Happy Monday all!
Now that Fall is finally here , I wanted to take a look back at my favorite Summer outfits. These outfits were special to me because I have never been this colorful and happy wearing Summer clothes! I used to dread Summer dressing but now I look forward to next year and more fashion fun!
What was your favorite outfit you wore this Summer?
Have a wonderful day!
TGIF!!!
Last night I had the privilege of participating in Skinny Minority and Macy’s Fashion Night Out event. Three women and I modeled outfits that highlighted clothing for curvy women. The purpose of the event was to show women how to dress for their body type. Karima of Skinny Minority was an excellent host! Karima is an advocate for plus size/curvy women and a talented stylist. She is very knowledgeable about fashion and how to use fashion to accentuate your curves. The audience was eating up all the tips and advice she was giving out! Another plus to participating in this event was meeting the other models Mecca of Style Out Loud and Yve (fit model and journalist). Not only were these women beautiful, they were extremely friendly and nice.
I was very pleased with the outfit I wore because it flattered my body and represented who I am. I wanted to show the “grown and curvy” women in the audience that style has no age or size!
Have an awesome weekend!
Blazer: Macy’s INC (here)
Shirt: Macy’s INC (here)
Skirt: Macy’s INC
Shoes: Michael Kors (here)
Happy Wednesday all!
The thing I love about fashion is that old always becomes new again. I bet if you look in your closet, you probably have clothes you bought years ago that are now trendy. The lace pencil skirt I’m wearing today is a prime example of this. I bought this skirt back in 2002 when I needed a dressy outfit for the Captain’s Ball on a Caribbean cruise. Over the years I was tempted to give the skirt away, but something always stopped me. Last week I was flipping through my People Style Watch magazine and I came upon an article announcing that lace was “in”. BINGO! I instantly thought of this skirt and decided to wear it to work. Looking at the skirt you would never know it is 10 years old! So go, shop your closet and see what you have there. You might be surprised at what you might find!
And for those readers in the Tri State area , don’t forget Skinny Minority & Macy’s (1300 Market Street) Fashion Night Out event in Center City. The event will start at 6:30pm in the Women’s Department on the 2nd Floor. There will be giveaways, delicious eats and fun all around, so please come out and support! Plus I’ll be walking the runway! Woo hoo!!!
Have a wonderful evening!!!
Skirt: Maggy London
Blouse: Ann Taylor Loft
Bracelet: Gap Outlet
Wedges: BCBGeneration
Happy Labor Day/Monday everyone!
Over the weekend I had the pleasure of attending my friend Tawanda’s wedding. Tawanda is one of my closest and dearest friends. My heart swelled with happiness seeing her walk down the aisle. Tawanda looked so beautiful and radiant! I am so happy she found the her soul mate and wish them a lifetime of love!
Have a wonderful day!!!
Dress: IGIGI Isabela Wrap Dress
Necklace: H&M
Bracelets: NY & C0
Good afternoon everyone!
Today Tamera (AKA “Le Mer”) is our new “Spotlight on You” participant. Tamera has been one of my biggest blog supporters and she is the photographer behind my lovely pics! She approached me about being featured and of course I said yes! Here’s what Tamera had to say:
“Always wonder who takes those wonderful Grown and Curvy Woman pictures? Well, me of course, Le Mer! (LOL) Being on this journey with Georgette has been so fun and exciting. I’m so ecstatic about the notice and success of the blog. Can you believe my pictures for “Perfectly Pleated” were featured on WordPress “Freshly Pressed”?!
I may not be “grown and curvy”, but I have learned great styling tips and am venturing out the box more. I was so excited when I found this colorful, floral maxi dress at Target for $8 (YAY!). Since I’m short, I generally have issues with maxi dresses being too long and dragging on the floor. This dress fit me perfectly and I liked that it accentuates my baby curves!
Big thanks to Georgette for trusting me with taking her pictures.”
Tamera is one of the most sweetest people I know. She’s always has my back and I’m proud to call her a friend!
If you would like to be featured in “Spotlight on You”, please submit 1 or 2 pictures with a blurb about your outfit to ebdiva08@gmail.com
*Disclaimer: Any and all photos submitted will be used for this feature only. They will not be used inappropriately or as other content.*