MELISSA MASSE SPRING PREVIEW EVENT

A couple weekends ago, I was lucky enough to head to LA for Melissa Masse's Spring Preview. As a big fan of her bold and playful prints, I was excited to see what she had in store for us. Needless to say, I wasn't disappointed!

So many cheery prints and patterns!How gorgeous and these women?! Loving the dress Melissa is wearing!Always a good time with these girls! :D :D :D
Such a sweet garden party setup!Seriously, how amazing does Ivory look in that jumpsuit?Ivory, Reah, and Gabi! Love these girls. So sweet!Cutest. Girls. Ever.Monique and Jay! <3 <3 <3

Loooooooooved this dress from the preview! Chevron print forever! ^__^



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TAKING SHAPE: BOOST YOUR CQ

Whoop whoop! Finally out of the hospital and back home, and just in time for the Sonsi Boost Your CQ Twitter Event! :) If you haven't yet, I really hope you'll take 5 minutes to take the quiz and share your results with me! :)

[ :: City Chic jacket c/o Sonsi :: Forever 21 tank :: Phillip Lim for Target skirt :: ]
[ :: Phillip Lim for Target bag :: Prabal Gurung for Target heels :: ]

I'll go into more detail about my quiz results during the Twitter event, but I think a super cute aspect of the quiz is that Sonsi has special product picks for you based on your results! This City Chic jacket was one of the items that popped up after my quiz, and I absolutely adore it! The studded shoulder pads and sheer sleeves are perfection, and the floaty hem pretty much completes me!

I hope you guys will tune in to Twitter tomorrow at 9PM EST (#BoostYourCQ should direct you to all our tweets) to hang out with me, Sonsi, CeCe, and Reah! We'll be talking all about embracing your curves, our favorite fashion trends, and everything in between! Sonsi will also be giving away over $300 worth of gift cards. Pretty awesome! :)









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FASHION FUN: BOOST YOUR CQ WITH SONSI!

You may have seen some chatter over on Twitter about plus size e-tailer, Sonsi's, #BoostYourCQ movement--if not, let me fill you in! It is all about learning to embrace your curves and boosting your "Curvy Quotient" as they like to call it. Curious what your CQ is? Check out the quiz here and find out your score and shop special picks for you now! :)

In other fun news, Sonsi will be hosting a Twitter party on Tuesday 10/15 at 9PM EST with yours truly (❤❤❤!), along with amazing stylist and fashion expert, Reah Norman and fabulous fashion and lifestyle blogger, my girl CeCe from The Big Girl Blog! :)

I hope you guys will log on and hang out with us for a bit to chat about the Boost Your CQ quiz results, fashion, curves, and everything in between! :) There will be some pretty sweet gift card prizes as well, so definitely tune in! ;) You can check out more and RSVP for the event on Sonsi's site by clicking the invite below! Hope to see you there! ;)



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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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I Am Torrid: Spring Preview and Blogger Event

Last month several bloggers and I were invited to Torrid HQ for their SS3013 Preview! I loved seeing the design process, from gathering inspiration to perfecting fit. We also got to style looks for a fun photoshoot with a couple of our favorite pieces! The images from the shoot were just released and I'm so excited to share them with you! :)

Outfit details after the jump! :)
{{ Look 1 }}
Okay really, the photographer was making me laugh. Hence the squishy face. haha. Obsessed with the London Calling shirt. SO soft and so perfect with jeans or shorts! Also, if you haven't tried Torrid's Stiletto Skinny jeans yet, you're missing out! They fit like an absolute DREAM.
[ :: Stiletto skinny jeans :: London Calling t-shirt :: 3/4 sleeve blazer :: lace espadrille wedges :: ]
[ :: cross & spike necklace set :: leather and gold bow bracelet :: studded bracelet :: ]

{{ Look 2 }}
Obsessed with this blazer! I wish they still had this color available. I want it! I'm also loving the scalloped detail on this top. It's on my to-buy list for Hawaii! :D
[ :: red eyelet blazer (in white here) :: scalloped hem top :: distressed boyfriend jeans ::  ]
[ :: double finger ring :: cream bangles :: studded bracelet :: ]

[ :: All the bloggers! :D (I wore this striped Gap dress to the event) :: ]
I had so much fun catching up with my LA bloggers, meeting new ones, and getting to know all the amazing people on the Torrid team! I can't wait to see everyone again. Thank you so much, Torrid, for showing us all such a good time!

Nordstrom Encore Fall Fashion Preview

I was so psyched to be invited to the Nordstrom Fall Fashion Preview, hosted by Marie Denee! I've been a longtime fangirl of Nordstrom (I was a Brass Plum girl growing up. :P), so I was stoked to see that they were reaching out and having a Fall Fashion Preview for plus size shoppers! The event was also at "my" Nordstrom (South Coast Plaza) during the Annual Sale, so, you know--I couldn't not go.

[ :: Rachel Pally dress :: Dolce Vita wedges :: Gogo Philip earrings :: Evans filigree shield ring :: Isabella Fiore bag :: ]

With the lady of the hour herself!




A few of my favorite looks!

Cornelius, Tulin, and Ashley Nell

With Jen Wilder of Cult of Cali! ♥

Ivory and Kena posing at the photo booth--so cute!

Love how cute these mini cupcakes were!

Our photobooth picture. :D

You can shop the Annual Sale HERE, and check out Marie's website HERE. :D

Designer Spotlight: BECCA ETC

Last Friday, a few of my favorite bloggers and myself were invited to check out the new plus size swimwear line by Rebecca Virtue, BECCA ETC!

I can't express how excited I am to have another awesome plus size swimwear line out--BECCA ETC is full of flirty swimsuits in gorgeous colors, with fun details like sassy hardware and chic shapes, and an awesome selection of coverups perfect for going from the beach to drinks with the girls. What's amazing about this line is that there really is something for everyone--Becca Etc. includes bikinis in a variety of colors, tankinis in cute shapes with adorable crochet detailing, and chic one pieces for a little extra coverage.

 

Rebecca Virtue, designer for BECCA ETC

Wheeee~~

Me, Marie, Tulin, Reah, Ivory

Monique, Chenese, Rebecca, and Cid!

One of the things I loved about the BECCA ETC line is its awesome use of color and prints. All too often, plus size women are stuck with the basic black or navy one pieces in some tummy-cinching "control" fabric! I'm all for a little smoothing out, but sometimes you just want to look cute and not feel like you've got spanx on. Just check out all these colors and threads in their sewing room!

Onto the good stuff...here are a few of my favorite looks from the swimwear collection!

From the"Animal Instincts" collection! I'm totally getting that swimdress and one shoulder coverup. SO cute!

Continue reading for more photos of the BECCA ETC 2012 Swim Collection! :)

From the "blossom" collection. Cute print, LOVE the coverups!



Also from the "blossom" collection...Both the top and bottom are reversible! :P




Rebecca talking about her signature crochet pieces--the detailing is gorgeous! It's so nice to see colors and textures used on plus size swimsuits!

BECCA ETC also carries these shapes in basic black, bright coral, and aqua, and is currently offered in sizes 0x-2x, (ranging from a 14-22). In my opinion, it runs a little small, but, like most swimsuits, I'm sure it forms to your body with use. The attention to detail is fantastic--the tops have double reinforced boning on the sides, eliminating the need for an underwire (at least for me), and the hardware, and ruffles, and fabric textures are to die for. Overall, I'm super happy that in a category of plus size fashion (spon link) that is so often overlooked, BECCA ETC is seeking to fill a gap!

BECCA ETC can currently found online at Everything But Water, Bonton.com, and will be stocked at Nordstrom, Macy's, and Everything But Water stores.

For more updates on what's happening at BECCA ETC, follow them on Facebook!
You can also check out the full 2012 collection here!