Curves Around the World: Monochrome

Hello Lovelies!!! Can you believe it's March already? I can't believe how fast everything is going by. But yeah I hope everyone is enjoying March so far! But yeah it's the middle of the week and another Challenge for "Curves Around the World!" This week's theme is Monochrome, now if you've been following my blog you know that I wear a lot of black and white outfits. So instead of doing black and white I decided to challenge myself and do a monochromatic look which is like monochrome but with color. 

What is Monochromatic? 

According to the dictionary Monochromatic refers to a single hue in a color palette that is expanded upoon by adding tint variants (lightness and saturation) of that color to create a more balance look.

So for this weeks theme I created two different looks to show off different ways you can pull off a monochromatic look without using the usual black and white. I have to admit I wasn't sure about using different colors because black and white are my comfort zone but I really wanted to challenge myself and step out of my comfort zone and these are the two outfits I came up with. I came up with a grey outfit which isn't too far from black and white and a coral outfit to show more color. In this week's post I'm going to give you a few tips to consider when putting together a monochromatic look. 

{top:Old Navy} {skirt:Made by my Mom} {shoes:Ross} {Necklace:swampmeet}

• Look for contrasting colors within the same hue. Mix and match bold colors with more understated ones. For example in the outfit above I used a darker grey and a lighter one. 
• Create contrast with textures, textured fabrics can add more visuals with your outfit. You can break up a simple color scheme by mixing and matching different textiles. For example, above I played with textures by using lace to change the textures of my outfit. 
• For plus size girls like myself you can balance your proportions by choosing the right colors if it's more comfortable to you. You can use darker colors for area's you might want to cover up and lighter on the others. For example, I don't like my arms and the top area of my body so I chose to use a darker color compared to the bottom which is much lighter. 

• Accent with Accessories, you can add accessories that add pops of color to your outfit. This is just to help add another element to your outfit. For example in the outfit above I added a gold necklace with pops of blue because I felt it added to the outfit.
• Use prints, using prints in your outfit can be an easy way to add multiple shades of color in your outfit. Then with your print you can add a coordinating solid to make your outfit complete. Now I didn't try this method in any of my outfits but I have seen this done and its an easy way to do a monochromatic look. 
• Lastly take risks, have fun and be confident. Monochromatic doesn't have to be the same black and white, just have fun with it. 

{top:Old Navy} {skirt:Target} {Shoes:Ross} {Necklace:was a gift}

I really hope you liked my post this week, I know it was a little different then I usually do but I hope the tips I gave will come in handy for you. Plus if you create a colorful monochromatic look, I would love to see it. 

Thanks for reading, now don't forget to check out the other wonderful ladies from "Curves Around the World" and show them some love.

Aislynn from Denmark - Aislynn's World
Kate from Australia - Sparkles and Lace

Helen from England - Everyone Should Sparkle

Thulie from South Africa - Thick Fit and Fabulous 
Jennifer from Germany - Dressing These Curves

XOXO ~ Nina ~
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Curves Around the World: Boho Chic

Hello Lovelies!!!

I hope everyone is doing great! Well it's the middle of the week and you know that means "Curves Around the World!" These theme's seem to be going by so fast but I still enjoy them just like I did when I first started. Well this week's theme is "Boho Chic," or you can call it Bohemian. I love the style but it's something that I wasn't sure I could pull off. 

When I think of Boho style, their are great celebrities to look to for inspiration like Vanessa Hudgens, the Olsen twins, and Nicole Richie. But this weekend I found inspiration from my cousin Nicole who came to visit this weekend, her style just screams boho chic. My outfit is inspired by one of the outfits she wore last weekend but with my twist to it of coarse. So when I saw my cousin this weekend she was wearing a flowy maxi and a flowy top with a fitted jacket. So I took that as my inspiration for my outfit, my cousin was wearing black and white but to make the look my own I decided to wear more neutral colors.

{skirt:Mode Plus} {tank, top, shoes: Old Navy}

The white top I'm wearing is the same top I wore when I wrote about festival style post which I think goes with the theme because when you think of Boho style you think of what people wear to music festivals like Coachella. I love this top for summer because it's so light and flowy. Which I think pairs really well with the maxi skirt which is also pretty light and flowy. I think my chambray top really pulls the outfit together because it's fitted compared to the others that are flowy. 

Another thing that I think of when I think of Boho is the jewelry, usually they have layers of jewelry but I decided to keep it a little more simple with stacks of silver bracelets and a simple long necklace. 

So that's my Boho Chic outfit for this weeks theme! What do you think of Boho Chic? 

Thanks for reading, now don't forget to check out the other wonderful ladies from "Curves Around the World" and show them some love.

Aislynn from Denmark - Aislynn's World
Kate from Australia - Sparkles and Lace

Helen from England - Everyone Should Sparkle

Thulie from South Africa - Thick Fit and Fabulous 
Jennifer from Germany - Dressing These Curves

XOXO ~ Nina ~
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Curves Around the World: Neon

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I hope everyone is having a great week so far. So it's the middle of the week, you know what that means..."Curves Around the World" post. This week's post is something very bright,"Neon!" I am not really a big neon person, but when I looked at my closet to try to find something I realized that I had a few things I could use. 

So when I looked in my closet, I saw the shirt above, it might not looks very neon but when you see it in person it really looks like a highlighter, trust me. I actually bought this top thinking it was the color you see in the picture but when I got home and saw it in natural light I realized it was a neon orange color. I wanted to return it but I got it on sale, but I'm glad I didn't because it was perfect for this weeks challenge. 

{top:Old Navy} {skirt:Target} {shoes:Ross}

When I saw how bright the top was, I knew I had to wear it with something neutral but I didn't want to wear something plain, so I chose my polka dot skirt. If you've been following my blog awhile you know that I really like black and white, so when I think of the bright orange top I couldn't think of anything better then black and white to go with it. I think if it was spring or summer I might try to color block this top with another color. But since it's technically still winter I like it with black and white. 

So I really love boots and these are one of my favorites at the moment. I bought these randomly at Ross, I didn't want to get them at first because I have enough boots but I'm really glad I did because I've been wearing these a lot lately. Oh I'm trying to take different photo's for my blog like this picture of my shoes, so hopefully you like them. What do you think of the close ups of certain parts of my outfit? 

Now that's my neon outfit for today's challenge. Now how do you feel about neon? What do you like wearing neon with? 

Thanks for reading, now don't forget to check out the other wonderful ladies from "Curves Around the World" and show them some love.

Aislynn from Denmark - Aislynn's World
Kate from Australia - Sparkles and Lace

Helen from England - Everyone Should Sparkle

Thulie from South Africa - Thick Fit and Fabulous 
Jennifer from Germany - Dressing These Curves

XOXO ~ Nina ~
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Curves Around the World: Timeless

Hello Lovelies!!! 

Well it's that time again for another theme from "Curves Around the World!" This weeks theme is..."Timeless," so this theme kind of left me a little stumped because I had certain styles in my mind but I didn't know how to translate it into my style. When I think of timeless I think of Carolina Herrera and Audrey Hepburn but this theme made me realize my lack of the basics in my closet. But I didn't want to go out and buy something, so my challenge was to create a look from the clothes that I already had.

 

So I searched "Timeless Fashion" on pinterest and I saw a list that is similar to the one above which had about 9 different things but I decided to redo it with the ones that I really liked and used it as my guide for this challenge. These are my favorite points from the original list and I feel these are great points to Timeless fashion. The two that I really used when choosing my outfit was "Keep choices simple" and "Be yourself." 

So when I thought to myself about "Timeless," the first thing I thought was Black and white! Black and white is something that never goes out of fashion and is timeless. So when I looked to through my wardrobe I thought why not wear something that is more casual then dressy. So I chose black legging and a black and white stripped tank with a black sweater. Something really simple and something that is really me at the same time, the two things I wanted to focus on from the list. 

{top & Sweater:Old Navy} {Leggings:Forever 21+} {Shoes:Forever 21}

Although I wanted a more casual outfit I did accessorize the outfit a bit to make it a little bit more dressed up. I paired my casual outfit with heels and pearls, that I feel are both timeless items. I borrowed my mom's peal earrings and used my faux peal necklace as a bracelet.

Now that's my take on "timeless" for this weeks theme. How do you think I did with this timeless theme? What do you think about when you think timeless? 

Thanks for reading, now don't forget to check out the other wonderful ladies from "Curves Around the World!!!" 

Aislynn from Denmark - Aislynn's World
Kate from Australia - Sparkles and Lace

Helen from England - Everyone Should Sparkle

Thulie from South Africa - Thick Fit and Fabulous 
Jennifer from Germany - Dressing These Curves

XOXO ~ Nina ~
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Spring Trend: Fringe

Hey Lovelies!!!

I hope everyone is having an amazing weekend so far! Is anyone watching the Olympics? I am and I'm excited for the "Walking Dead" to start tonight too! But yeah I'm going to try something different in this post. I usually post outfit pictures and sometimes inspiration boards. Today I'm going to write about a Trend and please let me know what you think. :)

I know right now NYFW is happening and we are seeing upcoming trends for Fall 2015 but since Spring is coming up I thought we should look at one of the trends for the upcoming season. One of the big trends that was seen on the runway's for Spring 2014 was..."Fringe." 

 (Photos from style.com)

Rodarte's Runway showed fringe in black and white on there asymmetrical skirts shown above. The last photo show's fringe on the cropped top as well. I like how the fringe is more Rock Star then the typical bohemian style we usually see fringe.  

(photos by Style.com)  

Calvin Klein's runway also showed fringe in black and white but in dress form. Calvin Klein on the other hand produced a more sophisticated look with the fringe and placing the fringe in different ways.

  (photos by style.com) 

Lastly one of my Favorite's by Anna Sui, she combined fringe with prints making it a bit more girly and a little more closer to the usual Bohemian way we see fringe. 

Now you might look at the photos above and think I don't think I can wear fringe or like me I don't know if they have fringe pieces that would be in my size. Well that's why I always think of ways of incorporating or trying out a trend that can work for any size and wont cost much too. Your probably thinking what how? Well you can always incorporate trends with accessories. 

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One way you can accessorize with fringe are Bags, above are a few different bags that you could use with the trend, you can click on the number to see where they are from. I think bags are an easy accessory to incorporate a trend into the wardrobe that you already have. I actually have a favorite that has fringe on it that I haven't used in awhile, so I'm excited to use this bag for spring and summer this year. 

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Another accessory that is great to incorporate the fringe trend are necklaces. They're a great way to accessorize a regular outfit and add a new twist to your current wardrobe. Necklaces are a way to sport the trend without it being all in your face fringe. Plus I think these fringe necklaces would be great statement necklaces. 

Those are just a few ways you can add "Fringe" to your wardrobe. A few other ways can be earrings, a vest, and even shoes would be a great way to incorporate the trend. So if you want to try a trend but think it might be to hard to incorporate it, try an accessory first and go from there. It's all about what you feel comfortable with and what you like, so if a trend isn't for you remember it's OK. What do you think of the trend Fringe? Will you be sporting this trend in Spring? 

XOXO ~ Nina ~
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