Fresh Lemonade

This is the very first full week of Fall 2016, yet it hardly feels like Fall as temperatures soared to almost 100 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend… Although I am truly in a Fall state of mind, I couldn’t help but dip into Summery fashion yet once again- not only was it blazing hot but I was also invited to an outdoor pool soiree! Barefoot Wine hosted the grand bash in Beverly Hills, with plenty of bubbly, yummy treats, and manis- could a girl ask for more?! I happily accepted the invitation and complied with their request that I come in fruit festive attire.  Just like a glass of lemonade….
By the way, are you following me on Instagram and or Snapchat (@InMyJoi)? I shared a number of videos there of the beautiful set-up ;)

Top & Skirt: Rue 107| Necklace: c/o of Rocksbox, score one month free, “InMyJoiXoXo” at checkout| Clutch: Kate Spade| Sandals: Ross Dress for Less

Until next time Babes,
XO 

For the Frill of It

Autumn is upon us and I am so thrilled by the beautiful shades of rust, burgundy, and the like now in ample abundance.
Cold shoulders were HUGE this Summer (see previous looks here, here, here, and here) - I’ve decided that there is no sensible reason as to why I cannot carry my affection for wearing them over into Fall and Winter! There aren’t a lot of things that I can say that I truly LOVE about living in SoCal, but the phenomenal weather is definitely at the top of my list!!! One awesome thing about this over sized cold shoulder top is that it can actually be worn on the shoulders, off the shoulders, or one shoulder bare : )
Gone are the days that wearing white is reserved for certain days/months of the year Babes- I freely wear white all year around! Sometimes I hear: ‘How do you wear white after labor Day?’ My answer is: Simply put it on! LOL!!! Seriously, there is no need to feel apprehensive about wearing crisp white pieces well into Fall, Winter, Spring, and of course Summer.  Great fitting, well made white denim jeans are a wardrobe staple for me, I love pairing them with rich colors such as this burgundy cold shoulder top (see another look here). You can also pair white denim with layers, long vests, sweater coats, plaid/graphic blazers, and the list really goes on and on…

Until next time,
XO

Hat: Nordstrom| Ruffle frill top: Ross Dress for Less| White denim: NYDJ| Shoes: Franco Sarto

Fall for Culottes

If there is one new thing that I have fully embraced this year, I would have to say it is the concept of over-sized clothing. Although I am not at all obsessed with tight and or fitted clothing, generally speaking I am interested in clothing that fits my body well.
This year however, I found myself embracing over-sized fits, and feeling quite spectacular in them. Previously my preference was to steer clear of larger cuts of clothing, as I didn’t like the fact that they made me look bigger than I actually am.
Welp, 2016 has been the year to do away with that idea/care, and it feels so good! Although I am clearly full figured, my waist is considerably smaller than my hips. However, it is not necessary that I should always have to wear items to highlight and or accentuate that fact. Over-sized clothing works for all sizes, including those of us on the plus side :)

Until next time,
XO

Sunnies: Nordstrom| Lace top: Ross Dress for Less| Culottes c/o Elvi, see more here)| Sandals: Steve Madden (worn here)

Feeling Some Stripe of Way

Striped shirt dress: c/o ELVI Clothing| Jeans: c/o Lovesick, worn here| Straw bag: Vintage| Jeweled pumps: Kelley & Katie, worn here

It’s no secret, I cheer for ‘Team Stripes’ in every single way, all day, everyday! PSA: Diagonal, horizontal, whatever- I’m rocking stripes, and I don’t care whether or not it is deemed so called ‘flattering’ or not on my full figure frame…{insert appropriate emoticon}…

Yes Babes, I love stripes, and although a season change is upon us, I will continue to roll with stripes, in varied colors and in the classic form of black & white :) When ELVI reached out to me to try a few pieces from their AW collection, I was so happy! And wouldn't you know, I saw stripes? LOL!

ELVI says that they: 'design clothes that flatter and enhance the fuller figure - not hide it. At the heart of elvi, our core philosophy is to create statement contemporary fashion that is attractive, accessible and affordable to all women ranging from sizes 14-26. with our focus being on providing exceptional quality, expert tailoring and all-around personal customer experience every time you shop with us.'  Sounds great right?! I thought so too!

To be completely honest, there were a number of standout pieces in this AW collection! I selected 3, all of which will be making appearances here on le blog in the near future- but it would have been easy to select 10 or more... Additionally, ELVI just launched a new collection with Hayley Hasselhoff, it is dreamy!

Now this striped shirt dress is very well made (always a concern I have when trying out new designs), and is totally Fall ready with a color combination of beige, black, and maroon. It has side slits, is light weight, and comes with its own belt. The ease and flow of it is marvelous, I enjoyed wearing it out and about. 

Tip: Size up for added drape & flow, the fabric is very lightweight- you might add a top underneath, rock it with your favorite skinnies, or a tube skirt and open toe booties!

Until next time,

XO

Fall Into Pantone

Hat: Nordstrom| Sunnies: Forever 21| Scarf: Nordstrom| Vest: Coldwater Creek| Dress: Rachel Roy| Socks: Nordstrom Rack

Riding boots: Unisa| Gloves: Vintage, thrifted| Wood watch: c/o JORD| Handbag: Michael Kors

It’s that time again- I am back with the Blogging Beauties of Unitedly Plus, featuring our very first post of Fall 2016! This post is all about a play on color, namely the Fall 2016 colors forecast by Pantone. 
I actually wore and shot this look a few weeks back, totally unaware that I was rocking Pantone’s ‘Potter’s Clay’ by way of this over sized vest & matching riding boots. This color reminds me of changing autumn leaves. 
In Fall-like fashion, I added in layers as temperatures can vary greatly…  Exasperatingly hot in the sun versus frigid arctic breeze in the shade- you know how it goes, LOL!
I really liked how this color palette came together, and I got a number of compliments on it at the office. I’ve also worked it with short socks and my silver penny loafers. When it comes to my personal style, I am always switching it up (notice that my scarf was styled in 4 ways), incorporating a number of pieces from my wardrobe. That is what makes getting dressed enjoyable! I never follow a set of rules, so-called trends that I MUST have per so and so, or any other nonsense. I simply wear what I like, and what I feel best in ;)
*Don’t forget to check out Sheena of I am She Global (Instagram) and Sahily of Pretty in Pigment (Instagram) today to see what Pantone color they're rocking!
#UNITEDLYPlus a blogger collaboration between Sahily of Pretty in Pigment (Instagram), Sheena of I am She Global (Instagram) and myself. Unitedly Plus is a dedicated place to celebrate every woman, every body type, every clothing size, and every ethnicity.  We embody inclusivity, honoring the unique beauty that each woman possesses. We encourage all women to embrace and love who they are today. We show how personal style can encourage body positivity, foster self-confidence, and provide an outlet for personal self-expression. 
Join us in our mission of uniting women from every part of the world, showcasing individual beauty, and authentic creativity! Use the hashtag #unitedlyplus  to be featured on our social media platforms and follow our journey on Instagram (here) and Facebook (here)!

Confidant Material

Dress: c/o Single Dress Plus | Bracelet: J. Crew| Citron legwarmers: American Apparel| Citron shoes: ASOS

Summer is in, shoulders are out! Although Fall is just days away here in the States, temperatures have been soaring in a number of areas. Is it hot in your neck of the woods? I didn’t have an opportunity to rock this gorgeous blue dress until now, so I seized the moment over the weekend while temperatures were mega warm. 
Looking back on my last few posts, clearly I am most definitely in a Fall state of mind (see here, here, and here), so I styled this dress with blinding citron colored legwarmers (perfect for FALL) and matching citron tie-up heels. Bold standout color is “in” all year round for this chick! Actually, come to think of it, I need to create more opportunities to wear these beauties (see the last time I wore them here). Come on, how often do we see citron colored legwarmers?! So fab, fun, and functional :) 

Fall in Love
I also had a chance to stop by Kevin Jewelers over the weekend (read more here about my role with them as a Brand Influencer) and wouldn't you know, they are running a great sale for the entire month of September: All wedding bands are buy one get free!!!

Yes, Fall in Love and shop YOUR bridal set at Kevin Jewelers!!! 
I had too much fun trying on rings, which actually provided me with inspiration of additional ideas for upgrading my own wedding ring ;) 

Until next time Loves,
XO

JCPenney Introduces Ashley Nell Tipton for Boutique+™

*Today’s post is in partnership with JCPenney. All expressed opinions are my own.

I am so excited to finally share with you several of my favorite pieces from the brand new Ashley Nell Tipton for Boutique+™ collection at JCPenney!!! Boutique+™ is  JCPenney’s first private brand designed for full-figured/plus size women. It is a plus-size lifestyle collection created for the fashion conscious shopper.

JCPenney is actually the very first and only national retailer to feature Ashley’s designs!  As a refresher, Ashley Nell Tipton was the Winner of Project Runway!  The first exclusive Ashley Nell Tipton for Boutique+™ capsule collection launched online and in-stores on September 6th. Check out the behind the scenes docuseries here.

If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, oh yeah, even Twitter, you may have seen a few snippets of JCPenney’s #HereIAm campaign and the specific pieces that I selected from the collection =) This body positive campaign promotes self-love, confidence, and acceptance for all body types {inserts happy emoticon}!!

For Fall 2016, Ashley Nell Tipton for Boutique+™ features curve-enhancing looks inspired by 1950’s fashion. You know how I feel about vintage fashion Babes!! I selected what I like to think of as the updated white button up, via a cropped cape-sleeve blouse and a  gorgeous rose colored faux leather midi skirt. In my mind, both of these pieces are reminiscent of vintage styles, and can be mixed and matched in so many ways with other pieces of the collection and your own existing wardrobe.

The collection also includes slash knee jeggings; quilted pencil skirts; boyfriend tees; and bomber and moto-chiffon jackets. Featuring lipstick prints, bold horizontal stripes and sequins – truly with the modern plus size fashionista in mind! For this portion of the collection, I selected the TOTALLY  HIP moto trimmed in chiffon and staple black slash knee jeggings. The moto receives an update unlike any other, now edge is also etched with femininity and #IAmHERE for it!!!

To see the entire capsule collection and to shop it now, head here.

Last but certainly not least: Did you catch the live RUNWAY Show that kicked off NYFW on Tuesday?! If not, you may watch the replay here. I watched it live and the replay -it was everything, featuring models and a number of plus size blogger Babes, so AWESOME!!!

Until next time Loves,
XO