You all know that there isn’t a polka dotted printed anything that I can pass up.  I buy notebooks, napkins, scarves, plates, luggage all with the forever classically cute spotted print and this dress was no exception.

This dress is simple and classic with it’s super flattering and flowy A-line silhouette.

The additional touches of the shirred shoulder details and flirty V-neck and a feminine and fun to great transitional piece for Spring.

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Spring forward with spring dresses!  I can’t get enough of this simple black and white print with a touch of a floral surprise hem!

ModCloth is a champion of all things cute and colorful and if you’re in need for a Spring dress that is going to make a statement it’s definitely the place to go.

I am absolutely obsessed with the ModCloth label.  As you may know they launched their own private label last year and it’s truly made with their customers in mind.

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Polka dots and stripes are a match made in fashion print heaven. 

My friend Natallie owns this little skirt shop on Etsy but it’s kinda a big deal.  She made this one with yours truly in mind.

She can make one just like it for you with custom measurements under $50!  You can’t beat that.  Each skirt is made with large box pleats and one left-side pocket in all kinds of darling prints just like this one.

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Candy Crush has nothing on this outfit. 

Happy is the only feeling you are allowed to have when wearing so many fun bright colors!

And maybe a little nostalgic because this outfit definitely reminds me of the packaging of Fruit Stripe Gum.  

I found this happy-go-lucky fit at my local It’s Fashion Metro store.  It’s Fashion’s is one of those stores that I visit every once in a while because they general don’t have anything that I would wear but every once and awhile they’ll be so spot on and on trend at ridiculously low prices!

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This little white dress is getting a lot of play time.  I’ve worn it already to the beach, to brunch and almost everywhere in between and it’s not even Spring yet!  I’m sure I’ll get a lot more wear out of this little white dress that could.

Spring time is just around the corner and that means warmer weather and shorter hemlines.

I’ve found the perfect day dress that incorporates crotchet trim details against a gauzy fabric.  

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It’s amazing how a plain basic pocket tee can get a major upgrade with a few pretty little additions from the accessories department. 

A plain pocket tea can be the great foundation of an outfit.  You can dress it down easily but make it fancy with just as much ease.  It’s all in the details and this tulle skirt doesn’t hurt either.

I piled on the costume jewelry and glitzy sequined shoes to take this look from just pretty to pretty fancy.

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Blue jeans are as all-American as baseball, Coca-Cola and summertime BBQs—or are they? Believe it or not, your beloved dungarees actually have French origins. Sacre bleu!

The word “denim” is actually derived from the French term serge de Nîmes, or “serge from Nîmes.” Serge is a type of sturdy, ridged twill fabric, and the French city of Nîmes was known for its textiles—and was churning out indigo pants long before Levi’s.

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A few weeks ago I met Charlie.  Charlie Brown that is.  He’s a 4 month old pure bread Dalmatian and it was love at first woof.

I had a minor Cruella moment and wanted to style a look inspired by Charlie’s natural spots and I was fortunate to have Charlie Brown join me in this style shoot.

He was such a good boy and a natural in front of the camera.  

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How sharp and sweet is a two piece set?!  It’s multi functional, smart and cute to boot!  Simply Be nailed it with this crop top/full skirt combo in an amazing and bold floral print. 

I am immediately attracted to crop top sets because I can get so much wear from just on particular look.  But wearing this duo together is boldly feminine flower bomb print with a bit of cheekiness.  Only baring a sliver of belly for modest flare.

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Staying chic and warm is easily done with this fashion 1-2 punch.  

An oversized sweater with over the knee boots gives me celebrity style vibes without being too pretentious — after all I am ultimately pantless in public in the get up.

Plus women might steer away from anything oversized with the fear of looking bigger.  I understand that but I’m not limited by it.  I wear what I like based on how I feel.

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Remember last year when Solange Knowles broke the internet with her nuptials in NOLA?!  Everyone went a little cray, including me.  I’ve been wanting to recreate her stunning wedding look and I found the perfect dress for under $35!

I think Solange is probably one the most fashionable people on the planet.

Was that way too bold of me to say?

Well, tough.  It’s the truth.  She is bold, colorful, daring, fun, eclectic, feminine.  

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¦I’ve got the blues — but totally the good kind in the simple and feminine look from FullBeauty.

It’s been fun discovering new European plus size retailers through FullBeauty.  They have such a wide selection that you’re bound to make some new favorites yourself.

One brand in particular that has me oohing and ahhing is Studio Untold & Ulla Popken; both under the Popken Fashion Group based in Northern Germany.

Europe has always been ahead in the fashion world and that goes for plus size fashion as well.  

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