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grownandcurvywoman April 26, 2013

Casual Friday/Mixing It Up With Madison Plus

TGIF everyone!

As many of you ladies know, the majority of plus size clothing is online. It’s a shame that we can’t walk into our local shopping center/ mall and buy clothes. I can personally attest to how frustrating and time consuming it can be to search online for clothing when you don’t even know where to begin. Fortunately sites such as Madison Plus and Sonsi have come to the rescue to ease our frustration. They are essentially online “malls” that house a variety of plus size labels such as Kiyonna, MonifC and Mynt1792 in one place. Along with access to their large selections, their user friendly sites allow easy navigation that reduces time spent searching of an item. I found Madison Plus and Sonsi’s prices to be comparable to other online retailers and standard shipping costs are kept to a minimum. The skirt I’m wearing in this post is from Madison Plus and it was delivered less than 5 days after ordering it. Madison Plus and Sonsi have mailing lists where you can sign up to be notified of any sales or special promotions via email.

So the next time you’re shopping online, head over to Madison Plus and Sonsi and give them a try!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Disclaimer: This post is not sponsored by Madison Plus or Sonsi. The opinions expressed above are completely my own.

Skirt: Kristen Miles (via Madison Plus here)

Shirt: Ann Taylor Loft Outlet (last Summer)

Shoes: Aldo (last Summer)

grownandcurvywoman April 19, 2013

Casual Friday/To The Left

TGIF everyone!

I have a confession to make…I don’t like my left arm. Why? Because its bigger than my right which makes buying long sleeve shirts and blazers difficult. I know this may sound silly but for me it’s something about myself I don’t like. While I dislike my uneven left arm, I’ll still show it love and let it hang out in sleeveless dresses or tops. Basically what I’m trying to say is no matter what you dont like about your body, embrace it. Dont let it stop you from loving yourself or accepting who you are. In light of recent events in this country, life is too short to sweat the small stuff. So be thankful for who you are and rock on!

Have a wonderful weekend!

curvy women, curvy girls, curvy, plus size dresses, eshakti, tahari shoes, sliver heels, plus size work wear, spring 2013 trends, plus size women — My big ol’ left arm! LOL

Dress: Eshakti

Necklace: Old Navy

Shoes: Tahari (via Macy’s)

grownandcurvywoman March 29, 2013

Spring Trends IV: Emerald Green

TGIF all and Happy Good Friday!

This is the last week of the Spring Trends challenge and the final trend on the list is emerald green. If you haven’t heard, Pantone has crowned it the color of the season (side note: Who is Pantone? Lol). I decided to end this thing with a bang and combine emerald-green with ALL the trends (black & white, floral and leather) featured in the challenge!

Please check out the other bloggers participating in the challenge for their take on emerald green:

Have a wonderful weekend and HAPPY EASTER!

curvy women, curvy, curvy girls, jcpenney, gap, color blocking, eloquii, plus size skirts, pencil skirts, forever 21 necklaces, silver heels — Emerald Green

curvy women, curvy, curvy girls, gap, color blocking, eloquii, plus size skirts, pencil skirts,nordstrom necklaces, wedge heels, peplum, ASOS curve — Black & White

curvy women, curvy, curvy girls, gap, color blocking, eloquii, plus size skirts, pencil skirts, h&m, floral, spring 2013,target necklaces, blue suede heels, nine west — Floral

Emerald Green:
Skirt: Eloquii
Blouse: JCPenney
Blazer: Gap (from last year)
Shoes: Tahari (via Macys)
Necklace: Forever 21

Black and White:
Skirt: Eloquii
Shirt: ASOS Curve
Shoes: BCBGeneration
Necklace: Nordstrom Rack
Bracelet: H&M

Floral:
Skirt: Eloquii
Shirt:H&M
Shoes: Nine West
Bracelet: Gap Outlet
Necklace: Target

Leather:
Skirt: Eloquii
Blouse: Gap Outlet
Jacket: Kohls
Shoes: Nine West
Necklace: Gap Outlet
Bracelet: Lord & Taylor

grownandcurvywoman March 20, 2013

Finally!

Happy Hump Day all!

Spring is here! Woo hoo! I’m so looking forward to ditching the down coat and wearing bright colors! . Even though the weather here in Philadelphia is FAR from Spring-like, I still wanted to wear something colorful to mark the occasion.

Speaking of Spring, IGGI has debuted their new Spring Awakening collection that embodies the season with vibrant colors, lush draping and gorgeous prints. In true IGGI style these beautiful dresses highlight and celebrate the curvy/plus body. As you know I’m a sucker for prints, so the Carmelle wrap dress (in the second picture) is a standout for me. What is your favorite?

Have a wonderful day!

Dress: JCPenney

Sweater: Old Navy

Necklace: Nordstrom Rack

Heels: Nine West

grownandcurvywoman March 8, 2013

Casual Friday/Feel Good Day

TGIF everyone!

There once was a time I believed that plus size women should never wear printed clothing. I thought wearing prints would draw too much attention to my body which would then “invite” negative comments or reactions. So instead of thumbing my nose at those assholes, I gave in and hid myself in the most frumpy clothes I could find. This bold, geometric print INC dress I’m wearing today (from Gwynnie Bee ) would have been a definite “no-no” back then. Thank GOD that Georgette no longer exists! If she did I would’ve missed out on this fab dress that looks GREAT on my voluptuous body. Now, I could give a rats ass about what people might think or say about what I’m wearing. All that matters to me is when you feel good, you look good!

Have a wonderful weekend!