Oh-ahhhhhh, I Love the Smell of Napalm in the Morning

Yes, this is the military post. One of the falls hottest trends is a military look. Kind of appropriate when you think about it, some days just leaving your house feels like you are heading into a war zone.

I can’t say this is my favourite trend but I think done well it can give you a really current look. So how do you do a military look well? Pick one military piece and add on to that. If you go full out with every piece military and camouflage you might cause a scare in the office. I can hear it now… “Is she going postal?”, “Are we under attack?”, “Do I need to build a bomb shelter?”

On my search I didn’t find a lot of selection but I have a feeling there will be more options available as fall merchandise arrives. Here are some items I did find as well as an example of how to wear a casual military look:

1. Plus Size Layered Stripe Black Top $29.99 from plussizefix.com
2. Ballerina-style Shoe $59.99 from Sears
3. Jessica®/MD Bangle $25.00 from Sears
4. Jessica®/MD Slouchy Satchel Handbag $49.99 from Sears
5. Cargo Pant Convertible to Capri $49.99 from MXM
 
Military Cowboy $34.00 from MissPhit
 

Double Zip Jacket with Button Detail $69.99 from MXM

Camouflage Top $32 from Alight

Military style zip front top $44.95 from eshakti

Not a fan of the military look? Try incorporating similar colours or a military style cut but in more feminine pieces like these:

Obsessively Olive $32 from Alight

Ruffle strap pleated tunic $32.95 from eshakti

 

 Grey Chambray Top $36 from Alight

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Sojurn Shrug $27.00 from LucieLu

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ruffle Cardi-Heather $42.00 from LucieLu

Star Style Re-created

Who says we can't dress like the stars?  There are so many great plus size options out there you can find just about anything to recreate a look your favourite star might be wearing.

I love this look from Heidi Klum.  Even though it is very casual her flair for style still shines:

And here are my finds to re-create Heidi's look:

 1. Alloy Revolt Studded Stretch Flare Jean in sizes upto 25/3XL $33.52
2. Torrid Black Crinkle Faux-Leather Bomber Jacket $78.00
3. Torrid Black Studded Convertible Bucket Bag $26.00
4.  Soo Tangerine White/black top with black tie above waist $17.99







Addition to this original post....

Okay so while searching for something else I found another great Biker jacket that would finish off this look and make the entire outfit just slightly over $100

Check out this jacket from Alight.com on sale now for $34.99

Custom Fit Bridesmaid Dresses for Under $60

This morning, I thought I would check out eShakti to see what is new for fall and I was blown away by the gorgeous dresses. While oowwing over them wishing I had an event to attend, I thought wow this would be a great solution for bridesmaids dresses. Anyone who is having a fall/winter wedding should really check out some of these designs.  And why you ask?

Basically all of their clothing come in sizes from XS-3X (26) BUT here is the kicker, every piece can be customized to your measurements for a small fee - $7.50!

You name it, they can customize it to fit... bust, height, hips, arm length, if you want a sleeve added, a sleeve taken off, just ask and all just for an additional $7.50.  I should also mention you won't be waiting months to receive your customized piece, it only takes 3 days!

I know crazy, eh?!!?

Having gone through the agonizing process of being the only plus size bridesmaid in a bridal party and trying to find a dress that was "similar" to the others, eShakti would have saved alot of time and frustration - not to mention embarrassment.

I also have to mention the unbelievable prices. I actually took another swig of coffee when looking at the prices.  I thought wow I am still asleep I am not seeing these correctly, they were all under $60! 

Brides, look at these dresses:


Ruffled skirt strapless dress $59.95


















Pleated ruffle hem dresss $59.95















Lace overlayer strapless dress $59.95

Ruffle front surplice dress $54.95

















Petal applique empire waist dress $59.95

Fabulous Friday Find

Today's Fabulous Friday Find is plus size designer Lucie Lu.

Let me start by saying how excited I am to have Lucie Lu as an ad sponsor.  The incredible styles that Lucie brings to the plus size market is inspiring.  As a consumer it gives me hope that other designers will see that creating current and exciting designs for the plus size market in a range of sizes at a resonable price is possible. (Sizes available to 5x)

So today is just a teaser of Lucie's designs, check her website for more fantastic styles.

Margeaux Dress $46






Varuca Dress $64

Horizon Dress $62

Bow Tie Skirt $34

Some New Blogs added to the Blog Roll

The Plus Size Blogger world continues to grow.  It is a good thing for us because we all benefit from the unique perspectives that each blogger brings to the table.  I recently updated my Blog Roll to include some of my latest blog finds.

I encourage you to check them out:

lips, hips & fatshion tips with stiletto siren
Diva in Deep Thought
Skorch Blog
Fatshion chic previously curvy confident and 30 something
Swak Designs Blog
1 Plus Blog
Madison Plus
Plus Size Fashion Diva
SexyPlus Clothing Blog
Plus Size Bras and Panties Blog
Fat Girls Guide to Living

Enjoy!