MP STYLE GUIDE RSSTag Archives: Plus Size Style
Hayley Hasselhoff Hopes To Help With ‘Huge’
I have tuned into the new show Huge a couple times on ABC family and I really get a kick out of it. Huge takes me back to my weight loss camp days in California. I also have so enjoyed watching Hayley Hasselhoff, you can really tell she is at ease with who she is [...]
MP Street Style: Tracie
I am thankful every day for the amount of amazing boutiques in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I love my neighborhood and Tracie has made it even better with the coolest shop and MP obsession called Brooklyn Charm. Not only is Tracie fabulously curvy she also has major style which she has curated by visiting indie shops and [...]
MP Spotlight: Under $25
For $25 you are set with this peplum ponte dress from FTF. It is perfect for the office or a nice dinner out. Finish it off with a peep-toe pump and a clutch and you will be uptown chic!
Fashion To Figure – Plus Size Ponte Dress
Who Wore It Better: Aimee or Kim
Yes, I am now being compared to Kim Kardashian. Well not really. Kim and I happened to both be rocking similar outfits on the same day and I just had to ask: Who Wore It Better? Me or her?
I had a Faith 21 shopping spree a few days ago at the new Times Square store and put [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Beth Ditto Rocks Spikes
Beth Ditto continues to impress with her fabulous no-holds-bar fashion choices. This time she wore a spiked bodice s at London’s Wireless Festival this past weekend.
I always love her fashion choices but I think this time I would not be going in for a hug…ouch!
Read more at The Cut.
What do you think of her spike [...]
MP Spotlight: Bermuda Shorts
I love Bermuda shorts, they are the perfect length and a comfortable style to last you all through the summer. The longer length of the Bermuda shorts are a forgiving cut for all curvy and plus girls girls, specially if your pear shaped.
Macy’s – Plus Size Tommy Hilfiger Bermuda Shorts
Carmakoma Final Sale
At 6pm (EST) tonight the 60% off sale starts with one of our favorite European plus size brands Carmakoma.
So act quick before your size is gone!
MP City Style: Comfort and Style in Pittsburgh
Like everyone else, I have a bit of a crazy life. Full time job, part time student, model, photographer and fashion blogger. So, most of the time when I style myself in the morning I style myself for COMFORT. It isn’t the most fun I have had with my wardrobe, but it has helped me [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Pure Energy Photoshoot With Leona
Sometimes the best shoots aren’t on fabulous resort locations, or with famous photographers, or a 10-person crew and catered food. Sometimes the best shoots are in the middle of a thunderstorm, with just a designer and photographer and two 12 year-old girls as assistants.
I had the extreme pleasure of shooting last weekend with Angelina Mortarotti, [...]
MP City Style: Indianapolis
Stefani is our newest City Style correspondent from Indianapolis, Indiana she is going to be bringing some Midwest style to you!
‘One of the best fashion trends going on right now is neon and plaid. This trend is everywhere right now, which makes it so easy to find for any size! Here in the midwest the fashion can range [...]
Aimee Meets The Lane Bryant Team
After having a personal shopping trip to the Lane Bryant store at the Easton Town Center we were brought to the Lane Bryant corporate headquarters in Columbus.
Upon arriving we were given a tour of the headquarters that is not only the home of all things curvaceous but the architecture also also inspired by curves.
We had [...]
MP City Style Fresno: Minority Report
California is host to many events. Award shows, fashion week, and the Fashion Style Lounge. FSL is a quarterly fashion and beauty mixer showcasing Fresno’s growing talent. Always in attendance are people of all styles – preppy, sexy, punk, and more. Unfortunately that diversity didn’t apply to the waistlines at last month’s event. At first [...]
MP DIY: JCrew
There are a ton of great stores out there that still do not offer a plus size clothing line, JCrew, for instance may offer a select few items in size 16, but it still makes it hard to find these items and shop head to toe looks from them. Growing up I could only dream [...]
Let Her Eat Cake
Here is a pic of Beyonce wearing her “Let Me Eat Cake” tee by Wild Fox Couture in NYC. This casual weekend style is a favorite of mine, and leave it to Beyonce to sexy up the outfit by adding an open-toed heeled shoe. We love that she loves her curves and isn’t afraid to express [...]
One Top 3 Ways: Add A Little Lace
Transitional pieces are the best and any item you buy that can be worn in multiple ways is definitely a favorite of mine! Here we took one basic scoop neck tunic and styled it in three different ways, here is the first of the three styles.
Since I have a more apple-shaped body I used this wide [...]
May’s Inspiration Board
While May has not brought many flowers, it has brought a lot of inspiration to us in our NYC studio! Check out our May inspiration and some of the key ideas that we shared on our blog:
Spring Fashion Trend- Florals
Menswear Style- Camilla Hansen
Model Visit- Tara Lynn
Shoe Trend- Open Season
Model Off Duty- Marquita Pring
Nail Polish [...]
Encore JHud!
Jennifer Hudson is making the rounds at The Cannes Film Festival promoting her upcoming movie Mandela which she will start filming soon with Terrence Howard in South Africa.
She is looking fabulous, so I had to pull together 3 of my favorite outfits that I’ve seen her wear and show you how to create this look [...]
Shop the Look: Librarian
Its time to work and its not difficult to do in these basic office-appropriate look for you to build from. Mix and match accessories such as pearls, a silk square scarf or a structured bag with a chain handle. Make your look more “sexy” librarian with sky-high nude heels and red lips. This is a look [...]
MP Street Style: Jackie
I met Jackie at the Fashion To Figure grand opening last weekend, I had to get a pic of her in her figure hugging striped skirt and tank combo. I love a simple basic outfit which is perfect for warm weather and her outfit featured lots of texture. She paired it perfectly with neutral flats, [...]
Spice Up Your Style With A Touch Of Animal Print!
Animal print accessories are a great addition to making your outfit look fabulous and we are especially loving the leopard print pieces we are seeing on celebrities this spring! Spice up your daytime outfit by adding a leopard print watch, scarf, or flats and you’ll feel fabulous. Add an animal print clutch or heels to [...]
