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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

Turkey Day Sparkle

Happy Veterans Day all!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and along with it all the stress of a major holiday! While fretting over menus, home and family, what to wear to Thanksgiving dinner is the last thing on your mind. So here are a few outfit ideas that can be recreated with items you already have in your closet. Jazz up a pair of jeans with some sparkly flats. Add a colorful belt to a printed cardigan. These easy, quick suggestions will add  pizazz to your holiday wardrobe. Plus you’ll look great while serving that delicious turkey!

Have a great evening!

Casual with Some Sparkle

Old Navy long sleeve top
oldnavy.gap.com

Plus size jeans
simplybe.com

Pop of Color

Stretch pants
eloquii.com

Spike earrings
$7.95 – newlook.com

Add Some (faux) Leather

Dorothy Perkins blouse
dorothyperkins.com

Dorothy perkin
dorothyperkins.com

Nine west boots
$165 – eluxe.ca

Casual Friday/Offering a Helping Hand

TGIF all!

What a week!  Unfortunately my family in the Bronx are still without power.  It’s  hard to watch them struggle  but they are extremely grateful to be alive and have a roof over their heads.  So many people in my home state of  New York and New Jersey are suffering terribly tonight and need our help.  The American Red Cross is accepting donations to help the millions of  Hurricane Sandy victims.  Your contribution may be small but it does make a difference.

With that said, I needed a punch of color to brighten my mood today.  This Sean Anthony Designs fuchsia ruffle blouse definitely does the trick.  I wanted the blouse to be the focus of attention, so I paired it with my coated black INC blazer and printed Eloquii ankle pants.

Have a wonderful weekend!

*Disclaimer: I am not affiliated or a member of the Red Cross. I was not asked by the Red Cross to solicit  donations.

Blouse: Sean Anthony Designs

Pants: Eloquii (here  plus take 40% off during their Friends & Family Event this weekend!)

Blazer: INC (via Macys)

Wedges: BCBGeneration

Bracelet: NY & Co

Fall Foliage

Happy Hump Day all!

Seeing the leaves turn is one of my favorite parts of Autumn. The warm hues are lush and bright especially in the afternoon sun. I’m fortunate to see this wonderful display of color everyday when I walk to the train station. My outfit today is inspired by changing leaves and their brilliant colors.

What is your favorite part of Fall?

Have a wonderful evening!

Pants: Vince Camuto (currently on sale at Nordstroms)

Jacket: Kohls’ (here)

Blouse: Old Navy (no longer available)

Wedges: Enzo Angiolini (bought last year)

Bracelet: Ann Taylor Loft

Earrings: Macy’s

Catwalk in Aisle 7

Happy Monday everybody!

I should be relaxing on my day off  but  instead I’m trying to finish up my  “To Do” list from the weekend.  When I usually  run errands  I wear jeans, sneakers and a sweater because its quick and easy.  Today I updated my errand “uniform” because you can be stylish and comfortable while going to the grocery store.  Instead of wearing jeans, I wore red cords for a pop of color. I decided to substitute the sweater with a denim shirt.   I slipped on leopard print flats which are just as comfortable as  my sneakers.  By making these simple changes  my boring errand “uniform” turned  into a cute outfit.

Do you have an errand “uniform”? If so, how would you make it more stylish?

Have a wonderful day!

Cords: Lands End

Shirt: Old Navy

Coat: Simply Be

Flats: Nine West

Bag: Coach

A Second Time Around

Happy Monday all!

On Saturday I started packing up my Spring/Summer clothes (bummer!) and unpacking my Fall clothes.  It was fun taking out my Fall clothes and seeing what I have.  This time last year I was completely at a lost for how to wear my clothes, but now I’m excited about trying new combos.  My outfit today is one of those experimental combos.  While it’s not earth shattering or avant garde, its different for me.   I’ve had this purple Gap v-neck sweater for almost 3 years and would only pair it with  pants.  I decided to wear it over my favorite JCPenney dress that I wore here.  I added my ASOS Curve skinny bow belt to complete the look.  I’m a huge fan of booties, so this was an opportunity for me to break in my new Bandolino suede booties. While the heel isn’t high, its narrow so needless to say I had a few near slips in the hallway at work today!

Have you unpacked your Fall clothes yet?

Have a wonderful evening!

Dress: JCPenney

Sweater: Gap Outlet

Belt: ASOS Curve

Booties: Bandolino