BLOGGER NYC STAY-CATION: GIRLS TRIP HIGH TEA

 After a nights rest from the first day of our vacation (see blogger stay-cation day 1) we headed to the city for brunch.  As we're all bloggers, you know we had to do Start our second day off big right?

In car makeup came out really good

Sunday high tea and brunch at the illustrious Alice's Tea Cup II....that's a great way to start!!!
First, a little about Alice's Tea Cup. The atmosphere is great for conversation, laughter and some fun. Growing up I never watch Alice In Wonderland (the basis for the restaurant) but my blogger boos set me strait so I would understand the restaurant theme more.  I was the only one mad because the tea cups and plates didn't match.  I know better now.  I loved the quaintness of the restaurant (if you can even call it that) and the atmosphere was amazing.   Plus you may get a celebrity citing.  Don't forget this is the location for movies such as "Trainwreck" so you never know when Amy Schumer or Scarlett Johansen will walk by your table and say hello (second part really happened).

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The food at Alice's Tea Cup was amazing too. The food was just AMAZING!!! Our three tier brunch of finger sandwiches, scones plus omelets and three different kinds of tea was perfect for a Sunday brunch.  Not to mention some tea infused drinks that were the perfect topper.

My brunch was looking right!!!!

Everyone brunch was good too!!! 

After brunch what comes next....photos.

We took photos in our Sunday best.  Had a complements all through the streets and we snapped away.  How great we looks and ANOTHER celebrity citing and complement from Jerry Seinfeld.  Thanks to Eloquii, were we able to really show our fashionable Sunday wear.  I love that we all decided to wear color, patterns and designs to show how girls of all size can wear any pattern or color.  We range from 10-28, traditional to sporty, tall to short with all different body types but I have to say we looked really good today.  Here are photos from the day.

Special shout out to our Sponsor Eloquii and Alice's Tea Cup for an amazing day.

Details to purchase my dress is in the outfit detail below.

Stay tuned for the end of our stay-cation coming soon.

Outfit Details

Dress: Eloquii

Shoes: Ashley Stewart

Bag: Prada

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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!!! 

12 DRESSES OF CHRISTMAS DRESS 10: NEW YEARS EVE DRESS

On the 10th Day of Christmas My Fashion Fairy gave to me....

GCGme High Slit Maxi Dress

Analise High Slit Maxi

 Hey Stylistas!!!! I hope everyone enjoyed their Christmas.  May you received everything you wanted and spent time with family ad friends!!!

Christmas is over but the 12 Dresses of Christmas continues with looks perfect for New Year Eve!!!

GCGme designs, contemporary women's apparel and fashion accessories.   Their designs focus on giving strong key pieces in bold colors, to make a effortless statement where ever you go. 
GCGme reached out to me to show off their dresses in plus size.  Dress sizes start at a small and goes up to a 4xl.

I'm wearing a 3xl in the Maxi.  I decided to go with their High slit maxi for one reason....to show a little leg.  I love to show you can have a little leg shown no matter what your size. 

Link to purchase this dress is HERE

The Bag can also be found at GCGme.com.  This bag comes in several colors to match the color of your dress.

Click HERE to purchase bag

photos by MGP photography

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12 DRESSES OF CHRISTMAS NO. 9: WAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS...

On the 9th day of Christmas my Fashion Fairy gave to me....

Flannel Pajamas from Simply Be....

Click HERE to see more Pajamas from Simply Be

We LOVE preparing for Christmas morning the night before Christmas.  What better way to do it then in PJ's.  Wrapping gifts, checking off your list, fixing cookies and homemade cocoa is a tradition for Mini me and I. 

My Christmas gift to you guys is my homemade cocoa recipe.

N.E.C. Style Homemade Hot Cocoa

Ingredients

• 2 Hershey Milk Chocolate Bars
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup hot water
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 4 cups milk (Dairy or non-dairy)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Whipped Cream to top
• Nutmeg
• Cinnamon

Instructions

1. Melt Chocolate bar in microwave
2. Combine the chocolate, sugar, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
3. Over medium heat, stir constantly until the mixture simmers. Cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
4. Stir in the milk and heat, but do not boil.
5. Remove from the heat and add vanilla; stir well. .
6. Top with Cream, shake ground cinnamon and nutmeg on top. Serve immediately

Additions

Grown-up Flava: Add some Kahlua or peppermint flavored Delete repeated word

Want some Spice: Add some chili powder to step 2

Merry Christmas To All My

STYLISTAS!!!!

photo by MGP photography

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STYLE EYE ON: LU LA ROE BUTTA LEGGINGS

"Where Fashion Meets Comfort"

While at Curves Rock fashion weekend I got a chance to meat Heather and Hanna.  These women are fashion consultants for Lu La Roe, a clothing company made for individuals to sell clothing online or from their living room to friends and family alike. The clothing rage from size (0)XXS-3XL(24) and even have clothing for kids and now mens. 
I had heard of the line before but never met a consultant to ask questions or to test the clothing line. 

Heather swears by Lu La Roe leggings and told me they were a must try.  There sat an array of leggings in the most beautiful patterns and colors I had seen.  She told me the clothing was all true to size and allowed me to pick from her own personal stash of leggings.    As I unrolled one of the leggings I instantly became skeptical.
"Ummmm.... are you sure this is a 3XL?"
"Yes!" Heather replied.
I loved the print and the softness of the fabric attracted me so I said okay and stuffed them in my bag.  What came next was a huge shock. 

It took a little stretching but once the leggings got over my thighs I was happy to see they fit and fit well.  They came over my belly!!!!   Well HELLO!!!
Not only did they fit but they were super soft.  I could not believe how soft they were.  Plus, they were full coverage so no cellulite shows through them.

The other thing I loved were the design.  Me being me I picked highly graphic designs but they also came in an plain colors.  Designs and colors are limited editions so once they are sold out...that is it. 
Prices for leggings start at $25. 
Contact Heather  for a list of patterns and colors available for curvy leggings.  Leave them a message and they will get back to you
I will need a black and another pattern for this fall myself. 
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 OUTFIT DETAILS

LEGGINS: LULA ROE Heather Hanna

Photographer: Matey Glaslow

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All opinions are from Nanthale Collins