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grownandcurvywoman July 18, 2012

Perfectly Pleated…Again!

Happy Hump Day all!

Since I’ve gotten over my hang up with pleats, I had to have this orange midi skirt from City Chic. This is my first purchase from City Chic and the skirt doesn’t disappoint. Online the skirt appears light orange but its darker in person. It fits true to size so there was no gap in the waist for me. It’s lined so it isn’t sheer or see through. The skirt is a good way to introduce color into your work wardrobe. . You can also transition it into the fall by wearing a cardigan or a v neck sweater with it .

I shopped my closet and found this Gap Outlet shirt that I had forgotten about (I know that’s bad!). The shirt has flecks of orange in it which goes well with the skirt. I added my yellow necklace because for some reason it works with the outfit. Plus I love this necklace and will use any excuse to wear it!

How would you wear a colored pleated skirt? Have a great evening!

Skirt: City Chic

Shirt: Gap Outlet

Wedges: Kenneth Cole Reaction

Necklace: Bar III (Macys)

Bracelets: NY & Co

grownandcurvywoman July 12, 2012

Sugar & Spice and Everything Nice!

Happy Hump Day all!

I wanted my outfit today to be a complete 360 from what I wore on Monday. I decided to embrace my girly side by wearing this wonderful layered midi skirt from ASOS . As you know I’m all about keeping cool but professional when it comes to work wear. This skirt fits the bill because the material is light and fluid. I like how it seems to float when I walk. Like most of my skirts, it’s a tad big in the waist but I can live with it. It felt natural to pair my pink blazer with this light blue skirt. You can’t go wrong with that classic combo! I like keeping things simple (especially in the Summer) so I went with my white sleeveless blouse to wear under my blazer. To complete my girly look, I added my faux Michelle Obama pearls (as my friends call them!) and teal suede pumps (totally out of season but they work with this outfit so here they are!).

How do you embrace your girly side?

Skirt: ASOS Curve
Shirt: Old Navy
Blazer: Gap
Shoes: Naturalizer
Necklace: Lane Bryant

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grownandcurvywoman July 10, 2012

Leopard + Peplum= Love!

Happy Monday all!

Leopard print is one of those things you can either love or hate. I own leopard print flats but that was as far as I was willing to go until I saw this ASOS pencil skirt on their website (its sold out now) . Its has a body con fit to it but I like it! I didn’t want to wait to wear it for night out with the girls so I decided to start the week off wearing something bold. I figured my black peplum shirt and blazer would tone it down for the work place. I wore my peeptoe slingbacks to keep things tame (no pun intended). I topped the look off with gold accessories, nothing too flashy. I can definitely see myself wearing this through the Fall and Winter with black tights, a leather blazer and heeled booties.

On a serious note, I recommend reading this post on Full Figure Plus. It’s a great article about size acceptance and not crucifying your body. It made me think about the way I talk to myself at times. While I’ve come far in my self love journey, there is still work to do. I hope by reading this article you can feel less judgemental about your body.

Would you dare to wear leopard? Have a great evening!

Skirt: ASOS Curve

Shirt: ASOS Curve

Shoes: Nine West

Necklace: Gap Outlet

Bracelet: Lord & Taylor

grownandcurvywoman July 6, 2012

Casual Friday/White Out

TGIF!

If you havent noticed yet, its BLAZING hot outside! Dressing for work during a heat wave can be challenging . Its been said that wearing light colors keeps you cool because it doesn’t absorb heat. With that in mind, what better color to wear in this massive heat wave but ALL WHITE!

I paired my white trouser jeans from Talbots Woman with my cowl neck H&M tee. I wore wedges to keep the hem of my pants from dragging on the pavement. I added my new multicolored beaded Old Navy necklace for some color ( I can’t go without color!). When I got to work, I wore my denim blazer to keep with the casual Friday dress code.

How are you keeping cool while dressing for work?

Have a wonderful weekend!!