Sleeveless trench, Carmakoma shirt, Dorothy Perkins cotton pant, J. Simpson heels, Miu Miu bag

This is my first spring/summer feeling drawn to long lengths. If you do it with ultra light layers, it can actually be a good way to stay cool. Let’s get right to THIS JACKET. You can find it here, it’s from Nordstrom’s plus-size line Sejour. When I saw this silky, sleeveless, impossibly chic jacket, I knew it was going home with me. It was the last one at my Nordstrom and the salesgirl told me it’s been flying off the shelves.

I can see myself sipping mint tea in Casablanca in this.

Let’s talk shop for a moment. I see a new direction in plus-size fashion that goes beyond bodycon dresses or crop tops to a place that is more experimental. Not that those aren’t great, but I do welcome this shift as a sign of how far the industry has come. The fact that something as fashion-forward as a floor-length, sleeveless trench is being made in plus is just incredible. Bravo, Sejour!

My interests on this blog have always been twofold: on one hand, celebrating my body and putting that at the forefront much of the time. On the other hand, my personal style and innermost thoughts. Lately, I’ve bridged these through my yoga practice. It makes me feel “in” my body in such a wonderful way and helped me rethink my approach to my overall health (now including mind, body, and spirit.) Maybe my inner yogi is peeking out through this outfit too.

Feature sponsored by MYNT 1792. All styling and opinions my own.

Love is the air. I know red and pink are a pretty obvious color combo for Valentine’s Day, but an unexpected shape or romantic texture makes your look more stylish than sweet. This structured peplum top and suede pant fit the bill, wouldn’t you say? Last week, I shared the first half my work/play collab with MYNT 1792. That was work, today is all about play.

I know Valentine’s Day is coming up and you may have plans for which you want to look devastatingly beautiful. If you’re in love, you’re halfway there. You just need to wear something that reflects how you feel. I’d say this is the sartorial representation of how I’m feeling this February—confident and feminine.

One of the tenets of this blog is living and dressing confidently. “How do become confident?” is probably one of the questions I’ve received the most. You can answer this question from so many perspectives, but a from style perspective, I think it’s a bit of a chicken/egg scenario. Do confident women dress well or does dressing well make you confident?

I’m not sure which it is, but I do know that when I wear something that makes me feel like I’m at my best, this feeling frames my day. This is why I’m picky about what I wear or buy. It’s also the reason I genuinely love MYNT 1792—their quality is quality, and I think they understand the woman who’s wearing the clothes. When I browse their site I find myself dreaming up so many outfits.

Top: MYNT 1792, Pants: MYNT 1792, Bag: Rachael Ruddick, Shoes: Valentino

My favorite part of the outfit is how the peplum top has this origami style fold that wraps around the waist, creating the perfect fluted shape. The raspberry suede pants feel gorgeous on and hug your figure with soft stretch. I think this pairing looks great from all angles. What do you think?

Style notes: the top runs true to size and it has a little stretch. If in between sizes for the pants, I would size down. Don’t forget to tag your own MYNT outfits on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with #MyMYNT1792 for a chance to win a $150 card each month!

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