She Who Wears The Pants...

Anyone that knows me is aware that I am the legging queen, I have more than 20 pairs, but Forever 21 has a way of getting me to try almost any trend at least once. And thank God because I am OBSESSED with these ikat print pants!! Not only are they super comfy and flattering but they get extra points for pockets! The color is kinda tricky because orange is typically hit or miss but paired with a tank and a blazer, I think it works. They can be dressed up with heels for a more professional look like I did or you can even pair them with sandals or flats. I went with nude heels just to try to naturalize all that orange. PS I made these earrings =)

                            "Act like a lady, think like a man, work like a boss"  

Photo Cred: Kirwin Patmon 

Tank - Target, Blazer - Cold Water Creek, Pants - F21, Shoes - Kmart

Going Rouge

                                  " I am wonderfully and fearfully made" - Psalms 139:14

I remember when I first came across the monotone idea in an Elle magazine quite some time ago, I thought it was just too much. But in a burst of my "I'll try anything attitude" I figured, why not?! The concept is to create your outfit with shades of one color. It takes practice and a sense of proportion but I think it came out cute. Two of my favorite trends right now are sneaker wedges and peplum silhouette. I will admit, the hype around these two have died down a bit but for now as long as they keep making em' I'll keep buying. Sneaker wedges are surprisingly really comfortable and versatile I have 4 pairs and counting. And although it seems like a shirt that illuminates your hips would be a no go for us blessed fashionistas; they are surprisingly quite flattering. Be alarmed however, your boyfriend will probably ask you why you're wearing a tutu lol.

Photo Cred - Kirwin Patmon

Shirt - JCPennys, Leggings X Shoes - F21, Necklace - Charming Charlie 

Drifting

                 "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, our deepest 
                              fear is that we are powerful beyond measures" 
                                                    - Marianne Williamson

Thanks to fearless veteran bloggers like Gabi Gregg and Nadia Aboulhosn, plus sized fashionistas everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief in knowledge that yes we too can pull off the mid drift trend. Its all about showing the right amount of skin so people are aware it's purposeful but it doesn't just look like your shirt is ill fitting. And for us curvy girls the high wasted trend is the perfect counter part for it. I added the combat boots and bull horn necklace to give my outfit a little more edge. =)

Photo Cred by Kirwin Patmon

Shirt - Simply Fashion, Leggings - F21, Boots - Kmart, Necklace - vintage.