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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

STYLIST FOR A DAY


[ :: Knot Back Dress :: Cheetah Fit & Flare Dress :: ]

In today's edition of dreams coming true, while on set with ELOQUII, I got to play stylist for the day! With a real model! haha. Click through for more photos! :)

I'm 95% sure that Sarah Conley (@StyleIt) is dancing just off to the side when this photo was snapped. <3 her!


Sooo love this vest! I ordered it a couple days ago--can't wait for it to arrive! I want to wear it with everything!
[ :: ELOQUII long sleeveless vest :: ELOQUII statement beaded necklace :: ]

Non stop crop tops. Obsessed!
[ :: ELOQUII lace bandeau crop top :: ]

Styling the Studio African Violet Skirt 2 ways--love this playful look! Obsessed with the mix of florals and stripes!
[ :: ELOQUII violet skirt and striped crop top :: ]
[ :: ELOQUII woven back top and leather applique skirt :: ]

Versatility is key with clothing! Love bringing out the purple in the skirt with this bright top. The look is polished enough for work without being boring!
[ :: ELOQUII skirt and cross back top :: ]

I really hope you guys enjoyed the looks I styled for ELOQUII. It was such a blast working with such an amazing team and getting to play with such gorgeous clothes!


XO ALLISON


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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

ESCAPE WITH ELOQUII

Yayyyy, I can finally share what I was working on in NY with ELOQUII! You might have seen a couple sneak peeks on my instagram during my brief stint in NYC, but looks like the cat's out of the bag! I got to play stylist for the day and hang out with the incredible ELOQUII team, putting together my favorite looks from their latest collections!
I can't get over this outfit. I want to wear it everywhere!
[ :: Rose & Stripes Crop Top :: Ponte Skater Skirt :: ]

I really just need someone to appreciate the beaded/embellished glory of this skirt. Also, GIVE ME ALL THE PRINTS.
[ :: Studio Embellished Artisan Skirt :: Wrap Back Tank :: Beaded Bib Necklace :: ]

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So, I mean, that's Larry. And I love him.
[ :: Longline Vest :: Studded Ponte Pencil Skirt :: ]
[ :: Wrap Back Tank :: Beaded Statement Necklace :: ]

Head over to ELOQUII.com to see the rest of the photos, my favorite picks from the site, and to shop all the new arrivals! The best part? You can score 40% off your $100+ purchase with code "CHIC"!

XO ALLISON


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Saturday, July 5, 2014

LONG OVERDUE

Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog - Long Overdue - Peter Som for Kohls Dress

I know, I know...
*WAAAAVES* Hi guys! I know it's been a while since I last posted. I thiiiink most of you guys know, but I work full time (extra full time?) in a non-fashion position, and things have been CRAY. My job hasn't left all that much time for working on this old blog of mine, but I've resolved to kick things back into gear!
So much has happened since my last post--I got to go to Nashville for CMA Fest (already making plans to go back next year!), the blogger lookbook I shot with Simply Be came out, I chopped off my hair, posted a bunch of looks for People Stylewatch, AND flew to New York to hang out with Eloquii on a super secret project--details of which I'm SO excited to share with you guys!! (But you can check out a sneak peek here!)

In the meantime, I wanted to share a look I shot a few weeks back. Just looking at the photos makes me miss my hair! T_T lol

[ :: Gap denim moto jacket (similar) :: Peter Som for Kohls dress :: ]
[ :: Eloquii clutch (past season--similar) :: Torrid heels (on sale!) :: ] 

Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog - Long Overdue - Peter Som for Kohls Dress
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog - Long Overdue - Peter Som for Kohls Dress
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog - Long Overdue - Peter Som for Kohls Dress
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog - Long Overdue - Peter Som for Kohls Dress
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog - Long Overdue - Peter Som for Kohls Dress
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog - Long Overdue - Peter Som for Kohls Dress
[ :: Gap denim moto jacket (similar) :: Peter Som for Kohls dress :: ]
[ :: Eloquii clutch (past season--similar) :: Torrid heels (on sale!) :: ] 
I hope you're all enjoying the long weekend! Happy Independence Day! :) Murrrica!

XO ALLISON


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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

COLOR SPLASH

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Just in case you weren't sure what my favorite color is... :D

[ :: Forever 21+ dress (similar) :: Banana Republic trench (similar) :: Henri Bendel bag :: ]
[ :: necklace and bracelet c/o ShinyMix :: Cole Haan pumps (similar) :: ]

I typically opt for narrower stripes on my clothes, but the wider, bold stripe pattern on this dress just feels right! I love it as a contrast to the flowery floral bag and statement necklace in muted pastels. I'm bummed out that the dress is sold out online, but you may have some luck in-store! I just picked it up last weekend--such a steal at $16!

Speaking of good deals, you'll never guess where I found these perfect, lavender, snake-embossed pumps. Wait for it...TJ Maxx!!! Shopping at the Maxx takes a lot of patience but the payoff can be amazinggg. I've also scored some amazing home decor deals, and they even carry some plus size clothing options! Takes some digging but the find is usually worth it!

 The necklace and bracelet are from ShinyMix, a jewelry retailer specializing in all things sparkly and, of course, shiny! I'm in love with their necklace selection; from the bold, colorful statement necklaces to the delicate wisps of gold chain carrying tiny pendants, ShinyMix has just the thing you need to update your jewelry box. They were sweet enough to offer Curvy Girl Chic readers with a discount code for 15% off--just use code "CurvyGirl" at checkout. To add to the sweet deal, they always offer free shipping to US customers! :)

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Where are your favorite places to score a deal? Are any of the places I mentioned above among your favorites? :)

XO ALLISON


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Friday, May 16, 2014

LEATHER & STRIPES

Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Leather Moto and Skirt with Stripes and Pink

Because when you're putting together an outfit, why not wear all your favorites at once?

Snapped this outfit a few weeks back, prior to this insane heat wave! You wouldn't catch me in anything like leather or faux leather in this 100 degree heat! Still, I can't wait for it to cool down so I can bust these pieces out again. Moto jackets, stripes, and sparkle just make life feel right.
I'm a little bit in love with this bag too--it's convertible to a crossbody with a shiny gold chain! Also majorly obsessed with the croc embossing and vibrant orchid hue. So chic!

[ :: H&M+ tee (similar) :: moto jacket c/o Forever 21+ (similar) :: Forever 21+ skirt :: ]
[ ::  Monika Chiang necklace (similar) :: lexie clutch c/o Ora Delphine :: Calvin Klein cutout booties :: ]

Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Leather Moto and Skirt with Stripes and Pink
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Leather Moto and Skirt with Stripes and Pink
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Leather Moto and Skirt with Stripes and Pink
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Leather Moto and Skirt with Stripes and Pink
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Leather Moto and Skirt with Stripes and Pink
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Leather Moto and Skirt with Stripes and Pink
[ :: H&M+ tee (similar) :: moto jacket c/o Forever 21+ (similar) :: Forever 21+ skirt :: ]
[ ::  Monika Chiang necklace (similar) :: lexie clutch c/o Ora Delphine :: Calvin Klein cutout booties :: ]
XO ALLISON


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Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Polymer clay soles with stiletto heels

The latest video shows how to make soles using patterns with polymer clay. It is actually one of the easiest ways of making soles I have figured out so far, if you don't count the trouble of making the card stock supports. Then again, you can reuse those and make more than one pair of soles before using them for shoe soles as well.


Here are the finished shoes, which are also shown at the end of the video.


Tuesday, April 29, 2014

LACE FOR DAYS

Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Lace on Lace Outfit - Simply Be Lace Trimmed Denim Shorts
Perfect weather calls for pretty fabrics and girly accents! Nothing screams California-girl like a great pair of denim shorts, but I'm not always a huge fan of super distressed, chock-full-of-holes styles. They look great on some people, but they aren't really for me. These lace-trimmed shorts strike the perfect balance between casual and girly!

[ :: American Rag lace top (similar) :: lace trim shorts c/o Simply Be :: Jason Wu x Target bag (similar):: ]
[ :: vintage bracelet :: filigree ring via ideeli :: Vince Camuto heels :: ]
In other fun news, I'm off to London in less than a week! I'll be working on a fun project with Simply Be and hanging out for a few days after! It's my first time back in more than a decade, so if you have recommendations for what to do, where to go, and most importantly, where to shop, let me know!! :D

Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Lace on Lace Outfit - Simply Be Lace Trimmed Denim Shorts
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Lace on Lace Outfit - Simply Be Lace Trimmed Denim Shorts
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Lace on Lace Outfit - Simply Be Lace Trimmed Denim Shorts
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Lace on Lace Outfit - Simply Be Lace Trimmed Denim Shorts
Curvy Girl Chic Plus Size Fashion Blog Lace on Lace Outfit - Simply Be Lace Trimmed Denim Shorts
[ :: American Rag lace top (similar) :: lace trim shorts c/o Simply Be :: Jason Wu x Target bag (similar):: ]
[ :: vintage bracelet :: filigree ring via ideeli :: Vince Camuto heels :: ]

XO ALLISON


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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Foot lasts

I have shown how to make foot lasts for dolls by casting their feet using latex molds, but this is the real deal. These are real-life foot lasts for making shoes. They are made of wood, which is the usual material for foot lasts. I assume these are very old and they were among the old items the previous owner left at the house my brother and his wife currently own.

Real lasts

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Plaster casting continued

I used the molds for plaster casting and also experimented on using a latex mold to make polymer clay heels. I had never done that before, but thought it was worth trying.

Friday, April 11, 2014

PRINT HAPPY

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♥ HELLO WEEKEND. I love youuu. ♥

[ :: H&M jacket and shirt (jacket on sale here!) :: ASOS boyfriend jeans (similar) :: Banana Republic bracelet :: ]
[ :: Monika Chiang raja clutch  :: Report heels (similar) :: ]

Snapped these photos ages ago but didn't have the chance to go through them until now! I'm still a big fan of print mixing and I don't see that going anywhere. I'm a little obsessed with the print on the jacket--it reminds me of patterns I saw while traveling in Istanbul a couple years ago!

In other news, I'm now contributing weekly to People StyleWatch online! I hope you'll follow along--new posts will be going up every Monday. :) Check out the first post here!

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[ :: H&M jacket and shirt (jacket on sale here!) :: ASOS boyfriend jeans (similar) :: Banana Republic bracelet :: ]
[ :: Monika Chiang raja clutch  :: Report heels (similar) :: ]
♥ I hope you all have an incredible weekend! ♥

XO ALLISON


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