4TH OF JULY OUTFIT: PLUS EDITION

Welcome to the kick of of Summer 2018!
Rather your at the BBQ, beach, movies or just chillin  playing games with your family and friends, make sure you show up in style.

Below are some quick cute ideas for Memorial Day weekend.

All these looks come in plus size and come up to a size 26-28

BBQ Outfit

Just because there is smoke doesn't mean you don't have to look amazing.  Try out these outfits for a daytime BBQ.

Maxi Dress

I love a great Maxi dress.  Its the perfect way to be dressed up without being dressed up.  I've arrange some casual and not so casual option that are begging to be worn this weekend. 

Swimwear

If your luck and the weather holds out try wearing something that is red white and blue to the beach.  I love two piece suits for days like this.  You can mix and match them later  in the summer to create a whole new suit.  See below for some great bathing suits in plus size this season

No work next day?  Lets party tonight

We don't have to go to work Wednesday so lets hang out tonight.  See below outfits for the best way to spice up a date night or a hot time in the club with your girlfriends.

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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THICK THIGHS SAVE LIVES: My Body Positive Story

FOR SO LONG...I was ashamed of my thighs.  I hated that they were the biggest thing on my body. No matter how I improved my self esteem, they were always the thing on my body I didn't like. Plus, being 6 ft tall my legs are the first thing people see. So having big thighs made it even harder.

As you can imagine, wearing anything short was a huge NO NO for me. If I wore a skirt, I added leggings. No matter how hot is was outside, leggings was a must.

With popularity of the maxi dress came my salvation.  My prayers was answered.  No longer would I have to wear short dresses. That was until last summer.

Last summer, my mini me saw me getting dress and asked why I was wearing a long dress on a hot day.  She said, "Just wear your skirt and a top or a shirt dress mom." I said to her, "Mom is not really proud of her legs." She look down and said "But don't you say all part of me is beautiful. So all parts of you is beautiful too." (SMART GIRL RIGHT!!!!) I gave her a huge hug with watery eyes and said thank you.

Now I realize that my think thighs are fine.  If and when I want them to be smaller slimmer then they will be but I shouldn't sacrifice my fashion for my fears.  So let the thick thighs fly!!!!
To all my fashionista..lets pledge to let one body part out this summer.

Rather its your legs, chest, upper arms, or whatever lets you think is too big.....its not.  Throw aside the leggings, cami and sweaters for the summer.

Let your thick ____ shine!!!

Outfit detail

Shirt dress: Eloquii

Shoes: Avenue

Jewelry: Stylist own

Sunglasses: Mariana Collection

photos by Matey @MGPhotograhy

OOTD: RAIN RAIN GO AWAY!!!

It has been a soggy few weeks in NYC.  The cloud cover has been over us for a few days with very little days of sunshine.  BUT....don't think that has stop this stylista!!!
My latest outfit comes from Eloquii and their fab ruffle sleeve jacket. 

My photographer and I had to wait of the rain to stop but through her "genius eye" she caught some great shots of me.

I am so in love with the jacket and its been sold out in most size but check out some other Eloquii Jackets that are just as amazing. 

  Click HERE to purchase any one of these jacket

The best think I learned through this is to not let anything stop what you want to do.  Yes it was raining but we made a conscious decision to get out in the rain and through that I got some amazing photos.  I encourage all my stylistas to get up and do what you need to do to better your life.

OOTD DETAIL

Dress: Old Navy

Jacket: Eloquii

Clutch: Cameo De Bore

Shoes: Avenue

Photo by ArtNLee

OOTD: LEATHER FLOWER POWER

BACK ON A BROOKLYN ROOF TOP were rockin' leather and jeans.  This floral embroidered jacket from the Ashley N. Tipton collection was everything a girl could as for.  It is right on trend with floral embroidery and the studded lapel gave it  the right amount of edge. 

I wanted the jacked to stand out so I wore a simple white long line tee and slim fit jeans.  The shirt is long in length but have high slits.  I can see me wearing this top for many more seasons to come.  In order t add some color, I added a skinny yellow belt and pink sandals to match the colors in the jacket but really I just let the jacket shine!!! That is the key to a great outfit

OUTFIT DETAIL

Jacket and Top: Ashley N. Tipton for J.C. Penny

Jeans: Avenue

Shoes: Torrid

OOTD: GET A LITTLE SEXY PRABAL GURUNG PART II

I say all the time "God knew what he was doing when me made me a big girl cause if I was skinny I would never wear clothes!"  Some would say that it should matter what size I am where as little or as much as you want (and I agree) but with years of people telling me to cover up, I've gotten into my head that "you can be fashionable but sexy...no" Its sometimes hard to show a little skin....but not this outfit.

This floral top it made it a whole lot easier to show a little skin in this warmer weather.  It was the first thing I though to do when I saw the skirt.  Once I added the blue trench I knew this would be a great outfit!!!

 The "fanny pack" made its return stylistas!!!!

 I had so much fun rocking this outfit.  The accessories I add was such a great add to a sexy outfit. 

OUTFIT DETAILS

Top: Lane Bryant

Trench Jacket: Lane Bryant

Jeans: Avenue

Shoes: Ashley Stewart

Shades, Bracelet & Choker: Lane Bryant
Ear rings: Rocksbox

OOTD: RED WHITE AND BLUE FLORAL

HEY STYLISTAS!!!!

I know I know..its been a LONG time since I did an outfit post.
I can only say that grad school is a killer but that's still no excuse to not bring you guys the business!!!  I really miss sharing my style with you guys but I kept putting it off because school, my mini me, family/friends or sickness (will tell you about that later) kept getting in the way of creating bomb ass photos.  So I decided to make a date with my stylistas to give you guys some eye candy.

I got a room at the FAB Fairmont hotel in Brooklyn and and snapped some amazing photos in their lobby.  How perfect was this room for my outfit!!! Can I just say that I had some staff turning heads but what an amazing feeling to be back in front of the camera.

 The red what and blue print on print is just what I need to kick start spring 2017!!! I love everything about this print and the mixing and matching I will do with other things in my closet will extend the life of these for a very long time. .

Kept my accessories simple to accentuate the silver buttons of the shirt but had to break out my red heels and blue bag to tie the colors together.

Trust and believe I will try my best to not stay away so long.  But there's more to come.

OOTD DETAILS

TOP & SKIRT: Prabual Gurung for Lane Bryant 

Bag: C. Siriano for Lane Bryant

Shoes: Avenue

photos by: Matey Ghaslow

VICTORIA BECKHAM X TARGET COLLECTION

Victoria Beckham brings her unique designs to a new collection for Target. This collaboration is inspired by the upbeat charm of her own line Victoria.   Victoria Beckham line, she celebrates the shared experiences between herself and her daughter. The result is a look that’s fashionable, yet free-spirited and timeless.

This collection is set to drop April 9.  The collection include women, children, toddler and plus women.  Here are a few items that will be available.

Victoria Beckham for Target includes more than 200 pieces featuring soft pastels, bright pops of color and charming spring prints. The collection has great scallop cut items as well as bright colors.  I'm excited for the black and white scallop pants suit (see below) and the drop hem pink dress.

The collection will be available April 9th.  If you plan on going to store please check you local Target to make sure they are carrying the collection in plus size at your store.  If your shopping online, good luck.  When collection drop they usually have a lot of problems online.  From my last target LillyxTaget experience let just make sure the cite doesn't crash like before.  

  Like what you see?  Well there is so much more.  Go to TARGET to see the full collection.  Good luck ladies.

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