Fash Friends

Some years back my best friend, the gorgeous, animated, and ever fashionable Kiki, said "Keem, you have to meet my girl Tiffany, she's always put together head to toe. You would so love her style!"  I finally met the fab Tiffany Monique, immediately we started talking about our favorite plus size shopping spots. Kiki was right, I love her style. 

Check Tiffany out in this lovely *Sold Out* Teal Fashion to Figure, LoveLace Cap Sleeve Dress.  The color block clutch was a great $25.00 find from Marshalls! (Y'all know I love me a Marshalls and a TJ Maxx)  Tiffany looked perfect for a day wedding in late spring!

Tiffany also wore a FTF bodycon dress for her birthday back in March! I live for Leopard, so yes,  I absolutely think she killed in that dress! I also love the dark lips and the curly faux hawk. Werk!

Fashion to Figure Stores are popping up everywhere. I've glanced at a few window displays but have yet to step inside. I've been hesitant because from what I've seen the clothing seems to be cut on the smaller side, similar to the forever 21 plus line. I'm going to keep an open mind though, and check them out. Who knows what I might find?

BodyConmicon

Last night I attended District Of Curves: DC's Full Figured Fashion Showcase.  It was a really fun event presented by The Curves Ahead Project. There were national, local, and online based brands being featured in the various runways shows. As you can imagine the nights fashion celebrated every nook curve and cranny of the full figured body! That being said the star of the evening was the bodycon dress.  At one point I jokingly thought, this is like a bodycon convention! Of all the form fitted frocks that walked the catwalk this was one of my favorites because of the mixed prints. It is from Diamond Girl Fashions.

I also liked this bodycon dress that walked in the show featuring items from  Curvey Plus Boutique and SoPosh Accessories

      LaShaun Simmons                                                                                      Deirde Johnson-Mundell

Creative Director of  SoPosh Accessories                                                   Owner of  Curvey Plus Boutique

I really loved the stone washed denim pencil skirt worn by Deride, it can also be purchased from her boutique.

The evening for me was all about feeling the energy of like minded individuals while people watching. These super fly ladies caught my eye.

 Ladies Representing Girls of Plenty

Blogger of  Glamd Out Curves

From the runway shows, the venders, and all the people in attendance it was an awesome showcase. I can't wait to attend the next District of Curves event. It is sure to be flirty, fabulous and fun! 

Easter Bonnet:Pink,Peach,and Polka dots!

Every Easter I make sure I have a new outfit, that I playfully call my Easter Bonnet. This year I decided to shop my closet. I wore a pink blouse with white polka dots off the target clearance rack. The fab find, pink thrift store blazer is paired with a peach pleated skirt from Burlington Coat Factory. The T-strapped sparkle flats are from Zara. My favorite piece of this look is the hot pink Kate Spade bag that I snagged during an impromptu trip to Marshalls last Spring! 

kate Spade New York Bright Spot Avenue/Little Kennedy

Pitfalls of Packing

I'm back in Connecticut this weekend with an empty, extra large suitcase. I'm visiting my family and bringing back more of my clothes. I've been missing some of my staples and I don't really know why I left them in the first place. 

I've literally been dreaming about this teal blazer. I got it off ebay a few years ago. If I never win another ebay bid it's fine, because I hit the jacket jackpot when I stumbled across this. I was searching for vintage plus size blazers. The listing photo did not show all the details of the blazer. I was sold merely by the color and the gold buttons. But when I opened the package and discovered the cut and the exaggerated shoulder, I was so hype. I don't remember what I paid but whatever it was, it was very well worth it.

I've been without all of my statement necklaces for almost 4months. Thats crazy! I've been in DC this entire time with a pair of hoops, my wedding ring, two bracelets and one necklace. I purchased the necklace pictured from my cousin. She sells jewelry she buys wholesale from NY. 

My leopard camisole will be coming back to DC with me. It's leopard, it's sheer, and there's some lace. Enough said.  

I have a few clutches I have to pack, including this little faux croc Steve Madden joint I got years ago from Macys.

I also grabbed my red Nine West "Max" sling backs. Yea, yea I know I just made a big tadoo about not wearing heals, but every once in awhile I'll grin and bare it. I love these shoes! The buckle hardware, pleasantly reminiscent of the 80's bamboo door knocker earrings, along with the rich red tone and the lux suede, sends me! The best part about these shoes is, between a 75% off clearance sale and my employee discount, I paid only 6 bucks for them. I also bought a black pair. Back then I wasn't aware they came in the turquoise, but for six bucks I would have gotten them too. 

As the weather warms up, I anticipate getting out more rediscovering the area and visiting friends. I'm not sure when I will be able to get back to CT to officially move all of my things. So, this go round, I'm doing my best not to leave anything behind that I'll miss too much. 

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            Nine West "Max"

Get Flattered

I am a singer, I often perform in various types of ensembles.The best way to get a rolled side eye from me is to give a dress code for an event and say no flats.The worst thing is standing on a stage trying to put my best foot forward, only to have my feet send signals of pain to my brain. I hate when beads of sweat glaze my face, not from the stage lights, but from the tingly sensation of toes numbing. Even in solo performances, especially those requiring formal attire the soaring of my voice has to compete with the soreness of my feet. 

Let's be perfectly clear, I don't hate heels! I hate how they make my calves feel like they are on a stretching mechanism, and the balls of my feet feel like I've been tap dancing with jazz hands on hot coals.  Even still, I'd GIVE to be able to wear a 6 inch heeled work of art, but I literally can't stand it. 

To make matters worse, a few years back, I worked as a shoe sales person.During that period I accumulated some great shoes, fantastic heels that I hardly wear. Two years of standing long hours on a carpeted concrete floor did nothing for my already bad feet, except drop the very small arches I did have. 

So, yes in my day to day, 9.9 out of ten times you'll see me in my "flatty tatties", but make no mistake they will be fabulous. When I get flattered, I look for Patterns, Colors, and Sparkle!  Here are some of my favorite flats, and a single wedge when I want a little lift. 

                                                Geometric Pointed Slipper, Zara

                                   Adrienne Vittadini Carmelita Ballet flat, TJ Maxx

• DV by Dolce Vita  Folly Bootie, Nordstrom

                                                             BP Sidney Oxford, Nordstrom

                                          Diane von Furstenberg Malia Ballet Flat 

                                                     Shiny Ballerina Flat, Zara

                                                  BCBGeneration Taffi Wedge, Macys 

     

   

Dreaming of Springtime

This winter has been brutal and I've been hunkered in the house sheltered from the bitter cold and the relentless snow. The last week of January presented an unusually balmy weekend. Naturally the hubster and I decided to get out of the house. We enjoyed a very nice walk on the Mt Vernon Trail in Alexandria VA and attended a gospel concert in DC. Not only did we hear amazing DC area vocalist at Charles Butlers & Trinity Presents Freedom in Worship, but I got to see so many of my area friends. It was a great weekend and definitely has me dreaming of spring. 

Black Faux Leather Jacket, Dollhouse / Pink Leopard Infinity Scarf, Natasha/ Blue Flutter Hem Cardigan, Cable and Gauge/ White Lace Hem Cami, Lane Bryant Black Jegging Per se / Black "Trickster" Knee Boot Chinese Laundry /Blue Snake Tote Cynthia Rowley

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Similar Blue Flutter Hem Cardigan

Chinese Laundry "Trickster" Demi Wedge Over the Knee Boots

Fee Fi Faux Fur

I whole heartedly HATE, utterly LOATHE, and desperately DETEST, being cold!!! Yes, I'm January born and Connecticut raised. I should be use to the biting cold, but New England winters have worn me thin. I've returned to live in the D.C. Metropolitan area, and welcomed the Districts milder winters, but it now seems the D.C. stands for Darn Cold!  Well, nothing beats the 

Burrr, like Fur. In my case, Faux Fur!

Faux Fur Vest: Lane Bryant,  Faux Leather Jacket, Marshalls, Chambray Shirt: Old Navy, Distressed Jeans: Torrid, DV by Dolce Vita Folly Bootie: Nordstrom

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Faux Fur Vest

DV by Dolce Vita Folly Bootie