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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

Casual Friday/Latest Inspiration

TGIF everybody!

I’m always inspired by the fabulous plus size bloggers I follow.  Their blogs encourage me to pair items I would never thought to wear together.  My outfit today  is   inspired  by Tanesha of  Girl With Curves  post Layer Trick  .  After I saw her post,  I had to try layering a blouse underneath my sleeveless peplum shirt!  To achieve this look, I put  my  faux leather peplum shirt and  my 3/4 sleeve polka dot blouse together.   The blouse was thin enough to fit comfortably underneath the  shirt without adding bulk.  I didn’t want to wear all black so I opted for my fuchsia slim ankle pants for a pop of color (it wasn’t that cold today so my ankles didn’t freeze!).   I really liked how the blouse and peplum shirt looked together.  I will definitely wear this combo again.  Thanks Tanesha for the inspiration!

What clothes have you been inspired to wear?

Have a wonderful evening!

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Peplum shirt: Forever 21 (appears to be sold out online)

Blouse: Old Navy

Pants: Eloquii

Wedges: BCBGeneration

Necklace: Macys

Casual Friday/Fighting Old Man Winter

TGIF all!

Without realizing it, I’m wearing the  winterized version of this outfit I wore back in August.  Winter is my least favorite season so I can get a little gloomy while impatiently waiting for the Spring to come.  This year I plan to continue to wear bright colors and cheery outfits such as this one to keep the “winter blues” away.   I think this Gap blazer I ordered today should help out immensely!

Gap neon blazer

How do you combat the “winter blues”?

Have a wonderful evening!

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Cardigan: Old Navy

Skirt: Talbots Woman

Shell: Fashion Bug

Necklace: Forever 21

Belt: Eloquii

Minnie & Me

Happy Hump Day everyone!

So today I decided to try something  different by wearing all polka dots. When I got to work, my co-worker innocently said “Oh Minnie Mouse!”  At first I was like “huh?” because I know I don’t resemble a mouse!  Then it dawned on me she was talking about Minnie’s iconic polka dot red dress.  I chuckled with her and nodded my head.  I have nothing but love for Minnie Mouse . Shes a colorful, fun and confident gal.  Heck she was color blocking way before we were!  Her style is unfussy and classic, sort of like me!  So here’s to Minnie!

Skirt: Talbots

Shirt: H&M+

Shoes: Nine West

Bracelet: Gap Outlet

Necklace: Nordstrom Rack

Belt: Target

My First BlogHer! Pt. 2

Here are my further adventures at BlogHer!

This is what I wore on Saturday.  I knew I was going to out for the entire day (I didn’t get home until after 12am!) so I wanted to be comfortable yet chic.  I’m wearing a Talbots Woman pencil skirt in my favorite color (red), Old Navy denim shirt and sliver jewelry.  I wore flat thong sandals and I’m so glad I did!   If you plan to attend next year, leave the heels at home!

Shout out to my nephew who woke up at 7:00am to take my picture!

After a long day of conferencing, it was time to let our hair hang down and have a good time!  BlogHer had its first fashion show featuring many well-known bloggers gorgeously dressed.   Everyone looked amazing and strutted their stuff down the runway.  The show was inclusive featuring women of different sizes, races and abilities.

I also got to take a picture with a very well known (well at least to your kids!) celebrity! He was very warm and fuzzy!

Chillin with the Lorax! LOL

I had to take a picture of Danyelle . Her outfit was so colorful and fun. Plus she was so sweet when I asked to take her picture.

For me the highlight of the day was meeting fabulous women from various parts of the country.  I was fortunate to have met Michelle , Karla , Erica and Lea (a fellow SUNY Binghamton alumna).  Not only were these ladies beautiful but they were funny as hell! They kept me laughing all night long, making my conference experience even better!

Although I was exhausted when I made it back to my sister’s house, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.  Blogher2013 is going to be in Chicago next July, will I see you there?

Have a wonderful evening!