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grownandcurvywoman October 4, 2013

Casual Friday: Let’s Do Brunch!

TGIF all!

One of my goals this year was to meet and connect with my readers in person. I envisioned having brunch with you ladies (and some gents) laughing and having fun. Last month, I met lovely event planner Erika from Your Chic Is Showing and shared with her my idea. Erika has graciously put together a brunch meet and greet for me! Yay!

The meet and greet is on Sunday, October 27th at 12pm at Smoking Betty’s here in Philadelphia. Seating is limited so RSVP here before October 23rd! I’m SO excited to meet everyone. Your continuous support and love means so much to me.

I hope to see you at my brunch meet and greet on October 27th!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jacket: Target

Shirt: H&M

Pants: Talbots Woman

Shoes: Aldo

Necklace: c/o Lane Bryant

grownandcurvywoman April 15, 2013

Mission Accomplished

Happy Monday all!

It seems like I’ve been searching for a structured white blazer forever. I have almost every color blzaer except for white. Most plus size white blazers I found were either off white or ivory colored with 3/4 length sleeves, made with very lightweight (practically see through) material with a loose/boxy fit. I almost gave up on my search until I came across this white Tahari Woman blazer on Nordstrom.com . As you ladies know, online shopping can be tricky so I wanted to try the blazer on before buying it. Luckily my local Nordstrom had the blazer in stock so I called and had them hold a size 18 for me. The blazer fit my arms but was bulky in the waist and needed to be taken in. Lisa (the sales associate) informed me that Nordstrom offers alterations in house, something I didn’t know. I nearly did a somersault when she told me this! Their tailor came to the dressing room and pinned the blazer to the fit I desired. With the extra inches off my waist the blazer fit me perfectly. After paying for the blazer, I was told it would be ready the following Saturday for pick up. I picked up my blazer yesterday and was completely satisfied with the results. I’m glad that my search for the perfect white blazer is finally over!

Have a wonderful day!

P.S. Sorry for the poor quality pics. It was raining outside so I had to take these indoor.

Blazer: Tahari Woman

Pants: Calvin Klein

Shirt & Bracelet: H&M

Necklace: Macy’s

grownandcurvywoman August 16, 2012

Minnie & Me

Happy Hump Day everyone!

So today I decided to try something different by wearing all polka dots. When I got to work, my co-worker innocently said “Oh Minnie Mouse!” At first I was like “huh?” because I know I don’t resemble a mouse! Then it dawned on me she was talking about Minnie’s iconic polka dot red dress. I chuckled with her and nodded my head. I have nothing but love for Minnie Mouse . Shes a colorful, fun and confident gal. Heck she was color blocking way before we were! Her style is unfussy and classic, sort of like me! So here’s to Minnie!

Skirt: Talbots

Shirt: H&M+

Shoes: Nine West

Bracelet: Gap Outlet

Necklace: Nordstrom Rack

Belt: Target

grownandcurvywoman July 6, 2012

Casual Friday/White Out

TGIF!

If you havent noticed yet, its BLAZING hot outside! Dressing for work during a heat wave can be challenging . Its been said that wearing light colors keeps you cool because it doesn’t absorb heat. With that in mind, what better color to wear in this massive heat wave but ALL WHITE!

I paired my white trouser jeans from Talbots Woman with my cowl neck H&M tee. I wore wedges to keep the hem of my pants from dragging on the pavement. I added my new multicolored beaded Old Navy necklace for some color ( I can’t go without color!). When I got to work, I wore my denim blazer to keep with the casual Friday dress code.

How are you keeping cool while dressing for work?

Have a wonderful weekend!!