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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

Casual Friday/Fighting Old Man Winter

TGIF all!

Without realizing it, I’m wearing the  winterized version of this outfit I wore back in August.  Winter is my least favorite season so I can get a little gloomy while impatiently waiting for the Spring to come.  This year I plan to continue to wear bright colors and cheery outfits such as this one to keep the “winter blues” away.   I think this Gap blazer I ordered today should help out immensely!

Gap neon blazer

How do you combat the “winter blues”?

Have a wonderful evening!

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Cardigan: Old Navy

Skirt: Talbots Woman

Shell: Fashion Bug

Necklace: Forever 21

Belt: Eloquii

Casual Friday/Sho Nuff!

TGIF all!

I was feeling rather “Foxy Brown”-ish in my black turtle neck, leopard print skirt and faux leather jacket today. I was born in 1972 so I guess I unconsciously channeled my birth era in my outfit! It also gave me the opportunity to wear my early Christmas gift from Tamera (the wonderful woman who takes my blog pictures!). I love my new chunky gold bead necklace! It was the perfect accessory for this outfit. Thank you Tamera!

On a sad note, my heart and prayers go out the the victims and their families in Newtown,CT. This is a horrible tragedy and I pray that God embraces them in this time of indescribable grief.

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Jacket: Kohls
Turtleneck: Gap
Skirt: Michael Kors
Necklace: gifted by Tamera

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.

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

You Aint Nothin But A Hounddog

Happy Hump Day all!

Confession time, I didn’t know there was anything such as dogstooth.  I’m assuming its the  half-brother/sister of houndstooth being that the latter gets all the attention. Either way, when I saw this dogstooth pencil skirt on Simply Be’s website with 50% off, I had to make it mine.  Pairing the skirt with red seemed like a natural choice although  I could see myself wearing a cobalt blue with it in the future.   I wanted to add some  “edge” up my look so I wore my faux leather jacket from Kohls to “toughen” it up  (Me tough?! Ha! I still sleep with a night light! ). If the jacket looks familiar to you, I wore the green one here.  Lets just say, I’m slightly enamored with the jacket  🙂

I want to thank all of  you for your wonderful and encouraging  comments on my previous post “Change is Gonna Come”.  This might sound a little corny, but I feel closer to you ladies after reading your responses.  Again thank you for being the BEST readers in the world!!!

Are you a fan of dogs/houndstooth?

Have a great evening!

Skirt: Simply Be

Blouse: Ann Taylor Loft

Jacket: Kohls (here and get an additional 10% off with TENBLOG; this code can be combined with other Kohls codes)

Necklace: Lord & Taylor

Wedges: Bandolino

Bracelet: H&M