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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

Catwalk in Aisle 7

Happy Monday everybody!

I should be relaxing on my day off  but  instead I’m trying to finish up my  “To Do” list from the weekend.  When I usually  run errands  I wear jeans, sneakers and a sweater because its quick and easy.  Today I updated my errand “uniform” because you can be stylish and comfortable while going to the grocery store.  Instead of wearing jeans, I wore red cords for a pop of color. I decided to substitute the sweater with a denim shirt.   I slipped on leopard print flats which are just as comfortable as  my sneakers.  By making these simple changes  my boring errand “uniform” turned  into a cute outfit.

Do you have an errand “uniform”? If so, how would you make it more stylish?

Have a wonderful day!

Cords: Lands End

Shirt: Old Navy

Coat: Simply Be

Flats: Nine West

Bag: Coach

Back in Black

Happy Thursday all!

I want apologize for my lack of blogging this week. I got KOed by the flu earlier this week and just returned to work today.  I feel 100% better now and so  happy to be able t0 breathe out of both nostrils!

The dress I’m wearing today is from the Sean Anthony Designs Fall Collection.  I bought  this  dress during their trunk show at BellaNOR Boutique last Saturday evening.  BellaNOR is a wonderful plus size boutique here in Philadelphia  featuring many labels such as Monif C, Igigi and Kioynna.  I’ve driven past the boutique a few times and wanted to stop in but never  had the chance so the trunk show was the perfect opportunity to check it out.

I was immediately drawn to the dress because  I don’t own a LBD! (bad blogger, bad! LOL).  Another thing that drew me  in was the asymmetrical neckline.  Usually plus size dresses have either a vee or scoop neck so this was different.  The dress accentuates your curves but it isn’t tight or constricting.  The  comfortable  knit material has great stretch to it which didn’t ride up when I walked.   The length is appropriate for work and looks great with heels.  It’s a dress that can easily go from day to night with a switch of  shoes and accessories.

I paired my dress with gold accessories and my leopard print kitten heels (which are so comfy I want to wear them everyday!) to finish my outfit.  I would definitely  recommend you check out Sean Anthony Designs. The collection offers quality clothing  at affordable prices.  We need to support designers who want to provide stylish, good quality clothing to curvy women .   Also if you are in the Philadelphia area, please visit BellaNOR Boutique.  The boutique provides  a much needed space where the  plus size consumer  can feel wonderful about herself and her body.

Have a wonderful evening!

Dress: Sean Anthony Designs

Shoes: Nine West

Necklace: Macy’s

Bracelets: Ann Taylor Loft

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)

A Second Time Around

Happy Monday all!

On Saturday I started packing up my Spring/Summer clothes (bummer!) and unpacking my Fall clothes.  It was fun taking out my Fall clothes and seeing what I have.  This time last year I was completely at a lost for how to wear my clothes, but now I’m excited about trying new combos.  My outfit today is one of those experimental combos.  While it’s not earth shattering or avant garde, its different for me.   I’ve had this purple Gap v-neck sweater for almost 3 years and would only pair it with  pants.  I decided to wear it over my favorite JCPenney dress that I wore here.  I added my ASOS Curve skinny bow belt to complete the look.  I’m a huge fan of booties, so this was an opportunity for me to break in my new Bandolino suede booties. While the heel isn’t high, its narrow so needless to say I had a few near slips in the hallway at work today!

Have you unpacked your Fall clothes yet?

Have a wonderful evening!

Dress: JCPenney

Sweater: Gap Outlet

Belt: ASOS Curve

Booties: Bandolino

Its Hard to Say Goodbye

TGIF all!

Since today is the last day of summer, I wanted to say goodbye by wearing a fun, colorful outfit.  This summer I took my love for color to new heights and wore combinations I wouldn’t have dared to try last year.  I was bolder and more creative with my clothing choices. Heck I even posted a  picture of myself in a bathing suit !

So farewell summer, Ill see you again next year!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Buh Bye!

Cardigan: Old Navy

Pants: Avenue (here on SALE!!!)

Shirt: Ann Taylor Loft

Flats: Libby Edelman

Necklace: Gap Outlet

Bracelet: NY & Co.