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Back to School Summer Look by donna-reid featuring a diamond pendant

Did you catch the MTV Movie Awards last night curvy divas ?  My favorite red carpet look was Kerry Washington's!  I love her dress, and her hair and makeup were just perfect! Kerry's makeup was clean, fresh & youthful! She pulled off the nude-look lips really well!  Kerry Washington  via justjared.com This Michael Kors dress/gown looks really good on her and I thought it was the perfect look for the MTV event. She looked very edgy and not over the top, just perfect! Kerry Washington in a gown by Michael Kors  via justjared.com With her dress making the fashion statement, her accessories were bold but not overpowering which gave her a very chic look!   Another pose from Kerry Washington via Elleuk.com

There are times that the highly priced fashions by some of the most fabulous of designers in our fashion world are out of our reach; but you know what curvy divas ?  I always say we can look at their styles and trends and go shopping to find our own! The looks below are from elle.com Fashion Trend Report Fall 2012 - Fall Shopping List. A basic black dress is always good and this one is simple, but very stylish! Yves Saint Laurent Stretch Wool-blend Dress - $2490 - on net-a-porter.com Along with a basic black, you need one "head-turner" in your closet ! Wow, I consider this a statement dress! It's a combination color-block & floral! Marni Contrast Trim Floral Dress - $1900 - on bergdorfgoodman.com Everyone needs a good coat for the upcoming Fall season and having a stylish one is A +! Armani Exchange Easy Trench coat - $178 on armaniexchange.com Once again, a statement handbag ! Coach Legacy Leather Duffle - $348 - on   coach.c...

I find it interesting that so many regular designers or popular stores do not carry full curvy diva sizes. In this day and age, don't you think they should? Take for example, an email I received from one of my online subscriptions, Shop it To Me . They featured several styles with budget-friendly prices from a couple of brands that I like.   Victoria's Secret Flirty Skir t - $9.99 Take for example this Victoria's Secret  flirty skirt, it's listed on clearance for $9.99!   Wow what a deal!  Although it comes in size XL, their XL is a size 16!  It wouldn't work for some of us now would it?  However, if it does for you, great buy! :) [Sizing for curvy divas at Victoria's Secret runs, 12 L ; 14 L & 16 XL] Banana Republic's Heritage Georgette Blouse in Cocoon - $59.99 This beautiful blouse from Banana Republic is great to wear with pants, skirt or shorts.  The size is available in XL a size 16.  [Sizing for curvy divas at Banana Repu...