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Casual Friday/Wake Up Call

TGIF all!

I want to apologize for the lapse in posting. I got sick on Monday and have been out of it until today.  I had been having stomach problems for the past few weeks and I just chalked it up to being lactose intolerant.  But on Tuesday, things got worse with severe abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting.  I knew then it was something more than just lactose intolerance.  After spending a few hours in the ER and an ultrasound, I learned that I have gallstones which where causing my symptoms.  The doctor advised me that I would have change my eating and adopt a low fat diet avoid further painful episodes.   So no more fried and fatty foods which much to my dismay, has been the majority of my diet.  It’s one thing to look good on the outside but it’s another to take shitty care of yourself  inside. I’m not gonna lie, eliminating a lot of foods that I love has been downright frustrating, but it’s a must.   I’ll still enjoy a french fry or naughty desert once in a while but just not every other day.

On a happier note, I feel better and what way to show that by wearing a great dress!  When I was contacted by IGIGI to review one of their dresses, I nearly did a somersault!  I’ve been a huge fan of IGIGI for a while now, so this was an awesome opportunity.  I picked the Isolde Belted Dress in Parisian Green because I wanted something different from the dresses that I normally wear.  IGIGI doesn’t shy away from the full figure, they embrace it.  The material is not flimsy or thin.  It’s well constructed and contours to your body but not constricting.  The shape of the dress definitely holds up during the day.  I could easily move around due the stretch in the dress. The dolman sleeves don’t swallow up the dress like some dolman sleeve dresses do. I didn’t feel like I had bat wings or extra material under my arms.  I like showing off my shape so this might be a little too fitted for some, but go up a size if  you want a looser fit. You will still look fabulous!

Have a wonderful weekend!

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 Dress: IGIGI (gifted)

Belt: Eloquii (a belt comes w/the dress, but I decided to wear this one)

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