My top two picks for the day: one cool shirt and one fun item for work. . . both slouchy, comfortable, and capable of being styled in a flash!

I am in love with cowl necks, and I’ve never had a sporty one before. Starts at $19.99.

Eliminate the necklace, slip into jeweled sandals, and add a wide-n-sexy belt. Now that will be a gorgeous piece to do just about anything in! Even if my choices don’t thrill you as much as they did me, Woman Within is having a sale that starts at a very reasonable $4.88.
Photo (c) Woman Within

This Ruffle Bolero has me fascinated. It’s so cute, with its fluttery sleeves and ultra-adorable shape in general, but that bright blue version is pulling me in, and I don’t think that it should. Do I dare try to layer something this bright on top with a big bust? Indeed I shall– and I will update you on the result!
Photo (c) Evans

This top is on the weird side of nice– I think it would suit a funkier vixen quite nicely indeed, and it’s very fun-looking. If black isn’t your usual look, there’s also a navy or powder blue. It’s available up to 4X (pretty generous at size 26/28), and is interesting enough to become a wardrobe.
Check it out here.
Photo (c) Svoboda Style

Besides designer pieces that stop at size 10, I find myself wishing that American Apparel would extend sizes or at least start doing true-to-size fitting that’s not on the skimpy side. While a large can work on a generous piece like an oversized tunic, American Apparel pieces don’t really afford that type of give. As much as I’m fascinated by this swimsuit above, I do wish it were available in a larger size so I could try it on and see how ridiculous it actually looks!
Seriously, I covet American Apparel organics, though.
Photo (c) American Apparel

In my dream world, I wait off on this suit until it becomes drastically low-priced and then I pounce. In reality, I can’t quite imagine that happening, since several of these Monif C. styles sold out as soon as they went up on the site. Order one size up for the perfect fit!
Photo (c) Monif C.

This pink butterfly dress in silk is just what I was craving this summer. For anyone who’s even the littlest bit figure-conscious, keep in mind that this handkerchief neckline will drop down to float past your knees (a major concern area of mine), and also cinches under the bust to define. Beautiful, and well worth the price of $265. It’s also a one-size-fits-all to eliminate the guesswork of sizing.
Photo (c) Monif C.

A dress with the sweetest of summery touches and a cool attitude to boot. . . I love it! I hadn’t been to Igigi in a while (shame on me!), and I’m just happy to be back on their site. This Blissful Dress caught my eye in a fun summer yellow, and the stretch jersey is guaranteed to flatter a curvy figure. Available up to 30/32.
Photo (c) Igigi

This ridiculously great channel-wide “Best of Beauty and Style” Round-Up is what I’m digging this weekend, made up by Kori at Shoeblitz. One of my very favorite posts this week was probably Sabah’s coverage of these mesh sandals from McQueen, because lots of plus ladies can still fit into these, including me! Very gorgeous, very expensive.
Happy reading!

I’m obsessed with smock tops, from the peasant variety all the way up to the resort chic type. One of my very favorite, all-around coolest shopping destination is Evans London, which is just under $50 and adds a little country flavor to your closet. I’m staying in Vermont right now, so maybe it’s all rubbing off on me!
Photo (c) Evans London

I can’t believe that I just learned about this now. . . it’s called eShakti, and it’s a similar scheme to the Etsy designed pieces, but it’s much better organized. This cotton top was one of my very favorites, with a pleated front and interesting, crafty medallions that run along both the neck and hem. Standard sizing will cost you less, and is available up to 3X. Considering the level of coolness of this particular piece $44.95 seems very low indeed. Yay!
Buy: $44.95