Little Velvet Dress

 

 Happy New Year to all you fabulous ladies. I hope that you all enjoyed your holidays and that you are committed to any resolutions you have set for yourself. For me I've vowed to be more committed and to be more consistent. This year I will step out the box and actually start doing some amazing things with fashion. I know many of you guys probably partied like Rock Stars for the new year , but I was home relaxing for the holiday.

Flawless

 If you haven't heard Beyonce  is the baddest chick in the game right now. On Dec 13, Beyoncé dropped a visual album without any promotion, no leaks, no press, She is super talented and continues to change lives being so powerful and dynamic. I'm impressed with her work ethic and I admire her talent she definitely inspires me to be driven. One of my favorite songs from her self titled album is "Flawless". On this track Beyoncé refers to herself as being flawless.  The song is about defending yourself and saying to heck with people who are negative. I'm always about breaking rules and going the extra mile so here's my way of saying *Bow Down* I wear what I want and how I want . 

Pearls, Gems, and Studs

 

As the weather gets cooler the more I dread wearing a big winter coat. I’m a blazer and layering type of girl, I’m not a big fan of heavy coats so I will enjoy these days of still being able to show some skin. When transiting my looks from summer to fall I always start by changing up my footwear. It so easy to wear some summer items in the fall by adding a closed toe shoe and a long sleeved shirt y. I also love pairing simple items with items that have a bit of detailing. I like to think of it as opposites attract, and it so makes sense. I wore a vibrant fuchsia skater skirt with a long sleeved crew neck and studded booties. I love the two items together because the shirt is plain but has feminine detailing on the shoulder. For my footwear I added a pair of studded booties and a gemmed clutch as part of my accessories. Enjoy the last warm days of Fall while you can ladies

xoxox 

 

 

Shirt- Torrid

Skirt- Ashley Stewart (last year)

Booties- Spring Shoes

 

 

The Dream Vip Party

 

 

 

This past weekend I had the pleasure of hosting my own VIP Dream Party at Dots Fashion. Dots is a retail store that is affordable and it provides trendy clothing for women of all sizes . Dots clothing start at a size 2 up to a size 24. I was very pleased to see that the Bloomfield location has been remodeled and the plus size department has expanded. I love the selection of faux leather and army print clothing for this Fall/Winter season these two trends are buzz in the fashion industry. The staff was amazing, very helpful ,and attentive to me and my guess which is a major plus. My guess were provided their own dressing room and complementary coupons for their next visit. They  also received a Dreams VIP Party tote bag with their purchase which was so adorable.I encourage you to stop by Dots Fashion to check out their new collection and to also take advantage of the sales they have in store and also online. This was my very first event networking with a retail store and I'm so excited to be able to host more in the future. Please stay tuned to see how I style this dress for a sexy Outfit Of The Night Look.

 

 

 

  

 

In the fitting room I saw that they had two tags which was very unique. When trying on clothing in stores frequently women pick up more items then they are going to actually buy. With the tags you can organize which items are going to be for purchase and which items are an absolute no.

 

 

 

Me and The Fabulous Plus Model Vanessa

 

Dress, Shoes, and Studded Purse from Dots

 

 

 

I choose to go for a more conservative look for this event. Although I love to show off my curves I believe style is about being able to create different looks.

Outfit Details

 

Top & Pants -Lane Bryant

Shoes- Vintage Couture

Bangle and Earrings - Ashley Stewart

 

COlOR ME It's My Birthday

Hey Beauties. If you guys didn't know I just celebrated 24 years of life on June 8th, 2013 and I'm so thankful to my lord and savior. To celebrate my birthday I went to dinner with some of my close friends at Teak Restaurant in Hoboken NJ. Of course the best part of my special day was getting dolled up. I wore this beautiful colored Aztec print dress from Asos that I loved and I'm so glad that I went down two sizes when ordering this dress. The dress is mid knee length and I had to actually sew it in to give me the fit that I wanted  for this dress. When ordering dresses that are made of any stretch material from Asos I advise to go down a size or two for the proper fit. 







 

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

I'm so proud of myself for wearing color. I'm such a Lover for black that when I'm shopping that's the first color  I look for. I loved how everything came together with the pop of color on my lips and my accessories. I wish I could have gotten a close up of my makeup but the birthday girl was a little tipsy and forgot the camera. I know I know *Birthday Behavior*  Happy Birthday to all my fellow Gemini's. Whoop Whoop.

Dress -www.asos.com

 

Shoes- Steve Madden

 

Lipstick- Kaoir

 

Necklace- Ashley Stewart



Lets Talk Shape Wear

So summer is here and I know you ladies are definitely going be wearing fabulous dresses, skirts, shorts, and swimwear. To me most plus size woman are mostly concerned about their tummy area. That is the area where all the weight goes and the proper shape wear is very important especially when wearing body fitting clothing. Sometimes women don't invest into certain undergarments because they feel as though the price is too much. I encourage you all to try items out for yourself and get what works for you. I know a lot of women are won over by the squeem body shaper but in my opinion its not the best body shaper.

 

Squeem

 

The squeem does pull you in a great amount but however depending on your body type it creates a pouch at the bottom of the stomach area. Which means you would have to wear a pantie girdle to smooth it out. Before I had knowledge of other shape wear I did buy a squeem I believe its costs around $80. As it started getting closer to spring and summer I wanted a girdle that was very light weight but got the job done. Usually I don't shop in Catherine's but I tried numerous pantie girdles and the support was not good at all. I wear a size 26-28 and I need something that would stay in place and not roll down as I'm moving through out the day. I brought this pantie girdle for $27.00 at Catherine's and I was so amazed in the difference of my clothing from the squeem and this undergarment. I look more well put together and this is how Im able to sexy clothing that exposes my mid drift area.  I say this to say never cast out a store because you think the store doesn't have something for your age group. Always shop around and try things out on your own. Just because a item is pricey doesn't mean it's the best product on the market.

This Bodyshaper is called the Flexees and it is made by Maidenform. The Flexees Instant Slimmer Brief is made of a soft stretch nylon blend. The brief is seamless so you don't have to worry about any lines showing through your clothing . For all of my women that are extended sizes such as 28 and up flexees has briefs for you as well. This lines carries up to a 10x and be sure to get the right size for amazing results. I hope this is helpful and encourages you all to show some skin this summer.

My Legs Are My New Obsession

It's so easy to get caught up on the things we wish to change about ourselves that it begins to overshadow the things we should love about ourselves. Women have so much maintenance to keep up with from Hair, skincare, manicures, pedicures, gym and the list goes on. That they don't get to really focus on the beautiful attributes that god has blessed them with. In my journey of self acceptance I've learn to express my personality through clothing. For years I wouldn't wear certain clothing because of my body , but I realized that my confidence grew as I start shedding layers of clothing I love to look sexy at the appropriate time. It starts by  learning what compliments your body and what doesn't compliments your body. Being a plus size doesn't mean you can wear everything that everyone else wears it means wear what works for you. Every woman carries her weight differently and  in my case I carry my weight in the lower part of my stomach. I find that wearing a pair of high waisted loose fitting pants and a form fitting top gives me the ability to show my mid drift area without looking unflattering.  Another way I enjoy to style my items is wearing a over sized Jacket, or blazer with a form fitting skirt.  I love to show off my legs and my mid drift area I just think is SUPER sexy and It shows that I'm confident in my skin so please don't *TRY IT*. On this particular post I decided to rock my army jacket from Simply be, a neon yellow body con skirt from Forever21 with some sexy lace up shoes. After reviewing all the pictures I couldn't help but to notice how sexy my legs were. I was amazed because this is something that really boost my confidence because I don't do any leg exercise or anything. After posting the pictures of Instagram and receiving so much positive feed back over 500 likes and 30 comments I felt amazing. It showed me to embrace what god has blessed me with and work on the things I want to change. Not that I don't already but every now and then I'm doubtful. I encourage of my viewers to find one thing you love about yourself and leave it in a comment below. Whether it be your hair, your smile, your face structure, your eyes just share with me. I challenge you to ask friends and family member as well "What is one thing you love about yourself that gives you that extra confidence.

"Remember When You Look Beautiful.. You Feel Beautiful*

Jacket- Simply Be

Skirt- Forever21

Shoes- Luichiny

DIY Tube Top.. How To Style Ankle Trousers

As a fashion blogger my goal is to be able to showcase a variety of pieces and not only cater to one type of clothing. We all have things we normally wouldn't wear but why not...Lets start to do the unusual.

I had these white trousers for over a year and I wore them one time to an event with my mom. The event was basically for older people so I knew that I had to dress Conservative. I wasn't really feeling the pants at first but after going through my spring and summer wardrobe I came across these pants, and I was thinking of a way that I can style these pants for a beautiful spring day. I love the fit of the pants they have a great strtetch and the slim ankle just expose the curves of the body.

Now that I'm teaching myself how to sew the ability to make a quick top within in 10 mins is AWESOME. I had some left over material from  a project I did a couple of days before so I figured why not use my creative talent to make a fabulous top to go along with my pants. Since the pants are already a neutral color I wanted to add some jazz to my outfit so I choose to add some pops of color and some print.

 I choose to add a bright pink blazer, a poka dot tube top, and turquiose peep toe wedges. My favorite part of the look would have to be the shoes.

I hope you guys are enjoyed.

Blazer- Avenure (over 1yr)

Trousers (Avenue

Poka dot Top  (Made by Me)

Wedges- Luichiny

A Curvy Spring Lookbook *Collab*

Hey Ladies I know you all are excited for spring trends . I know that I am. I have teamed up with two fabulous ladies Chante fashion blogger and owner of Everything Curvy and Chic boutique, also fashion blogger Shaina to  give you guys fabulous looks that are defintiely trendy for this spring. We have created a Lookbook where each of us have three looks showcasing Bright Colors and Bold Prints. These trends are very playful and there are a trillion ways to style prints and colors.  Prints and colors have not only striked the Fashion Industry but it has taking over the beauty industry as well. Nails are the new accessory and I must say no one is wearing french manicures anymore women are rocking vibrant colors and bold designs on their nails. It's amazing how fashion and beauty is tied all into one Spring and Summer never more fabulous. It was great to see how we all came together to choose looks that compliment our personal style being that we all have three different body types .

I love spring because it just gives me more of a reason to take off the layers. For years I wouldn't wear shorts or show off my arms but now you cant stop me. I must admit crop tops are definitely my go to shirts right now. I love to be sexy and feel sexy and spring is just the time to bring your sexy back.. Here are my looks.

First Look

Top & Skirt- Made by ME

Shoes- Steve Madden

Earrings- House of Kaluaah

Second Look

Jumper- Simplybe

Shoes- Steve Madden

Choker- Ashley Stewart

Third Look

Dress- Asos

Shoes- Justfab

Bag- Simplybe

Belt- Lane Bryant

Chante Says "Spring fashion in my opinion is very colorful. You get to bring out your bold-bright colors that has been stored away for some time...One trend that I'm loving is the bold neons (bright colors). When worn right you will make a lasting impression.... Here are Chante Looks.

First Look

Dress- Forever 21Plus

Belt- Asos

Shoes- Jeffrey Campbell

Acessories- Forever 21

Second Look

Dress- ECAC Boutique

Shoes- JustFab

Necklace- Burlington Coat Factory

Third look

Shirt- Target DIY

Jeans- ECAC Boutique

Clutch- LA

Accessories - Pink Town

Shaina says " For me when spring rolls around its all about looking but also being comfortable. I don't really follow "trends" during the summer. I just go with what I like. But I like to stock up on different skirts, shorts and dresses. And of course cute sandals. And anyone that knows me, nows I'm always in a pair of sunglasses. This spring/summer I'm hoping to get into wearing hats (keeping fingers crossed)" ...Here Are Shaina's Looks

First Look

Top- Target DIY

Shorts- Thirft Shop

Belt- Dots

Shoes- Justfab

Second Look

Top- Strawberry

Pants- Forever21

Shoes- Justfab

Third look

Dress& Belt- Dots

Shoes-Amiclubwear

We would love to see what trends you guys are loving this spring. Be sure to tag your ootd pictures #acurvylookbook on instagram.

Bold Colors and Prints

 

 

Hey beauties I have recently teamed up with a hair company based out of Atlanta. The company is Dreamzzhairco and they provide Malaysian, Brazilian, Eurasian, and Peruvian Virgin hair. They have a variety styles from ripple wave to body wave extensions. They also have clip in extensions for you beauties that love to switch up on hair styles and doesn't a full sew in. I'm rocking Malaysian extensions and the textures is straight. I have 3 bundles installed in inches 18, 20, and 22. When I first received the hair it was packed and tied with beautiful white ribbon. The hair was odorless and it it smelled just like clean fresh hair. The hair was colored to a natural black color to compliment my hair color and I must say I'm in LOVE with this hair.

Since I this hair has been installed I have not experienced any shedding nor any tangling which is a major plus. The Malaysian straight is great for you beauties that have a natural wavy texture like myself. Blending is effortless and I find myself not using any heat everyday but more so every 2-3 days. To add a little shine to the hair I use a very small amount of Moroccan oil and this oil is very light weight the hair has not lost its body at all.

I can't wait to do a re-install and add two more bundles of 30 inches. Can we say BEYONCE !! realness. I will be sure to give you guys an update and show the different styles I achieve with this install . Dreamzzhairco is having a March Madness sale going on with bundle as low as $60 per bundle and 2 bundle  deals as low as $140. Beauties please don't miss out on  BEAUTIFUL hair at an AWESOME price.

WHAT I AM WEARING...

 

Cobalt Blue Leather Jacket- Ashley Stewart

Leopard Body-con Skirt- Forever21

Black Leather Booties- Bakers

Electric Neon Purse- Simplybe

Glitz & Glam Holiday Look

Happy Holidays Everyone.

 

I wanted to celebrate this holiday with the glitz and glam. Who doesn't love sequins sequins is super chic and its perfect for the holiday season. I decided to wear this fabulous sequins jacket. I just love this jacket so get ready to see it again LOL