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grownandcurvywoman February 2, 2014

V Day Look Book

Happy Saturday everyone!

I hope youre having a wonderful weekend so far! About a week ago, a reader requested I do a Valentine’s Day look book. Honestly a look book wasn’t on my radar but she inspired me to do one, so here it is!

V Day Dinner with the Girls:

Some of my best V Day memories are with my girls. A girl’s night out celebrating calls for a sparkly skirt and colorful heels. Your fab outfit will have heads turning all night long!

P.S. This is my V Day outfit!

Sweater: Old Navy (old)
Skirt: Target (here)
Bracelet: Gap Outlet (old)
Shoes: Nine West (old)

V Day Dinner with your Sweetheart

If you and your sweetie are heading out for V Day, a curve loving dress is the way to go! Dress it up with a statement necklace and add a fun clutch to complete the look. Trust me, your sweetie wont be able to take his/her eyes off you!

Dress: c/o Simply Be (here)
Necklace: Shoplately (here)
Bracelet: Lord & Taylor (old)
Shoes: Ivanka Trump (here)
Clutch: Old Navy (old)

V Day Dinner at Home

Having V Day dinner at home for many people is a better option than sitting in a crowded restaurant. Being comfortable doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice style! Try a trend (like mixing prints) to elevate your casual look. And remember…romance can happen anywhere!

Pants: Lane Bryant (got them on clearance)
Sweater: Old Navy (old)
Shoes: Old Navy (got them on clearance)

grownandcurvywoman March 4, 2013

Spring Trends Part I: Black & White

Happy Monday everyone!

Over the weekend I agreed to participate in Nel’s (Girls of Plenty) challenge for plus size bloggers to interpret the Spring 2013 trends. Nel was inspired to start the challenge after reading an article from Bethany Rutter of Arched Eyebrow (read the article here). Each week during the month we will feature our take on various trends like florals, leather and emerald. I’m very excited to see how other plus size women will interpret the trends. The challenge is a great opportunity for us to showcase our individual style. The other bloggers participating in the challenge are Deb from Real Girl Runway, Vivi from Heart, Print and Style, the Curvy Ceo and Society of Curves. Check them out during the challenge to see their weekly take on the Spring trends.

Today’s challenge wasnt too hard because what woman doesn’t have black and white in her closet?! I decided to mix black and white prints together for my take on the trend. For some reason I really like the pairing of polka dots and stripes together. This is as far as I’ll probably go with the mixing print trend. I’m not very good at putting different prints together so I’ll just stick to what I know! 🙂

How would you interpret this trend? If you’re game I would love for you to join me in this challenge! If you would like to participate email your pics to girlsofplenty@gmail.com and you will be featured right along with us!

Have a great day!

Jacket: Kohls

Skirt: Old Navy

Tank: Target

Flats: Truth or Dare by Madonna

Necklace: Lord and Taylor

Bracelet: Gap Outlet

grownandcurvywoman August 8, 2012

Tough as Leather

Happy Wednesday everyone!

Leather has always been a Fall/Winter staple but this year it’s everywhere from panels in trench coats to skirts. Here are a few pieces that you can easily incorporate into your wardrobe. Leather jackets are great because you can wear it with pants or dresses. If leather jackets are not your speed, why not a leather skirt with a pretty blouse? Leather is a good way to add polish and edge to your outfit. Give it a try to see how you feel, you might just like how you look!

What leather styles are you willing to try?

Have a great day!