August Outfit Inspiration Calendar - Summer Glam

Check out the fabulous Kimberly of Fab Finds Under 50 's "August Outfit Inspiration Calendar"! I'm the 08/11 "Go Glam in a Maxi" photo!

Summer Glam

 

 Dress: Rachel Pally White Label Barbora Dress / Necklace & Earrings: Kate Spade / Watch: DKNY / Bracelets: Forever 21 / Clutch: Hobo

Necklace, Earrings, & Watch from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale [through August 1st!]

Size 16 Sale Steals

Attention all my size 16 ladies! Check out these online chic steals from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!

 

From top left: Tahari by Arthur S. Levine Ruffle Neck Sheath Dress in Blue, Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Print Charmeuse Faux Wrap Dress,  Suzi Chin Maggy Boutique Print Jersey Blouson Dress in Blatic Multi,  Donna Morgan Dolman Sleeve Silk Jersey Dress in Pomegranate

SHOP TIL' YOU DROP, SIZE SISTERS!!

Summer Daze

It's hot as heck here in Philadelphia (103 degrees for the past 3 days!!)

I've kept cool in this light-weight Forever21+ dress and rocked a bare face with lip balm.

Dress & Necklace: Forever21+ / Belt: TopShop / Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell from Nordstrom / Bag: Vintage Dooney & Burke / Watch: MICHAEL Michael Kors from Nordstrom / Sunglasses: MARC by Marc Jacobs from Nordstrom

See Kim of Fab Finds Under 50 wearing the same dress! 

Street Style: Demure Danish Tourist

I've received a couple of emails asking how to shop this adorable Danish tourist's look in regard to my earlier post:

Here is how I would rock her look...

 

From Nordstrom: Betsey Johnson Crab Earrings, Yellow Timex Watch, Kate Spade Bangle, Sequin Bangel, Marc by Marc Jacobs Sunglasses, Nike Dri-Fit No-Show Socks, Keds Canvas Original Dress: Evans Red Pineapple Printed Prom Dress Satchel: Cambridge Satchel Co. 13" Satchel

3 recommendations:

1) Shop Evan's UK "Prom Dress" style

2) Take advantage of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

3) Keds, Keds, Keds!

UK Style by French Connection

I am in LOVE with this dress by UK Style by French Connection for Sears

Every girl needs a light-weight summer dress! I've found mine: it's a strapless, linen number from UK Style by French Connection for Sears...

Read more about this at MadisonPlus.com!!

The Danes Have It

Lately, it seems that everything's been coming up Danish. 

I can't stop obsessing over Danish designer brand carmakoma...

Images from the carmokoma Spring 2011 LookBook.

I ran into an adorable & stylish Danish tourist in Central Park...

My good friend, Amy, just returned from Copenhagen with some incredible new additions to her wardrobe...

Newest blogger-crush: Danish blogger  Rikke of Sticky Sweet Danish ...

If I've learned anything this week, it's that I definitely need to start planning a trip to Denmark while in Europe... maybe several =).

Love you all!

x Jessica

Hanger Hangups: Shopping Summer Clearance Sales

Check out this post I wrote for MadisonPlus.com about shopping summer sales, a common shopping issue or "Hanger Hangup".

Click here to read the entire post!

Refinery29 Article: When it Comes to Models, What exctly is "Plus Size"?

When it Comes to Models, What exctly is "Plus Size"?, an article written by Nciolette Mason for the esteemed fashion blog Refinery29.

Nicolette interviewed Madeline Figueroa-Jones of Plus Model Magazine, Aimee Chesire of MadisonPlus,  and Gabi of GabiFresh.com to get to the truth.

Here is an exerpt: 

"What kinds of clients are looking for models on the smaller end of the range versus the larger end? Aimee Cheshire, Co-Founder and CEO of MadisonPlus.com: "It depends on the brand. Ashley Stewart and Lane Bryant use more full-figured models than Style 369 or ASOS Curve. The major plus retailers will all overlap, using most of the same models. There is either not enough discovered talent out there, or retailers are not varying who they pick for their lines. Retailers tend to get a lot of flack for not using girls on the larger end of the spectrum, but finding talented models who are size 18+ is just a lot more difficult. The plus industry cannot run before it walks. We are just at the point were size 12's, 14's, and 16’s are starting to be included in major magazines, and this is not yet even on a monthly basis. It is still a rather rare occurrence.   

"Ultimately, the mainstream fashion industry is not ready to integrate larger plus models into the fashion mix. 'Plus' is too frequently presented as a lower quality than its straight-sized counterparts—that larger models are sensationalized and seen as a gimmick. We must take baby steps to ensure that the up-and-coming talent in the industry has the basic resources afforded to them that they have previously been denied..."

 Plus Model Leona Palmer in a photo shot by Cathrine Westergaard

Read the entire article at Refinery29.com

Lessons Learned from Full Figured Fashion Week: Sleep When You Leave

Lesson #3: Get to know as many people as possible, you can sleep when you get home!

I met so many amazing people during FFF Week, and I don't regret sleeping around 4hours each night. #Worthit.

Great photos from FFF Week!! 

 Featured Above: Nefferth of Mode-Plus and Netta P at the Lane Bryant Blogger Conference / Sarah of Queen Sized Flava and Yolanda of Diva in Deep Thought /Gorgeous bloggers Nefferth of Mode-Plus / Nefferth and Megan of LittleLimeDress / Mellie of The Fat Apple, and Danielle of Rhapsodani attending the Lane Bryant Blogger Conference / Danielle of Rhapsodani with Stiletto Siren / Mellie of The Fat Apple / Karen the Curvy Canadian and Sarah of Queensizedflava at the Lane Bryant Blogger Conference / The gorgeous Shanda Freeman and some other fabulous White on White Cruise attendees of FFF Week / Yolanda of Diva in Deep Thought's AMAZING fascinator / Beautiful models of Dorothy Combs including Krista Mays and Stephanie Loren Dorr / Tina of TMinus-TPlus and Kim of Fab Finds Under 50! / Rosie Mercado! [So Starstruck] / Tina and I with Deb and Chevy of Re/Dress NYC / Addie.enn of The Curve and The Line / FFF Week Fashion Crawl Dinner with Thina of Beyond-Sizes, Tina of T Minus-T Plus, Kim of Fab Finds Under 50  & Paul of Awoque / Kim of Fab Finds Under 50, Jorge Ramón, Karen the Curvy Canadian & I at the Kmart Blogger Conference for Love Your Style. / Sarah, the beauty behind @Kmartfashion & Donna Kim of Donna Daily, both wearing Kmart / Donna Kim and the gorgeous models Telcha Nesbitt, Allison McGevna, Elizabeth Seifu, & Lindsey Garbelman /  CurvyGirlChic / Vanoue of Les Pitreriesd de Vanoue & Monique of  Curves and Chaos / Vanoue of Les Pitreriesd de Vanoue & Addie.enn of The Curve and The Line / Danielle of Rhapsodani and I in Re/DressNYC / Designers Sarah Morgan & Nicole Magnani of Kmart's LYS / Netta P & I at the FFF Week Finale / Arlinda, the creative genius behind Sofistafunk skirts & Karen the Curvy Canadian / Gorgeous bloggers: Aimee of MadisonPlus, Mellie of the Fat Apple, Allison of Curvy Girl Chic, Karen the Curvy Canadian and Nefferth of Mode-Plus

International Denim Project - Mode-Plus

A few weeks ago, blogger Nefferth of Mode-Plus invited me to participate in collaborative post with other bloggers showcasing a variety of looks featuring denim.

 Blogger / Genre:

Madison of Lady of Fashion / Rock

Rocquelle of Consider Me Lovely / Chic

Anita of Thick Threads / Vintage

Yolanda of Diva in Deep Thought / Glam

Jessica (Me) / Classic

My genre was "Classic" and I chose to show case a pair of denim linen shorts from UK Style by French Connection Plus for Sears. No, I am not an affiliate of this store/brand or line I just LOVE the clothes! They're well made, well tailored, and have nice fabrics for excellent prices.


Classic Denim

Denim- Linen Shorts: UK Style by French Connection for Sears, Top: J.Crew, Hat/Belt/Scarf: TopShop, Watch: Ebay ($3.99!!), Bracelet: Forever21, Shoes: MICHAEL Michael Kors from Nordstrom

Photo Credit: Cassie Carpenter

To see the entire post, click here! 

Six Take: Celebrity Style - Adele

I've teamed up with 5 other plus size bloggers to do a Celebrity Style Inspiration Post!

My curvy partners in crime: the other bloggers of the 6-take:

Karen the Curvy Canadian

Yolanda of  Diva in Deep Thought 

Rikke of Sticky Sweet Danish 

Jessica of Too Many Sequins

Sarah of Queen Sized Flava

I've chosen Adele as my fashion icon. Adele is iconic not only in regard to her incredible talent, but also because she embraces herself fully. I love her homage to 60's vintage makeup, hair, and clothing. She often dons warm patterns, shirtdresses, or black with a bright pop of color. And who can forget the lashes...

I'm wearing a vintage dress from Re/DressNYC, vintage earrings and necklace, and nude patent leather pumps by söfft.

The inspiration:

Can't get to New York to visit Re/DressNYC? Fear not! I've found some great vintage inspired pieces online!

Shop Adele's Look:

From left: Lovedrobe dress from Style369.com, ASOS CURVE Salon Lace Beaded Shrug, Adrianna Papell Jacquard Split Neck Dress from Encore at Nordstrom as seen on MadisonPlus, ASOS CURVE Printed Ruched Waist Shift Dress.

For more on Adele's style, see this article written by Ayren Jackson-Cannady for MTV Style.

Chic Chicas on the Street

Featured below are some of the chic women I've come across in the past two weeks. Their fabulousness never cease to amaze me!

Street Style

 

Featured Above (from Left to Right): 1) A woman sporting an ASOS Curve Maxi in Forever21 in Times Square, 2) a gorgeous buyer for Re/DressNYC, I'm obsessed with her turban! 3) Kendra of Honor You in a stunning olive creation, 4) Designer Lindsey Kremkau of Trade Chic at the Full Figured Fashion Week Finale Runway Show, 5) Melissa, a stunning new mom I met in Nordstrom. Her skirt is Old Navy and her slate TOMS Espadrilles accent the skirt perfectly! 6) Such a DIVA in Monif C at the Sonsi White on White cruise of Full Figured Fashion Week.

Best of the ASOS Curve Summer Sale

Plus size women can rejoice internationally! Up to 70% off at ASOS Curve, ladies! Here are my top pics from the sale:

Soooo, whatchya waiting for? Get over to the ASOS Curve sale ASAP!