Maxi-mize your wardrobe!

Greeting Horizontal Stripers!

     As the seasons are about to change again, I thought it would be a great time to discuss the year round favorite: the Maxi dress! As readers of the blog know, I love a maxi dress. They're quick and easy, can be dressed up or down, and can function year round to boot! What's not to love? Though most people think  about summer when they pull out their maxis, they're a great way to stretch your current wardrobe into fall with cardigans, boots, and tights. Below I challenged myself to dress up a maxi, which I never do.  If I were actually wearing this out for date night or something, I think I would've added a necklace, a cardigan, and a little makeup.

 

Dress: SWAK via Gwynnie Bee// Shoes: Torrid// Belt: Lane Bryant// Earrings: Cato

  Here are a few more ideas about how to stretch your summer wardrobe into winter.

Image courtesy of Polyvore for those end of summer days

Some more inspiration from Polyvore for those entering fall a bit earlier than the rest

 

  Please excuse my wayward hair; we don't have stylists waiting in the wings on this blog.

     The plain and simple truth is that you don't have to replace your wardrobe every season to find great new looks! Supplementing the clothing you already have is a great way to look chic, limit your purchases to trends you're interested in trying, and possibly discover a new favorite in your existing closet. Take your own adventure to Narnia during this seasonal switch. Don't be afraid to mix things up! 

Until next time Stripers!

Xoxo,

Brittani

It's Like Netflix for Clothes!

Greetings Horizontal Stripers!

        Firstly, let me congratulate Erika on winning our giveaway! Keep your eyes peeled for the next one, it's a doozy y'all. Today I am writing you about the most fabulous thing! If you haven't heard of it, you'll thank me after reading this! I am absolutely obsessed with this company called Gwynnie Bee. It is literally like Netflix for plus sized clothing (10-28), so do yourself a favor and check it out! Gwynnie Bee's slogan is Clothing Without Commitment, and I love it! Not only is it a fashionista's dream, but it offers legitimate ways to try out different designers and styles and is a fun way to add trendy, but curve friendly clothing to a wardrobe without spending a fortune! Plus they'll even give newbies a 30 day free trial!

                                                                  

Dress: Jones New York c/o Gwynnie Bee, Shoes: Carlos by Carlos Santana

        I've worn many different brands and have been able to really weigh the difference between staple and trendy, as well as what brands are worth sinking a bit more coin into. I've also gotten to try brands I'd never heard of or couldn't afford to try before. I've bought a few of my favorites on clearance or sale on their respective websites.

        Here are examples of a few other things I've tried:

Ponte Knit Striped Dress

 

Image c/o Eloquii.com

The Portia Pin Up Dress

 Image c/o Kiyonna.com

Multi Sequin Pencil Skirt

Image c/o Asos.com

        If you've been following our blog long, you definitely know I will work a print in a heartbeat, but for those of you who want monochromatic or more subdued clothing, it's available at Gwynnie Bee as well.

If you have any questions leave us a comment. Both Kelly and I have tried it out, and don't forget to check out our Facebook page by the same name, and Like us please! We'll see you in the Cybersphere! Until next time y'all!

Brittani

"There is no cosmetic for beauty like happiness." ~ Lady Blessington