Fash Math = Sexy Secretary

Hey guys. How amazing is the latest mod collection at City Chic? I am in LOVE with so many of the pieces and am actually heading out the door as I type to shop up a storm at my local City Chic store. I'm going to try on so many things from the collection but the number one on my must have list is the dress in the outfit below. I mean, I love sheer, I love the collar trend and I love shirt dresses so what's not to love about this dress? It's basically my dream dress.

FASH MATH

City Chic Mod Contrast Cuff Dress $119.95 AUD

City Chic Siren Corset $99.95 AUD and City Chic Siren Shorty $29.95 AUD

SEXY SECRETARY!!!

This outfit is inspired by the 2002 film Secretary, staring Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader which is one of my all time favourite movies! I love dressing with a theme or character in mind, do you do that too? Please tell me I'm not the only one.

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY!

Aw! I miss you all!

I better talk about London before the pangs of homesickness gets to me! I've had a really lovely week. I'm heading off on a wee road trip tomorrow up through Scotland with Darcy - but wanted to tell you what I've been up to and what I'm loving instore at City Chic this week.

This week, here in London, I 've been super busy doing some freelance days in at the BBC. It was quite exciting - I was working on an amazing documentary for release later in the year. VERY different to the type of material I usually work on - so it was quite a good challenge!

Also, I went to the launch of the latest UK based Underwear Range by Celebrity Stylist Gok Wan... It was pretty fab and I got to see Gok, himself!

Next week, I'm attending a big event in London for UK Bloggers called Plus London Two. There will be OVER 100 plus-size women and bloggers at the event and I can not wait. I'm sure we'll talk fashion, shopping and style! It will be an amazing event and I plan to wear City Chic. I get LOADS of questions about the brand when I'm out here in London and it's nice to feel like I can share details on my favourite brand with so many other girls. 

I am contemplating what to wear... I know some girls will go all out in glitzy dresses and bling, while others will keep it cool and casual! I think a signature style City Chic dress with wicked accessories and great boots is the way to go... And at the moment, I have plenty of options! I am SO in love with the current range. 

City Chic Contrast Sash Tunic, City Chic Ice Skater Dress, City Chic Love Me Dress

What do you rekon? All of these would work with tights, boots and a City Chic jacket, huh? Hmm. I LOVE planning outfits and essentially - this is a mega day/night "out with the girls"... Isn't it lovely? A great event and the challenge of what to wear? I will keep you posted!

Smooches, Em. x.

PS. If you are Stateside - Don't miss the Feline Valentine's Specials! Rowr!

MOD - Love Your Body by Kirsty Kovacs

MOD;

Noun: An unconventionally modern style of fashionable dress originating in England in the 1960s.

Adjective:

1. in or characteristic of this unconventionally modern style.

2. Fashionably up-to-date, especially in style, design, or dress.

What a stylish way to start the year off! MOD is such a distinct trend, it’s so sophisticated and I looove it. The most amazing thing about this collection is how versatile the pieces are. I think it’s important to have a few items in your wardrobe that you can re-invent as the trends change. There are a lot of classic cuts and beautiful fabrics that drape well and hang nicely on a curvy figure.

LOVE YOUR BODY!

Reading previous blog posts from the lovely Em & Hope and listening to you girls voice your opinions in store about seeing the fabulous clothing on a variety of body shapes has inspired me!! Working for City Chic and Freelancing in makeup artistry has given me the best of both worlds so I decided it was time to combine the two and involve a regular customer in a photo shoot featuring her Favourites from the new MOD collection.

- Behind the Scenes

Over the weekend I teamed up with Ashleigh Easthope (regular SA customer) and Beauty/Fashion Photographer Jacqueline Clare Morris (who is also a CC Shopper) J. We had previously discussed the outfits & knew we wanted to keep the images simple but stylish and a little sexy. Despite the heat (It was seriously hot in SA) we got through makeup and styling and ended up with some fabulous photos that show a gorgeous, curvy girl comfortable in her own skin.

Meet Ashleigh: A 23 year old professional who is size 22 to 24, Curvy & Confident!

“The dresses! They are gorgeous!” – Ashleigh on what she loves about MOD

“I don’t really have a style, but I love matching dresses with leggings. And any “punk” style hoodies”! – Ashleigh on her own style

“The photo shoot was fantastic! I had great people to work with and they made the whole experience fun”! – Ashleigh on her photo shoot experience

I hope you girls love the photos as much as we do, Please show your support and leave your thoughts below or congratulate Ashleigh on a fantastic job.

<3 Kirsty xxx

Credits:

All clothing by City Chic

Photographer: Jacqueline Clare Morris http://www.facebook.com/jacquelineclaremorris.photographer

Makeup: Me J – http://www.facebook.com/kirsty.dolores

Model: Asheligh Easthope

Going MOD on the Gold Coast

Hi Gorgeous ladies, just a quick post from me today. I am on Holidays this weekend at the Gold Coast for the Big Day Out Festival. I am having the time of my life! I just got back from a lovely dinner at the Casino in Broadbeach wearing my new favourite dress. My favourite from City Chic's MOD Collection the Ice Skater Dress in black (also available in Blue). I am wearing a Size M in this dress and I am absolutely in love with it! Thankfully it's quite cool on the coast today and very windy so I could wear it comfortably! I love the fit, the style, the sleeves and of course the belt! It really is the perfect 'Hope Dress'.

I am really loving the MOD collection, it would have to be my favourite collection in a while. I would love to see how you wear your favourite Mod outfit. Don't forget to upload your photos to City Chic's Facebook Page.

Have a great week ladies! I will be back soon to tell you all the goss from Big Day Out Gold Coast!

I got the FEVER!

Don't you just love that the crazy season is over and City Chic (both in Australia and in the STATES) has loads of new, great items in stock. I saw from my last post, that a few of you got some great items in the sale - and I LOVE that. Always so exciting... but heck - NOTHING beats NEW stock! I'm LOVING all the Mod Looks and am so excited to order myself some new items tomorrow when even MORE come in...

In the sale, I got myself the Aztec Fever Top and I adore it. I've been having a super relaxed week - catching up with friends, running errands and enjoying the mild winter here in London. This top has easily fitted into my everyday look and I like how I can wear it through the day and then to the pub on a night.

You'll have seen in the last few months, to supplement my DRESS ADDICTION (ARGH)!! I've started wearing shorts and my little skirt a bit more. I'm LOVING it. Until recently it had been AGES since I'd worn a top and I am so pleased I've re-embraced them. 

Do you all go through clothing phases? My look is pretty defined by now, but I do flux between what I enjoy on a day to day basis. 

For today's post - I have paired the Aztec Fever Top with a couple of CLASSIC City Chic pieces - a simple, comfortable denim skirt and ruffled bolero top.  

Simple and Fabulous.

It's lovely when it's that easy, huh?

xxx.