Momma Told Me: Dress for you!
When I was young, fresh out of high school and in college, I loved all
things girlie. I wouldn't let a warm Southern California day go by
without sporting a Summer Dress or a flowy skirt and heels. But, as
women know all too well, time is not always so kind to our curves, and
sizes and shapes tend to change. My weight has fluctuated quite a bit
over the past ten years, and only recently did I drop over 60lbs after a
serious health scare. I never was a 'big' girl, but I've never been a
'small' girl either. I have curves, from head to toe, and this can be a
difficult fashion hurdle for a 5'11" woman entering her 30s. I still
want to be fun and flirty, but I also want to be modest and feminine.
And that is how I fell in love with Karina dresses, a brand that truly
makes a dress for every body.
With 12 core designs, and numerous prints within each design, the Karina
collection is always evolving through the season and to meet their
customer's demands. Several of the styles, such as the Gala and Lauren
even offer different cuts and lengths to suit the wearer's tastes.A lot of the dresses feature fabrics in beautiful bold prints that certainly make a statement, though the designs, themselves, are forgiving and simple. After having tried the Magenta Safari
Gala Wrap Dress and the
Penelope in Purple Plaid, I wanted to find a Karina that was a little closer to my comfort zone; something almost vintage in style. In a Navy With White Polka Dot print, this fun and flirty capped sleeve dress swings just at my knees and is ever so comfortable.
Karina Dresses are made to flatter women of every size, and I certainly am a well endowed, full figure, woman. That being said, I have had my challenges with the bust on previous dresses, and this was no exception. When I first put the
Nora on it nearly swallowed my chest, showing nothing but fabric up to my neck. This was great for my Aunt's 90'th birthday celebration, with the entire family gathered, but for my photo-shoot I wanted to look a little younger. For the evening, I pair the cap sleeves with a lightweight shrug that can easily be removed for dancing. To accessorize the V-Cross front I used a chunky cherry red enamel bib necklace, my faithful Chicken Purse (for just a little extra Kitsch), some Mary Janes from Torrid and a Red Polka Dot Ribbon in my hair.
The Karina collection is growing every day, and some of my favorite
prints and styles are making their way out of the collection, *cough,
Purple Plaid Penelope* so be sure to stop by today! In a few weeks the remainder of the Spring 2014 line will be revealed, and you'll want to be the first to see the gorgeous prints lined up! Sign up for the
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