Essie G.
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Photos (outfits) 1 & 2 via rue107
Photos (swimwear) 3 & 4 via Nakimuli Inc
Month: June 2013
Carrying Heat: Summer 2013 Bag Trends
No, not THAT kind of heat! Heat as in…nice, good, fire, or so freaking hot (in a good way!) Speaking of “heat” just because it’s summer, that doesn’t mean it’s time to let go of the big bags, purses, and carryalls. It’s just time to upgrade and update your summer bag collection. Bags are just one of my many vices. Right up there next to shoes and jewelry, it’s pretty bad. So which bags are the most coveted in my eyes? This should come as no surprise when you find out that the following pieces of arm and shoulder candy are perfect for the sizzling summer heat!
….because, summer means more color!
Kate Spade ~ Grove Court Stripe Maise ~ $318
Coach ~ Legacy Archival 2-Tone Rambler ~ $378
Michael Kors ~ Travel Tote ~ $298
……in case you like to be hands free.
Kate Spade ~ Garden Groves Felisha ~ $498
Rebecca Minkoff ~ MAC Clutch ~ $295
Merona ~ Floral Crossbody ~ $19
…….because you don’t have to go on a cruise to feel tropical!
Tory Burch ~ Sloucy Tote ~ $295
Tory Burch ~ Multi-Color Straw Tote ~ $265
Kate Spade ~ Mexico City Stripe Tote ~ $198
…….if you’re feeling adventurous and exotic.
Guess ~ Carlow Box Satchel ~ $110
Coach ~ (Grey) Legacy Haley Satchel ~ $548
Dooney & Burke ~ (Yellow) Pocket Sac ~ $238
Guess ~ Genera Satchel ~ $110
Gucci ~ Bright Bit Python Clutch ~ $2300
Dooney & Burke ~ Snakeskin Triple Zip ~ $128
These bags are very versatile and can be worn year round if you like…hint hint…that’s why I chose them! Trends can be a very touchy topic when it comes to fashion but these bags will be HOT for years to come. Don’t worry about cost while shopping either, there’s a price point for all of us bargain shoppers too!
Happy Shopping!
Celebrate July 4th with a…Bash! Bang! Boom!
It’s that time of year!! In just a few days we’ll bask in the glow of a night lit sky filled with fireworks and a day off! Whether you have plans to stay in town or take a nice vacation, you can have fun either way! The Fourth of July is always a fun time of year to spend time outdoors with family and friends (even for a person who’s allergic to grass and trees like me.) Whether you’re old or young, there’s something for everyone. I put together a list of the things you’ll need for the perfect July 4th and an awesome night. Ready? Let’s go!
Friends by curvesandcoffee featuring baseball cap hats
You can have a little peace and quiet by yourself or you can turn up with your closest friends and do it big! (insert your mother speaking) Be responsible, don’t drink and drive and please for the love of God, wear sunscreen!
Swim by curvesandcoffee featuring a bandeau top
My curvy chicks…listen here! We’re sexy! We’re hot! We’re cute! There’s more to us than just our bubbly personalities and in 2013 swimwear makers are finally taking notice! Flaunt those curves!
Flip Flops by curvesandcoffee featuring strappy sandals
I don’t care who doesn’t like flip flops, they are the cutest and quickest way to get out of the house in the summer time. Thankfully, if you don’t like the rubber or foam flip flops, you can always opt for a more “grown-up” pair of sandals. Just make sure your toesies are done!!
Perfect Summer Hair by curvesandcoffee featuring a curly hair conditioner
Because…if you have great hair, you’re bound to have a great day!! These hair ties and products are summer perfect! I have long, thick and curly hair…if you’re anything like me, hair is a hassle in the summer. So take your pick and style it up!
Whether you call them sunglasses, sunnies, or shades…you’re gonna need them! Protect those eyes from the sun rays and sex up your daytime look while doing it!
Bronzer by curvesandcoffee featuring too faced cosmetics
If you have dark, deep, or fair skin, a bronzer will give you a glow no matter what. I personally use Bare Minerals products which work very well for my deeper tone. Treat yo’self and give your skin a sun kissed glow.
Beach & Pool by curvesandcoffee featuring marc by marc jacobs
Beach & Pool Accessories seems like a no brainer but I can’t tell you how many times I’ve forgotten something important….like a towel! You can’t go to a pool party or the beach without a big soft towel. Be sure that it’s one you can wrap around you when you don’t want to “air dry”
No self respecting Fourth of July bash is complete without barbeque! Ladies, just in case there isn’t a sexy shirtless man around to grill up a kielbasa for you….you’re gonna need a grill of your own. Thankfully, we’re not in the stone age anymore and they actually make pretty stylish outdoor cookware these days…so stylish that you won’t need fire for some models!
I’d say this one is fairly self-explanatory 😉
(Use caution! Be safe! Have adult supervision!)
Fireworks by curvesandcoffee featuring t-shirts
The big finale! End your night with a light show like no other!
NBA Finals: It’s Over, We’re Done
The NBA season is O-V-E-R!
The Miami Heat are YOUR new 2013 World Champions.
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| photo via Getty Images |
It wasn’t an easy feat but the “White Hot” Heat (or Heats if you’re one of those people who add an ‘s’ to the end of everything) have repeat as champions. After a gritty seven games, Miami proved they are the best to defeat the San Antonio Spurs. I guess that whole “not one, not two, not three” speech is slowly but surely becoming a reality for LeBron James.
Isn’t it ironic?
Another sports season comes to an end, summer begins, and I’m breaking up with The Association.
Yes, you read that right. Today is the day I broke up with the NBA. Since there is a new champion well a new/old repeat champion this is the perfect time for me to see other sports. This means there is absolutely no need for me to be concerned about anything the National Basketball Association for at least 6-8 months. Longer if I intend on skipping the entire season and only watching the playoffs like I did this year. Seriously, that was the best decision a chick like me could have EVER made! Why put up with the phantom calls, bad refereeing, bandwagon fans, or overhyped players who may never live up to their potential? I can thoroughly enjoy two full months of actual competitive basketball! A time when teams are really vying to become champion. That’s when players play the hardest (to me at least) they play like there is something lose. Two months of great ass basketball…yea that’s what I want.
Thanks for the memories of 2013 NBA, I’m keeping your t-shirt though…looks great as a sleep shirt on me!
NFL, anyone?!
Tune In: Eve
Ready to turn up with me this Thursday?! Time to tune in and get a dose of fresh hip hop from rapper Eve. Her new single and official video for “Eve” (which is explicit) is featured down below. Always game for new music from female rappers…glad Eve is back to bless us once again.
Eve- Eve (Explicit)
I Can See Clearly Now
How many of you stylish sweets wear glasses?
I’m betting it’s a lot.
Even if you don’t wear glasses, one of the major trends of 2013 is the “nerdy look.” Add a pair of non-prescription black rimmed glasses to any look and you’re “in-style,” amazing! Well, I’m here to tell you…I’m a wearer of glasses. I’ve worn them since high school. Tried contacts but with astigmatism…that can become a task.
Glasses it is!
It’s time for me to get a new pair and I usually purchase two pair at a time (for fashion purposes of course.) For that reason, I’ve been looking at more “affordable” places besides paying several hundred dollars per pair. My current pairs are DKNY…with that designer price plus the cost of lenses, I’m definitely looking save some coins while updating my look.
So, I was watching tv one day when this commercial aired from Glasses dot com
Totally had me confused!
At first, I was thinking…this can’t be a real commercial. You’re telling me that I can get 5 pairs of glasses delivered to me, keep them for a week, try them out, and then send them back…FOR FREE?! Seriously, for free? This is genius! It definitely has to be too good to be true. So I clicked on over to Glasses to see what the site was all about, low and behold, it’s pretty legit! It also helped that their verified Twitter account tweeted me to confirm their realness. After that, I was down with the cause and picked out five frames that I liked and had them sent to me.
Here’s how the frames arrive (non prescription)
SEE THE PAIRS I PICKED AFTER THE JUMP (click “READ MORE” down below)
And here’s the five pair I picked.
(I have a round face so I tend to stick with squared frames and stay faaaar away from round ones)
How cool is that?!
Amazing presentation too! Kudos to Glasses.com! Sleek black box with white satin interior is simple but perfect for seeing any and everything in the box.
Now, I bet you’re wondering…how do the glasses look on my chubby little face? Well, let me give you the rundown on HOW this came about: I seriously forgot all about taking pics until my mother (shocker!) asked me Friday night “when do you need to send those glasses back?” Of course, I knew they needed to be back within seven days but for some odd reason, it skipped my mind!
*insert mini panic attack*
I wasted NO time and grabbed the box of frames pulled my hair up and started snapping away! I grabbed some lip gloss and my makeup brush for a quick touch-up so excuse any flaws in my technique.
Even though Curves And Coffee is a “judge-free zone” I still feel the need to give you guys a warning: these aren’t my best selfies LOL!
Thank goodness for a photo filter that reduces shine, HA!
Time to vote!
Which frames are your favorite from this group?
There might be another five frames soon since the availability of certain frames were limited. Figuring, I’ll take the three or four choices with the most votes and put them against each other and by 2015 we should have a winner! Just kidding! Should only take a couple of weeks.
Men Wear Pink On Wednesdays
Tom Ford legit said “F what you thought you knew about mens fashion” and gave us FULL ON pink love for his Resort 2014 Collection. Can’t say I’m mad at it either!
What say you?
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| photo via WWD |
Morning Linkage: Cup 32
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| Cat Surprise Mug ~ Pier 1 |
Welcome to Monday stylish sweets!
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and all of you great dads out there enjoyed your Father’s Day!
I know I’ve been a tad lackadaisical with posting lately and here’s my apology…truly sorry. Between working on and looking for writing gigs to support my shopping habit, my gusto for purging creative content has fallen off. Don’t fret friends! For I’m getting back into the swing of things, you guys are my motivation!
Alrighty, enough excuses…grab your coffee and bagel…here’s your morning linkage!
Kim Kardashian delivered a baby girl just in time for Kanye West to have his first Father’s Day! ~ E! Online
Plus size clothing is JUST now hitting some retailers. Sooner or later (hopefully sooner because damnite I want a pair of distressed cut-off denim shorts) designers will get the point. Laura Beck dishes about the difficult task of finding “cute shit” in her article “We Want Cute Plus Size Clothes, and We Fucking Want Them Yesterday”! ~ Jezebel
Miss Utah Marissa Powell USA…where no one knows your name until you try to answer a question in front of millions. Guess we gotta get on that education problem, huh?! ~ Huffington Post Style
Jay-Z announced to the world that his new album will be released on July 4th (with a three minute commercial) during the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat. “Magna Carta Holy Grail” is the title and it’ll be available to Samsung users FIRST! ~ Samsung & Jay-Z
Check out the commercial
Tune In: Kelly Clarkson
Happy Thursday stylish sweets!
It’s almost the weekend so let’s jump up and down or do cartwheels…whichever floats your happy boat! To start us out on a very fun note…
New music from one of my fave fave FAVORITE female artists…and wouldn’t you know it she started on American Idol (which I can’t even watch anymore but that’s a story for another day.)
Here’s the beautiful Kelly Clarkson with People Like Us.
You see that rock of an engagement ring she’s wearing, yes THAT rock, well she temporarily lost it earlier this week. I….would….die! Apparently, the engaged singer forgot to put the ring on before performing over the weekend and couldn’t find them later in the day. Good news is…she found her diamonds! Check out more of the story over on USA Today.
Father’s Day
Whatever you do…
DON’T
GET
HIM
A
TIE!
He’ll look at it, tell you he loves it but chances are, he’s not going to wear it. There is an exception to this whole “tie thing”, it involves a bigger wallet and a man who has a penchant for the finer things in life. We’ll get to that a little later, be sure to stick around.
For those of you who don’t have the slightest idea of what to get the dad in your life…here we go! Oh and by dad of course I mean: Dad, Hubster, Dad to be, and/or any man who holds the title. Think of the things he likes which includes sports, television, movies, activities, cars, and things of the sort.
Below you’ll find tons of gift ideas for every type of guy imaginable! Check out the slide show with “Sports Dad, Business Dad. Tech Dad, and the Fashion Dad.” Several..well there’s quite A LOT of cool things. Seriously, even if the guy doesn’t fit into one of these categories, there’s still something there that he’ll love.
Click the arrow to view more…
Now, for the “tie thing”: if you’re going to get a man a tie, the first thing you want to do is, make sure he actually wears ties. Second, double check his closet to see if he doesn’t already have one similar to the one you’re purchasing. Third, don’t get a crazy tie…you know, one of those ties with beach balls and sandcastles on it.
Yea, don’t go that route.
Unless your dad is Craig Sager…
…then of course buy the beach ball tie!
Have you seen his closet? My goodness it’s like a living rainbow! Check out this Esquire piece on Mr. Sager’s many many suits… NBA Sideline Suits
Ok, lastly, in this whole “tie thing” spend some money on it! I know this sounds a little materialistic but trust me, if you want the man to wear the tie you bought, it’s gotta be bad! Bad meaning extremely dope and good of course. Plus, he’ll wear the tie into the office and brag about getting it. Men love office water cooler talk just like us.
If all else fails, simply ask the stubborn man what he’d like and voila, you’ll have the perfect gift in no time! There’s about four days to pick up any of these items but don’t worry, everything I picked is available at a store near you.