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grownandcurvywoman February 18, 2013

41 and Feeling Fine!

Happy Sunday all!

Today is my 41st birthday and I’m feeling fine! I’m extremely grateful to see another year of life. This year I plan to visit Paris, continue a healthy lifestyle and apply for a doctorate in social work (finally!). So far my forties are becoming the best years of my adult life!

Here’s a pic of what I wore to dinner with my friend Andrea. It was a casual dinner but I didn’t feel like wearing jeans today so I opted for my black & white striped pencil skirt and red peplum top.

Have a wonderful night!

Skirt: Old Navy

Shirt: ASOS Curve

Bracelet: NY & Co

grownandcurvywoman February 16, 2013

Spring Trends

TGIF everyone!

grownandcurvywoman February 11, 2013

Gotta Have it for Spring

Happy Monday all!

Since I’ve been home recuperating from gallbladder surgery (I’ll be back to work on Thursday), I have been scouring the web for Spring must haves. I picked the items below because I know I’ll get a lot of use throughout the Spring and Summer. I haven’t had a good Spring trench coat in years so that was high on my list. The maxi dress and ankle pants can be worn with blazers and colorful cardigans as the weather warms. The chevron skirt can’t be worn now with opaque tights and my faux leather jacket. As for the flats, who can resist a pair of yellow ones?! I often use yellow as a neutral in many of my outfits so they will get a lot of wear. I’ve been wanting sliver heels because they are a great substitute for white shoes (which don’t look so good on me! LOL).

What are some of your Spring must haves?

Have a great day!

Spring Must Haves by bxphlgal featuring high heel shoes

1. Avenue Polka Dot Maxi Dress
2. JCrew Valentina mirror heels
3. Prabal Gurung for Target Flats in Amazing Yellow
4. Talbot Curvy Fit Super Crop Pant
5. Ralph Lauren Polka Dot Ankle Pants
6. Simply Be Peplum Trench Coat
7. Lane Bryant Chevron Pencil Skirt

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!