This post is sponsored by Nordstrom and Shopstyle. All opinions are my own.

One of my long time favorite fashion moments is a little black dress! It’s a look that is classic, versatile, and appropriate almost anytime and anywhere! I found this adorable LBD while scouring the Nordstrom site, which I’ve been doing a whole lot of lately! I saw those statement sleeves and immediately added it to the cart!

When it comes to a little black dress, I always look for unique details that make the dress more interesting! These oversized poufy sleeves bring all the drama and instantly elevate the look! I love that the rest of the dress is sleek and simple; and hugs the curves nicely! The square neck gives the dress a more feminine feel and is super on trend!

I don’t wear shapewear most days, but every once in a while there is an outfit where I know I’ll want some kind of smoothing! I opted for Spanx high power shorts for support, to hide any visible panty lines, and to help hold the skirt in place! I love how these felt on and I didn’t notice any kind of rolling/digging throughout the day – so that’s a win to me!

I wanted this look to embrace summer as much as possible, so I went with a bohemian vibe for shoes and accessories! I love these Jeffrey Campbell heeled sandals! With the multi-strap tassel details and block heel, I know I’ll be wearing these babies over and over again! I stuck with the textured theme and added this fringe filled straw tote too! The size is perfect for a beach day! Last but not least, I added these gold drop hoop earrings for a bit of glamour and they did not disappoint!

Overall, I really love this look and I’ve been especially loving shopping at Nordstrom lately because of their amazing services like free shipping and returns, same day delivery, and curbside pickup! I just joined the Nordy Club – it’s free and super easy to use! If interested, you can sign up to be a member and can get access to exclusive services and amazing experiences!

Be sure to check out all the outfit details below!

Dress | Shoes | Shapewear | Bag | Earrings

Nordstrom Rack Summer Must Haves!

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This post is sponsored by Nordstrom Rack and ShopStyle: As we all know by now, this summer is looking a little different! Just because we’re staying at home does NOT mean that summer fashion is cancelled. I’ve been finding SO many incredible summer styles at Nordstrom Rack! It’s so exciting to be able to stock […]

Belonging | Sponsored by Old Navy

July 1, 2019 AlexLeave a comment

This post is sponsored by Old Navy.

Hi babes!

Welcome to July! Can you believe we are officially in the latter half of the year! I keep seeing a meme that says “6 months til 2020. Don’t let anyone waste your time” and well I couldn’t agree more! You’ve got to have the right people around you! It is so important to find a group of friends (or family) where you truly feel like you belong!

Belonging is that feeling when you can be your most honest, silly, and vulnerable self and know that you’ll be accepted no matter what! #BelongingLooksLike someone going out of their way to show you that they care! Belonging is that assuring feeling that when you’re down, there will be someone there to pick you back up! Or you know…give you a piggy back ride!

My fiancé, Paul, has been one of those people for me since day one – which I why he’s now my fiancé, haha! He has always made me feel like I belong and he is *almost* always down to support me in even my silliest moments! Like when we were taking this photo and I convinced him he should get on my back instead of the other way around!

This year is Old Navy’s 25th birthday and their bday theme is belonging! I couldn’t be happier that such a big brand is making such an important statement about inclusion and support! From model choices to in store plus size shipping, Old Navy has always done an amazing job of making me feel included as a plus size women! That’s why I shouted “YES!” to the opportunity to share their new Americana collection with you! Both Paul and I are wearing head to toe Old Navy and I can definitely see us repeating these looks all summer long!

Thanks for reading and I hope you have an amazing July!

Alex

Thank you to Old Navy for sponsoring this post! #OldNavyStyle #BelongingLooksLike

Love Unites | Sponsored by Express

June 26, 2019 AlexLeave a comment

This post is sponsored by Express. #ExpressPartner

Hi babes!

First and foremost, I’m wishing the happiest Pride Month to all my lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, intersex, and asexual babes reading this post! Today, I want to talk about the everyday work of being confident!

Everyday is an opportunity to embrace a new part of you! I know I’ve shared this before but I’ll say it again, confidence isn’t a quality you either have or don’t have. It’s a muscle or a frame of mind that you must continuously work on developing. So every single day truly is an opportunity to embrace a part of you and work on loving that part a bit more!

In honor of summer, I’m really working on showing love to my arms. They are the largest they’ve ever been and any new part of you deserves some extra care and attention! This top from the Express Love Unites Collection gives me a chance to show them off and feel really, really good about it! In the same spirit of pride, I find myself accepting myself and celebrating the things that make me unique!

Pride month may be coming to a close, but I’ll never stop celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and Express agrees! That’s why they have partnered with GLADD and Out Magazine to launch the Love Unites collection featuring 35 gender-neutral pieces that champion unity and individuality. For every Love Unites item purchased by July 15, Express will donate 25% of the net income to GLAAD to accelerate acceptance for the LBGTQ+ community!

There are tons of cute pieces (like these jeans, earrings, and shoes!) that you can shop

below! I’ve also linked some of my favorite pieces from Love Unites collection! Thanks for reading and enjoy the rest of Pride Month!

Alex

My Top – https://rstyle.me/+TOqfqMo-X-_bEsJPNOWxBg

Similar Shoes – https://rstyle.me/+4OMZTfTnSslp8lFBwPbjbw

My Jeans – https://rstyle.me/n/dh6p2fcc4g7

My Earrings – https://rstyle.me/+ND959voMURvvLsjxe9rAVg

Tee Shirt – https://rstyle.me/n/dnr4f5cc4g7

Tube Top – https://rstyle.me/n/dnr4e9cc4g7

Dress – https://rstyle.me/n/dnr4eycc4g7

Tank Top – https://rstyle.me/n/dnr4bfcc4g7

Thank you Express for sponsoring this post! #Express #ExpressLife

Tommy Hilfiger | Sponsored by Macy’s

July 27, 2018July 26, 2018 AlexLeave a comment

Special thanks to Macy’s for sponsoring this post!

We are officially in the full swing of summer and I, for one, am so happy! I know, I know… I live in Los Angeles where it’s practically always summer weather (I’m talking 90 degree Christmas’s here), but I still long for these summer months because of all the incredible summer clothes! Today, I’m excited to be partnering with Macy’s to share the latest Tommy Hilfiger plus size summer collection, because 1.) the clothes are super cute and 2.) I’m finally tackling my fear of chino pants!

When I first saw that Tommy Hilfiger had launched plus sizes, I was thrilled to see such an iconic brand cater to us curvy girls! There are so many incredible dresses and polos in their summer collection, but the first thing that really caught my eye were these navy chino pants! I don’t know about you, but I’ve always been afraid to rock the chino look because I was scared they wouldn’t flatter my hips! Clearly, I was wrong! Look how great these look! I tried these babies on and was immediately impressed with the fit, the quality, and just how amazing they made me feel!

It may sound silly, but I really do believe there is power in your fashion choices! So often, we are told that we are too big, too small, too femme, to masculine, too extra, too…(you get the idea) to wear something! And that couldn’t be farther from the truth. It’s YOUR body, so YOU get to decide what kind of styles get to go on it! We are taught from an early age to wear clothes that flatter your body a.k.a. clothes that make you look smaller or more hourglass or closer to whatever beauty standard you are being asked to meet. I challenge you to prioritize wearing clothes that make you feel happy instead of clothes that make feel like you fit in! It’s so rewarding!

I decided to channel my inner prep girl and style these with this a classic striped button up, a nude pump, and some gold accents. For me, this outfit was all about showing off my new found love for chino’s and I thought the striped shirt was the perfect compliment. I kept it casual with quick front knot and a few unbuttoned buttons, but you could also tuck it in and add a belt and a blazer for a more polished look. What I love about these pants is that they will carry me into fall where I will definitely pair them with a chunky sweater and some booties! There are so many ways to style them and make them your own!

I am so happy that I was able to tackle my fear and fully embrace these Tommy Hilfiger chino pants! I know I’ll be wearing them over and over again! Okay, now it’s your turn! I want to know, how would you style them?

All of the items in this post are available at Macy’s! As always, thank you for reading and I hope you all have an incredible summer!

Xoxo,

Alex

Levi’s | Sponsored by Macy’s & ShopStyle

July 13, 2018July 17, 2018 AlexLeave a comment

Okay, so there’s this general rule of thumb in fashion that if you haven’t worn something in a while, then it’s time to donate! I usually agree with this statement, but this couldn’t be more wrong when it comes to the classics! Today, I am excited to be partnering with Macy’s and Levi’s to share the ultimate classic: denim! I know we are just starting to make our way through summer, but I’m already dreaming of the days ahead and prepping for fall! Levi’s is truly a one stop shop for all kinds of clothing to transition you into the new season!

Denim was my first fashion love and there’s nothing like the feeling of slipping into a great pair of jeans! When I was shopping this Levi’s look, it felt like I was scrolling my way through a taste of American history! Levi’s is a brand we have seen over and over again; and there’s a reason it has made such a lasting cultural impression! From fit to fashion to feeling, when you slip on a pair of these classics you instantly get that young and carefree vibe!

The options are pretty limitless when it comes to styling your Levi’s! In order to make sure my look transitions flawlessly into the fall, I opted for these distressed skinnies and the logo tee! Paired with some sneakers and a smile, I’m ready for summer, but I know that I’ll be layering these pieces with blazers, bombers, and of course a jean jacket in the next season! Shop my look below!