{flower power}

It's been a loooong winter in Upstate New York with several weeks left of the cold, white stuff. I can count on at quite a bit of winter coat, boot, and sweater weather in front of me. I've been seeing spring clothes in stores and the gloss magazine pages, but it's not feasible those of us in the Northeast to wear spring apparel now.

We can add in one of the hottest spring trends, though, to transition our winter wardrobes--flowers! Flowers are a huge spring trend and there's no reason you can't add them in now when you pair them with your existing cold weather pieces.

Some suggestions:

 Pair this tunic with a denim jacket and wide leg pants and you can stay warm and be put together!

Lane Bryant Tunic, $17.49

Black trousers from Avenue, $24.99

Denim Jacket from Lane Bryant, $59.99

I love this new spring cardigan from Old Navy! Layer for added warmth. Add a trench and cami and pair with dark trouser jeans. When spring does eventually come, all can be worn to create other looks.

Old Navy Belted Trench, $39.50

Old Navy Cardigan, $29.50

Cami from Old Navy,  $12.50

Old Navy Trouser Jeans, $39.50

The EYCP is getting international attention!

Well, from Canada--so that's international for many of us! I was recently interviewed by Canadian Living magazine's Natalie Bahadur about body image and how women can embrace their curves. I am really excited about this, as this blog is only 2 months old. Click here for the full article, which can be found right now on the magazine's website.

Fashion to Figure Black Friday Deals!

I love Fashion to Figure. They make beautiful and fashionable pieces for women sizes 12-26. My favorite item from them is my dolman sleeve leopard shrug:

They are having a great Black Friday special. From midnight to noon Friday, save 40% sitewide when you used code DOORBUSTER. On Friday after noon through Sunday, you can also save 25% with code THANKSGIVING.

This blogger plans to take advantage of the 40% savings:

This will look great with dark flare jeans and my leopard kitten heels!

The Marilyn dress would flatter almost any curvy figure!

Create the Look

Plus size model Tara Lynn is a beautiful and curvy size 12. It is so refreshing to see a model with curves and I think she's stunning. Here is Lynn in a casual look we can easily recreate at an affordable price:

(Photo from skinny v. curvy)

Our Version:

Green tunic from Old Navy Plus, $24.50

Black cami from Fashion to Figure, $9

Jeans from Avenue, $8.98(after you use code JLA4030 to save 40% with your Visa!)

Ankle booties from Target, $29.99

Fabric necklace from Etsy's Flora Gayle, $7.50