I ordered this adorable Free People tunic sweater from Gilt an a great sale. I typically wear more structured clothing, but the weave in this is so pretty (almost like ribbons) and the detailing in the shoulder area and down the sides is so . . . well . . . Free People! They do such gorgeous … [Read more...]
Trend Watch: Lace Dress
March 22, 2012
I love lace. Its one of the few looks that manages to be lady-like and totally sexy at the same time! And this year, we're seeing lace dresses on red carpets everywhere! A few of our favorites: asos, $111 topshop, $96 lilly pulitzer, $268 mod cloth, $68 french connection, $228 … [Read more...]
Plus Size Active Wear
March 21, 2012
With the warmer weather comes the increased desire to be outside. Whether it is walking, running, bicycling, or the many other activities plus size women often participate in, finding the right thing to wear can be a challenge. Often it is pricey too but with the added price comes durability, … [Read more...]
What We Wore
March 21, 2012
Check out our Chic contributors this week!! What Jyoti Wore: I am welcoming Spring in the Ann Taylor boot cut denim (giving my skinny jeans a break!), a hot pink silk shirt (JC Penney circa 2003), using scarf as belt (gifted) and Ann Taylor handbag (2009). What Laura Wore: Iwore this around the … [Read more...]
Spring Style Trend – Chevron Stripes!
March 19, 2012
Spring is almost here and this season is all about prints and patterns and pretty colors! One of the trend I am loving most right now is the Chevron Stripes. The bold zig zag pattern looks so very vintage and mod at the same time! Good thing about Chevron stripes is that almost all body types can … [Read more...]
Coral Me Spring
March 19, 2012
This spring it's all about bright colors, from bold skinny jeans to neon shoes and more. But for those of us who like to work in a slightly softer palette, there is one color bursting on the scene in a very big--yet subtle--way. Coral is everywhere from tops to pants to sweet little shift dresses, … [Read more...]
Trend Watch: Patterned Pants
March 16, 2012
Wait! Don't leave!! I agree that this trend is really, really tricky to pull off, but at least give me a chance! This trend is all about moderation. First, pick a nice pattern. You don't have to do this: Go with a subtle pattern in only a few colors if you want to dip your toes in the … [Read more...]
Inspired by Prep
March 15, 2012
Spring brings out the preppy in me. I start seeing candy-colors, stripes and sweet dresses!! Striped dresses: Or a polka dot skirt with a tucked in button down or a cute cardi and pencil skirt. Or - my fav prep look - short shorts!! How do you inject a little prep in your looks?? … [Read more...]
Evans Celebrates Spring
March 14, 2012
If you stop by Evans (US) you will be able to see how they are celebrating spring with new plus size denim, dresses, tops, and accessories in their new look book. Versatile Denim The denim options are versatile with the necessary blue jacket and red jean but do not ignore the chambray trousers, … [Read more...]
