Stylish Plus Size Fashion...Fabulous!

I found these fabulous plus size looks at www.OneStopPlus.com.  They are an online fashion mall for sized 12W to 44W.  The Collection by OSP was the first plus size fashion show that debuted during NY fashion week.  I love the looks!  They are trendy, yet classy...stylish, but not trampy.

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Spring Fashion Trends

I'm pleased to share with you my latest project...a Spring Fashion Feature in Latter Day Woman Magazine.  Check out the Spring trends article and photos at:
 

http://www.ldwmagazine.com/



Here's one of the outfits.  Flare leg trousers jeans...I absolutely love them!  Find out what else is hot for Spring.

Photography by Amie Vanderford, Styling by Lisa Byrd Thomas
Hair by Phee Phee Green, Makeup by Shelby Anne Willis, Photography Assistant - Jason Sheesley
Top from DownEast Basics and jeans from New York & Co.

 And don't forget to sign up for the DownEast Basics Giveaway on my blog (previous post) which ends March 6.  Several DownEast Basics items are used in the Spring Fashion Feature.

Hippie Style - Photo Shoot in the Works

Recently I've been working on outfit ideas for an upcoming shoot.  When the photographer suggested an in-the-woods location, I pictured a hippie/boho theme.  I already had several great items in my stylist closet that I wanted to use.  Then on my regular visit to a local thrift store, I found the perfect faux fur and suede vest and a great 60's sweater vest.  Best of all, they were half price!  (Wardrobe budgets are slim these days and the more clothes to choose from, the better.)  Below are a few of the pieces I may use for the shoot.  We are planning on 4-5 different looks.  I still have a lot of shopping to do yet...then the fitting. Creating each outfit is what I enjoy most about my job.  In the next few days, I'll post some of my "inspiration" photos.

Work Wardrobe

Is your work wardrobe boring?  It doesn't have to be.  This great work worthy outfit was created from two basic pieces:  a blouse and suit pants.  The black pinstriped straight leg pants were rolled to midcalf.  They were paired with a vintage silk oversized shawl collar blouse, a fabulous statement necklace, a gold link bracelet, and black patton clutch.  Multicolor flats complete the look.  (Flats are a great option for those who work on their feet all day!)

 

Being creative with your wardrobe in the workplace is a positive attribute that will get you noticed...as long as you keep a few of the following things in mind.

1.  Does your company have a dress policy?  If so, what is it?
2.  What type of business do you work in?  Is it corporate, communicative, or creative.  That makes a big difference in what is appropriate in your workplace.  Creative jobs allow for the greatest flexibility and corporate the least. 
3.  Where is your business located?  A small town or a big city...that also makes a difference.
4.  Note what the "stylish" female bosses are wearing, and take a clue from them.

And just because a store sell a garment in the "career" section, doesn't mean it is OK to wear it to work.  A few fashion no-no's for almost all jobs:  see through blouses, anything that looks like lingere, anything too tight, too short, or too low. 

Always remember that adding a third piece (jacket, vest, sweater) kicks the outfit up a notch.  So, start being creative with your work wardrobe and make getting dressed for work each day a great adventure.   Photos by Dominic Van Horn.

Hip Fashion Stylist at Etsy - My New Vintage Clothing Boutique

I've been wanting to open an online vintage boutique for a while now.  I FINALLY did it!  Hip Fashion Stylist at Etsy sells vintage clothing items and accessories for women.  Some items in the boutique are from my own personal collection.  Others are pieces I have used in photo shoots.  Below are a few things I have listed or will be listing in the near future.  I hope you will come by and browse. http://www.etsy.com/shop/hipfashionstylist    Or see the Shop Hip Fashion Stylist Etsy button on my blog main page.  What vintage items do you like to shop for...dresses, skirts, blouses, accessories, etc.?

This dress was used in a photo shoot I did.  See blog post "Beautiful Vintage"