Smitten With Gwynnie Bee

by Joi Smith on in the category: ap contributors

In My Joi: Gwynnie Bee Offer

Sunnies: Forever 21| Print blouse: c/o Gwynnie Bee exclusively| Floral midi skirt: Custom

Watch: c/o JORD Wood Watches| Silver oxfords: Tildon| Fringe purse: Ross Dress for Less

I am happy to be back with Already Pretty readers this month writing another post as a contributor! I have to let you in on something-I’ve been having way too much fun and simply cannot keep it a secret any longer: I’m smitten with Gwynnie Bee!!! Have you heard about it? Gwynnie Bee is a retail clothing subscription service, specializing in women’s clothing, sizes 10-32! read more

Figure Flattering Clothes: Yes or No?

by Joi Smith on in the category: ap contributors

Plus size blogger Joi @InMyJoi

I cannot count how many fashion related articles I read throughout the past year (you know, way back in 2015) that discussed the concept of dismissing the importance placed on and or value of wearing figure flattering clothing. Like a whisper constantly in my ear, the crowd said: ‘Disregard how clothing looks on your body. Focus on how the clothing makes you feel’. Everywhere I turned, the same mantra seemed to be on repeat over and over again: ‘Who cares how it makes you look? Wear it anyway’. read more

Not Your Basic Black

by Aarti Olivia on in the category: ap contributors

Whenever I read the words basic black, they makes no sense to me. There is nothing dull or basic about the colour. Its mysterious, edgy and sometimes bring more drama than the most vividly printed fabric. No guesses what the colour of this outfit of the day look is going to be 🙂

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Striped black and white turtleneck top – Forever 21 +

mini faux leather skirt – Forever 21+

statement necklace – Lovisa

black pump heels – Rubi

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With 60’s and 70’s fashion trending right now, a few pussy-bow blouses and turtleneck tops were definitely in order. As a plus sized lass there are those annoying rules of what I should not wear but I’ve always liked these styles and I don’t quite like being confined by rules – so whee, look Ma, I’m wearing a turtleneck top that has stripes – double whammy! And I love how it looks on me. read more