Show Me Your Closet

You have heard this word before curvy divas , "Fashionistas"?  When it comes to anything to do with fashion and being fashionable, I am sure you have!  Do you know who coined the word and how it came about?  Well, first of all I didn't even realized that there was a story to the word, much less it being "coined" by any one particular person!  I just thought it was one of those words that came about and became popular because of its usage and in reference to anything fashion! According to Elle.com's Culture News, in an article by Rebecca Moss , the word Fashionistas was first created by Stephen Fried. In 1993, Fried, a young Journalist was writing a book about the Model Gia Carangi, who died very young, (sidenote-have you seen the [autobiography] movie of the same name, Gia? - I did and it is one to watch)!  Stephen met with people in the Industry and wanted a word that would represent who and what they were.  Because models and the Industry weren't p...

As fashionistas curvy divas , we can't only be interested in fashion just for us. We have to be interested in fashion for men as well! In this episode of fashion for men chronicles , (I just created that!lol!) we will look at some of  the trends in fashion for men over at Pinterest!  Some of us do have men in our lives, and even for those who don't, there might just be a passing interest to tickle our fancy! Are you on Pinterest at all?  Are you following me on Pinterest?  What? Not yet... .you're missing out!  As a curvy diva with the most fashion-kindred spirit, well, you have just got to go over there, pinterest.com, and sign up!   My newest board is named Manstyle, you got it, fashion for the men out there!   I find inspiration from other like-minded divas and dudes and have re-pinned quite a fashionable wardrobe! Here's a look at some of my recent re-pins! I really love this cable knit turtle-neck sweater!   (and if it isn't ...

I discovered a new website with some great fashionable clothing. Unfortunately they only go up to a size 14! I do like that they do go up to a size 14, kudos for that bowanddrape.com ; and I do like what I see! Plus they have accessories. To be honest though, I'm kinda tired of these designers and websites that only offer me accessories when their clothing is so chic and I can't fit them! But, all is not lost curvy divas , we can peruse at will, admire, save what we like, and go find it elsewhere! On the Bow and Drape website you will be able to put your personal information in for your body type, and they will give you suggestions as to what will suit you! That my curvy divas, is styling inspiration! So use as your style inspiration! I love this silhouette because it is flattering on most body types.   You can dress it up or down by adding accessories!  If you want more curves, add a belt! Heels or flat, or even boots, your choice! You can even add a scarf. Just...

Although the Summer will soon be officially over curvy divas ; yep, despite the fact that we are still experiencing sunshine and heat...Summer is over - at least, technically!  However, although we will be experiencing cooler weather soon, it's still good to wear sunglasses during the winter months . You do have to protect your eyes from the sun even during the Winter season! I wear sunglasses, whenever I'm not wearing my required specs (reading/driving glasses)!  Wearing sunglasses helps me to see better when I'm outside and stops the wind from blowing into my eyes, which happens quite often and so I squint and guess what happens if I keep squinting like that?  Yep, crows feet!  I might be aging, but I want to do it gracefully thank you very much!  I also wear my sunglasses to protect my eyes from the allergen that are in the air, so there are good reasons to protect your baby blues and browns ! I've been looking at what are the top trend in sunglasses...