SUMMER '18 SWIMSUIT: Jessica Milagros for Boutique+

Recently I had the opportunity to join JCPenney & Jessica Milagros in celebrating the launch of the first-ever Boutique+ Swim collection.  

                                                                     

JCPenney expanded its plus size private label brand, Boutique+, to include swimwear that fits and flatters curvy silhouettes. This first collection was in collaboration with Jessica Milagros, the first plus size Latina model to land a national campaign with JCPenney.

Sitting pool size with fellow plus size beauties, while it was still freezing temperatures outside, was a refreshing and welcoming change.  Through eating, drinking, toasting and conversation we got a chance to see the amazing collection that Jessica has put together.  

I love that the sizing of the swimwear was generious and the colors were very flattering.  Being top heavy, I sometimes find suits that fit my top but is too big for my bottom or vice versa.  

But with this collection, I did not have that problem.  

I also loved all of the patterns and colors that were available in two AND one piece suits.  

Here are a few more suits I am in love with.

The Boutique+ Swim collection is available exclusively at jcpenney.com and in select stores now.

12 DRESSES OF CHRISTMAS: LOOK 11 EMERALD CITY

On the 11th day of Christmas my Fashion Fairy gave to me.....

Emerald Green Suit w. Gold touches

 For those of you who don't know its good luck to have green in your pocket for the new Year.  Whats even better.....put on some green of course.  This metallic green suit is both fashionable, sexy and totally BOSS!!!! 

I paired the suit with gold and black to give it some color. Pattern on Pattern may scare a few people but I am a BOSS so I'm never scared to break some of fashion  old rules (and neither should you).

To put it short, I feel like the HNIC in this suit and think it is perfect for a New Year Party.  

OUTFIT DETAIL

Suit & Tie: Eloquii

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Shirt: Lane Bryant

Booties: Avenue

photos by: afrovocative

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12 DRESSES OF CHRISTMAS LOOK 5: FB LIVE WITH DIA AND CO

On the 5th day of Christmas my fashion fairy gave to me....

Pleated leather skirt and Bird Shirt w. Dia & Co. FB live

On Monday, I had the pleasure of talking with Dia & Co on fashion how to handle family member during the holidays.

As I am doing "12 Dresses of Christmas" and Dia was doing "12 days of Dia", it was a great way to bring the two worlds together.



Along with our host Ashby, I was chatting next to some amazing women. The panel consist of Jessica Torres and Kayla who works for Dia. Also, artist Jonquel was drawing two winners of our FB live. How great is that?

For this event outfit I decided to wear an outfit ready to go from work to fun. I love this outfit because it worked perfect for my office but was able to work well on camera.

Outfit Detail

Skirt and Top: Simply Be 

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Below is a link to the video and our great conversation.

OOTD: EASTER FLORAL DRESS

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!!

I HOPE DIED ALL YOUR EGGS AND MADE LOTS ON MONEY ON YOUR GROWN AND SEXY EASTER EGG HUNTS.  BUT MOSTLY, I HOPE THAT YOU ALL TOOK THE TIME OUT TO RECOGNIZE THE REAL MEANING ABOUT THIS HOLIDAY AND RECEIVED THE WORD OF GOD TODAY!!!

It was very warm in the city today and I feel like we experience a tornado (no confirmations just yet) but it was a very nice day (for those who like warm weather)

For me today also signifies the beginning of Spring.  Floral dress open toe shoes and thinner jackets is in all of our future. 

Today I wore my Old Navy floral dress.  This dress was so comfortable and easy to wear.  I paired with blue and pink accessories, shoes and jackets to complete the look.  Also, nothing says spring to me like my flamingo ear rings.  

It was a great day in Brooklyn and even though I don't like warm weather I do enjoy florals and light jackets.  I will take the good with the bad. 

Happy Easter Everyone!!!

 Outfit Details

Jacket: Lane Bryant

Bag: Prada

Dress: Old Navy

Shoes: Torrid

FASHION REPORT: SPRING PLUS SIZE TRENDS FOR 2017

Spring is the the air!!! Every were you look around....

Okay...that was cheesy but you can see spring trying to come.  Now that the air is not so biting and the sun is shinning a bit longer our closets need to change from sweaters and overcoats to jackets and floral tops.  But what are the top trends of the season? What items do you need in your closet this spring to keep trendy?  Don't worry stylistas.  Here's a list of trends you'll love to add to your closet this Spring.

"Hit em with the shoulder"
This is the biggest and most prominent trend for Spring 2017.  Rather is a cold shoulder, off the shoulder or cut out, expect to see a lot of decolletage (using my French like a mo fo) this spring.

Simply Be

Eloquii

Simply Be

Lane Bryant

"The Skipper too.."
Its all about being on the waters in blues, white and stripes.  The nautical theme has made it way big time this Spring.  Boat leg pants, blue and white stripes, and navy trench coats are all apart of this nautical theme.  So, get on a boat with you navy blues and set sail into the summer.

Eloquii

Lane Bryant

Simply Be

Eloquii

"50 Shades of Yellow"
Yellow was named one of the Pantone color of Spring 2017 and rightfully so.  From highly saturated golden yellow to pale yellow, is all throughout retail and designer collections.  Rather its all over yellow or yellow in the print you can see that the sunshine color in every collection this season.   That's what we are craving.

Ashley Stewart

Eloquii

Lane Bryant

Ellen Fisher

Ashley Stewart

"April Showers bring embroidered flowers"
 This 80's trend has made its way back into our closet and is a great way to inject spring into your closet this spring.  Instead of flower prints, we're seeing flowers embroidered.  From bags (as seen in my post on spring bags), jeans and jackets the flower embroiders is the new way to get your floral on this spring

 Simply Be

Simply Be

Target

"I made a statement jacket"
The jackets this season is all about making a statement.  Rather is embroidered, metallic, bomber, military, deconstructed denim or well placed patches just remember to make a statement with your jacket.  Find your statement and letting it shine.

Simply Be

Simply Be

Simply Be

Now your ready to shop shop shop.  Special thanks to 

Eloquii

Simply Be

Lane Bryant

Ashley Stewart

Shop their latest collection by clicking there names above

photos provided by Simply Be, Lane Bryant, Eloquii

SPRING TRENDY BAGS FROM TARGET.COM

This bag from YSL is the top trending bag for SPRING.  But with a price tag at just over $2200!!!!, that is way too much for my trendy budget.  When buying accessories I make sure too keep a budget.  They are trending items.  I may not like them next season so there is no reason to spend thousands of dollars on them.  
Don't get me wrong....if you got it...buy it but,  trendy items go in and out with the changing of the season and $2200 for a seasonal bag doesn't work for most of us right!?!

For trendy handbags that wont break your pocket, I have partnered with Target.com to present the 5 top trendy yet affordable bags for spring 2017.  Some may even make it all year long.

Embroidery: Try getting floral embroidery to get two trends in one. 

Circle Cross body: I love how this bag works for all body types.  Try with some low cut brown booties to wear it now and a skater dress in the spring. 



Mini Satchel: The Biggest trending item is the mini-satchel. Get yours in a yellow, orange, or green to work in Spring hottest colors

Funky Backpacks: I love a backpack so Targets great selection of designer backpacks keep me coming back for more

Anything Rose Gold: This is the metallic of the Spring.  It goes with almost anything!!!!

 

The Weekend-er: Spring means the begging of travel so get a new weekend back for when you need to breakout from the city and get some quiet time. 

Click HERE to shop these trendy bags and more!!!