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Summertime! Cute and Cool Looks for the Plus and Petites

I don't know about you but I couldn't be happier summertime has finally arrived! The air feels warmer, the breeze not as chilly, and the streets much more crowded with foot-traffic and some great eye candy outfits. It's the perfect time to bust out with some shorter hemlines and some sleeveless tops. There's nothing like the freedom a dress or a skirt brings from skinny jeans. True liberation and style lies in that which is comfortable, so says I.

However, I have a great many clients who are either plus or petite size and who struggle not only to find something to wear but also something that suits the season. This post is for all those ladies here today. There are incredibly cute things to wear right now! I know when I'm out shopping, I'm never 100% satisfied with what's available in stores but I'm very skilled at updating a closet that probably has some basics in it. Here, are some quick tips and options to liven up your wardrobe for summer. First up, Petites.

If you want to embrace the neon trend, you can either do it in an accessory or in a piece of clothing. This dress by Maggy London is a perfect hybrid. It's got the balance of a casual dress but it's also great for an office. The only thing "loud" about it is the color. The all-over print keeps the eye moving so it never settles in one place and the V-neck brings the attention back up to the face. All A+'s in my book.

Maggy London, Nordstrom, $98

Sometimes the best thing you can do for your closet is to incorporate a few more fun and fresh tops. That means color and/or print. Colors are mood manipulators so why not wear what makes you happy!? I love the silhouette of this top. It's perfect when you're feeling bloated. Make sure to avoid looking big all over by balancing the top out with a skinnier bottom. A pencil skirt would work as an alternative to skinny jeans.

Citron top, Nordstrom, $92 (it's machine washable silk!)

If you don't know what chambray is but have heard it before, don't worry. It's not a fancy fabric. Think of it as a very light weight denim. It's sort of like going from a muslin to a canvas. The name is your clue to what weight it is, light or heavy. In this case, chambray is a great jean but "not jean" option for summer. It's best done as a skirt.

Nic + Zoe skirt, Nordstrom, on sale for $71.90

Because we live in the bay area, it's never really safe to leave home with out a jacket or sweater of some kind. Just because it's warm outside, doesn't mean you're safe from the wind. A great summer  option to wear when the chill comes back is a knit blazer. 

Caslon blazer, Nordstrom,  $59

 For Plus-

A versatile dress in a pop of color will always look good and always feel good. The relaxed silhouette of this dress marks it as being easily dressed up or down. A good staple for any woman to have.

Kelsey dress, IGIGI, $118

Many people think they can't wear yellow. They're wrong! It just has to be your shade of yellow. Most people have it as an undertone in their skin anyway so if you kind a yellow that compliments your undertones, it'll make you look radiant. Trust me.

Double collar, sleeveless top, ASOS.com, on sale for $24.86

Since most plus-size clients I have dislike their legs, I figured pants might be the way to go here. Instead of turning to your typical jeans or work pants, try a cropped pant in a bright blue. The blue is familiar but not "safe" by any means because of the vibrancy of the color. They'll nicely compliment the bright yellow in the top above.

Cropped pants, Avenue.com, on sale for $32.99

To finish off any pants and top combo, you need a cute jacket. I love the color and cut of this motorcycle-inspired one. And if you paired it with the pants and yellow top, you'd have a stunning look from head to toe.

Faux leather jacket, ASOS.com, on sale for $54.68

One thing that doesn't discriminate based on size is shoes. Shoes (almost) always fit. So to really finalize these looks, I picked one heel and one flat sandal that all women, regardless of size, could drool over.

Whistles "Noemi" sandal, ASOS.com, $207.13

One of my favorite style of sandal for any gal is a gladiator sandal. The numerous straps helps shape the foot into a flattering appearance. Most sandals are a little too naked for my taste but these have a bit more "shoe" to them so they'll feel like they cover more of your foot.

Nine West, Nordstrom, on sale for $38.90

Hopefully as the days continue to get warmer, you continue to find inspiration in the season and dare to be cute and cool, regardless of what size you are. There's never been a more appropriate season for women than summer. After all, we get to wear dresses and skirts! Enjoy it!

Image(s) courtesy of asos.com, nordstrom.com, avenue.com, igigi.com

San Francisco Sale Info for July 2012

 July Fine Jewelry Birthday Card Sunday, July 1st- Tuesday, July 31st

Looking for the perfect gift? We have you covered! Clients will receive a $100 Splurge Card when spending $500 or more in Fine Jewelry or Fine Watches using your Bloomingdales card!

Designer Ready to Wear Power Point Offer Thursday, July 12th- Sunday, July 15th

Ladies, this is the time to shop until you drop! For every $1,000 spent in full price Designer and The New View Designer Collections, you will receive 50,000 Power Points! Our Designer collections are calling your name this month!

July FOD Thursday, July 12th- Sunday, July 15th

Clients will receive 15% off of almost any purchase in our Center Core, Ready to Wear, Men’s or Young World departments when using their Bloomingdales card!

A Better Offer: Soft Goods Clearance Sale Thursday, July 26th- Sunday, July 29th

We know you have been waiting for it, and it is finally here! Come in to Bloomingdales to receive 40%-50% off of almost all permanently reduced items in Women’s Men’s and Kid’s fashions, Handbags, Fashion Accessories and Intimates! Total savings during this time can range from 50%-75%.

Polo Olympics Power Points Event Thursday, July 12th- Saturday, July 28th

Now that SF Pride has ended, we are focusing on a new kind of celebration, the Olympics! Take pride and shop our Olympics line here at Bloomingdales! Clients will receive triple points on Men’s and Women’s Polo Olympics merchandise!

July Last Chance Clearance Sale Thursday, July 26th- Sunday, July 29th

Be sure to make your appointment for all of your last minute summer items! The Last Chance Clearance Sale is the perfect time to include any last minute items to your wardrobe.

 

You can shop this sale online any time, or make an appointment to shop it in-store on the 11th.

 Barney's in San Francisco is currently on sale at up to 60% off Spring Summer; definitely a great time to stop in!

Summer stock-up sale, presell starts July 8 - save up to 20% off regular and sale merchandise with Friends and Family exclusions!

One Day Sale is coming on Saturday, July 14 with a preview day on Friday, July 13.
You can use your Star Rewards towards purchases. (Unfortunately we can't presell for Summer stock-up sale during the One Day Sale).

It's time for the big Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!!!!!!!!!!!!  This sale is not to be missed.  While everyone is is putting their Spring/Summer clothes on sale, Nordstrom gets you ready for the cool weather early by putting their FALL clothing on sale before everyone else's hit the shelves.

ANNIVERSARY SALE STARTS JULY 20!
Next season's styles are making their debut, and they'll be on sale for a limited time. Shop early for the best selection.
Prices go up August 6.

BE FASHIONABLY EARLY

Shop the Anniversary Sale for nine full days before everyone else with Early Access! Just join the Nordstrom cardholder family and become a Fashion Rewards® member

ONLINE SALES:

If you're a fan of The Limited and a plus sized woman, then you need to know about Eloquii.  Check them out now while you take advantage of their current offer: "enjoy 50% off 3 or more items" when you use code SAVENOW.  That includes already markdown items.

 

Bring on the Fireworks!

Happy Fourth of July ladies! This is the day where beaches, beer, and explosives go hand-in-hand and we're all sort of fine with that. So long as you don't get drunk and handle the fireworks around an actual fire, 9 times out of 10 you'll get to keep your fingers. But let's get back on track here. This is about what you should wear to the party to show your patriotic fingers...I mean feelings :)

A potential recipe for disaster

As luck would have it, red, white and blue go really well together. Nothing like some primary colors complimented by a neutral to get you in the holiday spirit. With fashion, there's a lot of room to play with those colors and find areas to incorporate it.  In other words, you don't have to reduce yourself to finding a dress with every color in it or settle on gaudy novelty earrings to be festive. Good grief this isn't the 80's! We can go beyond that.

For those gloriously hot summer days, my favorite look is a dress. Seriously ladies, side note: we all need an arsenal of fabulous dresses at our disposal so that when the occasion calls for it, we look good. There's no thought to it. It's a one stop shop look. This time, I found a beautiful periwinkle blue dress.

Puckered Dress, J. Crew, $128

To make this cute little number ready for the 4th, you can add in the red and white with accessories. Maybe try a red belt? Be sure to place the belt right around the seam where the bodice of the dress was sewn to the skirt.

Luxury Divas, found on Amazon.com, $13.99

Now that we've got the dress and belt, we need a shoe, no? If you're going to watch the fireworks from the beach, a sandal would be the best option.

Vince Camuto, Zappos.com, $62.99

And if you're going anywhere else BUT the beach, these heeled sandals would be amazing! Plus, they have a little more color thanks to the purple straps at the toe.

Diane Von Furstenberg, Zappos.com, $298

Now that we've got red checked off our list for this fabulous 4th of July outfit, we need something white. What better way to deal with San Francisco's bipolar weather than with a cute, cozy,white sweater?

New York & Co., ShopStyle.com, $46.95

Lastly, you need a bag. Something to tote around all your belongings while you head out of the 4th for a grand celebration.

Street Level, Nordstrom via ShopStyle.com, $42

Don't let this bag fool you. It's got TONS of storage space and the best part is the adjustable and removable strap means you can use this bag a hundred different ways. It'll last well beyond the 4th.

I don't know about you but I can't wait to assemble my own perfectly patriotic look. Fireworks and warm summer nights is what July is all about. Cheers!

Image(s) courtesy of ShopStyle.com, Zappos.com, Amazon.com, J.Crew.com
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