Indie Spotlight: Honey's Child Boutique

For today's Indie Spotlight, I wanted to feature a local plus size store that I recently tried for the first time - Honey's Child Boutique. 

Skirt:  Honey's Child Boutique (Sold out on-line; shop more skirts here)

Located in downtown St. Louis on Washington Avenue, this boutique also has a web site, so you can have treasures shipped to you wherever you are!  I had been aware of this shop for quite a while, but for some reason, I had never given it a-go.  I'm so glad that I finally did.  I recently ordered two pieces, and I'm really in love with both of them - I featured the striped harem jumpsuit I got from them previously, but today, I'm rocking this dramatic striped maxi skirt. It is sold out, but this shop is continually re-stocking with new treasures.

Tank:  Mossimo for Target (old)

I love black and white stripes, and I was really drawn to the pairing of vertical and horizontal stripes on this one, the self-tie belt, and the POCKETS!!!

Jacket:  Forever 21+ (old)

This skirt is such a statement piece that I wanted to keep things simple on top.  A mustard yellow tank was a good accompaniment, and the look was a great pairing for my black, white, and gold striped necklace.

Necklace:  The Limited

Clutch:  Cameo de Bore (Sold out on-line; shop more clutches here)

Since I decided to wear this skirt to work, I needed a topper to cover my arms and keep me warm in the air conditioning.  A cropped tuxedo jacket was a good fit, allowing me warmth without being overpowering with the full maxi skirt.

Glasses:  Coach

Sunglasses:  Tory Burch

I really enjoy wearing yellow, but surprisingly, I haven't worn much yellow this year and really don't have a lot of yellow in my closet anymore.  I plan to change that with some more mustard pieces this fall, but I leave you with my one other yellow look this year - a citron midi and tee paired with a blue moto jacket.

Spring Double Feature:  Citron Chartreuse

Get more inspiration and ways to wear yellow from my previous Color and Confidence series here and here.

Miss my previous Indie Spotlights?  Catch up with Myrda J and Zelie for She.

Cuff:  Eloquii

For the tank in another look, see here.
For the cropped jacket in other looks, see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.

Are you an independent designer or clothing store who would like to be featured on the blog?  Send me an e-mail at stylecassentials29@gmail.com!

Indie Spotlight: Myrda J Designer Apparel

I have been trying to shop more with indie designers and stores, so I decided to start a new regular feature on my blog where I put the spotlight on some of my favorite independent designers and shops who are helping revolutionize the fashion industry through their philosophies, business plans, and fashionable offerings.

Pants:  Myrda J (Available here)

Up first is Myrda J Designer Apparel!  I have featured pieces from Las Vegas-based Myrda J on the blog a few times - this great vest here and here and these adorable plaid shorts here.  Myrda started out by offering sizes Small to 3L (3X), but now she focuses on offering up petite plus options for all of us short AND curvy fashionistas!!

As a petite plus woman herself, Myrda understands the special fit needs of shorter women, and she brings her casual but feminine and edgy personal style to her line.

Designer Myrda J wearing top of her own design and IGIGI trousers

Top:  ASOS (Available here)

Shoes:  Sugar
Purse:  Vintage

Her pieces include fashion-forward basics like the comfy knit harem pants I am wearing today, classic wrap dresses, sexy lace dresses, and so much more!  

Items available for Pre-Order

Don't take my word for it - take a look at some of my favorites:

Top and skirt available for Pre-Order

Body Con Lace Dress (Available here)

Deep V-Neck Mesh Dress (Available here)

Shorts:  Available here
Top:  Available for Pre-Order

As is the case with many indie designers, Myrda's products are made-to-order and take about a week to make.  Please be sure to enter Cassentials2016 at checkout!

Interested in the pre-order items?  Contact Myrda at orders@myrdaj.com.

As always, all items are made in the USA.  Myrda offers international shipping and free Priority Mail shipping within the States.

Sunglasses:  Calvin Klein
Cuff:  The Limited

See anything you like?  If you're petite plus, what are some styles you would love to find in your size?

Are you an independent designer or clothing store who would like to be featured?  Send me an e-mail at stylecassentials29@gmail.com!

See the tank in another look here.

Disclosure: Items purchased using code Cassentials2016 may result in commisions for this site.