Category Archives: Fashion Tips

Dresses that will hide a tummy

August 15th // 1 Comment

Looking to hide a curvier midsection? Keep these three style-savvy tricks in mind during your next shopping trip!

1. Relaxed draping will be your new best friend and give the most flattering shape 2. incorporate visual details like color-blocking, asymmetrical cuts and two-toned fabrics and 3. stay away from anything that clings too tightly around the tummy or cuts into your skin, creating unsightly lumps and lines.

Here, a few examples:

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1. Alice + Olivia double layer tank dress £175 2. Vivienne Westwood grey drape dress $133 3. Saks Fifth Avenue colorblock silk dress 4. Spiegel empire-waist maxi dress $39  5. Modcloth parade dress $74 6. Vanessa Bruno ruched dress $345 7. Paul Smith sleeveless dress $639

What are your tips to help hide a tummy?

Posted in Alice + Olivia, Curvy Figures, ModCloth, Plus-sized fashion, Saks Fifth Avenue, Style Clinic, Trends and News, Vivienne Westwood
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Want to win a designer tie? *giveaway*

May 18th // 15 Comments

I wanted to show my male readers some love so this week’s giveaway is for the boys:) Of course, ladies can enter, too – one of these designer ties would make a great gift for the man in your life! Ties.com, America’s premier tie store, and I have partnered to give away a Calvin Klein tie to TWO lucky winners!

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These urban, 2-inch skinny ties have a classic print and are made with the finest silk… want one? All you have to do is

  • Share this post on Facebook and/or retweet on Twitter
  • Leave a comment telling me where you plan on wearing the tie OR whom you plan on giving the tie to

This giveaway ends Sunday, May 22nd at 11:59 PM EST with the winners announced Monday, May 23rd here on the blog. Good luck!! Xoxo

Lots of love,

Loren

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Posted in Giveaways, Men, Ties.com
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Men in flip flops. Let’s discuss.

May 12th // 9 Comments

Much like my last post on man jewelry, I’m super curious about how you all feel about men wearing flip flops. Is it okay for every day? Just to the pool? Never? (Any male readers out there want to jump in, feel free!) For example, take a look at this photo of Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger arriving in France for the Cannes Film Festival:

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Thoughts? Discuss in the comments!

Xoxo,

Loren

Posted in Celebrity-style, Diane Kruger, Joshua Jackson, Men
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Bloomingdale’s Spring Style Guide: Plus Size Edition

April 20th // Comment Here

Bloomingdale’s has officially unveiled their Spring 2011 Style Guide: Plus Edition on their website, featuring gorgeous model Tara Lynn. Let the guide act as your own personal stylist and get ready for spring with  maxi dresses, peasant tops and other figure-flattering pieces!

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You’ll find sizes 14-24 and 1X-3X in the Bloomie’s guide – check it out and let me know what you think!!

Love,

Loren

Posted in Bloomingdales, Curvy Figures, Fashion News, Plus-sized fashion, Spring Fashion Preview
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Helen Mirren shows us how to look stylish at 65

April 7th // 2 Comments

Everything about this outfit could work for any body type and any age. 65-year-old actress Helen Mirren was honored at a hand and footprint ceremony in Hollywood recently and  showed off her curves in a navy dress and belt.

You might question the mock v-neck, sleeves and knee-length skirt… but add the belt, exposed zipper and form-sitting silhouette and you’ve got a conservative yet stylish look:

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We can all learn something from her! She looks flawless!

xo,

Loren

Posted in Fashion Tips, Helen Mirren, Women
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