When you grow up in the Caribbean, your feelings about tie-dye can be based on some cheesy experiences. I definitely have made and worn some not-so-cute tie-dye pieces in my time. I’ve been looking at the trend for a while now and sitting it out for months, and then I started to feel the pull!…
Plus Size Fashion
Leopard Three Ways — An Indie Brand Lookbook with Coldesina and Pari Passu
I went to the desert outskirts of Las Vegas to do this unforgettable photo shoot, just me, my husband and my mother-in-law, It was a chilly afternoon, right after Christmas. As you can see in the background, it was snowing that weekend and the mountaintops were still white. Such gorgeous juxtaposition and such a beautiful…
Finding My Ferocity – Why Animal Prints are My Neutral
I love a good animal print. Snakeskin, giraffe, zebra, cheetah and leopard — I love them all, bring them on! For me animal prints aren’t a trend that vacillates with seasons — they’re simply classic. Leopard especially has long been a favorite for me, a wardrobe staple that I consider one of my neutrals. I…
Shop Your Closet! Professional Stylist Tips on Maximizing Your Wardrobe
It never fails to happen around this time of year. I open a drawer or step foot into my closet and just feel this tidal wave of “meh” wash over my spirit. That “I-have-nothing-to-wear” feeling is super real and so universal. It happened to me often enough when I lived in warm climates, especially if…
In These Jeans – Democracy Jeans Are Comfortable and Chic!
This post is sponsored by Democracy Jeans Since high school I’ve been what my mom calls a “jeans baby.” I stay in denim. As a plus size woman for my entire adult life, I’ve got some deep seated emotions about jeans for curves. I have tried on SO many pairs of jeans in my life….
The Lucky 7 Plus Size Brands That Have Our Backs in 2017
Plus size fashion is evolving so rapidly — especially online! There are a ton of fabulous etailers and indie designers featuring on-trend style at a variety of price points, for an increasing range of sizes. It is a beautiful thing. To stay on top of the plus size style scene, allow me to introduce a…
Effortlessly Stylish With JD Williams – Check Out this NEW UK Style Site!
This post is sponsored by JD Williams. As you may well already know, yours truly grew up on the hot and sunny island of Trinidad. And then I moved to America, eventually landing in the not-always-hot-and-sunny city of Chicago. It took me forever to figure out the seasons — what to wear, how to layer,…
Bold, Not Cold — My Winter Style in Simply Be
This winter, Chicago temperatures have been all over the place. One recent weekend got down into the negatives — a bone chilling, skin burning, utterly disrespectful kind of dangerous cold. Then there was substantial snow. But as I write this today, temperatures are edging towards 40 degrees, the sun is shining and the last of the…
You’re Invited to My J. Jill Compassion Fund Styling Event for Sarah’s Circle!
“Dress for success.” “Clothes make the man.” There are many clichés about clothing, and so many of them are tired but true to some degree. What you wear creates a perception about who you are and your clothes carry you through life. I’m not even necessarily talking about style and flair, here – I’m speaking…
Perfect Plus Size Little Black Dresses We Need ASAP
When it comes to wardrobe musts and fashion do’s, I tend to steer on the side of “do you!” – meaning that the old rules don’t apply anymore. We’re in a time when fashion is truly about self expression and whatever fits and flatters you, is the perfect thing to wear. Having said all of…