Lookbook

One of the most comments I get from guys on Lookbook goes something like this "OT (my nickname), your site is nice and all but none of it really applies to me- when are you going to start posting stuff for guys? We need fashion advice too."  I always nod in sympathy but have never had a chance to emerge myself in all that is men's fashion  .  I just don't have enough hours in the day. This is where Fashion Beans  comes in.  It is a site  chock full o' trend reporting, lookbooks, contests and special offers.  

Check out these sites below for some trendy and stylish finds catered to the fabulous plus size women out there. Most sites are courtesy of luckymag.com. Enjoy! 1)Avenue 2) Bloomingdale's 3) Cotton Ginny 4) Evans 5) Forever 21/ Faith 21 6) Lane Byant 7) J. Crew 8) Le Lee's Valise 9) Old Navy 10) Addition Elle

Ugh so I swooned over Anna yesterday and now I am swooning over Carolina Herrera  .  So many of her looks just reminded me of why I love her so much.  Granted her style is incredibly wearable, but this time around, seems that there was so much more.  Anything and everything that is romantic seems to have taken over the runway and I think Carolina took it one step further with opulence- rich colors, the dresses and the hats- oh my! According to Tim Blanks: "a perfect balance between richness and escape".  I could not have said it better myself. ;) Pics courtesy of Style.com

From Proenza Schouler's show inspired by the artist Christopher Wool to the feminine yet constructed suit's  by Fracisco Costa at Calvin Klein, NYC Fall shows did not disappoint.  But I have got to hand it to Anna Sui, she really surprised me this season with her show.  Normally, I do not get where she is coming from and cannot really appreciate her creations but this time around, wowza.  Inspired by Gustav Stickley  , a furniture maker and architect and the Arts and Crafts Movemen t , the colors were lush and textures fantastic and the prints just worked in ever single one of her looks (see 2 of her looks below- far right).  I will be posting my favorite NYC Ready to Wear Fall 2010 looks throughout the next few days- look out for some more Anna. Pics are courtesy of style.com

1) Piped Blazer- Macy's $25 2) Faux Leather Pants- Charlotte Russe $27

They are hot, match with pretty much everything and because of the color, will make your legs look extra long.  What is not to love about nude platform pumps?  I guess maybe just the comfort factor... 1) DSW $70 2) Shop Bop $385 3) Coach $200 4) Endless $400

So florals are not only still around (bear with me here for an obvious pun) the trend is really blossoming. Hehe.  Scarlett rocks a ladylike version here below but I am feeling quite free spirited these days so I have provided a few versions in various shapes and sizes (and all for a pretty cheap price).  That way you have money left over for the other trends i'll be posting about in upcoming days. :P Enjoy! 1) Arden B $50 2) Old Navy $35 3) Kohl's $40 4) Charlotte Russe $24

1) Stripe top Asos $26 2) Boyfriend blazer Macy's $85 3) Shoulder bag DSW $100 4) Boots Macy's $75

1) Dress- E Dress Me $120 2) Jacket-  NY & Company $65 3) Clutch- Aldo $25  4) Necklace- Dillard's $23 5) Pumps- Nine West at Piperlime $40

Get it at Urban Behavior  

1) Cheaper Arden B $15 2) Cheap  Vero Moda at Asos $45 3) Steep J uicy Couture at Shop Bop $200

1) Alloy $30 2) My Theresa $1060 3) F ar Fetch $212

Participate here

1) Scarf Buckle $7 2) Scarf Forever 21 $8 3) Mary Jane's Kohl's $44 4) T Strap Heels Piperlime $25

1) Black t-shirt American Apparel $8 2) Long sleeve white t-shirt The Gap $20 3) Pumps Newport News $12 4) Cropped pants Forever 21 $23 5) Shoulder bag Forever 21 $18

1) Chambray Shirt- J. Crew $98 2) Scarf- J. Crew $43