Sunburst

[ :: Torrid embroidered dress (25% off here!) c/o :: Asos leather backpack (similar) :: ]
[ :: bracelets from Adia Kibur/H&M/BananaRepublic/AE/Cara Accessories/SF :: ]
[ :: H&M fedora (similar) :: Two Lips wedges (here in brown, similar, similar, similar) :: ]

This is about as "California" as an outfit gets (aside from a t-shirt, shorts, and flipflops). Wore my bright-white embroidered hem dress out with sky-high wedges the boy bought me last year, and lots of leather accents like my leather backpack from Asos and excessive amount of bracelets. Topped everything off with a fedora that I picked up from the men's section (shhhh) of H&M a couple years ago!

And with that, I am thoroughly ready for summer BBQ season to begin. YES.

What I Wore + The Style Manor Giveaway

[ :: Asos Curve peplum top (here) :: H&M Inclusive pencil skirt (similar) :: ]
[ :: StyleManor bag/jewelry (here) :: MICHAEL Michael Kors heels (similar) :: ]

Looove this year's peplum trend, so when this top popped up in the Asos mid-season sale for only $20, I jumped on it! Paired it with my navy leopard pencil skirt from H&M Inclusive to ride the girly vibe, and finished the look off with my trusty MK heels and amazing new accessories from The Style Manor! :) I mean, really, how amazing is that necklace?!

The Style Manor is like a Groupon/Jewelmint crossbreed--each week, the Style Manor stylists pick out a set of accessories inspired by celebs and style icons and offer them to shoppers for $39.99. (The set I'm wearing, which will be available May 16, was inspired by Alexa Chung's feminine style.) There's no annoying monthly charge, and shipping is always free.

StyleManor is offering one lucky reader a necklace and earring set like the one I'm wearing above! See below for details and to enter! :)
Giveaway now over!




For a chance to win a necklace and earring set like I'm wearing above, sign up at thestylemanor.com and "like" StyleManor on facebook. Please also leave a comment with your name and email address so StyleManor or I can contact you if you win. That's it! :)

For an additional entry, you can also tweet the following: "Just entered to win some awesome jewelry from @CurvyGirlChic and The Style Manor! www.curvygirlchic.com"

Giveaway now over. Winner has been emailed directly! :)

*giveaway open to US residents 18 and older.

Shopping Spotlight: Wide Width Summer Sandals

I love shoes. They're supposed to be the great equalizer in fashion, after all! Everyone, regardless of size, can rock the hottest heel, right? WRONG. I guess I have fat feet too, because most shoes are too narrow for me. Major bummer. As a size 10W shoe, it can be really hard to find womens wide fitting shoes that fit well and DON'T look like something my grandmother would wear. 

Here are some faves on my summer sandal lust list!

[ :: shop wide width shoes here: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine :: ]

Do any of you guys have the same problem finding shoes that are wide enough without looking frumpy? what are some of your favorite places to find shoes? :D

neon colorblock

[ :: H&M+ top (similar):: Old Navy maxi skirt (similar) :: Rebecca Minkoff bag (similar) :: ]

[ :: eloquii crescent necklace (here) :: driftwood gold bracelet via ideeli (similar) :: ]

[ :: MICHAEL Michael Kors heels (similar) :: ]

Still in love with this skirt, even though its extreme pink-ness makes it a little office-inappropriate (at least for me). Paired it with a simple color block tee from H&M+ for a minimalist vibe, but I couldn't resist throwing on some simple gold jewelry to complete the look. (I can't get enough of this eloquii necklace!) Also wearing my Rebecca Minkoff Steady satchel from years ago that I used as a bookbag in college. The poor thing has been to hell and back. Must find a handbag doctor to get it back to its perky, original state. Handbag doctors--those totally exist, right?

trend spotlight: printed denim

One of my favorite Spring 2012 trends is printed denim. Nothing conveys attitude more than a pair of snake print skinnies paired with a slouchy black tshirt and leather jacket. I'd totally rock the leopard skinnies with an oversized white tank, leather wrap bracelets, and a straw fedora for a sexy summer look, too! I know many plus size women don't think they can "pull off" printed bottoms, but I think it's all about confidence when wearing a pair of these attention-getters. ;) 

 

[ :: shop plus size jeans from left to right: one, two, three, four, five :: ]

What do you guys think? Are printed skinny jeans a trend you'll rock or pass on?
Let me know in the comments! ♥

kaleidoscopes

[ :: Rachel Pally kaleidoscope print maxi dress (similar) :: Gap leather jacket (similar) :: ]

[ :: Jason Wu x Target clutch (similar) :: Forever21 bracelet (similar) :: ]
[ :: Jeffrey Campbell mary roks wedges (similar) :: ]

A little while ago, I posted about this Rachel Pally dress and how much I regretted not getting it when I was in LA for the warehouse sale a couple months ago. I even joked that I would buy someone dinner if they picked it up for me since I wasn't able to go back to the sale in time to get it! Little did I know, Sabrina of samplesize16.com was sweet enough to grab it for me!!! So awesome, and incredible of her! :D ♥ On top of being a total sweetheart, she has FAB fashion sense. She was rocking these chic hot pink skinnies from Old Navy when we met up...and I haven't been able to get them off my mind since!


Anyway, I absolutely LOVE. THIS. DRESS. So much. I'm obsessed with the print, and it feels like it was cut for me. It can be dressed up, dressed down--dressed for anything! So obsessed. :D

As excited as I am for warm weather, I'm still embracing the last few weeks of layering, jackets, and leather before it heats up for good and those pieces have to take a backseat. :) What are you guys trying to get one last wear out of before busting out your warm-weather clothing? :D

windswept

[ :: Torrid crochet open-front cardigan (here) c/o :: Asos Curve maxi dress (here) :: ]

[ :: Jason Wu x Target clutch (similar) :: eloquii crescent necklace (here) :: }

[ :: soho leaf necklace :: Target cuffs (similar) :: Dolce Vita x Target wedges (similar) :: ]
[ :: Essie blanc polish (here) :: ]

The second I laid eyes on this crocheted open cardi from Torrid, I knew I had to have it! It's so perfect with it's boho vibe and adorable scalloped edges (again with the scalloped edges, haha). Kept things simple with a muted maxi (now available in bright summery colors!), simple layered necklaces, and gold wedges. I couldn't have dreamt of a better backdrop for this look than a gloomy day at the beach. I hope you like! :)

P.S. Apologies for the lack of smiling...there was a guy fishing RIGHT THERE--> and he was making me feel super self-conscious. haha

noachella

[ :: Torrid chiffon top (here) & coral wedges (here) c/o :: F21+ cami :: ]

[ :: H&M cuffed shorts (similar) :: Kate Spade hello sunshine bag :: ring (here) :: ]

[ :: SF & NY street vendor, H&M, Cara Accessories bracelets (similar 1, 2, 3) :: ]

[ :; Orla Kiely x Uniqlo scarf :: Chloé sunglasses (here) :: ]

Pretty much everyone is talking about Coachella and who wore what over the weekend--Refinery29 did a pretty sweet first-weekend wrap-up of the best street style if you want to check it out! :)

Anyway, this look isn't an homage to Coachella or anything, but I ended up wearing something pretty suitable for it since the temps were so high in SoCal! Shorts and a cute breezy top are my go-to hot weather pieces since I hate being sweaty, lol! Since this spring is all about bright colors, I paired this super simple outfit with coral wedges, a green scarf, and a yellow-accented beach bag perfect for hauling around my spring necessities. This bag, by the way, is big enough for magazines, water, a beach blanket, sunglasses, sunscreen, planner, wallet, keys, cell phone, and more. It's INSANELY big, and I love it! :D

What are your warm-weather go-to outfits? :D I should probably mix things up this season...hahaha :)

scalloped edges

[ :: Ann Taylor LOFT leopard top (similar) :: Torrid scalloped miniskirt c/o (here) :: ]

[ :: Banana Republic trench (similar) :: Kate Spade cha cha chocolate clutch (cute alternative!) :: ]

[ :: Dolce Vita for Target wedges (similar) :: Chloé wayfarers (FOUR colors here) :: infinity ring (here) :: ]

[ :: Banana Republic lions head bracelet (similar) :: Essie blanc polish (here) :: ]

Took these shots when it was obviously too bright out, but at least it gave me a chance to bust out my  Chloé sunglasses! :D Celebrated the sunny weather with a scallop edge miniskirt from Torrid. Something about the feminine and flirty detail is just so irresistible to me. :) I do wish the skirt were just a tad longer so I could wear it at the waist, but it's still super cute and perfect for a summer day at the beach. :D

I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Mine consisted of egg hunting, hiking, cooking, and just hanging out, catching up! The best part? Spending time with family, friends, and my amazing bf. ♥
So, so grateful for weekends like this.