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grownandcurvywoman February 6, 2013

Sip Swap & Shop

Hey everyone!

Last Saturday I attended the Philadelphia Style Bloggers’s (which I am a member of) Sip Swap and Shop at the Wardrobe Boutique. The event was also PSB first birthday party for our group! PSB’s president, Karima of Skinny Minority graciously invited me to be on their panel of bloggers to give style and shopping advice to the attendees. I was so excited to be apart of this because it was my first time being on a panel as a blogger. Also on the panel was Karima, Jessie of Trend Hungry and Mecca of Styled Out Loud.

The event was a great opportunity for me to speak with women about cultivating their own style. I wanted them to know that style has no age or size. I was also great to see the beautiful Nel of Girls of Plenty who came from Washington DC (with her fab friends) to show us some love. My friends Tawanda and Tamera came out to support the event and scored some GREAT bargains. I had such a great time at this event and look forward to more!

Shirt: JCPenney (4 years old)

Peplum: Forever 21 (sold out online but available in some Forever 21 stores)

Jeans: INC (Macys)

Boots: Kenneth Cole Reaction

grownandcurvywoman January 21, 2013

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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grownandcurvywoman January 19, 2013

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.

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!

Blazer: Calvin Klein (Lord & Taylor)

Pants: Calvin Klein (Macys)

Blouse: Eloquii

Shoes: BCBGenerations

grownandcurvywoman January 12, 2013

Casual Friday/Latest Inspiration

TGIF everybody!

I’m always inspired by the fabulous plus size bloggers I follow. Their blogs encourage me to pair items I would never thought to wear together. My outfit today is inspired by Tanesha of Girl With Curves post Layer Trick . After I saw her post, I had to try layering a blouse underneath my sleeveless peplum shirt! To achieve this look, I put my faux leather peplum shirt and my 3/4 sleeve polka dot blouse together. The blouse was thin enough to fit comfortably underneath the shirt without adding bulk. I didn’t want to wear all black so I opted for my fuchsia slim ankle pants for a pop of color (it wasn’t that cold today so my ankles didn’t freeze!). I really liked how the blouse and peplum shirt looked together. I will definitely wear this combo again. Thanks Tanesha for the inspiration!

What clothes have you been inspired to wear?

Have a wonderful evening!

Peplum shirt: Forever 21 (appears to be sold out online)

Blouse: Old Navy

Pants: Eloquii

Wedges: BCBGeneration

Necklace: Macys

grownandcurvywoman January 7, 2013

Happy Blogoversary to Me!

Happy Monday all!

Yesterday was my blog’s first anniversary! YAY!!!!

This time last year I nervously clicked the “publish” button and viola! Grown and Curvy Woman was born. This little blog has made a BIG impact on my life. Blogging has really opened and expanded my world in such a positive way. It has taught me to be more creative, self-confident and less shy. I’m now more willing to step outside my comfort zone and try new things. My blog has also given me a source of pride that I haven’t felt in years.

There are two people I need to thank because without them I wouldn’t be here. Thank you Thomasena for introducing me to WordPress and encouraging me to start my blog. There are not enough ways to say thank you to Tamera (aka Le Mer) for her unwavering support. When I asked Tamera a year ago if she would take my blog pictures (with my iPhone no less! LOL) she didn’t hesitate to say yes. To this day, Tamera still takes my blog photos.

And to my awesome readers, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your support. Your wonderful comments and emails mean so much and have inspired me to keep blogging. Again, THANK YOU!!!!

Have a wonderful day!

Highlights from the past year: