Plus Size Ralph Lauren Cowl-Neck Dress From Lord & Taylor

This lovely Lauren By Ralph Lauren Plus-Size Aleera Sleeveless Cowl-Neck Dress would make a wonderful addition to your everyday wardrobe. The plus size dress can be worn for work or dressed up with jacket and heels for an evening out. The plus size sleeveless dress has a brilliant blue multi paisley pattern, featuring a cowl neckline and slight flare at hemline.

Available in Blue Multi Paisley Print in sizes 2X and 3X. Made of Polyester/Elastane Matte Jersey with stretch, the dress is machine washable. Originally priced at $179.00, this plus size dress is now sale priced at $134.25. Visit Lord & Taylor’s for an up close view of this stylish dress today.

Plus Size Ralph Lauren Cowl-Neck Dress From Lord & Taylor

Plus Size Printed Maxi Dress From Jessica London

This three-tiered plus size maxi dress has country-chic charm. Maxi dresses are the perfect item to wear in warm weather seasons or, paired with a cropped sweater, all year long. The plus size maxi dress has a paisley design of pretty pinks and navy blue. The maxi dress features wide bra-friendly straps, an empire waist with smocking at the back creating a flattering shape, and is 54 inches long.

Available in Paisley Print in sizes 18 to 28, the plus size dress is made of cool Cotton Cambric fabric, is machine washable, and priced at $89.99. Visit Avenue/Jessica London today to get a close up view of this stylish plus size maxi dress now.

Plus Size Printed Maxi Dress From Jessica London

Fashion Article: Alpaca Fiber – A Fabric More Versatile Than Wool

Wool is a very popular textile fiber. I’m sure that most everyone owns something made from wool. Sheep’s wool is most common, but many people are allergic or otherwise sensitive to sheep’s wool.

This is where alpacas come into play. Alpacas are four legged mammals and of the same species as llamas. Their fur can be woven and processed into a fiber that resembles wool, which can then be used to create numerous articles of clothing, like alpaca sweaters, and is also very useful for household items, like place mats, ornaments, and baskets. Alpaca clothing provides form and function and has become quite popular in the world of fashion.

Characteristics of Alpaca Wool

Despite the fact that it closely resembles sheep’s wool, alpaca fiber is quite different. Here are a few of its notable characteristics.

The most important characteristic of alpaca fiber is its hypoallergenic qualities. Lanolin is the oil found in sheep’s wool and is often the substance attributed to wool allergies. Alpaca wool does not contain any lanolin, making it a great alternative for people allergic to wool.

The Downside

Unfortunately, alpaca wool tends to be much more expensive than normal sheep’s wool and other similar materials, but alpaca is not nearly as expensive as cashmere. The main reason for alpaca fiber’s high price tag is the fact that alpacas are sheared on a yearly basis and are not in great supply. This means that the material is incredibly rare. Cashmere is also sheared only once a year, though it usually takes fibers from three or four goats to get enough cashmere to make a simple sweater. Sheep are sheared once a year but thousands of sheep are sheared at once, making sheep’s wool much more available.

Uses of Alpaca

Still, alpaca is a wonderfully versatile fiber. It is soft and luxurious, making it perfect for sweaters, gloves, scarves, and other articles of clothing. Most importantly, alpaca fiber is hypoallergenic. Normal sheep’s wool contains lanolin, an oil that is naturally secreted from a sheep’s sebaceous glands. Lanolin is often the substance that is attributed to wool allergies. Alpaca fiber contains no oils or grease, making it a perfect substitute for traditional sheep’s wool. Alpaca fiber is a great choice for those needing hypoallergenic clothing and a comparable value for natural wool clothing.

Image courtesy of http://www.alpacacollections.com/.

About the author: Sam is a blogger who writes about fashion trends for both men and women. Fashion isn’t always about what are the new and trendy bags or scarves, it is also about how it makes you feel about yourself. Fashion has evolved from it being a necessity to it being an expression of who you are and what you are feeling. It’s time to go out there and start expressing yourself.

Plus Size Swept Away Bellini From Kiyonna

Wearing this plus size belini with a see-through pattern is flirty and perfect paired with sleeveless dresses or tank tops. The plus size wrap has a dazzling burnout floral pattern that covers yet is cool and modern looking. The plus size belini has long sleeves, pointed hem, see-through fabric, and ruching detail at each yoke-line and at the back neck.

Available in 1X to 5X in high contrast Blue Burnout Filigree and Black Burnout Filigree, the plus size belini cover is made of 50% Polyester/50% Rayon and is machine wash gentle cycle. This stlylish plus size belini wrap is priced at $58.00. Visit Kiyonna to get a close up look at this lovely plus size belini now.

Plus Size Swept Away Bellini From Kiyonna

Plus Size Ruffled Denim Blouse From Jessica London

The classic denim shirt is an indispensable item to pair with slacks and jeans. This button-front plus size blouse is made of comfy denim and decorated with a feminine ruffle detail on front placket. The plus size blouse has long sleeves with button cuff, dress it up or dress it down for a fabulous look.

Available in sizes 18 to 28 in easy care Stonewash Denim, the plus size shirt is machine washable. This dressy style denim shirt is priced at $49.99 to $54.99. Visit Jessica London/Avenue now to get a close up look at this flirty, functional plus size shirt.

Plus Size Ruffled Denim Blouse From Jessica London

Plus Size Placed-Print Floral Tunic From Silhouettes

This printed lace plus size tunic is a wonderful wardrobe piece, ideal for work or after hours. The plus size tunic has an artful lacy floral print along the neckline and chest. Pair this lovely plus size shirt with black slacks or skirt for a dressy, classic look.

The plus size tunic is available in sizes 1X to 3X in Placed-Print Floral, made of stretchy, wrinkle resistant Viscose/Spandex Jersey, and is machine washable. Originally priced at $39.00, this plus size blouse is now sale priced at $24.99. Check out this classic style plus size shirt now at Silhouettes online.

Plus Size Placed-Print Floral Tunic From Silhouettes

Hair Makeup Article: Simple Wedding Hair and Makeup Tips for Your Big Day

If you’re bride on a budget, as so many of us have been, then you’re probably trying to save a little extra cash by doing your own hair and makeup on your wedding day. Luckily, with a few expert tips you can achieve professional results and look absolutely flawless when you walk down the aisle…

1. More isn’t always more. Piling on the hairspray on your big day may weigh your hair down and make it look more like a helmet. Make sure to test out your wedding hairstyle beforehand in different weather conditions, such as hot or windy weather, to make sure that you’re using just the right amount of hairspray to hold your ‘do – and no more than that.

2. Invest in some professional tattoo concealer. Whether you have an amazing tattoo on your shoulder blade that you’re proud of or a scary dragon tattoo on your shoulder from a phase in college, using a pro tattoo concealer from a makeup line like Kat Von D will work wonders for camouflage. Remember, practice makes perfect. Test out your tattoo concealer before your wedding day, set it with a spritz of hairspray, and make sure not to get any of your makeup on your dress!

3. Groom your eyebrows as the perfect final touch. Even if you’re worried about darkening your eyebrows, lightly touching up your eyebrows with a contour brush and an eyeshadow shade that matches your hair color will provide a groomed and polished final touch to your makeup look. Your eyebrows are the frames for your eye makeup, and your wedding makeup will look that much more professional when you give your eyebrows a little polish.

4. Focus on one feature at a time. Do you want to play up your baby blue eyes? Do you want to put the focus on your luscious lips? It’s got to be one or the other, not both! If you want dramatic eye makeup, go nude on your lips. If you want bold red or raspberry lips to attract attention, then use a more neutral eye makeup style. Anything more will be overkill.

5. Match your foundation shade exactly. We’ve all seen it before. A woman that chose the wrong shade of foundation and has a line of demarcation along her jaw. That’s an absolute no-no! Make sure to try out your foundation before your wedding day and check it out in natural light. Cover all of your bases by asking everyone you know if your foundation matches your skin tone exactly to avoid a heavy, mask-like look in your wedding pictures.

Image courtesy of http://www.moneycrashers.com/.

Bethany Ramos is a professional wedding makeup artist that co-owns her own website at The Coffee Bump.

Plus Size Lace Fleur Blouse From Shop Translated

This sexy plus size blouse is an ideal layering piece for warm summer nights. The delicate floral embroidery of this lace plus size shirt covers silky camis or tank tops to dress up your jeans, or can be paired with a sleeveless dress for an evening out.

The plus size lace top is available in cream in sizes 1X and 2X, is made of 75% Polyester/25% Rayon and needs to be hand washed. This plus size shirt is priced at $43.00. Visit Shop Translated for a close up view of this feminine lace shirt now.

Plus Size Lace Fleur Blouse From Shop Translated

Plus Size Ashton Twist Top Shirt From Kiyonna

Stripes are in and this cute plus size twist top shirt from Kiyonna is fresh and modern, with a twist in the fabric that not only looks good but helps slim you and show off your curves. The plus size shirt is a nautically-inspired knit top with V-neck and 3/4 sleeves, a warm weather look that is comfy and cool paired with your favorite pair of jeans.

Available in Nautical Navy and Olive You in sizes 1X to 5X, the plus size shirt is made of stretchy 76% Polyester/16% Rayon/8% Spandex, and needs to be hand washed in cold water. This plus size blouse is priced at $66.00. Check out this charming summer top now at Kiyonna online.

Plus Size Ashton Twist Top Shirt From Kiyonna

Plus Size Torrid Paisley Print Cami From OneStopPlus

Torrid has many styles available at OneStopPlus, including this adorable plus size White Paisley Print Voile Cami. Pair this sleeveless plus size cami with your favorite capris or jeans and you are ready for warm weather! The plus size cami has adjustable shoulder straps, crochet trim, and elastic and hem.

Available in Paisley Print in Torrid sizes 2(18/20), 3(22/24), and 4(26/28), the plus size cami is made of 100% cool Cotton and is machine washable. Originally priced at $34.00, this cute plus size cami is sale priced right at $24.98. Get in on this cami sale now at OneStopPlus.

Plus Size Torrid Paisley Print Cami From OneStopPlus