Graphic In Nature: Plus Size Outfit of the Day

Q: What is black and white and red all over?

A: ME! With a dash of glam...of course.

Hello! Did you guess the answer to the riddle correctly? Haha!

Are you stuck in a rut with only wearing black most days? If you answered 'YES' then this post will be very helpful to you and hopefully more inspiration to everyone who reads this!

I find the graphic undertone to this seemingly black and white outfit most interesting. As simple as the color scheme is, the clash of stripes and polka dots give the look a modern touch. They make it less precious and more modern and edgy, while still looking ladylike.

Fun Fact: This look was photographed in many locations but nothing seemed to showcase the graphic elements of this outfit until we found a strong, bold and modern background. I'm standing in front of rich brown red metal panels.

The above picture is a closeup of a sweet little hat I made. The polka dots are repeated in the skirt, only reversed.

I love vintage costume jewelry, especially from the 50's and 60s. These two little broaches are actually a pair of vintage clip on earrings that were my grandmothers. I want to wear them all the time but they are too dear to me to lose so I occasionally wear them on the collar.

Quick Fashion Tip: If you find clip on earrings that you love but they kill your earlobes wear them on your shirt collar, neckline or shirt pocket for added glam.

These leopard peep toes shoes just worked with this outfit. You could wear black shoes to match the outfit or red shoes to match the belt, however, the leopard print adds unexpected excitement.

By adding the red belt I felt that it helped the eye to better understand two incongruous prints. Also no black and white outfit is complete without a pop of color.

I hope you enjoyed! If you like my outfits please tell your friends and family about my blog and youtube channel--send them the links below. I would greatly appreciate it! Let's spread the word of fab plus size fashion!

Blog: http://elisaloves.blogspot.com/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/mselisalamourandco

Thanks,
Elisa L'Amour
New Pollution Designs
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Fashion Stockist

Polk Dot Hat: New Pollution Designs

Stripe Shirt: H&M BIB Collection

Polka Dot Skirt: Thrift Store aka Charity Shop

Leopard Shoes: Target

Black Ring: Noir

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Stylist, Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist, Model: Elisa L'Amour

photographes by Jessica

The Woman Who Wooed a King: Wallis Simpson

Can you imagine the scandal? A twice divorced, very fashionable, 40 year-old American socialite seducing King Edward VIII from the British throne. Well it happened and she did!

Her name is Wallis Simpson and 1937 was the year of the most elegant scandal of the decade. Their relationship caused a royal crisis that culminated when the king made an abdication broadcast to the nation in December 1936, declaring "I have found it impossible ... to discharge my duties as king as I would wish to do without the help and support of the woman I love." The British government opposed the king's marriage to Simpson, leaving him little choice if he wanted to marry her, according to journalist Raphael Satter for Associated Press.


Isn't that pretty amazing! I say it's good to see true love prevail! Well a set of jewels once owned by Wallis Simpson earned nearly 8 million pounds ($12.5 million) at a Sotheby's auction in London on Tuesday. Take a look at some of the great vintage jewelry. A girl can dream right? It's rumored that Madonna bought one of her pieces. I think she is directing a movie about her too!
Enjoy and Happy Fashions,
Elisa L'Amour xoxo


(above: Wallis and Edward)

(left: 1940 diamond, emerald and sapphire flamingo clip)










(left: Cartier diamond panther bracelet)











(left:1935 emerald, sapphire and diamond cross bracelet with Simpson in the background)

















info obtained here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20101201/ap_on_en_ot/eu_britain_wallis__jewels_2