IGIGI "INTO THE BLUE" COLLECTION

Plus-size Designer IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel Releases Into the Blue Collection

Drenched in Color and Vibrant Prints these Pieces Make for a Perfect Summer Wardrobe

San Francisco, California—June 11, 2013— Shot against the backdrop of San Francisco’s historic Cliff House by the Sutro Baths in Ocean Beach with the gorgeous Parisian model Clementine Desseaux, IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel’s new Into the Blue collection offers fashion-forward plus-size ladies on trend options combined with the company’s renown vintage flair. Available at www.igigi.com and select specialty stores worldwide, Into The Blue is a mixture of curve enhancing dresses and separates that feature subtle design details in the season’s hottest trends. Criss-crossing on the empire waist, asymmetric draping, ruching and pleating are used to highlight curves in bold palettes, print blocking, black and white combinations, and high-low hemlines fit for the summer. Price range is $62-$195. 

Below are my faves!

“For summer we definitely wanted to inject bright new colors and more prints and use them in new ways. We also wanted to keep with what we know are our strengths when it comes to draping and pleating but build off it and make it more complex but still flattering. Our thought throughout the whole process was - get outside your comfort zone and take little risks here and there while still staying true to what we already know -- we hope it paid off!” said the IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel Design Team. 

One of the boldest IGIGI by Yuliya Raquel collections so far, Into the Blue is the fashion lover’s dream pushing it up a few notches. Print-blocked Lily, Ariel and Dani dresses take color blocking to the next level while Letta Maxi plays with mesh and transparency, true wrap style and flutter sleeves, all in one dress. Playful combinations of lace and metallics provide for stylish and fun stand-out-from-the crowd summer nights. 

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

*please note that all pieces from the collection have not been released. I highly recommend checking the site weekly for new inventory as new items tend to quickly sell out.*

SUNDAY SUNSHINE

Hey Dolls!!! 
I know...I know...it's been ages! I've been such a bad blogger! As you know, I'm also a mommy to a very busy 11 year old. and this time of year is crazy with end of year recitals and such. I've also been preparing for my trip to New York for Full Figured Fashion Week. 

Any who, today was a beautiful sunny day here in Dallas and so I decided to rock my newest summer dress. I actually found time to snap a few pics! Hope you all are well. I will be back to blogging regularly after New York!

Dress: Modcloth

Belt: Asos Curve

Shoes: Nine West

Handbag: Rebecca Minkoff (M.A.B.)

Sunnies: Vintage

Necklace and Earrings: Melody Ehsani

With LOVE,

Kiah

JEWEL TONES

Stories about today's look....

Story #1 - I was in a super long line at a store today and noticed that a cute little girl kept looking at me. We eventually made eye contact and smiled at one another. A few seconds later, she looked at me again and said "are you rich"? I laughed and said "ahhhh...NO" then she said "oh cause you look like it". LOL LOL LOL

Story #2
I got in my car after story #1 and closed my jacket in the door. 2 of the jeweled buttons broke!!! So much for looking rich now!! Haaaaaaaaa

With Love,

Kiah

VINTAGE EARRINGS

Hey Dolls, 
I love vintage jewelry and over the years I've acquired quite the collection. Below I share some of my favorite vintage earrings....

Acrylic Tulips

Hammered Silver

Leopard Fur and Amber Stones

Gold with Multi Colored Gemstones

Silver Cable and Black Crystals

(a couple of stones are missing now)

Crystal and Chain Dangle

Gold Crosses with Heart Bases Covered in Various Gemstones

ALL

These are just some of my faves. I also have necklaces, bracelets, brooches and rings that I'm keeping for posterity sake. I hope my daughter and her daughters enjoy my vintage collection as much as I did! 

With Love,

Kiah