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Luxe for Less: Sophisticated Beauty, Fashion, and Jewelry on a Budget (Plus Size)

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I work for a living and I want to look, live, and smell like I enjoy a life of luxury. These are my favorite luxe adjacent products that demonstrate my “That Girl!” lifestyle. Explore the best in beauty, jewelry, fashion, fragrance, and press ons! Ex...
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Beauty

Accessible Affordable Luxury in Beauty

 
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Good skin begins with products that match your skin type. This beauty quiz will help you choose the best products for unique skin.
Skincare Routine Quiz | Sephora
 
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Split pay options help me keep my beauty budget on the right track. My balanced budget prefers smaller routine payments for my luxe items rather than a larger one time payment. I highly recommend a balance budget over larger impulse purchases.
Flexible Payments | Sephora
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The Dior Lip Oil has taken the beauty community by storm. It makes your lips the softest they've been since you became a grown up.
Dior Lip Glow Oil
 
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This Multi-Use Bronzing & Shaping Serum is my favorite for being gentle on my skin but creating a fabulous glass like glow. I can use it alone or under foundation and with or without a primer. Now that luxury I definitely can afford.
Softsculpt® Multi-Use Bronzing & Shaping Serum
 
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You cannot deny the beauty of Lancome affordable luxury. This brush is made for tiny lashes. The coverage doesn't clump and my sensitive eyes don't water.
Lash Idôle Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara Lancome
 
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I work everyday so what I don't have time for in the morning is a 20 step everyday makeup routine. I need something quick, multipurposed, and good for my skin without any unwanted cast. This tinted moisturizer/spf/bronzer/glow is the multi use produc...
Protec(tint) Daily SPF Tint SPF 50 Sunscreen Skin Tint with Hyaluronic Acid and Ectoin by Supergoop
 
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We all know that Sephora is where we go for the best in beauty. This foundation guide helps me find my shade in any of my favorite brands. No overly orange and underly brown shades for me!
Best Foundations in 2024 | Sephora
 
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When I tell you this is the Maybelline Great Lash of the 21st Century! Over 365,000+ beauty enthusiasts agree this mascara is TOP TIER! This mascara is everything you need and want in a volumizer mascara if you have invisible natural lashes like mine...
Essence Lash Princess False Lash Effect Mascara
 
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Makeup by Mario is a frequent flyer fave in my book. Hands down the coverage is amazing, the ingredients are top tier, and the compliments on my skin…endless.
Soft Pop Blush Stick Makeup by Mario

Luxe Fashion

Chic Smart Savvy Fashion 

 
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The olive green is my favorite and a trending color in every season. The versatility of this dress is unmatched. I love how flattering it is on my body type and I know you will tool. The patterns are very pretty but the solid colors are my fave. You ...
AUSELILY Loose Long Casual Maxi Dress with Pockets
 
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Off course I want my plus size maxi dresses to be sexy and appealing. This dress is perfect for vacationing or brunch. The fit is amazing and the sleeves don't roll off.
Vunahzma Sleeveless Plus Size Maxi Dress
 
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Perfect dress for a picnic in the park. This dress with a fruity floral scent and tiny silver hoops tells him everything he needs to know.
The Somerset Puff-Sleeve Maxi Dress
 
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Plus size is my size and I keep it cute, comfortable, and sophisticated! Please check out how a gold chain link necklace takes this outfit from day to night.
AXOSY Plus Size 2 Piece Short Set
 
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Gold is the perfect tone to add luxury and elegance to any outfit. Gold warms nicely next to warm skin tones and adds a bronze effect to fair skin.
Miabella 18K Gold Over 925 Silver 5mm Cuban Chain
 
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If you're like me and love gold around your neck then see what it does around your hips. This belt is so gorgeous and so versatile that you can wear it with a dress, denim shorts, or as a waist belt. It's super cute and goes to plus size.
ASOS DESIGN Curve Dome Chain Belt in Gold
 
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When I tell you this dress will change everything you thought about plus size luxury fashion! The fit, the flare, the true to size measurements should convince you to add this gorgeous beauty to closet. She is a little short, I'm 5'8, so  this dress is a teensy bit on the bold side, lol!
ASOS LUXE Curve denim corseted skater mini dress with bow back
 
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I love when they get trends right for plus size fashionistas! Asos is my jam when it comes to a sexy oversize hoodie - AND the MATCHING PANTS! Yes, this feels amazing on, yes the fabric is top tier and yes it washes well, so you will be wearing this ...
Kaiia Plus Sweat Co-ord in dark grey | ASOS
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The tips you need to keep up with plus size fashion.
TOP 10 FASHION TRENDS OF 2024 | PLUS SIZE EDITION
 
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I admit styling hoodies can be a little tricky for us plus size fashionistas so here's a few of my favorite tips to keep my casual hoodie game tight and right!
Best Plus Size Hoodie Women's Trends 2024: Styling Tips & Shopping Guide
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Luxe Fragrance

The most luxurios fragrances on the market whether you're a soft, sensual girl like me or prefer fresh and fruity scents!

 
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I love a champagne citrus! It's so romantic and refreshing. If you enjoy a sophisticated approach to fresh and fruity then you will love this fragrance!
OUAI Melrose Place Eau de Parfum Fresh Floral
 
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Sol de Janiero is the best in the fragrance business when it comes to tropical scents! The original scent (the yellow one) is my favorite because of it unique tropical smell. The new ones I also love because their likeness to some of my favorite luxu...
SOL DE JANEIRO Hair & Body Fragrance Mist
 
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If you didn't know, now you know, Arabian fragrances are the most popular trends in perfumes. Their rich and exotic amber scents are my number one grab! This particular scent is what I reach for when I want soft and subtle! If you want compliments fo...
Lattafa Yara Tous for Women Eau de Parfum
 
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So you're a Gourmand girl like me who loves sweet edible fragrances! You will love the vanilla, bergamot, coconut notes in this one! Perfect for date night, travel, or self care days!
Le Monde Gourmand Lait de Coco Eau de Parfum