Hey Glossies,

After posting about Eloquii a few weeks back, I decided to purchase a few more items from the brand.  One of the items that I purchased was the Chiffon Ruffle Front Shirt in Okra Green.  The blouse fabric is stretch cotton and the ruffles are polyester.  The blouse actually fit well in the bust area….no gaping.

I ordered my “normal” size in the Chiffon Ruffle Front Shirt, but the sizing seems to be similar plus size brands (e.g. Lane Bryant), which means for most tops, specifically, knitwear, I will need to size up (unlike Talbots, Ralph Lauren, Dorothy Perkins and Boden).  Also, I found that the garment measurements were very difficult to obtain, so no final sale purchases for me!

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Hey Glossies,

Recently, I received the Hush Puppies Spring-Summer Break Flip Flop Slippers in Willow (lavender plaid).

The Spring-Summer Break Flip Flop slippers’ sole is lightweight and micro-terry footbed is very soft. It feels like walking on a firm cloud. The slippers are great for both indoor and outdoor activities. Sometimes, I wear them to get the mail or to go the laundry room. The flip flops also function as my official pedicure slippers because they are great for driving.

The Hush Puppies Spring-Summer Break Flip Flop Slippers retail for $40 and the size ranges from 6-10.

If you place an order by May 31, 2012 on the Hush Puppies website, you will receive 15% off when using the promo code 15HUSH. This makes a great Mothers Day gift!
Mix Maven

Hush Puppies Spring-Summer Break Flip Flop Slippers were provided for review from the manufacturer. Please see Pumps and Gloss disclosure policy for more information.

Hey Glossies,

Today’s Friday Footwear selection is a striking mix of lamb and python. The Burak Uyan Crisscross Leather & Python Sandal was inspired by French architecture. The lime criss cross leather reminds us that this shoe should be the focal point of any outfit.

The heel is 5 inches with a platform (It looks to be a bit over an inch).

Retails for $1,295

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

Back in the day, a scarf was the only way I could spruce up an outfit because jewelry (excluding brooches) was not an option.  I love scarves and have collected many of the years and continue to add to my collection.

FRAAS Contemporary Leopard Print Scarf - Black

The FRAAS Animal Print Scarf for the Spring/Summer 2012 Collection offers fun options to scarf (fashion) lovers.  The FRAAS scarf is made of lightweight acrylic.  The scarf is great way to add some visual interest to an outfit.  The FRAAS scarf measures 28 x 30 inches and can be worn as a wrap.

I like the FRAAS scarf because it is versatile.  It also comes in pink and a neutral (light to medium brown shade).

The FRAAS scarf retails for $40.

Mix Maven

The FRAAS Animal Print Scarf – Spring/Summer 2012 Collection was provided for review from the manufacturer. Please see Pumps and Gloss disclosure policy for more information.

Hey Glossies,

I hope that you had a great weekend.

When I run errands, I like to wear foundation, eye liner, lip gloss and mascara for that ‘natural with a pop color” look.

I decided to try the Maybelline Eye Studio Master Drama Cream Pencil Eyeliner in Sapphire Strength.

The liner is creamy and applies easily, which means no tugging on the skin. The color is very intense and lasts a long time. I wore it for 6 hours and there were no signs of fading.

I can see tiny flecks of green in the pencil, but the color is royal blue-ish.  Definitely a great color to try for if you want to experiment with color.

Maybelline Eye Studio Master Drama Cream Pencil Eyeliner Sapphire Strength Swatch

I think the Maybelline Eye Studio Master Drama Cream Pencil Eye liner is worth a try.  The other colors include Vibrant Violet, which I want to try, Midnight Master (Black), Bold Brown, Coal Commander and Made of Steel.

Mix Maven

Hey Glossies,

Light green or margarita is one of the selected colors for the Spring 2012 season. When we think of this quintessential spring color, do we think of a chic d’orsay faux suede pump with a 3.7 inch heel with a pointed toe with a metal cap? Well, the brand Nelly did and called it the Jade Pump in light green.

Nelly Jade Pumps - Light Green

The Nelly Jade pumps come in several different colors and retails for €59,95.

Special thanks to Shana!

Mix Maven

Makeup is a must if you wear eyeglasses. After all, no one wants their frames to take over their face. The right eyeliner or lipstick can help boost your specs appeal. Here are the best looks to try and tips for tailoring them to your frames. See makeup

Got Glasses? Try These Makeup Looks
Don’t let your face get lost behind those frames! Try these makeup looks now	This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tutorial article

Hey Glossies,

My locale has experienced traditional spring weather in the last couple of weeks, so a cardigan continues to be in play.  The weather has been a bit dreary, so I wanted to add a splash of sunshine to the outfit i.e. the Ann Taylor Circular Contour Print Shell in Chartreuse and the Zara XL Coloured Clutch in Lime Green.

The Zara clutch is my first official foray into the world of Zara.  Even though, I have featured many shoes and bags from the US site, I had not really taken the plunge.  Well, I am glad that I did, even though I cannot fit any of the clothes, the bags and shoes that I have are good quality, despite the price.  I think similar brands would sell the products for a higher cost.

A quick note about the J. Crew skirt – The double-serge cotton skirt does not have a lining, my #1 pet peeve, so it tends to bunch up and wrinkle easily.  I love the colors, so I will put with the lack of lining, this time!

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Hey Glossies,

In the fall of 2011, I was very excited to hear that The Limited brand was entering the plus-size market by launching Eloquii, which would provide classic, yet stylish clothes tailored and design with the needs of plus-size women in mind.  For example, Eloquii and The Limited may use the same fabric to make a dress, but the Eloquii dress may have a different silhouette than The Limited dress to adhere to those needs.

Since the launch, I have purchased a couple of items and I have liked them. The clothes fit well and I was pleased with the quality.  Yet, I was wondering when was Eloquii coming to a local The Limited store. Because while I am a huge fan of shopping online, I know many of my plus-size divas are not!  So, I was more than pleased to see that The Limited has begun a pilot program offering a section to Eloquii.  Definitely a great way to get familiarized with the brand.

The local The Limited staff is very excited that Eloquii clothes are in the store.  One staff member is very pleased with the length of the Eloquii skirts, which may give certain customers more options who can wear both Eloquii and The Limited clothing.  If Eloquii does well in-store, The Limited may open Eloquii stores, according to a source.

My hope for Eloquii is that the designers of Eloquii and The Limited can figure out how to make the same or very similar silhouettes for both groups of customers. Nothing is nice about separate, but equal!  Saying all that, I think Eloquii and The Limited are moving in the right direction.

Mix Maven