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Casual Friday/Full Figure Fashion Week Pt. 3

TGIF all!

I wasn’t able to go to the Independent & Retail designers showcases  this year (which are THE most important events of FFFWeek) because they conflicted with the Blogging While Brown conference I attended (I was one busy gal last week!).  So the Bloomingdales event was the only fashion show I attended during FFFWeek.   The designers showcased are labels that are carried in Bloomingdales size department so I wasn’t expecting high concept fashion to come down the runway. There were definitely outfits I liked and could see myself wearing. Here are my  favorite looks from the show:

Of course the highlight of my evening was meeting people I admire and respect for the work they do in  the plus industry.  Women like Madeline Jones (EIC of Plus Model Magazine) are working  hard to change negative perceptions of plus size women in the fashion world so we can stopped being ignored and marginalized.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Dress: Target
Necklace: c/o Lane Bryant

Full Figure Fashion Week Pt. 2

Happy Hump Day all!

After the Lane Bryant conference last Wednesday, I headed back to my sister Virgie’s house to get ready for the Curves at Sea cruise.  I was excited to be attending my first  all white affair. Since I bought the ticket back in April, I was able to take my time and  find the perfect  dress to wear. Luckily plus size fashion has come a long way (but still has a ways to go!) so I had plenty of   options to choose from.  I stumbled upon this wonderful dress from Coldwater Creek (yes, Coldwater Creek!) during their 50% off promotion. The soutache embellishment on the skirt totally sold me so I ordered it.  I was relieved when I tried it on and  it  fit perfectly.  My search was over! 

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I  had such a good time  that night laughing and hanging out with folks.  Going on the cruise was definitely one of the highlights of my packed day!

My sister Virgie and Simba! I love that dog!

Have a great day!

Dress: Coldwater Creek
Bracelet: Lord & Taylor
Earrings: Lord & Taylor
Shoes: Tahari (via Macys)

Casual Friday/I Wish

TGIF all!

Now that Summer is here my job has decided to relax the dress code for casual Friday.   Unfortunately for me,  Im stationed in a courtroom, so I can’t take advantage of the Summer dress code (BOO!).  BUT if I could participate I would certainly wear a pair of bermuda shorts!  I would add a blazer and a blouse to dress them up so I wouldn’t get tapped by HR.  Hopefully by the end of the Summer, I’ll be able to wear this outfit to work.  But until then  I’ll just keep on wishing!  

 Would you wear bermuda shorts to work?

Have a wonderful weekend!

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Blazer: Ashley Stewart

Shorts; Talbots

Shirt: Gap Outlet (last year)

Sandals: Nine West

Bracelet: Lord & Taylor

 

Something’s Gotta Give

Happy Hump Day all!

In “Something’s Gotta Give” (one of my favorite romantic comedies) there’s scene where Diane Keaton is wearing this fabulous white suit while confronting Jack Nicholson’s character at a restaurant.  After seeing her in that suit, I wanted one of my own.   Unfortunately back then  the thought of wearing all white scared the hell out of me, so I shelved my white suit dreams.  Now wearing all white is no longer  a taboo for me.  This morning, I  put together pieces in my wardrobe  and decided to make my white suit dreams come true!

Would you wear a white suit?

Have a great day!

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Blazer: Lane Bryant

Pants: Talbots

Shirt: Old Navy

Shoes: Tahari

Necklace: Lord & Taylor

Ode to the Dress

Happy Hump Day all!

To say that I love dresses is a serious understatement.   I love how they cling to my body and accentuate my curves. There was a time where I associated dresses only with special occasions such as weddings. Back then if you asked me to wear one, I would scoff and ask “why?”  Now instead of throwing on a pair of jeans and tee to run errands, I make a bee line for the maxi dress!

What are your favorite dresses?

Have a great day!

Polka Dot Dress and Red Skinny Belt