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grownandcurvywoman February 28, 2012

Dorothy Perkins

Happy Monday all!!! Hope everyone had a fun weekend. My weekend was really good, so I can’t complain. I watched the Oscars last night and while I was disappointed that Viola Davis didn’t win , Meryl Streep is fantastic! I wasn’t a fan of Maria Rinaldi’s dress for Melissa McCarthy. It just didn’t fit her right and I felt the blush color did nothing for her. Octavia Spencer’s Tadashi Shohji dress was beautiful but she looked a little matronly. Viola on the other hand blew me away with her gorgeous Vera Wang dress and natural hair. As someone who wears her hair natural it was amazing to see her do this on the biggest red carpet in the world.

For awhile now, I’ve been mulling over whether or not to order from Dorothy Perkins. For those who don’t know, Dorothy Perkins is a UK clothing retailer that goes up to a size 18. What propelled me to finally take the plunge was their black ivory spot peplum dress. I instantly fell in love with it! I had been looking for a peplum dress and this fit the bill perfectly. I checked out their sizing chart before I ordered and the measurements for an 18 looked like it would fit me well. With fingers crossed, I ordered that dress along with the coral V neck peplum dress and black floral print wrap top. Lemme tell ya, I was not disappointed in the least. I LOVE my dresses. The coral dress is snug on my hips but that’s something that can be remedied by a little exercising (I started running yesterday with Black Girls Run & I ran over a 1/2 mile without stopping! Yay me!). The black and ivory peplum dress fits wonderfully & hugs my curves in all the right places (there will be more on this dress on Wednesday!).

Today I’m wearing the floral print wrap top. I like how the colors stand out against the black background. While the top fit me in the waist, the V neck gaped exposing my bra. To be honest, I didn’t feel like sending it back to the UK so I put on a black lace cami underneath. I think the lace cami is kinda flirty under the top. It is a pretty blouse that can be worn with skinny jeans or jeggings to dress it down. I paired the top with my curvy fit pencil skirt from Eloquii to keep the outfit proportioned. I finished the look with off my black Target necklace and H&M bracelt.

Has anyone else bought clothing from Dorothy Perkins? Have a good evening!!!!

Top: Dorothy Perkins

Skirt: Eloquii

Cami: Old Navy

Shoes: Bandolino booties

grownandcurvywoman February 24, 2012

Lady in Red Pt. 2

TGIF all!!! Hope everyone has amazing plans for the weekend. I plan to do a little bit of relaxing and hanging out.

Today I’m wearing my first pair of red jeans! Ive had a pair of red Bermuda shorts but that was it. I love the color red but I would never think to wear red jeans. I dismissed the idea because red is such a vibrant color that attracts attention to whoever wears it. At one point in my life I wouldn’t wear anything that drew attention to my body. I wore clothes that did the opposite so I could “hide”. Now I’m “out” and ready to show off my curves in my new red jeans!

I’m loving polka dots right now so paired my jeans with my Old Navy shirt I got for $9 on clearance. I topped the look off with my black Torrid blazer and Macy’s necklace (which I LOVE!) .

What are you wearing for the first time? Have a wonderful weekend!

Jeans: Evans

Shirt: Old Navy

Blazer: Torrid

Necklace: Macy’s

Shoes: Bandolino booties

grownandcurvywoman February 8, 2012

Wrap it Up

Happy Hump Day all!!! Hope the week is going well for you so far! Its beginning to snow lightly here in Philadelphia. We’re forecasted to get less than a half an inch so I’m keeping my fingers crossed.

While in the office yesterday, the topic of body types came up. My co-worker (also my photographer..lol) Tamera was trying to determine what shape she was. After several minutes of intense debate and web searching, Tamera declared she was apple/straight/boy/rectangle shaped! With so many “types” out there, one can feel frustrated about how to dress their body. Along with these “types” there are “rules” that you are supposed to follow to flatter your “type”. For my “type” I’m supposed to only wear bootcut jeans but I own several pairs of straight & skinny jeans. I am a firm believer that you should wear what makes you feel comfortable. Find what looks good on YOU and wear it with confidence!

The one piece of clothing I think flatters everyone is the wrap dress. No matter what your “type” is, you will look great in one. Not are they only flattering, they are easy to put on. Try different colors and prints to liven up your wardrobe. Go ahead and show off those curves!!!

Dress: JCPenney
Shoes: Bandolino
Necklace: Target

grownandcurvywoman January 20, 2012

Style Is What You Make It

TGIF all!!! Today is payday so I’m feeling extra good! LOL It’s supposed to snow tonight so I’m keeping my fingers crossed. The forecast is predicting 1-3 inches here in Philadelphia but that usually means 2-6 inches! Look I’m not complaining. This time last year we were on our 3rd or 4th snow storm, so the fact we are only expecting a minimal amount of snow is not a problem for me.

Earlier this week I was questioning whether I was “stylish” enough to be blogging. I began over critiquing my clothing choices and wondering if they were “blog” worthy. I was driving myself crazy with self-doubt until I said “STOP!”. I had forgotten that this blog is about me loving myself & how I express that through fashion. I don’t have to categorize or define my style. I wear clothes that fit my body and complement my curves. I wear what feels comfortable to me. I do follow trends but to a degree. I’m going to dress how I see fit. If people like it great and if not that’s alright too.

Lately I’ve been having an affair with blazers. I can’t seem to get enough of them! Recently I’ve fallen in love with bright, colorful blazers. When I saw this Eloquii cobalt blue blazer I knew I had to have it. I was a little skeptical about buying it because my top is a size smaller than my bottom. I finally decided to order a size down and with my fingers crossed (and being 40% off didn’t hurt either!) I ordered it. I’m glad I got the 14/16. The blazer fits great . It’s a knit blazer so there is some stretch to it. I’m very happy with my purchase!

Blazer: Eloquii
Jeans: Talbot Woman trouser jean
Blouse: Gap
Necklace: Forever 21
Shoes: 14th & Union via Nordstrom Rack

grownandcurvywoman January 16, 2012

MLK Day/Colorful Shapes

Happy MLK Day all! I usually on this day reflect on what the great Dr. King did for the Civil Rights Movement. Although I didn’t grow up in the shadow of Jim Crow, I’ve definitely have reaped the benefits of the struggle. We must never forget our history. No matter how “equal” or “not racist” things seem, racism is still alive and very well. Fox News doesn’t even try to cover their racial biases. The sad thing about Fox is that they are the number one news channel on television. You can’t be number one if you don’t have people who subscribe to your ideology. It also doesn’t help with Republican Presidential nominee hopefuls like Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich making racially charged statements. It is now our responsibility to make Dr. King’s dream one day come true.

As I’ve stated before, I love color. Spring literally makes me happy because I can break out all my colorful clothes. Color blocking is the best thing that has EVER come along for a person like me. Wearing bright colors makes me happy and cheerful (well, not too cheerful while driving…gotta work on my road rage!). So to cheer me up on this freezing cold day, I decided to wear my new blouse from Old Navy. I love the diamond print of the blouse. It reminds me of an abstract painting. The fuchsia gives it enough punch of color to brighten any outfit. I can definitely see myself pairing this blouse w/a white or cobalt blue blazer.

I felt my Torrid Curvy skinny jeans (dark denim rinse) worked well with the blouse because it tapered my lower half giving a clean line. These are my FIRST pair of skinny jeans! I’ve tried on multiple pairs of skinny jeans & these by far had the best fit. The best thing about them is that they have a high waist, therefore NO CRACK showing when I sit down. It’s so relieving to know that your booty is totally covered when you sit down. No hiking up the jeans or covering your exposed crack with the back of your shirt. These jeans are the bomb!!!

I topped my look off with my purple suede flats that I’ve had for years from INC. See Virgie, you can color block without looking like a clown! LOL

What do you wear on a casual day?