Month: July 2013

Prints are Hot for Summer


We’re definitely deep into summer now guys! It’ll be fall before we know it! So before we have to dig out the heavy artillery aka boots and other winter attire, let’s see what’s trending. During the spring, I created several fashion boards for the trends then. Now that we’re in the warmer months, take a look below at the Polyvore board and the details after.

 

 

 

 

Plus Size Fashion Trends

 

Yes, PRINTED PANTS!

 Ladies, don’t be afraid of prints…let your curves shine in skinny jeans. I’m in love with every single pair of pants in this post! Favorite thing about these styles, they’re versatile for the summer season and beyond. Cropped pants lend themselves to the warmer months but can also be worn in the fall and winter by pairing them with tall boots. Plus, they’re cropped so your legs get air when it’s blazing hot outside.

*Key thing to remember about summer wardrobe items: the material is thinner.

The Details

(costs and where to buy)

1. Grey Rose Skinny Jeans ~ $55 ~ Torrid

2. Ikat Sophia Skinny Jeans ~ $30 ~ Torrid

3. Fuzzi ~ Tribal Print Wide Leg Pants ~ $147 ~ Saks Fifth Avenue

4. T-bags Los Angeles ~ Cropped Pants ~ $190 ~ Saks Fifth Avenue

5. Lafayette 148 New York ~ Cropped Bleeker Pants ~ $398 ~  Saks Fifth Avenue

6. Cabbage Rose Ankle Zip Stiletto Jeans ~ $30 ~ Torrid

7. Tribal Soft Knit Pant ~ $60 ~ Lane Bryant

8. Lafayette 148 New York ~ Stretch Cropped Pants ~ $398 ~ Saks Fifth Avenue

9. Tripp NYC Tiger Skinny Jeans ~ $52 ~ Torrid

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Tune In: Kelly Rowland

Before we jump into this weeks new music video…..lets go over this interesting tidbit….

Over the weekend, while many of us where trying to stay cool in this heat wave, Kelly Rowland was out in a boat. By far one of the weirdest celeb stories I’ve read recently. Kelly was on a tour boat, um touring the area of Provincetown, Mass,  when the captain became disoriented. A captain…disoriented…at sea. Nope, that can’t be good at all! Luckily and very thankfully, everyone was pulled to safety by the Coast Guard and were all a-ok! Get details on the incident over on Huffington Post.

I’m so glad Ms. Kelly is ok because I couldn’t go on without hearing her wonderful voice! Here she is with her new single “Dirty Laundry” airing out all types of gossipy stuff we never knew about! Find more music on her new album “Talk A Good Game” out now.

 

Out and About and An Outfit


Happy Friday stylish sweets!

 

Hopefully everyone had a great week, if not, the weekend is finally here! Cheers to that!

 

Last weekend, I was tagging along with a friend while she went shopping. Yes, I Rena Fraz did NOT go shopping last week. Believe it people! While she was trying on shoes and driving, I was randomly taking pics in the mirror or with my feet up on the passenger side with my phone. What else was a chick going to do?! Of course, as forgetful as I am…totally forgot to post the pics on Instagram or Facebook.

 

In turn, we have this “Outfit of the day” post…enjoy!

 

 

 

Shirt: Lane Bryant ~ Burnout Cold Shoulder (sold out) ~ $40

Jeans: Lane Bryant  ~ Zippered Ankle Skinny Jeans (sold out in Cabaret/pink) ~ $59

Sandals: Ralph Lauren ~ (bought them almost 4 years ago at the RL outlet!) ~ $150

These are very close to the pair I have which are $249 at DSW

Ralph Lauren Collection ~ Viella Leather Flat Sandal

Bag: Coach ~ (also about 3 years old) ~ $498

As this post is coming together, you’re probably wondering, why I chose brown leather accessories….good question LOL! The real answer: you know those days, ladies, when you don’t feel like switching bags? Yea, this was definitely one of those days. Transferring everything to a white bag or summer bag would’ve been way too much that day so I stuck it out with brown. Not too bad.

One thing is definitely certain…my phone takes horrid pictures! I really need to start carrying my camera with me wherever I go. Been dreading that but it must be done!

Enjoy Your Weekend!

Tune In: Panic! At The Disco


Guess who’s back with a new single……

Ok, so you didn’t guess Panic! At The Disco, that’s ok…just click play!

The new song “Miss Jackson” is from the new album Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die! due out October 8th.

In case you forgot just who Panic! At The Disco was…here’s their very first major single (which happens to STILL be one of my all-time faves)

I mean, because, close the “…” damn door!!

 

Summer Staycation

It’s summer and that usually means, it’s vacation time.

Well, if you’re like me……forever planning a trip but something tends to always pop up that prevents that trip from happening….yea, that’s me. It doesn’t happen that often but for some reason, summer 2013 has been vacation-less. So what happens when a chick that loves to travel gets stranded at home for most of the summer? She finds things to do around town! Below (or after the jump) are a few things I love to do.

Jump in…

I love sports but for anyone who doesn’t, a ballpark is a great place to meet new people and just enjoy the atmosphere. Plus, most ballparks have tons of other things to see and do besides watch the game. I took in a Detroit Tigers vs. Atlanta Braves baseball game earlier this summer and had a ball! Michigan: Detroit Tigers, Colleges and universities.


It’s not what you’re thinking! Ok, maybe it is but not exactly what you’re thinking…take a trip to a mall that’s further from home. Perhaps even plan a group outing to a local outlet mall (because what’s better than shopping? Discount shopping!) Malls are a great place to people watch, have lunch or just escape the heat of the summer. That last one is free so jump all over that one! Michigan: Twelve Oaks, Briarwood, Fairlane, Birchrun Prime Outlets.

 

This sounds really boring and lame, totally aware of that BUT hear/read me out. A good book by a great writer will have you so deep and involved with the characters that you’ll feel like you’re there! Now, if I head to the bookstore today, I won’t buy a book about clear water and white sand beaches…I’m not trying to be depressed here! I can say this…finding a book on a specific place you’d like to visit may be perfect. Michigan: Barnes & Noble, local libraries.

Every town, every city, and every state has some type of festival during the summer months. Find the one that speaks to your soul and have a go! There’s music, concerts, art festivals, garden festivals…literally, tons of festivals. Just take your pick. Michigan: VisitDetroit.com, Ann Arbor Art Fair.

It doesn’t matter if you’re young or young(er) there’s never a wrong time to learn something new! Check out your local community colleges for enrichment courses that focus on the topic you want to know more about. I’m almost positive you’ll find something you like. Whether it’s cooking, computers, dancing, or tennis, it’s out there waiting for you. Bonus, if you take a dance class or kickboxing class…that’s fun + a workout…so on point! Michigan: Schoolcraft.edu, YMCA.

Hmmm, maybe staying at home this summer isn’t such a bad idea! Hopefully these tips will give you a little inspiration for your “Summer Staycation.” Feel free to find me anywhere in the social media-sphere and share what you’re doing this summer!

 

 

Tune In: Justin Timberlake


Here’s new music and the official video from our favorite “soul brotha” JT aka Justin Timberlake.

Tunnel Vision is the latest single off his chart topping album “The 20/20 Experience.”

Considered explicit, this video has practically 7 minutes of Justins’ sexiness!

Also, by explicit sexiness…I mean, there’s three beautifully-flexible-topless women.

Enjoy!