FULL FIGURED FASHION WEEK 2018: WHITE CRUISE & MY #1 OUTFITS

Full Figured Fashion week is in its 10th year and with that came the most sought after event of the week, the All White Cruise upon The Hornblower.  Since its inception 8 years ago this event has grown in size and in the message sent to the fashion world. 
The age old unwritten rule that if your plus size you cant wear white has been around for as long as I can remember.  The construct of this rule for the plus size women has been loosen and I like to believe this event had something to do with it.  Every year, I see women show up and show out.  not only in fashion but in self love, personality, boldness and perfection in every outfit executed.  This year was no different.
Couple with all white, I saw a sea (no pun intended) of fashion and trends that was right on point with trends of 2018.  Trend such as lace and off the shoulder dresses were represented all over the ship.  But, the best things on the ship be far was the fun, friendship and love participants showed each other on the momentous 10 year celebration.

Take a look at some of the fashion and fun captured on this year boat ride. 

                 

Sponsor Ashley Stewart runway show highlighted their latest fashion collection of all white. 

 

The Brawn models from Bae Walk also had a chance to show their model skills on the ship as well. 

The party never stop through the night!!!

Such an amazing night and one that wont be forgotten.  Thanks to DeVoe Events and Ashley Stewart for hosting another years amazing event.  As I do every year, here is my favorite outfit from this years all white boat ride. 

 Sandra Caped Romper and Vanessa Body Con Lace Dress

Congratulation to you ladies.  

You both showed that women of all sizes can wear all white and make it look classy and sexy!!!!

Photo credit to www.xltribe.com,

LA PECOSA PRECIOSA and Vanessa Mays-Hinds

MY SWIM SUIT STORY- PART II

#MYSWIMBODY campaign by Swimsuitforall made me want to share another swimsuit story.
Most recently I attended The Golden Confidence pool party but never got a chance to take photos without my cover up.  Seeing that this swim campaign is all about no cover-ups I thought I'd break this two piece out on the beaches of NYC.

I recently wrote a blog post about the one piece swimsuit and how it made a comeback this summer but I cant deny the sexiness of the two piece suit.  I myself never bought a two piece but recognize that they can be very liberating and sexy. With that notion I decided that this year will be two piece swim summer for me.  Did I bucket list a swimsuit? ...yes I did.

As the swimsuit season started I shopping around and tried on a few suits.  Me being a size 24-26 the pickings were slim.  I guess even plus size retailers don't think the size 24/26 market would buy a two piece but I guess that's another blog post.

Anyway, I tired on a few two piece and found the same problem over and over again.  Even when I did find two piece that came in my size, they just didn't fit correct.  They made me feel sloppy not sexy. They didn't have enough coverage, support, or was just too plain for my taste.

Then I stepped in this two piece from the Liv Collection from Lane Bryant. It was love at first try.  Not only did it support my bust (which was the biggest fail of most two pieces) but it was playful and colorful.  It covered but I still felt sexy.  I didn't feel like at any moment I would fall out or the band on the bottoms would roll down.  In short...it was perfect.

Stylistas, I cant tell you how happy I was when I put this on.  I when through so much when I put on this bathing suit.  Joy and happiness yes but also a sense of relief because I didn't have to search anymore.

I WAS DONE!!!!

I've heard of a few bloggers complaining that Lane Bryant doesn't do this or doesn't do that....but honestly, they are the one retailer that has never let me down.  They made my two piece dreams come true and for that I say thank you. +

OUTFIT DETAILS

Bathing Suit: LIVI by Lane Bryant

Shade: ShadesLA

UNFORTUNATELY THE SUIT IM MODELING HAS SOLD OUT 

HERE IS ANOTHER TWO PIECE THAT I TRIED ON THAT WAS AMAZING 

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Photographer: Art-n-Lee

Location Scout & Assistant: LaTonya Bradley

ITS MY BORN DAY-HOW I DID IT UP!!!!

HEY STYLISTAS!!!

Today is my 37th birthday and yes I am one year closer to my big 4-0 but unlike most I have no fear or dread. With age comes wisdom and I've enjoyed every bit of my 30ths and will continue to enjoying them.

I have done more and overcome more fears this year then ever before so look forward to what the second 1/2 of this amazing year brings to me.

I'm an introvert so planned most of my birthday activities for myself.  I have NO interest in crowds and hate planning things.  At the last min I invited my friends into my solo birthday adventures.

For the first time EVER im sharing my birthday on the blog.  Yes I've had the blog for YEARS but never really shared my personal life. But 2016 means change so here you go....


1. Breakfast in Bed...

NO I DON'T LIKE HORSES JUST SO HAPPEN THE PLACMENT LOOK LIKE IT.  LOL

My minime loves to cook so breakfast in bed is usually the start to my birthday.  Wheat pancakes and fresh strawberries was a great way to wake up. 

2. Get Dresses

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Something old something new something borrowed....not blue.  Thanks to Lane Bryant for my birthday dress.  What a fun artistic print.

3. Get some culture

I like to take a trip to a theater, museum or music event because I love creativity.  This year the MET is my bit of culture. 

 Being in Fashion, of course I wanted to see the "Manus-Machina" Exhibit.  Here are a few pictures.

Chanel Dress at entrance is breath taking

  My bff had the day off so she joined me in the city for my birthday!!!! YAY

This is so her!!! lol

4. Dinner

I try a new restaurant each year.  This year was Sarabeth's Tribeca.  If you haven't tried it yet please do.  Fresh from the farm ingredients and not over priced like its other area restaurants.  I had Italian kale and meatballs with 4 fries from my friends plate (my birthday treat to myself).  It was fantastic!!!

5. Realize your dream

Blogging is not all I want to do.  So to keep my dreams in front of me I attend or do something to keep my eye on my dream.  One thing I would like to do is have a fashion pod cast.  I went to the live taping of one of my fave pod cast "Brilliant Idiots LIVE" with radio personality Charlemagne the God and Andrew Sholz.

Yes I tried the pod cast life and it didn't work out before I felt I even started so for now I study the well established.  Going to see this was not only entertaining but showed me some tips and tricks. 

What an amazing day I had.  Thanks also to my friends for joining me.  Also thanks to all my stylista's and friend for every message, phone call, cake emoji  and IG message sent.  I cant reply to them all but trust and believe I saw them all. 

FFFWEEK CURVES AT SEA 2016 BEST DRESS

Its that time of year again!!!! Full Figured Fashion Week 2016 was a full week for me this year.  The effects are still working on me that I was able to cover the event for Curvysta Magazine and very happy to share my best dress for the Curves at Sea Cruise.

Once again, I had the pleasure of seeing some amazing fashions for plus women and IN WHITE on the All white Cruise!!!



As for the fashion, there was a little bit of everything.  Suits, glitter, tutu's crop tops and  chiffon skirts.

Even though I was not able to attend this year I did get a chance to go through pictures from the night and one outfit stood out to me and I crown as best dress.
Before I say winner I wanted to give an honorable mention to two curvy women who showed up and SLAYED as well.

PLUS MODEL LIRIS SLAYING IN THIS FTF DRESS AND CAMEO DE BORE CLUTCH

MODEL WEMA ENOFE KILLED THIS WHITE CROP PANT AND DUSTER LOOK 

But even though I was fab...I found an outfit that was better.  We all can agree that Tanesha Smart looks amazing!!!

ITS CROP...ITS SEXY....AND CONFIDENT WHITE

Congrats to Tanesha!!!! This ATL plus peach came to NYC and killed it all around.  Make sure to find her on FB to tell her congrats. 

Garment is by Linda Bezuidenhout Apparel

PHOTO CURTUSY OF E.F.R. AND CURVYSTA MAGAZINE