As Seen on Twin Cities Live- DIY Pedicure

I joined Elizabeth Ries and Chris Eggert on Twin Cities Live, yesterday, to show Chris how to give himself the ultimate Man-icure/Pedicure - at home, using ingredients that can be found in most households.  We had a lot of fun, a lot of laughs...and Chris said his feet felt softer at the end of the segment.  

I wore one of my favorite dresses- the LucieLu Party Dress in mint and gray (from a few seasons ago).  I paired it with jade earrings that I picked up in Guatemala, a cocktail ring that Dan bought me for my birthday a couple years ago, and a pair of black kitten heels.  

Click here to view the segment. 

My New Novel Available Today

 

I'm so excited to share some news with you guys...my new novel is available, today! 

 

 

Bombshell Blogroll is the first in a series of 3 novellas - it follows the life of plus size blogger, Elizabeth Weston, as she navigates the blogosphere, her day job and (of course!) her love life.  Here's a short synopsis:

 

Elizabeth Weston never thought her little blog, Bombshell Beauty, would be much more than a hobby. But when she gets invited to Plus Style's blogger conference, she gets more than she bargained for: a nemesis in the form of a bratty blogger; a possible job opportunity with the foremost plus size retailer in the country; and a really cute guy who completely shakes up her love life. 

With nothing but her wits and a closet full of fabulous clothes, Elizabeth tries to decide where exactly she wants to go - in life and in love. 

First in the Bombshell Beauty Series of novellas.

 

Loosely inspired by a few of the fun experiences that I've had thanks to this blog, Bombshell Blogroll is a work of fiction along the lines of Confessions of a Shopaholic or Something Borrowed.  It's the first of three novellas that tell Elizabeth's story, and each of them will be released over the course of this summer - right in time for those long holiday weekends. 

 

 

The eBook is for sale on Amazon, and Barnes & Noble - for $2.99.  I hope you'll check it out!

My Fuerza Story

Last week, Sealed with a Kiss Designs contacted me to talk about a new collaboration they're launching with plus size supermodel, Rosie Mercado.  The collection is called Fuerza, which is Spanish for 'strength'.  SWAK asked me to share with about what Fuerza means to me, or to tell them a story about when I had to tap into my own Fuerza. 

I told them about my trip to Guatemala last year with the non-profit organization, Common Hope.  It was such an intense, incredible week of my life- one during which I had to draw on many sources of strength. It changed my life in so many ways and taught me a lot about the strength within.  Click here to read my story, and stories from other friends in the plus size industry (like Aimee of Madison Plus and Maddy of Plus Model Magazine) - plus SWAK customers.  You can even submit your own story of Fuerza to the site. 

I haven't tried on any of the clothes from Rosie's Fuerza collection, yet, so I can't tell you how they fit.  But they look great on the website! A few of my early favorites include:

Plus Size Style- Everyday Bombshell

I had one of those moments a couple weeks ago where I realized that I'd completely forgotten about one of my favorite plus size retailers - City Chic.  I wore a lot of City Chic clothes after meeting their executive team at the Curvy Revolution back in 2010.  I liked the quality of the clothing, the fresh trendy styles and the fact that their sales are frequent and fantastic. 

And that's exactly how I came to add this pretty, emerald green dress to my wardrobe - on sale for $17.  And the best part?  Free shipping both ways, so shopping online with City Chic is a total no-brainer.  Love that. 

The Outfit:
Green ruffle dress- City Chic
Black cardigan - Avenue
Jeweled buckle belt - Gap Outlet
Teardrop necklace- Patinastores.com
Missoni-print flats- Report

Plus Size Style - Belts

Last week, I asked you guys to send me questions over Facebook, Twitter, email (wherever!  however!) that you'd like me to answer or topics you'd like me to address in upcoming YouTube videos.  I received lots of great ideas that I'll be incorporating into my YouTube channel, but had to pick one to get started.  So I went with the most popular question that was asked...How do I make belts work?  Here you go!



So...what are your thoughts?  How do you make belts work for you?  Where do you find great belts?

Plus Size Style- Everyday Bombshell

I'm wearing not one but TWO mythical, baseless -but -widely- accepted fashion taboos today...can you spot them?

Do I look like  a  taboo? 

No.  Of course not

 

 

Stripes on a plus size woman!  Mixing black and navy blue...the horror!  You know what?  It feels great to go against the grain.  Although I really have to wonder if many people still abide by those fashion "rules," anymore.  Do you?  If you don't follow these two "rules" - are there others that you just can't get yourself to break?

 



 

The Double Taboo Outfit:

Navy blue and red striped dress- Old Navy

Black leggings - Lane Bryant

Black kitten heels - Payless Shoe Source

Mixed metal necklace - gift from  Lane Bryant

Limoncello necklace- Lia Sophia

Crystal cocktail ring - gift from my friend, Jenn

Plus Size Style- Everyday Bombshell

I've said it before, and I'll say it again (probably every time I wear this dress...) but I hope you have something in your closet that makes you feel like POW!  Check me out, world!

I don't know why, but this dress is it for me.  Something about the way it fits over my curves without clinging...I don't know.  I also don't question it - I just enjoy the way I feel when I pull this baby on.

The Outfit:

POW-inducing dress- Avenue

Open cardigan - TJ Maxx

Pink skinny belt - Old Navy

Triple strand of pearls - QVC

Kitten heels - Payless