BEING PLUS SIZE IN A SLENDER WORLD: SHOPPING ISSUES

As a plus size woman I have had problems when shopping  and for ages, even still now, it has been a big challenge to find decent clothes for plus size girls. We have fewer options, designers offer ultra baggy designs or ultra tight silhouettes at high prices.  At  some stores the plus size section is…

HOUDSTOOTH ROBE COAT

I am not a huge fan of prints, but, from time to time, I like to incorporate them in my wardrobe. Last fall and even this spring are all about checked prints, then I decided it was time to have some of them. I wanted something modest but suddenly I changed my mind when I…

EARLY SPRING PLUS SIZE STYLISH OUTERWEAR

Spring fashion 2018 is diverse. So, let´s see what is the trendiest plus size  outerwear. The light coat will warm us up in the coolest spring days but also will add a glamorous image. The new ones are in pastel colors, lavender as well as bright colors. Plus size fashion 2018 has different options like…

THE CHALLENGE OF BEING PLUS SIZE…

Sometimes people conclude that being a plus size person and living in a “standard” word is a challenge. Well It could be considered in one sense. There was a lack of plus size actors and models in the fashion and cinema industries when I was young. I always was the fatty of my class but…

LEATHER JACKETS

One of my clients told me leather jackets are not for plus size women. I replied I completely disagree with her as a leather jacket is so versatile that you can throw them on over literally everything and always there is a size leather jacket waiting for you no matter what your size is. Some…

WEARING PASTELS IN WINTER

Basic black is the winter uniform, and wearing black daily can be really boring. That is why podwery pinks and baby  blues could be your winter´s new black.  It is like sugaring winter with a spring splash. The secret to winter pastels is to add texture. The baby blue coat adds a cozy texture contrasted…

WHICH COLORS SUIT YOUR SKIN TONE?

Color analysis is the key for creating a wardrobe based on a defined color palette. However, these typologies could be skipped but help us to know what works for each of us. As a personal shopper with a degree in Art History I have worked with color and have analyzed how to look for the…

NEW BRANDS IN THE PLUS SIZE MARKET, ARE THEY WORTHY?

New brands – or almost new- have launched plus size lines.    As I have said in many occasions , plus size market is a good bussiness so many companies decide to extend their sizes or even they promote plus size styles. For example Ann Tayor´s Loft has become Loft Plus and started last month…

IDENTIFYING YOUR SKIN UNDER TONE

Have you ever tried on a shade of lipstick that makes your skin tones, eyes, and face come alive, and other in the same shade that makes you look tired?  Obviously there is a reason for that and it is related to the undertones of your skin color and complexion. In terms of art, and make…

CRANBERRY

Today something minimalist but effective. A burgundy lace dress which is agood option for a date-night with a romantic twist. So as soon as I saw this dress in Modcloth´s website I fell in love with it. And its incredible price in the sale section convinced me instantly. This cute dress in  muted burgundy  is a…