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Fusion Fashion: Fuse the Look Plus

(Michelle Resendiz)

Minka Kelly is one of my favorite style icons. Having one of Hollywood’s most sought after looks… with her beautiful face, and long flowing locks, of course we would want her style! Above Minka is pictured at San Diego Comic Con sporting some tan pumps, perfect legs, and a patterned green/gold boho dress. Lets get you one of those….

Fuse the Look Plus looks for the hottest styles on the street at converts them to your size. We know how hard it is sometimes to find the right look for you especially if you are a plus size beauty in this modern world. Have no fear, I’m here to help you.

You might not have $1,500 dollars to put down on the exact replica of what Minka is sporting, and who knows if they make the Etro Patterned Belted Silk Dress in larger sizes. SO, here is some other suggestions that you can try.

Here we have a Boho print dress on Sale at Macy’s.com for $39.50. Its a Ruby Rox Plus Size Dress, Short Sleeve Printed Handkerchief Hem. And it can be belted to get the similar look that Minka had.

Shoes? I say pick these Customer Favorites up from Torrid.com. Camel Suede System Heel (Wide Width)Internet exclusive! Faux suede heel features a pointed toe and a chunky covered platform mid-sole. You’ll love them, I know it!

The key to Minka’s dress is this… pick key points in the dress that are similar, and use those to find another dress. You may like it for the style and fit… so, in this case, we found dresses of the same style. If you like it for the colors then you can look for dresses of the same color family, but not necessarily the same style. Let me break it down, for example; this dress we found at Torrid.com, its the same style family (sleeves, length, shape) but not the same color family. You see what I mean?

 

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Fuse the Look PLUS

(Michelle Resendiz)

Fuse the Look: PLUS is the place to find the hottest trends on today’s celebs in YOUR size. Word on the street is Blake Lively is a cutie! Of course, we would pick her for this week’s Plus-size Fuse the Look. Going along with our new ‘Fall state of mind’ we found a picture of Blake’s amazing street style with black leggings, a jean jacket, statement bag, and a scarf. Here’s where you can get it, and how you put it together.

Leggings- They have so many to choose from at stores all throughout the malls, and Internet; but my favorites are Here and Here. Lane Bryant is one of the companies that make some really great, high quality, leggings for the big beautiful women among us.

Jean Jacket- Now-a-days people are pairing jean jackets with everything! Maxi dresses, khakis, leggings, the list goes on… I believe, that with the right color scheme, you can use a nice denim jacket with almost anything in your wardrobe. Take a look at these Denim beauties at Lane Bryant and Roaman\’s. Roaman’s has a nice military one available in green or black that I think would also turn some heads.

The Scarf- now, the scarf is key. This is how you pull the outfit and its colors together, so based on the colors that you have in the scarf, that would be the colors that you want to match your under colors to. Like Blake did above. she opted for a grey flowing Tank/T-shirt with a scarf that had blues and greys. Peruse the Internet shopping sites and find yourself a scarf that makes a statement. I, believe it or not, find a lot of my scarfs on Ebay.

The Bag- Blake has something a little different, but I really love this Tapestry Bag on Amazon.com. You would have to make sure, of course, that your bag matches what color family you are using. Just remember to think ‘outside the box’ but not so far outside that you enter another realm OK?

 

 

 

 

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Fusion Fashion: Fuse the Look

(Michelle Resendiz)

Today on Fuse the Look we see miss Reese Witherspoon. Reese is known today for her great style and fashionable looks, so of course, she would be our pick for this week’s Fuse the look. Reese has been in countless fashion articles, hair style books, and style ad’s since before I can remember, and her classy looks always get her on the good side of Fashion.

Reese’s outfit screams relaxed chic and that’s hard to accomplish. Most of the time leaving the house looking relaxed can translate to some lazy-looking-style. It can also translate to I-don’t-care-styles finding that happy medium is something that we all want to achieve. So, lets Follow the Leader!

In this look: We have a Chloe Marcie Satchel which retails at Neiman Marcus for over $1,600.00! OR you can get that look for less Here at The SAK  for only $109.00! Its similar to the Chloe bag and a fraction of the cost.

The Cardigan looks like it’s lightweight and summery. which is perfect for the hot August weather. Urban Outfitters always make some beautiful clothes for all seasons. You can find it Here , and while you are there look around for a white T-shirt -or- cute white tank to throw under it.

The jeans you can find at Target and for only $9.98 that’s a steal! Reese looks like shes wearing a ‘original denim’ wash skinny jean. They have tons of washes and kinds at Target for whatever fit or size you might need.

Last but not least the shoes… pictured above Reese is wearing a brown leather, stappy, wedge sandal. For that, I would check out Payless Shoes for their BOGO sale! You never want to miss the By one Get one sale at Payless, and while you are there- you might want to check the new fall selections that are coming out. You could always buy your wedge sandals, and get some nice new boots on sale. Be ahead of the game this fall!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Fusion Fashion: Fuse the look PLUS STYLE

(Michelle Resendiz)

Style and grace is all sizes. I’m here to show you how to get your favorite look from off the streets, the news-stands, and magazine covers no matter what size you are. Plus size styleish garments are hard to find, but they are out there. Most stores, such as Torrid, have personal shoppers! They are free and come with your shopping experiance… You just have to know where to go, and they will show you the way. For everything else you have me! Here’s this weeks Plus size version of Fuse the Look.

Minka Kelly has to be one of my favorite girls in Hollywood. She has style and is beautiful inside and out. The 31 year-old-actress was last spotted at San Diego’s Comic Con sporting some cute high gloss curls and her bronze beaut make-up. The (TV reboot of) Charlie’s Angels star is pictured above in Black Skinny jeans, a white T-shirt, and a Jean button up. Here’s where you can get all that….

These Z.Cavaricci Couture Jeans are available at Torrid and are sure to be a hit on almost any figure. When I got them they were on Clearance so you might want to act fast.

Here’s something very close to what Minka was wearing… It’s a form fitted Jean Jacket by Baby Phat. However, its currently sold out, so you’ll have to shop around the net for that one. Or you can hit up Lane Bryant they always seem to have what I’m looking for when it comes to Jean Jacket shopping.

And last but certainly not least… here is your awesome White T-Shirt available at Target and for only $10.00! Not too shabby! Throw on a pair of Flip flops from Old Navy, and there you have it… a Minka Doppel-ganger!  Happy shopping!

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Fusion Fashion: Fuse the Look

(Michelle Resendiz)

Kim Kardashian is always in the style buzz. She has the body of a goddess, and the style ‘know how’ to stay trend setting. Do you want Kim’s look, and maybe her look for less? Well your wish is my command!

Here Kim was photographed at LAX in June. She’s wearing a knit maxi dress by Bebe which is really hard to find now-a-days, so the ONLY place that I was able to track it down was on Amazon in Blue Combo and it was $149.00. She was also wearing a Sid Denim Jacket TEXTILE Elizabeth and James which was $260.00 and I can’t seem to find anywhere. All of that pulled together with Fendi Peekaboo Leather Tote, DitaLegends Condor Sunglasses, and Sam Edelman’s Gigi Sandal and there you have it… an outfit that costs a FORTUNE!Now here’s how you can get all of that for less.

Famous Fashionista.com follows Kim’s style pretty religiously, and here they have pictured the striped maxi from  Forever 21 which is still on the site for $26.00. I say get the Sandals from Payless, the jean jacket and the sunglasses from Target, and the handbag from Silver fever. On my search for Kim’s maxi I also found this little number on the right from Shopbob.com, the Alice+Olivia multi-tan striped maxi dress.

Happy Shopping!

-Michelle

 

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Fusion Fashion: Fuse the Look

In today’s society everyone wants to be trendy, fashionable, and up to date on all the looks. What better way to stay on top of it, other than following your favorite celeb’s and their great style? 

Fuse the Look

I am going to tell you where you can get all the celebrity looks in all sizes! That’s right ladies, all the full-figured beautiful women among us want to achieve the same looks… and I am here to tell you how. 

 
 

May 17, 2010: Danneel Harris and Jensen Ackles arriving at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in New York City today to attend NBC Universal's 2010 Upfront Presentation.

Danneel Harris is one of my fave female actress’ out there. She’s got style, she’s outside the box, and some delicious arm candy. I love the way she puts looks together so, of course, she’s my pick for this week.

Heres how to throw the ”Newlywed city chic” look together. First things first… the shoes! These industrial boots can make anything look trendy. Danneel’s are a little different, but these amazing boots from Torrid.com come in wide width and are made to fit a full-figured woman nicely. 

Boots are available at Torrid stores nationwide & Torrid.com

 

Aunika Brown Combat Boot (Wide Width) Get ready for combat…or a trip to the mall in these urbane lace-up boots. made of man-made materials, and approx 1 1/4″ heel. 

Boots are available at Torrid stores nationwide & Torrid.com

 
Barb Black Distressed Faux Suede Cowboy Boot (Wide Width) Yee-haw! These fabulous cowboy boots feature bronze studded wrap-around buckle straps with additional stud design on ankle. 

 

Once you have the boots down the rest of the look is a snap. Try these tops from www.alloy.com. Whether you are a size 4 or a size 24 Alloy has the right look for you. 

And finally, to complete this look all you need is some black leggings, or you can try Jeggings if you like the jean look better. Leggings in 2010 is the new black, they are everywhere. For the full-figured ladies try Lane Bryant, Torrid, Wal-mart, or Romans & Woman Within for ladies that need sizes up to 30/32. For our average/petite ladies try: Target, Express, Old Navy, or H&M. 

Happy shopping! Remember, if you ever need any fashion advice see the guru!

 

 

Photo credits: Just Jared, Google, Alloy, Torrid, and Affairs Magazine

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