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Boots and Jeans

Moe — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 01:24:44 +0000

It has been a busy season for Addition-Elle this season. There is the usual fall line release of course but they also have some big additions namely Wide Calf Boots and Perfect Fit Denim.

The Boots

First the footwear, this is really a huge addition because they have not carried footwear before this. Addition-Elle is not just offering wide calf boots but a whole line from flats to tall boots (sister store Penningtons will be carrying their own footwear line too). Prices range in price from $25 for flats to $170 for boots. Here’s a sneak peak:

When you visit the boot section at Addition-Elle be sure to scroll down to the overview section to find out the calf width for each size — excellent feature to make shopping online easier but make sure you measure both calves and go with the largest size.

The Denim

If you have been looking for a better fit in your denim and have been longing for the better fit options available in the states, whine no further. Addition-Elle has unveiled their Perfect Fit Denim blues you see here on the hips of Ashley Graham and in the following video:

They are giving you three options to choose from: Curvy, Shapely, and Versatile which should be the majority of denim wearers happy.

You will find some deeply dyed twill colors for fall and a few designer brands like DKNY, Levi’s (yes they make plus size now), Suko, Angels, Silver, Apple Bottoms and more.

I am especially looking forward to the coloured twill pants and printed denim. Denim will range in price from $60 to $130 depending on brand.

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* Other places to find plus size denim
* Other places to find wide calf boots

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Maureen (Moe) Wood has been writing for the Large and Lovely site at BellaOnline for over nine years. Her plus size shopping blog, My Favorite Things, celebrated its fourth anniversary. Read more about Moe on her about page or follow her through her social network links below.

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Fall Handbags and Shoes

Moe — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:00:09 +0000

I realize I have been on a Naturalizer kick this past year but ever since I picked up a few things from there I have been in love with so many of their products — it’s funny because I have only been in their store a few times and I do not particularly like shopping there but shopping online is another thing. The fall lookbook came this week and my love holds true. Here is a selection of my favorite handbags and shoes from their early fall preview:

From left to right:

Hounds tooth fabric Madeline (also comes in black), $79
Red Xenia (comes in a nice grey or black), $89
Brown combo Isaac2 (comes in a red or black combo), $89
Bordo and dark brown Orion2 (comes in black or grey), $89
Olive Raven (comes in cognac combo), $129

From left to right:

Lizard Print Frida, $120
Black wide shaft Felicia, $210
Green and brown Ranger, $110
Black Allie, $120
Black Mary Jane Kressa, $120
Onyx and Black Heath, $90
Animal Print Vision, $80

I think my ultimate choice would be the green boots and olive handbag — I am not much of a green person but I really like these ones. But I really love the hounds-tooth and Mary Janes too. Decisions, decisions!

If you swing over to Naturalizer they are currently offering 10% off with the code: NATCA10.

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Natural Sport Sneakers

Moe — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 20:23:46 +0000

My favorite shoes at the moment are the Natural Sport sneakers by Dr. Scholl’s that I picked up from Naturalizer. I think they are incredibly cute (probably cuter than I should) and more comfortable than an average sneaker because of the secret in the soles.

Dr Scholl’s made the Natural Sport sneakers with a special “massaging wave system” gel in the heel and forefoot.

Basically jellies for your feet without actually seeing the gel. As you can see it is not very thick but you can feel it as soon as you stop into them. From the moment I put them on I was in love with the unusual softness.

That being said, that feel-good-softness is not an all day feeling, unfortunately. Even after a full day of being on the feet and walking the heels are not as happy as when they first entered the shoes — personally I would like to have a little more gel in the heel. The shoes seem a bit warm to me too with the large rubberized toe (white part) but probably no more than a standard sneaker.

Even the bottom of the soles are cute.

I love the contrast of the orange and grey. There is also the option of black and neon pink, blue gingham and neon lime, and tan and orange. There are variations in the Natural Sport style as well. As of this posting these sneakers are on sale for $45 to $70 depending on style.

Even JD thought they were cute.

I ordered these sneakers online through Naturalizer. Their shopping/ordering process is pretty painless and they have super quick delivery within Canada at reasonable rates.

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Old Gringo Cowboy Boots

Moe — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 05:35:21 +0000

I’ve always wanted cowboy boots. I have always thought I wanted red cowboy boots. Yes, red. Don’t ask me why I don’t know. I probably saw them in a movie when I was a kid. But after seeing these Old Gringo Bonnie Cowboy Boots at Fairen Del — I want these boots. I’ll never get these boots but I want them. They are $539. If I could afford these boots I would eat, dance, and sleep in them! They do come in red but funnily I don’t love them as much as the brass ones. And of course, if you are tempted, they ship to Canada.

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Grey T-Strap Shoes

Moe — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 19:53:45 +0000

I was crushing on Frye boots while creating a post for the other site and came across these grey Frye Mary Jane-esque shoes and had to share them with you. I heart them! I love the ripples at the thick heel, square toe and of course the t-strap. They are available at Shoes.com, which offers international shipping, for $120 US (reg $190). They’d look great with dark tights!

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Going Tribal

Moe — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:57:03 +0000

La Grande Dame has one of the best looking plus size tribal print dresses I’ve seen yet. It has attached ties to control the fit. I’m not sure who the designer is. It comes in sizes 1x or 3x for $349. Check the website for “limited” promotions too.

I also came across these Blowfish Malibu sandals in black or white for $49.95 at Zappos.

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* Get your own Blowfish Malibu sandals from Zappos

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Summer Picks from Naturalizer

Moe — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:02:39 +0000

Naturalizer is celebrating the season with up to 50% off their spring and summer styles including some of the most comfortably fashionable sandals. Here are five of my faves from their website:

Shipping is really reasonable for Canadians at $5 for first item and $2 for additional items.

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Toning Footwear

Moe — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:02:45 +0000

Toning footwear seems to be the new answer for shapely legs this season. But they are not the only brand in town. Here eight other to choose from (and as you will see there is quite the price range):

MBT has plenty of styles ranging from the traditional walking show ($245) to a cute day shoe ($149).

Fitflop has a small selection of sandals that are pretty reasonable. Both the Electra and Walkstar III are $63.99.

The Easy Spirit Antigravity collection is small but incredibly cute. Both these pairs, the Geronimo and the Oriya, are $78.95. The blue ones are even cuter because of the name.

These Sano by Mephisto are $280. I’m not sure how I feel about all the velcro I’m seeing. Love the intense red and metallic is so hot right now.

Other options include Clarks Wave line (I really didn’t like the looks of them), Avon is carrying a fit shoe, Bass Striders makes kind of a boring looking collection, and of course there are the original Sketchers. Have you seen others?

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Spring into Prints

Moe — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 04:35:47 +0000

If I lived in the UK not only would I dress from head to toe in fashions from Evans, I’d probably move in next door. Yes, I love this store. I have to admit that much of that love goes with the presentation.

Here are my favorites from their latest spring catalog in no particular order:

Pink Embroidered Cutwork Top (11C16FPNK) in geranium, sizes 14 to 32 for £25
Blue Criss Cross Sandals (32R38GBLE) in wide and wider fit for £23
Grey Ruched Hem Trouser (03T07GGRY), sizes 14 to 32 for £29.50
Red Floral Ditsy Print Tunic (08M19GRED), sizes 16 to 32 for £37
Black Pinstripe Pencil Skirt (03S11GBLK), sizes 14 to 30 for £20
Red Peeptoe Ballerinas (21G51GRED), in wide and wider fit for £15
Blue Marble-Wash Check Top (11D41GBLE), in sizes 14 to 32 for £20

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Bright Leggings

Moe — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:31:49 +0000

If you have been wanting to get on to the bright legging bandwagon but just weren’t too sure how to take the plunge, here’s a perfect example of a fresh look. The leggings are of course from We Love Colors and fit up to 375lbs. The ruffle skirt, cami, and shoes are from Torrid and the asymmetrical cardigan is from Kiyonna.

Have fun with color!

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* Get your own bright tights/leggings from We Love Colors
* Get your own ruffle skirt from Torrid
* Get your own asymmetrical cardigan from Kiyonna

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