COLOR SPLASH

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! :)







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



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LACE FOR DAYS

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





[ :: 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 :: ]



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SUN & SHADE

90 degree weather calls for breaking out shorts and a breezy top for a super laid back look! 

[ :: Calvin Klein shirt c/o Zappos :: Vince Camuto shorts c/o Zappos :: Eloquii bag (similar) :: ]
[ :: Forever 21 bracelet :: Shop Dama midi ring (similar) :: Vince Camuto heels c/o Zappos :: cheapo mall sunglasses :: ]

When Zappos reached out to me about styling a look with some of their offerings, I was so psyched! I've been an avid Zappos shopper for years--their free shipping and free returns have always been a huge draw for me since shoe shopping as a 10W/11 can be such a pain! Little did I know that they offer just as many non-shoe fashion options--we're talking pieces from cool-girl brands like Nanette Lepore, Rebecca Minkoff, and perrenial favorite Rachel Pally! They have a fair amount of plus size options, from favorites like Michael Kors and Calvin Klein, as well as some cool pieces from a new favorite of mine, Vince Camuto.
I opted for graphic, animal print shorts in a comfy woven fabric and paired them with this Calvin Klein shirt, which I'm in LOVE with. It's breezy and casual, and the gold details are just the thing to keep it from being too simple. Since Zappos is first and foremost all about shoes, how could I not indulge in these strappy, gorgeous sandals? The detail on them is stunning. I plan on wearing these all summer!







[ :: Calvin Klein shirt c/o Zappos :: Vince Camuto shorts c/o Zappos :: Eloquii bag (similar) :: ]
[ :: Forever 21 bracelet :: Shop Dama midi ring (similar) :: Vince Camuto heels c/o Zappos :: cheapo mall sunglasses :: ]



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HEAT WAVE

Hiiiiiiiiiiiii guys! :D I hope you've been having a good week! These photos are a little late because I've been swamped at work (oh hai working until 10pm on a Friday night!) but a couple weeks ago it got up to the high 80's in California!
I first spied this amazing Angel Ribbons fringed beauty during the Simply Be Spring Preview a couple months ago and I knew I had to have it! It's so airy and boho, and I couldn't imagine a better time to break it out than during our first post-winter heat wave!

[ :: Angel Ribbons fringed shawl c/o Simply Be USA :: H&M dress (similar) :: Mossimo wedges (similar) :: H&M clutch (similar) :: ]





[ :: fringed shawl c/o Simply Be USA :: H&M dress (similar) :: Mossimo wedges (similar) :: H&M clutch (similar) :: ]




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SHADES OF BLUE

Happy Spring! :D I know we Californians haven't had to deal with the polarvortexsnowpocalypse that the rest of the country has had to endure, but I'm so excited for spring! Daylight savings means that it's still light out when I get out of work (YESSS) and the occasional weekend heat wave allows for poolside hangouts and outdoor grilling!
To me, nothing screams warm weather like a breezy, boho maxi dress. I love the pale blue of this high-low, billow-in-the-wind style from Rachel Pally, and can definitely see myself rocking it with strappy sandals for the summer (after I get the chance to take it to my tailor...haha).

[ :: maxi dress c/o Rachel Pally :: Gap leather jacket (similar) :: ][ :: Phillip Lim x Target bag (similar) :: Steve Madden open toe pumps (similar) :: ]







[ :: maxi dress c/o Rachel Pally :: Gap leather jacket (similar) :: ][ :: Phillip Lim x Target bag (similar) :: Steve Madden open toe pumps (similar) :: ]Thanks for reading!! xoxo :)



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WITH A KISS

I've departed from my usual above-the-knee skirts recently in favor of midi lengths. There is something so classic and refined about a slightly longer length, and nothing is as classic as a pleated skirt! In black, it's a piece you know you'll wear for years. You can shop for this skirt and more of SWAK's plus size clothes here!

[ :: Gap jacket :: pretty cami and lulu plus size skirt c/o SWAK Designs :: ]
[ :: Prabal Gurung for Target heels (similar) :: crossbody c/o RoviMoss :: ]
[ :: F21 bracelets :: Torrid necklace (similar) :: H&M spike ring :: ]






[ :: Gap jacket :: pretty cami and lulu plus size skirt c/o SWAK Designs :: ]
[ :: Prabal Gurung for Target heels (similar) :: mini square crossbody c/o RoviMoss :: ]
[ :: F21 bracelets :: Torrid necklace (similar) :: H&M spike ring :: ]




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Post sponsored by SWAK Designs. All opinions are my own!

Closet Cleanout and an Intro to Swapdom!

If you follow me on Instagram, you might have caught on that I recently moved into a new place (YAY!). What's not so awesome, is that during the move, I tragically lost about half of my closet space (life is hard, lol), so a thorough closet cleanout was necessary in a major way. While I was flipping through my clothes, I realized just HOW MUCH of my wardrobe never actually gets worn! I'll fall in love with something, buy it, and one or two wears later, it's banished to the corners of my closet to die in favor of something new.I'm terrible, I know.

Given my terrible shopping habits, I'll often end up with clothing that isn't worn more than a couple times but is still cute, current, and in perfect condition. In the past, these items have just sort of sat around (sometimes for years) until I decide to wear them again, or ended up at Goodwill during a move or closet purge. I hate feeling like I've wasted money buying clothes I rarely wear, so when Swapdom reached out to me about their swapping site, I was intrigued!
All you have to do is sign up, make a public profile (check mine out here), and start listing items. When you come across something you want, just make a request, and Swapdom does the rest to arrange the perfect swap. All you have to pay for is shipping. Genius, right?!
I've got four pieces up right now, including this lace dress from Kiyonna (I love it but it's a little too long for me!) and this crocheted tunic. Hopefully someone can give these pieces a good home! :)
What do you guys think? Is Swapdom a service you can get behind?

*This post was sponsored by Swapdom but all opinions are my own! So yes, I do really love this concept and can't wait to start swapping!



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WEEKEND WEAR

Opted for metal eyelet embellished sneakers and this super cute baseball jacket from Living Doll LA this past weekend! I don't consider myself sporty (at all), but I love adding athletics-inspired pieces to my weekend looks.  They make outfits feels easy, and there really is nothing as comfortable as sneakers! I'm usually a heels or flats kind of girl, but recently I've been craving cool sneaks for running errands without looking like I'm about to hit the gym..

[ :: oversized baseball jacket c/o Living Doll LA :: Forever 21+ skirt :: not photoshopped tank :: ][ :: Phillip Lim for Target bag :: braid and spike bracelets c/o Ettika :: ASOS sneakers :: ]








[ :: oversized baseball jacket c/o Living Doll LA :: Forever 21+ skirt :: not photoshopped tank :: ][ :: Phillip Lim for Target bag :: braid and spike bracelets c/o Ettika :: ASOS sneakers :: ]



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