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Month: March 2013
Stepping Into Spring with Stylish Shoes
It’s been a while since I’ve went shoe shopping…by a while I mean a couple months. So yes, this is what I’d call a “drought” and I am upset about it! The best thing to do in this scenario: look at the new arrivals from the spring and summer lines that are going up on store shelves. Plus this will give me (and you) a pretty good idea of what we need covering our toesies in the coming weeks.
I’m a true girly girl with a sports edge so my shoe collection ranges from extreme heels to low skateboard type sneakers. Try to stay versatile with your shoe game because you never know when a certain pair will come in handy. If you want to try something new and different from your normal shoe-style, stick with the least expensive stores and brands. It’s not really a good idea to spend $250 on 2-inch hidden platform, 5-inch heels if you’ve never worn a pair before.
So, here’s where the fun part comes in! As I do with all shopping posts, there will be a dreamy high price shoe and “the look for less” shoe! Let’s get shoe shopping…
Stepping Into Spring by curvesandcoffee featuring strappy sandals
(arranged by rows)
1. India Wedge ~ Coach —— Queen T-Strap ~ Brash/Payless
2. Miles Floral Print ~ Tory Burch —— Keds ~ Kate Spade
3. McQ Abstract Floral ~ Alexander McQueen —— Delphine Flat ~ Coach
Stepping Into Spring ~ 1 by curvesandcoffee featuring high heels wedges
(arranged by rows)
1. Dabney Wedges ~ Kate Spade —— Color Garden ~ Naughty Monkey
2. Serrano ~ Carlos Santana —— Konstellation Strappy Wedge ~ Brash/Payless
Stepping Into Spring ~ 2 by curvesandcoffee featuring peep toe pumps
(Arranged by rows)
1. Licorice Heel ~ Kate Spade —— Kit Bow Pump ~ Payless
2. Larimore Cherry Blossom ~ Alice + Olivia —— Floral Pump ~ Diba Ryder
3. BB Floral Silk Print ~ Manolo Blahnik —— Arbour Pump ~ Carvel Kurt Geiger
Well, that was fun! It was like window shopping without all the extra walking! Hope you saw something that will fit your spring closet and wardrobe. Remember to mix it up a little!
Happy Shopping!
xo Rena
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Morning Linkage: Cup 29
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| Sonoma Life + Style Thermal Mug ~ Kohl’s |
Welcome to Monday stylish sweets!
I don’t know about you but I’m definitely feeling like those couple of weekend days went entirely too fast! Maybe it’s because March Madness began and all I did was watch college hoops…hmmm…could be it!
Nonetheless, hope everyone had a fun time or made time to rest and lounge around the house.
Speaking of fun….um, spring…hello…we’re looking for you! Come out, come out where ever you are! It has been so cold some of us are starting to think spring doesn’t even exist. So sad.
Let’s try to perk up with some coffee and Morning Linkage…
Real women have curves! Everyone will get this and understand it one day! To help spread the word, Big Girls Rock LLC wants you to see “The Real Women” photoshoot on YouTube! ~ Anisha King & BGR
In case you’re in a warmer state of perhaps taking a tropical vacation, you may need help deciding on swimwear. Plus Size Tall & Plus Size Mag has you covered with tips for picking out a bikini! ~ Plus Size Mag
Fashionista has me in a spring time mood with their Ultimate Spring Polish Guide…uh yes please! ~ Fashionista & Spring Polish
Apparently, Castor Oil is good for your hair ladies! Yea, didn’t know that either but Curl Kit gives us 7 ways to Use Castor Oil! ~ Curl Kit & Castor Oil
‘Tis all for now! Enjoy your day!
xoxo Rena
Pretty In Pastel Pink
Pink is undoubtedly my absolute favorite color.
There really isn’t anything you can do to persuade me to choose any other color. Many have tried and oh so many have failed…not really but you get my point, Rena loves pink! So of course when I FINALLY received my March box from Julep Maven, I couldn’t wait to whip out one of pink shades and play around.
What you see is “Minnie” a light pastel pink with a little iridescence.
This months box included:
(which I paid extra to get the entire box + $30 from the usual $19/month = $49)
8 Pastel 4-Free Nail Polishes
1 Strawberry Mint Lip Balm
1 Rock Star Hand Cream
1 Glycolic Hand Scrub
I liked this pink iridescent pastel color so much, I decided it would be my mani for the week!
Loving it!
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How would you like to WIN your very own March Maven Box….
L I K E
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Friday Fun Day
Happy Friday stylish sweets!
Nothing goes better with Friday than good times and that’s exactly the mood I’m in.
Here’s my Friday Fun day music playlist…
Enjoy!
Daykoor
If you can recall, I absolutely love home decorating and anything involving interior design. In case you may need to refresh your memory…check out these posts from the past ( Daykoor )
Now that we’ve been reacquainted with my love of furniture, picture this lovely chair in your home.
The “Dane” is actually a recliner! Say goodbye to those once bulky and hunky recliners that your grandparents use to own and welcome the new stylish La-Z Boy!
It’s not everyday that you come across a reclining chair that looks so comfortable and so incredibly stylish! Put this bad boy um La-Z Boy next to some vibrant artwork or heck right next to your kids toy bin (if you have those little things.) If my future hubby wants a recliner, a recliner he will get…if it looks like that!
Morning Linkage: Cup 28
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| Sonoma Life Coffee Cup from Kohl’s |
It’s Monday…again!
Hope all of you stylish sweets had an incredible weekend. I’m sure some more than others with it being a drinking holiday and all. How much green beer did you have yesterday?! Haha!
Anywho…grab your coffee and get your Monday on!
Here’s your Morning Linkage…
Did you know Shemar Moore had a clothing line on his website?! Yea, me either! Guess I gotta catch up on my sexy men gossip! Nonetheless, he will have “Plus Size” goodies really really soon! I’ll be warming up my credit card! ~ Shemar Moore Online
PLUS SIZES IN PRODUCTION NOW!!! Range from Small thru 3X… Available VERY SOON at shemarmooore.com instagr.am/p/WvmPemLg0y/
— Shemar Moore (@shemarmoore) March 12, 2013
Since I’ve started this blog on August 1, 2012, I’ve already come across so many other great fashion and blogs. Check out this cool beauty blog by a fellow Twitter follower Casey Elizabeth ~ Beauty 101 Blog
*My beautiful brown skin, you know I love you brown skin (yes, that’s me singing India Arie…remember that song?! If not, here ya go on YouTube: India Arie- Brown Skin ) That song has been in my head for weeks! If you talk to me on the phone…I’ll sing the chorus randomly lol sorry Ski*
Ever wondered what your best MAC lip shade is for your beautiful brown skin? Check out… ~ Afrobella
For you younger stylish sweets check this beauty blog from the UK out!! ~ OK Fashion & Beauty
Finally, there’s a place in the world that’s embracing the curvy side of life. Sweden has full figured mannequins in there stores, yes! ~ HuffingtonPost Style
That’s if for now…enjoy!
xo Rena
First Lady Michelle Obama
One look at this photo and I knew it had to be posted…
NOT as my “Curvy Beauty of the Week”
BUT as THE “Beauty of the Week.”
One pose.
One woman.
One FLOTUS.
Says a billion words.
First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS)
Michelle Obama
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| From Vogue (April) wearing Michael Kors |
Plus Size Trend Alert: Florals & Stripes
What’s trending in the world of fashion these days? Fashion is a fickle fickle world and what’s popular today may not be popular next month. No worries my curvy sweets, if it’s in style…you can wear it! Fashion trends are all about confidence. Don’t be scurred to wear a bright color or a horizontal stripe, be ready to be bold! We have these curves to be different…say it loud…I’m curvy and I’m proud!
Spring Stripes by curvesandcoffee featuring a bodycon dress
While it may not feel like spring OR summer just yet, I stuck with styles that can be worn today with added warm coverage if you need it. Stay tuned for more style trends that are ready to be worn!