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grownandcurvywoman September 27, 2013

Transitions Pt. 2: White Blazer

TGIF everybody!

Just because Summer is over, it doesn’t mean you have to stop wearing your white blazer. You wont be breaking any “fashion rules” because it’s no longer taboo to wear white after Labor Day. A white blazer gives an outfit a crisp, polished look. If you feel a little uneasy about wearing a white blazer during the cooler months, start off slow and pair it with black. You can’t go wrong with that timeless combo. Once you feel more comfortable wearing white, experiment with other items in your wardrobe.

Will you wear white during the Fall/Winter?

Have a wonderful weekend!

Blazer: Tahari for Women

Skirt: Dorothy Perkins

Shirt: ASOS Curve (peplum shirt tucked in)

Necklace: Forever 21

Shoes: Bandalino

grownandcurvywoman September 25, 2013

5 Things I Love About Myself feat. Shondrika

Happy Hump Day all!

My friend Shondrika is a beautiful person inside and out. So it was natural for me to ask her to participate in my first “5 Things I Love About Myself” feature!

Here’s what she had to say!

1. My Smile
People say that a smile speaks louder than words and can heal a million souls. My smile just comes naturally. It’s the first thing others notice about me. I really love that I always have a smile that engages people and I believe it draws people to me. I believe that I’m speaking any healing through my smile

2.My energy
I truly live my life wanting to be there and help people. I think that people see and feel your energy and what you bring to them. I truly believe that a person’s energy is what really speaks to their authentic self. For me part of my energy is my sense of humor, my sense of care, my sense of empathy for other people. These are things that I absolutely believe in and are some of my favorite things about me

3. My “TNA”
While everyone is working really hard to lose the boobs and their derriere, I love mine. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m working towards getting it together. But if you don’t love yourself and your body parts no one else will so I embrace what you have. The key is to really love YOU! And I love ME, if I could add a selfie to this I would 😜.

4. My Family
Family is the foundation of yourself. My life, my story are all field with and grounded in the experiences that I have with my family and I love them. Family is blood and water, there are people who I’ve been friends with for 15 years that I consider my family. So when I say family I’m talking about my mother, my sister, my brother, but I’m also talking about my best friend, my partner and people who are dear to me that I love. They are family to me.

5. The Piece of God That is in Me
Lastly I love that piece of God that is in me which is love. And not just love for myself but love for others, love for humanity in and for life. God is love, and love is within me.

Thank you Shondrika for sharing with us! I can personally attest to how wonderful she is!

If you ( yes you!) would like to be featured in “5 Things I Love I About Myself”, please submit your list and at least two photos of yourself to grownandcurvywoman1@gmail.com I really hope you will participate!

Have a wonderful day!

Dress: Lane Bryant

Shoes: Payless

Bag: Coach

grownandcurvywoman September 23, 2013

Fall Picks for Under $50

Happy Monday all!

Now that Fall is here, it’s natural to want to add an item or two your current wardrobe. Adding affordable pieces allows you to stay within your budget and update your selection. Walmart’s studded boucle jacket can be dressed up with a skirt or down with jeans and ankle boots. The jacket can easily become a staple in your wardrobe and be worn again and again. A leopard print skirt is also just as versatile and is a great addition to any closet. The skirt pictured is currently on Simply Be’s website for $50, but they are offering 30% off your first order! So the skirt is actually $35! Perfect!

What pieces will you be adding to your Fall wardrobe this year?

Have a great day!

Untitled #42 by bxphlgal featuring plus size skirts

Top
modcloth.com

Jacket
walmart.com

Women
landsend.com

Plus size skirt
simplybe.com

Merona
target.com

Sole Society clutch
solesociety.com

Nine West Kicheya
6pm.com

grownandcurvywoman September 20, 2013

Casual Friday: See Ya Next Year!

TGIF all!

As Summer comes to a close, I find myself reminiscing about the past three months. I can honestly say I really enjoyed my Summer this year. I got work with cool brands like London Times and Lane Bryant, wore a tankini without hiding my bottom and took a much needed vacation. While I’m a little bummed to see it go, Fall is one of my favorite times of year and I’m looking forward to enjoying it as well.

So I’m sending Summer off in the best way I know …in a colorful ensemble!

How was your Summer?

Have a great weekend!

Shirt: Old Navy

Skirt: ModCloth

Necklace: Jeweliq

Shoes: Nine West

grownandcurvywoman September 18, 2013

5 Things I Love About Myself

Happy Hump Day all!

Last night while scrolling through Facebook, my friend Shondrika posted this Huffington Post article 23 Things Every Woman Should Stop Doing on her page. Usually when people post articles I tend to scroll past them but this one piqued my curiosity so I read it. This article was so timely and spoke to me on many levels. I can honestly say I’m guilty of doing 80% of the things on this list. I know I can be my own worst critic, especially when it comes to past mistakes and missteps. Instead of focusing on forgiving myself I get caught up in “should’ve, could’ve, would’ve”. I realize that kind of thinking only serves to minimize how far Ive come and stops me from being good to myself.

Despite my flaws, I still have love for myself. It’s easy to make a laundry list of things we don’t like about ourselves but it’s difficult to acknowledge the wonderful people we are.

1. My Smile: I have a big, beautiful smile. I love how it instantly brightens my face.

2. My Shape: While I’m not crazy about the number on the scale, I don’t have a problem with my voluptuous shape. I think I’m perfectly proportioned and wouldn’t have it any other way.

3. My Relationship With My Nephew, Frederick: My nephew is my hero. Frederick has overcome so many obstacles in his life to transform himself into an awesome adult. He is truly one of my favorite people in the world.

4. My Sense of Humor: I’m not the funniest person but I like my goofiness. It’s the simple things that make me laugh.

5. My Passion For Travel: I love visiting other countries and learning about their culture and people. My mom instilled the love of travel in me when I was a teen. My goal is to visit every continent on this planet. Ive got three down…four to go!

What do you love about yourself?