I HEART NY

Hi guys! Happy Thursday! :DWearing my love for New York today...
 I'm still all about embellished and amped up sweatshirts for everyday wear (rather than being banished to the gym-only pile), and this graphic version from Wet Seal is one of my current favorites. I really do love New York (home to so many amazing restaurants, different cultures, incredible fashion, and some of the CUTEST. dogs. ever.). Hopefully, I can make it back soon since my last trip didn't go at ALL according to plan. In the meantime, I'll just have to wear my favorite city (okay one of my favorites) on my chest!
[ :: NYC sweatshirt c/o wet seal (on sale for $11!):: Forever 21+ sequin skirt :: Phillip Lim for Target bag :: ]
[ :: Mossimo boots (on sale for $18!):: Forever 21 bracelet :: ]







[ :: NYC sweatshirt c/o wet seal (on sale for $11!):: Forever 21+ sequin skirt :: Phillip Lim for Target bag :: ]
[ :: Mossimo boots :: Forever 21 bracelet :: ]




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TARTAN LOVE

Happy New Year! I hope you've all had a great holiday season and are amped to make this year even better than the last! I was iffy about sharing my resolutions with the internets because, let's face it, accountability. lol! But one week in, and finally getting the nerve up to share, here goes a basic rundown...
Learn French.Already on this! Planning a family trip to France this year so my goal is to be able to carry on basic conversation. And you know, ask where the bathroom is, order cheese and a baguette, and make a purchase. I've clearly got my priorities in order. I'm using the Duolingo iPhone/iPad app and I can't recommend it enough!
Spend more time outside.Working in an office all day then coming home to work on my blog or catch up on How I Met Your Mother makes it way too easy to stay inside all day. Three easy ways I plan to get some more sunshine and fresh air in my life are 1) eat meals outside--pack a picnic and find a grassy spot to dine al fresco during the lunch hour, 2) get out of the gym--instead, go for hikes, hit the pool, and venture into "sports," lol and 3) take in all that So Cal has to offer--gorgeous mountains, soft sandy beaches, and all the pretty parks a girl could ask for. Being outside makes me happy, and I want to make sure I'm doing everything I can to make myself happy this year!
Wear sunscreen.A lifetime of sunbathing, beach bumming, and crappy sunscreen habits has left me with less than desirable skin, and I need to remedy this ASAP. Currently getting my Aveeno on daily--on top of being SPF50, my face smells like a Hawaiian vacation. Win.
Be mindful of my food.It's easy to buy prepared, packaged food, like that triple-washed, already cut salad, but I want to do what I can to buy local, organic foods, support local businesses, and prepare meals at home. I've always enjoyed cooking (I wanted to own a restaurant when I was little!) but recently, it's fallen to the wayside. Gameplan: buy small quantities, buy often, and buy in season! Already signed up for a CSA share from Tanaka Farms. Super excited! To learn about CSA programs and find one near you, check out Local Harvest. :) 
Prioritize my happiness.It's too easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of never-ending to-do lists and impending deadlines. Maybe it's a selfish resolution, but you can't take your career with you when you depart this earth, so you might as well take a step back from the chaos, smell the proverbial flowers, and relax.
 “It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” ― Ernest Hemingway






[ :: tartan moto jacket c/o Wet Seal+ :: City Chic top :: Torrid skinny jeans :: ][ :: Bella Vita boots :: Forever 21 bag :: ]
What are some of your resolutions this year? :D Any of you have the same resolutions as me? Would love to keep track of progress with you guys! :)



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[[summer classics]] wet seal event and $100 giveaway!

Happy Monday! I'm super excited to share that Wet Seal is now carrying their plus size selection in certain stores (check out the store list here!). I love trying clothes on before I buy, so this is great news!

In celebration of their in-store launch, Wet Seal is hosting an event in Brea, CA this Friday afternoon. I'll be there, so come hang out, get pampered, and shop with me! :) All the event details are at the bottom of this post. Hope to see you there! :D

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Wet Seal was also awesome enough to hook one reader up with a $100 giftcard to shop Wet Seal online or in-store!
There are a couple ways to enter:

• Comment on this post with your name and a way to contact you (can be email or twitter!) Easy, right? :)
• Follow @CurvyGirlChic and @WetSeal on Twitter and comment below with your twitter handle! (One Entry)
• Follow @CurvyGirlChic and @WetSealFashion on Instagram and comment again with your instagram name! (One Entry)

*Giveaway ends 8/30/13. Sponsored by Wet Seal!

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Outfit details:
[ :: polka dot dress and denim jacket c/o Wet Seal :: topshop necklace :: ]
[ :: Michael Kors heels :: Target sunglasses :: Evans ring :: H&M clutch :: ]



Hope to see you guys at Brea on Friday! Let me know if you'll be able to make it. Would love to meet you all! :D
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IN PRINT

Maxi dresses forever.

[ :: tribal maxi c/o Wet Seal :: LOFT necklace (similar) :: Torrid spike bracelet (similar) :: ]
[ :: Prabal Gurung for Target heels (similar) :: Claudia Firenze bag (similar) :: ]

Adding to my collection of so-comfortable-you-could-sleep-in-them maxi dresses with this tribal number from Wet Seal! I love the almost sketched on print and the billowy structure. I got an email a couple days ago asking what I would recommend for a busy woman on the go who needs to be able to move around but doesn't want to wear jeans. The answer that immediately popped into my head was a maxi dress. So comfortable and versatile!






[ :: tribal maxi c/o Wet Seal :: LOFT necklace (similar) :: Torrid spike bracelet (similar) :: ]
[ :: Prabal Gurung for Target heels (similar) :: Claudia Firenze bag (similar) :: ]

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coziest

[ :: skinny pants c/o Wet Seal (available here) :: Old Navy sweater (similar) :: LOFT tshirt (similar) :: ]
[ :: Torrid boots (similar) :: H&M necklace (similar) & bag (similar) :: Modcloth ring (similar) :: ]






[ :: skinny pants c/o Wet Seal (available here) :: Old Navy sweater (similar) :: LOFT tshirt (similar) :: ]
[ :: Torrid boots (similar) :: H&M necklace (similar) & bag (similar) :: Modcloth ring (similar) :: ]

The first few weeks of January always have me on the verge of getting sick (I chalk it up to the awesome holidays coming to an end), so I'm constantly reaching for my comfiest, coziest knits! This oversized sweater is an old clearance find that I picked up during one of my date nights when I'd decided to wear the ~cute~ outfit instead of the practical, warm-enough option. The things we do for fashion! :P

These skinnies from Wet Seal are probably my new favorite lounging pants--they're ridiculously comfortable (like sweats!) but cut with a skinny fit so the overall look isn't sloppy. Looove. Word of advice, if you haven't bought from Wet Seal in a while, order your usual adult size! I sized up since I thought the junior sizing would run small, but my regular size would have been perfect. Oh well. still love these! :D

I hope you're all having an awesome week! Thanks for reading! ♥

throwback

[ :: Striped dress c/o Wet Seal (available here) :: Forever 21+ moto jacket (similar) :: Torrid tights (here) :: ]
[ :: Mossimo clutch (wristlet version here, clutch here) :: F21+ belt & heels (similar) :: ]
[ :: Torrid ring (here) :: F21 silver necklace (thanks Van! :D) :: DIY chain necklace :: ]




[ :: Striped dress c/o Wet Seal (available here) :: Forever 21+ moto jacket (similar) :: Torrid tights (here) :: ]
[ :: Mossimo clutch (wristlet version here, clutch here) :: F21+ belt & heels (similar) :: ]
[ :: Torrid ring (here) :: F21 silver necklace (thanks Van! :D) :: DIY chain necklace :: ]

Be totally honest. When you think of Wet Seal, what comes to mind? For me, it brings me back to my middle school days of flared jeans and 4-inch foamy platform sandals. I'd ditch class (sorry mom & dad), plaster my walls with posters, and have deep intellectual conversations about who was better--Backstreet Boys or 'N Sync.

All kidding aside, Wet Seal has come a long way since then. Sure, they still have your usual junior plus items, but they also have some awesome gems like this dress, which I am in absolute LOVE with. The wavy striped print is so modern but feels a little Japanese print-inspired, and the fit is comfy perfection. Can't wait to wear it bare-legged in the summer! ♥

What do you guys think of Wet Seal's new plus size offerings? I'm pretty psyched to have a new (old?) place to shop! :D