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Weekend Edition: MJ Forever

Happy Monday all!  I hope everyone had a great weekend!

On Saturday night I went to a Michael Jackson-Prince dance party.  As you can see from the pics I was clearly Team MJ all the way! I was in middle school when “Thriller” was released. My sisters grew up with MJ and the Jackson 5, so they handed down their  love of his music to me.  I remember crowding around the TV with my older sisters screaming  during his “Motown 25” performance.  Even though it drove my mom completely nuts, we would blast his music and dance around the house.   MJ’s songs always transport me back to those days that I hold dear to me.   So on Saturday night, I danced to celebrate MJ’s music and all those wonderful childhood memories.

What is your favorite MJ song?

Have a great day!

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Shirt: Old Navy

Vest: Old Navy

Skirt: Target

Shoes: Steven by Steve Madden

Reality Bites

Happy Hump Day all!

Whoever created the saying “you need a vacation from the vacation” wasn’t lying! Im still daydreaming about exotic drinks, warm sun and sandy beaches. We get so caught up with our jobs, responsibilities and family we forget to take care of ourselves. It felt wonderful not be worried about stuff and just be in the moment. My time away reminded me that its okay to take a break from life. I promised myself to try and go on a vacation at least every 6-8 months. I won’t let another 2 1/2 years go by before I take another break.

How do you “get away from it all”?

Have a wonderful day!

P.S. Yes I am wearing the same outfit I wore on my vacation today! 🙂

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Skirt: eShakti
Blouse: Gap Outlet
Necklace: Forever 21
Shoes: Nine West

Casual Friday: Vacation Mode Pt. 1

TGIF all!

Last week I went on a much needed vacation with my BFF and her family. This was my first vacation in over two years and lemme tell ya I NEEDED this.  We took an 8 day Caribbean cruise to San Juan, Puerto Rico, St. Thomas USVI and Grand Turk (Turks & Cacios).  My week was full of relaxation, laughs and great times.  On the last night of the cruise I nearly teared up because I didn’t want all the fun to end BUT have no fear, I’m going to Cancun in November! YAY!!!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Accessories, Accessories, Accessories!

Happy Hump Day all! Hope you had a great weekend! Im still recuperating from my vacay and will tell you all about it on Friday! Until then, today’s guest post is from the wonderful Parker of Everyday Runway 365! I hope you enjoy her post! 

Hello Grown & Curvy Women! My name is Parker Simmons & I am the creator of fashion/beauty blog Everyday Runway! My mission is to inspire women of all ages to embrace their bodies, accent their style and make the world their personal runway. I’m both flattered and thankful that Georgette invited me to stop by to share my love of accessories with you.

Accessories are such a critical part of any fashion ensemble. You can totally transform your look by simply changing your shoes and bag. For the sake of not being super long winded, I am going to focus on jewelry for this particular post. If you ever pop over to my blog, one thing you will notice is that I have an affinity for unique, statement necklaces.

I love to stand out! I have absolutely no boundaries when it comes to statement necklaces and love to work with designers that offer unique pieces. I am a high/low girl, which means I Prada on down to Good Will.  With that being said, I want to tell you about 2 of my favorite necklace designers that I wear most frequently. First up is Atlanta based designer Rean Fisher.

Whenever I need something that’s truly ostentatious & ridiculously over the top, I always give Rean a call. Her collection, Enjeanious by Rean Fisher is a combination of copper wire and stones intricately combined together to create breathtaking, one of a kind pieces. I typically wear her runway pieces or something that is custom created for an ensemble that I am wearing. Rean’s pieces make you feel so amazing. All eyes will be on you because unless someone else is wearing one of her pieces, there will be nothing like it in the room. If you want a guaranteed showstopper, she is definitely your go-to designer. A Rean Fisher original doesn’t come cheap, but boy is it worth it!

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 Finally, a collection that is not quite as bold, but still just as beautiful is Cayetano Legacy Collection. Founded by 3 first generation Filipino American sisters, Cayetano Legacy offers a broader range of pieces that are hand created by female artisans in the Philippines. The pieces are absolutely gorgeous, and are something that I wear almost daily. They are bold enough to be noticed, but not completely over the top.

The Cayetano Legacy Collection is also affordable, offering a broad range of prices for their beautiful hand crafted accessories. They have a strong following, but their pieces are produced in small batches so you more than likely won’t see yourself walking around. Also, due to the use of natural stones, all of their pieces have their own unique quality and are like wearing mini-masterpieces.

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Whether you are going to work or out to play, don’t be afraid to make a statement. Rock it with confidence and embrace your own personal style. If you don’t love you, know well else will. Until next time, “Be Confident, Be Fabulous, Be Passionate and most of all make the world your personal runway!”

See you on the front row-

<3 Parker S.

Accentuate the Positive

Happy Hump Day all!

I woke up feeling pretty crummy this morning. Lately I’ve been having some personal issues that have been overshadowing the good things in my life. It’s amazing how when one small thing goes wrong it can throw you off balance. Instead of using my outfit make me feel better I decided to focus on the great things in my life. I’m blessed to have  relatively good health, a roof over my head and a wonderful support system of family and friends. My self-esteem is the highest it’s ever been and I’m constantly growing as a person. While there are things I wish were different in my life, I can’t dwell on them. So today I’m making an effort to not focus on the negative and concentrate on the positive. Honestly it’s hard to do but I’m definitely on my way to changing my crummy mood.

How do you overcome a crummy mood?

Have a wonderful day!

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Skirt: Calvin Klein (was $89 but got it for $21 at Macys!)

Shirt: Old Navy

Shoes: Nine West

Necklace: Banana Republic

Bracelet: Lord & Taylor