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January 2018

[Bernise’s Corner] Black and White – Part 2 +Linkup

written by GIgi

*Note: Some of these links are affiliate links. This means I will get a small commission from anything you buy.

Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful week and I wish you guys have a safe and fun weekend. This week I am posting part two of my ‘Black and White’ series. You can find the first part of this series here. This time, my mother Bernise is wearing the scarlet wig and looking fabulous in her plus size white animal print top, tights, and bitching black boots.

First, let’s talk about the white top. It’s a plus size white zebra print top. You guys know that I just love a print, even when it’s a pretty straightforward and simple print like this. I also love the way that this top is cut. Pro tip: a v-neck is a great way to show a little skin and without showing any of your cleavage.

Next, to match is this very basic pair of white leggings. Now, personally, I don’t wear white. I’m just a messy person all around and I always end up spilling something it. My mother, however, doesn’t have that same hangup. She has tons of white clothing and accessories.

Then, to really give that monotone look, my mother, pulled out these gorgeous patent black leather boots. I always I find patent leather just a tad bit sexy. To me, adding a patent leather item just always adds a dash of sex appeal to any outfit. This outfit really proves that you can still look fabulous and attractive at any age. And honestly, this outfit is totally age appropriate, if that is one of your primary concern.

Finally, I want to talk about these white moonstone jewelry. My mom originally bought this set from JVC. Unfortunately for my mother’s pocketbook, she has a slight addiction to the various home shopping networks. I always tease her about this, but my mother loves jewelry and a lot of times she gets the best deals from shopping like this.

And this is how my mother Bernise pulled off this gorgeous black and white outfit. What do you guys think? Love it or hate it? Let me know down in the comments!

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Here are some similar items:

Plus Size Zebra Longline Asymmetrical T-Shirt // Plus Size Cotton Leggings – XX-Large (16-18) / White // Dream 4″ Heel Plus Size Wide Width Boots Side Lace Black Patent 9-16 // Technibond Moonstone Cabochons Pendant, Earrings & Ring Sz 7 Jewelry Set

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January 26, 2018 4 comments

Outfits The Remix

[Remix] Shelbee (Shelbee on the Edge)

written by GIgi

Shelbee

Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and I hope you have a tolerable Monday back at work. This remix is from Shelbee from fashion blog ‘Shelbee on the Edge’. Shelbee has a quirky and unique style that always makes me rethink how I mix and match my own outfits. Every outfit gives me tons of inspiration for my own outfits. Shelbee’s motivation and theme for her blog is to show that women over 40 can be stylish and that style has no age limit.

Shelbee was one of the first bloggers I befriended when I started on this blogging journey. I maintain that Shelbee is one of the hardest working bloggers on the net. Not only is she a blogger, but she is a stay at home mother to her two cute little boys in Watertown, New York. With everything on her plate, she is always making boss moves and I’m just constantly in awe of Shelbee’s stamina and perseverance. Shelbee also the kindest person ever, she took this newbie fashion blogger under her wing and helped me even when she really didn’t know me. So, it was no question that I would remix Shelbee’s outfit this time around.

I want to to thank her for giving me permission to repost photos from her blog.

The Remix

Note: There are some affiliate links below. This means if you click and buy an item, I will get a small commission from it.

Remix – Shelbee On The Edge by dressthemup featuring a tie belt

Choosing what outfit I would pick was super hard! There are just so many fantastic outfits that Shelbee has won. However, I couldn’t deny instantly loving this outfit the moment I saw it.

In the original post, Shelbee chooses a plus size cognac colored velvet skater dress from Dresslily. Unfortunately, that dress is sold out, so I scrambled to find an alternative. Thankfully, Rosewholesale had this gorgeous alternative in Olive Green. I think Olive Green is that one universal color that can be worn by everyone no matter their skin tone

Next is this is pretty samba sash belt from Modcloth. I usually don’t shop at ModCloth, but I just adored this belt and it really resembles the belt Shelbee wore in the original post. Unfortunately, the color of the original belt’s color didn’t really match what I was going for.

Over the dress, I paired up this beautiful fur bordered poncho that I found on eBay. It’s so pretty and the price is practically a steal. Of course, there are the accessories such as the opaque plus size tights, the gold tone stainless watch, and this gorgeous gold necklace from Nordstroms.

And finally, my favorite part of this outfit was these fabulous olive green ankle boots. I know that Shelbee wore simple flat work boots in the original photos. However, I couldn’t resist adding this beautiful olive combat high heeled ankle boots. I wish I could wear heels, just to strut around in these beautiful boots.

This is my remix of Shelbee’s outfit from her post ‘My Instagram Husband‘. You can find Shelbee on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Plus, and Pinterest. So what do you guys think? Do you love it or hate it? Let me know down in the comments!

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Bell Sleeve Velvet Skater Short Cocktail Dress // Women Autumn Spring Faux Fur Collar Poncho Cape Thin Stole Wrap Hoody Coat Lot // Heart Pendant Necklace //Women’s Tights – Xhilaration // Beston GF08 Women’s Faux Suede Lace-up Side-zip Block-high-heel Combat Ankle Booties // Fossil Women’s Virginia Gold or Two Tone Stainless Steel Watch

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January 22, 2018 3 comments

Casual Featured Articles Gigi's Corner Outfits

[Gigi’s Corner ] Black and White – Part I + Linkup

written by GIgi

Note: There are affiliate links in this post. This means if you click on a link and you buy an item I will get a small commission from what you buy.

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you had a wonderful week and I wish you guys an awesome one weekend. For this week and next week I will be showing my take and then my mother’s take on a black and white plus size outfit. I think this will be a fun way for me to show you guys how my mother and I differ in our style.

With this outfit, I wanted to do something that was both comfortable but cute. I have had this black and white poncho for years. I wear it every year when the weather dips below 50 degrees down here. It’s just so warm, and I love the fringe at the end. I’m a huge fan of the sort of Artec print. It really makes it the centerpiece of this outfit.

Underneath the shawl, I went with a simple plus size black turtle kneck I bought at Target. Next, I paired it with just one of the many pairs of black leggings I own. Then, I put on my old black knee-length Classique boots from Blair that I bought ten years ago. The thing about those boots is that they are wide calf and they have latest so long in my wardrobe when other boots I have bought have basically broken down in less than a year.

Anyway, The thing about wearing all black, it really gives me a streamlined silhouette and really makes me look a bit thinner which I absolutely love. It makes me feel sexy even though I’m covered from head to toe.

Finally, I decided to add some pop of color with my scarlet short bob wig. It’s the same wig my mom will wear in Part II of this series and then the very last item is this very cute leather maroon handbag that I bought second hand at the thrift store.

This is my plus size black and white outfit. Stay tuned next week when I show my mother’s take on this outfit. What do you think? Do you love it or hate it? Let me know down in the comments!

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Open-Front Poncho // Warm Essentials® by Cuddl Dudds® Women’s Smooth Stretch Thermal Long Sleeve Turtle Neck Top // Womens Solid Leggings Stretch Pants Long Full Length One Size Plus 1X 2X 3X // Journee Collection Womens Wide Calf Buckle Detail Boots

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January 19, 2018 12 comments

Evening Outfits

[Evening] Girl’s Night Out

written by GIgi

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Happy Monday peeps! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Today, I am doing an outfit perfect for a plus size girl’s night out on the town. It’s sexy enough to get attention at the club, but not too racy if that ou will be showing EVERYTHING off. The thing I love about this outfit is not only in a slightly unusual color palette but every item can be used more than once in several different types of outfits. When I’m shopping, this is my biggest objective I am always looking into clothing or accessories to add wardrobe that can be used in both day and night looks.

The centerpiece of this outfit is this fantastic jumper from Nordstrom’s. I usually don’t shop Nordstroms, even though they have plus size department. The reason why is because their items are usually way out of my tiny budget. Although, there have been times that I have splurged during their big annual sale.

This jumper is something I would totally splurge on and not feel one bit guilty for it.

Next, I paired this jumper with the luxurious looking aqua/light turquoise colored faux fur coat. All over the fashion blogs and Instagram, I’m seeing nothing but glorious faux fur coats. To me, I instantly associate them with luxury and wealth. With faux fur, you can get the luxe look without quibbling over the morality of wearing real animal fur! And honestly, faux is WAY cheaper than real fur anyway. So it’s totally a win-win scenario!

I’m also a huge fan of the unusual color, which is something you totally wouldn’t see every day just walking down the street. And speaking of the color palette, when I was looking for color inspiration on google images I immediately knew that I wanted a color palette that was a little bit out of the box. So I choose this color palette of gold, turquoise, and cranberry. It’s very winter meets autumn.

Now, I had a dilemma when choosing the shoes. I found two great pairs of shoes and they were both so gorgeous and just couldn’t decide! Then I said, “Screw it!” And decided to add both to this outfit, and I am honestly very pleased with my choices. The first shoe is a traditional pump, I really the shine of the shoe and how sleek it looks. It also adds to the overall feeling of luxury.

On the other hand, I choose this very fun and chunky high heel sandal. It has sort of a velour or velvet texture which is so in right now. And if your dancing, obstinately the chunky sandals will be easier on your feet when you are trying to get your groove on.

As for the accessories, I continued my theme of luxury with gold accents a very cute champaign and gold beaded clutch. Then I paired it with these huge gold and turquoise earrings, and this the cherry on the top of this outfit, in my opinion, is this to DIE for a multi-chain necklace from BeBe.

And that’s is my complete plus size outfit for a night out on the town with your girlfriends. What do you think? Do you love it or hate it? Let me know down in the comments!

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Convertible Wide Leg Jersey Jumpsuit // Winter Womens Faux Fur Thick Coat Jacket Cardigan Outwear Parka Overcoat M-4XL // MerMer Women Fashion Turquoise High Heel Pointed Toe Stiletto Pumps Extra Size // Nine West® “Dempsey” Chunky Heel Sandals // Alex Drop Earrings //Multi-Strand Chain Necklace // Women’s Estee & Lilly Tapestry Frame Clutch – Champagne

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// Creative Mondays Link Up // Fake It Until You Make It Link Up // Beauty by Miss L Link Up //Color and Grace Link Up // Mix It Mondays //

January 15, 2018 2 comments

Bernise's Corner Casual Outfits

[Bernise’s Corner ] Longing For Autumn + Linkup

written by GIgi

Happy Friday, peeps! Today, I’m not doing a post from own my personal wardrobe, but instead from my mother Bernise. If you been reading any of my previous posts this past year you will notice that I mention my mom a lot on this blog. The reason for this is that I live with her because I am co-parenting my four nieces and my nephew and to make it more convenient for everyone I live at home. However, my mother and I have always been very close, and I am lucky enough to count my mom as one of best friends.

My mother is a retired Certified Nurse’s Assistant. In the beginning, my mother was a single parent working herself to death in nursing homes to support me and my two younger sisters. And when I was younger she would spend most of her money on her children and practically none for herself. Then it all changed once she unofficially retired, and was able to afford to have bariatric weight loss surgery.

It was a long drawn out process, but after the surgery, my mother felt comfortable enough in her own body now to start buying clothing for herself. So, as a someone who both loves clothes and fashion, we would both geek out over our clothing finds. And then I created the blog, and my mother was very supportive and even allowed me to borrow from extensive jewelry collection and wig collection.

in all of my previous “Gig’s Corner” posts, almost all of my jewelry pieces have come from her collection. Not only that, I would often ask her opinions and ideas on outfits. This happened so much that I then decided that since she was contributing so much to blog that I would give her own corner of it.

As for this outfit, I just love the colors and the way she put all of the items together. I especially loved her very comfy brown woolen cardigan. I am a huge fan of how the cardigan ties at waist, which really emphasizes my mother’s fantastic waistline. Underneath, there is a fantastic inverse leopard print blouse. It’s a thrift store find, but it’s such an unusual piece. To match the shirt, my mother paired it with just a simple pair of tan leggings, that I know from my own experience that is both comfy and versatile.

The whole outfit really made me think of Autumn, even though this outfit was taken in Early December. As you guys know, Autumn is my favorite time of year. I just adore the colors of that particular season and I especially love how the color brown looks on black women. If you are a black woman, depending on your shade of your skin, the color of brown can really make your skin pop!

Finally, are the brown fleece lined boots! I am such a fan of these boots, and they are totally my favorite item out of my mother’s outfit. The boots definitely make this outfit stand out. I especially a huge fan of the buckles, on the top. My mother got these pair of boots at the PX, the military store on base.

My step-father Bruce is a retired army veteran, so of course, as an army wife, she gets all types of benefits. I’m so jealous, at the all the good deals she gets at the PX.

Anyway, this is my mother’s casual outfit for Autumn. What do you think? Love it or hate it? Let me know down in the comments!

P.S. I forgot when I originally posted this that today is my mother’s 56th birthday. Happy Birthday to the greatest, kindest, smartest mother I can ever have!

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Here are some similar items:

St. John’s Bay Long Sleeve Cardigan-Plus // Plus Size Plunging Neck Wrap Cardigan – Earthy 2xl (Sold Out)// Tiffany Blouse // Stretch is Comfort Women’s Cotton Plus Size Leggings // Baretraps Evergreen Youth US 13.5 Brown Knee High Boot (Sold Out )

January 12, 2018 5 comments

Casual Outfits

[Casual] A Rose In Winter

written by GIgi

A Rose In Winter by dressthemup featuring boots

Note: This post contains affiliate links. If you click on some links and buy any of the items in this post I will get a small commission.

Welcome back, peeps! I hope you had a wonderful first week of the year and an awesome weekend. Today, I decided to create another casual outfit. Yes, the colors are similar to my other casual post, but I just love the colors so much I couldn’t quite help myself. This time instead of Christmas details, I was inspired by this plus size red scalloped blouse that I found on eBay that immediately made me think of the petal of a red rose. And then I knew that I had a theme for this post,

Next, to pair the red blouse I decided to choose a plus size black wrap jacket that has a slightly sheer lace effect in the center of the jacket. What really drew me to this item was that it is a wrap jacket (which is perfect for plus size women) and the flowers details on the lace part.

Then, I picked a pair of comfy looking plus size blue jean jeggings from Target. I know that jeggings get a bad rap sometimes, but I still love them. It really gives you the appearance of skinny jeans without the hassle of squeezing into them. And then instead of adding a pair of pumps like the product photo suggests, I decided to choose a pair of these flat suede knee length boots. These boots look so comfy and perfect if you want to do a lot of walking around.

Next, I picked out this gorgeous black and white color block handbag. The moment I saw it, I instantly knew that I just had to include it in this outfit post. I especially love the quilted texture and the gold chains on the front of the handbag. Finally, I chose a simple sterling silver necklace to match the steel buckles on the boots. I usually don’t mix gold and silver accents but again I just couldn’t resist adding this beautiful pendant.

And this is my complete outfit, perfect for running around on the weekend or meeting someone for coffee. What do you think? Do you love it or hate it? Let me know down in the comments!

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NWT Authentic Plus Size Designer Kiyonna Boucle Wrap Coat // Plus Size XL-5XL Women Scalloped Long Sleeve T-shirts Tops Casual Blouse Shirt // Women’s Plus Size Core Jeggings – Ava & Viva Dark Blue // Women’s Journee Collection Wide Calf Slouch Buckle Knee-High Microsuede Boots // Women’s Quilt Tote Bag – A New Day // Heart Cz Live Beautifully Dream Passionately Love Completely Necklace

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January 8, 2018 3 comments

Gigi's Corner Outfits

[Gigi’s Corner] A Touch of Marilyn + Linkup

written by GIgi

Happy Friday, peeps! I hope you had a good week so far. I also hope you guys had a wonderful week back to work as well. This whole photoshoot that you see here has a long tale attached to it. You see, I decided to woman up and finally take photos outside of my house and street. At first, I was going to try to take my photos downtown, because that seems to be the popular thing for fashion bloggers.

However, if you have five children and a busy household to manage to find time to take the long trip to Downtown San Antonio on the bus (I don’t drive) and then take photos is not something I can do very often. After the trip to Downtown was delayed, me being the resourceful fashion blogger that I am decided to start looking for potential photoshoot backgrounds in my own neighborhood.

I was determined to not go home until I took these pictures. With these pictures, I decided to further jazz them up by using some nice free photoshop actions I found on Deviantart.

As for this outfit, I wanted to put on something that you can wear out to have a couple drinks with your friends. I would also suggest wearing this outfit for a date night as well. So, I wore my Marilyn Monroe t-shirt that I got years ago but just found after I cleaned out my closet. It’s not shown in these pictures but the back is cut out. It is very sexy, but since it’s winter and it’s finally gotten cold down here I decided to put a black sequin cardigan over it.

This cardigan was part of a skirt suit set, but I decided to use the top as a cardigan. A lot of people will tell you that you can’t wear sequins in the daytime, but that is not true at all! When you wear sequins in the daytime, you have to dress rest of the outfit down. So I decided to I paired this sequin cardigan with a sparkly t-shirt and my brand new bootcut jeans that I bought Walmart.

I’m so happy that they actually fit and not a pair of high waters. I’m 5’ll, so it goes without saying that pants and jeans are a huge hassle for me. They are never long enough, and I end up looking like erkel. There is a reason why I wear nothing but tights and skirts.

Next, I chose these western style knee-length black boots that I bought very early on in this season. However, much like my brown suede boots, they were not meant for fat girls with wide calfs. So I decided to adjust them and cut up to my calf.

And finally, I added my huge very beddazled betty boop handbag. It’s what’s my mother likes to call my “anything but the kitchen sink” bags. Which, she shouldn’t talk because she was the one who bought me the damn bag for Christmas a few years back.

With that, that is my complete dressy casual plus outfit that is perfect for a date night or a night out with the squad. What do you think? Do you love it or hate it? Let me know down in the comments!

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I have found some similar items so you can wear this look.

Sequin Open Front Jacket // Plus Size Shirt Marilyn Monroe Forever Hot Pink Letter Tank Top // Smooth & Slim Mid-Rise Plus-Size Boot-Cut Jeans //Alpine Swiss Davos Women’s Knee Length Riding Boots // Betty Boop Purse/Handbag

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January 5, 2018 11 comments

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