LANE BRYANT FALL 2018 COLLECTION

"This collection is for the woman who’s unafraid to be feminine and is looking for something emotional."

-Eyan Allen SVP of Design Lane Bryant

Recently Lane Bryant gave bloggers, press and influences a look at the Fall 2018 collection.  Lane Bryant early fall collections are filled with light, nudes and neutral colors.  I didn't expect a fall collection to be so light and almost spring like.  Maybe its the longer warmer days of last fall or the influx of these colors on Fashion Week runway but Lane Bryant has given a great and lighter collection this Fall.  

Designer Eyan Allen has breathed freshness into Lane Bryant collection for a few seasons now.  Having a background high end designer, you can tell that he is pushing the Lane Bryant women into high fashion through high design.  

This is most prevalent piece in the collection was a little black dress I saw as soon as we walked into the preview.  Its asymmetrical, one sleeve and fabric is a smooth crepe that is sure to move and flow freely over any body.  Needless today I am  in love with this little black dress and I'm sure it will be a huge seller in the fall.

The collection I loved the most  "Chic Style Femme"will be release in September. This collection is filled with black, hot pink, leather and dresses that have  feminine touches.

Overall the collection is great and appeals to a more softer feminine style.  I see a lot of items that can be added to my closet that wont disturb my closet but add to my collection.  Since I have been on a rose gold, blush kick for the past few months, I'm sure anything I pick from this collection will go well with what I have bought from the Spring Collection. 

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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!!!!

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LA PECOSA PRECIOSA and Vanessa Mays-Hinds

AMBER ROSE X SIMPLY BE

ITS FINALLY HERE!!!!

The collaboration with Amber Rose and Simple Be drooped 6.30.18.  The collection, created and edited by Amber Rose, is filled with all types of fashion.  The collection is available from size 6-32 so all my plus size princesses get ready to get your sexy on.

This collection is super sexy.  There is spandex, body con dresses, body con jumpers and the most latex I have seen in an inclusive collection.   The collection also has accessories like shoes and a pink diamond choker.  They even have some high hip swim suits and even a beach towel.   I am excited to see my girls rock everything they can in this collection all white body con dress or the latex pink shirt. 

This collection is surly a collection for the sexy at heart.  I just may get my sexy on with this collection as well.  Here are a few items I love from the collection.

To see more of the collection, head over to Simply Be or click HERE to see the full collection.

WHY I LOVE KIMONOS

I don't know influence from Andre Leon Tally and his caftans but I LOVE Kimonos. I wear them everywhere and ANY where.   I could be chilling around my Brooklyn apartment cooking, writing or watching TV and will have one on.  They are just the bee's knees and they look good no matter what. 
I now have 5 and can you believe I'm still looking to add 5 more before summer starts? Yes you can say obsessed but if Fairy Godfather Tally can do it so can I! My collection ranges from an authentic Japanese Kimono to a thrift store find! The great thing is that they all look good no matter the price. 

Take this one I am wearing for example.  A friend of mine IG'ed about it so I electronically sent her the money and ask her to buy me one.  (technology being used for the greater good of fashion...yes!!!) At a total cost of about 20 bucks you cant beat that right?

Besides the price, I love them for other reasons.  One, this is about as boohoo as my classic style can get.  Two, they're a quick and easy was to add color to my outfit. Three, they fit easy in my bag so I carry them for cold air condition train or cooler nights.   Finally, the style gets to instantly oomph up a bland outfit. 3