Leather Lover

Leather, fur- these are some of my favorite things. Though faux leather and fur have come a long way, when I am able to find real leather pieces in my size, I am extremely happy. One of the latest brands I have been raving about- Ellos makes plus size leather items. Cue the Snoopy Happy Dance! I love having options, and no matter what size you wear, options to wear great items should always be accessible. Fullbeauty is definitely on my list of resources when I am looking for great items. 

Currently the brand has a leather top and pants. Though the leather pants were calling my name, I decided to go with the leather top. I went with the top for several reasons. First, I have been adding more versatile tops into my wardrobe. With all of the pants and jeans I have been in love with and bought over the past several months, I needed a great top that can stand out, but play nice with others. A black leather top does that hands down. With leather items, I always suggest sizing up. I went with a size 20, so that I had enough room in the arms and across my chest. What I love about this- besides being leather, is that the length of this top is perfect. It's hits perfectly at my hip, so you can wear it like I did with a pair of jeans, or tuck it into your favorite skirt. The options are endless. Second reason to go with a leather top- warmth. It's getting cold in NYC, and items that make  you look good but can keep you warm are a must have. 

While we are on the topic of staying warm, I wanted to share this great coat. If you follow me on Snapchat (@styleoversize) I tried on this coat at the Ellos Fall Preview, and immediately fell in love. Coats in the winter time are how I make a statement. It's a great way to incorporate color, or a print. I love a good leopard print, and this coat would be a great addition to any woman's closet. If you all about a good coat, I suggest this one. If leopard is not your speed, the coat does come in black. There is also a belted version that comes in burgundy that is cute as well. There are plethora of coats out there for us. If you want color, rock color, if you want black, rock black. There are more options than ever that having you looking great without breaking the bank. Trust me there are out there, and once you find that one coat that makes you feel fancy, you will never want to take it off. 

Are you all about leather, or are you a fur lady? Perhaps sequins? Let me know in the comments. Until next time lovers! Muah!

Suited Up

I definitely would say I am a tee shirt and jeans kind of gal. Every now and again there is an item that breaks me out of going to my tried and true. As you all know, Eloquii this season has been killing it. Their Fall/Holiday collections has something for everybody. One of the biggest trends from the runway was the floral suit and Eloquii gave us plus size gals, not one but two versions this season that are simply amazing. 

The Floral Crepe Blazer & Kady pant are the dynamic duo of suits. It's bold color makes this fun to wear. As soon as a put it on my mood was lifted. It fits well and since they are separates I can get so much wear out of both pieces. Blazer's are a big part of my wardrobe; they instantly make a look more polished. This floral one is super cute and makes a statement. I am wearing the blazer in a 20. With blazers for me it's all about the fit in my arms and across the chest. This blazer fits great, and I have room to layer. The Kady is my go to pant. I own the pant in several colors and prints, and I always receive compliments any time I wear them. I wear a 16 in Kady, and even though I have the pants in different fabrications, the sizing is still consistent. 

I have been wearing loafers since I was a little girl, and when I saw these from Asos, I just had to have them. The punchy color worked perfectly with my suit, and above all else, they are comfortable to wear. Heeled loafers are another big trend this season, and anything with a block heel is just easier on your feet. Tis the season for cold weather so I wore my favorite turtleneck sweater from the Gap. There is nothing cute about being sick, so I like to keep my neck covered up in the winter time. Cute and covered is the name of the game in the winter. 

Wearing a suit was something I always shied away from. Most plus size suits were drab and boring, so it was never something I wanted to invest in. Having options that are not only well fitting, but fit into my style makes me willing to wear different things, and I must say I love it. What do you think?

Ditto

I love me a good pair of sunnies, but let's be real, I can not buy every single pair that I see. Even though I can not buy all the shades in the world, I can try them and when I see another pair that I like I can switch it. How do you ask? By using Ditto. Ditto is a service that allows you to try sunnies or prescription eyewear for $24 a month!! Yup, that right lovers, for the fraction of a price of a pair of designer shades, you can change up and try as many as you like. 

The site is super easy to use. Create a profile and upload a picture of yourself. My biggest resistance to online shopping for shades was all about how they would look on my face. There are tons of shades that I love, but when I put them on, it's like "No girl put them back". With Ditto, you can then virtual try on all the glasses and sunnies you like. All the guess work of whether or not they would look great on is gone. With the guesswork gone, and shopping from the comforts of home- it's a win win situation. Added bonus, if you try a pair and realize that you can not live without them, you can buy them. I see no downside. I'm always up for trying new sunglasses brands, so I was excited that Ditto has a brand called Retro Super Future. Their shades are super cool, and I just knew I had to try Akin in Black Matte. I have been wearing them for two weeks, and I get so many compliments from people on the street. There are some other cool shades on my list to get, so I may swap these babies for the new Lanvin Gold shades (since we are in the Holiday Season), or the new Ray Ban Rose Gold aviators.

Since it is the time for giving, if you use my code STYLEOVERSIZE you will receive one month free. That's right lovers, one month to try all the shades and glasses you wish. I can't wait to try my next pair. Treat yourself to a new pair of sunnies, or gift it to one your favorite people on your Christmas list. Either way, enjoy!!!

Crazy Color

I can not believe it's December. The Holidays are in full swing and my time has been spent looking for presents, and getting ready for all of the Holiday parties. For me when temps start to drop, I go to my tried and true all black ensembles. Black is my comfort blanket. Throw on a black sweater and pants and some booties and I am out the door. This Holiday, I'm making an effort to wear more color and I'm starting with a twist on one my favorite jeans: the boyfriend. 

I love the way boyfriend jeans fit on me. They are the perfect amount of slouch without looking sloppy. These paint splattered versions from Melissa McCarthy are fun and amazingly comfortable. I have been eyeing these for a while, and when the site was having a 40% off sale, I went for it and bought them. If you have not tried her jeans before I suggest them. I wear a size 16, and they hug where they need to and I have yet to deal with them stretching out. 

I wanted to keep the color going so I went with one of my favorite sweaters from the Gap. The Crazy Stripe sweater has been a favorite of mines since I was in high school and over the past couple of years they have brought them back in different variations. I have had this button neck one for a couple of years, but there is a new variation available with more of a metallic look which is super cute. Chunky knits and jeans are the perfect weekend look. It can be dressed down with sneakers to run errands or with booties to meet with the gals for brunch. 

With all my pops of colors, I went with some neutrals to tie in the rest of my look. This quilted coat from Melissa McCarthy has been a go to over the past couple of months for me. Oversized coats have been all over the runways for Fall, and this one has the right amount of volume without swallowing you whole. I wear a 20 in coats, and with this coat the 1X was perfect. I have room to layer underneath, and its quite warm. I finished off my look with my booties from Lane Bryant. I love the bow detailing and the wide width which makes them very comfortable. Well I am off to finish up my shopping. Enjoy lovers!!!

Layer Addict

Layering will always be a part of my go to styling technique when the temps drop. Yes, I want to be cute, but there is nothing worse than wearing an outfit and you are freezing. You can climatize your looks so that you can have the best of both worlds. One of the pieces that is needed in my wardrobe to achieve my perfect weather look is a vest. Vests are the easiest way you can look layered and polished to perfection. 

Why a vest? Vests add layers without tons of bulk. When I wear a blazer and a coat, there are times when you can see how many layers I am wearing and I look bulky. When I am wearing a vest, I can have on a sweater, vest, and a coat and it doesn't look like I am wearing tons of layers. This shearling vest from Simply Be has been a go to now that weather is getting colder. I get the best of both worlds with this vest. Shearling is warm and super on trend, but with the vest, I can wear it alone like I did here, or add layers for a bundled up look (pom pom hat and cozy scarf). 

With my vest, I wore a short sleeved striped sweater and a denim pencil skirt. I have been drawn towards colorful prints, and this sweater is super cute. I will be honest, my closet is bursting at the seams with items that are very specific (like sequins, leather, and fur). I want to make sure besides having all those fun pieces I have items that can do double or triple duty. Since this sweater is lightweight, I can wear it with a blazer, or over a button up with a pair of pants, or jeans. 

Remember lovers, it is Cyber Monday, if you are loving this look head to Simply Be to save 30% off your total purchase! Happy Shopping!