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[ :: velvet blazer c/o Susan Graver for QVC (here) :: Asos Curve body (similar) :: H&M skirt (similar) :: ]
[ :: oak point crossbody c/o Alexandra Satine (here) :: Jeffrey Campbell heels (here) :: ]
[ :: Nordstrom & Forever 21 bracelets (similar; here) :: Topshop ear cuff (similar) :: ]






[ :: velvet blazer c/o Susan Graver for QVC (here) :: Asos Curve body (similar) :: H&M skirt (similar) :: ]
[ :: oak point crossbody c/o Alexandra Satine (here) :: Jeffrey Campbell heels (here) :: ]
[ :: Nordstrom & Forever 21 bracelets (similar; here) :: Topshop ear cuff (similar) :: ]

Last week I was lamenting my pale, pale skin, but I've kind of come to embrace it. I'm not usually a fan of red lips or red tops on myself since I feel like it brings out my reddish (see: sundamaged) complexion, but the recent lack of sun-worshipping has given me new lease on the color. Perfect time to whip out a vampy look with this amazing velvet blazer and studded top (bodysuit, actually).

Finished off my outfit with this bag by Alexandra Satine, an amazing designer who specializes in totally stylin' bags that do double (or triple or quadruple or quintuple) duty. The white calf hair flap on this sexy number is actually ANOTHER bag that slips out and has its own gold chain for dressier occasions. Mind. Blown.

Shopping Spotlight: Plus Size Lingerie Picks

It's February! ♥ And as much as you may try to convince me that Valentine's Day is a commercial holiday crafted by card companies to boost sales, I really don't care. *flips hair* Not like we should need a holiday to celebrate love, but it never hurts to give our significant others a little push in the right direction. ;)

I don't usually cover lingerie on my blog, but with Valentine's Day rolling around, my email has been absolutely bombarded with some of the cutest lingerie sets EVER(!!!), so I figured I'd share my favorites in case you guys are looking for some new underpinnings! ;) I tend to use this holiday as an excuse to invest in some cute new sets, so I figured I couldn't be alone. :P I mean really, how amazing is that mint babydoll from Cacique?!

Shop the looks here!

1. Cacique exclusively at Lane Bryant 2. Cacique exclusively at Lane Bryant 3. Cacique exclusively at Lane Bryant

4. Torrid 5. Torrid 6. Torrid

7. Hips & Curves 8. Hips & Curves

♥ Which ones are your faves? Are you picking up something new for Valentine's Day? :) ♥