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Grown and Curvy Woman
Where Style Has No Age Or Size

Casual Friday/3 Trends in 1 Dress

TGIF!!!

Check out my FIRST video below! Have a great weekend!!!

Dress: Target (here)

Perfectly Pleated

Happy Hump Day!!!

As you have probably noticed, I love skirts. I have almost every style except a pleated skirt. When I was 18 years old, short pleated skirts were all the rage and I wanted one. I asked my mom to buy me one and she said no. When I asked why she said my hips and butt were too big and the skirt would make me look bigger. I remember instantly feeling bad about my body and wishing I could be smaller so I could wear the hottest trend. Looking back I knew my mom was coming from a place of love and concern but that stayed with me up until this day. So when I saw this pleated midi Eloquii skirt on sale with an additional 30% off, I decided to put that memory aside and go for it!

In person the skirt is more a sand color and not too light. My concerns about the pleats adding volume to my lower half were erased after putting it on. I think the pleats flatter my curves and don’t cling to my hips. The only downside is that the skirt is about an inch or two larger in the waist (I ordered an 18). This is not a deal breaker for me because a trip to the tailor will fix this(remember the tailor is your BFF!). The skirt is lined so it’s not sheer. Since its a neutral color, you can play around with different tops and accessories to achieve the look you want. I wore a lightweight denim shirt from Old Navy and gold accessories to compliment the skirt.

Would you wear a pleated skirt? Have a great day!

Skirt & stud earrings: Eloquii

Shirt: Old Navy

Necklace & bracelet: Lord and Taylor

Shoes: Aldo

It’s About You!

Happy Monday! Hope everyone had a great weekend!

When I first started this blog, I wanted to chronicle my journey into self acceptance through fashion. Since then my perspective about this blog has changed. I want my blog to be a platform for women of all ages and sizes to feel good about themselves. We can’t assume that because a woman is “straight” sized ( a term I’ve come to dislike) that she doesn’t have issues with her body. I truly believe fashion is for EVERYBODY. Fashion is a great way to express your individuality. You don’t have to be on trend to be “stylish” or “fashionable”. There is no age or weight limit on style. You just have to find what works for you and go for it!

With that said, I want to know what you (my wonderful readers!!!) want to see featured on here. Let me know your ideas in the comment section.

Have a great day!

Casual Friday/Keeping Cool

TGIF!!!

Today is all about keeping cool and wearing light fabrics. I love the warm days of summer, but when it becomes a brutal furnace outside all I want to do is stay inside. Since I don’t have that option I scoured my closet to find the easiest and lightest things to wear. I paired my neon-ish yellow tee-shirt and my orange print maxi skirt (formerly a dress!) together for a colorful yet cool combo. I added my blue necklace just for a pop of color.

What are your go to items to combat the heat? Have a great weekend!

Skirt (dress): the Avenue

Shirt: Old Navy

Belt: Old Navy

Sandals: Steve Madden

Necklace & Bracelet: Forever 21

Sonsi “BeYOUtiful” Blogger Party

Happy Hump Day!!!

Last Friday, I was invited to Sonsi Blogger “BeYOUtiful” Pop Up party as apart of FFFWeek. This was my very first blogger function and I was beyond excited to be invited. The energy in the room was warm and positive. It was great to mingle with fellow bloggers and meet new people. There were giveaways, spa stations and yummy breakfast food (loved the mini waffle on a stick!). Brands such as Catherine’s, Sydney’s Closet and SWAK were also present giving us a sneak peek of their Fall lines. These brands are committed to the plus size consumer and take us VERY seriously. I was able to speak to a few of them and was excited to see what they have in store for us.

For this event, I wore my colorblock maxi dress from Eloquii which I got many compliments on. As you know I love maxi dresses and this dress doesn’t disappoint!

This was my last FFFWeek event and I was glad I decided to come. Attending FFFWeek was a wonderful experience that made me feel proud to be a curvy woman! I cant wait until next year and I hope to see YOU there too!

Have a great day!!!