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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

Weekend Edition: Full Figure Fashion Week Pt. 1

Happy Monday all!

First I want to apologize for my lack of posting last week.  I was in  NYC for  Full Figure Fashion Week and the Blogging While Brown conference, so needless to say I was pooped!  Last Wednesday, I was invited to the Lane Bryant Blogger Conference with several other awesome bloggers.  At the breakfast I finally got to meet Dani from DIYFATSION   (who is such a sweetie in person!), Meaghan from Little Lime Dress , Bella from Bella Styles and CeCe from the Big Girl Blog (you must check out her amazing blog!).  I also got to reconnect with the lovely Parker from Everyday Runway 365, the sweet Rebecca from The Plus Side of Me and bubbly Oliva from Wait Until the Sunset (who is THE life of the party lemme tell ya!). .

Love, love, love Ivory of Ivory Jinelle outfit!!!

In the afternoon, Lane Bryant treated us to a delicious  lunch to discuss their plans for  their A/W collection.  They explained that they are  committed to  providing fashionable and trendy clothing to plus size women.  During the Q&A poriton of the presentation Lane Bryant was open to all the comments/suggestions  bloggers had about their line.  They gave us a sneak peek of their upcoming A/W 13 collection and I can say I’m truly excited about the direction they are taking.

I had a completely different outfit planned for the blogger conference but at the last minute  dress I wanted  to wear  didn’t fit (that’s what I get for not trying it on at the store!).  Luckily I packed  my Lane Bryant skinny jeans  so they saved the day!

Stay tuned for  more FFFWeek recaps this week!

How was your week/weekend?

Have a great day!

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Jacket: Lane Bryant

Shirt: H&M

Jeans: Lane Bryant

Necklace: c/o Lane Bryant

Sandals: Steve Madden

Bracelet: NY & Co.

Sonsi “BeYOUtiful” Blogger Party

Happy Hump Day!!!

Last Friday, I was invited to Sonsi Blogger “BeYOUtiful” Pop Up party as apart of FFFWeek. This was my very first blogger function and I was beyond excited to be invited. The energy in the room was warm and positive. It was great to mingle with fellow bloggers and meet new people. There were giveaways, spa stations and yummy breakfast food (loved the mini waffle on a stick!). Brands such as Catherine’s, Sydney’s Closet and SWAK were also present giving us a sneak peek of their Fall lines. These brands are committed to the plus size consumer and take us VERY seriously. I was able to speak to a few of them and was excited to see what they have in store for us.

For this event, I wore my colorblock maxi dress from Eloquii which I got many compliments on. As you know I love maxi dresses and this dress doesn’t disappoint!

This was my last FFFWeek event and I was glad I decided to come. Attending FFFWeek was a wonderful experience that made me feel proud to be a curvy woman! I cant wait until next year and I hope to see YOU there too!

Have a great day!!!

FFFWeek 6/14/12 Pt. 1

Happy Monday all!

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of attending my first Full Figure Fashion Week! I have SO much to show you that one post will not be enough! I attended the Building Your Brand Through Social Media workshop moderated by Marie Denee (the Curvy Fashionista and one of my blogging heroes!). On the panel was Marina Zelner (Queen Grace Collection, fabulous plus size clothing), Alissa (from Stylish Curves, one of my favorite blogs) and Madeline Figueroa-Jones (EIC of Plus Model Magazine which features gorgeous plus size women). I learned SO much from the panel. Being at this workshop inspired me to think of the bigger picture and aim high. These women are intelligent, insightful and business savvy. They offered so much knowledge and insight into the various aspects of blogging. After the panel, I felt more empowered and will put what I learned into practice.

The highlight of the day was meeting bloggers who welcomed me when I first started blogging and bloggers I truly admire. Rebecca (from The Plus Side of Me),Olivia (from Wait Until Sunset), Nicole (from A Well Rounded Venture) and Izzy (from Izzy Gets Bizzy) embraced me and showed me a lot of love. They are WONDERFUL amazing women with such style and class. It was my honor to have met them.

Below are pictures from the panel. I forgot to get my nephew to take a picture of my outfit. I wore a tribal print Calvin Klein dress, DKNY denim blazer with accessories from Macy’s. I will be posting the Bloomingdales fashion show portion of my first day tomorrow. Have a wonderful evening!!!

Me and Marie Denee. My blogging hero and such a sweet person!
Me and Rebecca from the Plus Side of Me. She was the first blogger to reach out to me when I first started. Love this girl!
Me and Alissa from Stylish Curves. She was so sweet and friendly!!!
Me and Nicole from A Well Rounded Venture. Please check out her blog. She takes AMAZING pictures!!!
CUPCAKES…YUM!!!