FASHION MEETS CURVES: 2014

Fall Lovin'

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Up until this weekend the weather has been nice and warm for fall, which makes me happy! I am usually the person still wearing sandals up until the first snow fall because I know that I have 6-8 months of winter ahead...so its been nice being able to transition summer pieces with layers into fall. I found this skirt in the clearance section at Old Navy and thought it would be great now and later in fall with tights and boots!

Outfit Details

Skirt: Old Navy / Similar Here

Jean Jacket: Gap Outlet / Similar Here

Shoes: Nine West / Similar Here

Tote: Coach / Similar Here and Here

Heres hoping I can still where sandals for a while still!

- Jana -

What I Love Wednesday

Duster Coats and Fashion Week

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

YIKES...it has been too too long since a new blogpost!! But the season is changing, packing and moving craziness has slowed down and I am inspired to get some blog posts happening!

How has your world been? Busy? Summer always seems to just fly by and next thing you know there is that first scare of cold weather and snow (if you live in Edmonton that is). Fortunately, the temperature has warmed up here and we should see some good fall weather! I believe I am speaking on behalf of a lot of peeps when I say that I love fall weather...am-I-right? Here are a few things that I am currently loving...

Duster Coats

I love being able to layer in the fall and wear lighter jackets...this duster coat from ASOS Curve is on my must have list...mmmm...its pretty.

Fashion Week

Fall means fashion weeks are popping up all over the world, last week New York, this week London and next is Milan and Paris. Although I have never attended an international fashion week I love following fellow bloggers and designers on social media to be in the know of whats happening. From New York I fell in love with Christian Siriano's S/S collection check out his Instagram and his website. For those of you in Edmonton, Western Canada Fashion Week is coming up, here is a link to the show schedule.

I cannot take credit for this picture, it is from Christian Siriano's S/S 15 line, it is stunning and I imagine that this is what front row at fashion week is like!

-Jana-

Style

Cropped Top

Monday, August 25, 2014

Yes, you read that title right...cropped top! I never thought I would ever utter those words in my life, however sometimes you just gotta go for it. When I saw this cute striped crop top on sale, I thought, hmmm, I can't go wrong trying a trend I am terrified of with a shirt thats on sale. So with a peek-a-boo of my white, un-tanned, haven't seen the sun in years belly...here is my crop top look! I must admit, I love this trend and this is taking a tonne of guts to post this...but if I can't share my version of the latest trends on here, then where can I share it?!? Am-I-right?!

What trend are you loving right now, but are maybe a little too scared to try? I encourage you to just try it! Plus its end of season and there are so many good deals out right now...this entire look was on sale, BONUS!

Outfit Details

All on Sale!

Clutch: Aldo

Top and Pants : Addition Elle

Shoes: Spring (Blue appears to be sold out, but heres black!)

Necklace: Target / Similar Here

Watch: Betsey Johnson / Similar Here

I'm clearly enjoying summer a little too

much as this post is very overdue!

- Jana -

What I Love Wednesday

Mac Lipstick and Meghan Trainor's Bass

Wednesday, August 06, 2014

And...I'm back! I have been some what under the weather lately, yup got strep throat in the summer, but I am on the mend and needed to share some things that I am loving right now!

MAC Lipstick

I recently walked into MAC to get some powder and as per usual my eyes went to the lipstick. Normally I can resist, but this time I could not...I came away with two new colours and I am loving them. Pictured below is new Mineralize Rich 'Splurge'. The other colour is a matte lipstick...to be seen soon ;).

Meghan Trainor

I heard this song a while back, immediately bought it on iTunes and have been obsessed every since. Not only is it extremely catchy and give way to a cool motown beat (my fave!) but it also has a very important message in it...

"I'm here to tell you that,

Every inch of you is perfect from the bottom to the top!"

Could not have said it better...enjoy the video.

Till next time

-Jana-

What I Love Wednesday

Taste of Edmonton and Party Party App

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Well hello hello...it's almost Thursday which means it's time for a What I Love Wednesday! Here is a quick combo of the two things I am currently loving...

Taste of Edmonton

It is festival time in Edmonton and Taste of Edmonton is nearing the end...it is by far one of my must attend events in the summer. I mean come on, you get to try out items from some of Edmonton's top restaurants...mmm yum and listen to great live music all in the heart of downtown in Churchill Square.

Party Party App

The lovely and talented ladies over at A Beautiful Mess just released their latest app...Party Party! It is so unbelievably fun!!! You can make a stop motion video like the one above or make photo booth style pics. I foresee a lot of fun picture taking this summer.

Enjoy the beautiful weather!

- Jana -

Style

Stripes and Floral

Monday, July 21, 2014

This outfit really speaks for itself! I love mixing floral with stripes as seen on these shoes here. Sometimes I wish it was summer all the time here in Edmonton, it is so beautiful.

Outfit Details

Skirt: Old Navy

Sunglasses and Shirt: MinkPink

Clutch: Forever 21 / Old

Rings and Bangles: Kate Spade and Old Navy

Hope you are enjoying summer!

- Jana -

What I Love Wednesday

Edmonton High Level Street Car and Art Walk

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Phew...it's been a busy busy summer so far, but there is also nothing I love more than Edmonton in the summer! No matter what there is always something going on...we really are the Festival City. This weekend I got the chance to take in something I have not done in years! We took the High Level Bridge Streetcar from downtown to Whyte Ave for the Art Walk. My sister took part in the Whyte Ave Art Walk for the second year, she is so unbelievably talented, see picture below!! And theres nothing greater fashion wise than a comfy Sunday with a maxi dress, hat and Birkenstocks, especially after a night out for a stagette.

Just waiting for the streetcar with the beautiful Legislature building in the background.

How cute is the interior?

Crossing the bridge and getting caught Instagramming...

It ends right near the Old Strathcona Farmers Market

Checking out my sisters art work, she is crazy talented! It seems as though my Van Gogh bag is appropriate for the occasion.

Have a happy hump day! What are your favourite things to do in your city?

- Jana -

What I Love Wednesday

Thank You Addition Elle

Wednesday, July 09, 2014

Coming at yah a little late in the day so this is going to be a short and sweet WILW!

Addition Elle - What is plus size?

There is definitely a movement in the fashion world right now for 'plus size' woman...but what exactly is plus size? Check out Addition Elle's blog this week. I have been many different weights and sizes, but I cannot remember the last time I was smaller than a size 12...so I always wondered, just because I am curvy and am a little bigger this means I am plus size? I believe that it is important to be healthy and this is something I am working towards, but no matter what, everyone, regardless of size, should have access to trendy, fashionable clothing. My biggest dream is to live in a world where fashion sizes do not have a label and everyone is in the same category...aka Fashion Democracy! Thank you Addition Elle for this amazing post! #enoughsaid

Here's the link...Addition Elle Blog

- Jana -

Style

Kimono

Monday, July 07, 2014

You may remember this kimono from my WILW post a few weeks ago, well I happened to pick it up when I went to Orlando! I have to admit, this is my first time wearing it as I struggled to figure out what to pair it with. It made for a good addition to an old summer dress when the weather proved a little cooler than expected. And well, why not stop on a farm road off the highway for a photo shoot...it was a little windy!

Outfit Details

Kimono: Shop Orange Boutique

Dress: Old Navy / Similar Here

Clutch: Boutique in San Diego

- Jana -

What I Love Wednesday

424 FIFTH, the Balm and Nicolette Mason

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

Well well well, it's Wednesday already! Which means 2 more work days and time for another WILW!

424 FIFTH Plus

Not that long ago The Bay launched a new label by Lord and Taylor, 424 FIFTH. It is a stunning line with great basics, a few statement pieces and much to my satisfaction there is a plus size line! I am absolutely loving this beach scene jacket!

the Balm

I have been a fan of the Balm cosmetics for a number of years. I love their anti-wrinkle concealer timeBalm, their tinted lip gloss Plump Your Pucker and now I introduce to you the greatest beauty product I have every used...Put A Lid On It! Does your eye shadow crease or come off? I know mine does, or I should say it did, especially in the summer...well not any more thanks to this amazing product! Seriously...it works so well and you barely need any so this little tube lasts a while! Best thing about this brand, it is both paraben and cruelty free!

Nicolette Mason

There are many reasons why I started FMC and one of them is to inspire woman to dress for their body and exude their own personal style. Additionally, I was inspired by such woman as Nicolette Mason who have such kick ass style! I have been following her blog for a while now and she is a cool NY based fashion blogger, contributing editor and columnist for Marie Claire with a closet I would love to have! We also both have a love for Kate Spade and she recently got to go to Camp Kate Spade...umm...how do I get invited?!

Ciao, for now!

- Jana -

Style

Boyfriend Jeans: Part Two

Sunday, June 22, 2014

As promised in my Boyfriend Jeans: Part One post earlier this month...here is a post all about dressing up your boyfriend jeans. I am still loving these jeans, maybe a little too much, they kind of go with everything and are a quick and easy solution when in a rush!

Even though this post is about dressing up the boyfriend jeans, lets be honest here...IT'S ALL ABOUT THESE SHOES!!!! I saw them in LOULOU magazine, immediately fell in love, went to Aldo, bought them and started dreaming up outfits to wear them with. I love mixing patterns and these are a perfect mix of stripes and florals!!