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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

Spring Transitions

Happy Hump Day all!

This time of year is always tricky for me with DST and the transition of Winter into Spring. Lemme tell ya, DST has been kicking my butt! The time change has thrown off my sleep schedule so much I’ve been dragging myself out the bed in the morning. Last night I was finally able to get a full night of sleep so I hope this is a sign my body has adjusted to the time change. We’ll see!

Now that Spring is a mere week away I so badly want to ditch my down coat and multiple layers but the lingering cold weather won’t allow it. So until the weather warms, my Winter clothes will be sticking around. My outfit today is a combination of both seasons . Representing Winter we have my opaque tights, suede flats and spotted long sleeve cardigan. In the Spring corner we have my yellow pencil skirt, floral necklace and pink belt. The outfit works because I get to feel “Springy” while keeping warm against the late Winter chill.

How do you adjust to Spring transitions?

Have a wonderful day!

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Skirt: Eloquii

Cardigan: Old Navy

Necklace: Forever 21

Belt: Target

Flats: Truth or Dare by Madonna (via Macys)

5 Things I’m Loving Right Now

Happy Hump Day all!

1. Eshakti Dresses

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I’m going to need a second job to afford my love for Eshakti’s fab dresses! The best thing  about Eshakti is that ALL of their clothing (skirts, shirts, dresses and jackets) go up to a size 36! Plus they can customize any dress to fit your measurements. How great is that?!
 
 
 
 
2.
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I didnt think any game could surpass my love for “Words With Friends” but “Ruzzle” has! My nickname is “bxphlgal” if you wanna play!
 
 

3. “Justified”:

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One of the BEST dramas on television right now (next to Scandal of course!).   The series is about US Deputy Marshall Raylan Givens trying to enforce the law and old demons in  Kentucky.  Superb acting, complex characters and explosive storylines are the highlight of this show. I highly recommend checking  this gem out on Tuesday nights at 10pm on FX.
 

4. Museums:  I love museums but I don’t get to visit them as much as Id like, so this Spring Im going to make up for lost time.  I have trips planned to the Barnes Foundation (here in Philly), the Guggenheim, the Museum of Sex (yes its a real museum! lol) and the Studio Museum of Harlem.

5. Fun, flirty necklaces:

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What are you currently loving right now?

 
 Have a great day!

Sip Swap & Shop

Hey everyone!

Last Saturday I attended the Philadelphia Style Bloggers’s (which I am a member of) Sip Swap and Shop at the Wardrobe Boutique.  The event was also PSB  first birthday party for our group! PSB’s president, Karima of Skinny Minority graciously invited me to be on their panel of bloggers to give style and shopping advice to the attendees.   I was so excited to be apart of this because it was my first time being on a panel as a blogger.   Also on the panel was Karima,  Jessie of Trend Hungry and Mecca of Styled Out Loud.

The event was a great opportunity for me to speak with women about cultivating their own style. I wanted them to know that style has no age or size.   I was also great to see the beautiful Nel of Girls of Plenty who came from Washington DC (with her fab friends)  to show us some love. My friends Tawanda and Tamera came out to support the event and scored some GREAT bargains.  I had such a great time at this event and look forward to more!

Shirt: JCPenney (4 years old)

Peplum: Forever 21 (sold out online but available in some Forever 21 stores)

Jeans: INC (Macys)

Boots: Kenneth Cole Reaction

Casual Friday/Latest Inspiration

TGIF everybody!

I’m always inspired by the fabulous plus size bloggers I follow.  Their blogs encourage me to pair items I would never thought to wear together.  My outfit today  is   inspired  by Tanesha of  Girl With Curves  post Layer Trick  .  After I saw her post,  I had to try layering a blouse underneath my sleeveless peplum shirt!  To achieve this look, I put  my  faux leather peplum shirt and  my 3/4 sleeve polka dot blouse together.   The blouse was thin enough to fit comfortably underneath the  shirt without adding bulk.  I didn’t want to wear all black so I opted for my fuchsia slim ankle pants for a pop of color (it wasn’t that cold today so my ankles didn’t freeze!).   I really liked how the blouse and peplum shirt looked together.  I will definitely wear this combo again.  Thanks Tanesha for the inspiration!

What clothes have you been inspired to wear?

Have a wonderful evening!

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Peplum shirt: Forever 21 (appears to be sold out online)

Blouse: Old Navy

Pants: Eloquii

Wedges: BCBGeneration

Necklace: Macys

What Shall I Wear?

Happy Monday all!

If  you are like me, you probably have a few more holiday parties to attend this week.  What to wear to these soirees can definitely drop to the bottom of your “To Do” list as you finish up last minute gift shopping and other holiday preparations.  So if you still have a holiday party or two left here are a few outfit suggestions.

Have a great day!

Holiday Party With Your Hunny

Sophisticated Lady

Office Holiday Party

Touch of Leather

“Polyanna” Dinner with the Girls

Punch It Up