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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

OOTD/The Girls are Alright

Hope everyone is enjoying their Good Friday and preparing for the Easter weekend.

Since I was off today, I needed to hit the mall to return some items. Instead of putting on my usual jean and sweater combo, I decided to dress it up a little. I paired my yellow t-shirt with my black and white striped blazer and my black skinny jeans. I added my Jeffrey Campbell wedges to the outfit. Although these wedges are sky high (over 5 inches) they are very comfortable. I think I was successful in dressing up my day off outfit.

Underneath my shirt I’m wearing my brand new Elomi bra that I ordered at the Bare Necessities booth at NJFFW. The bra is the Herminone Spacer Underwire Bra in charcoal. Honestly its the best fitting bra I’ve ever owned. The bra is comfortable and extremely supportive. The support lasts you all day. Not once today did I have to adjust the bra to stop my breasts from drooping due to lack of support. The straps did not dig into my shoulders like the bras that was wearing (Isis from Bare Necessities told me the band should support your breasts, not the straps). There is no bulging under my arms and no spillage over the cups. It’s a pretty bra with lace detailing on the sides. If you are looking for a good supportive bra, definitely give Elomi a try.

Have a Happy Easter!!!

Blazer: Nordstrom Rack

Jeans: Style & Co (Macy’s)

Shirt: Old Navy

Wedges: Jeffrey Campbell

Necklace: Forever 21

Orange Crush

Happy Hump Day everyone! Two more days til the weekend!

Yesterday I was browsing through my local H&M and I noticed it carried the H&M+ line. After walking around in the section for about 15 minutes I wasnt impressed with the collection at all. It had all the typical colors (black & white) and nothing remotely trendy. I was about to turn to leave when a rack of chinos caught my eye. The rack had navy blue chinos (of course!) and ORANGE?! I blinked twice because its rare to see orange pants for plus size women hanging on a rack. I immediately grabbed the largest size (24) because I know H&M pants run small and I knew I wouldnt be able to get into a size 20 pant. I’m so glad I got the 24 because they fit comfortably and aren’t snug or tight. The waist was too big but it was nothing a belt couldn’t solve. I love the melon orange color of the pants. It’s not too bright or too light. It’s a perfect color to match with prints and pastels. I paired the slacks with my orange print tie neck blouse that I had buried in my drawer. I added my bright blue blazer to for a pop of color. I am very satisfied with my first H&M+ purchase.

Have you checked out the H&M+ collection yet? Have a great evening!!!

Pants: H&M+

Blouse: Old Navy (bought it Fall 2011)

Blazer: Eloquii

Wedges: Enzo Angolini

Bracelet: Lord & Taylor

Me and my Sexy Self

Happy Hump Day everybody!!! Half the week is already over! Time sure does fly!!!

Sexy is something I never used to think of myself as. I always equated being sexy with Victoria Secret models and skinny starlets. Since I’ve began loving my body, Ive realized that every curve of me is sexy. I wanted to highlight these sexy curves, so I wore my Michael Kors pencil skirt and red blouse together. Once I put the outfit on, I instantly felt like sashaying down the hallway. Red is such a sexy color. I feel strong and bold whenever I wear it. For years I wouldn’t wear anything that would show off my voluptuous shape because I was ashamed of myself. I look back at those years and I can’t ever imagine going back to that old Georgette. This Georgette is claiming her sexy with bold colors and curve hugging clothes. I’m proud of this body and if you don’t like it, then too bad!

What clothing do you own that makes you feel sexy and strong? Have a wonderful evening!!!

Blazer: Torrid

Skirt: Michael Kors

Blouse: Ann Taylor Loft

Necklace: Macys

Shoes: Nine West

Bright Monday

Happy Monday everybody! Hope you had a great weekend. I dared to venture out on St. Patrick’s Day and had a great time with my girls. The weather was beautiful and the laughs were plentiful!

Monday is always tough because I immediately begin to wish for the weekend. To combat my Monday Blues I wanted to wear something bright & cheery (although I’m FAR from being bright & cheery at 6:30am!!!) . I decided to wear my neon floral blouse from the Gap Outlet and my neon green cardigan from Old Navy. The blouse is colorful but not loud and is really pretty. I wanted the colors of the blouse and cardigan to be the center of attention, so I kept it simple with black slacks and wedge heels. I added my sliver necklace & earrings to finish off the outfit.

What do you do to combat the Monday Blues? Have a great day!!!

Cardigan: Old Navy

Blouse: Gap Outlet

Pants: Eloquii

Shoes: Bandolino wedges

Necklace & Earrings: Old Navy

Purple Reign

TGIF everyone!!! Hope you have great plans for tonight and the weekend. I was off today so I have a three day weekend! Yay!!!

My outfit today is inspired by an amazing blogger LuAnne (www.weeshasworld.com). About a week ago I was feeling rather daring so I ordered a pair of purple skinny jeans from Macy’s. When my jeans arrived last Friday afternoon , I instantly began to regret my decision. The old negative thoughts came rushing back once I tried them on…”Youre too big to wear these jeans”..”My ass is too fat for these”…”I’m too old to wear this!”. Next thing I knew I was putting them back in the wrapping to return them. I decided to think about whether to keep them or not. Since I subscribe to LuAnne’s blog, I saw that she wrote a post about being plus size and wearing purple skinny jeans! Reading her words inspired me to stop tearing myself down. I put the jeans back on but this time I didn’t skewer myself. After a second look, I realized I looked good in these jeans! The jeans aren’t tight or uncomfortable. They stretch so I’m not confined or stiff. The color isn’t too bright or dark. I felt so good about myself in these jeans that I wore them to work on Tuesday (I’m not in court on this day, so I can wear jeans). I got so many compliments from various people. Tamera (aka Le Mer! LOL) took my picture for Pose and my outfit was chosen to be featured! If I had listened to the negative thoughts I would’ve been taking two steps back. I can’t live my life worrying about what others may think or say. I wasted ALOT of my adult life doing this. Live YOUR life and LOVE who you are!

Thank you LuAnne for your post and inspiring women to love themselves no matter what! Have a great weekend!!!

Jeans: DKNY

Sweater: Old Navy

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell

Necklace: Forever 21

Bracelet: H&M