Category: STYLE

STAR WARS GIFT GUIDE

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If you’re looking for the perfect Star Wars gift to give the Jedi on your Christmas list, Torrid has you covered! Just in time for today’s release of The Force Awakens, they’ve launched a Star Wars themed collection featuring shirts from the dark side, accessories fit for a Rebel, and everything in between. My personal favourites from the collection – the faux leather coin purses in the likes of Yoda, C3PO, Vader, and a Stormtrooper. They won’t break the bank and you can bring the force with you wherever you go. In the words of Yoda, “Everyone’s favorite person at Christmas will you be!”

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Shop this look: 1. Star Wars The Force Awakens Raglan Tee 2. Star Wars Charm Necklace 3. Star Wars Yoda Coin Purse 4. Star Wars Darth Vader Shoulder Bag

MY STYLE: BOHO CHIC

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If you know me, it’s no secret that I love, love, LOVE dresses (pants? what are those?) so you will almost always see a dress included in my style boards. Besides, it would be kinda silly for me to showcase different fashion looks that I don’t even wear, right? Right! So, before December rolls around and the blog enters holiday mode, I wanted to share another one of my favourite fall looks: bohemian dresses.

These dresses are fabulous pieces to add to your wardrobe because of their versatility. For the really chilly fall days, all of these dresses pair perfectly with some leggings or tights and a neutral pair of over-the-knee heeled boots. If you’re lucky enough to still be enjoying plus temperatures right now, be bold and go legging-less. A pair of patent nude flats would look killer with any of these designs! How would you accessorize these dresses?

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Shop This Look: 1. Torrid Floral Chiffon Shirt Dress / 2. ModCloth Back Road Ramble Top in Mosaic / 3. BooHoo Plus Niamh Paisley Printed Dress / 4. ASOS Curve T-Shirt Dress in Winter Geo Print

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MY STYLE: FALL PONCHOS

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In my early twenties, I worked part-time at Penningtons, one of the few Canadian retail clothing stores that carried 14+. If I wanted to find trendy, age appropriate pieces for my wardrobe, I would look to the company’s MXM brand (who remembers MXM?!); it was limited, but I always tried to make it work. Fast forward ten years – I’m now in my early thirties, MXM is no more, and the options for trendy, plus size fashion are seemingly endless (this deserves a happy dance).

On the journey to a more stylish wardrobe, I’ve come across some wonderful local shops. Topping my list of favourites is Your Big Sister’s Closet. If you live in Toronto and have yet to stop by this boutique, you must get your fashion-loving butt over there asap! Shop owner, Karen, will make you feel like a million bucks, at a price that won’t break the bank! During my recent visit, I fell in love with a beautiful black and white knit poncho. I saw it in the window display as I drove by en-route to finding my parking space, and knew I had to try it on as soon as I stepped inside. So I did. And it was every bit as wonderful as I had imagined it would be! There was no doubt that this piece would make its blog debut along with me in my first ever fashion photo shoot. I’ve styled the poncho in three different ways to showcase its versatility for the fall; from casual to night on the town. Which look is your favourite?

Shop Look 1:  Jacket: Reitman’s Plus Size Faux Leather Jacket (similar) / Skirt: Reitman’s Denim Skirt / Boots: Addition Elle High Heel Boot (similar) / Addition Elle Opaque Stretchy Tight / Earrings: Ardene

Shop Look 2: Leggings: Addition Elle Cotton Spandex Legging / Shoes: Ardene White Leather Pointy Flats / Ring: Ardene  / Bracelets: Addition Elle / Sunglasses: Avon

Shop Look 3: Pants: Torrid (similar) / Jacket: Old Navy Peacoat (similar) / Shoes: Attitude