Casually…Red, White, and Blue
Yes, you’re going to see a lot of red, white, and blue inspired looks as we get closer to this 4th of July weekend. I wanted to go a little bit of a different route to offer you some color inspiration. A lot of these pieces can be paired together or just worn alone. I chose a lot of casual pieces, because one…it’s summer…and two…it’s the weekend. And it’s going to be hot!
I’m looking at this and I can’t help but think how much I love all of these colors right now. Are you going to honor our country’s independence this weekend with a little red, white, and blue?
Hot Summer Giveaway: Win an Evans Swimsuit!
Can you believe we are on the third swimsuit giveaway in the Hot Summer Giveaway series! Swimsuits For All and Torrid have already given away amazing swimwear!
This week one lucky winner will have the chance to win this gorgeous 
You’ll also win Evans Tropical Flower Scarf as an added bonus, also courtesy of Evans!
To enter, please leave a comment telling me what your favorite look is in their Summer Catalogue. Please make sure to include a valid email address or Twitter i.d. or your entry will NOT count.
For extra entries complete the following as SEPARATE entries or they will not count. There is a maximum of 4 entries total.
- “LIKE” them on Facebook
- Follow them on Twitter
- Tweet “ Stay cool and enter @EvansClothing and @CurvesandChaos #HotSummerGiveaway! http://bit.ly/k72MIg “
Rules: Only one entry per person, unless using the 3 additional entries above. Must be a U.S. resident only, 18 years or older, and can’t have won in the previous two Hot Summer Giveaways. Winner will be chosen using Random.Org on 6/29/11.
Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Evans.
Hot Summer Giveaway: Win a Torrid Swimsuit!
Want to make your summer a little bit hotter with a trendy and fun swimsuit? Torrid wants to make it happen.
The second “Hot Summer Giveaway” is all about not just giving you a fun swimsuit, but it’s about keeping you cool in the latest trends. And who doesn’t want to lay on the beach looking cute?
If you’re that one person, then you just might want to enter this giveaway. One lucky winner will walk away with a Torrid swimsuit!
To enter:
Leave a comment telling me what swimsuit you’d pick from Torrid if you won. Please leave a valid email address.
Extra entries:
(Please leave separate comments for each one.)
“Like” Torrid on Facebook
Follow Torrid on Twitter
Rules: Must be 18yrs or older to enter. Only one entry per person unless the additional 2 entries are used, making it 3 maximum. Ends 6/22/11 and winner will be chosen using Random.org
Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Torrid.
Hot Summer Giveaway: Win $100 from Swimsuits For All
Are you ready for summer? Do you have your “go to” swimsuit ready for lounging by the pool? Let Swimsuits For All and Curves and Chaos help you out with the Hot Summer Giveaway!
Swimsuits For All is “The Size 8 & Up Swimwear Shop.” You have your choice of one pieces, tankinis, separates, swimdresses, cover ups, accessories, and more. I love the Hot & Flattering Fuchsia Plus Size Halter Swimdress by Beach Belle®.
Don’t worry if you don’t have your hot swimsuit yet. One lucky winner will walk away with $100 to spend on whatever they want from Swimsuits For All…anything!
To enter visit SwimsuitsForAll.com and tell me what you’d buy with your $100. Make sure you leave a valid email address or your entry will not count.
For extra entries, complete the following and add them as separate comments or they will not count:
- “Like” Swimsuits For Alll on Facebook
- Follow Swimsuits For All on Twitter
- Tweet: I want to look hot this summer with @Swimsuits4All and @CurvesandChaos #HotSummerGiveaway http://bit.ly/imi5XM
Covering It Up
I don’t know about you, but I’m counting down the days until I get to lounge in the sand on the beach. Doesn’t it sound relaxing? But, what do you wear when you aren’t in the water or laying out getting a tan? You can walk around in your swim suit, but I want to look cute and still protect my skin. That’s when I grab a cover-up. There are tons of styles, colors, and prints to compliment you and your swim suit. Which one below do you like? Click on the style you like for pricing details.
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Behind the Scenes Evans Swimwear Shoot
How to Wear White & Gold this Summer
Excuse all the white and gold for a minute. I’m some kind of white and gold kick. I think it has to do with my search for a white dress to wear to
SimplyBe has your Vacation Essentials
You can always find some of the best plus size womenswear from SimplyBe. Last year I did a review on a few of their pieces and I was very impressed with not only the quality, but the fit. Let’s just say I visit their site weekly.
Today I clicked on their site and I immediately wanted to bust out the sunscreen and go somewhere tropical. Their Vacation Shop is up and running and I can’t start planning my next vacation fast enough.
They have the basics needed like swimsuits, tank tops, maxi dresses, shorts, and even some sexy lingerie to spice things up while you rest in your cabana.
This Beach2beach swimsuit (right) caught my eye immediately. It even comes in two different lengths, for the taller ladies. Their sizes range from 10-28, which gives us curvy ladies quite a range of fashion to choose from.
I think my vacation essentials should consist of the Pack Of 3 Camisoles, Joe Browns Summer Days Dress, Joe Browns Dip Dye Tunic, and these Joe Browns Turnup Shorts (all below).
What are your vacation essentials?
Sealed with a Kiss Designs Spring/Summer 2011
Last Minute Summer Wish List
I know summer is almost over, but that doesn’t mean I can’t keep looking for that chic summer dress! These dresses are from Saks Fifth Avenue’s Salon Z department…so they are probably going to remain on my wish list due to budget restraints. That’s OK…a curvy girl can still look, can’t she?
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Celeb Curves: Gabourey Sidibe
I know we’re close to the end of summer, but you can still rock your bright floral prints like Gabourey Sidibe. Here she is at “The Big C” premiere, owning her outfit. Love how she added the shrug. Her smile is so contagious!
Style Trend: Summer Scarves
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Summer Romance Giveaway with Lingerie.com
We all know how HOT this summer has already been! Are you ready to heat it up a little bit more with a chance to win lingerie for those sexy curves?
Did you even know this summer is the “Summer of Romance?”You didn’t? Well, it is and if you don’t enter to win this plus size robe with matching babydoll from Lingerie.com, then your summer might not sizzle. I’m just sayin’…
Available in sizes 1x/2x and 3x/4x, this set by Dreamgirl will definitely heat things up. Details to enter are below:
How to enter:
- Leave a comment here telling me which piece you love on the Lingerie.com web site.
- For extra entry: Tweet the following, but remember you must post the link of your tweet as a comment, or it won’t count. “I got killer curves from @lingeriedotcom & @CurvesandChaos and so can you! www.CurvesandChaos.com #curvesrule”
- For extra entry: Go to their Facebook page and “Like” them. Leave a comment telling me you did, so I can verify it.
Rules:
- Only open to U.S. residents.
- Must be 18 years or older to enter.
- Winner will be chosen using Random.Org
- Giveaway ends on 7/30.
Lingerie.com on twitter www.twitter.com/lingerieDOTcom
Lingerie.com on facebook www.facebook.com/Lingerie
Cover It Up!
