Glam & Glitter

FemmeLuxe collaboration week continues and today's post is by far the girliest. In some of my previous posts, I mentioned that Femme Luxe has some lovely glitter bodysuits and this month for our collaboration I thought it would be fun to try one and do an outfit post about them. I've promised to be a little more thorough about breaking down my shopping and outfit making process, so to that end, I'll tell you how and why I decided on the Pink Glitter Puff Sleeve Plunge Bodysuit-Roxina. I chose Roxina because I love the romantic style with all the ruching and the sweet heart neckline. I also adore this pale pink color; it is just too, too pretty.

Most of the time when I'm searching for new items to add to my closet, I look for things that pair nicely with at least one and typically many things in my existing wardrobe. That way I can get lots of outfits with the new item without spending a ton of money. Occasionally I will buy an entire outfit from a shop just as they have it displayed, but that's rare. I do recommend doing this if it's part of your shopping style to only shop once a year and get a complete outfit or two and then wear them over and over until their spent. That's one method, it makes sense to me, and it works quite well for some people. For the most part though, I buy a single item at a time that I really like and have in mind to wear with things I already own.

For this Roxina Bodysuit, I knew right away that it would be the perfect thing to pair with my colorful, feminine ChicWish skirts. This watercolor print immediately came to mind because I knew it had the same sweet sugar plum pink in it as Roxina. Watercolor prints offer lots of options for outfits and in the past I've worn this skirt with yellow, orange, navy blue and dark purple, but the pale pink/purple is the color I have really been looking for in a top to go with this skirt because it is my absolute favorite. So, when I saw the Roxina bodysuit I knew it was just what I had been waiting for.

In the past I have typically worn this skirt as part of a wear-to-work style, but truly a skirt like this deserves a little glamour. No only was it the color of Roxina that I loved, but the princess style sleeves, ruching, and glitter really drew me in. A glitter bodysuit is just a little to stylish for the office. No, a top like this instantly adds the kind of glam I knew the skirt deserved. This look now feels like something I would wear to a formal event or special occasion. But, it doesn't end there. Imagine this glitter body suit with a lace pencil skirt or even a pair of dark wash jeans. No matter what you pair with it, the Roxina bodysuit is going to make it elegant.

I wanted to take just a moment in this post to discuss the fit of the Roxina bodysuit. As you know, bodysuits extend down and snap together to create a form fitted silhouette. What this can also mean is some discomfort when the bodysuit rides up, or it it is quite snug against the body. This is not the case with Roxina. It is very breathable and stays comfortably in place, no ride up. Even the sleeves were not too snug at the shoulders or cuff. This is definitely one of the more comfortable bodysuits I've ever worn.

FemmeLuxe has some great Corset Dresses which I hope to wear in the coming months as part of my collaboration with Femme Luxe, and I always love to wear their Jeans because they fit like a dream and give me such a confidence boost, but for tomorrow's post we're going to change gears a little with a glam Trousers outfit. I'm so excited to share it with you, so visit the blog tomorrow for my final Femme Luxe outfit of collaboration week.

Shopping Info: Pink Glitter Puff Sleeve Plunge Bodysuit - Roxina from FemmeLuxeFinery.co.uk, Watercolor Impressionist Midi Skirt from ChicWish, Purple Heels from Amazon.com

What Can A body Suit Do for You?

The word bodysuits can create some anxiety for most of us.  We think bodysuit and immediately all of our body insecurities come rearing their ugly heads, but it doesn't have to be that way.  In fact, there are some really great purposes for and benefits to wearing a bodysuit.  Some people have bodacious bodies and a healthy body image to match if you have one or both of those things, know that I admire you.  But many of us struggle with our bodies and even more so with our own poor opinions of our bodies to the point that it prevents us from loving ourselves and living our lives to the fullest.  

One of the reasons I love collaborating with FemmeLuxe is that they have clothes put those insecurities to rest from loungewear sets to bodycon dresses, everything makes me look and feel great, and gives me the opportunity to show you that you can do the same.  So, today's post features the White Snake Print High Neck Bodysuit - Alina with a few tips on how bodysuits can benefit you.

 You know I love a snakeskin print, which is partially why I was drawn to this White Snake Print High Neck Bodysuit - Alina.  But I also love that mock turtle neck which gives it a retro 60s look.  The fit on this bodysuit is fantastic, very comfortable all around.  The fabric is soft and the print is crisp.  That's the review of this particular bodysuit, but what are the benefits of bodysuits in general?  I'm so glad you asked.

 1.      Sleek Silhouette.  I think the thing that most people fear with a bodysuit is that their form will be revealed and they won't like what they see.  If this is you, then let me give you some advice. It's just two words, are you ready?  Stop.  It.  Just because the top is form fitting doesn't mean everything has to be.  The great thing about a bodysuit is that is shows off your body, but you decide how much.  For me, I knew exactly how I would style this bodysuit before it ever arrived in the mail. (By the way, all my femmeluxefinery.co.uk orders arrive within two weeks of purchase, so I have  never had to wait long!)  

I immediately envisioned a black high waist pinafore skirt and black heels.  For a pinafore skirt, the last thing you want is a loose or baggy top.  For this look a form fitting top is the way to go and because a bodysuit buttons underneath, I don't have to worry about it bunching up.  Put those body image issues at east by pairing this bodysuit with this flowy full skirt like the one on this pinafore.  The top is form fitting, and the pinafore is fitted at the narrowest part of my waist, but the skirt is full bringing balance to the look and  I haven't revealed all of my natural shape.

2.      No Overhang.  You may remember my high waist jeans posts (you can see them here and here) and how much I am really loving the way they look on my lower half, but imagine topping off those curve enhancing jeans with a frumpy top.  When it comes to high waist jeans, I prefer either a crop top or a bodysuit.  You don't want blousey overhang ruining those lines or something that you're constantly having to tuck in over and over.  Here again is where the bodysuit shines.  

Thanks to those buttons underneath, you'll never need to worry about tucking in overhang.  Now at this point, if you're thinking that this is all well and good but both the jeans and top would be form fitting, that's where a blazer or cardigan comes in as I wore in this outfit.

3.Lean into the Curves.  I know there's this Hollywood cookie cutter style body out there that we all think we should have, but the truth is bodies come in all shapes and sizes.  You have a shape and no matter what it is, it's a good one.  You just have to first learn to love and accept your body and then how to dress your body so that you're showing its full potential.  

So, maybe you embrace the shape of you by wearing a bodysuit with a pencil skirt or those snug jeans and no blousey blazer on top.  Just be you and love it.  For my next post with this bodysuit, I plan to do exactly that.  Stay tuned..........

Shopping Info:Alina Bodysuit from FemmeLuxe,  Dress from Shein