Just Another Manic Monday...

Wish it were a...17 Sundays!

I'm still crushing on 17 Sundays out of Australia.  Here's what I've got my eye on right now...

I love the simplicity of this top...it can be casual or dressed up depending on how you style it but it's more elevated than a basic t-shirt.

HIGH-TIMES HI-LO
CONTRAST TUNIC
$59.90 AUD
Available Here

I'm obsessed with bright colors...pink being in the top of the ranks!  And I love that they're styled with neon pumps...except now I also want these shoes!

ROSE SKINNY LEGS
$99.99 AUD
Available Here

This top is fun...perfect for a weekend shopping trip or a casual day when you want to look good but don't want to put on something too fussy!

ROSE WATER PUZZLE TEE
$49.90
Available Here

I know its basic...but its neon!  I'm also loving the length and the center seam...casual chic when styled right!

DOLMAN SLEEVE TEE
WITH DEEP V
$49.95
Available Here

I'm always on the hunt for great shorts, and chambray is tough to find in women's plus.  These would be amazing vacation shorts...cute and comfortable!

CHAMBRAY SHORT
$49.95
Available Here

For those of you shopping in the US you can now get select items at Madison Plus...or shop online at 17Sundays.com.  And be sure to look out for 17 Sundays this June showing at Full Figure Fashion Week!

Bust Out!

In my opinion there are a few things in life a woman needs...yes needs.

1. A great lip gloss or lipstick.
2. Mascara.
3. And an amazing bra!

Torrid
Black Smooth Demi Bra
$38.50

A shot from "I am Torrid" Blogging Event

At the beginning of the month I had the honor of attending a blogging event at Torrid Headquarters.  Pure honesty here people...when the topic of bras came up I was skeptical...I had never even entertained the idea of buying a bra from Torrid...but they talked up this bra that we were told we'd get to try on and I figured I'd go in with an open mind...well as open as it could be.  Trying on and finding a new bra sucks in my opinion...it's one of the most important things I put on everyday and I've never really been excited about my options as a plus size woman.  So...when I had it on and didn't hate the way if felt I looked down to see...to my surprise...how amazing my boobs looked!  Ha!  My current bra was doing its job just fine...but this bra...it just gave that extra oomph!  

Since then I've been checking Torrid's site almost daily to see when I could finally get my hands on one...and now I can!  And so can you!  Your mission...if you chose to except it...got out and try on some Torrid bras...I love the Demi...I'd love to hear what you fall in love with!

Happy Shopping!
XO,
Lanaé  

Hang-Ups

We all have them for various reasons...but at what point do we let them affect our lives?  

Size hang-ups are big for girls..."I'm a ___ size and I'm not going up just because this or that runs small."...but if you liked it enough to try it on who cares if your a XXL instead of a L.  I know it hurts for a second or longer...and it doesn't always make sense..."I"m always a L in this Brand!" but do you really want to miss out on that cute top or those amazing jeans?  I don't!

Women's Plus Skinny Zip-Chinos
$39.94

I recently bought these pants from Old Navy Women's Plus...they're only available online...and I'm always a 20 these days so that's what I ordered.  When they arrived in the mail they fit everywhere except in the waist...but they were buttery soft...a true skinny and I loved them.  So I swallowed my pride and exchanged them for a 22.  No one would ever know...I do my laundry and the label is on the inside.  

It would be nice to get some consistency when it comes to sizing but I know the process...I'm a Merchandise Product Development Grad of FIDM LA...jeans/pants are the hardest fits to get just right.    

I guess what I'm saying is...if you LOVE it and you can find a size that fits you...just get it!  You can cut the size tag out if it helps!

XO,
Lanaé

This One Is For The Lovers

Weather you love love, are in love or are looking for love...I've got what you need this February 14th!

Night out with someone special?  It's Valentine's Day...time to rock red ladies!  I prefer this dress with black pumps...in a pinch nude will work.

Adrianna Papell
Belted A-Line Dress
$140
Available Here 

Girls Night Out?  Keep it fun and fresh...with these pinks and hints of gold you'll look amazing and feel amazing!

Kate Spade
Get The Show On The Road
Idiom Bangle
$88.00
Available Here

Forever 21+
Chiffon Shirt
$17.80
Available Here

Old Navy Women's Plus
The Rockstar Pop-Color Skinny Jeans
$44.94
Available Here

BCBGMAXAZRIA
Misha Flat
$195.00
Available Here

On the hunt?  Valentine's Day is on a Thursday this year...head out over the weekend looking hot and dare I say you won't be spending Valentine's Day alone next year!

Xscape Lace Detail Peplum Dress
$199.00
Available Here

Jessica Simpson
Jasmint Pump
$88.95
Available Here

You can do this look with red, black or nude pumps...I love the idea of a pop of red.  Keep the jewelry simple here ladies!

Happy Valentine's Day and Happy Shopping!

XO,

Lanaé

T.G.I...Eff yeah!

Ummmm...Hi Old Navy Plus!

Popped online this AM while on the hunt for some great printed jeggings to find these amazing tops ...and yes I need them in all 3 colors!
  
If you haven't signed up for emails from oldnavy.com yet you should...thanks to today's offer I won't be paying full price!

Sequined-Striped Tees
$32.94

Sequined-Striped Tees
$32.94

Sequined-Striped Tees
$32.94

I'm also picking up these cute printed jeggings...they are after all the reason I went to oldnavy.com today in the first place!

The Rockstar Printed Jeggings
$44.94

Yeah yeah...I know Old Navy Plus is only available online and that is annoying for some people...but free shipping both ways helps no?  My trick...I just order what size I think I am and then one up just in case...I don't want to miss out on anything after all.  If anything doesn't work out the Free Return Label is right there with your shipment...just fill it out and send it back!

Happy Shopping!

XO,

Lanaé 

Underneath It All

I was in need of a new bra and gap.com no longer carried my size so I decided to head to Lane Bryant for a fresh start.

My thought process...I could always order them online or get them in store...I didn't have to weed through all of the cute colors and prints just to find out that the bra I'm after doesn't come in my size...and in all honesty I had heard good things about Cacique, their intimates line.

Smooth Balconette Bra
Available Here

Smooth Balconette Bra
Available Here

I fell in love with the Smooth Balconette Bra...one in nude and one in black as a staple. But I think it's important to say that I was wearing the wrong size...I'm sure you've heard that most people wear the wrong size.
  
After being measured and trying on a few options I left my local Lane Bryant wearing one of my new bras...the sales associate was kind enough to remove the security tag and meet me at the register to pay.  Before leaving I asked to throw out my old bra...I would have burned it if I could...I never realized how uncomfortable it was until I had one that fit correctly!

The importance of the right undergarments that fit properly...well it's key ladies.  That means no bras with bumpy lace material under a form fitting top...do you really want your boobs looking like they have cellulite?!

Happy Shopping!

A New Online Shop

It's no secret that much of the marketplace is missing out on a big piece of the pie by not offering women's plus apparel.  As someone who's been working in the industry now for 13 years it's still hard to look at the lost opportunity that businesses knowingly choose not to take part in. 

I'm proud to say that an old coworker and friend of mine, who decided corporate life wasn't for her, has successfully launched her website... Jennifer, along with her sister Cynthia have been successfully running seedstore now for more than two years.  That success has offered them the opportunity to launch their new web store where they offer women's plus apparel!!!

Available Here

Available Here

Available Here

Available Here

The sisters opened their store knowing that down the line they would offer women's plus...they hope it will soon become a large part of their business as the end goal is to bring in the hard to find in plus apparel...but that all depends on the success of her current plus offerings.  I want this to be a success for them in hopes that they'll offer amazing lines like 17Sundays, Ashley Nell Tipton, CABIRIA...and many...many more!

So...shop seedstore online...like them on facebook...tell all of your friends...and let Jennifer and Cynthia know about all of the other plus designers you would love to buy from seedstoresf.com!

XO,

Lanaé