Tag Archives: maxi dress

What do I wear to a beach wedding?

October 27th // 1 Comment

Lovely and loyal reader Nikki wrote in asking me about proper beach wedding attire for an upcoming wedding she is going to in Mexico (luckyyy!). Here’s my advice for creating the perfect beach wedding look for Nikki and her husband:

For Nikki>> nothing says beach wedding more than a simple, tropical-colored maxi dress and I personally love this coral option from ASOS ($59). Paired with a flat, gold sandal ($10), you will look like you’re on the beach to actually attend an event, not get a tan.

For the husband>> Khaki pants ($33), a crisp, white button down shirt ($65) and leather flip flops ($40) are a classic combination for men attending a beach wedding. Just make sure to undo a few top buttons and roll up the sleeves so that you appear relaxed, not stuffy.

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Posted in Asos.com, JCPenney, Loren's Picks, Macys, Nordstrom, Shopping Smarter, Style Clinic, Trends and News
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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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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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House hunting in Cat Cay with my family {photos!}

February 25th // 13 Comments

I hate to do this to all of you who are stuck in snow right now but these photos are just too beautiful not to share! My family and I hopped on Utopia III yesterday to see a house I found in Cat Cay… we had a great time… one of the most relaxing places I’ve ever been.

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loren ridinger house hunting in cat cay

Time spent on the boat = time spent working, of course! So lucky to live in the era of the digital office.

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Me and my #1 accessory posing near the ocean. My BlackBerry matches everything:) I’m wearing a Josephine maxi dress that my dear friend Khloe Kardashian gave to me, Havianas flip flops and Tom Ford sunnies. Love animal prints!

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Going to the beach means I want to keep my beauty routine simple. I slathered on Cellular Laboratories De-Aging Sunscreen with SPF 55 (nothing new. I do that every day) and used Fixx Solutions No Frizz Argan Oil before brushing my hair back into a simple ponytail. It stayed out of my face the whole time!

loren ridinger house hunting in cat cay

loren ridinger house hunting in cat cay

loren ridinger house hunting in cat cay

loren ridinger house hunting in cat cay

loren ridinger house hunting in cat cay

One of my favorite pictures of me and my man.

What are your beach beauty essentials?

Love,

Loren

Posted in Cellular Labs, Chic Living, Fixx, Khloe Kardashian, Life with Loren, Tom Ford
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High & Low: How to Wear Crochet

July 21st // 1 Comment

Some people refuse to give crochet pieces a chance because they remind them of their grandmother, or a doily. I disagree. Crochet can be sexy – and if worn with the right accessories – can mentally transport you onto a tropical vacation!

From Bloomingdale’s:

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(left) Diane von Furstenberg Zenya Crochet Maxi Dress $243.75

(right) Tory Burch Rattan Clutch $192.50

From Target:

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(left) Crochet Cardigan $17.99

(right) Five Row Beaded Bib Necklace $29.99

Plus, it’s breathable (great option if you’re dealing with a heat wave in your area)!

Love,

Loren

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