MP STYLE GUIDE RSSTag Archives: plus size dresses
MP Spotlight- Prom Dresses
Today our spotlight is on these charmeuse empire tank prom dresses that come in fuschia and white. These dresses are by Aurora D’Paradiso and are featured on www.PlusSizeBridal.com which also carries plus size prom dresses. The sequins around the empire waist and shoulders bring the eye up and keep the attention on your face. With this dress [...]
Jibri Spring 2010
Jasmine Elder, the creative mind behind one of our fav indie designer lines for plus sizes, Jibri, has just released pictures of her Spring 2010 line! The pictures and dresses look amazing!
The pink dress reminds me of one of the chic dresses that Victoria Beckham would wear but in plus sizes! I also love how Jamine addressed the asymmetrical trend we [...]
Look Red Carpet Ready with Anna Scholz
The Oscars are tonight and we will cover the best curvy stars to hit the red carpet tomorrow morning! In the mean time, get in the mood for glamour with Anna Scholz’s dresses that steal the scene everytime with their ability to convey high drama! We love a good maxi dress!
Double Silk Cowl Maxi Dress
Crepe [...]
March’s First Look: Nautical
We have been seeing the nautical look all over the runway and it’s going to be a huge trend for spring! You can easily get this look by updating your wardrobe with a few key pieces. A crested blazer is a timeless classic that can be easily paired with jeans and a white button up shirt for a, [...]
Christina Hendricks knows how to wear the LBD!
Christina Hendricks is one of our favorite curvacious celebrities. Hendricks’ curves help to enhance the classic Little Black Dress (The LBD) to perfection!
What do you think of her in the LBD? Check out our LBD Issue and shop the MP stylists top picks!
City Style: Paris
Our MP City Style correspondent from Paris, Lalia, is back with more fun and fashion from abroad!
“I just took some photos with my new La Redoute little black dress, and I wanted to share it with everyone. I was inspired by the character Catherine Mayfair from the TV show Desperate Housewives. I found it amusing [...]
Shop the Look: Hilary Duff Chic
Hillary Duff looks chic in this new still from her upcoming ABC Family movie, Beauty & the Briefcase. (Read more here.) This polished workday look incorporates the Spring nude shoe trend. The easy A-line silhouette is perfect for most figures.
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Macys – Spense Three Quarter Sleeve Dress
Macys – Jessica Simpson Pump
Nordstorm – Tory Burch [...]
Gabby Sidibe is Out and About
With award season fast approaching, Gabby Sidibe has been all over promoting her breakout roll in the movie Precious.
On February 25th she attended the Annual Character Approved Awards invitation-only cocktail reception in New York City wearing a floral top, jeans, and boots.
On February 21st she was across the pond in London for the BAFTA [...]
Shop the Look- Amber Riley
Amber Riley is one of our favorite members of the Glee cast. We love this photo of her in a leather jacket with a feminine floral dress for the perfect tough-girl floral look. It’s a contrast that matches up great together; hey, opposites attract, right?
A leather jacket paired with a floral dress is also a great [...]
Resort Report
With all this snow we have been getting here in NYC, I find myself looking out the window wishing for some beach, sand, and a couple of those tropical drinks you have when your on vacation. I love to travel, so I included some pics (below) from my visits to the Caribbean. Vacation fashion is [...]
MP Spotlight: New Arrivals
Anna Scholz new collection White Label for this spring/summer 2010 is just beautiful. Since I am a sucker for prints, I had to highlight this dress from Anna Scholz’s new arrivals.
Silk Habotai Handkerchief Dress
MP Spotlight: New Arrivals
I live in my maxi dresses, and this IGIGI version is perfect to pair with a black blazer and some silver jewelry. Easy, stylish and comfortable!
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Secret Muse Dress
MP Spotlight: New Arrivals
This Evans dress would totally work with the bad girls floral post we did!
Dark Purple Floral Dress
Ruffles Only for Waifs? Beyonce Thinks Not!
We recently did a post on Christina Hendricks’ Golden Globes dress by Christian Siriano that was criticized by Cathy Horyn. Horyn stated in her New York Time’s blog that “You don’t put a big girl in a big dress. That’s rule number one”.
We thought that Hendricks looked amazing and are so happy that another curvaceous beauty, Beyonce, rocked a red-hot ruffle [...]
Kiss The Curves 2010: IGIGI
This past weekend was Kiss The Curves 2010, produced by Tracie Collins. Many designers were featured like Marie Denee,IGIGI, Ashley Stewart, Tru Diva, jewelry designer Corinthia Peoples and many more.
Here is the runway show featuring the designs of Yuliya Raquel for IGIGI:
What do you think of the runway show?
MP Spotlight: New Arrivals
This is a cute little dress from MissPhit, and acts as a perfect palette to layer on fun accessories.
Tell us – do you like this dress?
Jordin Sparks Rocks the Red Dress
I love the red dress and converse that Jordin Sparks is wearing for the 2010 Jordin Sparks Experience. The event also focused on bringing awareness to Allstate Insurance’s X the TXT Campaign; which is a campaign to end texting while driving, which Jordin helped launch late last year.
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Dorothy Perkins – Metallic Heart Engraved Pendnt
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Kim Kardashian’s Red Dress
Kim Kardashian was out promoting her new signature fragrance in a smoking red dress, perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Red is considered to be the most “emotionally intense color” and “stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing”, perfect for attracting your date on Valentine’s Day (Color Psychology).
Kim also pairs her dress with nude heels. Nude heels help to [...]
Win $500 Shopping Spree with IGIGI
How would you like to win a fabulous $500 shopping spree with IGIGI? And just in time for your Valentines Day date.
Fan IGIGI on Facebook, then click on the Events Tab and check off “attending”. That’s it and you are entered and ready to go. The winner will be announced February 5th! Enter Now!!
Tell us what you think [...]
Hard and Soft
Add some structure to your maxi dresses, pair it with a jacket and boots for a perfect blend of hard and soft!
Bloomingdales – Rachel Pally White Label “Terri” Jersey Maxi Dress
Dorothy Perkins – Metal Square Bracelets
Zappos – Promiscuous – Deena (Wide Calf) Boot
Lane Bryant – 3/4 Sleeve Jacket
Bad Girl Florals
Pretty florals go bad, with a mix of leather, spikes and studs.
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ASOS CURVE – Floral Waisted DressEvans – Black Asymetric Biker JacketShopBop – Rogan Studded Combat Boots ShopBop – Sequin Skinny ScarfDorothy Perkins – Gold Studded Bangle SetShopBop – Alice + Oliva Leather Cuff
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 Bra
Evans – Rib Full Briefs
Macys [...]
Evans Bestsellers
Here are some of the best selling items from Evans UK and my new arrival picks, get them before they are sold out!
Shop Evans Now:
Bright Check Western Shirt (£25)
Butterfly Print 2 in 1 Dress (£29.50)
Grey Rib Front Cardigan (£32.50)
LBD: The Little Black Dress
Iconic. Classic. Timeless. The Little Black Dress, or LBD as we call it, is a wardrobe staple and never goes out of style. Work, parties, weekend fun, date night and more – the LBD is like your closet BFF and reaching for it will never let you down.
There are certain pieces that every woman must [...]
Shop Evans’ Great Deals!
Evans always has some of the best deals in fashionable plus size clothing out there. This season is not an exception! Check out some of our favorite styles for going out with friends or running around the city in prices that every MP fashionista can afford.
Evans Look #1
I am obsessed with over the knee boots right now! These Leather Over the [...]
