For some, figuring out what to wear for Valentine’s Day can feel like a lot of pressure, especially if you’re planning something fancy. For others, Valentine’s Day means a quiet night at home in a pink dress with some well-cooked steaks and dessert. The other issue that comes up when you plan a special occasion […]
Read moreSouthern Summer Dresses: Chambray, Seersucker, Gingham and Eyelet
While parts of the country still have cold snaps, we’ve hit full summer here in the South. It’s the sleepiest time of the year, even in a permanently tourist filled city like New Orleans. Temperatures and humidity creep up until it feels like a sauna outside, with the only relief being the near daily rainstorms […]
Read more10 Beautiful Full Bust and Plus Size Party Dresses
One of my favorite features of the holiday season is my ability to pull out dresses that seem totally inappropriate during the rest of the year. I love bright and bold clothing that seems eminently suited to holiday events: sequins, velvet and all sorts of dramatic flourishes. If there’s a theme to this post, it’s […]
Read more3 Reasons to Shop Plus Size Stores, Whatever Your Size
A few weeks ago, I found myself in a fashion dilemma. I wanted to update my wardrobe with two basic on trend items: a classy black faux leather dress and a colorful faux leather moto style jacket to wear over everything in case autumn weather ever actually hits New Orleans. Since I mostly wear vintage […]
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