From the Pages of Mags to Your Closet Suited to Fit Your Curves!

Glamour Mag highlighted this season's trends and Scaled~uP Apparel delivers! From the Animal Print craze to Blouses with Bows, this store that caters to the "Curvy Fashionista" is the source of on trend looks in plus sizes. And the prices are affordable which means you can buy MORE! Currently, they're offering a free garment bag with purchases over $20. And their s~u Boutique new arrival items are on sale until Sunday night. Where else can you get a suit for $41.94 + Free Priority Shipping + Free Garment Bag? Shop Now! Check out their landing page here!

Fall Fashion Watch: Trends Chosen by the Experts

Trend #1

Military Everything! Army Green...bomber jackets...structured coats and jackets. Be on trend this fall with just the right jacket for your body. You can go to ShopBazaar for high-end picks or you can get a fabulous Bomber in the Olive/Army Green for under $25 in PLUS SIZES 1X, 2X, and 3X at Scaled~uP Apparel (pictured below).

Trend #2: Orange (But say it with a French accent for effect!!)

Glamour's Dos & Don'ts always give me life! I live the thin black strip over the eyes of the big fat don'ts! But I digress. This go around they gave us a smathering of how to rock all shades of orange and how to mix and match them for an ultra stylish effect. Two of my favorites are a silky orange top and Solange's front split skirt! Not together unless you dare, but as staple pieces to build an gorgeous outfit upon. Solange paired her skirt (Similar Versace pictured below) with a turtleneck (Love her!). And, I'm seeing the silk sleeveless blouse, being paired with a burgundy pencil skirt! Ah, such cuteness and sophistication. Orange is the new black!

Happy Shopping!!

Shopping!!!

Scaled~uP Apparel LLC Grand opening 8/2/2015! Shopping for you curves just got trendier and easier! Calling all  #curvy #curvee #plussize #beautiful #fashionistas! Instagram can't hold us down! Power to the Curvy!

Update: Tuesday is the last day for deep deep discounts. Right now, tops and outwear are 40% off! Free garment bag with purchase! (mailed in 2-4 weeks)

I got black pants, the striped shrug, the chevron skirt, and I'm eyeballing the military jacket! I love shopping for myself and others!

Spring/Summer Shopping List: Polka Dots

What is it about Polka Dots that are so appealing. Whether teeny tiny or huge like "Mongol Dots," they are absolutely perfect for any occasion.

Sneak Peek for Fall "Mongol Dot" look! MONGOL Brand

Have fun by mixing patterns and colors or get all matchy matchy. I found the best cardigan at Target - pink with white mini Polka Dots.

Two days later, I found some Tommy Hilfiger flip flops at Shoe Carnival--pink with white mini Polka Dots!!!

Can you say, "Score!" I've paired the matchy matchy duo with all black (black tank and black shorts) and all white (white oxford and white skirt). Order your set today (Target & Amazon-Shoe Carnival online store doesn't have the flops). I guarantee you, compliments will abound!


This little shift (trapeze dress) will be my next Amazon Prime order! I'll wear it all summer right into fall by pairing it with boots and tights. Happy Shopping!!

Polka Dot Perfection

Mais Oui!!

Paris Fashion Week is upon us. The epicenter of fashion and style. The home of Haute Couture. The birthplace of many designers including the eternal CoCo Chanel.  The festivities begin today, March 3, 2015 and I will be channeling the energy from across the pond. I will be gobbling up every beautiful Fall/Winter 2015 garment and writing my reactions like a mad woman to share with the world. Ok, well let me just imagine how fabulous it would be to walk the streets of Paris from show to show. One day, I'll be there! Remember I said that!

You can watch shows on http://parisfashionweeklive.com/  starting Wednesday. I've caught a glimpse of pics from the shows so far and all I can say is "ooh la la!"

I'm so glad gauchos are back with a chic style! I need this look today!
This ensemble is in the Each X Other Womenswear F/W 15-16 Collection. 

More on the fun of Paris Fashion Week... Here!

Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week: F/W 2015

Dreams do come true! I'm covering writing NYFW articles for a real fashion magazine, New York Fashion Weekly!  I couldn't be more thrilled and grateful that the internet exists. I'm tucked away in Virginia, but have a front row seat at the shows. I'm able to view each collection, take my notes, and synthesize my notes into articles that will inform and entertain. I'm excited that from the comfort of my home, I can do a job I love and that really makes my life worth living.

I've always loved fashion design. Now, I get paid to admire pretty things and write. Win-Win! Passions abound and operating in them is so gratifying! What's your passion? How can you start actualizing the passions that run deep in your heart? Don't let another day go by that you don't take a step closer to the pleasure of fulfillment.

Watch shows here!

or on http://newyorkfashionweeklive.com/ and don't forget to join the Twitter conversation! See you there!

Fall Fashion Watch: Layers

Note from me:  Wow! I had no idea I had such a loyal following. I wasn't able to get my Monday Fashion post up which disappointed quite a few people. Let me apologize for letting 'life' get in the way of providing your Fall Fashion fix! I promise it won't happen again...

Layers!

With weather fighting transitions from warm to chilly, we are left trying to decide what to wear that will translate from cold (almost freezing) mornings into warm, sunny afternoons. I really don't like lugging a big coat around in the afternoons, so I've compiled some layered looks that will help you peel off and put back on what you need as the weather does its own thing during the day.  Some of these looks will work well in the Spring too!

Start out with all of these pieces (even the sandals in your bag). As the temp warms up, peel off the jacket to reveal the cute dress and leggings. Hotter? Slip away and slip the leggings off.  Way too hot? Tee, leggings and sandals will do the trick! 

Layering 3 by styledbygia featuring BCBGMAXAZRIA

BCBGMAXAZRIA dress
bcbg.com

T By Alexander Wang pocket t shirt
barneys.com

R13 jean jacket
lagarconne.com

Hey Jo pink legging
net-a-porter.com

Tory burch boots
couture.zappos.com

Tory Burch thong sandals
shopbop.com

Braided belt
$54 - superette.co.nz

Codello scarve
$68 - zalando.co.uk

It's freezing when you're on the way to the office and by the time you leave, its 80 degrees! No problem. These pieces can mix and match to bring you great comfort. An added bonus is that you can mix and match them to translate into a night on the town (blouse, skirt, and cape) or feeling more daring, just wear your buttoned blazer and skirt. A safety pin will insure that the "girls" stay put.

Layering 2 by styledbygia featuring high heel boots

Prabal Gurung shirts blouse
modaoperandi.com

H M white blazer
$27 - hm.com

Jane Norman long gray coat
$105 - janenorman.co.uk

Just Female black skirt
$43 - zalando.co.uk

Seychelles high heel boots
revolveclothing.com

Christian Louboutin red pumps
neimanmarcus.com

Jeffrey Campbell high heel shoes
cusp.com

Miu Miu suede shoes
$715 - net-a-porter.com

Bridal jewelry
modcloth.com

Accessorize stretch bracelet
accessorize.com

Prabal Gurung scarve
$2,425 - net-a-porter.com

An Oxford shirt is a must have! It can go over and under sweaters. In this case, wear it open over the sleeveless sweater. Temps rising? Take the jacket off, wrap the oxford around your waste and trek on!

Layering 1 by styledbygia featuring a circle scarf

Uniqlo merino wool turtleneck
uniqlo.com

Morris white cotton top
$160 - nelly.com

Army green blazer
lookbookstore.co

J.Crew jeans
jcrew.com

Giuseppe Zanotti heel booties
shopbop.com

Sole Society lace up boots
solesociety.com

Boohoo cuff bracelet
boohoo.com

Leather cuff bracelet
amazon.com

Circle scarf
payless.com