FASHION MEETS CURVES: July 2014

Taste of Edmonton and Party Party App

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Well hello hello...it's almost Thursday which means it's time for a What I Love Wednesday! Here is a quick combo of the two things I am currently loving...

Taste of Edmonton

It is festival time in Edmonton and Taste of Edmonton is nearing the end...it is by far one of my must attend events in the summer. I mean come on, you get to try out items from some of Edmonton's top restaurants...mmm yum and listen to great live music all in the heart of downtown in Churchill Square.

Party Party App

The lovely and talented ladies over at A Beautiful Mess just released their latest app...Party Party! It is so unbelievably fun!!! You can make a stop motion video like the one above or make photo booth style pics. I foresee a lot of fun picture taking this summer.

Enjoy the beautiful weather!

- Jana -

Style

Stripes and Floral

Monday, July 21, 2014

This outfit really speaks for itself! I love mixing floral with stripes as seen on these shoes here. Sometimes I wish it was summer all the time here in Edmonton, it is so beautiful.

Outfit Details

Skirt: Old Navy

Sunglasses and Shirt: MinkPink

Clutch: Forever 21 / Old

Rings and Bangles: Kate Spade and Old Navy

Hope you are enjoying summer!

- Jana -

What I Love Wednesday

Edmonton High Level Street Car and Art Walk

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Phew...it's been a busy busy summer so far, but there is also nothing I love more than Edmonton in the summer! No matter what there is always something going on...we really are the Festival City. This weekend I got the chance to take in something I have not done in years! We took the High Level Bridge Streetcar from downtown to Whyte Ave for the Art Walk. My sister took part in the Whyte Ave Art Walk for the second year, she is so unbelievably talented, see picture below!! And theres nothing greater fashion wise than a comfy Sunday with a maxi dress, hat and Birkenstocks, especially after a night out for a stagette.

Just waiting for the streetcar with the beautiful Legislature building in the background.

How cute is the interior?

Crossing the bridge and getting caught Instagramming...

It ends right near the Old Strathcona Farmers Market

Checking out my sisters art work, she is crazy talented! It seems as though my Van Gogh bag is appropriate for the occasion.

Have a happy hump day! What are your favourite things to do in your city?

- Jana -

What I Love Wednesday

Thank You Addition Elle

Wednesday, July 09, 2014

Coming at yah a little late in the day so this is going to be a short and sweet WILW!

Addition Elle - What is plus size?

There is definitely a movement in the fashion world right now for 'plus size' woman...but what exactly is plus size? Check out Addition Elle's blog this week. I have been many different weights and sizes, but I cannot remember the last time I was smaller than a size 12...so I always wondered, just because I am curvy and am a little bigger this means I am plus size? I believe that it is important to be healthy and this is something I am working towards, but no matter what, everyone, regardless of size, should have access to trendy, fashionable clothing. My biggest dream is to live in a world where fashion sizes do not have a label and everyone is in the same category...aka Fashion Democracy! Thank you Addition Elle for this amazing post! #enoughsaid

Here's the link...Addition Elle Blog

- Jana -

Style

Kimono

Monday, July 07, 2014

You may remember this kimono from my WILW post a few weeks ago, well I happened to pick it up when I went to Orlando! I have to admit, this is my first time wearing it as I struggled to figure out what to pair it with. It made for a good addition to an old summer dress when the weather proved a little cooler than expected. And well, why not stop on a farm road off the highway for a photo shoot...it was a little windy!