Sun’s out! But are your toes?
Are you ready to bare yours this season? Besides having the perfect pedicure, you need the right footwear to show them off!
I’ve rounded up my favorite Spring shoes that are perfect for any occasion. From comfy sneakers perfect for travel to the most fun party slides that will make a statement with any outfit; I’ve got you covered.
Okay, so yeah, technically June 21st is the official first day of summer but we all know that May is really the kickoff to all things summertime.
From backyard cookouts, weddings and porch swing hangouts – summertime is about enjoying the warmer weather and spending time with the ones you love. It doesn’t hurt to look great doing it.
I’ve teamed up with Lane Bryant to kickoff Summer with the best in dresses for any occasion. There is seriously a dress for literally everything you’ve got planned this season and I’ve rounded my current faves that will take you from poolside to table side to dance floor in no time.
I love this striped cotton dress in today’s post. It’s such an easy classic piece that can be worn loose like I did here or more synched at the waist.
It’s light enough too that it could be worn as a cover up to beach and take you right to the boardwalk for drinks.
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I’m so excited to also share that I’ll be hosting an in-store event this Friday, May 4th at the Lane Bryant at the Oak Leaf TownCenter in Jacksonville, Florida from 2-4pm.
I’ll be helping you get ready for all you summer events with styling advice and giveaways. It’s going to be a great time and if you’re in the area you have to come by and hang with us!
With summer fast approaching many men and women are focused on shedding a few pounds to get ready for summer.
A message that I will continue to stress and promote on my platforms is that you are ready now for well, anything you want including slaying summertime! That’s why I’m a huge supporter of brands that share that sentiment and actually live and breathe it.
Woman Within has been a household name in the plus size world for over 100 years providing fashion in sizes 12-44! That’s insane, right?!
Last week they launched their Every Body is Beautiful campaign where they teamed up with with an eclectic group of customers and body posi babes to celebrate the revolutionary thought that regardless of shape, size, age or race — that you are totally deserving of all the good things in life including comfortable and stylish fashion.
In today’s post I’m sharing my favorite style from Woman Within that’s perfect for the warmer weather: a crinkle maxi dress. It’s light weight but still packs a style punch. I kept it casual with flat sandals and matching tote. Such an easy breezy simple summer outfit that will look great literally on ever body!
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Okay, ladies! Now let’s get in formation because the Sephora VIB Rouge First Access Sale starts today.
This a great time to stock up on your all time favorite products or a splurge item you have been eyeing forever! Today is the day, honey, because you save 20% off your entire purchase when you’re a ROUGE BeautyInsider.
Being a Rouge BI means that you do spend a certain amount within calendar year at Sephora so if you’re not quite there you can still save just buddy up with a Rouge Beauty Insider.
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Happy Friday!
I know I’ve been behind a few weeks with a new round up of my favorite finds but I’m back! Here are my favorite trends this week that I can’t seem to get enough of.
What trends have you been loving? Let me know in the comments below.
I’m really into body suits with jeans and this one in particular is on my wish list. Here are a few more that I am loving.
Eyelet dresses are essential for Spring and Summer so finding ones that have a some flare help amp up the look.
Pastel season is here and I love to wear the softer side of the rainbow in fun an unexpected ways!
A linen dress is a must have for Spring and Summer and this one from Draper James is a new classic.
Have you tried Draper James yet?
Draper James is Reese Witherspoon’s lifestyle brand and although I knew about the brand I never wore anything from the line. I first was introduced to them as a consumer when they decide to do a collection with Eloquii last year — lots of cute stuff but it was a limited temporary collection.
I think the success of the Eloquii collaboration encouraged them to make the leap to extend the sizes to many of their classic pieces to a size 24. So although I can’t shop everything I want from Draper James, I am hopeful that they are open to idea that plus size women love darling dresses too!
If you want to try Draper James, right now is a great time because you can save 25% off your entire order during their “Friends & Family Sale Event”!
Extended the Draper Size range in their classic pieces is a step, albeit a small one in the right right direction in catering for more women of different shapes and sizes that happen to love the classics. I hope to see more lines do this because let’s face it — it’s 2019 and I’m tired of asking for the same thing that I feel I’ve been asking for my entire life.
Why can’t you make this in my size?!
Anywho, back to this darling linen dress. I wanted to show how this dress could be styled up or down with just switch of footwear. It’s light and airy enough for a weekend look but can be just as polished and sophisticated with heels or flats.
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Today starts the ShopBop Sale and I’ve rounded up my top picks that are perfect for the Spring/Summer seasons.
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Unless you’re living under a rock — if you’re well versed and tuned into the plus size community you know that Rochelle of BeautiCurve launched a collection of dresses with Lane Bryant.
It’s a beautiful variety of edgy and feminine pieces that are perfect for all of your Springtime events from weddings, outdoor parties, warm weather date nights and more.
Rochelle was so kind enough to send over a piece from the collection and I literally squealed when I saw it because it was the one I’ve been eyeing!
It’s perfect for an upcoming event that I have to attend but I couldn’t resist styling it for the blog.
The flowy skirt has to be my favorite detail of this dress because I always love some movement when I walk.
It’s the only kind of drama I want in my life.
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This look can easily be dressed down with some sneaker and a denim jacket. Have you shopped the collection yet! Definitely check it out before they are sold out. Oh and congratulations to Ro for creating such a delightfully beautiful collection of clothes for plus women.
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Okay, so Coachella is right around the corner and yours truly is NOT going. But I, like the rest of the country will undoubtedly be bombarded with tons of desert-themed, boho-rocker inspired fashion in the coming weeks. This content usually features the same kind of girl — you know what I’m talking about — that girl posing with her posse in front of the iconic Ferris wheel with a few peace signs thrown in the air.
Don’t get me wrong, that in itself isn’t a bad thing and I’m not trying to hate. What I am trying to say is that Coachella fashion and culture is kind of predictable. The same chiseled, toned bodies, with bared extremities and midriffs enjoying the desert, sun and music. I hardly ever see someone like me represented at the 2nd largest national music festival.
Soft fat bodies love the sun and desert too — just sayin.
Well, I for one think it’s time to change the narrative and image of what it looks like to go to Coachella. And two, I think it’s really amazing when women supporting women is more than a trendy hashtag. I love seeing it in action.
So that’s what this post is really all about. It’s about one idea and how a group of women helped make that idea into a reality.
I wanted to see my version of Coachella brought to life. Lush, whimsical, feminine and fabulous.
This shoot would not be possible if it weren’t for all the amazing local Jacksonville boss babes coming together. It all started after meeting fellow JAX girl boss Lauren, owner of The Sangria Truck at an event she was working.
Her truck was so picture perfect, I started having a mini photoshoot on the spot and passerby’s thought I came along with the truck.
No, sweetie.
So after enjoying one or two of Lauren’s fabulous mixed drinks we got to talking about how cool it would be to get a styled shoot together. I was down but had no idea how to really be a creative director.
It sort of just happened because Lauren knew someone who could do props. I knew someone that could do florals and photography. Before you know it there we were orchestrating a multi vendor styled shoot in less than a month.
This was such an amazing experience and hope to do it again soon. What do you think of our Coachella inspired styled shoot? Let me know in the comments below.
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Happy First Day of Spring Everyone!
We’ve finally have come to my absolute favorite season of the year because everything is in bloom. Spring brings warmer weather, longer days and the perfect opportunity to try new fashion!
Of course I’m wearing all the pieces from the Gibson x International Women’s Day Collection on repeat because the entire line is perfect for Spring.
I love everyone’s individual pieces and it makes the collection so fun a whole. One of my ultimate fave tops is the Roselyn Ruffle Detail Blouse. It’s super feminine and romantic and had plenty of ruffles to keep this femme happy.
The color is like a mix of a pastel pink and lavender but also comes in a darling ditsy floral print.
It’s available in Petite, Regular and Plus. So all of you ladies have an opportunity to rock this lovely blouse and the rest of the collection just in time for Spring!
Have you shopped the Gibson x IWD Collection yet? Some items have been restocked so keep checking if they are back because if they are they won’t be for long.
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It’s finally here! The Gibson x International Women’s Day Collection is officially live and you can now shop my skirt and top on Nordstrom.com! How crazy is that!
The message behind this collection is so important to me. Not only did I have a part in designing pieces that I hope women of all shapes and sizes enjoy but it was a chance to be seen on a major platform.
Visibility of what different women look like is crucial because it reflects our reality.
I know when I was younger seeing someone that looked like me would have been so amazing. I hope all women can see that they posses their own super powers just by living life authentically themselves.
I’m so very happy to be a part of this collaboration! Thanks to Gibson and Nordstrom for allowing me to add my own little sparkle to it. Okay so here is all you need to know about how to shop the collection.
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Okay ladies, now let’s get in formation!
The Thamarr Pleated Skirt with the Erin Ruched Sleeve Top
The Thamarr Pleated Skirt with the Chelsea Square Neck Blouse
The Thamarr Pleated Skirt with the Thamarr Keyhole Tie Back Ponte Top
The Thamarr Pleated Skirt with the Thamarr Keyhole Tie Back Ponte Top
THE THAMARR KEYHOLE TIE BACK PONTE TOP
Ruthie Clip Dot Tie Sleeve Blouse 
Ruthie Split Neck Woven Top
Roselyn Ruffle Trim Waist Detail Blouse
The Thamarr Pleated Skirt with the Mindy Kimono Sleeve Wrap Top
Lindsey Lace Yoke Split Neck Crepe Blouse 
Lindsey Crotchet Detail Babydoll Blouse
Chelsea Crepe Halter Neck Blouse 
Hoang-Kim Eyelash Lace Details Sleeveless Top
Hoang-Kim Tie Crepe Top
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Thamarr Keyhole Tie Back Ponte Top
Ruthie Clip Dot Tie Sleeve Blouse
Ruthie Split Neck Woven Top
Hoang-Kim Eyelash Lace Detail Date Top
Rebecca Clip Dot Ruffle Sleeve Blouse
Lindsey Crochet Detail Babydoll Blouse
Lindsey Lace Yoke Split Neck Crepe Blouse
Mindy Kimono Sleeve Wrap Blouse
Roselyn Ruffle Detail Smock Waist Blouse
If you follow me on Instagram you may have noticed a couple weeks ago I took a trip to the PNW to meet with the Gibson and Nordstrom teams ahead of the International Women’s Day Collection Launch.
It was really important for the Suzie Turner, the founder of Gibson, to have all 9 influencers meet one another and have us do a photoshoot wearing our namesake pieces for Nordstrom’s site.
I’m still geeking over the fact that this happened and that my face will be on Nordstrom’s website!
Bonkers.
Unfortunately, not all of us could make it to Seattle but a majority of us did and I have to say it really did make this collaboration more meaningful and genuine. Getting to know the other influencers was an awesome way to learn why Gibson wanted such a diverse group of women to come together.
I have to admit I was sooooo nervous about the entire weekend.
I’m not one to let nerves stop me from having an experience of a lifetime. So I put on a brave face and fake it till I make it.
Watch my Gibson Takeover on their IG Story Highlights. You can watch some of my time in Seattle there.
I also filmed a vlog of my time too and you can watch it on launch day – One more sleep away!
Meeting the other influencers and Suzie Turner, Founder of Gibson Look
Walking over to Nordstrom HQ to meet the team!
Meeting Mary Beth Gaffney, Women’s Buyer for Nordstrom and Nordstrom’s HQ!
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