by Glitter | Jul 6, 2017 | Fashion, OOTD
This dress has been my go to vacation dress for years. I mean obviously a neon, yet some how not tacky, under the sea inspired wonder dress is timeless. I found this stunner on Amazon and from the moment we hook up it’s been love. This dress is a unicorn, somehow managing to be flattering, comfortable and cost under $20. Budget friendly babe-ly-ness? Sign me the eff up.This is not an advert, no one paid me to put this dress on blast. It’s just legitimately one of the best purchases I have made for my vacation wardrobe. And it’s been with me to to Bermuda, Hawaii, Jamaica, and now a cruise and survived. So not only is it amazing, it also holds up. Today is still looks as “fresh and clean clean” as the day I freed it from it cardboard cage and plastic straight jacket.
Now let’s talk about these shoes- GREEN METALLIC!!! You swab something in a little sparkle and suddenly you’ve got the comfort of pool slide hidden in the package of the next greatest trend. For a whopping $21, these slides have been my main jam this summer.
And of course no metallic under the sea boss lady queen look would be complete without a tiara. I found this rock crystal “mermaid crown” from favorite secret accessories store- Five Below. For $3, I was gone with the ocean flow fabulous. Five below is birck & Mortar only, so you’ll have to drop by a nearby location to snag one of these beauts.
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by Glitter | Jul 1, 2017 | Fashion, Trends
So you’ve heard how some girls can go boy crazy? Well, in preparing for my cruise I went maxi crazy. I’ll level with you. I love a reason to shop… and my little ocean trek seemed the perfect reason to update my education on long beach friendly frocks.I scoured page upon page of flowing fashion and in doing so I noticed some major commonalities. Since sharing is caring, I’m spilling all the things I learned about this season’s sassiest maxi dress trends. It’s time to take fashion… TO THE MAX.
Kimono Realness
This plus size maxi style is perfect for the lady who wants a more modest, but still sizzling look. The kimono sleeves add a fresh take to the maxi, keeping your look fresh and far from dowdy. This Eloquii Kimono Sleeve Maxi is a great example, made of soft jersey and available in multiple colors.
Bright + Bare Shouldered
Bare shoulders and bold colors are continuing into the summer season. Choose a sassy print to create an even bigger statement, like this Michael Kors variation. Off the shoulder flounces add coverage for those uncomfortable baring their arms, while still allowing your shoulders to get their tan on. This mellow yellow treat is available at Macy’s.
Whimsical Pastels
Pastels can often be perceived as overly cutesy, but this season I am seeing all sorts of numbers that feel like Liza Frank grew up and started designing for adults. These whimsical styles are perfect for that sassy lady that’s not quite ready to give up her girly pastels, but also wants to feel grown up. This Rachel Roy dress at Nordstrom, was fashion love at first sight.
Boho Babe
It wouldn’t be summer with a little bohemian print in the mix. Look for all-over, colorful geometric prints that give the piece an earthy tribal feel. Tassel details and ties can add an extra punch while keeping the piece decidedly on trend. This plus size maxi from Target is every bohemian girls dream dress.
Scandinavian Floral
This summer’s florals remind me of when I lived in Scandinavia. The same blossoms that detail these dresses would decorate towels, linens and even furniture! I love the earthy traditional feeling these styles evoke. Paired with a breezy fit, these dress scream multi-cultural vacation chill. This example comes from JCPenney.
Comfy Crochet
Simple dresses are getting a handicraft touch with the incorporation of crotchet. The crochet touches elevate the dress by adding pattern and dimension to a basic silhouette. I love the simple yet casual elegance of this Avenue plus size maxi dress. The dress comes in three colors and I simply adore the peach shade.
Political Punch
Some people wear their heart on their sleeve, others where their political calls to action on their dress. This season brands have combined pop art designs with political calls to action. It’s a new way to make a fashion statement. I simply adore this plus size maxi from Modcloth for its ability to be as earth minded as it is tropically relevant.
Ruffled + Relaxed
Get in touch with you girly side by adding a little ruffle to your maxi. Front ruffles add a breezy feel to the bust while the maxi style clings every so slightly to your hips. This style is especially great for pear shapes. Made of a soft jersey fabric and and priced at under $20, this Forever21 maxi dress is too good a steal to pass up.
To Tie Dye For
Tie Dye has come back with a vengeance this season. The typical blue variations can be seen popping up left and right. However, to truly rock this trend, look for an unusual neck line and a unique color combination. This will make sure the dress feels decidedly now, rather than just another a 70s style rehash. I like this bold maxi dress from BooHoo.
Striped Surprise
Stripes have been everywhere this season and even I have fallen victim to their rebellious charms. After years of being told, ” no, no that’s not for you,” it seems like the plus community has raised a giant middle finger to the expected norms and begun creating amazing striped pieces. This stunning ASOS patchwork striped maxi dress takes the trend one step further by piecing rosy stripes into a truly eye catching piece.
Sea Glass Goddess
Lastly, there seems to be an infusion of washed out jewel tones. To me these dresses are like little reflections of water worn glass- stunning variations of their bright original colors. Washed out hues tend to scare most people because we don’t see them as often. But fear not! These colors have the magical ability to perfectly highlight tan skin. I like this example from Torrid; The simple neckline and accentuated waist line add structure and elegance to this beach glass beauty.
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