From the runway to your life

If you are like me. You want clothes that reflect the current trends from the seasons runway shows. I am inspired by the runway and the energetic pulse of the fashion industry. The designer collections are expensive and out of reach for most of us. As a plus size woman however they are virtually unattainable. Alas I must find other ways of making my wardrobe fashion forward and relevant. I mix high and low cost garments and accessories to achieve my own personal style. In addition I do my research, I flip through all the major fashion magazines, I watch the major runway shows and shop around to get an idea of what is available to me and what the trends are. I take notes as I am doing my research. I note the trends and look for them in my current wardrobe. Trends are often recycled every few years. So something you bought 3 years ago may be a hot item again in a few years. I rarley throw anything away. When I do shop I look for items that hit several of the trends so I get more bang for my buck. Here are several plus size trend hitting suggestions. Available online and in local retailers nationwide.

Exhibit A: Old Navy top, $26.50

Trends it hits

• Ruffles
• Florals
• Painterly brush strokes
• Hi contrast color. (black, white, grey and yellow)

Try it with a black pencil skirt for work or wear it with Khaki board shorts

Exhibit B: Lane Bryant top, $29.50

Trends it hits

• Modern graphic print
• 3 Dimentional embellishment

Wear it with Jeans and a leather jacket or a menswear suit

Exhibit C: Torrid Dress, $48.00

Trends it hits

• Grey is the new black
• Runching at the shoulder for a strong looking shoulder
• Heavy hard wear studded belt

Wear it with various accessories for different looks

Exhibit D: Lane Bryant sweater, $59.50

Trends it hits

• Modern Graphic Print
• Asymetrical one sholder

Wear it with denim or wear it with a black skirt for a sexy evening look

Exhibit E: Lane Bryant blouse, $49.50

Trends it hits

• Sheer fabric
• Ruffles at the base
• Animal print
• Sequins

Wear it with shorts and strappy sandals or with jeans and boots in the fall

Exhibit F: Lane Bryant top, $44.50

Trends it hits

• Sheer fabric
• Texture
• Animal print

Wear it with jeans, leggings or tuck it into a pencil skirt and belt it

Exhibit G: Target romper, $24.99

Trends it hits

• It is a one piece romper
• Ruffles
• African tribal print

Wear it with sandals the beauty of a one piece is you don't have to think to hard