By the way, closet chubby chasers come out that closet. No one cares that you like a plus sized women
Be Bold!
Hello Guys! I have some exciting news for you. Rue 107 is re releasing Rue Curve with better designs and fit. I was recently apart of their lookbook and I can't wait to show you their new fun items. There is something or the daring woman as well as the Conservative.
After shooting the lookbook, the designer and CEO of Rue 107 and Rue Curve, Marie Jean Baptise, was kind enough to let me play around and style the pieces myself. This collection will go up to a size 3xl which is 22-24.
The new collection titled "Queen Collection" features nudes, blues, and even some bright reds and yellows. The Queen Collection will be released October 28th and I hope you love just as much as I do
Tips For The Everyday Plus Size Woman
Madeline Jones from
Plus Model Magazine was kind enough to let me share some of my Golden Confidence
tips in the new Love Your Body issue. I've decided to share a few of them
below:
1. Less thinking, more doing. I don't know about you, but I have a habit of over thinking outfits and situations. I end up talking myself out of great things. Does this look good? Am I sure I'm doing the right thing? Then I turn around, and see someone else doing what I’d talked myself out of, and I get mad at myself. Just do it!
2. Be comfortable. Being confident is about
being comfortable in your skin. Confidence isn't always about rocking the latest
trends. It’s about owning who you are. If you're comfortable wearing a brown bag
and heels, or a t shirt, jeans and combat boots, do that. Own
it!
3. Have a bad day not a bad
week. It's ok to not wake
up in the best mood. It happens to everyone. We're human. Just don't turn a bad
day into a week, month, or year. Feel it and move
on.
4. Talk to yourself in the mirror. Sounds crazy? I know, but it really works! On a bad day look in the mirror and say something nice about yourself. "My lips look really nice today.” “My morning breath isn't so bad today.” “My boobs look really awesome in this shirt." One self-compliment leads to others, and can transform a bad day into a better one.
I'm Trying Though
“That doesn't go together”, is a phrase I often hear from my friends. I’m either not doing enough, or doing the absolute most. There’s no middle grown with me. I am working on that. I dress based on feeling. I sometimes envy those who live, eat, and breathe fashion. They study trends, understand print mixing, and can envision the perfect outfit with their eyes closed. I just wear whatever works for me in that moment. Many of my friends plan their outfits in advance, and even though I try to do the same thing, I end up getting dressed twenty minutes before I leave the house, or before a shoot for a blog post LOL! I’m working on it though. I’m still trying to navigate this whole fashion world. I’m so happy plus fashion is expanding and giving me the opportunity to grow into my sense of fashion, whatever that may be.
Torrid, is a company I’ve wanted to try for a long time. I saw these shoes on their site in the clearance section, and decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did! These shoes are so comfortable! I mean COMFORTABLE!!! The best thing about Torrid is that their great shoe selection comes in wide sizes, up to size 12. It’s extremely difficult for any women over a size 10 to find a fun and fashionable shoe, and Torrid does that for me. Since I’ve purchased this shoe from their site, I’m on it twice a week to see what new shoes have hit. They’re helping to make this winter a fashionable one. These shoes are on sale for 26.48! Hurry up and by them before they sell out.
Little Miss Sunshine
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This Boohoo jumpsuit fits true to size. If you like your jumpsuits to hug your curves order your size. If you life your jumpsuits to feel a little loose, order up a size. I ordered a US 20 and it's perfect. Use code YAY 20 for 20% off your Boohoo order |
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Nothing Is Original Anymore
Let's be honest, we're all inspired by other
people's fashion. There's nothing wrong with being inspired,as long as it is not
a direct copy, and you're making it your own! I was inspired to wear this neon
green kimono, after seeing my friends, Ivory Jinelle, and
Candace Nelson, wear their kimonos with pants, and skirts (check out their
awesome sites). Who doesn't like a long train? Are you a fan of the kimono
trend?
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Forever 21 offers these curve hugging jeans for 15.80! You can beat that. The fit is awesome and very comfortable. I recommend you buy a pair before the sell out.  Glasses-Here NecklaceHere ShirtSimilar Here Kimono-Here Pants-Here Shoes-Similar Here
Here I Am
I'm Pretty Period!
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As women we all hear those so called compliments that we
hate. The back handed kind that are given to us if we are deemed too short, too
tall, too skinny or too fat.
As a plus size woman or fat girl, or whatever it is
full-figured women and girls are calling ourselves these days, we've all heard
those horrible double-edged compliments. "You have such a pretty face, you'd be
perfect if you lost weight." Or, "I usually don't date big girls but I'd make an
exception for you." And, of course the infamous, "You're pretty for a big girl."
God forbid you let them know their sorry ass approach is unwanted. They get
butt-hurt and try to make you feel like they're doing you a favor by even
talking to you. Do me a favor? Don't do me any favors. How do you know that I
would even like you in the first place? My larger frame is not a handicap or
flaw. I am not a community service
project. There is no reward for talking to me because I am fat. Please don't
let the media fool you any longer. Get out of your small ass mind and into this
big girl world. Fat girls are not at home waiting for your phone call or falling
for the first guy that speaks to her. The sad and low self-esteem fat girl is
gone. You can stop using those awful lines. We don't like it and it's not
turning us on, thanks!
   
"Spread Love it's the Brooklyn
way."-B.I.G.
 
Miami Baby!
 
Country Big Girl
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Blessed!
Most of the time I receive nice comments under my
pictures like, “Yassss girl, kill it,” or “yayy for big thighs,” and all
types of nice words and phrases of encouragement. Then there are the occasional
few commenters who tell me that I’m such a beautiful woman, so I don’t have to
show so much, wear dresses that are tight, or wear things that scream I’m
seeking attention from the opposite sex. After giving me such “helpful”
suggestions they then say, “God bless,” “be blessed,” or , “I’m just trying to
help you.” Normally, I wouldn’t address this, but I see this happen often in
the plus-size community, and from women to women in general. It is irritating
the way women throw around their mean judgments, and unsolicited expert
opinions.
Polka Dots And Sunshine
Another Bodyco Dress
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Don't rule out those "club dresses" so easy. When you want to "Pull out the big guns and put your freakum dress on" as Beyonce says, the only appropriate choice is a bodycon. You don't argue with Beyonce...you just don't. |
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| Karen, the owner of Karen's Closet NY got a shot of me dancing and feeling myself. I am a hot mess. |
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Beyonce Taught Me
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Nothing says Queen B more than an eye-catching, form fitting dress, and sky-high heels. |
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"Got damn, Got damn. I'm flawless"-Beyonce (Ya'll knew it was coming lol) |
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"Some call in arrogant, some call in confidence. You decide when you find out what I'm working with."-Beyonce |
Express Yourself Every Chance You Can
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Shoe-Baker's two years ago
Round The Way Gal
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This beautiful vintage number is from Kaleidoscope Femme Studio and the shoe are from Solestruck (click here). It may be a little more spring than fall, but rules are meant to be broken. Simplybe is selling a similar set (click here) and it on sale! |
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Please don't judge me on my shoe choices. I couldn't decide which one looked better so I wore both. |
This beautiful set is from One One
Three. It's a bomber jacket and matching
pants. I turned the jacket around and paired it with a old pair of black heels
from Zigy
Soho. This set is sold out, but Zelie
For She has a few matching sets in skirts. If
you're looking for something more casual check out these matching sweats from Forever 21 (top,
pants).
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Whose world is this...
"It's mine, it's mine, it's mine"
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| Major thanks to Rue 107 for being the first company to let me model for them. Marie Jean-Baptise has been nothing but a blessing to me and I love her so much for understanding that Plus size women deserve to have great clothes too! |
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Aphrodite, Its All In The Wrap Dress
Aphrodite, the goddess of love, beauty and
pleasure
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