Festival

Hi lovies,

A few weekends ago, I attend the Curlfest which is the ultimate natural beauty festival. I attended last year for the first time and had the best time so there was no question I was going to go this year. The festival was held in Prospect Park in Brooklyn where you are surrounded by the mecca of afros, twist-outs and of course curls. It's so much fun, positive vibes, just a unity of people all there for the same reason. Me and my Instagram Wife Jami came along with me and we had the best time. We check out all the vendors, took pictures and just chilled and enjoyed the amazing sea of beautiful people. Not to mention the huge goodie bag we took home full of awesome hair products from the sponsors of the event. I definitely can't wait for next year to attend again!

Dress c/o Roaman's//Shoes //Bag

Hot Pink in the City

Hi Lovies,

The color pink for me is definitely a staple in my closet, and one of my favorites. From the lightest of pinks to the bright and boldest, I love them all. It just represents the epidemy of femininity and girliness. When I can pair that color with a chic, no nonsense dress, then I'm a happy girl. This dress from the Rachel Roy Curvy Collection is just perfect for the summer. I bought this at their booth at The Curvy Con and I've worn it already like 3 times. Besides the obvious beautiful color, this dress is super functional, comfortably flowy and lightweight, so perfect for these hot summer days. The v-neckline, flattering silhouette and hi/low design makes this easy to wear almost anywhere. Not to mention I can totally rock this way into the fall with a cool leather jacket and leggings. I'm totally into transitional pieces, and when I can get a bang for my buck, I'm all about it.

Dress //Shoes//Bag (similar)

 

Slay

Hi Lovies,

The word "Slay" has became such a popular word to describe someone "killing it". Now most people us it to refer to how someone looks, their outfit, make-up etc. But to me the word can be use to refer to someone's life. Things are going so well these days, I feel like I am slaying life. As hard as it might be at times, I do stop and appreciate the little things that have been making me happy in life. Today marks the 2 year anniversary of my Mom's passing, and I take any opportunity to bring her up in conversation, to make it feel like she is always with me. I could be sad or depressed on this day but I know that's not what she would want. The day we had to take her to the hospital, she grabbed my hand said "You have to be strong" is embedded in my mind forever. She knew she was never going to return home and needed me to be strong for her and the family. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life, and continues to be. But I made a promise to her that I do not plan on breaking, so with that I will "slay" the day in her memory.

Tee//Skirt//Shoes//Bag (similar)

Lace Dress

Hi Lovies,

When the temps start to rise and the NYC heats kicks in, I don't want to think too much about what I'm going to wear. Quick and easy outfits are essential for me, especially when getting ready for work. Summer dresses are my go to for the season, it's a one and done. Appropriate for work with a short sleeve cardigan or blazer, which you can easily remove after work. This Lace Cold Shoulder Dress is perfect for the summer, right on trend with the off the shoulder design. It's such a delicate, feminine vintage style dress with the beautiful lace fabric. Along with the shape defining fit and flare design which suits most body types. I don't know about you but whenever I wear anything lace, I instantly feel sophisticated and elegant. 

Dress (similar) c/o Torrid//Shoes //Bag (similar)

 

Fun in the Sun on July 4th

Hi Lovies,

July 4th weekend has come and it's officially Summer now. School is out, pools are open and it's time to enjoy ourselves. This 4th of July I didn't do the typical BBQ party, me and my Instagram Wife decided to head to Rye Beach and have some fun in the sun. I hardly make it to a beach or a pool during the summer so if an opportunity arises, I jump at it. Rye Beach holds many memories for me as a child, I use to go up there with my family, a huge crew of us. We would first hit the beach or the pool for a few hours and then end up at Playland for some amusement park fun. I was totally nostalgic, because it was like I was in a time warp. Not much has changed, the same rides I got on when I was 7 were still there. I could close my eyes end see myself as a kid having the best time on one of the fun rides. It's definitely different as an adult but I can still enjoy myself, it's fun just people watching and seeing all the young kids with happy face just having the time of their lives.

Swimsuit & Beach Pants //Kimono Top (similar)

To The Max

Hi lovies,

I have to admit, I can be a creature of habit when it comes to my style. I know what trends, styles and silhouettes work best for my body. When purchasing dresses or skirts, I prefer a length that shows off my legs. But my fellow Instagram Wife Darlene has been pushing me to try new things and has got me to look into the maxi length. She's a petite size gal and she rocks a maxi with the best and tallest of ladies with such ease. So I took her advice and took the plunge, first with this skirt from Jibri (see post) and now with this amazing denim dress. Eloquii never disappoints when it comes to their clothing, and it's not a surprise why they are one of my top favorite brands. They continue to bring us on trend and fashion forward pieces that will always make its way to closet. This dress for example, it immediately sold out when it first hit the site a few months back. Of course I waited too long and missed out on it but in true Eloquii fashion, they heard our cries and restocked it. This time I wasn't going to miss out, I ordered it and it was one the best decisions I made.

Dress //Shoes & Belt (similar)//Bag - (similar)

Party like a Rockstar!

Hi Lovies,

There's nothing better than attending an event/party and you literally have fun from the minute you get there to minute you leave. Well that's how I felt at the Gwynnie Bee VIP Kick Off Party for The Curvy Con. At the end of Curvy Con day 1, platinum ticket holders and selected guests were invited,  and we were party bused to the GB headquarters in Long Island City. The ride over there was almost as fun as the event, we had great music, travel wine tumblers for libations and all around great company. We arrive at the location and took the very decorative elevator upstairs, checked in and enter the space where the party was. Let's just say GW spared no expense with this party, there was music, food, drinks, and multiple photo booths to take fun pictures. Then half way through the event, the GW Ceo Christine Hunsicker announced that they were going to a have fashion show right in the middle of the space featuring their new collection designed by Rachel Antonoff. It was such a fun, whimsical collection adorned with colorful fruit an tropical colors. Once that was done, everyone got a chance to hit the runway and start an impromptu Soul Train line, it was the perfect way to end the evening. I for sure didn't want it to end and day one of The Curvy Con was a total hit.

Top - FTF//Skirt - Jibri//Shoes - Eloquii

Printed

Hi Lovies,

It's hard to believe that 2 weeks have passed since FFFWeek and The Curvy Con. Not to mention it has also been a few crazy weeks for me, so I am still catching up to blog posts. Nevertheless, the show must go on and it will go on in style. Prints of any kind are always big for me any time of the year but more so during the warmer months. In my recent post here, I talked about how much I loved floral prints and how they are a must have for the summer. Today I am stepping out of my norm and kicking my print game up a notch with this beautiful Geometric Print Tie Midi Skirt from Eloquii. This skirt has instantly become one of their most popular pieces, and with good reason. The "paper plane" print  is such a bold statement with the amazing mixture of colors. The self tie sash added an extra touch of flair to the skirt and the A-line silhouette flatters just about any figure. But just when you thought that the skirt couldn't get any better, they added pockets! Yassss Eloquii!

Top - Lane Bryant//Skirt - Eloquii//Shoes c/o Fullbeauty

Summer Ready

Hi Lovies,

Last Wednesday was Day 3 of FFFWeek for me and I attended The Avenue Blogger Brunch. They spoiled us with a nice spread of breakfast goodies and fashion. We got to see a sneak peek of what was coming for the Fall and talk with their PR team. They also had a small presnetation where they went through each rack of clothing talked in depth about some of the pieces. We also got to mingle with some of my other favorite bloggers and just chit chat while enjoy the morning. Of course no event would be complete without some pictures by the step and repeat.  

Dress c/o The Avenue//Shoes c/o Fullbeauty//Clutch (similar) c/o FTF

Voodoo Vixen

Hi lovies,

As you all know if you've been following me on social media, last week was Full Figured Fashion Week and The Curvy Con. So to say I had a busy week is an understatement. It was full of awesome events, hanging out with my fav bloggers from here in NYC and out of town as well. My week started Tuesday evening with the Marla Wynne Fashion for everyBODY Blogger event. I've worked with Marla before and did a post on her collection back in the winter (see here). Marla is such a character and a wonderful designer, and her clothes show that. We were able to get a preview of her upcoming pieces and got some goodies to take home with us as well. It was definitely a fun night and great way to kick off my week.

Dress c/o Voodoo Vixen//Shoes c/o Torrid//Bow Tie Belt - Wonder Lee 123