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Happy Monday all!

My holiday social life kicked up in high gear last week and ended on a fabulous note.  On Saturday afternoon I had the pleasure of having  lunch with a  group of beautiful and intelligent women.   We came together to see our dear friend who had come back East for the holidays. We discussed everything from “Scandal” (totally obsessed with that show!) to current political issues. I could kick myself for not bringing my camera to get a group shot of these lovely ladies!

Later that evening Tamera, Latasha and I got together for our gift exchange dinner.  This time I didn’t forget my camera and I was able to take some pictures between gift giving and laughs.  Dinner was delicious  and we had an awesome time.    After dinner we wandered the mall and finished our Christmas shopping.

While at Macys Saturday morning I saw this sequin jacket hanging on the rack.   This time last year I would have NEVER thought to buy this this jacket. I would have told myself that I looked like a big disco ball and passed it by.  Now I no longer feel that negative about my body so I snatched up the last 2x.   Once I tried the jacket on, I knew I was going to buy it and wear it to dinner that night.  I’m so glad I bought this jacket because it represents how far I’ve come from the person I used to be.

I want to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Have a wonderful day!

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The beautiful Latasha and Tamera!

Jacket: INC (Macys)

Tank: ASOS Curve

Jeans: Harmony & Havoc (via Macys)

Booties: Kenneth Cole Reaction

Necklace: Target

What Shall I Wear?

Happy Monday all!

If  you are like me, you probably have a few more holiday parties to attend this week.  What to wear to these soirees can definitely drop to the bottom of your “To Do” list as you finish up last minute gift shopping and other holiday preparations.  So if you still have a holiday party or two left here are a few outfit suggestions.

Have a great day!

Holiday Party With Your Hunny

Sophisticated Lady

Office Holiday Party

Touch of Leather

“Polyanna” Dinner with the Girls

Punch It Up

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

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)

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.