FTF Denim Launch

August 05, 2015 by Jami Jaye

Last week I had the pleasure of attending Fashion to Figure's Denim Event at their corporate office. The event was to showcase their newly re-launched denim line. As with any great event there were cupcakes, champagne, goodies, and more importantly lots of denim. They had samples of their four new fits for us try on so that we can give our opinions on the fit.

I first tried on The Jegging. These are the most comfortable jeggings I have ever tried on. They are super soft and stretchy. These come in sizes 0-3. I went with a 2 since I am size 16 (size 18 could fit the 2 as well). I had room throughout the thighs and hips and they come up high enough that I could wear these with a crop top and not worry about them falling down. Next, I tried on The Boyfriend. On me they are not as loose as I would like (like in the picture...lol), but the fit and rise are pretty good. The light distressing makes them great for work and play. I tried on a 16 and 18. The 18 was too big in the waist for me. The 16 was a better fit for me, but it this makes them more of a skinny boyfriend versus other styles that are looser. The Skinny is a definite must try. The rise comes up a lot higher than a lot of denim I have tried on in the past. I went with a 16 in these as well. A major call-out was that they wanted to ensure consistency in their sizing. There has been plenty of times I have tried on jeans from the same company, and ended up having to buy different sizes due to the different fits. This was not the case here. In all of the jeans the 16 worked the best. I did try on The Bootcut, and the rise was higher similar to that of The Skinny. The bootcut was a little long on me, I would wear them heels. My fellow blogger boos were so nice to take some pics of me in the denim. I totally forgot to take a picture of myself in the Bootcut. SORRY!!

Fashion to Figure also had some samples of all the different styles and washes that will drop this Fall. I am in love with the leather panel and the moto's. Fashion to Figure has really taken the time to work on a classic and it shows. The new denim fits are currently on their site right now and in stores so give them a try and let me know what you think.

One & Done

August 03, 2015 by Jami Jaye in Plus Size Fashion

I will always be on the hunt for great items that can achieve one and done status. For me, that usually meant wearing a cute dress. This summer, the jumpsuit has replaced the dress as my go to for one and done. This summer the availability of great jumpsuits in color and print has really made me a convert. My latest addition to my jumpsuit wardrobe comes from Harper + Liv. This brand continues to wow me with their great eye for prints in figure flattering silhouettes. The Strapless Jumpsuit comes in this great print that I am wearing as well as black. It was well over 90 degrees today and I was comfortable the entire day. It's stretchy and soft, and roomy in the thigh (which is great for all my fellow #teamthickthighs). I would definitely recommend this to wear while traveling. I decided to throw another print into the mix with my snakeskin shoes from Sam Edelman. For the past year, I have been loving the selection from Sam Edelman. They have a lot of great mid-heel options, and the Ola is one of them. Besides the snake print, I love the mustard color blocking. This shoe is going to be in heavy rotation best believe. Both the jumpsuit and the pumps are currently on sale so definitely check them out. For accessories, I went with a long layered necklace and some bangles. My handbag is the Twist Strap Hobo from Dooney & Bourke. I love a great neutral shoulder bag for the weekend. This holds a lot without being so heavy that it kills my shoulder. Have you ventured out into jumpsuit territory? Let me know what you have worn this summer. Later lovers!

Woman In Windowpane

July 29, 2015 by Jami Jaye in Plus Size Fashion, Fashion

During my mini break from work, my besties and I went to see one of my favorite singers Miss Jill Scott in Brooklyn. For a night out with my boo's I thought it would be great for me to wear my Windowpane Dress from Fashion to Figure. This dress is perfect for a summer night out in the city. It's sassy, and sexy all rolled into one- from the great pattern to the mesh panels along the bottom. Unfortunately, this dress is sold out online, but you may be able to find it in stores. There is however another windowpane version on sale with a cutout in the back (it's super cute, trust me). I didn't want to steal any attention away from the dress so I went with simple ankle strap pumps from BCBGeneration. I went with my Kate Spade clutch from my last post Spotted, since it literally holds everything without being the slightest bit bulky. The concert was great, Jill did her thing as always and had the whole crowd captivated. She is my #WCW all day everyday. She was flaunting her curves, belting out tunes, and when her feet started to hurt she took off her shoes and kept on going. She is woman after my own heart. Her new album Woman is out and I have rocking out to it all week. Are you planning to see any acts this summer, and if so who? Let me know in the comments. Muah!!

Spotted

July 27, 2015 by Jami Jaye in Plus Size Fashion, Fashion

I am one of those women that say I'm going to take some time off, and before I know it months go by. I was this close to repeating such once again, but I made it my mission to take a couple of days off just to lounge around, and just enjoy some me time. To celebrate my day off and the gorgeous convertible driving weather (along the coast with my big shades and scarf tied around my neck blowing in the wind. I enjoy old Hollywood movies, especially one's from the 50's & 60's.), I treated myself to some comfort food and light shopping. For such an easy, breezy day, I went with Eloquii's Wide Leg Pants and Scoop Neck Crop Tee. What I like about these pants is that it is made with a light weight non-stretch fabric that drapes. I have tried other types of wide leg pants with stretch in it, and the leg winds up wrapping around the ankle while you are walking. For me, the lighter fabrication works best. Since the pants easily stay up high on my waist due to the elastic in the back, I decided to rock the crop top to balance the proportions. Besides being a fun and easy print, I love the length on these pants. Normally when wearing wide leg pants, I have to wear heels in order to avoid the pants from seriously dragging, these are perfect with flats. I definitely recommend these pants if you are looking for a great wide leg pant to wear with a cute sandal. My handbag is the newest member to the family that I got on sale from Kate Spade. The Carson bag can be used as a clutch or a crossbody. I should have taken a picture of the inside, but it has a great grid print and tons of pockets. I enjoyed my day off, and coming up next will be what I did on my night off. Muah lovers!!

#NSale

July 20, 2015 by Jami Jaye in Plus Size Fashion

It's the best time of the year...the Nordstrom Anniversary sale! As a kid I lived for back to school shopping, now I did enjoy school, but I loved picking out all of my new clothes way more. The Nordstrom Sale rivals that feeling for me. It's back to school shopping sans homework. For me its a win-win. Nordstrom's sale has something for everyone- beauty products, accessories, shoes, and great designer items. I wanted to talk about some of the great items that are up for grabs. Without further ado....

SHOES

Flats have become a major part of my shoe life. I love the fact that I do not have to sacrifice comfort for style. Working in NYC, the streets are not the best when you want to walk around in heels, but flats can get the job done. First up, is the Vince Camuto Empa Flat. It comes 4 colors (black, grey, wine, and putty patent). I went with the grey because it looks so good against my skin. I will be wearing these with my skinny ankle pants, graphic tee, and a blazer all fall. Next up we have the Louise et Cie Barry Ankle Strap Flat. These are soo stinking cute!! I love me some animal print, so when I saw these in the catalog I fell in love. These will be my go to with dresses and skirts so I can show off the ankle strap. The last of my shoe purchases is the Halogen Olson flat in Stingray Black. I love the texture and studs on these. They are soo roomy. My feet are a little on the wide side, so anytime I am shopping for shoes, my first concern is fit. All of these shoes are available online and in stores, so if you get a chance try them and let me know what you think.

CLOTHES

Nordstrom's plus size section is the best out of all of the department stores. There is not only their private label Sejour, but they also carry City Chic, Eloquii, Vince Camuto, and a plethora of other great brands. If you have not checked out the plus size lookbook, here it is. There are so many great items. Besides being a denim addict, I am also a leather (faux or real) addict as well. For my leather fix, I went with Sejour's Leather Detail Dress in burgandy. The collar and bodice are made of real leather. What sold me on the dress was the fact that it was offered in another color besides black. Don't get me wrong, black is great, but I love it when I have a choice. I bought the dress in a 16, and it fits great. I love the color, and what's best of all it has pockets!! Definite must have. I also bought Eloquii's Faux Leather Culottes. When these were first on Eloquii's site, I waited because NYC was freezing, and my size sold out. I was excited that I was given a second chance, and I was not missing out on them. I went with a 16, and as you can see these fit great.

There are so many other great items that are up for grabs. If you are in the need for new jeans, there are some from NYDJ, Halogen, Wit & Wisdom, and Kut from the Kloth. The outerwear this season is cool- there's parka's, fur coats, and cute vests. The workout gear has some cool reversible pants and jackets. Definitely head to Nordstrom and check out their Anniversary Sale before the prices go up on August 3rd.