Nerd It Up: Captain Marvel

Hey there! Welcome to Nerd It Up! This is a feature on the blog where I put together plus-size looks inspired by nerd culture. This week the inspiration comes from the comic book hero, Captain Marvel! She is currently my faaaavorite comic book character. If you're not familiar with Carol Danvers here, she's slated to get the first female-led Marvel movie title in 2018. She's basically a fiery, fist-first, smart-mouthed, sassy, completely awesome chick. Her powers include super strength, flight, and "the ability to shoot concussive energy bursts from her hands," according to Marvel's website. But even cooler than that is before she had any superpowers, Carol Danvers was already a Colonel in the Air Force and trained in hand-to-hand combat. My favorite quality of hers is her sassiness. She says what she thinks and she doesn't put up with garbage. I'm so excited for her movie to come out already!

Anyway, here are a few looks that I've put together that were inspired by Earth's Mightiest Hero, Captain Marvel!

Captain Marvel Inspired by byehollywood featuring a blue top

Captain Marvel Inspired 2 by byehollywood featuring a hammered silver ring

Captain Marvel Inspired 3 by byehollywood featuring geometric jewelry

New Hair, New Adventure, New News!

Hey there, lovelies! I come bearing TONS of news this post! All of it good (GREAT) stuff, too.

First of all, you may have noticed a new-- and super obvious-- button on the sidebar labeled "SHOP." That's because my boutique is finally up and running! (You can find it HERE.) I am sooo excited to move forward with this little adventure. And this is only a taste of what I have in store for you guys. I've been snatching up a huge selection of fashionable plus size items, both modern and vintage. I'm also trying to extend the size range as far as I possibly can! I know fashionable items in larger plus sizes are hard to come by, so I'm making a concerted effort to have those available as much as possible. So make sure you keep checking back for more items all the time!

Secondly, I dyed my hair! To mark this new chapter of my life in which I get to be more bold and creative, I decided to get some hair that went with. So I now have a pale coral ombre pixie. I'm so totally in love with it! There's a Coco Chanel quote I spotted floating around Pinterest that says "A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life." I couldn't agree with that statement more-- to me this new look is like the christening of this new chapter of my life. I'm so glad I get to share that with you guys!

Anyway, enough of my blabbering and on with the outfit! This look isn't too over the top. I'm testing the waters with what color combinations work with my new pinkened locks. What do you think?













animal print button-up, my boutique. necklace and pants, dots. blush platform heels, kohls. gray earrings, thrifted.

Nerd It Up: Vikings

Hello lovelies! Welcome to Nerd It Up! This is a feature on the blog where I put together plus-size looks inspired by nerd culture. This week the inspiration comes from the tv show, Vikings. This show totally caught me by surprise. I decided to watch it on a whim, and I was instantly hooked! Mainly by one of the main characters named Lagertha. She's one part nurturing mother, one part sword-toting shieldmaiden, and 100% complete badass. I just can't get enough! I seriously tune into the show week after week just to see what she's getting up to. Which isn't to say the rest of the cast isn't also great (they are), but in my opinion Lagertha really steals the spotlight. You should definitely check it out if you haven't already been sucked in! They've just wrapped up the second season so now is the perfect time to catch up.

I'm home now but we still have tons of unpacking to do! Once everything gets settled here I'll definitely be posting some new outfits, as well as adding my new boutique. Stay tuned!

Vikings Inspired | Goodbye Hollywood by byehollywood featuring a cuff bracelet

Wet Seal peplum top / Legging / Forever 21 cuff bracelet / ASOS ring / Forever 21 jewelry / Bamboo Huxley-01 Lace Up Chunky Heel Booties / ASOS CURVE Tipped Loop Boyfriend Waist And Hip Belt

Vikings Inspired 2 | Goodbye Hollywood by byehollywood featuring high heel boots

Forever 21 crop top / Jeans / Forever 21 high heel boots / Forever 21 bohemian purse / Forever 21 cuff bracelet / Forever 21 necklace

Vikings Inspired 3 | Goodbye Hollywood by byehollywood featuring pendants & necklaces

Top / ASOS pendants necklace / Belt / ASOS CURVE High Waist Pant In Ponte / Wild Rose Wilson-10 Chained Metal Cap Booties | MakeMeChic.com / ASOS CURVE Articulated Arrow Necklace / ASOS CURVE Fine Plaited Rings

Style Icon: Ginnifer Goodwin

I'm so excited to share this post with you guys today. I've had this on my mind for a while now, and I finally put it all together. Let me know what you guys think! If you like seeing posts like this, I might make this a feature on the blog.

I wanted to talk about my favorite source of style inspiration-- my style icon-- Ginnifer Goodwin! I just love her so much. She's so chic and I love her very classic, but still youthful look. Of course one of my favorite aspects of Ginnifer's look is her perfectly enviable pixie. I won't even lie, 95% of the time I take photos of her crop to my hairstylist to immitate on my own hair. My hair is much wavier and coarser, so it's not an exact match. But wow! I would love it if it was. ;)



One fashion staple Ginnifer often rocks is a collared top or dress. Buttoning that top button looks super polished when combined with a sleek pixie. I dig it! Add some effortless sunnies and you're done. In my opinion it helps to use a piece that's patterned or in a punchy color, to add a little more interest to such an otherwise basic silhouette. The key to pulling this look off is subtle but interesting details. I've put together a little shopping inspo to go with this particular style:

Ginnifer Goodwin Inspired | Goodbye Hollywood by byehollywood featuring retro sunglasses

I also really, really love how Ginnifer's classic, crisp taste translates to her red carpet looks. For example here, her shimmery gown is pulled together by some bold graphic lines that give it a more solid structure. She also really knows how to play up the elegant proportions of her short hairdo by adding delicate, long earrings. A neutral color palette really helps the structure of the garment make a statement. Paired with a bold eye or eyebrow this looks is mega suave!



Some shopping inspo for this look:

Ginnifer Goodwin Inspired | Goodbye Hollywood by byehollywood featuring a bodycon dress

Lastly, here are a few looks Ginnifer has worn that I haven't yet recreated. But I'm dying to! As most of you know it's not exactly easy to always find plus size translations of straight size outfits. I did my best to capture these for you, though!

Ginnifer Goodwin Wishlist | Goodbye Hollywood by byehollywood featuring forever 21 jewelry