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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

My Style Inspiration: Stylish Curves

Happy Hump Day all! Hope everyone is getting ready for Thanksgiving tomorrow!  I’m headed to NYC  later today to spend the holiday with my family.   We always have a great time together so I’m really  looking forward to hanging out with them.

Today I’m featuring one of my favorite bloggers  Alissa from Stylish Curves.  I discovered Stylish Curves browsing through the internet while  out on FMLA last year.  Alissa’s blog opened up a world of plus size retailers  that I didn’t even know existed.  I instantly became a fan of her “Style Journey” posts featuring her in  fabulous clothes.  Prior to discovering her blog, I didn’t think plus size women could dress fashionably.  Alissa totally crushed that belief and Ive been a loyal follower since.

Alissa  is also a staunch advocate for plus size women within the fashion industry.  Recently she was on Good Morning America discussing  how plus sized women are perceived and overlooked in fashion. Alissa wasn’t afraid to speak her mind and voiced many sentiments we  feel about the industry. Her presence on GMA was important because it contradicts many stereotypes that continue to exist.  Alissa was beautiful,  poised and confident, something many people don’t see plus size women as.  This is why she  is my style inspiration!

Please show Alissa some love and check out her blog Stylish Curves!

Have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!

Disclaimer: All photographs  are property of  Stylish Curves.  I was given permission to use the above photographs for this post.

Everyday Glam

Happy Monday all!

Now that  the holiday season is pretty much here, all kinds of  glamorous party wear is being offered.  But did you know that  it’s not just for cocktail and formal parties? You can add some  glam to your work outfit with just a few tweaks.  Try wearing a sequin tank underneath a cardigan.  Pair your jacquard pants with a button up and flats.  Or if that’s not your cup of tea, how about that dress hanging in your closet with the beading around the neck or hem ?  By adding a cardigan or blazer you can transform it  into a work appropriate outfit!  That is what I did to this fabulously beaded eShakti dress.   Plus if you have an after work holiday dinner or party,  lose the cardigan and add some heels for the perfect after hours ensemble.

How do you do to add glam to your everyday look?

Have a wonderful evening!

Dress: eShakti (eShakti is offering a $25 gift certificate for all first time registrants!)

Cardigan: Old Navy

Belt: Eloquii

Bracelet: Lord & Taylor

Turkey Day Sparkle

Happy Veterans Day all!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and along with it all the stress of a major holiday! While fretting over menus, home and family, what to wear to Thanksgiving dinner is the last thing on your mind. So here are a few outfit ideas that can be recreated with items you already have in your closet. Jazz up a pair of jeans with some sparkly flats. Add a colorful belt to a printed cardigan. These easy, quick suggestions will add  pizazz to your holiday wardrobe. Plus you’ll look great while serving that delicious turkey!

Have a great evening!

Casual with Some Sparkle

Old Navy long sleeve top
oldnavy.gap.com

Plus size jeans
simplybe.com

Pop of Color

Stretch pants
eloquii.com

Spike earrings
$7.95 – newlook.com

Add Some (faux) Leather

Dorothy Perkins blouse
dorothyperkins.com

Dorothy perkin
dorothyperkins.com

Nine west boots
$165 – eluxe.ca

My Style Inspiration: The Style Climber

TGIF everyone!

Today I am starting a new feature called “My Style Inspiration” to showcase bloggers that inspire me with  their unique sense of  style and beauty.  Ever since I came across Candace’s blog The Style Climber, I’ve been hooked because of   her classy and effortlessly chic style.  Candace  flaunts her curves in vibrant colors and in rich  print (which you know I love!).  Her wonderful eye for  clothes makes a her  great thrifter.   She can take a vintage shirt and pair it in such a way you would never know it’s from another era.  Candace’s confidence , beauty and sophistication shines through in every  post , this is why she is my style inspiration. 

Check out Canadce’s blog The Style Climber and show her some love! 

Who is your style inspiration?

Have a wonderful weekend!

Disclaimer: All photographs  are property of The Style Climber.  I was given permission to use the above photographs for this post.

My Life on Instagram

Happy Tuesday all!

Yesterday Hurricane Sandy  wrecked havoc in my area but  I made it safely through the storm.  Things are slowly getting back to normal and Sandy has moved on! Good riddance!

Some of you that follow me on Twitter know that I am also on Instagram.  I always wanted to put my Instagram pics on my blog but WordPress didnt allow it…until yesterday!   To celebrate this I wanted to share some of  my favorite Instagram pics with you!

If you are on Instagram, please follow me at grownandcurvywoman!

Have a great day!