After my post on styling plus size apple shapes, I got many requests for styling pear shapes.  Although I do plan to give tips for all shapes, I’m writing them in order of requests.  So, if you have a request, please leave it in the comments below. When it comes to styling tips, tricks, guidelines, and… Read More

I keep getting requests for styling tips for plus size apple shapes.  But, before I even get into my tips, I feel like I need to emphasize the following: When it comes to styling tips, tricks, guidelines, and suggestions, please ALWAYS remember… Fashion is meant to be fun, creative, and an expression of the self.… Read More

In you haven’t already read my previous post, Color Theory for Fashionistas – Part 1, I suggest you start there.  Now that you’re all caught up, you know that I am going to talk about more harmonious color schemes, including monochromatic and analogous colors. Monochromatic Outfits Often people think of monochromatic as black, white, and grey, which is… Read More

Most artists and designers study color theory, a body of knowledge that dates back to the 1400s, and is very useful in mixing and combining colors and creating color schemes.  When it comes to color in the visual arts, including fashion, there is enough information to devote to an entire blog.  But, there is no… Read More

Plus Size Proportions: How to wear your clothes in a more flattering way If you have ever watched Project Runway, you will have undoubtedly heard Tim Gunn say, “Make it work.”  Love him!  And you also likely heard Nina Garcia mention proportions.  And even if you didn’t know exactly what she was talking about, you knew… Read More

Today I want to talk about the importance of styling outfits and putting all of your wardrobe to work, including those impulse buys that are probably just collecting dust in the back of your [my] closet.  One of the missions of my blog is to help women like me style outfits.  But have we ever… Read More