Happy New Year to you all! I hope you’ve had a happy and safe holiday season with your families and friends. I’ve read a lot on social media the past few days. The theme seems to be New Years, but the tones are drastically different. There are the optimistic people making plans and goals for 2014. There are the “anti-resolutionists” who are just pretty much trying to bum everyone who is trying out by saying how their year will suck just like last year. And then there is my LEAST favorite…the super negative nancies who are just saying things like “I’m SO SICK of New Years statuses!” I’m sorry?…
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Recently, I am obsessed with English fashion and beauty. From the way that they dress over the top and on trend almost all the time, to the fact that they rock big hair and thick, dark liner with light lips…I can’t help but be totally consumed. My obsession began when I was younger, loving British brand Burberry. Of course, coming from a small family in Midwestern USA, I didn’t have the budget for Burberry (and still don’t,) but the colors and feel are something I carry throughout my wardrobe and incorporate into my style. My most fond memory in London during my travels in high school was AT the Burberry…
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I swear, I use Pinterest more than I use anything else. Why wouldn’t I? It has all the things I like: low calorie recipes, fashion, makeup, home decor, wedding ideas…it’s perfect! When I saw this look that a friend of mine pinned, I immediately loved it for fall. And then right after, I thought, “Oh wow! I can totally do that look, no problem!” So this is my “Pinspired” Plus Size Outfit of the Day. You can check out my Pinterest to see the original pin. The Pretty Plus is also a board on there, so you should follow that while you’re there! (I really love this picture, by…
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I had this idea in my head to do some plus size celebrity outfits of the day. So when I posted a poll to get some feedback about what you like and want to see more of from The Pretty Plus, I included Celeb Inspired Outfits to that list. As I had imagined, it was one of the highest chosen options. This week, I am bringing an Amber Riley inspired outfit. Most people know her from Glee and if they follow any form of celebrity fashion news, you will know that Amber is continually awarded for being one of the best dressed. She is curvy and fabulous. If I could…











