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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

Jewel of the Nile

Happy Hump Day all!

As you know, I love color blocking.  During the Summer it was easy to do but now that Fall is upon us, I was  facing a small dilemma…how do I color block in the Fall?    When I think  of Fall, I think of earthy colors  like browns and oranges.  Not wanting to slip back into the habit of wearing dark colors all the time, I had to find a solution.    While flipping through my latest issue of People Style Watch,  I solved my dilemma. The emergence of  jewel tones have come to my rescue!   After fishing through my closet, I came up with this color combo.    Now I can continue to color block all season long!

What jewel tones do you want to try?

Have a wonderful evening!

Blazer: Apt 9 (here  @ Kohls)

Skirt: Lane Bryant (here)

Blouse: Gap Outlet

Necklace: Ann Taylor Loft

Shoes: Nine West (here)

Walking on the Wild Side

Happy Hump Day all!

I have a confession to make… I’m obsessed with leopard print!   From shoes to skirs to sweaters, you name it I got it!  I know this  print can be scary for some but I’m here to tell you there’s  nothing to fear!  The items below can easily be added into your wardrobe.   You can wear leopard print from the supermarket to the office, it’s all about how you incorporate it.  Try mixing a leopard print top with red, black or cobalt blue jeans. Add a cardigan to a black dress or wear a trench with your jeans and t-shirt to instantly update your look.  If you’re looking to try something new this fall,  give leopard print a whirl!   

Have a wonderful day!

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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

All Good Things Must Come to an End

Happy Monday everyone!

Today is my first day back at work after being on vacation for a week.  I always struggle with  transitioning back into work  mode after  a great vacation .  I walk around the office pouting and procrastinate going through email from  the previous week.   I  sit at my desk and  daydream  about my vacation and begin plotting  my next getaway.

Getting  up this morning was a small feat because I wanted to  stay in bed so badly!   I knew if  called out  I would only be delaying the inevitable.  So I forced myself to ignore the urge to call out  and headed into the office.  I kept  my outfit simple  by pairing my  yellow pencil skirt with my newly acquired black & white striped top.  Ive always  liked the combo of yellow and black together.  I figured a pop of color would  help lift  my back to work blues.

How do you get back into “work mode” after a vacation?

Skirt & top: Eloquii

Blazer: Torrid

Pumps: Nine West

Bracelet: H&M

Early Preview of Fall Must Haves

Happy Hump Day all!

I know it’s only July but some retailers are starting to debut their Fall collections. It seems that rich jewel tone colors will be one of the trends for the season. As a lover of all things color, this is wonderful news to me! Here are some of the items that are on my Fall “must have”  list.

What are some items the  “must have”  items on your list?

Have a wonderful day!

Early Preview of Fall Must Haves