Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Amazing Stories....Enter Now


I am receiving some amazing stories, of life and confidence... and some great pictures also.... Its not to late... submit your entries now at thckfashionista@gmail.com

I mean you post your pictures anywhere why not post them and try to win a prize!!!!

Good Luck,

Thanks to everyone who has submitted so far

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Monday, April 16, 2012

Spring Time Trends



Spring Time Trends
For The Curvy

Hey Ladies…

 In the winter we can cover up and layer on the cuteness. When the hotter months come, we start worrying about finding cute trendy outfits to fit our curves; well it doesn’t have to be that way.   I remember when I was in high school, and I didn’t have anywhere trendy to shop.  I can remember my Mom getting so frustrated, because she wanted me to be happy with my clothes, but they just didn’t come in my size.  Over the years, once I started shopping alone, I began to take my time and try different stores, I eventually was able to find several places that carried my size, and had amazing clothes.  At that moment my passion for fashion started.   I realized that no matter how much I weighed, I still had the right to look cute, and the right to dress myself, just as everyone else.  I challenge you ladies to enjoy yourself this Spring and Summer, buy outfits that accentuate the positive. Outfits  that truly make you feel special.  All the outfits I selected in this post come in sizes from L-3x, 12-26…..

I keep it simple in the spring and summer.   I am from the south and it is really hot here, we never have days under 95 degrees.  These outfits are all very light, easy and selected because you can remain cool, while still maintain some sense of style. In the Spring and Summer months, we don’t need to over accessorize or layer to be cute, and stylish…  Color is all the raves right now, so don’t be afraid to play with it a little bit to see what works for your body type, and your own personal style.  The development of personal style is really important to any fashionista .

Paying attention to trends is not the crime, swearing by them is when you have committed the true crime.  You can take a common trend, tweak it and make it fit who you are as a person.  Keep it simple!!!


*******A cute top, shorts, gladiator sandals, crossbodybag, and a couple bangles is the way to go.


Stay Sexxy

Featured Stores
Dots
Forever 21
JcPenny

Enter The Contest Ladies

Hey Ladies
When I first started this blog, I knew I wanted it as a way to express my love for fashion. Once I got onto the sights, I realized I wanted to highlight plus size fashion. By the grace of God my blog has really been catching on. To thank all my followers and readers, I am doing a submission contest. I want to hear your stories of confidence, when you started loving fashion, why you blog, whatever you feel like sharing. Submit your story along with a picture in your favorite outfit… All winners will be featured on my blog and twitter account…
I will be selecting Four winners!
Submit Your Pictures
Blog Name/email address
Short story (etc…your love for fashion, journey to confidence)
*nothing but the above is required to win, I will select the most inspiring stories, and fashion forward pictures, that embrace the true meaning of Curvy Fashion…
All submissions should be sent to thckfashionista@gmail.com
1st Place- 50$ Visa Gift Card
2nd Place-25$ Forever 21 or Torrid Gift Card
3rd Place-Red Revlon Blow Dryer
4th Place- Leopard Print Flat Iron
Contest Will Run- April 16, 2012-April 30, 2012
Winners will be selected and posted on April 30, 2012

Saturday, April 14, 2012

FindYourJeanStyle

Find Your Jean Style
Jeans are a staple, in anyone’s closet!!!! Having a great pair of jeans with the proper fit is just as important as a bra. Everybody shape can work jeans differently…
Trouser Jeans- Are jeans that are a bit dressy. They have an excellent fit and lift your back side up to a plump perfection. Add a pair of heels or flats and a great top you are ready to go. A great look for work, school, or errands
Fit TO Flare- If you don’t like that tight fit around your ankles, but love that tight fit up top. These are the perfect jeans for you. They fit all the way through and slightly flare once it passes the knee.
Curvy Skinny-If you want to feel sexy, but still be covered up this is definitely an option for you. These jeans hug your body in all the right places, accenting the best parts of your body….Look great with flats sandals or pumps..
Black Skinny-Same as curvy skinny just a little changed in color… Black they are great and go with so many things….
Jean Tips-
*Stick with darker washes
*NEVER buy them to tight, which create Muffin Top.
*Never buy them too big, that creates unnecessary volume
*Keep it age appropriate, and don’t follow trends, follow your body type…. And what feels comfy to you. Keep it sexy!!

Body Con

BodyCon In a Sexxy Way
Today body con dresses and skirts are the hottest trend. When you are a bit more curvy than the rest. There is a proper way to wear them. You want to look sexxy, seductive, and irriestiable. The better you look the better you feel… I am posting pictures of how to wear body con the right way….. Enjoy Sexxy Ladies
Tips
*Wear a great bra
*Body shape wear if Needed
*Choose what to showcase. Sure, a tight bandage dress is a great option for a night at the club, but it’s not for every day! For normal wear, it’s best to decide what assets to flaunt and cover the rest! Example: if you’re wearing tight, high-waisted jeans, put on a short sleeved turtleneck! That way, you flaunt your legs and butt, but keep the Go dark. Because these styles are so form fitting, it’s best to opt for a dark color if you’re feeling at all shy about showing your shape. Black, dark gray, brown, navy, and even deep purples and reds are all great color choices for body-con piecescleavage under wraps for a classy look
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Embrace Your Self

Passion 4 Fashion

Passion4Fashion
Your clothes are such an important part of who you are. I hate not being able to express myself as a woman through my hair clothes, and nails. The core of all of that is why I have always had a passion for fashion. Fashion is so much more than the outrageous things we see on the runway. Simplea everyday outfits that make a bold statement are my favorite. No need to go over the top… Dress with your personality and you will find that nothing can get in your way for that day. When you feel good about how you are dressed it make you feel like you can conquer anything that this crazy world may throw you for the day……..
DRESS FOR SUCESS, IN EVERYTHING YOU DO…. AND ALWAYS STAY TRUE TO WHO YOU ARE…..

Love Fashion?

Love Fashion
Hey pretty Ladies… If you love Fashion I want to showcase you on my blog…. Sumbit your outfits!!!! Also I want my blog to be more than a picture show, so I want your stories of confidence, any struggles you had or overcame with body image… Life brings us many experiences everyday, so use my bog to share… Thanks Curvy Ladies. send your images to thckfashionista@gmail.com

Khloe Rocking Two Spring Trends

Khloe, rocking two hot spring trends…
Color Jeans- Blue Jeans are still in style, and always will be. The color jean a staple that should be in every girls closet…
Animal Print- Seems like not only people in Jersey are rocking the vibrant animal print… It has truly taken over and is everywhere… From shoes to scarfs, anything animal print is ok in my book… I am a leopard girl.. but I have seen a lot of cute zebra prints…

Career Clothes

Hello Ladies,
 Work clothes have always been my worst nightmare. Once I really started looking, I was able to find that there are a lot of really trendy clothes out there that are work appropriate for our sizes.  Pencil skirts, blazers, cute cardigans. A lot of my career clothes I find at a store called Dots, they have a lot of sizes, and are very reasonable.  The better you feel at work, the more confidence you will have. That will help you excel at your job, cause we all know when we look better we feel better. 

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Great Places To Shop


HOT PLACES TO SHOP

$-Budget Friendly     $$-Reasonable     $$$-Budget Buster



Shoes

$$Agaci- They also are a store who does not have our sizes, there sister store AGX does!!! But they have amazing shoes, for great prices.. A variety of style for all kinds of taste levels

$Charlotte Russ- While they are not known for having our sizes, they have amazing shoes and great prices.  They are usually always having a special.  You can get everything form Pumps, Boots, Flats….

$$$Shrek- Yes ladies not only your man can shop here.  They have great sandals and heels, there sandals are priced reasonably but there heels and stuff are a little higher so if you got it this is the place to go.  They have a wide selection

Purses-

$-Burlington Coat Factory- They have a lot of name brand, and trendy purses.  The selection is also very good. The prices make it my top choice to shop for our BAGS…

$$-ROSS,TJ MAXX,MARSHALLS-  These three places are all very similar, and they are all great places to get the latest bags….

$$-Handbag Heaven- Is an online store, that which has the best bags.  They have free shipping over 50$, which comes in handy because shipping cost can add up…

$$$-Journeys- They always seem to have cute bags, there prices can vary, I have had bought 20-100$, just depends on the style and brand. 





                                                            Clothing-

 Wow a stressful process, well not really. Even though we are not a size 2 or 5…. There are plenty of places to find ultra-trendy clothes for our size….  I love shopping, and you have to turn it into a good experience in order to do it effectively..

$Forever 21-Online N Instore- Once you know your sizes you should definitely shop online, they have way more stuff than the store, and free shipping over 50$... Most of the latest trends, they have… Everything fits great and will be true to your normal size.  I am not a big fan of their jeans, because I feel like they make it for taller girl.  But there dresses are amazing and feel great.  Great Quality for the price.

$$$Torrid- There are many critiques on torrid, especially there prices.  Things are very expensive in there, but there quality is excellent.  So I say if you have the extra money I say torrid is the place for you to go.  I am a fan of their leggings, thick and good quality, they don’t tear easily.  They have a lot of styles.

$$JC Penny- Surprisingly they have a lot of great clothes for our sizes, I am a big fan of them.  The jeans are my favorite, because they come in a lot of colors and styles, the fit is great.  There Prices are good, and we all know they love to have sales…

$$Image- I am not sure if they have these all over, but if they have them in your city.  This is a good place to shop for club wear, girls night out, or just to feel sexy….They have lots of sexy dresses, and going out clothes.  I also like how they give you outfit ideas with so many manikins in the store.

$Dots- Is also a great place to shop,  they have a lot of great clothes, but mainly I shop here for work clothes, because they are known to carry pencil skirts, waste high career pants, pinstriped shirts. The great thing they come in all sizes, and there quality is pretty good.



To Be Continued……

Three Dress Stories

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Shoes I cant Live Without


A Journey To Confidence

A Journey To Confidence
LOVE YOURSELF….UNCONDITIONALLY


I am so thankful for the confidence I have now. I can remember a time when I didn’t even want to look at myself in the mirror. I had such low self-esteem; I thought I was the ugliest person in the world. I have always been dark skinned, and to a lot of people that wasn’t acceptable. I got teased in school for having eczema. It wasn’t a great experience, but over time I built resilience and started finding things that worked for me. I learned not to look at others for the definition of pretty, but to look at myself and see what I loved about me. It took a few years but now I can proudly say that I truly love myself. I look in the mirror and tell myself damn you look great. If I don’t how can someone else think I am. I no longer look to others to validate myself worth, and I continue to love myself rather I am in a 1500$ pair of red bottoms, or house shoes. My inner person never changes, and that’s the part of me I am truly unconditionally in love with. I look at pictures of myself now and sometimes I cry, because only I know will ever understand how difficult that struggle was for me.
It hurts me when I read that people don’t have confidence and are in a shell, because they have heard so many times that they are not pretty or that they are too heavy. No one can tell you what you should feel inside. If you don’t think you are pretty, do things to make you feel good about yourself. Look in the mirror and write things about yourself that you love. It won’t happen overnight but I guarantee you that over time confidence will build. It’s going to become a part of your personality. Words hurt, but we can’t let that dictate how we should perceive our self when we look in the mirror.
Stay Sexxy!!

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Three Dress Stories

SouthernStyle

SouthernStyle

Striped shirt
£214 - farfetch.com

Joe's Jeans skinny jeans
$165 - amrag.com

Isharya bohemian earrings
£80 - theoutnet.com

Stella Dot pave ring
$69 - stelladot.com

Sparkle jewelry
$30 - witchery.com.au

HotHeels

HotHeels

CYCLE long sleeve shirt
£149 - farfetch.com

Slim jeans
$130 - witchery.com.au

Motus et Bouche Cousue mini shoulder bag
€119 - placedestendances.com

QUEEN OF THE COVERGIRLS

QUEEN OF THE COVERGIRLS

Forever 21 rayon dress
$30 - forever21.com

Mango genuine leather jacket
£70 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Christian Louboutin red sole pumps
$845 - shopsavannahs.com

Wallis red jewelry
$3.50 - wallisfashion.com

J Crew nail polish
$10 - jcrew.com

Philippe Audibert bracelet
£184 - farfetch.com

Jane Norman bracelet
£12 - janenorman.co.uk