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I am a plus size woman and I work out. If you’re surprised to read that plus size women can also live active lifestyles, then this article might not be for you! But if you are a plus size woman who does hit the gym, or would like to, then I’ve got a few pointers on what to wear.

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When I first started going to the gym several years ago to get more toned, I was very insecure about my figure and the fact that I was larger than a lot of my fellow gym goers. I used to wear huge oversized t-shirts and sweatpants to hide my body. But it’s sort of hot and uncomfortable to wear clothing like that. These days, I may not be rocking a sports bra and bike shorts to work out in, but I definitely wear more fitted, flattering gym clothes.

Number one most important gym garment for a plus size woman is a sports bra! Most plus girls are blessed with larger than average busts, and they will need support when you do your cardio! JustMySize.com carries a large selection of plus size sports bras in all shapes and configurations.

Another incredibly important part of your gym outfit is a great pair of sneakers. I am very loyal to New Balance shoes; they gave great arch support to my very flat feet and make walking and running quite comfortable.

Now that we’ve covered support for your feet and chest, now we’ve got to talk clothes. I recommend a cotton tee and a pair of moisture wicking pants. I wear a legging with a boot cut bottom, so it’s fitted but has a bit of a flare for style.

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When you find a fabulous handbag, you know it immediately. You don’t need a second look, or a second opinion – you know a great thing when you see it. Love at first sight, and you’ve got to have it. Well, I’ve fallen in love with three gorgeous bags and I can’t decide which I love best! All have really great qualities and exquisite soft leather, so it’s making my decision very difficult. If my wallet would allow (or I didn’t need to eat for a while), I’d have all three.

Which one would you choose, if you could pick only one?

MARC by Marc Jacobs Grape Juice Leather Handbag

Chloé Marcie Large Leather Bag

Sara Berman Decca Midi Studded Shoulder Bag

With every pair of TOMS Shoes you purchase, the company will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need, “One for One.” The movement is growing rapidly and gaining national exposure. More and more fashionistas and celebs have been seen sporting these cool shoes. Here are my favorite glitter TOMS right now:

TOMS Glitter Slip-on Shoes in Gold, $42.00 at 80′s Purple

Tiny TOMS Glitter Slip-On in Silver, $44.00 at Neiman Marcus

The classic styling of a T-strap sandal kicks up the retro-chic sexiness of a pencil skirt or sheath dress and is the perfect summer work shoe.

DKNYC Zahra Peep-Toe
The DKNYC Zahra peep-toe heel is a great shoe for work. With a tiny peep-toe opening, these heels would look great with fishnet tights and a knee-length skirt.

Seychelles Trip the Light Fantastic T-Strap Sandal
Another great option for the office, the powder blue shade would look pretty and airy with a short floral dress, like this BCBGMAXAZRIA one.

Naturalizer Princeton T-Strap Sandal
This Naturalizer sandal is laid-back and the bronze would spice up a neutral dress and chain-strap handbag.

J. Renee Gyser Sandal
Looking for something for evening? The Gyser sandal has a 3.5 inch heel with a teardrop cutout. We love interesting details.

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Sexy lingerie! Don’t be shy ladies, this season’s trend is all about baring it all…or not really. Being sexy and pulling off these items doesn’t take an exhibitionist. It’s all about tiny details; a lacy bustier slightly peeking through a button up, a pretty bra-let underneath a slouchy tank. Balance is key here because you don’t want to end up looking trashy or unkempt. Here are some great options I found on beso.com:

A pretty lace bralette in lavender pastel from Ann Taylor, $28.00, to pair with a sheer button up top for a demure, sophisticated sort of sexy.

A sheer tank shows off the perfect amount of skin as well as a little bit of your cute lingerie underneath. This one from LnA, $20.70, has a cute front pocket detail and scoop back. Leave the rest up to the imagination!

Don’t worry if your bra straps are showing. In fact, show them off with this cute American Eagle ruffled bralette, $14.95. You could even pair this with a tube top to add some polka dot ruffled goodness to your bare shoulders.

Ditch that dowdy beach bag you’ve been lugging around since who knows when, and pick up one of these happy printed beach bags for the summer. I can’t get enough of the lovely prints and bold patterns all over the place this season. They come in every color under the sun. Check out beso.com for the latest finds in beach totes this season. Here are a few to tempt you…

This Juicy Couture Lemon-Print beach bag, $98.00, is adorable. Roomy enough for all your beach gear, and it’s waterproof!

For a sophisticated beach tote with a twist of the nautical look, try this Diane von Furstenberg Knot print beach tote, $75.00.

Lastly, this Volcom Staycation Beach tote, $36.00, has got a great rainbow leopard print that’s bright and fun. Hope you enjoyed these picks and have fun picking out your own beach bag!

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We all know cargos are hot this season, but the J Brand Houlihan Cargos are scorching! Let’s do a simple comparison: the J Brand cargos are to pants what iphones are to cellphones. I’m not sure which is the better seller….you get the picture. Everyone is sporting these sexy, skinny cargos, even celebs such as Khloe Kardashian & Rhianna. If you don’t have a pair already, I suggest you get some now! Wear with a pair of leopard print pumps or a peep toe bootie and you’ll be super stylish!

JBrand Houlihan Skinny Cargo Pants as seen on Khloe Kardashian

J Brand Houlihan Cargo Twill Pants in Vintage Navy

I’m generally not a pink or pastel kind of gal. Usually, I flock to bold colors, but this season I am really drawn to petal pink! Just yesterday, I found some really great pieces at Ann Taylor Loft. I paired a petal pink top with a black animal print skirt and it looks fantastic. I also bought a super cute petal pink silk dress with black piping at the neck. For shoes, I’m going with a pair of tall wedges.

If you want to pair the pink with a color besides black, try gray, navy or olive. I would however, stay away from a double dose of pink.

Here are my fab outfits. What do you think?

Ann Taylor Loft Women’s Petal Pink Flutter Sleeve Woven Top, $36.50

Petal Pink Flutter Sleeve Woven Top

Ann Taylor Loft Women’s Fresh Navy Animal Spots Pencil Skirt, $69.50

Fresh Navy Animal Spots Pencil Skirt

Ann Taylor Loft Women’s Petal Pink Petite Piped Silk Dress, $89.50

Petal Pink Petite Piped Silk Dress