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Curvy Trends: Color Blocking Done Right

Posted on February 8, 2013 at 3:00 PM Comments comments (0)

Now here are to young ladies Mia Ray and Arjaunubri have definitely worked the color block look. Be sure to check out their blog confession of a glam-aholic.  Their color palette is perfect for spring looks and the shoes are fierce. 


Curvy Trends: Our First Lady of Style

Posted on February 8, 2013 at 2:20 PM Comments comments (0)

Our First Lady takes center stage with this pretty printed dress. Green is a spring color that is very flattering to all skin tones, so take a tip from Michelle Obama and add some color to your life. This brocade patterned shealth dress is very complimentary to the curvy figure. The color blocked heels help to balance out the look by giving the illusion of  long legs. 


Curvy Trends: Nine to Five

Posted on February 8, 2013 at 2:10 PM Comments comments (0)

How you dress outside of the office matters just as much as how you dress in your business environment when you representing your company. A standard business suit is not the way to go if you're entertainings clients, at a job site or a formal event.  Try this look that is perfect for lunch with a client.



Curvy Trends: Nautical

Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:45 AM Comments comments (0)

The nautical trend will be with all the summer, always remember when choosing stripes,  horizontal stripes widen, decide whether to go beyond navy stripes. Here the important thing is the combination of colors. The red shorts, gray tunic that accent the shoulders.  We left the stripes for the accessories. This look great with heels or flats?


Curvy Trends: Casual

Posted on February 8, 2013 at 8:30 AM Comments comments (0)

 

Try this look when you still want to be stylish running errands around town.Here the focus is on the fabric of her blouse. The tip here is to use with jeans that are boot cut, because a skinny in this case does not add emphasize the curves in a positive light, but draws attention in a negative way, which does not mean that one should use baggy clothes, to the contrary, the boot cut, that is a little wider from the knee down is an excellent option.Being longer, the blouse is even more prominent disguising hip width, and is perfect with the jacket shorter, that does not add bulk, and gives a romantic touch throughout.  The shoe in the same tone pants elongates the silhouette, which helps a lot. The square frame sunglasses are a cute accent accessory.




Curvy Trends: Floral Prints

Posted on February 7, 2013 at 4:55 PM Comments comments (0)

Floral prints are a spring time fav, so why not try this fashion trend in a top or bottom any way you can go wrong with this flaw concealing print.


Curvy Trends: Global

Posted on February 7, 2013 at 4:05 PM Comments comments (0)

This wonderful trends is all about graphic prints from a global fashion community. It can be seen in fashions all over the world. 


BLUE SCALES CROP TOP- PLUS

Add a graphic piece, such as a top or bottom or an entire  outfit where the graphic prints have the same color pallet and watch eyes turn in your direction.


Curvy Trends: Peplum Looks

Posted on February 7, 2013 at 3:50 PM Comments comments (0)

The must-have dress of the season, the peplum mini! Gracing the catwalk and the celebs, everyone seems to agree that the peplum look is an irresistibly feminine and flattering one. A generous peplum frill is very flattering to the full size figure. A Fitted mini pencil skirt  plays well with proportions. In hot hues and classic black, this dress can be styled to your hearts desire-- wear with a fitted white blazer, over leggings/tights, or beautifully alone with your favorite statement heels. How will wear yours?


Tunics

Posted on February 7, 2013 at 3:40 PM Comments comments (0)

Tunics can be fun and fashionable along with all the other outfits out there. With a very wide range of styles and designs to choose from, you can have fashion for years to come while being able to put together a different look every day. Tunics, like T-shirts, go well with almost anything you can desire and want in an outfit. 

Choosing the right tunic can come down to what you like as far as the types of clothing you enjoy wearing. One particular tunic is designed with sweaters in mind, and can come in an abundance of colors and styles like the crewneck style, or the sweetheart cuts, and even short sleeves. These are just a few different examples of a sweater tunic to give you an idea of what to expect for those who enjoy sweater tunics.

Designing your outfits can be a breeze if you decide you want to create an outfit around a specific piece of clothing. Let’s take your favorite pair of jeans and pair it with multiple colors of tunics, while some colors may not be your favorite they can often times surprise you with the overall look you get from the outfit. Choosing a tunic of your favorite color can sometimes not look like what you may have imagined, but not everything can go with your favorite pair of jeans unfortunately. Always remember that all colors make up a rainbow and that it can be hard to stick to one color.


Your Curvy Style: Street Style

Posted on February 7, 2013 at 2:10 PM Comments comments (0)

Show us your fashion sense in the Curvy style post. 

Model Natasha Finky wears a dress from Marshalls.

Photo Credit: Hannan Saleh