Universal Standard Pop Up Event in Portland, OR

Universal Standard had a pop-up event in Portland, OR on September 16. I stopped by to check out the designs that are all created to flatter the curvy figure. I was excited about this brand when I heard about it earlier this year on the Today show. Honestly, I was absolutely stunned when I tried on some of the pieces. These are all investment type pieces - they are not cheap. But almost every single piece of clothing I tried on was ULTRA comfortable. The green sweater dress? It feels like you are wearing PJs, but you look pulled together and ready for a professional event or night on the town. The black dress is on my wish list. It's $160, but literally the perfect little black dress. Small details like slightly curved seams are all designed to flatter your figure and you feel completely comfortable while looking stylish too. I only tried on the jeans because I needed something to wear with some tops that I picked out and I was absolutely blown away by the fit. They are the MOST FLATTERING jeans I have ever worn. They hit just right at your waist pulling in your stomach and actually lengthen your legs. The indigo is super dark blue. I ordered the indigo jeans and the distressed black, which looks like a grey. The jeans were $90 each and high quality. I also love the cutaway tee (cream). I was going to order it in black, but it's currently backordered. They are also doing a model contest at their pop-up events, which I, of course, entered. It's been a long time since I've been this excited about a new clothing line! I definitely plan to add some other pieces from Universal Standard to my wardrobe.

Sizing information: The sizing is different than other clothing. I wear a size 18 normally. I wore a size 16 Long for the jeans as they run big. For all the other items, I wore a Medium in Universal Standard sizing.

The Black Dress - Universal Standard Avenir Drop Waist Dress

The Green Dress - Universal Standard Misa Sweater Dress

Universal Standard Meuse Resin Tapered Ankle Jeans

Universal Standard Mae Tie Front Sweater 

Seine Jeans 32 inch - Dark Indigo 

Seine Jeans 32 inch - Distressed Black

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Fall crochet details

A beautiful sweatshirt that combines comfort, crochet details with flattering lines? This top is an absolute win all around. The red hue gets you in the fall groove and I can't get enough of the lace-like crochet details. 

Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.

--Emily Bronte

 

Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile.

--William Cullen Bryant

I hope you are enjoying the fall season and all the beautiful colored leaves.

• Sweatshirt - Maurices
• Skirt - Forever 21 (similar)
• Tights - Spanx (similar)
• Shoes - Ziera
• Sunglasses - Torrid

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Floral shift dress vibes

This pretty floral dress from Old Navy is almost sold out, but if you happen to be an XS--it's only $15 currently. A floral dress is such an easy outfit--toss it on and some boots and you have a fall look. If it's too cold out, just add some tights too!

Where flowers bloom so does hope.

--Lady Bird Johnson

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A cranberry top in a pumpkin patch

Hello to the end of October. Has anyone else's month flown by? I cannot believe we're going to be talking Thanksgiving and Christmas soon. But before we get too focused on the upcoming holiday season, let's talk about this cranberry top. It's flowy, comfy and a bargain from Old Navy. I love the fluttery sleeves. It's seasonless--just as easily office appropriate as casual. The lipstick is Love Bite from Kylie Cosmetics. It's her new color for fall. I absolutely love it! I hope you are enjoying fall. PS: The earrings are handmade and available on etsy. They are so lightweight and gorgeous.

Thanks to Warren for taking the photos.

• Cranberry top - Old Navy
• Jeggings - Torrid
• Boots - Ziera
• Earrings - leichartru.etsy.com

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Fall is Barbie sweater weather

This adorable Barbie sweater from Torrid is a great addition for a fall wardrobe. It's too cute with its peter pan collar and Barbie's sequin ponytail holder. There are also super cute black buttons up the back of the sweater. The sweater is pretty lightweight and very comfortable. It's a very pale cream color with black details. It also runs a little large and ideally, I would have sized down. But overall, if you are a Barbie lover--this is a good plus size sweater to check out. It's only available online at Torrid. The black pleated skirt is also from Torrid and super amazing--very flattering and comfy and black goes with almost everything. The lipstick is from Clinique in the color Matte Crimson. I love the bright matte color. For makeup details, check out my instagram @melissamchee. Photos by Warren who blogs over at Blog To Taste.  

• Barbie silhouette sweater - Torrid
• Black pleated skirt - Torrid
• Black tights - ASSETS by Sara Blakely
• Black Boots - Ziera

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