#Summer16

It's Labor Day, which means its the unofficial end of the summer. I must admit, this summer went by fast. Between the events (BlogHer, Curvy Con, Rock The Block, Curlfest), blogging, and enjoying the hot temps, I must say I was a busy bee. With so much going on this summer, I managed to do the following:

Find the perfect white swimsuit

I have been on the hunt for the longest to find something that was supportive and sexy. My quest for the perfect suit was found and I rocked it at the Golden Confidence Pool Party. It was a major hit! 

Go away on vacation

I am the type to say I'm going to get away, but I just end up staying in NYC running errands. I made it a goal to attend BlogHer: Experts Among Us in Los Angeles. Though I was there for a short time, I still managed to visit Torrid, catch up with my friends that lived out there, and learn how to take my blog to the next level. Though I had blog work to do, I still made an effort to enjoy the beautiful weather and people. 

Enjoy what comes your way

This summer I made an effort to go out and enjoy as much as I can (without burning myself out too much). I went to so many great events this summer, but I also tried to just enjoy downtime with my friends and more importantly solo time. I must say, with all the things I accomplished, my first photo shoot, a lookbook, the events, there is still more for me to get done. Fall is coming and with it, all the new, bold trends for us to try. So stay tuned, cause even though #Summer16 is ending, there is still a lot more to share and do.

Something For Work

I have found the perfect work dress. This dress can be worn all year long, dressed up or down, and above all else, it's the perfect shade of red. Dresses like this one here from Maggy London, are a dream. You just throw it on, add a good shoe and you are out the door. My morning routine is very simple, and when I find dresses that don't require ironing, I'm sold. I don't hate ironing, just that I rather get some more sleep than to wake up earlier to knock out some wrinkles. 

The London Times Maisy dress is A1. The v neck fit & flare has ample stretch, and fits like a dream. The simplest of dresses can still make an impact especially in a bright red hue. I decided to just go full on red, and rocked a red lip, sunnies and nude heels. The dress also comes in royal blue, which is also amazing...now that I'm thinking about it, maybe I should get that one too. Ladies if you are looking for a dress that you can wear to work, after work drinks, and then rock some flats on Saturday to run errands, then look no further. Trust me, you will get a lot of wear with this dress. See ya lovers!

A Little Fancy

These days, wearing anything not denim is considered dressing up. Every once in a while I want to get fancy. Am I going to a gala, no, but sometimes I just want to put on a great dress and show off.

Instead of traditional black, I wanted to wear a navy dress. The Maggy London Bethany dress is a great dress for a night or day out. The color is seasonless, and it pairs well with everything. I love navy with metallics. Metallics just bring out the best in navy. Instead of going with silver or gold, I thought rose gold heels would be a nice touch. Things that I love about the dress, first is the mesh neckline. The mesh illusion top gives the dress a nice touch of sexy without revealing anything . Also the mesh sleeves provides nice amount of coverage for those that do not feel comfortable going sleeveless. Second, the stretchy material makes it super comfortable to wear. I definitely recommend this dress if you are looking for something to wear to a wedding or to an event. It's affordable, and you will get so many uses out of this. What do you say lovers? Ready to get a little fancy?

California Dreaming- The IG Wives Takeover Pt 3

Dresses for me are the most easiest things I can maintain. It's an instant outfit, and an extra bonus is when you can find one that is wrinkle resistant. When packing for my trip, I really thought about what I was going to take and limit things that require ironing. One of my go to's was this great lace shift dress from Avenue. 

Photo's courtesy of @fabulizza

This dress is a great travel companion. It folds up small, wrinkle resistant, and it's a sheath. Sheath dresses like this one are great because it shows off the figure but it's not as curve hugging as a bodycon. A sheath skims over your curves. Both still accentuate, but a sheath like this one (I'm wearing a 14/16) can be worn to the office, or out for a day in the sun. When I'm on vacation, the heels are put to the back burner. I like wearing cute sandals that can take me from day to night. These sandals were great for my trip. They are super comfortable, due to the padded insole, and the sparkly elastic makes them stand out. I just needed this pendent necklace, and my look was complete. 

White clothing has become a major staple in my life. Wearing all the things we are told as plus size women we should shy away from has been a freeing experience. The limitations we put on ourself due these rules has been one of the reasons why I started this blog. My goal is that when I try something out and by me doing so, hopefully I can inspire someone else to try an item they never thought about. The IG Wives decided to do a white dress look book. The backdrop here in Santa Monica was such an inspiration for us, that we thought it would be a great idea to share our fun white looks from the Avenue. Definitely check out the look book below and for details on Sandra's look or Darlene's make sure to head to their blogs! A very big Thank You to our photographer Fabulizza and Avenue for this great opportunity!