MP STYLE GUIDE RSSTag Archives: plus size clothing
Black Magic
Black is the new black. Yes, this neutral is back with vengeance. We first saw black very heavily in the punk rock trend, now it has reincarnated into to a new dark romance. This new love affair with the color black also brings new fabrications; such as lace and silk and embellishments; such as rosettes, [...]
Anna Scholz’s Black Label
Anna Scholz recently launched her difussion line; the Black Label. This season the Anna Scholz black label is showing glamour to go with a fresh urban vibe. The “collection offers up an attitude of street savvy and put-together irreverence”. Check out her new video showcasing the edgy fall looks!
Check out the Anna Scholz White Label video here!
What do [...]
MP Model Off Duty: Lauren Koenig
On a hot summer day of go-sees, Plus Model Lauren Koenig stopped by the Madison Plus studio to say hi. As always, we had to get a picture of her warm-weather style before she left us to see more clients.
Shop Plus Model Lauren Koenig’s Look:
Macy’s- Necessary Objects Plus Size Dress
Macy’s- Spense Plus Size Dress, Sleeveless [...]
MP Spotlight: Under $5
I have a huge collection of camis that I wear under most of my tee’s. They up that smoothness factor without going to the Spanx level of control. You can’t beat the price of this cami from Faith 21 with the nice deep neckline at $3.50 each. You can afford to have one in every [...]
Grey Matters
The color grey has emerged as one of the hottest neutrals this year! We first saw the color start to trend last winter with Jennifer Lopez being the first celebrity to sport this trend in a head-to-toe outfit. Moving into the summer the grey trend has only heated up with numerous celebrities wearing the trend [...]
More Naugtigal from City Chic
If the first video from City Chic was not enough for you, here is another. Love the styling of the shoot!
Shop the Look: Jessica Simpson’s Romper
Madison Plus recently spotted Jessica Simpson on Popsugar.com out and about grabbing a bite to eat with a few close friends in LA. She sported a short printed romper and her signature platform pumps to show off her curves and keep cool in the summer heat. She looks great! Madison Plus pulled some of the cutest romper looks to [...]
Beth Ditto Makes a BANG!
Marc Jacobs launched his newest men’s fragrance, BANG, in London at Harvey Nichols. In attendance at the cologne launch was our favorite rocker, Beth Ditto! Check out her saucy look!
Does Beth Ditto’s look make a BANG to you?
MP Exclusive: Carmakoma Lookbook
Carmakoma is all about fashion first, and so is Madison Plus. Fashion is our language and it crosses over countries, cultures, and body sizes. Together, we share several similarities in how we view fashion for the plus market and the goal of empowering our customers to freely express themselves through fashion and personal style. Fashion [...]
MP Fresh Look: Nicolette Mason
We are creating a new section at Madison Plus: MP Fresh Look! We wanted to showcase all of the amazing women (and men, we are looking for you too!) that are empowered, fashionable, creative, intelligent, established, and MP worthy to feature on the site! To kick this section off we had to go to Nicolette Mason. [...]
Who Wore it Better: America vs. Maria
We recently posted a “Shop the Look: America Ferrera” for the great one shoulder dress she wore to the movie premier of The Illusionist. Days later we come across a picture of Maria Menounos wearing a white version of the same dress.
What do you think? Who wore it better: America Ferrera or Maria Menounos?
Real Women for Ultimo
Ultimo went from advertising with Peaches Geldof and Kelly Brook in their lingerie line to now “real women” in their first ever Ultimo Couture line! The campaign showcases 14 unairbrushed images of women ranging in age from 20 to 53 and sizes ranging from 8 t0 18. The women were chosen from a facebook contest.
Ultimo founder [...]
Tara Lynn for Zizi
We were having a morning peruse of our City Style Correspondents blogs and we stumbled upon our Stockholm correspondent Jennifer’s old blog post on Tara Lynn for Zizi. We can’t believe that we missed these great shots of Tara! The styling is definitely on the European side and different from the recent editorials we have seen [...]
MP Model off Duty: Sabina
Sabina is a new, up and coming plus model with Ford+ who is making the transition from straight size to plus. She is a Sweden’s Next Top Model alumni as well. We were so excited to have her come by the MP office so we could snap a photo of her off-duty style. She is so classic [...]
Time to Shine!
Sequins have been slowly popping up on embellished tops everywhere recently. As fashion can always take what started as a subtle trend to the next level, sequins have gone there! Sequins are now not only the statement getter, but in some cases, the outfit! All over sequins are appearing in dresses, tops, purses, hair bands, and even [...]
MP Street Style- Emme!
Last week we were working away in the studio when MP friend Emme called and said she was having lunch for her birthday in the Time Square area and wanted us to stop by to get an exclusive street style pic! Of course we said yes, threw on our stilettos and ran out the door [...]
MP Exclusive: Trentacosta Sale Discount!
Expert designer and MP friend, Darren Trentacosta, wants to share with MP fans an EXCLUSIVE discount that will last July 2nd to July 9th.
Trentacosta is having a 35% off site wide sale, but MP friends will receive 45% off using code (lowercase) mp072010.
Act fast as the merchandise will be moving quickly!
Beyonce in London
Beyonce was out and about in London sporting an amazing jumpsuit with some serious platform heels! She looked absolutely stunning with her curly locks and layered on jacket.
Check out Beyonce’s looks and the recent posts we have done on shopping the jumpsuit trend!
Jump into a Jumpsuit!
Shop the Look: Aimee’s Jumpsuit
Are you going to rock the [...]
Who Wore it Better: Asymetrical Neckline
Dresses with asymetrical necklines have been a big celebrity trend recently! Stars such as Kim Kardashian, Rachelle Lefevre, and Ashley Greene have all been spotted out and about in asymetrical style dresses that give an extra bit of glam to your look.
Shop the asymetrical neckline trend now!
Torrid- Black One-Shoulder Banded Dress
Fashion to Figure- Shimmer Ruffle [...]
MP DIY: Urban Outfitters
It is tough to find a generously cut size large at Urban Outfitters. It has always been a store I’ve struggled with, but I am still determined to try and shop Urban to find the pieces that fit! This happens occasionally, but normally if I want the Urban Outfitters vintage, hipster feel I have to search elsewhere. Here is what I put together for you [...]
Eliza Parker Launch Party
We were so excited to be invited to the Eliza Parker launch party in New York City and had to share some pics with our fans! The Eliza Parker line is designed by Jessica Tenaglia and features clothing that is for fashionable women on the go. The styles works from boardroom to black tie and [...]
Toccara Jones for Evans
Plus Model Toccara Jones is now modeling for Evans UK! Check out some of the new shots from the campaign. I am loving the one with the acid wash leggings!
Which shot of Toccara is your favorite?
Shop the Look: Aimee’s Jumpsuit
I was anti-jumpsuit until I found this jumpsuit. I remember being asked to do one by my old bosses when I was in plus size product development and I told her she was nuts and that it would be a fit nightmare, needless to say I was very wrong. Thats when I started to realize most fashions [...]
