30PlusStyle: LBD Lookbook

The #30PlusStyle Collaboration returns today for it’s final run! In true celebratory fashion, we’re rocking the classic little black dress (a.k.a. LBD)! Please join us in welcoming two Special Guest Bloggers for our last collaborative blog post: Cynthia of www.FlightoftheFatGirl.com and Jennae of www.GreenandGorgeous.net!

I went with a casual spin on the LBD theme. My style recipe includes a flash of sparkle, a hint of shine, trim of fur, and a top of vintage ;)

Coat: Vintage (worn here)

Leather gloves: Victoria’s Secret

Sequin dress: August Silk (worn here)
Statement necklace: Natasha

Leggings: Nicole Miller

Patent leather boots: Penny Loves Kenny (worn here)

Handbag: Vintage

In closing, I must say that today’s post is close to my heart. As I mentioned, this is the final blog post for the #30PlusStyle Collaboration. I’ve been graced with the privilege to work with and learn from an amazing group of women: Georgette, Nefferth, Delilah, Jeniese, and Pepper.  I continue to stand unitedly with them, advertising for the world to note:  Neither age nor size present limitations when it comes to expressing one’s personal style! Each of the #30PlusStyleBloggers have inspired me by their sense of style, and encouraged me to continue to try new things. 

Thank you to everyone that has supported #30PlusStyle over the past few months. I hope that you too will continue to be inspired by these wonderful women, as am I!

www.mode-plus.com
www.prettypluspep.blogspot.com
www.pumpsandstudz.blogspot.com
www.thejenesaisquoi.blogspot.com
www.grownandcurvywoman.com


Until next time Style Lovers,
XO

30PlusStyle: 50 Shades of Gray

Well, there aren't literally 50 shades of gray in today's look; Nonetheless here's my best effort!

For this edition of the #30PlusStyle run (click here to see previous posts, www.facebook.com/30plusstyle), we warmly welcome Special Guest Blogger Crystal of Sometimesglam.com !!!

Please be sure to check out all of the #30PlusStyleBloggers:
www.thejenesaisquoi.blogspot.com
www.pumpsandstudz.blogspot.com
www.mode-plus.com
www.grownandcurvywoman.com
www.prettypluspep.blogspot.com

Follow me on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/InMyJoi1 ; Stay fashionable lovlies!

Sunnies: Betsey Johnson
Fedora: Vintage

Crop top: Nordstrom
Bangles: Nordstrom

Dress: Kenar

Fishnets: Loehmann's

Legwarmers: Loehmann's (also worn here)

Wedge sneakers: Steve Madden (worn here)

Clutch: Vintage (worn here)

30PlusStyle: Animal Instinct

The 30PlusStyle Collaboration (www.facebook.com/30plusstyle) is back on the scene (for previous posts click here) and today we’re flashing our animal instincts. We had the option to choose from animal prints, leather, fur and or all of the above!

A few weeks ago I debuted 3 looks in leopard print (click here, here, and here), which solidified my decision that today's post would not contain leopard print ;) 

Warm temperatures have returned to SoCal (despite the fact that it’s now mid-October), so warm that it is simply unthinkable to slip into a fur or anything remotely like it, no matter how much I would like to, because I heart all things FUR.

Hoodie- Jones New York| Moto Jacket-Jones New York (worn here)| Jean-Not Your Daughter’s (worn here)| Booties-Chinese Laundry

As a believer that the color white can be worn successfully all year around, white jeans were an easy pick. I immediately thought to pair them with this zebra print hoodie that I purchased a few years back. 

Next I added my lightweight fabric and faux leather motorcycle jacket as a topper for night temps. 

Now, I’m generally not a hoodie type of woman, but there was something about this one that struck me as feminine, fun. I love the way that it’s made, and the easy drape of the knit.

Usually I opt to wear it with a black knit skirt. Pairing it with white this go round was a fresh and welcome change.

This ensemble was perfect for date night, and my husband was especially a fan of the peep-toe booties =)

Check out all of the #30PlusStyleBloggers T O D A Y:

www.mode-plus.com

www.grownandcurvywoman.com

www.pumpsandstudz.blogspot.com

www.thejenesaisquoi.blogspot.com

www.prettypluspep.blogspot.com

If you’re a Blogger and would like to join us for a future #30plusstyle post please send an email to: 30plusstylecollab@gmail.com. Please be sure to include your blog's URL! Click here if you'd like to see previous #30PlusStyle posts. 

Don't forget to join me on Facebook: www.facebook.com/InMyJoi1

Have a great weekend Style Lovers!

30PlusStyle:The $30 Challenge, Mad for Plaid

The #30PlusStyle Collaboration (www.facebook.com/30plusstyle) returns today with a budget friendly post: Mad for Plaid! PSA: Women do not have to compromise their budget to stay on trend and to look great!

First off, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to our Guest Blogger Gaëlle-Vanessa, the Creator of French Curves!!!

Plaid or tartan, is a classic staple and wool variations naturally resonate with cooler seasons. Inquiring minds want to know: What exactly is the difference between plaid and tartan? Here's what I gathered from dictionary.com: "Generally, we think of tartan as the name for the cloth and plaid as the name for the particular pattern, but the words are often used interchangeably so that tartan can mean any checkered pattern and plaid can mean any checkered fabric".
Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's move on with today's post!

Fall is officially underway here in the States, which means in my mind that it's time to break out the Plaid =) Red and black tartan is everywhere around us, but how often do you cross paths with colorful plaid combinations?

I'll give you one guess at where I picked up this beaut of a maxi skirt!

Sunnies: Betsey Johnson, $10 (also worn here)

Shirt: Jones New York, $5

Skirt: Vintage, $6

Clutch: Vintage, $2

Shoes:Tildon-excluded from budget friendly portion (also worn here)

Don't forget to pop over and visit our special Guest Blogger, Gaëlle Vanessa: http://thecurvyandcurlycloset.com/

And of course all of the #30PlusStyleBloggers today:

www.grownandcurvywoman.com

www.mode-plus.com

www.pumpsandstudz.blogspot.com

www.thejenesaisquoi.blogspot.com

www.prettypluspep.blogspot.com

If you’re a Blogger and would like to join us for a future #30plusstyle post please email us at: 30plusstylecollab@gmail.com. Please be sure to include your blog's URL! Click here if you'd like to see previous #30PlusStyle posts. 

And last but not least: Join me on Facebook! www.facebook.com/InMyJoi1

30PlusStyle: Celebrity Inspired, Plus Edition

Hello Style Lovers! Can you believe that today marks the first day of August?! Where, oh where, has the time gone? Summer is just about up, as if, in the blink of an eye! Never fear, #30PlusStyle has returned, and we are taking full advantage of the fleeting days of the season! We welcome you to the "Celebrity Inspired, Plus Edition":

DID YOU KNOW? #30PlusStyle was featured THIS WEEK on Ebony.com (click here)?!!! Follow us on Facebook, and join us on our exciting journey to inspire women everyone: Style is never limited by age or size!
www.facebook.com/30plusstyle

On to today's post: This was one of the most difficult #30PlusStyle challenges for me to work with thus far! 

I sat down and thought about why. There were a number of reasons, but basically they all can be summed up as follows:

• I don't really follow celebrity fashion and or trends so it was hard to pick a person and a style. (I do watch the runways, select designers, and style icons - they are in another ballgame in my opinion!)
• It's been a rough week, I struggled with multiple deadlines and an indecisive attitude. For every one idea I came up with, there seemed to be multiple reasons as to why it didn't truly resonate with me.
• I simply did not feel like taking pictures, i.e, posing, passerbys staring at me, etc.,.(Being photographed is usually a personal struggle for me.)

Nonetheless, as the saying goes: 'The show must go on'. Yes, because of my personal belief in the immense value that the plus-size blogging community has on women (young and old alike), I pulled myself together and got to work. My loyal supporter, my husband was completely on board as Motivational Speaker and Creative Director, thank you Honey!!!

Whenever I feel doubtful and or indecisive with choosing a look, I go with classic and timeless pieces.

Every woman needs a classic dress, that can be dressed up, or dressed down.

This classic tube style dress was purchased in 1999 for my one year anniversary. Does that make it a vintage number? LOL!

Which celebrity exactly, inspired this look?

The answer is here: www.pinterest.com/inmyjoi/im-inspired/

See how the #30PlusStyle Dolls were Celebrity Inspired today:
www.prettypluspep.blogspot.com
www.pumpsandstudz.blogspot.com
www.mode-plus.com
www.thejenesaisquoi.blogspot.com
www.grownandcurvywoman.com

FYI: We are looking for guest bloggers to join us for a future #30plusstyle post. If you're interested, contact us at 30plusstylecollab@gmail.com. Please be sure to include your blog's URL!

Dress: Express
Gloves: Vintage
Scarf: Liz Claiborne
Handbag: Vintage
Shoes: Nine West & Sam Edelman (worn here too)

Until next time! Thank you very much for stopping by and commenting below =)