Author: Rena

Starbucks Zombie Frappucino

 



 

Coming for a Starbucks near you muuuhahaha (that’s my best scary laugh lol)

 

(photos via Starbucks.com)

 

 

UPDATE:

I TRIED IT!!!

You knew this would happen! So, the very next day, I decided to go out and try it (I also bought a caramel frappucino just in case this was god awful…gotta think ahead) The flavor was more mocha than green caramel apple to me. The apple flavor was more of an after taste but it wasn’t bad…I mean, it could’ve been worse. If you want to try it…go now…you have today (October 30th) and tomorrow (October 31st) ONLY!

 

 

 

 

 

 

The colorful frozen treat is filled with apple and caramel flavors. Not sure if I’ll grab one because these aren’t flavors that I particularly love BUT and that’s a big but…I don’t want to have FOMO (fear of missing out). 

The Zombie Frappucino is only available between October 26th- October 31st so if you’re going to try it, you better hurry in to your nearest store and grab one!!

 

You’ll know if I grab one…let me know if you do!

 

 



Sophia Webster x Puma

If you aren’t fast enough, you’ll miss it! And missed it I did. 

One of my faves, Sophia Webster teamed up with Puma for another fantasy-filled-glitter-extravaganza that dropped this week!

All I wanted was this $550 varsity jacket in a XXL but of course it’s ALREADY sold out *super bummed face*. At least my credit card gets a break and my wallet gets a win! If you’re NOT a 2X, all other sizes are still available and I’m uber jealous…just kidding, get it girl!

Here’s a few more items featured in this collab:

Baseball Shirt $80

Flatform Sandal $150

 

 

 

 

 

Crew Jumper $80

There’s still more from this capsule collection and a few (very few) from the last collab on the site if you hurry.  In the meantime, check it out and tell me what you think…are you buying or passing?






Fave Fall Finds: Boots Edition

 

Whether you have small feet, wide feet, thicker calf muscles, or larger ankles…there is a boot out there for you!

So, it finally feels like fall…wait…scratch that…it’s STILL summer.

After going through a major heat wave in September…I’m talking about 90+ degrees in Michigan, we’re still in the 80’s and it’s October! This is making it feel like a very long summer.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for getting some vitamin D but I’m ready to add a few layers. 

The one thing this weather won’t stop: me from wearing boots! That’s riiiight, it’s boot season whether the temperatures says it or not. 

And since it’s that time of the year, I’ve been scouring the stores to find the perfect pairs to share with you guys!

 

 

Let’s go shopping, shall we?

 

Kinsey Heeled Boot ~ $79

Maia Flat Boots ~ $84

Sabine Heeled Boot ~ $84

If you get any of these boots, be sure to use my sign-up link here ~~~> www.justfab.com/invite/curvyrena

(prices go down TREMENDOUSLY if you’re a VIP and sign up for an account! I’m totally obsessed with JustFab!)

 

 

 

Faux Suede Ankle Boot ~ $69

Stretch Ankle Boot ~ $69

Over-the-Knee Boot ~ $89

Studded Ankle Boot ~ $69

 

 

 

 

LOUISE ET CIE VINN FAUX PEARL EMBELLISHED BOOTIE ~ $198 

&

VINCE CAMUTO PATIRA – QUILTED RIDING BOOT ~ $189

 

 

 

 

Faux Suede Ruched Boot ~ $75

Side Grommet Faux Suede Boots ~ $89

Elastic Calf Stretch Boots ~ $89

Over-the-Knee Heel Boot ~ $89

 

 

All of the boots featured ARE available in wide calf.

So if you’re looking for a wide calf boot, simply click any link and you’re good to go! Remember prices may down during certain sales so be sure to watch the stores (and their websites) for falling prices on boots.

 

Are there any other fall finds that you’ve spied recently?



Tune in Tuesday: Lizzo

Tunes for your Tuesday anyone?

Here’s the new single from Lizzo

“Truth Hurts”

 

 

I legit feel this song on a spiritual level lol y’all have NO idea! I’ve been caught singing it randomly while in the grocery store! 

If you need MORE Lizzo (because yes you do damnit) check out her other drops on iTunes…especially Coconut Oil, which is STILL in heavy rotation for me.

“Why men great til they gotta be great?!” Giiiiiiiiiirl

UPDATE…

Hey guys!

Just a quick update…

Some posts and photos are unavailable thanks to Photobucket (a photo hosting site) changing their site without notification back in July. This also happened to be the month I was sick with the worst ear infection I’ve ever had, so I’m just now seeing the issue.

It’ll be a task but I’ll have to find the posts among the hundreds with the missing photos and updating those posts. So far, it looks like its mostly posts from two-three years ago (no recent links) and those photos are on my OLD laptop so therein lies the headache.

This is when money and a personal assistant would come in handy!

Well, I’m off to get started on this monumental climb. I’ll keep you updated and will try my best to throw a new post up if I can.

xo

Rena

Wednesday Wants

Craaaaving these Sophia Webster sandals/heels/booties!

The “Delphine” is $650 and worth it!

They come in black as well but I’d definitely rock the gold with EVERYTHING in my closet!

*puts on Christmas list*

See and/or buy them ~~> H E R E

heeled sandals sophia webster

 

 

Speaking of Sophia Webster…

I can never visit the site without wandering around and wanting practically all the things!

Add this super cute butterfly backpack to my wishlist too…

“Kiko” is $695 and comes in black AND pink

 

 

(Photos via SophiaWebster.com)

Sipping at Starbucks: Unicorn Frappuccino

Rumors circulated around the interwebs for weeks…

A colorful drink that no one thought existed until the week of April 17th.  That’s when actual pictures of the mythical Unicorn Frappuccino drink surfaced (well, that’s when I saw actual pics.)

Starbucks then gave us a countdown til the release of the beast for consumption on April 19th! We wouldn’t know what it tasted like until you actually took a sip. Claims of color changing and flavor changing liquids are things for the science fair Gods but here we are as adults in 2017 getting hype for unicorns!

Now, of course, nothing in the coffee world that’s pink, blue or purple is acceptable but I didn’t want to be that person living with regret because I didn’t try this Unicorn Frappuccino. So, bright eyed and bushy-top knotted, I made my way to my favorite Starbucks to try it.

After chatting with my ever-so-peppy barista (seriously, Steve is the best) he handed me my very own sparkly unicorn!

 

 

Not an actual unicorn but this Unicorn Frappuccino will do! It is indeed color changing and flavor changing!

At first sip, it reminded me of those orange creamsicles that you could get off the ice cream truck back in the day (that is, if you’re old enough to remember.)  The actual color of the drink started off pink with a blue drizzle strip in the middle and as the drink melted or got stirred it would change into a purple color! Whip cream was topped off with sour sugar that change the flavor of the drink if mixed in. 

If you recall mixing your primary paints in kindergarten, you learned that mixing certain colors together gave you a whole new color!

The flavor wasn’t my favorite… Mostly because, I like a regular coffee frapp (clearly) and I don’t like the creamy fruit flavors of anything…or creamy slushes. It wasn’t the worst thing I’ve ever tasted ( I did read a few tweets on release day that people said it was disgusting and to each their own.)

As a limited time offering, it was worth it try the Unicorn Frappuccino from Starbucks but it probably wouldn’t be on my daily must-have list. Back to our regularly scheduled coffee.

Wednesday Wants

Happy Hump Day lovelies!

How about a little lusting (and possibly some shopping) to get us through mid-week. I’ve been craving lots of things lately…from sandals to a cross-body saddle bag!

Figured I’d share a few Wednesday wants with you guys today!

 

plus size black dress

Strappy Black Dress – $56.99 (hurry, it’s on sale at Macy’s!)

MBLM by Tess Holiday

Who says your LBD has to be plain? This dress is black, sexy and affordable!  Thank you Tess for making this dress

 

 

 

 

 

  1. Chloe Small Nile Bracelet Bag $1550   (currently sold out at Chloe.com   )
  2. Chloe Small Nile Minaudiere $1450     (also currently sold out online)

Sold out and still needs to be in my closet! Someone, somewhere out there make this happen!

 

 

 

The perfect spring/summer bootie that would go with practically everything! What’s not to want about these cuties?!

Vince Camuto Kensa $149 Nordstrom

 

 

 

 

 

gucci watch

 

Plexiglas Watch $670 – Gucci

Gucci has been on a social media frenzy about their new watches lately and honestly, I can’t blame them!

 

 

 

 

 

aquazzura

So torn on the short-stacked heel trend but I’m loving these!  Must be the playful fringe-y tassel design.

Wild Thing 50 – $785   Aquazzura

 

 

 

 

 

plus size bikini

 

Ashley Graham Guapa Bikini $88  – Swimsuits For All

Because it’ll be hot soon or I’ll be on vacation and it comes in my size soooo sizzle? Yes, sizzle!

 

 

 

 

 

crossbody bag

A+ Crossbody Camera Bag $26 – Target

Such a cute bag and on trend with the wide strap. (Of course it also reminds me of the old school Gucci bags) but for a great bag under $30? Sold! 

 

 

 

 

 

If I’m going to do wild flats for spring/summer…it’d be these! Taking me back to the 90’s!

Randonata $1495 – Christian Louboutin

 

 

So, that’s my Wednesday Wants list! Anything standout to you? Something I need to add?

What are your hump day wants…

New York Fashion Week: Michael Kors F/W 2017

michael kors new york fashion week 2017

Michael Kors has always embraced the curves of plus size women so there’s no need for him to stop now. He continues to include a plus size line of clothing as well as including plus size models in his New York Fashion Week show.

For the 2017 Fall/Winter show, we were delighted with looks of timeless and classic fashion with a side of glamour.

 

Runway

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Bags x Up Close

Kors oh Kors, the bags! My kryptonite has and will always be a nice bag and this collection has everything I’ve ever wanted!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Shoes
 

 

 

 

So those were my fave looks from the show and was that pink fur or faux fur…not sure but I loved it and I want it!

The quintessential “city girl” or “sophisticated woman” or even “ski slopes in Aspen” are the vibes his show gave off to me.

Guess what? I’m totally OK with that.

Honestly, there isn’t much Michael Kors could do wrong in my book. I might be a little bias, simply because he designs the looks that I’ll keep my closet for years!

New York Fashion Week: Christian Siriano

christian siriano nyfw 2017

Christian Siriano is literally my favorite designer. I mean, I have been a fan since the Project Runway days so that has to count for something! Not only does he make gorgeous looks, he also designs for EVERYONE. When I say everyone, I’m describing a designer who is an “all-inclusive” designer…curves and all. So much like his previous runway shows, the fall/winter 2017 show the other day included plus size models!

I’d love to add every look from the show but here are just several of my favorite looks: from smooth satin, crushed velvet, and shiny adornments…I’m looking forward to fall all over again!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Up Close
 

This shirt is available for sale NOW here: People Are People. Proceeds will help the ACLU.

 

 

 

 

 
 

Shoes

In all their sparkly and velvet glory!