Trending Now: The Supersize Cuff

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celebrity stylist, Collection, Curvy, Curvy fashion, fall trends, fashion show, fashion trends, French cuffs, Michael Kors, plus-size, trend, trends, trunk show

 

 

The fashion editor in me always finds inspiration from my favorite magazines and this feature is an example. I found it in the pages of the September issue of InStyle. It’s one of those little touches that can give last season’s wardrobe a quick update and it works for every body type.

Michael Kors features the look in his latest collection:

http://www.michaelkors.com/product/striped-french-cuff-cotton-poplin-shirt/_/R-US_319CKF021A

A great tip for curvy ladies:

Purchase a men’s dress shirt with french cuffs and have your local cleaners fit it to your body. Wear the cuffs down with or without cuff links.

 

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The Chunky Heel: The Season’s Latest Shoe Trend

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The TREND to indulge in is the chunky heel. For those of you who don’t necessarily like to wear a skinny heel, the chunky heel is a sturdier but sexy alternative. In a sophisticated nuetral or with stylized details there are plenty of options from expensive to inexpensive.

 

 

Alexander Wang

Quicksand – Zappos

Aquatalia – Zappos

Gloria – Michael Kors

Flynn – Sole Society

To shop the styles, click on each link below:

1. Alexander Wang/Nordstrom
2. Aquatalia/Zappos
3. Quicksand/Zappos
4. Michael Kors/Zappos
5. Flynn/Sole Society

Style Diary: Style Code Live – “Military Madness”

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Bomber jacket, Bootie, broaches, Camo, capelet, celebrity stylist, chunky heels, Collection, Curvy, Curvy fashion, curvy fashions, fall trends, fashion, fashion show, fashion trends, military chic, plus-size, shoes, Style Code Live, trend, vintage pins, Winter

 

The Camo look is a fashion classic and the way you rock the look keeps it on trend. The folks at Style Code Live invited me to come by and talk about key items to make the trend contemporary and chic.

“…Fashion is to be played with but only with the right elements…” – Tim Snell

(click link to find to shop each of the looks online) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LWBL3U1/ref=live_past_shows

Look #1 – The Military Jacket + Black Dress + Stacked Bootie + Vintage Pins

The drawstring creates an hourglass silhoutte that accentuates the waist and brings a feminine look to an otherwise masculine jacket. The chunky heeled bootie works for women who may not want to wear a skinnier heel.

Suede Lace back bootie

Look #2 – The Camo Capelet + White Tunic + Slouched Pant + Suede Heel

The Capelet is a huge trend shown here in a camo print. It can be worn with a crisp white button down shirt, tunic, turtle neck, tee shirt or contrasting camo print. The Slouched pant brings an urban feel to the look accented with the sophistication of a suede heel. Don’t just wear the military look during the day, wear it in the evening as well.

Look #3 –  The Bomber Jacket + Tee + Pleated Skirt + Bootie

The Bomber jacket is a military classic and this outfit feminizes what would normally be a masculine piece. Many curvy women prefer the look of an a-line skirt and the placement of these pleats flatter every body type. The Southwestern bootie trend is back and this pair completes a flattering monochromatic look with a pop of color at the top.

 

Style Secrets on The Queen Latifah Show: Fall/Winter Trends 2014

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Summer seemed to end so quickly and now it’s time to get your fashion closet ready for Fall. Take a look at my Modern Curves, Modern Style Secrets from the Queen Latifah show to create a chic effortless look for ladies of every size.

Modern Curves, Modern Style Fashion Show

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I’ve already shared all the behind-the-scenes fun we had pulling together the Modern Curves, Modern Style Fashion show for The Queen Latifah Show. In case you missed the episode, here is the complete show. Enjoy!

A FEW OF MY FAV THINGS

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Now that fall is upon us and winter quickly following suit, it immediately brings to mind the many things that …

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Curvy Covergirl: Melissa McCarthy + Elle Magazine

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Image via elle.com

If you haven’t seen it yet, you’ll be very excited to see the very talented and curvy diva Melissa McCarthy on the cover of the November issue of Elle magazine. McCarthy, is one of six covers for Elle’s “Women In Hollywood Issue” also featuring Penelope Cruz, Reese Witherspoon, Marion Cotillard, Shailene Woodley and Naomie Harris.

Image via bing.com

Melissa follows another Curvy Diva, Adele who was featured on the cover of Vogue in March of 2012. When Adele’s cover hit the stands, many thought she’d been airbrushed and photoshopped to look thinner. Like Adele, Melissa’s cover is sparking some controversy for the opposite, layers of clothing covering her frame in the shot.

As a designer and a celebrity stylist let’s get to the crust of the biscuit. In two years we’ve seen the curvy trend building and that’s worth celebrating!!! To see Melissa, a confident and beautiful curvy actress in a chic sophisticated editorial shot on the cover of one of the largest fashion publications transcends everything.

Behind The Scenes – The Queen Latifah Show

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What a difference a year makes! We’re in the midst of the countdown for the premiere of Queen Latifah’s new …

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Photo: Co-Hosting with Queen Latifah on HSN

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Timothy with models on HSN Trunk show featuring the Queen Collection