I’m a little bit obsessed with this Full Figured Wedding Guide from Chamein Canton. I know from my personal experience working in a wedding shop that shape can make or break your look. (And that can be your shape or the dress’s, for that matter.) This book is a friendly guide for any future bride of any age, and as soon as I finish it, you can bet that I’ll be posting a full review here.
Do you have another plus-friendly style/fashion book that you’d like to recommend? Let me know about it!

I fiddled around making a great outfit under $75 today. . . get a glimpse! There’s nothing more satisfying than putting together a super creative, drop-dead outfit that won’t deflate the holiday gift funds. . .

I love this funky ruched Dress from Bonprix UK. It costs around $40 or so.

Add these plus-sized high socks from my very favorite sock shop, Sock Dreams. They hit above the knee and are available in deep colors with marled accents. $12.00.

Add a pair of Ballerina Flats from Evans London, which are currently on sale for around $20. I do love Evans London, and I …read more

Three reasons to pick out a wrap shirt for your next new top:

It makes your waist look smaller. Honestly, if there’s a universal plus-size wish, this would probably be it!
Your bust looks bigger in comparison. Perkier, too: with a dipped neckline and fabulous supportwear, everything’s exactly where it belongs.
The wrap waist adds elegance to jeans. I’m constantly fighting to remain in my comfy jeans, and a shirt that steps things up really helps.

Get a peek of this silk dupioni blouse from Igigi.