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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

Casual Friday/Learning Curve

TGIF all!

You know when you have an idea  for an outfit but when you put it on its nothing like you imagined? That is how I feel about my outfit today.  I thought I would create a striped suit with my Old Navy pencil skirt and Nordstrom Rack blazer.  In my mind it thought it would look stylish but  after I put it on, I didn’t feel so stylish.     Since I always wait to the last minute to get dressed in the morning, I had no choice but to wear it to work. While I don’t hate the outfit, I  think I should have worn something different with the skirt. The beauty of fashion is that you can  take risks and try new things.   Through trial and error you learn what does and doesn’t work for you.   I will definitely wear these separates again, just not together!

How do you handle a fashion disappointment?

I’m off to Vegas tomorrow morning so I will be back next Wednesday with  pics of my mini vacation!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Blazer: Nordstrom Rack

Skirt: Old Navy

Shirt: ASOS Curve

Bracelet: NY & Co.

Necklace: Gap Outlet

Baby Its COLD Outside!

Happy Hump Day all!

To say it’s cold outside would be an understatement .  It’s too cold to walk, talk, breathe…well you get the point.   When it’s like this, all I want to do is bundle up and stay home but until I hit the Powerball lottery I have to go to work.  So today’s post  is about  the 3 essentials I need to keep warm during these frigid days.

1. My puffer coat: I used to be in fear of looking like the Abominable Snowman in a puffer coat but after freezing last year, I decided to let that go and get one. After looking high and low for a good coat, I found this London Fog  number on Macys website.   What drew me to the coat was all the rave reviews it received.  Not one person who bought it rated it under four stars.  The coat isn’t bulky and is actually pretty light.    The down fill has kept me warm and comfortable  outside.  Even when the wind is blowing I don’t feel the cold air.  The coat is also water resistant so no more shoveling snow in a soggy coat.  It  also comes with a detachable faux fur lined hood.

2. My UGG Boots:  I resisted getting a pair of UGG boots because everyone and their mom has a pair.   My feet are the first thing  that gets cold so I had to find a comfortable boot that keep them  warm.  Once I found a pair I liked (on sale no less!) I haven’t regretted my decision.  I no longer worry about my feet becoming frozen blocks of ice when I walk to  work from the train station.

3. My comfy scarf: I never leave my house without my comfy scarf.  It may not look like much, but it does keep my face warm.

Well there you have it! What are you winter essentials?

Have a wonderful evening!

P.S. Sorry about no pics of the UGG boots. The pics came out too blurry. Sorry!

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Coat: London Fog (sold out at Macys.com)

Scarf: Forever 21

Jacket: Kohls

Turtleneck: Ann Taylor Loft (they go up to a size 18/XXL online)

Skirt: Michael Kors

Necklace: Eloquii

MLK, Obama & Stripes

Happy Monday all!

I’m filled with pride today that President Obama was sworn in for a second term (yay!) and remembering the courage of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. The gains of the Civil Rights Movement allowed me to obtain a higher education, become a professional and enjoy the same rights as other Americans. I can now say in my lifetime Ive witnessed my country elect a biracial man for president twice. I am profoundly grateful for Dr. King and all those who sacrificed so much for my generation and generations to come.

Now there is no way I could write this and not mention my style hero Michelle Obama. She wore a magnificent fit and flare blue (checkered I believe) coat accentuated by a wonderful statement belt from J Crew. And her bangs?! Gorgeous! Under that fab coat Michelle rocked a simple blue and white striped dress which made me clap with glee. Why so happy you ask? Stripes happen to be my latest print obsession. So when I saw the FLOTUS wear it I had to share some wonderful striped pieces to add to your wardrobe!

Have a great day!

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Casual Friday/The Olivia Pope Edition

TGIF all!

Its been a long time since I’ve been excited about a television show.  “Scandal” (Thursdays, 10pm on ABC) instantly sucked me into the world of Olivia Pope  (played by the wonderful Kerry Washington) and her “gladiators in suits”.  On Thursday nights you’ll find me glued to the television (and Twitter! LOL) watching the twists and turns unfold on this great show.  I’m thrilled to see a  strong, flawed and intelligent African-American woman being portrayed on prime time television.  Her character isn’t some stereotypical depiction of a women of color.  The show allows Olivia Pope to be  a human being  with all its complexities.

Aside from Olivia Pope’s personal attributes, her style is FIERCE! Everything from her crisp white trench down to her stilettos is always on point.

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Olivia Pope’s sleek professional style inspired my outfit today.  I’ve been searching for a colored suit for a minute so when I stumbled upon these Calvin Klein separates I scooped them up.  Red is  a powerful, vibrant color so wearing it was the perfect way to pay tribute to her.

If you get an opportunity, check out “Scandal” on Hulu, Netflix or at ABC.com for full episodes.

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Blazer: Calvin Klein (Lord & Taylor)

Pants: Calvin Klein (Macys)

Blouse: Eloquii

Shoes: BCBGenerations

New Year, New Video!

Happy Monday all!