Friday, 30 June 2017

OOTD: IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!

 Hey Hey guys!!!! So its my birthday!!! 
Somebody get the Rosé ready!!! 

This girl is bringing in her 2017 38th birthday in style!!!

I decided to go back to my old high school area  to take photos of my birthday outfit. I ended up walking around and looking back at my life in high school.



I see now how much my high school area help create my love for fashion and style.  It all started there.  Green grass, water falls and clean line architecture surrounded me and I realized just how significant they were in my choices for style.
Windows of the Met Opera House
It's been over 20 years (yep 20) and this area still moves my creative juices.  So happy that those years shaped me so well!!

I also gain from the surrounding art schools, my school fashion shows and helping with production.

My high school!!!

It was nice to take some time just before my birthday to revisit my old area.
Special thanks to Brooke for hanging out with me and snapping this photos.


OOTD DETAILS

Top and Skirt is from Jibri Designs
Shades from: Bklyn+ Boutique




Monday, 26 June 2017

THICK THIGHS SAVE LIVES: My Body Positive Story

FOR SO LONG...I was ashamed of my thighs.  I hated that they were the biggest thing on my body. No matter how I improved my self esteem, they were always the thing on my body I didn't like. Plus, being 6 ft tall my legs are the first thing people see. So having big thighs made it even harder.

As you can imagine, wearing anything short was a huge NO NO for me. If I wore a skirt, I added leggings. No matter how hot is was outside, leggings was a must.

With popularity of the maxi dress came my salvation.  My prayers was answered.  No longer would I have to wear short dresses. That was until last summer.

Last summer, my mini me saw me getting dress and asked why I was wearing a long dress on a hot day.  She said, "Just wear your skirt and a top or a shirt dress mom." I said to her, "Mom is not really proud of her legs." She look down and said "But don't you say all part of me is beautiful. So all parts of you is beautiful too." (SMART GIRL RIGHT!!!!) I gave her a huge hug with watery eyes and said thank you.


Now I realize that my think thighs are fine.  If and when I want them to be smaller slimmer then they will be but I shouldn't sacrifice my fashion for my fears.  So let the thick thighs fly!!!!
To all my fashionista..lets pledge to let one body part out this summer.


Rather its your legs, chest, upper arms, or whatever lets you think is too big.....its not.  Throw aside the leggings, cami and sweaters for the summer.

Let your thick ____ shine!!!


Outfit detail
Shirt dress: Eloquii
Shoes: Avenue
Jewelry: Stylist own
Sunglasses: Mariana Collection


photos by Matey @MGPhotograhy

Tuesday, 13 June 2017

OOTD: SUMMER BREEZE....


Nothing says summer like a yellow & lace.  This summer dress brings both together.



I love a fit and flair dress just as much as the next fashioninsta so when I saw this dress I had to try it on.
I did not have to go up in size and the straps were adjustable to fit my shorter upper body.  With the floral applique floral jacket and some wedges and I was ready to go.

I traded in my normal studs for flamingos (great way to add some playfulness to the outfit)


Top off with some rose gold sun glasses and im all set.

OOTD Details


Jacket: Ashley N. Tipton Collection @ JCPenny's 
Shoes: Torrid
Sunnies: BKYN+ Boutique 

Wednesday, 7 June 2017

WEEK OF PINK: ROSÉ APPRECIATION WEEK IN NYC

IT'S EVERYTHING ROSÉ THIS WEEK IN NYC

If your anything like me you living for the Pink Week events all over NYC!!!.  My love Rosé and the color Rose Gold go hand in hand.  I'm not sure if my obsession with the color is because of the wine or vise versa.  All I know is the two always makes me happy and brings up my spirits.



I just look at these Spectrum Brushes.  I could never actually use them
In NYC #pinkweek has some FAB events centered around the celebration this fine wine. food to go
with it and fun as the summer months start.  
If your not in NYC or just cant make it to a mid afternoon brunch with bottomless Rosé (yes that is a real event) here are some ways you can celebrate.



Get your bottle of Rosé and turn up
 I have so many faves I cant list them all but this article does a fine job of listing some of the best I have tasted.  Bonus, they are all under 20 bucks!!!


















Rosé your life
Rather its your throw pillow or some new stationary or a retro  phone (yes I did that) little bit of rose gold in your decor brightens up a room and keeps it looking fresh.

Here an article for  home items on Popsugar 
Amazon.com  has a bunch more you have to see.  
Here is another article for my Rose Gold Junkies Buzzfeed
From the LeLa Rose Lane Bryant

Wear a little Rosè on you bodè

Glasses, rings, skirts, shoes or hats, you cant stop the trend of blush or rose gold in fashion this season.  See a few of the items I love to see on my plus size fashionista that you can get right now.  

Nike.com
Torrid

Lane Bryant
Lane Bryant

Torrid