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When it comes to designs and fashions curvy divas , do you know that choosing the colors is more than just the designs worn on the models walking down the runway?   In fact, you would never think these words and color choices go hand-in-hand would you, textile, colorist, Pantone?  Absolutely! There is so much involved, that even I, with only a year into blogging about my love for fashion, have not totally grasped the entire concept of it all! One of the things I have learned is that twice a year, a decision is made as to the color palettes that will set the trends! It is out of this palette that the favorite color is chosen, as Emerald was for 2013!  Pantone LLC is the global authority that sets the standards for colors for the design industry according to Fashion Trendsetter! See link below: http://www.fashiontrendsetter.com/content/color_trends/2013/Pantone-Fashion-Color-Report-Fall-2013.html Included in the colors for this year are the front runner, Emerald , a blue called, M

In Purewow's Beauty section online, I read with interest that the new trend for nails this fall will be the matte finished,  as in shine-free!  Well move over glossy & shiny!  Remember curvy divas , there is matte makeup ; matte lipstick ; I even remember the matte finish jewelry trend , and now we have matte nail polishes!! Did you ever think that trend would be in nail polishes too?   According to Purewow, the Matte Finish not only comes as a nail polish, but also as a Top Coat! They recommend that we first try the top coat in matte finish to see if we like the look.  You can apply it over your regular nail color of the week and have matte-finished nails! Top Coat in Matte Finish SHOP The budget-friendly and cautious side of me agrees this would be a safe way to see if you do like the look (although at $19 each there's nothing cheap about it!) and just in case you don't want to splurge on every color in the line of matte finishes, I guess it makes sens

The August 2013 issue of Marie Claire featured low-heeled boots for this season!  The article,  “Instant Classic – Moto Boots” written by  Michelle Guerrere,  showcased  some really rocking biker boots that seemed to have t he fashion influence of style icon Francoise Hardy , formerly of the House of Balenciaga   as inspiration!   I love the combination of boots and rugged hardware added to make them shine!   My favorite boot featured (see below) in the Marie Claire issue were the (Yves)  St. Laurent by Hedi Slimane !      St. Laurent 25MM Belted Biker Boot Shop Here is a perfect and very popular budget-friendly pair (see below) as seen on nastygal.com, The Jeffrey Campbell Coltrane Bootie ! Shop - Over at purewow.com they had the same views on this season's boots and featured a low-heeled boot called The Chelsea !  Go to that article here !  Want more news on boots for this season?  Don't forget to check out my article for Down

I will not even pretend that I kept up with this year's fashion week!  I saw a few articles, heard about a few mentions, received a lot of emails on the different shows....but I just won't pretend that I had time to write about anything! I couldn't make time to even focus on other aspects of the fashion week! But you know what curvy divas , I will do some post-opts on the week that was New York fashion at later dates in the future! In the mean time, here, "from the mouth of", a very trust-worthy source, and a publication that I admire a lot, Vogue , is the week that was in 2013's New York Fashion Week! http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2013/09/13/new-york-fashion-week-closes-highlights-trends live.nydailynews.com (photo credit from Google.com free use image search) Now that New York's week of fashion is over, London's calling!   LFW begins !  So now you're on the alert curvy divas, keep an 'eye' out for the latest in fashion!!

This. dress. is.....FABULOUS! Domino Dollhouse - Plus Size Clothing: Sweetheart Strawberry Dress I received an email notice that this dress is available over at Domino Dollhouse!  I wanted to share! Can't you see yourself rocking this dress curvy divas? Heels, boots, yes!!!!

You've often heard about the little black dress curvy divas , well how about the little red dress?  You know, that perfect dress when you wear it makes you feel oh so confident and quite liberated!  Or when you wear this dress it is because you might have just finally lost that last five pounds; or you might just be feeling great and in the mood to dress up! Although we are going into Autumn, having color in your wardrobe is not just for Summer! On the The Zoe Report, Rachel Zoe featured a very beautiful red dress by DKNY !   That awesome dress was with paired with a great pair of black boots that made me squeal " Oh. My. Shoe-Goddess " ! In the article linked above titled "Parallel Universe" , the style maven asks us to "Channel DKNY's look" ! What a dress!  Rachel found a matching budget-friendly dress from Mango and an equally gorgeous boots from Nine West!  To compare notes and read more follow the link above!

On November 3-9 of this year, the "City Beautiful", Orlando  will have its fashion week, Downtown Orlando Fashion Week, aka DOFW!   "Downtown Orlando Fashion Week (DOFW) is a week-long extravaganza taking over the Downtown Orlando fashion scene, bringing exposure to designers and highlighting the talent, venues, and attractions of the Downtown Orlando area through a combination of high-fashion events, designer competitions, and private parties." http://downtownorlandofashionweek.com/ I am happy to announce that I am a one of several volunteer bloggers for this wonderful event and have written my first article which I am sharing at the link below:   http://downtownorlandofashionweek.com/fall-boots-guide-2013-donnareid/ Delpozo Rosie Red Boots as seen on downtownorlandofashionweek.com Do show some love and read more on the event by perusing the site!