Dotty Easter

necklace and ring: H&M

Get the look: cardigan, dress (similar), shoes (similar), necklace (simlar), ring (similar)

You might think I'm a bit behind the times with my Easter post...NAY SIR, INCORRECT! I'm Greek Orthodox, and this year our Easter (according to the old calendar) fell the week after everyone else's. Not unusual, in fact the last two years when our Easter was the same day, that was unusual. 

I was going back and forth between wearing this outfit and an adorable navy and coral colorblocked dress I picked up at Nordstrom Rack. This one ultimately won because realistically, I just couldn't resist wearing the neon cardigan on such a gorgeous day - in the sun it was eye-searingly bright! Love it!

You might remember my very favorite polka dot dress from this post back in October. I was so sad because since then, I've dropped a few sizes and the 2x dress was just swimming on me. I almost peed with excitement when I saw the same dress again on Forever21's site - it took me about 2.5 seconds to order it again in XL! Looks like I'm not the only one who loves it because it's already disappeared from the site. I listed the original in the Fatale Fashion Smashion shop but one lucky lady snapped it up within a few hours - if you've got a store that carries the plus line near you I'd definitely make a visit to try to find it in-store!

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Jackpot

Every few months, I get the itch. It's a particular itch, a craving for flashing lights, ringing bells, the clanking of chips and pattering of dice. As a girl from New Jersey, these sights and sounds can only mean one thing: Atlantic City.

Hey, it may not be Vegas, but AC is right up there on the top of my list when I want a guaranteed, dressed-to-the-nines, indulgent good time. The Borgata, the Trop, the Trump Marina (now known as the Golden Nugget), countless spots to play casino games to your heart's desire. I'm not much of a gambler, but I do enjoy watching other people lose their money ;) Oh, and free drinks on the floor anyone?

I've spent many a night wandering through the casinos of Atlantic City, and in my experience, you don't see much of the glamour portrayed in classic casino movies - not too many luxurious ball gowns and diamonds here. AC is the land of tiny skirts and impossibly body-con dresses. If you've been waiting for a chance to rock your most outrageous outfit, well, this is it! The look above would be perfect for my next AC adventure - bright, bright colors (neon in fact), awesome jewelry, and the highest heels I can manage. All of these pieces are from Forever21 and the whole look head to toe is under $95 - save those pennies for the slot machines!

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Bam!

Buy it now: Cardigan (similar), red skinny jeans (similar), heels (similar)

Red pants. Enough said.

I had to take this pair in at the waist to make them fit (my usual deal with Forever21+ pants) but for the price, it's worth the tweak. These pants make such a statement, and they're surprisingly versatile for such a bold piece. You'll be seeing more of them for sure!

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Underneath your clothes...

Buy it now: belt, wedges

It's amazing what the right undergarments will do. There was a time that I couldn't wear this dress without a scarf or without pinning the neckline to my bra - there was just too much bra showing to be appropriate! Enter my new best friend, the Andorra Full Cup Bra from Panache - I bought mine from Intimacy (best bra shopping experience EVER, I highly recommend!). The girls are up, the neckline is low, and the look is perfection :)

Speaking of undergarments, the girls aren't the only ones being taken care of at the moment. I'm super picky when it comes to my undies - I can't stand synthetic or polyester-like fabric in this case, nor do I want to be wearing underwear in weird, non-stretchy cotton (I've come across both - not good times). And there's nothing worse than too-tight underwear giving the dreaded VPL and muffin top, amiright? I like my everyday undies in soft, stretchy, comfortable cotton that breathes and moves with me. Duchess & Duchess gets it! That's why they created a line of pretty, flirty, and (most importantly) comfortable undies in sizes 1X-3X. The creators, Nina and Ines, were kind enough to send me a pair of hipsters and a thong to try out, and I must say, they did a great job with these! They have everything I look for: soft cotton, stretchy, enough coverage to be comfortable but still really cute.

If you're a size 3X (52"-54" hips) it's your lucky day! I have 2 pairs to give away to one lucky lady (one thong and one hipster)! This'll be a quick one - giveaway closes at 12:01am on Monday! Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter :)