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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

Perfectly Pleated

Happy Hump Day!!!

As you have probably noticed, I love skirts. I have almost every style except a pleated skirt. When I was 18 years old, short pleated skirts were all the rage and I wanted one. I asked my mom to buy me one and she said no. When I asked why she said my hips and butt were too big and the skirt would make me look bigger. I remember instantly feeling bad about my body and wishing I could be smaller so I could wear the hottest trend. Looking back I knew my mom was coming from a place of love and concern but that stayed with me up until this day. So when I saw this pleated midi Eloquii skirt on sale with an additional 30% off, I decided to put that memory aside and go for it!

In person the skirt is more a sand color and not too light. My concerns about the pleats adding volume to my lower half were erased after putting it on. I think the pleats flatter my curves and don’t cling to my hips. The only downside is that the skirt is about an inch or two larger in the waist (I ordered an 18). This is not a deal breaker for me because a trip to the tailor will fix this(remember the tailor is your BFF!). The skirt is lined so it’s not sheer. Since its a neutral color, you can play around with different tops and accessories to achieve the look you want. I wore a lightweight denim shirt from Old Navy and gold accessories to compliment the skirt.

Would you wear a pleated skirt? Have a great day!

Skirt & stud earrings: Eloquii

Shirt: Old Navy

Necklace & bracelet: Lord and Taylor

Shoes: Aldo

Casual Friday/Keeping Cool

TGIF!!!

Today is all about keeping cool and wearing light fabrics. I love the warm days of summer, but when it becomes a brutal furnace outside all I want to do is stay inside. Since I don’t have that option I scoured my closet to find the easiest and lightest things to wear. I paired my neon-ish yellow tee-shirt and my orange print maxi skirt (formerly a dress!) together for a colorful yet cool combo. I added my blue necklace just for a pop of color.

What are your go to items to combat the heat? Have a great weekend!

Skirt (dress): the Avenue

Shirt: Old Navy

Belt: Old Navy

Sandals: Steve Madden

Necklace & Bracelet: Forever 21

FFFWeek 6/14/12 Pt. 1

Happy Monday all!

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of attending my first Full Figure Fashion Week! I have SO much to show you that one post will not be enough! I attended the Building Your Brand Through Social Media workshop moderated by Marie Denee (the Curvy Fashionista and one of my blogging heroes!). On the panel was Marina Zelner (Queen Grace Collection, fabulous plus size clothing), Alissa (from Stylish Curves, one of my favorite blogs) and Madeline Figueroa-Jones (EIC of Plus Model Magazine which features gorgeous plus size women). I learned SO much from the panel. Being at this workshop inspired me to think of the bigger picture and aim high. These women are intelligent, insightful and business savvy. They offered so much knowledge and insight into the various aspects of blogging. After the panel, I felt more empowered and will put what I learned into practice.

The highlight of the day was meeting bloggers who welcomed me when I first started blogging and bloggers I truly admire. Rebecca (from The Plus Side of Me),Olivia (from Wait Until Sunset), Nicole (from A Well Rounded Venture) and Izzy (from Izzy Gets Bizzy) embraced me and showed me a lot of love. They are WONDERFUL amazing women with such style and class. It was my honor to have met them.

Below are pictures from the panel. I forgot to get my nephew to take a picture of my outfit. I wore a tribal print Calvin Klein dress, DKNY denim blazer with accessories from Macy’s. I will be posting the Bloomingdales fashion show portion of my first day tomorrow. Have a wonderful evening!!!

Me and Marie Denee. My blogging hero and such a sweet person!
Me and Rebecca from the Plus Side of Me. She was the first blogger to reach out to me when I first started. Love this girl!
Me and Alissa from Stylish Curves. She was so sweet and friendly!!!
Me and Nicole from A Well Rounded Venture. Please check out her blog. She takes AMAZING pictures!!!
CUPCAKES…YUM!!!

Pretty Peplum Pt. 3

Happy Monday!

It’s rare that a trend comes along that has me falling head over heels in love. Peplum has done this to me. I have to restrict my purchases because if I had it my way, I would wear peplum skirts, shirts and dresses all the time! Why has peplum smitten me so? It’s the fit and flounce of the ruffle! I also think in some way it takes me back to when I was kid pretending to be a princess in my Sunday ruffled best. I’m addicted to ruffles and peplum has become my crack!

What trends are you in love with? Have a great evening!

Shirt: ASOS Curve (here)

Pants: the Avenue

Shoes: Nine West

Casual Friday/To the Max(i)

TGIF!!!

Nothing says summer to me more than a maxi dress. They are easy, breezy and fun. Plus they are great for dressing up or down. I decided to wear one of my favorite maxi dresses for a cute casual Friday outfit. I got this dress last summer from Simply Be . I feel so feminine and flirty whenever I wear it. The floral print isn’t overwhelming or garish and the violet color compliments my skin tone. I added sliver bangles and earrings to keep things simple and let the print stand out.

Please don’t forget to enter my Simply Be Tuxedo giveaway here. I’m also attending my first Full Figure Fashion Week in NYC next week (woo hoo!!!). Please let me know in the comments if you’re going, I would love to meet you!

Have a great weekend!!!

Dress: Simply Be

Sandals: DV by Dolce Vita

Bracelets & earrings: NY & Co.