MP STYLE GUIDE RSSTag Archives: Plus Size Trends
Spring Trends 2011: Breton Tee
The Breton tee, a nautical-inspired print with French roots, is a closet must-have for this spring. The Breton tee started as a practical garment for fisherman to protect them from the cold and wind. The tee was a long piece of underwear with three-quarter length sleeves and 22 blue-and-white stripes. Coco Chanel was one of the [...]
Spring 2011 Trends: Bag Lady
One of the major trends coming down the runway for 2011 is color and we are seeing it finally making an appearance in stores! Bright, intense pops of color can be scary when thinking of a whole look or finding the shade that works right for you as well as your wardrobe. An easy way [...]
Bloomingdales Fall Plus Size Style Guide
Bloomingdales has launched there new plus size Fall 2010 Style Guide featuring Ford+ models Crystal Renn, Marquita Pring and Michelle Olsen. I am loving the Leather and Lace guide, the leather pencil skirt has my name all over it! We are just loving that Bloomies has given there plus section the same attention as as they [...]
Fall 2010 Trends: Restraint
Done with the 1980′s its now time to move onto the newest decade to draw fashion inspiration. This Fall 2010 season it is time for the 1990′s to have the spotlight. Simplicity paired with understated chic are the key terms for this fall trend, minimalist pieces made in luxurious fabrics with the modern women in mind. While [...]
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, [...]
Shop the Look: America Ferrera
America Ferrera made a red carpet apperance recently for the premier of the movie The Illusionist. America, who recently annouced that she is engaged to her long term boyfreind, Ryan Piers Williams, looked stunning in a one shoulder, bubble hem, cocktail dress. The pleating on this dress makes it a great fit for pear shapes. Macy’s- [...]
Get The Look: The Runaways
The new film “The Runaways” opened this weekend in NYC and we couldn’t be more excited to see the story and the fashions! Based on the book “Neon Angel” by Cherie Currie (played by Dakota Fanning), lead singer of The Runaways, the movie tells their story from her point-of-view along with the friendship she had [...]
2010 Trends: Transparent/Sheer
Sheer or Transparent layers are one of those fabrications which never go out of style. It was all over the Spring 2010 runways so feel free to invest in some pieces while shopping the sale racks or when your favorite spring lines come out. The difference in sheer for the spring 2010 season is that [...]
I Love This Purse
I adore Kooba purses! I am especially loving this one here. I must pick it up! Chain strap purses are everywhere right now, be sure to add one to your closet. It is a classic detail that will be always be chic. Shop It! Kooba – Luisa Bag
MP City Style: Find out what’s happening in Toronto
I am so excited to introduce Kayleigh, our new Toronto-based correspondent! She will be reporting on all the fabulous local fashion, street styles, and of course what the stores are up too in Toronto. “Winter styles vary widely in a city like Toronto. Girls wear everything from leather jackets, to big puffy coats – with [...]
