7 Lessons Learned this Year On The Curvy Fashionista

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This year has been a reflective and transitional one. I must admit that through the ups and downs, road trips and moves, and new friends made along the way, this has truly been a year of reflection, growth, and identity. All of these things that have shown itself for and in the blog and I am grateful that you are rocking with me through it all, so in true recap spirit, let me share with you the colorful lessons learned on and for The Curvy Fashionista!

7 Lessons Learned this Year On The Curvy Fashionista

Teamwork makes the dream work

No man or woman is an island and in this case I have been blessed to have a team of contributors and outside help to keep the machine working, especially in times where I need a break or am moving across the country. I am grateful for such an amazing team and those who have guest blogged on the site!  Dear Kirsten, Cass, Whitney, Kimberly and DJ, I thank you for all of your contributions in helping me deliver to the readers what they have been asking for! Y’all rock.

You love your shopping roundups!

Every time that I fashion one of these plus size fashion roundups, you ladies (and some men) go wild for it! SO hey, you will see more of these and different ways that you can visually shop for your faves here! It truly is amazing how and what moves you all and I am happy to learn from you!

Technically challenged…

I am sooo working on this… I “hired” someone at the top of the year to give you all the fun things that make you smile and scour the site with ease, and he literally left me hanging… I tried hooking it up myself and well, it is working, but I need something fancy… SO, I hired a new person who was fully vetted and have seen what they are bringing you! Better use of mobile and tablets, commenting ease, nicer and cleaner layouts, all with an attitude! I am so hyped about this.  Like sooo hyped. Faster load times, doper graphics, you name it, it is coming… I HEAR you when you leave your feedback! TRUST me.

When you are scared- go for it

I must admit, I am not always the confident person you may tend to see. Oftentimes I am hella scared and timid, standing at the edge of the cliff before I jump. I have gotten accustomed to jumping, but this year? I have found myself a bit more afraid, but with faith I know that even if I get a few bumps, scrapes or bruises, I land on my feet!

This move to Atlanta was a bit rough, BUT it was exhilarating and exciting! It has already proven itself to be beneficial in more ways than I thought and I am soooo geeked for it! This has definitely been a faith based walk and with what I have planned for the site, the blog and for you- it is a bit ballsy but surely a whirlwind of fun!

Outfits and Videos- I need to do better

Your responses to my videos (yes, I have a YouTube channel, subscribe?) and outfit posts have been quite encouraging and motivating!

Now that I have the room and the space to do so, I will be rocking out a bit more with these in fun and different ways! Are you ready? I know that I am and I am more than excited to share more videos and fits!

Also, I love shooting in what feels like the woods and stuff! LOL But alas, there will be more and various types of visual content that you will hopefully enjoy!

Less is More… Sometimes

I am not sure if you paid attention, but I have scaled back the number of posts per day, from three to two. With how Facebook has been changing things (are you following my page there?) and the amount of fashion I was feeding you, I realized that you could not always get to the posts and I wanted to make sure that I gave or focused on quality that quantity in what I shared… this has been a godsend, let me tell you! I am grateful for this as it has relieved me a bit! LOL.

Experimenting is Great for the Soul/ Blog

This year, I brought you a forum, a place where you can go to and share and talk among yourselves about plus size fashion and everything in between… I am grateful to all of you who signed up, as 2015 you will see so much develop and grow out of this! I love it and you for playing along and testing the waters with me! If you haven’t signed up, please join the TCFStyle Forum here!

Not only in the forum, but I have also added a new column, His Two Cents, as I saw that a few of you questioned, assumed, or were curious about things that I knew that a man, who loves his women plus, could answer. With that, it has been a success as some of DJ’s post have been some of the most popular on the blog! Woot!

SO these are a few of the many lessons I learned with and via the blog this year… There are tons more personal ones that I have learned for another post! HOWEVER… I would love to hear from you the many lessons that you have learned about yourself! Sharing is caring!!!

What did you learn this year that has impacted your way of living, thinking, or loving? Let’s discuss…

 

 

 

 

 

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Swing

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This gorgeous dress is a swing dress from Lady V London in a size 18. For reference – I am 5’7 with a long torso.

The dress comes with a sash to help cinch in at the waist – my favourite! It has small belt loops that the sash loops into, although a belt can help conceal them.

I have tried the previous version of this dress some years ago and I found it pretty tight across my arms, and so I was extremely pleased to find that this was a great fit all over – if a tiny bit tight across the bust.

I found the square neckline to be quite a flattering cut on a larger bust without it showing inches of cleavage – no wonder so many women choose to have this as a bridesmaid or wedding guest dress.

I adore the pretty prints that this comes in, especially this now sold out design. Keep an eye on the swing dress page on Lady V London as they are constantly restocking old and new colourways of items.

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Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Beauty Stocking Stuffers for Her

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Hey there! Do you all have the holiday spirit yet?? If you’re anything like me, you’ve already started making your lists and checking them twice. I am so excited about the holiday’s this year! My excitement stems from (1) knowing I’ll be able to spend a lot time with my family and (2) knowing I’ll be able to spoil my family and friends with some goodies!

When it comes to giving holiday gifts I always ask myself a few questions. For example, I ask questions like who am I shopping for? What’s their lifestyle like? What do they really need? How can I make the gift unique? When it comes to my girls, I ask myself those questions and for some reason I usually (always) go with cute and practical beauty stocking stuffers. Is she particular to sets, does she need help sleeping, does she collect makeup bags? Does she always carry a lotion or cleanser? I mean these are things I think about- to make my stocking stuffers personal and special… Take a look at what I found and am sharing with you!

Below are 10 affordable Beauty Stocking Stuffers that are perfect for the beauty lover in your circle!

Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Beauty Stocking Stuffers for Her

1. Sephora Face Mask Collection, $6 (each) at Sephora.com

2.OPI Mini Polish Set, $23.75 (Set of 10) at www.amazon.com

3. Smashbox Makeup Trial Kit, $19, www.Nordstrom.com

4. 5-Pack Pocket Hand Sanitizer, $5 at BathandBodyWorks.com

5. “Lipstick Saved Me ” Cosmetic Bag, $35, BreakupstoMakeup.com

6. Limited Edition Aveda Gift Set, $49.50 Aveda.com

7. e.l.f. Beauty Must Haves 6pc Brush Set, $16.50, at Walgreens.com

8. Boots Mango Body Kit, $19.99, at Target.com

9. Heart Print Makeup Bag, $9.90 at Forever21.com

10. Andrea Garland Sleeping Beauty Kit, 73.91, ASOS.com

All of these options are perfect beauty stocking stuffers, don’t you think?! I’d be thrilled to add any of them to my beauty section at home. I hope these ideas help as you go about your holiday shopping excursions. And remember, it’s not about the size of the gift you purchase, it really is the thought that you put into the gift. Happy shopping!

Which one do you want to add to your wishlist? Let’s talk about it!

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Urban Decay Naked On The Run Is Here!

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the new limited edition Naked On The Run RM188

the Naked Vault (worth RM1281) contains your Naked Obessesions
(Naked, Naked 2, Naked 3 + Naked Goodies)

Calling all Urban Decay fanatics! You're going to go crazy because this Christmas, Urban Decay is launching their Christmas specials with the new limited edition, all-in-one travel kit featuring everything you need for the Naked look. Naked On The Run price at RM188 has six (6) never seen before eyeshadow shades, bronzer, blush and a full-size Naked lipgloss plus a travel size 24/7 Eye Pencil (both new shades), and a travel-szie Perversion Mascara.

SAVE THE DATE

Launching date? 6th Dec, 2014 at 10am Sephora Starhill and guess what? The first 200 customers who purchase this will be getting an exclusive Urban Decay gift! Not only that, the first three (3) customers in queue to purchase Urban Decay goodies worth up to RM500 inclusive of this palette will receive the Naked Vault worth RM1281.

What's the Urban Decay Naked Vault?

An ultra-luxe, limited-edition set that contains a DOZEN of our most-coveted Naked products:

ALL THREE of our bestselling Naked palettes (actual size!), three coordinating 24/7 Glide-On Double-Ended Eye Pencils, three Naked Flushed and three shades of Naked Ultra Nourishing Lipgloss.

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Annick Goutal Petite Cherie Review

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I love my Annick Goutal Petite Cherie!

Sharing my love for fragrances today. I love scents and aromatherapy but because I lived with my x-fiance who has a nose like a dog I couldn't wear any perfumes for as long as I can remember. More over any kind of scent - aromatherapy, diffuser, room spray cannot be used. He'll throw such a tantrum and open all the windows to air the house / room. Sheesh! BUT alas I am free to spray and spritz my perfumes on myself everyday and fill my room with scented candles, aromatherapy, potpourris and diffusers *joy to the world*.

Sharing today is my all time favourite day perfume by Annick Goutal. I just love and adore Annick Goutal so much and I bought their ever popular Petite Cherie perfume. They cost a bomb but oh my, I just couldn't resists such lovely fragrance. They're one of a kind, luxury must have in any girl's perfume collection.

oh I wish I have the butterfly bottle one!

my must haves - a travel size & a full size at home

A bit about Petite Cherie. It's the scent Annick Goutal created for her daughter as a gift in 1998 (how sweet). Annick had already created one before named "Eau de Camille" but later on created the Petite Cherie - an irresistible, sensual and seductive fragrance which she describes as being "reminiscent of a young girl's cheek that you want to lovingly kiss" to her daughter. You can see why I'm in love with this scent. 

Petite Cherie is a sweet floral scent of pears, peaches, musky rose, freshly cut grass and vanilla (my favourite flavour haha). I can't live without this perfume, so I have Petite Cherie EDP 100ml (RM599) at home to spritz before going out and a travel size Petite Cherie 15ml (RM120) that I carry on for emergencies. Anyone else loves this scent too?.

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#ZAPPOSSTYLE: Traveling Comfortably for the Holidays

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You know, now that I have moved to Atlanta, I will be traveling… a lot. Back and forth to Cali or to Mississippi, I have gotten my travel game down pat, I think. And when Zappos challenged me to pick out a look to travel in I already had an idea of what I would wear for traveling comfortably for the holidays… I mean, whether it is a 4 ½ hour drive or a 5 hour plane flight, being both cute and comfy can be tricky… or not!

From Zappos, I snatched up these 512 JEGGINGS from LEVI Jeans. I must pause here for a second… It has been quite some moons since I have rocked Levi’s. I honestly thought they were never for me… until I saw that they make them in plus, they have jeggings, and the color, Charcoal black, was a neutral one! WOOT!

Let me tell you, hello booty. I really liked how my bum looked in these. BUT they have fully functioning pockets, are substantial in fabrication and are above all else- comfy!

My Tee? I have the sweetest spot for Three Dots. I remember when they first launched and were all about tees! Now that they have grown their range, carry dresses in plus, I had to rock out in this relaxed V-Neck tee. Had to. Also, I do not have one, so boom!

I paired my look with my wrap sweater from Fashion to Figure. This is the focal item and I have been dying to rock it! Perfect for bundling on the airplane, keeping myself pulled together and sooo on trend, I love this pattern and color way! I can already see the many ways to rock this!

I always travel in my boots. Especially during the fall and winter seasons- because well… they take up the most room in the luggage and most likely it is chilly enough to rock them. On top of everything else, These over the knee boots from WideWidths.com are comfy, sassy (over the knee) and are quite flexible in style.

So next time or even for the holidays, if you are looking for a few great places to shop, make sure that you check out Zappos for your plus size fashion fun! Who knew- right?

My Look Breakdown:

FashiontoFigure.com Zappos.com Zappos.com WideWidths.com

How do you dress for holiday travel? Do you have a go to outfit? Look? I wanna know!

Disclosure: Zappos provided some of the clothing, but thoughts are my own.

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Cyber Monday Giveaway With Simply Be USA!

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As we ready ourselves for Thanksgiving Day, time with family, and Black Friday, Simply Be and I decided to kick off Cyber Monday all proper like with a really cool giveaway! I mean what a better way to shop than with a few extra dollars in your pocket to one of your fave plus size stores? Think about it, what is better than a Cyber Monday Giveaway with Simply Be USA?

Are you ready to enter?

10 lucky winners will score a special code for a few bucks off your purchase! Anywhere from $50- $500, random codes will be given to TEN WINNERS! You will not know how much you score until it is time to check out! And if you cannot find anything this day- no worries! You have until February 28^th 2015 to use it!

Pretty cool right?

Cyber Monday Giveaway With Simply Be USA!

To enter, complete each task/step for an entry! The more you do, the more entry points you earn!

 a Rafflecopter giveaway

This is for USA residents Only (I am sorry! There will be more chances next month) The giveaway closes on Sunday, November 30^th at 11:59 pm PST! Winner will be notified via email and will be reveled on the giveaway form once the contest closes, on Monday, December 1^st!

In the meantime, make sure you check out the newest arrivals from SimplyBe.com!

Good Luck!

What do you have your eye on? Have you shopped Simply Be USA before? What is at the top of your Christmas List?

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Shoulda Woulda Coulda

(kfmyblog.blogspot.com)The monkey-nut shells are on on the ground and the smell of illegal fireworks still in the air. Halloween is over and yet again I failed to dress up! With a million reasons why I "didn't get around to it" this year, there really is no excuse and this is my VOW that next year I will be just as unrecognisable as the rest of you. With that in mind, here are my top 5 outfits that I wish I'd worn last night!

1. The Lidl Mermaid
A costume that's also a pun? Eh - brilliant. The blue wigged clever clogs is still nameless, but we salute you Lidl Mermaid. We wish we'd thought of it too.

2. Hocus Pocus

Dressing up as the Hocus Pocus witches is the best tip of the hat to Halloween ever. Not only are you bringing the most Halloween-y movie in the world to life, but you can run around all night saying "remember winnie remember, remember winnie remember"

3. Cool Make-Up

Halloween Make-up is the biz. Whether you want to go full on Walking Dead with half your face your falling off, or sexy skeleton with fab hair, the choice is yours. I love this skeleton look with a few victory rolls, perfect combo of scary and sexy without having to buy a "sexy" costume in a packet. 

4. All Out!

If we had the time or the resources, Heidi Klum's butterfly is pretty much the coolest outfit of the year right? While we may not have a team of dressers, designers, special fx artists, we could always give it a try?!

5. Tourists

My crazy friends went out last night as tourists. Dirk, Tammy and Sport donned their best tourist gear with ponchos on and maps in hand. Well done guys, I'll be with you next year I promise! 

 K x

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Fashion Blogger Spotlight: Becky of Mrs BeBe Blog

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Did you get to know Kate of How Kate Does Fashion last week?  This week, we’re back with another UK blogger, Becky of Mrs Bebe Blog!

I’m really in love with Becky’s style.  It’s classic with an urban edge.  She gives a casual vibe to everything she wears that makes it look like she never has to try too hard.  Plus, that sexy, edgy hair… it gives everything she wears an infinitely cool vibe!    Becky is a plus size blogger you NEED TO KNOW!!

Meet Becky of Mrs Bebe Blog!!

Blog: www.mrsbebeblog.co.uk
Height: 5’7″
Age: 34
Location: Lincolnshire, UK

What made you want to become a fashion blogger?What led you to it?
I was in a really bad place personally in regards to my body image, I came across plus size fashion blogs, I was so inspired by these amazing women that I started my own. It helped change my perception of myself and restore my confidence.

What are the challenges, if any, you face in being plus-size?
Shopping for the plus size body can still be a challenge in terms of variety available and fit, but things have improved dramatically. On a personal level, I still find it difficult when people judge me on my size and make assumptions about my health, but as my confidence continues to grow, I can brush it off much easier than I could have done before I started my blog.

What’s your favorite thing about being plus-size?
I love hearing from women who read my blog who say it’s changed their lives. When I get an email to say I have given them confidence and a new found love of fashion I’m just overjoyed, because that is what it’s all about – empowering plus size women.

What’s your favorite thing about being a blogger? A plus fashion blogger?
Getting to share my love of fashion, chatting with people who share that passion too, and getting to see all the new trends up close and personal at events.

Who/what are your favorite designers/brands?
I love ASOS Curve for fast fashion. I love Elie Saab – her dresses are just stunning, and Michael Kors’ SS15 show was really strong this year – great prints and shapes.

Describe your personal style.
Eclectic! I love mixing high street and vintage. I’m quite casual and love nothing more than putting on my favorite pair of jeans!

Any bloggers currently on your radar?
I love In My Joi and Grown and Curvy Woman, and of course, my UK girls, Pamper and Curves, Frivolous Mrs D, and How Kate Does Fashion.

Anything else you want The Curvy Fashionista’s readers to know?
Throw out the rule book, have fun with fashion, and wear clothes that you love! Life is too short to wear boring clothes!

Hope you enjoyed meeting Kate! Do you already read her blog? Any plus-size bloggers you want to see featured? Let us know below!

Are you a plus size blogger who wants to be featured? Please make sure that you contact us, and we’ll be in touch!

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First Look: Rue 107 Queen Collection

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WELCOME BACK RUE 107. After taking a visible leave from plus sizes, Rue 107 came back with IT just in time for fall, featuring plus size model and blogger, Essie from Golden Kaleidoscope for the launch of the Rue 107 Queen Collection and I am so hyped about this. I have been following their posts on Instagram, teasing us of the fire to come. NOT for the shy or demure, Rue 107 pushes plus size fashion to its limits, bringing an attitude, aesthetic, and lifestyle for the Curvy.Confident.Chic. plus size woman.

Rue 107 is no stranger to The Curvy Fashionista. We have featured this indie brand a few times over, creating such an interesting divide among the readers! You either love it or it is not for you! And that is okay- OPTIONS. YES. Well, please let me share with you the look book from Rue 107 and then, let us chat about it some more!

First Look: Rue 107 Queen Collection

Um. Hello! I am here for all of this and I need a few pieces in my life from this range! YES madame. I need. Not included in this collection were a few other pieces that I have to have, like these ones:

Right? DO you see what I mean? How about that for a comeback, huh?

You can shop all of these looks NOW on www.Rue107.com

About Rue 107

The creative spirit behind Rue107 is Marie Jean-Baptiste. She was born in the historically rich and beautiful island of Haiti. Through her designs she celebrates the vibrant colors of her creole heritage and the essence of her second home New York City.

Make sure you check out Rue 107 on Instagram too!

What do we think? Can you see yourself rocking out in these? Which piece calls out to you? Which ones are you hesitant about? Let’s discuss!

 

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THIS WEEKEND: Westfield Mission Valley City Chic Opens THIS weekend

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Attention west coast fashion lovers! If you live in the San Diego area, then you have a new plus size fashion destination coming your way! City Chic, the Australian plus size powerhouse has landed in your hood! Yep, that’s right! You can now enjoy the contemporary plus size fashion that your fellow SoCal buddies have enjoyed with City Chic Mission Valley!

“Your Leading Global Plus Size Fashion Destination”

Westfield Mission Valley City Chic Opens THIS weekend

City Chic opens its fifth door this weekend and you are invited to visit and shop and enjoy 40% off the entire store at Mission Valley this Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November 2014 and online! Shopping the latest arrivals, you can play in the swanky shop (which if similar to the others, you are in for a treat), bring your girlfriends along, and stock up in the latest in plus size fashion!

RSVP for the Mission Valley OPENING 

I mean. I am excited about more options, especially in areas where we do not have many to shop from and at! I mean, a new place to shop, who wouldn’t love that? Let me share a few of my faves from the latest collection!

Now if you are NOT familiar with the plus size brand, City Chic offers better plus size fashion. Not the fast fashion options, but a new option- contemporary plus size fashion. Think better fabrics, attention to detail (hello lined dresses with soft boning), and impeccable fit. Add fashion to this and voila, you have an amazing recipe for fashion success!

You can shop at the Mission Valley Location or online at CityChicOnline.com!

If you get the chance, you can also shop City Chic at select Nordstroms! I am always hyped about new arrivals, positive changes in the community and offers that only give us more options and styles to better express our style! I am here for this, aren’t you?

Only in SoCal, City Chic is slowly making its way in to the US and I am happy to welcome them!

Have you been to City Chic yet? Have you shopped them online? What pieces are you in love with? Let’s discuss!

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Off Duty Style: Mad For Plaid

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Happy Hump Day all!

Each Fall I look for a statement coat whether that be in color or in print. Unfortunately finding a statement coat can be  somewhat tricky because many retailers don’t equate plus size with fashionable  which is  frustrating.  I yearn for the day when dark colored  coats are not presented as the only options for us. Until that happens, retailers such as Eloquii, ASOS and Simply Be  have stepped up by offering coats in a variety of colors and prints.   Eloquii’s plaid coat is an example of this.  It’s instantly become the  statement coat  I’ve been looking for.  It’s roomy without being bulky and versatile which is important to me. Plus it’s in red plaid!!! YES!!!

What is your favorite statement coat?

Have a wonderful day!

Coat: c/o Eloquii (here)
Jeans: c/o Lane Bryant: ( no longer available online)
Turtleneck: Gap (old)
Booties: Ivanka Trump (old)
Bag: Saturday by Kate Spade (here)

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