MP STYLE GUIDE RSSTag Archives: plus size blouses
Spring 2011 Trends: 1970s – 9 to 5
The 1970′s office wear featured shirt-dresses and wrap dresses that became popular after Diane Von Furstenburg started designing them in 1971. Skirts that were an inch or two above the knee paired with blouses was also a very popular office ensemble. Scarves and watches were the accessories du jour. Make-up was kept very natural during the day and [...]
MP Intern Style: Brittny’s Lace Look
How good do I look? MP ladies loved the outfit that I wore to the office last week. Its not only sexy but flattering to my shape and perfect for a fun night out. The bandage skirt creates an amazing hour glass shape and the black tunic flatters my mid section. The real eye catchers [...]
MP Model Off Duty: Abby Valdes
Abby Valdes of Ford+ Models came by the Madison Plus office to share her style! Abby’s style combined such beautiful feminine touches, such as a lace blouse, with menswear finishes, such as a creme blazer and two-tone oxfords. She also added a sexy edge to the outfit with the see-threw lace blouse paired with a [...]
MP City Style Fresno: Writing My Own Rules
Growing up I was told by the media what to and not to wear – as if there was a fat girl’s guide on how to dress hidden deep in society’s bookshelves. “Don’t wear horizontal stripes; it will make you look wide,” they said. I listened to them, and my Fashion Analysis professor, when I [...]
MP Model Off Duty: Fluvia
Fluvia, Erica and I met up for lunch last week in Union Square and before we said good-bye we had to snap her photo to share her “off duty” style. Fluvia was raving about the denim from Dorothy Perkins and how they are perfect for her hips. Shop Fluvia’s look! Evans – Wood Bead Stretch [...]
Acid Trip
Acid colors are having a huge appeal this spring! Day-glo citrus colors are popping up everywhere in limes, lemons, and oranges that we can not resist! Pair these bright colors with neutral pieces, especially white, to stand out in the crowd but not be too over the top. Check out some of our fav items! [...]
Go Gingham!
A popular style that has been around since the 17th century and still big today is the gingham pattern. Most commonly seen in blue and white, gingham this season is trying out some new colors and styles and we are loving it! Check out some of our favorites and go get your own gingham pronto! [...]
Shop the Look: Jennifer Hudson
Jennifer Hudson was at Brooks & Dunn’s “Last Rodeo Show” at Las Vegas’s MGM Grand recently. Hudson joined the group that included Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood. She looked perfect for the occasion with a loose fitting blouse, jeans, over-the-knee boots, and a form fitting vest to pull it all together. She is casual yet put together [...]
Shop the look: Z. Cavaricci Couture for Torrid
The denim line, Z. Cavaricci Couture, now has a line available on Torrid! I was very impressed by the denim assortment as well as the separates. The collection is very concise and can be easily mixed and matched. I also really liked the combination of feminine ruffles mixed with the edgier studs and motorcycle inspired [...]
The Botanist
Florals are popping up everywhere this spring; liberty print tunics, floral border print dresses, floral stud earrings, floral sheaths, rose rings and necklaces, and many more bloom inspired treasures! Finish these looks with great stems! What do you think of these freshly picked spring florals? Look 01 Shopbop – Bop Bijoux Stretch Lace Flower Sequin HeadbandEvans – [...]
2010 Trends: Cotton Candy Sugar High!
This Spring 2010, we are going to be seeing PASTELS in the fashion mix! Check out an early trend preview with MP! Ulta – Essie Nail Polihs in Madimoiselle Dorothy Perkins – Mint Green Opaque Tights Dorothy Perkins – Blush Pink Opaque Tights Dorothy Perkins – Red Punch Our Foldover Tote Evans – Cotton Soft [...]
