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Did you catch the Emmys a few days ago curvy divas?  I enjoyed it for the most part.   My favorite part as usual was the Red Carpet.  I loved a few of the looks I saw, Kerry Washington's Prada dress made me swoon (figuratively) and her hair made me wanted to run out to the hair salon for a weave, she looked devine! Kerry Washington in Prada Photo credit: Getty Images as seen on Huffington Post I cheered for and loved the full-figured women that rocked their way across the Emmys' Red Carpet~! The two looks below were Va-va-va-VOOM! I love Adrienne's black peplum dress with just the right fit & perfect amount of glitter! That strapless number held the girls quite well! Adrienne C. Black from Orange is the New Black, in mac Duggal black, white, red collection PHOTO: KEVORK DJANSEZIAN/GETTY IMAGES.as seen on Refinery29.com Danielle wore her favorite designer, Marc Bouwer. That slit....wow! Danielle Brooks, also from Orange is the New Black Photo: Jim Sm

Loving fashion for women in general, especially for us curvy women , I began to seek the people behind the scenes, the designers, and the models. Recently, Tanisha B of Glamcurvyonline shared the Top 10, that is THE TOP T-E-N, plus size women, models in the industry. The women featured were all beautiful and fabulous.  However, once again, the question that keeps raising its ugly head popped up again, "Is this true plus size?"  We won't dwell too deeply into that question at this writing (you can seek out that discussion elsewhere on this blog).   While we continue to ponder the true size of plus size models these days, I was very happy to see actual beautiful, full-figured women on the list.  On the list, Plus Model Velvet d'Amour (Photo courtesy of Huffington Post by way of Glamcurvyonline) Click the link below to see who else made this great list, and don't forget to browse other articles by Tanisha B while you're there! http://glamcurvy.co

I've been asked time again when I meet people off and online, "Do you have a Facebook page?"  My response is always, "Not yet".  I will then share that I'm on Google and give my blog page addresses...and Twitter and Instagram!  Honestly, I feel as if I'm spreading myself thin and keeping up is not easy at all.   I wondered at the importance of a Facebook page and what my content would be....do I link my articles...yes; do I link photos...yes....what other content?   Would I get anyone to come visit me on Facebook?  So far I have 12 Likes....that's so sweet!   But here I am wondering why so little "likes", perhaps what I'm doing doesn't really interest anyone? After all with over fifteen hundred Twitter followers..they would "Like" my page and visit me there wouldn't they? I've liked a few of their pages of my followers and they would reciprocate right?  NOT! Meh...life!  With only my friends (some of my f

Next to a bathing suit fitting,  or a bra fitting, finding the best pair of jeans for your body type can be quite stressful.    I've shared this information before but since our minds will be fashion-forwarding to Fall soon, why not re-share some great tips from Petra Flannery on Heidi Klum's website at  www.heidiklum.aol.com : The Best Jeans for your Body Type by Fashion Expert Petra Flannery Skinny jeans are not for everyone.  So true.  But I also agree that you can find the right skinny jeans for you,  just balance it out with the top you wear, and wear the look with confidence. Bootcut legs, or flare leg jeans balances out your body .  It's great for someone with really skinny legs, according to the article.   For me personally, I do own a pair of bootcut, the legs are slightly flared, and tapers from a close-fit on top to slightly wider below the knees. Just find the right pair that fits your body. High waisted jeans gives a better fit for those with muff

I continue to include eating healthier as part of my fitness quest curvy divas.   As I get older it is one of my goal to have my body looking and feeling the way I want, fit and healthy.  With that in mind, although I do indulge from time to time, I make having salad as a main meal three times a week, something I do.   I've posted some photographs of one such salad, it's a fruit and vegetable combo, my favorite!   Ingredients: Fruits: Grapes, Strawberry and peaches.    Vegetables: Arugula, Iceberg lettuce, Cucumber, Tomato.   The dressing: Butterscotch Ranch. How I did it: I gathered all my ingredients, washed and separated them on a dinner plate. I retrieve my container (for lunch) and then I layered each item beginning with the lettuces first.  Then I added slices of tomatoes, then cucumbers.  I continued to add each item until the bowl was filled with everything.  I then poured the salad dressing in a mini carry bowl. Walllah~ lunch is ready!

The other day I woke up feeling really tired. Have you ever had a moment like that curvy divas?  I had only 3 hours, yes, 1-2-3 hours of sleep . I was TIRED! I had to get up and face my day and I had to go to work. After my shower it was time to put a mad-dash-slap of make up on (read: put on make up in 5 mins. or less) and wondered what I could do to make the tired me go away! I put my makeup base on all over and blend as I usually do, then I put my under-eye concealer on and blend, blend.  What's next, hmmmm......I looked at my concealer and then thought....."....put it on my eyelid....?" I did.  Do you know what happened next?  After blending and completing my makeup, my eyes were alert, and I looked less tired than I did! AMAZEBALLS!!! The look lasted the entire day at work, when I got home I was amazed at how wide-awake I looked!

I know we're still experiencing the sweltering days of summer curvy divas but guess what I've added to my want list ?   A padded vest from H&M! H&M Padded Vest w/removable Faux Fur Collar The look is in the details : press-on buttons (tabs), zipper and removable faux fur collar. The quilt pattern of the vest doesn't look to be overly-bulky! The price is also just right and the sizes go up to a 24!  Go take a look over at their website , just remember to leave one for me too!

Did you know that because of the sizes of our wrists (and even our necks), we cannot always wear some of the fashionable jewelry trends we like curvy divas?! I have the five items that will always be a perfect fit for our size , and you can add any or all of them to your wardrobe. (1) Bangles are fun to wear and you can pile them on for a fun party of arm candy. Alex and Ani at alexandani.com have some great bangles that are not only fashionably stylish, they are expandable . Alex and Ani Expandable bangles (2) Rings are so fashionably trendy , large ones such as the cocktail variety; and small ones with beautiful gemstones comes in all shapes and sizes and with expandable fitting which makes them easily adjustable.   Jay King Marquise-shaped Turquoise Quartz Silver Ring  at hsn.com (3) I'm still on the fence about those mini handbags that are so popular these days , but a small to medium-sized cross-body bag can be a great look for our body-type , and will be a

Some time ago I shared an article I wrote about celebrities who wore the wrong style-look and it got me thinking that I didn't really give any solutions to what they wore, not fully!  It's like me seeing you leave the ladies restroom w/toilet paper trailing on your shoes, or yikes...hanging out of your underwear!!!! What would the fix be?   The faux fix ......for these  "oh no she didn't" fashion moments, aka, a fashion "faux pas".   What did Mindy Kaling do wrong here? Her ensemble shouts "busy", the wrong color combination. I've worn prints that mixed before, the trick is having colors that go well together!   The faux fix?     Her look would have worked if the prints were in the same color family. Or even had she paired either the top or skirt with a solid color. The accessories are also not right, they are great for work though. Mindy Kalin Separately, the clothing worn by Star Jones (photo below) would be appropriate, but