Friday, July 25, 2008

Summer Plus Size Trends: Tribal

Think African Safari. Picture endless savannas of knee deep tan grasses breezing gently with a light coating from the last dust storm. You are riding in a huge topless jeep bouncing wildly while taking in the scene as your guide, a strapping bronze research student, drives you closer to the local tribes' village. There you are surrounded by women wrapped in beautiful woven fabric with unruly designs in patterns and simple scenes. Children are chasing one another with intricately woven baskets a top their heads. The bronze research student takes your hand and .... Reality check!! Clarke Gable is not your bronze student and you are not Ava Gardner
staring in Mogambo!! Now that we have established that, lets keep the atmosphere. Bring the African Safari back home.

This tunic is great to wear over leggings or jeans. The print is bold but the the subtle colors keep it from being overwhelming. Punch it up with some ivory bangles or bone colored cuff. Don't be afraid to mix in a little of your own color. Even though there us a print, the color palate is wide open for interpretation. Maybe some orange earrings? Possibly an Olive green bag? Make it your own look.





Be fierce like Tyra. The pattern on this dress can be worn with pearls or casual roman sandals. A strong print calls for smaller accessories but that doesn't mean you can't wear color or get creative.








The colors in this crochet tank are really breaking the black and while mold that we have seen in a lot of collections. The earth tones still work as a neutral but are a nice option besides black. The casual look works really well for the beach or a BBQ, but with a pair of cuffed trousers and a jacket it could fly in the office too!






What a great summer piece! The trim has a rainbow of colors to work with. And because it's so small you can chose your feature! This tunic has a very Peruvian vibe and with some chunky jewelry could make quite the statement. Try it with a braided belt or a hobo bag.