plus size fall fashions

Acid Pink!

I LOVE PINK! I’d wear it head-to-toe everyday if I could! 😛

So when I found this delightful acid pink dress among the rather drab colour pallets of 2014’s Fall Fashions at AdditionElle last month at the Stockyards Grand Opening – I was over the moon with excitement!
At the time of taking these photos, the weather did not require hosiery. So I matched up this dress with my NineWest purple leopard peep-toed pumps.

But for Fall/Winter, I totally plan on paring this look with booties and dark tights. I was recently sent some hosiery from Sonsee – these would be perfect for taking this look into the winter months. Unlike shape-wear – Sonsee is both comfortable & smoothing with broad ranges in sizing, products and seasonal colours. Stay tuned for that product review on the blog soon friends 😉

Since this dress is relatively plain, I thought I’d step up the dazzle-factor with giant jewellery!

This gorgeous statement necklace by Victorious Me, I picked up at SexyPlus Clothing’s Blogger Fall Preview …. I managed to find a perfectly matching set of earrings cheaply from Ardene.
I unveiled this frock at the Damzel’s 20th Anniversary Gala – adding some vintage effort to my hair and created a mini-bumper-bang (click here for the vid that helped me create it). Along with my Torrid gold studded black suede sling-backs and my fantastic black petit point 1960s purse (from The Vintage Domain).

You can really notice my sun-tanned face when you compare the pics from the event to the ones taken by LawrenceKerrPhotography …. stay tuned for a vacation recap post coming soon friends 😉

Damzels20th Anniversary — Follow me on Instragram to see more pictures from the event I attended 🙂

Remember when I was torn on wether I should buy this wool + leather jacket from Retmains a little while back (please ignore the floral leggings and laundry basket in the background)?

Well, your Facebook feedback helped me make the right decision I think —- just look at how great it is with this acid pink frock!

Thanks for the good advice friends!!! 😉

How I Got The Look:

Acid pink swing dress from AdditionElle; Statement necklace from SexyPlus Clothing; Earrings from Ardene; Hosiery from Sonsee; Wool + Leather jacket from Reitmans; Shoes: NineWest purple leopard peep-toed pumps; Torrid gold studded black suede sling-back heels

What are your thoughts on this loud acid pink dress? How would you style it for Fall and Winter? Tell me using the Comment section below…

Photo credit: Lawrence Kerr of LawrenceKerrPhotography.com

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Playful Plaid

Last month I ran a special 7-day long Fall Double Feature collaboration series with Style Cassentials, where we explored and put our own twists on upcoming trends for Fall.

One of the big trends this season is being Mad for Plaid! Today I’m taking a more playful approach to plaid 🙂

There has been a sudden spike in Toronto temperatures lately, which means getting into full on Fall garb on 20+ degree days, just doesn’t make sense. So for today’s outfit of the day I decided to wear a sheer plaid shirt, with leggings for an easy, casual look.

Typically early mornings and evenings tend to be cooler – quick. So in an effort to combat the sudden dips in temps … this light jean jacket and wooly wonderful-ness of this infinity scarf are perfect solutions! 🙂

How I Got The Look:

Jean jacket from Old Navy; Thick wool infinity scarf from Aldo Accessories; Black n’ white sheer plaid shirt from Reitmans; Leather calf leggings from Forever21+; Large cream Coach bag; Beige + sea foam toed heels from The Hudson Bay Co.; jewelled studded flats from Payless; extra thick infinity scarf from Aldo; and vintage bracelets from Spring’s Toronto Vintage Clothing Show

What do you think of this look? How would you incorporate plaid into your Fall looks? Use the Comments section and tell me your thoughts!

Photo credit: Lawrence Kerr of LawrenceKerrPhotography.com

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Fall Double Feature: Sweater Glamour

I hope you’ve been following my series in collaboration with Cassie from Style-Cassentials. We’re discussing fall trends this week – if you missed any of my previous posts from this special Double Feature, you can check them out here.

Today we are talking about cozy, comfy, cuddly Sweater Glamour!

Last year, I ended up buying a few sweater dresses during end-of-season sales, so I never really got a chance to maximize wearing them. They are PERFECT for the Fall …

What I love best about them is the fact that they are warm enough to allow you to leave home without a proper jacket. I picked up this red caplet from Jack Lux vintage and costume pop-up shop on West Queen West. (A few of my Toronto Vintage Society sisters have been styling their window mannequins over the last few months, click here to read all about that). Adding this bright pop of colour really helps break up the taupes and browns of this outfit.

How I Got The Look: Snake print sweater dress from Old Navy; red caplet from Jack Lux vintage; brown leather purse from a vintage pop-up sale in The Juncton (small bowler bag from Guess); brown suède booties and double drop pearl earrings Reitmans and mother of pearl ring from my travels in Jaipur, India.

I’m really digging this oversized poncho-esk sweater Cassie is rocking. And that fringed purse…**swoon**. Head over to Style-Cassentials for all the details on how Cassie has styled the trend. Or check her out on Facebook here.

Are you a fan of sweater dresses? Think this might be something you’d rock this Fall? Tell me what you think in the comments section…

If you missed my post on wearing leather, you can check it out here.

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Fall Double Feature: Loving Leather

Ok folks ….. This week we say farewell to summer and officially move into FALL!

Today, I’m excited to start a new Fall series. This “double feature” is a collaboration with fellow petite plus blogger, Cassie from Style Cassentials.

Cassie describes her style as modern classics with a little dark or edgy glamour. I prefer classic, feminine, and sophisticated pieces. Together, we will be exploring and putting our own twists on several fall trends…all week long!

Today, we are talking LEATHER!

There is just something so sexy and simple about black leather. For me I like mixing leather on leather it with lighter, sheer fabrics to give the look a more feminine and sophisticated vibe.

Stepping into the blue with my silver toed blue pumps, from Reitmans. I’m really feeling the cobalt cool hues for Fall too. I think incorporating pops of this hit of colour via accessories, purses and shoes are a good move over the next few months 🙂

How I Got The Look:

Sheer floral top from Macey’s; leather calf leggings from Forever21+; Leather & suede jacket from Sears; black studded clutch from Ardene; silver toed blue pumps from Reitmans

What are your thoughts? How would you incorporate leather into your Fall looks? Use the comments section below…

Cassie is rocking a fit-and-flare leather skirt for an evening or date night Fall look. Head over to Style-Cassentials for all the details on how Cassie has styled the trend. Or check her out on Facebook here.

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Blogger Exclusive: Fall Preview of SexyPlus Clothing

In my short time blogging I’ve been very fortunate to have met some fantastic, inspiring new people. People who truly encourage and support the endeavours of bloggers within the plus size community, who operate with the true spirit of collaboration. Stefanie Augusteijn, Owner of SexyPlus Clothing embodies all of this – she talks the talk, and walks the walk. Earlier this week she threw a soiree… a Blogger Exclusive …to preview the fabulous Fall fashions her lovely boutique has to offer.

Dresses! Jackets! Boots! Jewellery! Wine and Cake!

Best. Wednesday Night. Ever!!!!

Ok let me introduce you to all who were in attendance —

back row (left to right): McKinna, the lovely SexyPlus Clothing shopgirl; Tierra Sedgemore of Size Sexy; Erica of Erica Exposed; Thera of Cloud14+; Annika of CandiApple Couture; Sarah of Big Hips Red Lips; Karen of Curvy Canadian

front row (left to right): Maryanne, Owner/Designer of My Beaded Designs; Lisa of Ginger Won’t Snap; Jessica of Clothes & Shit; Moi, Petite Plus, Meow!….and sitting up front is SexyPlus Clothing’s Stefaine.

10688437_10152414533516288_7285996379081478421_o — CakeStar cake covered in social media – perfect for this Blogger Event!

We were lucky to have the creative, photographic talents of Rebecca Northcott, Rebecca Northcott Photography on hand to capture all the moments of the event. I’ve peppered my blogpost with a few of my favourites 🙂

SEXYPLUSPREVIEWF14-37 — Lovely handmade one of a kind jewellery from My Beaded Designs

Naturally, I HAD to try on a few items of course…. any of these strike YOUR fancy for Fall friends? Special shoutouts to go the lovely shop-girls, McKina and Sabrina who were uber attentive and helpful, providing honest opinions and encouragement once you’re ready to emerge from the change rooms.

SEXYPLUSPREVIEWF14-57 — Fall fashions from Joseph Ribkoff

SEXYPLUSPREVIEWF14-59 — Fall fashions from Joseph Ribkoff

SEXYPLUSPREVIEWF14-85 — I LOVED this Joseph Ribkoff jacket … as you can tell by the way I stepped out of the change room 🙂

SEXYPLUSPREVIEWF14-86 — Fall fashions from Joseph Ribkoff

SEXYPLUSPREVIEWF14-82 — I really loved this top….made in Canada by Artex

SEXYPLUSPREVIEWF14-63 — This gorgeous Joseph Ribkoff black n’ leather fit me more like a dress than it did a jacket … ah yes, the pleasures of being petite.

Overall, it was a fantastic night. Or in the words of Miss Stefanie:

It was a girl-power-curvy-positive-collaborative-fashion-princess-empowering-sizesexy kind of night.

SEXYPLUSPREVIEWF14-157 — Too funny…..us being drama queens … *“It’s Too Hot!”*

So … the big question – what did I go home with? 🙂

1. A gorgeous statement necklace by Victorious Me, a Toronto-based retailer

2. A long slit dress, custom made for SexyPlus Clothing by Ralph C also made in Canada – $99…reduced to $25!!!! Crazytown score – hooray for me!

3. The newsprint dress: made in Canada by Artex, called the Jax dress, new Fall arrival priced at $89 — a steal and a half!!!

I even got my very own MEME out of the night … words to live by, I think 😉

So, waddya think of my Fall haul? See anything you like from SexyPlus Clothing‘s Fall Arrivals?

If you’re in the GTA and are planning on visiting this fab boutique to get your shopping on… I’ve got a few discount cards that I’d happily send YOUR way. Simply leave a comment below and let me know!