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grownandcurvywoman February 11, 2013

Gotta Have it for Spring

Happy Monday all!

Since I’ve been home recuperating from gallbladder surgery (I’ll be back to work on Thursday), I have been scouring the web for Spring must haves. I picked the items below because I know I’ll get a lot of use throughout the Spring and Summer. I haven’t had a good Spring trench coat in years so that was high on my list. The maxi dress and ankle pants can be worn with blazers and colorful cardigans as the weather warms. The chevron skirt can’t be worn now with opaque tights and my faux leather jacket. As for the flats, who can resist a pair of yellow ones?! I often use yellow as a neutral in many of my outfits so they will get a lot of wear. I’ve been wanting sliver heels because they are a great substitute for white shoes (which don’t look so good on me! LOL).

What are some of your Spring must haves?

Have a great day!

Spring Must Haves by bxphlgal featuring high heel shoes

1. Avenue Polka Dot Maxi Dress
2. JCrew Valentina mirror heels
3. Prabal Gurung for Target Flats in Amazing Yellow
4. Talbot Curvy Fit Super Crop Pant
5. Ralph Lauren Polka Dot Ankle Pants
6. Simply Be Peplum Trench Coat
7. Lane Bryant Chevron Pencil Skirt

grownandcurvywoman February 6, 2013

Sip Swap & Shop

Hey everyone!

Last Saturday I attended the Philadelphia Style Bloggers’s (which I am a member of) Sip Swap and Shop at the Wardrobe Boutique. The event was also PSB first birthday party for our group! PSB’s president, Karima of Skinny Minority graciously invited me to be on their panel of bloggers to give style and shopping advice to the attendees. I was so excited to be apart of this because it was my first time being on a panel as a blogger. Also on the panel was Karima, Jessie of Trend Hungry and Mecca of Styled Out Loud.

The event was a great opportunity for me to speak with women about cultivating their own style. I wanted them to know that style has no age or size. I was also great to see the beautiful Nel of Girls of Plenty who came from Washington DC (with her fab friends) to show us some love. My friends Tawanda and Tamera came out to support the event and scored some GREAT bargains. I had such a great time at this event and look forward to more!

Shirt: JCPenney (4 years old)

Peplum: Forever 21 (sold out online but available in some Forever 21 stores)

Jeans: INC (Macys)

Boots: Kenneth Cole Reaction

grownandcurvywoman January 30, 2013

Vegas!

Happy Hump Day all!

Over the weekend I headed to Las Vegas with my buddy Tamera and her grandmother for a mini vacay. This was Tamera’s first time in Vegas and she had a blast! I played blackjack for the first time, won some money, ate great food and hung out all night (trust me I’m feeling it today! LOL). While this was my fourth time in Vegas its always a new experience with different people. Tamera and her grandmother (Granny as we call her) were the best travel companions anyone could ask for!

Here are a few pictures from my Vegas vacation!

Have a wonderful day!

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grownandcurvywoman January 26, 2013

Casual Friday/Learning Curve

TGIF all!

You know when you have an idea for an outfit but when you put it on its nothing like you imagined? That is how I feel about my outfit today. I thought I would create a striped suit with my Old Navy pencil skirt and Nordstrom Rack blazer. In my mind it thought it would look stylish but after I put it on, I didn’t feel so stylish. Since I always wait to the last minute to get dressed in the morning, I had no choice but to wear it to work. While I don’t hate the outfit, I think I should have worn something different with the skirt. The beauty of fashion is that you can take risks and try new things. Through trial and error you learn what does and doesn’t work for you. I will definitely wear these separates again, just not together!

How do you handle a fashion disappointment?

I’m off to Vegas tomorrow morning so I will be back next Wednesday with pics of my mini vacation!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Blazer: Nordstrom Rack

Skirt: Old Navy

Shirt: ASOS Curve

Bracelet: NY & Co.

Necklace: Gap Outlet

grownandcurvywoman January 7, 2013

Happy Blogoversary to Me!

Happy Monday all!

Yesterday was my blog’s first anniversary! YAY!!!!

This time last year I nervously clicked the “publish” button and viola! Grown and Curvy Woman was born. This little blog has made a BIG impact on my life. Blogging has really opened and expanded my world in such a positive way. It has taught me to be more creative, self-confident and less shy. I’m now more willing to step outside my comfort zone and try new things. My blog has also given me a source of pride that I haven’t felt in years.

There are two people I need to thank because without them I wouldn’t be here. Thank you Thomasena for introducing me to WordPress and encouraging me to start my blog. There are not enough ways to say thank you to Tamera (aka Le Mer) for her unwavering support. When I asked Tamera a year ago if she would take my blog pictures (with my iPhone no less! LOL) she didn’t hesitate to say yes. To this day, Tamera still takes my blog photos.

And to my awesome readers, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for your support. Your wonderful comments and emails mean so much and have inspired me to keep blogging. Again, THANK YOU!!!!

Have a wonderful day!

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