[Retailer Spotlight] Panache Plus

Panache Plus

"Designer Re-Sale Heaven"

I'm so excited to feature Panache Plus as the first store for my Retailer Spotlight! "Thrifting" has become a rising trend for my generation simply because new items cost an arm and a leg that college students or recent grads can't afford. Plus revamping something old  and making it current seems to be the new fashion movement.  When I heard about Panache Plus I was thrilled to set up an interview because I finally found a resale store that has designer lables exclusively for full figured women. I had the pleasure of Speaking with the owner Kimberley who is a retired real estate agent who saw a need for a Plus Size resale and consignment store in Saint Louis,and boy was she right! Kimberley said that she's always been an advocate ReSale shopper but when she started wearing plus size clothes none of the resale shops had anything to offer in plus size clothing. So when she switched career 5 years ago from selling property to selling clothes shes never looked back! And I wouldn't blame her, nothing makes a woman happier than to be around designer clothes all day. But Panache Plus isn't taking or selling just any type of rift raft that blows in their door! Their selling in tact designer brand shoes, clothing, hand bags and gorgeous custom made jewelery. You won't believe how much of their merchandise still have original tags on it! Panache Plus carries designer labels and brands from Michael Kors, Coach, Nine West, Lane Bryant, and Dooney & Bourke just to name a few. This is not your typical resale or thrift store Panache Plus floors are super organized by size and category. They've got everything from business wear, pants, skirts, tops, bridal and formal wear, swimsuits and even intimates! I love the overall ambiance if the store, it kind of feels like one of your very stylish girlfriends invited you to raid their huge walk in closet.  While I was there  I even ran into a few fashion icons like Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, and Michelle Obama who were all just happen to be there hanging out. I love this store and can't wait to go back and maybe sell some  of my clothes for some new designer threads! Take a look at the photo's below of all of the faboulous things you can find inside of Panache Plus!

Me and the Owner Kimberley

Some of the fab custom made Jewlery at Panache Plus

Never Worn Intimates, Jewlery, and Designer Bags!

Super Cute Designer Heels, and Booties!

Panache Plus Policies & Audrey Hepburn

Me in a really cute Zebra Print Sweater that I tried on!

Me & Marilyn snapping selfies lol

Me Marilyn & Michelle

Panache Plus is located @

5400 S.Kingshighway Blvd

Saint Louis,Mo 63109

(314) 352-3838

For more info on Panache Plus Policies & Store Hours visit:

www.PanachePlusResale.com

[The Laydee Posh Look Book] Holiday Dress Edition

"Tis The Season to be Stylish"

It's the most wonderful time of the year, holiday season! And with the holidays soon approaching now is the time to start searching for the perfect holiday dress.Recently I had the opportunity to try on a few dresses from Sydney's Closet a whole sale company that specializes in Plus Size Prom, Bridal, Formal and Cocktail dresses (sizes 14-30) located in Saint Louis,Missouri. The two dresses  featured below are perfect for any holiday party, winter ball, black tie, or an upscale charity event.Check out the photos below for more details on these fabulous dresses!

XoXo

-Laydee Posh

Deck the halls with Lace & Sequin!

I absolutely love Sydney's Closet Glitter Goddess Cocktail Dress! This one shoulder dress is perfect for any holiday party,winter dance, or even for a romantic date night.You'll be sure to light up the room in this glittery number not to mention the fit is amazing and will hug your curves in all the right places.You can purchase this gorgeous dress online for just $69  and it's available in two other colors!

Sydney's Closet "Black-Latte" Sophie Cocktail dress has the perfect amount of lace and sequin needed for a classy and sassy dress .This strapless A-line dress falls right below the knee and has a fitted bodice with a gorgeous lace up back for even more support. The flow of this dress is beautiful and the sash around the waistline adds another touch of elegance to this already breath-taking dress.The Sophie is available online for $129 and is going quick!

 

Some more dresses from Sydneys Closet that are perfect for the Holiday!

 

 

 

To shop Sydney's Closet and view more of there gorgeous dresses visit:  www.sydneyscloset.com

[The Laydee Posh Look Book] Punk Chic

Punk Meets Curves

"The Butterfly Effect"

I was going through my closet and came across this really awesome high waist/high split maxi skirt I bought earlier this year on Ebay. As I was holding the hanger, I thought to myself "how could I forget to wear this bad boy this summer?!" Then suddenly my fashion light bulb switched on in my head and I came  up with an awesome stylish summer to fall concept for this skirt,"ADD LEGGINGS!" And that's exactly what I did! Check out the pictures below for full outfit details!

XoXo

-Laydee Posh

My PUNK Chic Look



Outfit Details:

 Mossimo Mens Jean Top from Target

Black cami from Forever21+

Royal Blue High Waist High Split maxi skirt from Ebay

Black leggings from Lane Bryant

Black Combat Boots from Torrid

[The Laydee Posh Look-Book] Sweater Love

Sweater Season is Here!

"Daddy can I have $500 dollars?!" -Hillary Banks (Fresh Prince)

I absolutely love sweaters! Cardigans, tunics,sweater dresses you name it I probably have it.But when choosing a sweater I always consider the 3 C's; cute-ness,color,and comfort.These are extremely important to me because nothing is worse than a itchy ugly sweater especially before a Ugly Sweater Christmas party.(yikes) I'm sporting a black and white color block tunic sweater dress from Target.After trying it on l immediately fell in love. Not only was it reasonably priced but it exceeded my 3 C expectation.For more details on my head-to-toe look take a closer look below!

XoXo

-Laydee Posh

For Tunic sweater($27.99) and Tights ($5.00) shop: Target

For Combat Boots($29.99 )shop: H&M

[The Laydee Posh Look Book] Convertible Boots

 Convertible Boots

"From Boots to Booties"

There's nothing that brings my fashion heart more joy than an item that can serve multi purposes like these awesome pair of Studded Fold-Over Combat boots from Torrid. These convertible boots can go from boots to booties in a matter of second's, which in my opinion is a "Fall-buh-las" buy! What I love most about these convertible combat boots is that there wide foot and wide calf friendly, which is really important when your a Plus Size Beauty! To achieve a more edgy look you can wear them up straight and for a more softer ellobrate look fold them down and show off the killer studs.Check out how I rocked my convertible boots below.

XoXo

-LaydeePosh

"These Boot's were made for walking"

For Studded Combat Boots Shop www.torrid.com

For Jean Jacket shop www.torrid.com

Graphic T-shirt from J C Penny

For pants shop www.target.com

Jewelery from www.claires.com  

[Laydee Posh LookBook] Flirty Fun & Fabulous

Flirty Fun & Fabulous Fall Stlye

"I channeled Clarissa Explains it All for these  90's inspired looks"

It's finally my favorite season of the year,FALL!  That means it's time to swap out your summer wardrobe and open toe shoes and break out your cute jackets,tights, and boots! And honestly what better way to pair up your fall essentials then with the perfect fall dress. This week I stopped by one of my fav plus size stores Torrid.I went into Torrid on a mission to find bargain and while I was browsing the clearance racks I found two great transitional fall dresses. Both of the dresses I found screamed 90's fashion and when I was told by the sales associate that all clearance was buy one get one free I immediately fell in love. What I love about these two dresses where the color,style and print. They both have a velvety texture and really short flirty flow of the dress. Check out the details on my head to toe looks below!

Xoxo
-Laydee Posh

For Dress,Tights ,Jewelry shop www.torrid.com

Shoes purchased from Torrid 2yrs ago (Sorry Beauties)

Belt purchased from Dots 3yrs ago

 

Jacket,Dress,and Jewelry shop www.torrid.com

For boots shop www.hm.com

[The LaydeePosh Look Book] A Touch of Class

A Touch of Class

"Break the Rules"

This past weekend I attended my father's Pastor Appreciation Ball to celebrate his 1Oth year as a Pastor. I had a lovely time and of course I did it in style!This fall a lot of my fellow full figured bloggers are challenging Plus Size beauties to ignore the rules and wear what you want! I feel that it's so important that you wear what you love and what makes you happy. So with that in mind I choose to stand out and break all the "so called rules" in a white cocktail dress wayyy after Labor Day by designer Monif C. My cocktail peplum dress by Monif C was purchased from Honey Child's boutique a boutique exclusively for full figured beauties located in Saint Louis,Mo.This dress is absolutely gorgeous and I must say I felt amazingly confident and beautiful and I looked the part too. I encourage each of you beauties to step out the box and create your own fashion rule book. Never let the world define your fashion footprint! Check out the picture below for more details!

XoXo
-Laydee Posh

My Outfit of the Night

For the dress shop www.monifc.com

For the jewelry shop www.charmingcharlie.com

For more info on honey childs boutique click www.honeyschildboutique.com

Shoes from Shoe Time located in Shaker Heights,Ohio

[Fall 2013 Must Haves] Nike Dunk Wedges

"Nike Sky Hi Dunks"

 

I've always been a Nike girl so when I found out that Nike released there own version of wedge sneakers I had to share the news! The "Nike Sky Hi Dunk" wedges are a def must have item this fall/winter season and Nike was more than generous with the variety of styles. These Nike wedges come in suede, leather, various colors, and prints and even in plaid! What I love most about sneaker wedges is that are perfect for giving a casual look a kick and they personally make me feel a bit "Girly-er" because I know that I'm sporting wedges! Below I've listed a few of my favorite Nike Wedges and the links to where you can purchase them. 

 

XoXo

-Laydee Posh

 

 

 

 

Shop  www.nordstroms.com

 

 

 

 

 

Shop www.sneakerhead.com 

  

 

 

 

 

 

Shop www.nike.com 

[Fashion Buzz] Pretty for a big girl?

"She's pretty for a big girl?"

If I had a dollar for everytime I heard someone say that then maybe I could buy every version of these fly FOC graphic crew necks by Flaws of Couture.These trendy statement graphic crew necks are set to release Friday 09.04.13. And I must say I absolutely love everything about this campaign, these girls look fierece,confident and stylish. I can't wait to get my hands on one of these shirts and with the great variety of color and prints to choose from its hard to just choose one.Beauties set aside some cash and save the date for these are going to fly off the shelves quick. Click the link below to go to the FOC store!!!

http://focapparel.storenvy.com/

XoXo & Happy Shopping

-LaydeePosh 

[Designer Spotlight] Elann Zelie "Zelie for She"

Meet Elann Zelie 

" The designer mastermind behind the plus size clothing line Zelie for She"

The "Zelie for She" clothing line by L.A based designer Elann Zelie is everything and then some to the plus size fashion world right now. This quickly rising designer is not your typical "Plain Jane" been there done that, seen that, and did it again plus size fashion designer. She is edgy, bold, and daring and her clothes reflect that season after season. Recently she launched her "Forever Young" fall collection and  her "Young Wild &  Free" graphic t-shirt line. Her new collection and t-shirt line are both a breath of fresh and fabulous "Fall-buh-lus" air. What I admire most about her as a designer is that she gets exactly what the Plus Size Industry has been missing, because she too herself is a plus size beauty. She understands that plus size beauties love there curves, she gets that we don't want to always be confined to what the world thinks we should wear, and she gifts us tasteful, sexy and feminine clothes continuously through her custom designs. No one does a high-waist skirt and a crop top better than Elann Zelie . Below I've featured a few of the many pieces I love from her "Forever Young" collection released yesterday and beauties these pieces are going fast. You're going to want to get your hands on these looks quick and did I mention her amazing reasonable prices and free shipping on all orders over $100. Click her to go to her online store www.zelieforshe.com for these amazing looks.