Friday, March 30, 2012

It's all about the jacket this spring!


Go blazer-crazy this spring - you don't have to spend a lot to get this seriously hot trend! with so many different shapes, style and fabrics, there is one to flatter every body type!
It's all about the jacket this spring!


Blazers, motorcycle jackets, leather jackets... this season is all about jackets... and all about color!

Floral, bright colors, stripes... go crazy and have some fun with one of this season's hottest trends!



It's all about the jacket this spring! by kgicimage featuring a drape jacket

Zipper jacket
$485 - idontlikemondays.us

HUGO cotton jacket
$405 - stylebop.com

Free People drape jacket
$100 - freepeople.com

J Crew seersucker jacket
$158 - jcrew.com

Vintage jacket
$78 - nastygal.com

Chan Luu bracelet
$180 - shirise.com



Xo, Kristin @ Kristin Golden Image Consulting


Sunday, March 25, 2012

Size 2, size 12, and size 20 - The Limited/Eloquii

SPRING! Welcome to longer days, more sunshine, and all of the fabulous springs trends. It's time to break out those sandals and your flirty dresses and get ready for a fabulous season! 

This is my second blog dedicated to creating three looks from the same store based on three different body sizes. The whole purpose of "size 2, size 12 and size 20" is to show my readers that every woman can be stylish. It's all about how you adapt the trends that you see in the magazines, TV, and even on the mannequins in the store to embody YOUR style and make it fit YOUR body type. Here are three stylish outfits - each one made for a specific body type!

The store featured in this blog is: The Limited (and Eloquii.com, which is the Limited's plus-size clothing line).
All shoes are from DSW Shoe Warehouse (www.dsw.com).

Look #1: Size 2




                                                                           



 I LOVE this look! Yellow is such a great color for spring and it looks so great when paired with coral-colored accessories. Because of the neckline, you don't need to add a necklace to this look. Keep the accessories fun with a coral bracelet and gold and coral earrings. 
The grey pant is a great option for spring as it is work-friendly, but it will also look great on the weekend with a cute heel! It's a spring alternative to black trousers.
 Both of the coral-colored shoes would look great with this ensemble. For those who want to stick to a more neutral (and versatile) shoe, the color-blocked shoe on the right will fit right in with this outfit. 
The snake print bag works really well with the rest of the outfit because of the combination of neutral colors. Finally, grab a black faux-leather jacket to throw on if it gets chilly. 
All clothing can be found at the Limited or at www.thelimited.com.
All shoes can be found at DSW shoe warehouse or at www.dsw.com.
Shoes (from left): Marc by Marc Jacobs Turnlock Flat ($99.94), Bandolino Perches Wedge Pump ($69.95), Tahari Peri Color-block Pump ($69.95).


 Look #2: Size 12



                    


 This outfit is perfect for this spring! The skirt is fabulous because the A-line is so flattering on every body type. The wide opening at the bottom of the skirt helps to balance out fuller shoulders and hips. The pink is a great color for spring and I love how elegant the turquoise looks with it. Mixing prints (like the print on the shoe and the print on the skirt) makes any outfit look put-together. To mix patterns, always choose one pattern that is more dominant (like the skirt) and one that is more subtle (the shoe). Keep them in the same color family to make the look work! As always, it's great to have a jacket you can throw on that will continue to enhance the outfit, rather than hide it. A granite-colored faux-leather jacket it perfect for this look! 
All clothing can be found at the Limited and www.thelimited.com
The shoes can be found at DSW Shoe Warehouse or www.dsw.com.
Shoes: Nine West Gwendle Pump ($59.95).


Look #3: Size 20




 This look is great because of the bright colors (which are very IN right now!). The yellow beaded necklace against the purple top adds interest and helps to make the outfit look pulled together. The faux- leather jacket is a trendy way to look good, even if it's chilly. Every women needs a versatile brown bag and I love this shade because it can go with brown or black!
Add a gold delicate earring and a pretty bracelet to up the femininity of the look.
 Wearing dark on the bottom can make you look smaller and adding a heel (like the wedge on the left) will make you look even taller (and slimmer). If you can't or don't want to do a heel, I love the color-block gold flat for a more elegant look of the turquoise flat for a fun, extra pop of color. 
All clothing can be found at www.eloquii.com (the Limited's plus-size line).
All shoes can be found at DSW shoe warehouse or online at www.dsw.com.
Shoes (from left): 2 lip too too oracle wedge sandle ($44.95), Libby Edelman Liv Flat ($59.95), BCBG Paris Magic Suede Flat ($39.95).


Have some fun with color this season and don't forget to LAYER! 
Happy Spring and happy shopping! 

Xo, Kristin @ Kristin Golden Image Consulting
























Monday, March 19, 2012

Three times the fun!




While I could find a way to shop just about anywhere (my husband is convinced that I can find something I want at just about any store - from Home Depot to the car wash waiting room) - but there is one place in particular that I LOVE to shop - Nordstrom!

Starting March 14-18, you will get triple points for every dollar that you spend. 


For all Nordstrom card holders (whether it's the debit card, the credit card, or the Visa Signature card),  every dollar that you spend, you get two points. For every 2000 points, you get a $20 gift card in the mail to use online or at any Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack store. Starting March 14, card holders will be able to take advantage of TRIPLE POINTS. The beauty of TRIPLE POINTS is that instead of 2 points for every dollar, you will get 6 points for every dollar spent.

Not a bad deal! :)

www.nordstrom.com

Happy Shopping!

Xo, Kristin @ Kristin Golden Image Consulting

www.kristingolden.com



Saturday, March 17, 2012

Flattering outfits for every size - Size 2, Size 12, and Size 20!

Size 2, Size 12 and Size 20... great outfits for every body type with a great price tag!

As a stylist and a blogger, I have decided to feature a different store every week and to build an outfit for a size 2, a size 12 and a size 20. Size really is just a number - but your build and body type DO determine what will look good on you. By showcasing outfits for three different body types, I hope to show women  of all sizes that you can look good NOW - you just need to dress for YOUR body type!

The first store that I want to feature is: Target

I walked into Target the other day, looking for a few cosmetic items when the skew of colors coming from the clothing department caught my eye. I am NOT an advocate for sacrificing quality/style just because something is "on sale" or "cheaper", BUT, the styles that Target is serving up right now are SO hot that I just have to share a few looks!



Look #1 - Size 2





Look #2 - Size 12:






Look #3 - Size 20:









       
  





All items shown in this blog can be found at www.target.com.


Happy (bargain) Shopping!

Xo, Kristin @ Kristin Golden Image Consulting