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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

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.

Everyday Glam

Happy Monday all!

Now that  the holiday season is pretty much here, all kinds of  glamorous party wear is being offered.  But did you know that  it’s not just for cocktail and formal parties? You can add some  glam to your work outfit with just a few tweaks.  Try wearing a sequin tank underneath a cardigan.  Pair your jacquard pants with a button up and flats.  Or if that’s not your cup of tea, how about that dress hanging in your closet with the beading around the neck or hem ?  By adding a cardigan or blazer you can transform it  into a work appropriate outfit!  That is what I did to this fabulously beaded eShakti dress.   Plus if you have an after work holiday dinner or party,  lose the cardigan and add some heels for the perfect after hours ensemble.

How do you do to add glam to your everyday look?

Have a wonderful evening!

Dress: eShakti (eShakti is offering a $25 gift certificate for all first time registrants!)

Cardigan: Old Navy

Belt: Eloquii

Bracelet: Lord & Taylor

Casual Friday/Remember the Tights!

TGIF everybody!

The last time that I could remember wearing  colored tights is when   I was 10 years old.  My family had gone to the Poconos with members of our church congregation for a weekend getaway.   Dinner that Saturday night was at a fancy restaurant so my mom had to dress us up.   I remember  wearing  a red dress with white tights and shiny patent leather shoes.  My mom had pulled my hair up into a ponytail and topped it off with a red bow.  I remember feeling so pretty and a little grown up because my shoes had a slight wedge  which I thought were high heels!  Dressing up that  night was one of the highlights of that trip which has always stuck with me.

Honestly I can’t point to one reason why I  stopped wearing colored tights.  Maybe I  told myself I could only wear black or brown tights.  Maybe I felt my legs were too big for colored tights.  Either way as you can see, I no longer feel that way!

Would you wear colored tights? If so, what color?

Have a wonderful weekend!

Jacket: JCPenney (about 4 yrs old)

Shirt: Old Navy

Skirt: Lane Bryant

Tights: Lane Bryant

Flats: Nine West

Necklace: Macys

Turkey Day Sparkle

Happy Veterans Day all!

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and along with it all the stress of a major holiday! While fretting over menus, home and family, what to wear to Thanksgiving dinner is the last thing on your mind. So here are a few outfit ideas that can be recreated with items you already have in your closet. Jazz up a pair of jeans with some sparkly flats. Add a colorful belt to a printed cardigan. These easy, quick suggestions will add  pizazz to your holiday wardrobe. Plus you’ll look great while serving that delicious turkey!

Have a great evening!

Casual with Some Sparkle

Old Navy long sleeve top
oldnavy.gap.com

Plus size jeans
simplybe.com

Pop of Color

Stretch pants
eloquii.com

Spike earrings
$7.95 – newlook.com

Add Some (faux) Leather

Dorothy Perkins blouse
dorothyperkins.com

Dorothy perkin
dorothyperkins.com

Nine west boots
$165 – eluxe.ca

Summer Hold Over

Happy Monday all! Hope you had a great weekend and turned those clocks back!

Like almost everybody I try to the get the most wear out of my clothing. Some of myclothes are interchangeable from season to season like this Adrianna Papell dress I’m wearing today. I first wore it in the Spring but always felt that the dress was more for the Fall. So when the weather cooled down I couldn’t wait to slap on some black tights and ankle boots with this dress. Instead of a black cardigan or blazer I opted for my faux leather Kohl’s jacket. As you can see I’m getting ALOT of usage out this jacket! Honestly I wear it about 3 times a week. The jacket has been my go to  instead of wearing a black blazer or cardigan. I like how it adds just a little edge to my outfit.

How do you get the most wear out of your clothes?

Have a great evening!

Dress: Adrianna Papell (no longer in stock at Nordstroms)

Jacket: Elle (Kohls)

Booties: Bandolino

Necklace: Nordstrom Rack

Bracelet: Forever 21

Tights: Lane Bryant