Under The Influence We channeled the current trend for the 70’s sensation in just our own way and with your figure in mind for our spring editorial feature. You don’t have to look like you’re going to a costume party to live the vibe of the season. Have fun, play around with some key pieces you love, and set it off with the perfect accessories. Then cut the line at Studio 54 and dance the night away! Photographed by Cathrine Westergaard and modeled by Wilhelmina Curve model Leona Palmer
It’s
that time of year to throw off winter like an old coat and get excited about the new season. MP wanted to highlight one of the major trends this year by showing you a collection of our favorite current plus items and how to make them pop. We fell in love with the 70’s trend: the flared jean, Halston in all his glory, billowing over-sized blouses and hints of periwinkle blue, and decided to let them run away with the show. We are currently experiencing an extraordinary shift in fashion; one that celebrates the curvier figure in unprecedented ways and highlights it with high-fashion artistry. The old excuses – that there is nothing fashionable available in plus – are out, and while there’s miles to go, let’s enjoy how far we’ve come. Unshackle yourself from preconceived notions of “plus” and join MP in setting the new standard. Enjoy!
Aimee xoxo
Here comes the sun and just in time for a daytime look with flare. These jeans create a sexy hourglass while the vintage scarf and nostalgic purse complete the look for the girl about town. Shirt: JCrew.com; Jeans: MP Style Closet; Bandana: MP Style Closet; Bracelet: Simply Be; Ring: MP Style Closet; Earrings: MP Style Closet; Key Necklace: House Of Harlow (Shopbop); Tiered Necklace: Gorjana (Shopbop); Belt: MP Style Closet; Purse: Rebecca Minkoff (Shopbop); Shoe: Dolce Vita (Piperlime).
It’s Saturday night, do you feel a fever coming on? Saturated green hues give way to grecian ruffles, with a nod to Halston in his heyday. Big hoop earrings and a bold poppy lip never hurt a thing. Tunic: Asos Curve; Shoe: Pour La Victoire (Shopbop); Bracelet: Simply Be; Legging: Anna Scholz; Earrings: MP Style Closet.
Relive Woodstock via Coachella in this versatile outfit and meet a modern Dylan to sweep you off your feet. The statement platform shoe and the updated military-green cargo loudly protest the status quo, while the poet’s sleeve button-encrusted blouse and felt hat sing a softer, folksier song. Blouse: Rani Zakhem; Pants: Gap; Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (Nasty Gal); Tank: Anna Scholz; Hat: Asos; Key Necklace: House Of Harlow (Shopbop); Tired Necklace: Gorjana (Shopbop).
The shirt dress stands the test of time, from the golden-age of DVF to today. Offset by a vintage hued, mustard yellow bag and wooden accessories: classic meets modern. Dress: CalvinKlein Woman (Nordstrom); Purse: Banana Republic; Necklace: Simply Be; Ring: MP Style Closet; Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (Nasty Gal).
Are you a little Bianca Jagger or a lot Stevie Nicks? Go your own way in this gypsy inspired roseprinted blouse that plunges and flows. The current jegging and nude heel complement an updated blue eye and frosty pink lip. Blouse: Style 369; Jeggings: Paige Denim; Tiered Necklace: Gorjana (Shopbop); Shoes: Asos.
Get your leather on and set the stage for a glam-rock evening in this look inspired by both the edgy punk and the romantic discoball decadence of the time. Leather Jacket: All Saints; Jeans: Asos Curve;Â Sequin Blouse: Prairie New York (Saks Fifth Avenue, Salon Z); Shoe: Pour La Victoire (Shopbop).
Wild horses couldn’t drag you away from this maxi dress and vintage accessories. Channel Ali MacGraw by day and watch Love Story in the evening for total era-inspiration. Dress: Vintage Anna Scholz; Shoe: Sigerson Morrison; Earring: MP Style Closet; Bracelet: vintage.
Indulge in the splendor of seventies-YSL with this luxuriously hued and draped maxi skirt. Rich in every way, the land of milk and honey never saw a woman so fine. Skirt: Rani Zakhem; TShirt: Evans Clothing; Shoe: MP Style Closet; Bracelet: Forever 21; Necklace: JCrew.
SHOP THE SHOOT | Blousey Silhouette
SHOP THE SHOOT | Festival Chic
Bloomingdales - Juicy Couture Wish Love Bird Necklace
Piperlime Pour La Victoire Irina
Nordstrom Daniel Rainn Sheer Print Top
Paige Denim Verdugo Legging Meteor
Shopbop - House Of Harlow 1960 Long Key Necklace
Rani Zakhem Poet Sleeve Blouse
Nasty Gal - Jeffery Campbell Foxy Platform
Gap Pull On Skinny Cargo Pants
Macys - Levi’s Plus Size Jeans, 542 Skinny Grey Charm Wash
Style 369 Rose Kimono Style Top
Bloomingdales - Dogeared Tri Karma Gold Necklace
Zappos Aldo Capecoral
Asos 70’s Floppy Felt Hat
Anna Scholz Shimmer Jersey Strap Top
Style 369 - Studio NY White Chiffon Button Shirt
Shopbop - Gorjana Carmel Three Bead Necklace
Shopbop - Report Signature Juno Hidden Platform Pumps
Yours Clothing Grey Denim Jegging
Yours Clothing - Cream Dip Black Butterfly Print Shirt
Asos - Double Row Vintage Style Necklace
Asos - Caged Pearl Long Pendent Necklace
Old Navy - Women’s Plus Low-Rise Straight-Leg Khaki
Zappos Seychelles Eye To Eye
Yours Clothing Dip Back Plus Size Shirt
Asos - River Island Long Multi Strand Bead and Charm Necklace
Roamans - Lace Yoke Crinkle Tunic by Denim 24/7
Torrid - Virtual Stretch Grey Skinny Jean
Bloomingdales - Cielo Plus Size Floral Print Blouse
Nasty Gal Sliced Platform Wedge
Bloomingdales - Eileen Fisher Organic Linen Cargo Pants
Yours Clothing Black Tummy Control Vest
Bloomingdales - Not Your Daughter’s Jeans Plus Size Utility Cargo Capri Pants
SHOP THE SHOOT | Modern Maxi
SHOP THE SHOOT | Denim Flare
Bloomingdales Joie “Leo” Flat Sandals
Nordstrom Suzi Chin Racerback Silk Maxi Dress (Plus)
Asos Gummy Bracelete Peace Sign
Asos - Irregular Shaped Smooth Clip On Earrings
Evans Long Sleeved White Blouse
Simply Be Bianca Wide Flare Jeans
PiperLime Dolce Vita Sancia
Shopbop - Rebecca Minkoff Colorblock Clutch
Anna Scholz - Crepe Jersey Twist Strap Dress
Shopbop - Belle Noel Nugget Stud Earrings
Asos Melissa Violatta Flat Sandal
Anna Scholz Double Silk Cowl Maxi Dress
Evans Scallop Edge Hip Belt
Simply Be Simply Voluptuous Shirt
Asos - House of Harlow 1960 14c Yellow Gold Plated Tigers Eye Ring
Liberty London - Cobalt Blue Lanthe Silk Scarf
Gorjana- Graham Triple Strand Leather Wrap Braceleta
Asos Curve Chiffonib Waisted Maxi
Hope and Harvest Floral Maxi Dress
Asos - Miss Sixty Domitille Strappy Zip Back Flat Sandals
Target - Gold Over Silver Large Hoop Earring
Nordstrom - Diane von Furstenberg ‘Opal’ Wedge Sandal
Style 369 Indigo Belted Flare Jeans
Evans Mixed Mega Bangles
Shopbop - Knotted Crisscross Flat Sandals
Asos French Connection Thick Metal Bangels
Debenhams Multi mono bluebell earrings
Bloomingdales - Rachel Pally White Label Plus Size “Barbora” Dress
Bloomingdales - Milly Turnlock Leather Shoulder Bag
Shopbop - House of Harlow 1960 Long Key Necklace
Roamans - The Boyfriend Shirt by Denim 24/7
Shopbop Rebecca Mink Mac Clutch
SHOP THE SHOOT | Office Inspiration
SHOP THE SHOOT | Hit The Dance Floor
Shopbop Tuleste Market Egg Ring
Bloomingdales - Calvin Klein Plus Size Utility Shirt Dress
Nasty Gal - Jeffrey Campbell Ric Woven Sandal
Nordstroms - MICHAEL Michael Kors ‘Jet Set Leather Shoulder Tote
Evans Textured Brown Bangle
Bloomingdales - Eileen Fisher Plus Size Ankle Leggings
Asos Curve Waterfall Sleeve Waisted Top
Shopbop - Pour La Victoire Irina Suede Pumps on Hidden Platform
Piperlime - Mark & James by Badgley Mischka Paxton
Simply Be Multi Bead & Chain Necklace
Bloomingdales - Jones New York Collection Plus Size Khaki Shirt Dress
Shopbop - Citrine by the Stones Large Stone Ring
Shopbop - Pour La Victoire Daina Suede Pointed Toe Pumps
Anna Scholz - Silk Cotton Slash Neck Jumper
Simply Be Multi Pack Bangles
Yours Clothing Tummy Control Legging
Bloomingdales - MICHAEL Michael Kors Plus Size Denim Dress
Asos - House of Harlow 1960 14ct Yellow Gold Plated Tigers Eye Ring
Shopbop - Vanessa Mooney Big Foxy Coconut Necklace
Piperlime Jessica Simpson Kooza
Target Gold Hoop Earrings
Shopbop - Steven Mercy Suede Platform Pumps
Asos Curve Skinny Sleeve Top
Asos Pieces Bianca Bangle Stack
Asos - Juicy Couture Dragon Fly Cocktail Ring
Bloomingdales - MICHAEL Michael Kors Plus Size Rolled Sleeved Shirt Dress
Nordstrom - Dooney & Bourke Drawstring Leather Shoulder Bag
Shopbop - Kenneth Jay Lane Tortoise Link Necklace
Anna Scholz Print Jersey Band Top
Bloomingdales - Eileen Fisher Plus Size Stretch Crepe Slim Ankle Pants
Dorothy Perkins Gold Metal Hoops
Anna Scholz Shimmer Jersey Leggings
SHOP THE SHOOT | Edgy Elegance
SHOP THE SHOOT | Retro Glamour
Nordstrom - Not Your Daughters Jeans Lori Denim Leggings
Rent The Runway Dannijo Laurie U Earrings
Saks Fifth Avenue - Michael Kors Leather Field Jacket
Shopbop - Steven Mercy Suede Platform Pumps
Nordstrom - Crystal Collection Triple Strand Collar Necklace
La Grande Dame Rani Zakhem Plus Size Silk Faux Wrap Skirt
Evans White Short Sleeve T Shirt
Piperlime Steve Madden Scandall
Shopbop - Pour La Victoire Irina Suede Pumps on Hidden Platform
Anna Scholz - Stretch Tailoring Biker Jacket
Macys - Alfani Sleeveless Sequin Plus Size Top
Asos Curve Super Sexy Skinny Jeans
Simply Be Jersey Maxi Skirt
Shopbop Ajax Open Toe Platform Pumps
Forever 21 - Shimmering Rhinestone Panel Bracelet
Bloomingdales - Rachel Pally White Label Plus Size Long Jersey Wrap Skirt
Bloomingdales - Eileen Fisher Plus Size Open Weave Knit Tank
Shopbop - Pour La Victoire Irina Suede Pumps on Hidden Platform
All Saints Belvedere Jacket
Asos - Hammered Effect Rectangle Stud Earrings
Lane Bryant - Short Sleeve Supima Cotton V-Neck Tee
JCrew - Carrington Crystal bow Necklace
JCrew - Carrington Crystal bow Necklace
Nordstrom - Crystal Collection Bib Necklace
Saks Fifth Avenue Lafayette 148 New York Sequined Silk Tank
Simply Be PU Biker Jacket
Simply Be Grazia Sequin Jersey Top
Saks Fifth Avenue Prairie New York Silk Chiffon Sequin Top
Forever 21 - Jeweled Bow Stretch Bracelet
Saks Fifth Avenue Tadashi Shoji Fishtail Skirt
Saks Fifth Avenue - Kara Ross Double Knot Snake Chain Necklace
Nordstrom - Cara Accessories Chain Crystal Wrap Bracelet
credits Produced & Styled by: Madison Plus Photographer: Cathrine Westergaard | cathrinewestergaard.com Photography Assistant: Oliver McAvoy Model: Leona Palmer | wilhelmina.com Make Up Artist: Emma Bazan | emmabazan.com Hair Stylist: Samantha Landis | samanthalandis.carbonmade.com Catering: thehalcyongourmet.com Written by: Leona Palmer | facebook.com/HLeonaPalmer Studio: Shangrila Studio | shangrilastudio.com Design & Credits Images: Kari Hansbarger, Madison Plus
Special Thanks All Saints Anna Scholz ASOS Cathrine Westergaard Evans Brittny Paplin Emma Bazan Fast Ashley’s Studio Katie Patrick Leona Palmer Marisa Tsafas Nasty Gal
Nordstrom Oliver McAvoy Rani Zakhem Saks Fifth Avenue Samantha Landis Shangrila Studio Shopbop Simply Be Style 369 Wihelmina Wunderlich, Inc.