Bumble bee

Despite looking a bit like an angry stinging insect, I really have a thing for bright mustard paired with rich black. Case in point: this post from way back in 2010, and this instagram as well.

I decided to dress up this relatively feminine outfit with my knotted leather belt and rocker-ish boots to make it a little edgier. I like how it turned out!

Oh, and lookie lookie! I bought myself a new amber ring from Etsy to replace the stolen one (tear!), and also as a reward for losing 26lbs so far :D

Dress: H&M
Cardigan: Target
Teggings: Re/Dress
Boots: OneStopPlus
Belt: Forever21+
Necklace: Francesca's Collections
Rings: Amber ring, GoingBizerklee. hammered gold bands, MARYJOHN
Bracelets (from left): Greece, vintage via Brooklyn Flea, Ebay, flea market

Losing light

Dress: ASOS Curve. Scarf: Uniqlo. Teggings: Re/Dress. Boots: OneStopPlus. Belt: Syms. Blazer: Gap. Ring: Street fair in Fairfax, VA.

We are losing afternoon light fast here on the east coast - daylight savings time is really going to screw me in the after-work photo department very soon. I'm still getting the last dregs of pretty golden light at this point and I'll be savoring it!

Every so often an item will come along that I fervently wish I had bought a back up of. This jersey dress from ASOS Curve is one of those items. I got it on super sale last fall, and have been wishing I bought a second ever since. It's held up really well so far, but I'm dreading the day I inevitably spill on it or rip it (knock on wood)! This piece has always been so easy to style up or down; two of my favorite outfits ever have it as a base.

Do you own and item that you wish you bought a back up of? Or something you have bought a backup of?

If I had a million dollars..One Stop Plus outerwear edition

It's been a chilly, rainy week here in New Jersey, and I know I'm not alone in yearning for Fall fashion! I'm looking forward to tights, boots, sweaters, and especially cute jackets and blazers!

If you haven't heard of it, OneStopPlus touts itself as "the world's first fashion mall for plus sizes." They carry items from plus size retailers all over the world, including a great selection of jackets, blazers, and coats!

I love that there is such a wide selection of different styles at OneStopPlus. You can find your classics, like a great demin jacket or a trench, as well as edgier pieces, like that awesome studded bomber and the leopard blazer!

For my UK readers, don't feel left out! You can shop online at OnesStopPlus.co.uk; check out their selection of plus size coats here!

Which is your favorite piece?

Disclaimer: This post is in partnership with OneStopPlus, however all opinions are my own; I do not promote brands or products that I wouldn't/haven't already written about of my own accord.

Fenn who?

TJ Maxx and I have come a long way in our relationship. At first we weren't friends - TJ was way too messy, way to complicated, and we didn't get along at all. In fact, I used to leave TJ frustrated and disappointed, vowing I'd never waste my time on him again.


Enter The Green E, who's had a long enduring love affair with TJ. Somehow, TJ always caters to her every need and seems to simply hand her the very best stuff he has. She convinced me; I decided that I'd give it another shot.

And I'm so glad I did. Things have gotten steamy lately with TJ. It's red hot love and I don't plan it to stop anytime soon.


This outfit features two of my latest purchases at TJ Maxx; This grey wool tie-blazer thingy, and black patent almond-toe pumps.


I am in love with this blazer/jacket/sweater creation. I felt very professional, but still chic when I wore this to work yesterday.  I love it because it has this great structure to it with seaming in the shoulder, yet it's still sort of business casual because of the fabric and the tie detail.

The name on the label is Fenn Wright Mason, which I'd never heard of. It turns out to be a relatively upscale label in the UK as far as I can tell, and this jacket probably retailed at somewhere in the $200 (£125) range. I picked it up for $40! I love a bargain :)
 I paired this with a basic black scoop neck tee and wide leg denim trousers. On my feet are the new pumps I mentioned. They're super comfy, and I love the almond toe, it's updated from the classic pointy pump. You can't see it in the picture below, but they also have a cone heel. Love!

Blazer: Fenn Wright Mason via TJ Maxx

Tee: TJ Maxx

Jeans: Target

Shoes: Unlisted

Bracelet: One Stop Plus

Necklace: Nordstrom Rack

Ring: New York & Company

So I was still feeling a little guilty about the whole ASOS thing today so I asked my mom what I should do. After I reassured her that they gave me the refund long before I got my package, she shrugged, gave me a high five and told me I lucked out. Mom's word is law! I'll happily wear my new booties with a clear conscience :)

Rocker

Boots, boots, boots, boots! That's all that's been on my mind lately - I'm obsessed. So of course I was thrilled when I walked in on Wednesday and found my OneStopPlus order had been delivered!

Here are the Timberly Tall Studded Slouch Boots that I was so looking forward to getting. If you remember, I ordered these in lieu of the more expensive Evans version. Was the more wallet-friendly price worth it?

In my opinion, they were. I like these boots a lot. Though they're not real leather, they don't have that supercheap pleather look to them. They look lived in, like I just got off my motorcycle from riding all day and am ready to start kicking butts. Little details like the gold zip and tan soles definitely give it more edge than the all-black Evans version would have had.

If you're thinking of ordering, be aware that they do run a little big. I ordered my usual 9 1/2 but would definitely have sized down to the 9 if I had known. Even so, the fit is fine, I just rocked some thicker socks today. If you're planning on being on your feet all day in these, I'd recommend an insole of some sort as they don't have too much support inside.

Here's my OOTD with the boots. Cleary I still need to work on my rockstar/biker look LOL. This embellished shoulder top and chain accessories (the bracelet was another piece in my OneStopPlus order) was pretty much the best I could do in my morning rush, but I was determined to wear my new boots yesterday!

Bomber Jacket: Jou Jou via Macy's (last year, but they've got some other similar styles)
Top: JCPenny (No longer available)
Jeans (slash jeggings?): Faith 21 (review of these to come)
Boots: OneStopPlus
Necklace: Nordstrom Rack
Bracelet: OneStopPlus
Polish: American Apparel Hunter

Big welcome to my newest follower, who also just happens to be one of my besties - Erin TheGreenE! Check out her blog Frame of Reference - she's pretty fabulous. Also, she feeds my shopping addiction, so I keep her around...BOOOOOOOOTS!

What do you guys think my OneStopPlus purchase? Do you think you'd order from them?

Special delivery

Look what came yesterday, after just four days!

Here's a quick peek. I'll be doing a full review plus an OOTD after work today :)

Seeing Double?

sAnd not because I'm drunk...not yet anyway...

As a girl with chunky calves (somewhere between 17-17.5 inches) I am always on the hunt for a cute boots that fit.

I ordered the boots above from Evans last fall, and they proved to be one of my best purchases of the season. Made of beautiful real leather, these babies were on my feet almost everyday and even made the journey with me for a week in Prague!  After such a great experience, I was all set to order another pair from Evans this season.

At  £49.50, or about $78 plus shipping, these are a little bit pricey for a boot that's not leather, but we plus size girls know that that's often the price we have to pay for good fit. I was all set to order when I happened to take a peek at OneStopPlus.com - Lo and behold!

 

They're not EXACT, but close enough to make me look twice! You'll see small differences like gold zips and tan soles and stitching instead of black, but honestly, I like it better that way...those subtle details give the OneStopPlus boot a little more edge than the Evans.

 And, the best part is, these are less expensive! Only $49.90 (plus $8.99 shipping, for a total of $58.89)


If you're a first time shopper at OneStopPlus, it gets even better! First time shoppers get $20 off of $60, $30 off of $80, or $40 off of $100! I added two bracelets to my order, and it actually came out cheaper, with shipping, than it would have if i ordered just the boots - $55.13!

I've now got TWO orders to look forward to next week...my ASOS Curve order, and OneStopPlus! Yay for online shopping!


Have you guys ordered anything from OneStopPlus? What did you think of the quality and style?

And welcome to Curvy Everyday, and Jessica of Surely Sonsy! Both blogs are great, so check 'em out!