Covered Perfectly Cascading Vest Review

 Have you ever left the mall feeling depressed because everything seems made for a teenaged size 0?  That's why I'm so happy to support brands that are especially made for us middle-aged babes, like Covered Perfectly! 

How lovely and flattering is Covered Perfectly's Cascading Vest, worn with their super soft MicroModal Boat Neck Top?

Instead of clinging to all the wrong places, Covered Perfectly is designed to skim the body in a flattering way.  This vest can hide a multitude of sins (Halloween candy overindulgence anyone?)  

You have to check out their MicroModel collection ... great basics in the softest most luxurious fabric.  I want to wear mine every day.

And because a style blogger can't help but mix and match ...

Other outfit details:

Jewelry -  Salt,  Shoes - Steve Madden, Bag - Marc by Marc Jacobs,  Sunglasses - Elizabeth and James

I love investing in pieces that can be worn many different ways!

Covered Perfectly even has a great plus size selection for curvy middle-aged beauties!

Here's a few picks on my shopping list ...

Houndstooth Pattern MicroModal Top

Dana Cold Shoulder Top in MircoModal

MicroModel V Neck Layering Tee

As a Fashion Should Be Fun reader, you can receive 20% off any purchase up to two items. Just use discount code FSBF20 at check out. OR, take advantage of the “Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Special”: SHOP NOW!

Here's to a pretty (and comfy) holiday season, Ladies!

OXOX

Dawn Lucy

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One Dress, Three Ways

It's no secret that I'm a fan of Target/designer collaborations, so when I saw this Issac Mizrahi for Target dress at the flea market in my size and in perfect condition, I grabbed it.  And can I just add it cost less than my latte that day?

I thought it would be fun to try to style it for a party, for work, and for the weekend, so this is what I came up with.

Party look:

Outfit Details & Shopping Ideas

Shop A-line dresses at Jolly Chic

Red pumps - BCBG Paris

Shop red pumps at Zappos

Snakeskin clutch - thrifted vintage

Rhinestone bracelet - vintage (Grandma's)

Shop 1928 vintage-inspired bracelets

For work:

Outfit Details & Shopping Ideas

Practical heels - Franco Sarto  (Ross)
Shop comfortable pumps at Zappos

Handbag - thrifted vintage

Cropped blazer - H&M
Shop black blazers at Loft

For the weekend:

Outfit Details & Shopping Ideas

Denim jacket - Lucky Brand (Marshalls)

Gladiator sandals - Seychells (DSW)

Shop gladiator sandals at Zappos

Straw tote - Burlington

Cuff bracelets - vintage (Grandma's)

Shop cool bracelets at Jane Stone

I thought styling it weekend casual would be the toughest, but I think I ended up liking that outfit best. What do you think? 

Have you ever bought anything at the flea market?  We were there looking for antiques, but hey, you never know what you might find!

OXOX
Dawn Lucy

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Spring Break with Chadwicks!

Chadwicks of Boston is always a great go-to site for pretty, classic styles and their spring collection this year is dreamy and delightful!

I felt like poetry in motion in this Ikat Print Floral Maxi.

Love the cool uneven hemline and the on trend Ikat print in ocean blues and spring greens.

This fab skirt even has a little half slip built in. 

(This is the same embarrassed smile I had in most of my childhood pictures.  Gee, I could've saved this shot for the backyard, right?) 

 I have a feeling I'm going to be spending a lot of time this spring in this pretty Embroidered Scalloped Hem Top with such lovely detail around the neckline and the hem.  I love the 3/4 length sleeve and lightweight soft fabric.  Check out the top in beautiful Sea Mist and Sunset Coral too.

A big thank you to Chadwicks for sending me this lovely outfit to review!  

OXOX

Dawn Lucy

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Covered Perfectly Review

Covered Perfectly is company founded by Pauline Durban who has created a brand dedicated to designing flattering clothing for women over forty.

I'm modeling the Wrap Over blouse in super soft, comfortable MicroModal fabric, with a touch of Spandex ... very flattering and forgiving if you need to hide your Valentine's Day chocolate indulgence (guilty!). Check out the whole MicroModal collection here. I picked this pretty neutral, "malt," and there are many other beautiful shades to choose from.

The brand also has some beautiful wraps and vests!

Covered Perfectly has a great selection of pretty things for my curvier readers too... check out Covered Perfectly Plus Sizes.

This brand is made in America with free shipping within the US (prices for international shipping on website).

Outfit details: beautiful blouse - Covered Perfectly, hyper-stretch skinny pants - Royalty for Me, red patent leather heels - BCBG, snakeskin cloth - vintage, sunglasses - Ralph Lauren, necklace - Zara

Need an excuse to shop?  How about a 20% discount?!  My readers use the code FSBF20.

Isn't it nice to find a new place to shop that caters to our more mature bodies and sophisticated sense of fashion?  Be sure to check out the selection at Covered Perfectly and don't forget to read Pauline Durban's inspirational story.  

OXOX

Dawn Lucy

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Summer to Winter Dress (& Friday link up reminder)

Lately I've seen several bloggers wearing spring/summer dresses as winter garb and looking quite adorable!  So I felt inspired to try the trick myself.  Here's my pretty eShakti birdcage dress styled last summer on the left and for winter on the right.

I have to admit that I was a little skeptical at first. but I really like the way my outfit turned out.  I added a turtleneck with boots and tights for warmth. I think it's a good look for teaching ... comfy and modest.  And I even noticed that eShakti still has this dress and it's on sale.  

(Actually lots of great sales right now at eShakti!)

If you're excited to shop for spring but are still having winter weather, this would be a fun way to rationalize a new dress ... style it for winter now and spring later! 

(You can always count on me for an excuse to shop!)

Need more inspiration?  Visit these two posts for more cute dress winterizing ideas: Sweaters, Stripes, and Sweets and 

Curly Crafty Mom.

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OXOX

Dawn Lucy

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Firmoo Review

One of things I've been meaning to do (how long is THAT list?!) is get some new prescription glasses. I've had the same old pair forever and because I wear contacts (with a side of readers) more often than not, I just haven't gotten around to getting new ones.  But then FIRMOO made it soooo easy! They have fun and classic styles.  And all you do is order from home and your pretty new glasses show up on your doorstep. 

I took a fashion risk with these blue and tortoise frames and I love them!  

What do you think, Dolls?

Not only are the glasses wonderful and convenient, but Firmoo also sends along a nice case, a pouch, a cleaning cloth, and even a cute little screwdriver for eyeglass CPR!  Great customer care for a very (VERY!) reasonable price.

And who doesn't need a spare pair of glasses?

Check out the Firmoo website here ...

OXOX 

Dawn Lucy

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