If I had a million dollars...ASOS Curve Edition

ASOS Curve - you are totally unfair. Just when I think I'm over you and that you're not worth the money, you come out with some gems that take every ounce of my willpower to resist.

I've been a bit bored of the neutral palette that seems to have taken over the ASOS Curve line, but even so, there are some pieces that I can totally see myself in, like the Jersey Wrap Top (top right) or the Collar Insert Dress (middle right). The dress is just beyond adorable - I love the cut outs at the neckline! Just very cute and different, and a good length for Spring/Summer (I always assume that ASOS dresses will fall lower on the leg on me than they do on the models...considering these girls are 5'10 and 5'11 and I'm a mere 5'5, it's worked out pretty well so far!) The wrap top looks sooo flattering - I might get it in that rusty color only because a) I've got a million and one black tops, and b) I think some of the pretty draping detail would get lost in black. Not sure yet though, but that's one piece I'm definitely planning to eventually buy. My other for sure piece is the Printed Button Front Cami (bottom left). I'm completely smitten with the graphic print and it just looks so easy breezy for spring and summer. It's a top that I can see doing a lot of double (and triple, and quadruple) duty - under a cardi for work, tucked into a skirt, with a pair of denim bermudas and sandals, or with a pair of white jeans (which is how I saw it first and fell in love).

I do love these other pieces as well but, know what killer sales ASOS has at the end of the season makes me hesitant to pay full price for them now. I'll definitely waiting for a discount!

Are there any ASOS Curve pieces you're dying for?

Shoe porn.

Spring is in the air, which means that I've been lusting big time over some of the gorgeous sandals that have been popping up online and in stores. Behold:

Gorgeous and affordable! Enough said.

NEED! NEED! NEED!

*swoon*

Well played, Old Navy

I have to say, taking a look at Old Navy's plus line (exclusively online), I'm rather impressed by some of the stuff they've come out with lately. They are, of course, still chock full of the basics that you're used to seeing, but they've got some rather chic looking piece too!

This gorgeous cropped sequined cardigan is the first thing on my list right now, next to the grey coat I was gushing earlier. Zip front, three-quarter sleeved...for me, it really doesn't get any better. Women's Plus Sequined Zip Cardigan - $69.50

 

I love the print and the colors on this short-sleeved cotton top. The subtle pleating down the front just add to the sophistication of this top. It'd be perfect for work, but I could definitely see myself throwing on some skinnies, heels and a cute jacket (maybe even the sequined one above) to wear it for a night out. Women's Pleated Floral Print Top - $24.50 on sale

This fair isle sweater looks so cozy! I love layering short sleeved sweaters over a snug long sleeved shirt and this would be no exception - I already see myself pairing this with skinnies, flats, and a big necklace or earrings. Women's Plus Fair Isle Cocoon Cardigan - $44.50

If you couldn't tell already, I clearly have a hard-on for anything sequined and embellished, but I especially like the embellishment on this lightweight black sweater. I like the almost fish-scale effect the different size and color sequins give when they overlap each other, and I like that it's asymmetric so the sequins aren't too overwhelming. Womens Plus Paillette V-Neck Sweater - $49.50

I find it annoying, though, that you can only order this stuff online, and that they don't carry the plus line in their brick and mortar store. Has anyone seen an Old Navy with a plus section?

I want!!

       
I want I want I want!!

This gorgeous wool blend coat from Old Navy is the perfect casual winter coat. I have a beautiful charcoal grey wool mid thigh coat ready to go for winter, which is great because you can throw it on with jeans or with a dressier outfit and still look appropriate.

This coat though, I dunno what it is, but I need it. Maybe its the standing collar or the subtle gathers on the hem and sleeve, it's casual yet feminine and I MUST HAVE IT.

Downside? It's $99.50. WHO told OLD NAVY they're allowed to sell something as expensive at $99.50?? I'm hoping they'll still have my size when it goes on sale, or that I get a gift card for Christmas :)

...or, let's be serious...I might cave. NOT YET. But I might, at some point.

My next purchase

I've already got my next purchase scheduled in my head. I've got a $40 store credit to Lane Bryant, and on October 19th I can use it with a $25 off of $75 coupon - I'll end up paying around $10 bucks for this beauty:

 

In the words of my friend Erin, "It's just screaming to be worn with black tights and booties!" Good thing I've got those ASOS booties on the way! With my favorite black blazer or a bright cardi, this is going to be the perfect addition to my work wardrobe, but it's also stylish and chic enough to be dressed up for a night out :)

One thing that really grinds my gears about Lane Bryant is their sizing - the way they have a 14/16 and an 18/20 rather than all four sizes or even 14/16, 16/18, 18/20. It's lazy on their part and SO frustrating when a piece that I want is either to too small in the 14/16 and too big in the 18/20...where's the in between?!  My favorite part is that if you look at their size chart, they don't have measurements for those combined sizes, only for each individual number! Damn you and your head games, Lane Bryant! I'm going to take my measurements sometime this weekend and try to figure which is best.

Le sigh.

Anyone else have issues with they way Lane Bryant sizes their garments, or is it just me??