here are some “Christmas party – worthy” red dresses i could NOT get over at ASOS.
Merry Christmas!!
classic. classy. winter – perfetto.
just a few sites with notable sales. the bluefly and bloomies sales look carazzy
Here you go >>>
My Top Three Favs this week:
Zara new “shiny dress” a lot of you ask about leggings and I think this would be a perfect over option.
AA Leather Carry All Pouch. duh.
CarmaKoma Plus “Monte” Dress – perfect Fall wear!! so flattering and fun!
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
Hey All! Found some fun finds. Also I would definitely check out these fall boot staple, this $10 pretty top,$10 plus bathing suit and this awesome lands end one piece.
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
livi thebrightbit.com
floral dress gold bands bottoms hot pink top long skirt shorts bright blue top pattern shirt bangle
I was watching Notting Hill the other day. I know.
I prepared myself for the birthday party scene. That scene has always made me cringe. The high waisted pants. The braided hair. The short length of her top. The kimono style jacket with jeans. I waited to be embarrassed for Julia Roberts like I always was…….
And then, I wasn’t. I have watched that movie several times and every time I have been wholly offended by that outfit. And now, here I was thinking it was really cute.
Fashion is referencing the 90′s more and more these days and I’m kind of loving it.
ASOS has come out with Fall items and I am already droooling. They have such lovely neutrals + pops of interesting color. Its so satisfying to the eye to see how the colors correspond.
The subtle 90′s references work wonderfully.
You all just know how I feel about a good trouser.
Fall is my hands down favorite time for fashion. As the weather gets cooler – there are more layers and options to play with. And I will always love the colors.
Check out some of the options below. I love the great modest options. I also think this coat is a great value.
clutch earrings jeans black dress cranberry dress mustard purse cranberry trouser satchel handbag bright coat
olive trouser blue skirt brown coat
Lots of stylish, knee length skirts: here here here and pretty close: here
Pretty and soft knee length dress + sleeves {plus} here and here
Fitted and sexy knee length + sleeves here and here
My very FAV item from the bunch: a beautiful maxi skirt
A really cool loose dress with sleeves
I love this drapey, modest kimono dress – I think it would make great maternity
This is mid thigh but has sleeves – if you’re okay with the length it would make a great party dress
An extra long cute tee with sleeves for $20.
livi thebrightbit.com
last pop in for the week – but i had to tell you about some new finds!
there are a lot more really cute plus size clothing coming out every year. but the fact of the matter is, plus size shopping is harder than you think and for more reasons than you think.
plus size tends to be on extremes sometimes. you either have the super frumpy dated look, or the too - juvenile look. plus size tends to be not just a little – but way more expensive. but most of all, finding trendy AND modest plus size attire can be so hard. you wouldn’t think that right?
so i am really excited about a new source for plus size i have realized : saks
i’ve never really considered saks.
the only thing i have ever owned from there was this beautiful number. i got buyers remorse and took it back 3 days later. one of the enduring tragedies of my life. {cough overly dramatic cough}
the point is, i never really look there for items because i always assume they are totally out of price range and i have always assumed they don’t even sell plus size.
i was pleasantly surprised to find that saks.com has some really great stuff AND carries sizes 0-24!
yes, the prices are a little higher, but they aren’t too insane when you compare them to shabby apple or even lane bryant because saks clothing is obviously designer brands.
this would especially be a great resource if you’re looking for something extra special, as a bridesmaid dress or for a holiday/occasion!
p.s. somebody buy that little red party number right NOW and wear it for a christmas or new years party! its fab!\
ciao ciao and happy shopping!
livi thebrightbit.com
Most of this stuff is on sale – score!
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
Livi thebrightbit.com
white skinny flare {plus} blue harem {plus} quarter sleeves dress jeans suede sandal bangles belted dress {plus}
cap sleeves dress jewel ring
I may be a little late in the day but I have lots of finds for you!!
Something for every style, budget, type of shop.
Click around.
Lots of great long shorts, skirts and dresses with sleeves.
AND some carazzy deals -
anthro skirt – $30
zara fedora – $4
french connection skinnies – $118.00 $35.00
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
Livi, thebrightbit.com
gold earring multicolored belt mustard scarf sunglasses black and gold belt gold earrings blue clutch lipstick bracelet
{PLUS SIZE}
gold ring teal top pattern and bow dress bathing suit shimmer top white dress gold watch salmon shorts lavender dress striped top bracelets brown belt {not pictured: Levis}
skinny jeans tee shorts yellow skirt pink and gray top floral skirt
nude + pink pumps teal flats madewell bracelets fedora gold ring shoes orange bracelet LAMB bag sunnies
striped dress LAMB shorts LAMB skirt skinny jeans green dress peach skirt white shorts teal top jean shorts stripe skirt flare jeans
I have been on the modest hunt today. So many good finds!
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
livi : thebrightbit.com
plaid top stripes bright skirt dress white pant earrings bathing suit trousers brooch lipstick
{plus size}: hair clips peach dress tan dress teal dress black trousers black & purple top gray stripe top two tone bracelet
slap watch ring red bracelet
necklace mustard sweater bootie gold ring black dress sandal sunnies pink trouser leggings blue dress nail polish
Lots of great solid colored dresses (all sizes) on sale at Bloomies.
Would love some gold to brighten up the entire look!
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
Livi, thebrightbit.com
plus size khaki purple plus size black plus size striped top + skirt khaki black
I am in love with this modest, functional and flattering maxi dress!!
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
p.s. make sure you stop over at The Bright Bit today – there is a special surprise!
Livi, thebrightbit.com
jJIll has some great summer items. They are great because they have a very good range of sizes. They have nice neutrals – which are perfect for warm weather. This of course gives us room to add lots of possible accessories from LuLus to give the outfit a pop of color.
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
Livi, www.thebrightbit.com
vest maxi skirt earrings linen pants beach bag ring bathing suit sunglasses dress gold cuff southwest scarf
hey all! just a few of the items i would love to have for spring/summer:
ciao ciao and happy shopping
Livi, www.thebrightbit.com
Did you know Maurices carries plus size? They sell it online AND in store as far as I can tell. Here is a cute outfit for you:
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
So, I have a nice formal winter coat, but I needed a SNOW coat. So I found this. I even got it with free shipping. I ordered it about a size and half to two sizes too big, because I underestimated the size as I have never ordered from Woman Within before. They make clothes very liberally, which is nice – but something to keep in mind when ordering!
My brothers make fun of me and call it my “sleeping bag”. It is perfect for playing in the snow and keeping warm here in the frozen north. I love the blue. It is really well made, so far I am very happy with WW.
Some favorites from the site right now:
Hey All!! Sorry I have been MIA lately. I have been super sick and have basically only been able to go to work and then come home and pass out. Luckily Natalie has been giving you some sweet posts!
I am working on emails and reader questions – I will probably be able to get to most of them over Christmas break (next week) and after the New Year, but expect cute stuff in the meantime.
As promised, here are my holiday outfits. I chose one fabulous party outfit and then decided I needed something more comfortable, but still pretty for Christmas Day.
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
Party Outfit:
ring ring sequin top, sequin shrug
Christmas Day Outfit:
so……..I got this metallic embellished top from Old Navy (no longer on website) and I love it. I wear it with jeans or leggings. I really like Old Navy, they have a variety of sizes and cater to all kinds of tastes. I think there stuff is cute and super affordable. AND I love the sales! Here are some of my favorite plus size sweater ON finds right now: Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping! 
blue sweater, long sweater, sweater dress, embellished tunic (would look great with a cami or undershirt!), gray sweater dress, mustard sweater
Hey All!! I have answered a slew of readers questions so keep on scrolling down!
Also – I wanted to point out a couple of items I have been loving lately: Torrid Vest and ON Sweater
So cute, flattering, function-able and good for layering. LOVE LOVE.
One of our readers said,
I would love to find a nice, knee-length denim skirt to wear with boots this fall, but can’t find one anywhere. Are they out of style this season or do I just have to hunt hard for a good one? Any suggestions?
Thanks so much!
You weren’t kidding!! Finding a denim knee length skirt was hard at all my regular places. But I did a google search and came up with a lot of results to pick and choose from. I chose my two favs, one plus size.
Hope this helps!
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
There are some great sales out there for plus size right now! I have included some of my favorites.
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
Follow these links for some great deals:
mustard wrap up, nude pump, gray romantic top, red top igigi dress, moda italiano coat, belted military coat, military twill puffer
Our Reader said:
where do I find modest size 20 dresses,I used to buy them for my wife for birthdays,etc but most places just sell skirts and blouses now, live in Salt Lake
Let me first start by saying – this is the cutest email EVER! That is so sweet that you are shopping for your wife and that you are doing it so thoughtfully.
I didn’t know what style, occasion or price range so I tried to include a little of all. I tried to pick stores that would be in the SLC area, however, you may have to go online to get the specific one you want. (Just have it delivered to your work)
I hope you enjoy your selection.
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
houndstooth, teal, black with pattern
red, blue with lace, blue gathered
black and white, flower pattern, purple knit
If there is one good thing about cold weather it is that we all get to wear fun coats!!! Military is big right now as you will notice but there are a lot of fun ruffly, classic and pea coat styles as well.
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
red checkered, plus long black, brown sideways button up, plaid with hood, green puffer, blue military, brown bomber with ruffles, teal military, gray plus trench, white pea coat, purple ruffles, green hoodie, purple checkered, plus leather, gray and black plaid
Ok, once again not around photoshop, but I just HAD to let you guys know about all the great swimwear sales going on right now! I mean this is deeply discounted stuff – its the perfect time to get a cool bathing suit for next year. All sizes and colors in tankinis and one pieces. Check it out!
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!
DownEast Basics Blue, DEB Black Swim Dress, ON Plus Spitfire, ON Plus purple ruffle, Anthropologie black strapless, JCrew Cinnabar, JCrew Brilliant Navy, JCrew gray polka dots, Gap basic black halter, Torrid Plus Aztec swim shorts, Torrid plus blue polka dots, Torrid plus black swim shorts, Macy’s yellow one strap (GORGEOUS), Macy’s ruffled blue swim dress, Macy’s green ruffled Ralph Lauren, Macy’s Orange Tommy Hilfiger
Camel is so in for fall.
From Left to Right:
Cardigan, Lace Dress, Trousers, Top, Pants, Top, Scarf, Faux Fur Vest, Top, Top, Maxi Dress, Tote, Bootie
Just wanted to give you guys the heads up on a couple of things:
Sephora is having a sale on their starter kits for Bare Escentuals – Wet Seal has a sale going on: check out this military jacket, faux leather jacket, cap sleeve wrap, denim capris, rosette top - Ralph Lauren has great tops on sale: here, here, here, here and here – Overstock.com is having an inventory close out sale: anne klein suit, belted dress, plus size lace dress, draped cardigan
Also, thank you for all the fun emails! I am working on answering all of your questions as fast as I can. Keep those emails coming! Send them to: livi@sensiblystyled.com
Ciao Ciao. Happy Shopping!
image: not around photoshop right now so this is what you get: me being shocked by such great sales!
vintage, circa 2005
I have been in love with Mango ever since I saw my first store in Salzburg, Austria. I love it ALMOST as much as H&M. almost.
I found some great stuff for sale on their online shop!! The site wouldn’t let me open individual items in new tabs so you will just have to go look around but here is the link to their sale page.
A lot of their stuff is in larger sizes and super discounted as well so make sure you get there quick!!
Ciao Ciao! Happy Shopping.
SO,
I realized that I am all out of my L.A.M.B. Fragrance and was price comparing on line. This led to me to having lots of bits to tell you. Click around to find the links!
ON has plus sized maternity line
lane bryant has a 40% off sale everything in store!
ann taylor bathing suit on sale
Any sales or finds you want to tell US and SS Reader’s about? Leave a comment, we love them!
most of all, she loved the pants.
don’t you? i also love when i find things on sale around the web.
pants, skirt, gray blazer, studded tee, green jacket, two finger ring, scarf, belt, cardigan
We got this email from one of our readers:
Ok, so I used to be a cool LA girl who bought far too expensive clothing and worked out. Flash forward 4 years, a temple wedding, 2 kids (and the weight that comes with them) annnnd an invite to my coolest LA girlfriends Beverly hills wedding in October. Black tie optional AND 3 months postpartum? I could just die! Rule out anything empire waist. I have been subscribing to your blog for several months now and really enjoy it. If you have any suggestions please let me know.
Thank you,
Katy
is fashionably frustrated.
Well Katy, I don’t know your exact size but I found a few ideas for you! My suggestion for you is wearing a solid color and play heavily (and strategically) on the accessories! They can glam up an outfit and make you look more present and put together in an instant!
Dress Ideas:
From Left to Right:
Asymmetrical Dress, Gray Shabby Apple, Gray Jen Clothing, Daydreamer Wrap Dress
From Left to Right:
These “Turq Rectangular Earrings“ by dbaer have me all inspired!! So much so that I designed an entire post around them.
These earrings make me think of Georgia O’ Keefe, cactus, Eisley (in fact I am listening to ‘Telescope Eyes’ as we type/read which I haven’t done since college), Las Vegas and fall sunsets.
Below is what I came up with. I have included a YSL ring I loyally and regularly lust over (I owned one for about a day before I got buyers remorse and took it back) and my new favorite pair of sandals. I also think this shade of MAC lipstick will be perfect to make the turquoise, coral and other colors pop against all the neutrals.
I try to include all types of stores, prices, sizes and tastes in my posts. Contact me if there is more of something you’d like to see!
From Left to Right:
Earrings, Striped Tee, Cardigan, YSL Ring, Plus Size Levis, Sandals, Wallet, Levis, MAC in ‘Naughty You’
UPDATE: there is a 50% off sale going on right now at Torrid!
There are a lot of fun fall pieces out there ready to be worn and plus size is no exception!!! Here are some of my favorite finds:
I always love the metallic like I found in the headband and striped tee. Of course, we have a beautiful plaid for fall (my favorite part: it’s long!!)
It may be wrong to wear white after labor day but that military style jacket is also available in black.
Faith 21 provides us with that beautiful floral and black dress that would be perfect with a set of leggings and flats. (look for a shoe post coming soon!)
and my favorite: the yellow and grey cardi – yes i own it! -
red and blue plaid, metallic headband, military jacket, grey and yellow cardigan,
black and floral dress, metallic striped tee
p.s. Fashion Bug is having an 80% off sale!!!
Alright ladies! Today we had Livi guest post what she thought would be a great outfit to wear to a picnic! Check out Livi’s blog for some more awesomeness!
Top (Plus size), Pants (Plus size), Vest (Plus size), Shoes, Necklace, Headband, Scarf, Ring, Earrings, Bracelet, Nail Polish, Lipstick, Sunscreen!
This outfit would be perfect for a picnic in a city park or a country meadow. I prefer jeans to skirts and thats easier to picnic in anyway!
The vest is perfect to cover up and slim. I’m all about the layering, its so convenient to pull something out of your purse when it gets cold or put something back in.
The key to this outfit is the accessories: they can be a symphony of organization if done right. Go Big or Go Home I say. If its a little much for you, pick and choose.
Don’t be scared by the two finger ring either, they’re all the rage right now. My good friend just sent me this ring and I keep it on a chain. It can be worn either way.
My friends will all be surprised that I chose such small earrings but with so much going on, they would be the perfect thing. And of course, above all, a scarf.
If I had to pick one accessory to take with me for the rest of my life it would be a scarf. Its possibilities are endless and it can be removed if needed. The model on target.com is totally wearing it wrong, (I would wrap it in a v shape bandanna style around my neck.) The red of this scarf would look perfect against the dark denim and stripes.
Don’t forget your lipstick: Sephora Brand Lip Attitude. I live by it.
And since you’re not wearing a hat, don’t forget the sunscreen!!! I like Bare Escentuals sun screen powder that can go right over face makeup.
Have fun! -Livi
Top, Jeans, Bracelet, Headband, Shoes.
Hey ladies! I don’t know about you, but I am super excited to have some fun picnics this summer! I am a plain jane when it comes to clothes, I’ve decided. But here’s my outfit! Enjoy! -Natalie
I love picnics, and my little ones are getting to the perfect age for picnics. One of the reasons why I love picnics is that I love picnic quilts! I love quilts of all types and although I don’t think I’m super-skilled enough or prolific enough to call myself a “quilter”, I’m someone who quilts and marvels at handmade treasures. Did you know that on ebay there are hundreds of finished quilt tops just waiting to be purchased and made into a perfect summer picnic quilt? I’m talking handsewn here people! Check it out, search any combination of the words: quilt top, vintage, antique, handsewn, etc. and find yourself a treasure.
-Emily
top, pants, sandals, necklace (I love this etsy shop!)
quilts (top, middle, bottom)
As the weather gets warmer, nothing seems more breezy than bright white. I love white in the summertime, and it’s a great neutral to pair with gold, floral prints, nautical stripes…anything, really! I love the Shabby Apple dress in the top right and think it would make such a great bridesmaid dress. I’ve seen (although not very often) weddings where the bride has her bridesmaids in white, too, and I think it’s just beautiful. Imagine a summer wedding with the bride in a beautiful white dress and her bridesmaids in sweet white dresses…it would be so lovely. Quick! Is anyone getting married soon? Take this idea and run with it! Oh, and don’t forget Emersonmade flowers, the men could all have a small white bloom on their black tuxedos. Now that would look great. Seriously, I need to plan weddings for a living. I could dream this stuff up all day.
cardigan, blouse (plus-size), blazer, necklace, dress, trousers, short sleeve shirt, long sleeve shirt, dress, blazer (plus-size)
Tunic, Yellow Sandals, Pink Swimsuit, Straw Hat, Colorful Bag.
We decided that this week we would showcase some outfits that would be great to wear to the beach because we have had several swimsuit giveaways lately. I love the idea of wearing a tunic as a cover-up with a straw hat, something about straw hats sings: BEACH! I would probably go shoeless, but you need something on your feet from the car to the sand… Enjoy!
-Natalie
So, if I can be real here, I need a swimsuit with serious support. I have a large bust, and after having twins I have a smooshy stomach that just doesn’t know what to do with itself. Tankinis are great, but not really for me anymore. I don’t want any spillover. This swimsuit isn’t the vampiest I’ve ever seen, but it gets the job done while being decently cute. Plus, it has an underwire in it and it comes in bust sizes D and up (as well as short torso/long torso/plus size/mastectomy/you name it). This cover-up is so lightweight and easy, and after your beach time you could add some breezy linen drawstring pants and make it a tunic. I think this hat is so cute, and Target has a cute line of hats right now to choose from. Of course, the most important thing here is the sunscreen. Seriously, I saw an older lady yesterday who looked like she spent many days of her youth laying out in the sun. I don’t want to look like that when I’m 70, so I’m going to do my best now to minimize sun damage. If you come to central coast California, I’d love to meet you at the beach!
-Emily
swimsuit, cover-up, pants, hat, sunscreen, sandals
DON’T FORGET: the DownEast Basics Swimsuit giveaway ends tomorrow! Click here to enter.
