Black Velvet & 3rd Blogiversary!!

Today marks the 3rd anniversary of my blog! 

Dress:  Eloquii, c/o Sophisticated Curves (Available here)

It's hard to believe I've been doing this for three years!  My little labor of love has connected me to so many amazing people who I otherwise wouldn't have had the opportunity to know.  It's given me a platform to share my love of fashion with like-minded individuals, and it has connected me with some amazing brands.

Glasses:  Valentino

All in all, I've had so much fun blogging over the last three years, so I figured why not celebrate in style!

I decided to go with a fancy dress from +ELOQUII gifted to me by William of Sophisticated Curves.  I connected with William and Sophisticated Curves (an amazing resource for plus-size news and fashion) through my experience blogging, so wearing this dress for my blogiversary only seemed fitting.

Ear cuff:  eBay

Given that it's almost August, it has been too hot to wear a velvet dress.  Because of this, I hadn't gotten it hemmed yet.  You may notice that there is a seam past the knee that leads into the trumpet hem.  To get the proper placement for the trumpet, I'll be moving this seam up.

Even though I haven't yet had a chance to get it hemmed, I thought the extra length created a cool train, so I decided to go with it.  It's part Old Hollywood glam, part Morticia Addams.  Pretty good hybrid, if you ask me!

Clutch:  The Limited

The traditional gift for the third anniversary is wood, and I thought it would be cool to do a woodsy scene as a backdrop to my blog photos.  Due to the hectic wedding planning, I had to settle for a tree in my backyard, but it gave me a little of the vibe I wanted.

Thanks again for reading my blog and helping me celebrate three years!  I wouldn't be here without you! :-)

Fall Double Feature: Sweater Glamour

I hope you've been following my series in collaboration with Irene from Petite Plus, Meow!

We're discussing fall trends this week.  Today is officially the first day of fall, so hopefully you're starting to gear up for shorter days and cooler nights!

Sweater:  The Limited (Available here)

If you missed my post on wearing leather, you can check it out here.

When you're done reading my post, head on over to Petite Plus, Meow! or catch up with her on Facebook for all the details on how Irene is styling the trends.

Today, Irene and I are taking on the sweater trend!!

Pants:  The Limited (Similar here)

Sweaters were all over fall runways.  Oversized sweaters, capes, ponchos, cardigans...you name it, sweaters are a big trend for fall!

Shoes:  Prabal Gurung for Target

Today, I've styled my amethyst purple poncho-style sweater for a casual glam look that works for night or day.

Cuff:  Express

Floral lace-up heels and a pewter bag dress up the poncho, while black skinnies and a lace-trim tank help keep the overall look feeling streamlined.

Ring:  Earthbound Trading Company

Clutch:  c/o The Limited (old)

While I paired my sweater with trusty black, Irene gives her adorable red capelet a sophisticated spin with soft beige, tan, and ivory.  Paired with a floral dress and booties, Irene's capelet makes for a sweet and feminine fall look.  

Irene of Petite Plus, Meow!

With sweaters being such a huge trend for fall, it's easier to find unique looking pieces outside of the cookie-cutter cardigans and pullovers we usually see.  You'll find plenty of basic sweaters to fill out your wardrobe, but expect to also see more interesting cuts, oversized fits, and gorgeous sweater coats.

I haven't always been a big fan of sweaters, but this fall, I'm starting to re-think this.  Now, how do I pry that capelet away from Irene? ;-)

Are you of a fan of sweaters?  Any sweater styles you plan to rock this fall and winter?