French ELLE

The newFrench issue of ELLE is available today, with a special feature on curvy chic fashion! The article features model Tara Lynn and several other curvy fashionistas! While I'm not crazy about all of the photos (and could probably never afford any of the clothing here), I really like the interview section and suggestions from Johanna Dray, Juliette Katz, and Stephanie Zwicky (author of le blog de big beauty.)

Here are a few of the spreads that I really liked:

If only every magazine could feature gorgeous, curvy women like this! What do you think?

photos from vivelesrondes via slide :)

Stuck Between a Shoe & A Hard Place...

I'm having fun coming up with cheesy names for my posts...

Anyyyyywayyyy...

I have been lusting over these shoes at Newport News for several months now...and I look at them on pretty much a daily basis. I think it's safe to say I should just order them by now...I just can't give in! I have no idea what I would wear them with. Hmmm....I just really love them. They're so...Blair Waldorf. ♥ .
What a predicament.

Lauren Conrad for Kohl's Spring 2010

A week or two ago, I was on a mission to get myself to Kohl's to check out Lauren Conrad's new spring line. I am typically a fan of LC's style, so I was excited to see what she had in store. When I arrived, I was expecting the clothing to run from sizes XS-L, but to my surprise all of the pieces I saw actually were available in a size XL as well. So far, so good. I also noticed that this line is very characteristic of the clothes that LC actually wears herself- floral ruffles, bright dresses, and super-girly everything. Needless to say, I decided to try a few of the items that I liked.

Unfortunately, my local Kohl's decided to close an hour early that night, leaving me enough time to only try on a few items. The only thing I tried on that I actually really liked was the black sequin bow top...

...but I am not a fan of my arms...maybe I would love it with a cardigan?
(P.S.- Sorry for the blinding light...my phone is not the best camera ever.)


Overall, I liked a lot of LC's new designs and was happy to see a size XL offered, but for me most of the stuff was still just the tiniest bit too small (I am a size 16/18 depending on the store/clothing item).


Eh, better luck next time. I always have better luck with the Vera Wang for Kohl's collabo. :)

Mani-CURED!

I will be the first to admit that I have never been one of those girls who is skilled in the art of nail decor. No matter how hard I've tried over the years, I always just seem to end up with polish all over my fingers and around my nails. And trust me, it is certainly not cool among other adults to look like one of your Kindergarten students gave you a manicure.

But alas, I am beginning to think that my nail woes have come to an end because of a recent drug store discovery...Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure (Ulta, $7...or I get mine at Target for about the same price). I originally purchased this polish in "Commander in Chic" because of its mushroomy-purple color. I liked the brush shape and the ease of application so much when I used it for the first time, not to mention the color...but to add even more to my approval, this stuff has some MAJOR staying power. I'm talking "teach Kindergarten for 4 days before I even chip on the edges" kind of power...with no top coat! Because of my amazement with my first CSM experience, I scooped up two more very trendy neutral spring colors, "Peachy Keen" and "Pink Slip"...both of which have proven to be just as powerful as their predecessor.

So, needless to say, I'm in awe.
You should go get some...STAT.

(Oh! and while you're at it, pick up some Essie Matte About You to make your mani super matte and trendy)

and the oscar goes to...

I am sure that you are not surprised to hear that I watched the Academy Awards last night, mostly to see what everyone was wearing. I love seeing everyone get all glammed up for this big night. Here are my picks for top five best dressed (in no particular order):

I think though, if I had to choose, I would say that I like Elizabeth Banks in Versace best. And my girl SJP's hair was pretty much the best thing I've ever seen. Whose oscar style did you loveloveLOVE?

until later,
Case.

random outfit post

Alright so this is not the best photo, but I am loving this outfit that I wore the other day and wanted to share.


Dress (belt attached): F21
Cardigan: F21
Necklace: F21
Jeans(with stirrups!): Avenue
Boots: Torrid

I am really glad that the nautical look is in right now because I tend to have an obsession with anything stripey.

Until later,
Case.

bootie-licious!

This blog is still very much a work in progress but I just wanted to share with anyone who might see this that I just ordered thee cutest (and very simple) pair of platform booties over at Avenue for $8.50!!!! Talk about a steal. They were on sale for $16.99 and I used a coupon code (JLE4472) from the "MyCoupons" app on my Droid to also get an extra 50% off. If I were you I would definitely head on over to their site to score big! I will keep you updated on sizing, etc. when they arrive!