OOTD: NYC BLUES SKIRT + JEAN JACKET

With September coming most may think skirts and bare legs are out but not for this plus size fashionista.
I love the feel of a cool breeze on these thick claves.  As a child and young adult, I coved them up.  Thinking my knees was something to cover because they didn't look like what I saw was acceptable. Now I feel if you don't like it...turn away and keep your opinions to yourself.

I had a hard time choosing just one photo so this post have more photos than usual but they are all beautiful. The outfit started with the skirt.  I wanted to pair with denim to highlight the blue and white in the skirt.

 To add a bit more color I went with a pink lip and white and green head wrap.  But I couldn't forget my fashion snob button. It has become a new item that goes on all my jackets.  Its what I love to wear. 

 OUTFIT DETAIL

Top & Jacket: Ashley Stewart

Skirt: Lu La Roe Heather Hanna

Shoes: Ashley Stewart

Shades: Mirina Collections

 photos by: Matey Ghaslow

AFROPUNK 2016 MY EXPERIENCE

AFRO PUNK, founded in 2003 by Matthew Morgan, started as a documentary spotlighting Black Punks in America.  It has now become a voice to thousands of multi-cultural kids fiercely identifying with a lifestyle path-less-traveled.

Described by the New York Times as “the most multicultural festival in the US,” the word AFROPUNK itself has become synonymous with open-minded, non-conforming and an unconventional community.

I loved what this festival represent and how it spoke to my inner self.  In my youth I listening to Korn,  Dave Matthews Band and attending raves.  I was always one of,if not the only, thrashing black girl in a crowd.  It was something that I kept hidden and rarely allowed my friends to see what CD I was listening to in my diskman. It was hard and felt very alone in my music choices in high school.  It wasn't until college that I learned to be myself no matter what. This is what AFRO PUNK represents.

I  learned about the festival about 3 years ago. I said every year I would make it but  kept missing the opportunity to go.  I made it my 2016 goal to attend AP this year.  

Better than just attending,  I received the opportunity to work within the organization this year.  I spent the pass week working the event pre events as well as work AFTER DARK events.  I didn't get a lot of time inside the festival but got one day to taste, see and experience the festival.  

Here are a few photos I took while there. 

MUSIC

FELL IN LUV WITH SKUNK ANANSIE

THIS GIRL WAS GETTING DOWN!!!! LOVE IT

VIP CANGA LINE TO SOCA WAS EVERYTHING

STYLE

STYLE TIP: WEAR EXTRA COMFORTABLE SHOES

MORE STYLE PHOTOS AT +Curvysta 

AWARENESS

SURVIVOR OF BREAST CANCER  PUSH  GENDER EQUALITY

ARTIST WORKING ON THIS PIECE DURING THE EVENT

 What an amazing time for this event.  I can not put into world what I felt but if I had to I would say it felt like love and lavender.  Cant wait for 2017.  See you next year AFROPUNK