Author: Rena

Morning Linkage: Cup 28

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

 

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!

 

(Reminder: clicking the collages take you to Polyvore, then see where to buy each item!)

 

Spring Florals

 

Spring Florals by curvesandcoffee featuring red valentino

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spring Stripes

 

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!

Going Green


I went green!

Not the environmentally safe term “green” but the color green! (Although…going green for the environment is EXTREMELY important)

At midnight, I decided to do my nails. Yes, I know…silly silly girl you’re going to fall asleep with wet nails! Nonetheless, I painted and striped my way through the night.

 Totally in the spirit of the Irish, I grabbed three different greens!

Woke up to these little cuties! It was like the polish fairy said “she’s sleeping so peacefully, let’s only mess up this mani a little tiny bit.”

Well thank you!

Not my best work at midnight but it’s not too shabby either!

stripenails

 

Morning Linkage: Cup 27

Wake-up Cup from Fred & Friends

Well hello Monday, fancy seeing you here.

Now that fashion week(s) are over, it’s time for Curves and Coffee to get back into the swing of things. Hope everyone enjoyed indulging in the world of high fashion and couture because you know, that stuff is expensive! Always fun to look at, a girl can dream can’t she?! Speaking of dreaming…I’ve been in a prescribed drug induced semi-coma for a week now with this cold. That’s how I’ve felt at least. Totally messed up my birthday plans last week. Ah I’m rambling…

Here’s your Monday Morning Linkage!

British Plus Size Fashion Weekend took place in London back in February. Don’t fret if you missed anything, check out fellow curvy blogger Jessica Kane who traveled to London. ~  www.lifeandstyleofjessica.com

If you’re in the market for a new bag this spring, Toya’s Tales has helped you out by picking her favorite satchels from the spring fashion collections. ~ Toya’s Top Spring Satchels

Jewelry is a great way to switch up your wardrobe. I found several great pieces myself (just waiting for the ok from mr debit card lol) on Just Pearlz. There are way more things than pearls! Check out the Facebook fan page and see for yourself! ~ Just Pearlz on FB

Speaking of Facebook Fan Pages…If you haven’t liked Curves And Coffee on Facebook by now…shame on you!! I’m on a quest to reach 100 fans by April 1st so head over there today pretty please stylish sweets! It will definitely be worth your click! ~ Facebook

That’s it for now…enjoy your morning!

 

Paris Fashion Week- Jitrois: For The Love of Leather

There are few things I love more than I love leather and one of those things are colored leather! Not being a big wearer of leather only an admirer from afar, it’s rare that I find something that urges to be bought (unless it has handles, strap, clasp or a zipper aka handbags.) So imagine my excitement while viewing the fall/winter collection from Jitrois! Founded by Jean-Claude Jitrois in 1983, it really and truly is a line made specifically with leathers. This ain’t your mothers leather either ladies and gents!

 

A show-stopping, breath-taking and eye-popping show with a spectrum of colors all in leather. J’taime Jitrois!

 

JC Jitrois

Jacket + a-line skirt = I NEED THIS IN MY CLOSET!

Did I mention this is all leather?

The details on this sweater…..LEATHER!

Off-white leather with sheer…..blue fringe….tulle….ahhhhh!

Structured. Seriously. Man.

Ladies and stylish gents…when I tell you, I am in love, I mean it. Those were some of the most beautiful pieces of clothing I’ve seen in a while. I really had to keep reminding myself that it’s leather. Pretty sure that’s why I’m so in love. What do you think? Am I crazy or is my fascination justified?

Elie Saab -Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013

Loved. It. All.

 

Do you know how hard it is to pick your favorites from an entire collection of favorites? Elie Saab definitely makes me want to run 600 miles to lose every curve on my body to wear one of these gowns around the house. That’s sarcasm of course, I’d wear an Elie Saab gown to the grocery store! Don’t you worry stylish sweets…my curves aren’t going ANYWHERE. I work too hard to get and keep these voluptuousness-ly womanly parts that I love so much. Moving right along…you know what happens when I absolutely love everything, yeppers, here’s the show!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Annnnnd here’s a better view of my favorites *wink wink*

 

 

 

 

The Shoes…that I want and need in my life!

The Bags

(photos credit to Getty Images)

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The End.

 

Vionnet – Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2013

With each post about fashion and certain designers that are unknown to me, I do a bit of research before I hit the publish button. As this blog grows, I’m learning more and more about tons of things from fashion to food. When it’s news to me, it becomes news to you! Sharing is caring stylish sweets! So, that brings us here to Vionnet. Thee Madame Madeleine Vionnet was the originator of the “bias cut” yes, that’s right, created in 1912 according to the Vionnet website. How amazing is that?! Let’s take a looksie at the updated version of the bias and the Vionnet fall/winter collection from Paris.

 

 

 

(photos credit Getty Images)

 

The collection was incredible and the show was even better! Here’s the full video of the models walking the runway after an elaborate light show!

 

Steffie Christiaens: F/W 2013


This time around let’s get a glimpse of a fairly new designer Steffie Christiaens. Presenting her first fashion week collection in just 2011, Steffie worked with Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton and Maison Martin Margiela in previous years (steffiechristiaens.com). Focusing on the artistic and architectural shapes of fabric, her collections are breezy, fresh, raw and structured…a combination I adore.

The Shoes/Booties & Boots

The Accessories

The designer behind it all…

(photos credit to Getty Images)

So, Steffie Christiaens…would you mind if I ooh and ahh over your collections, forever?!

 

Jean-Charles De Castelbajac

Leave it to Jean-Charles de Castelbajac to give us our punk-rock moment of Paris Fashion Week. Better known as JC/DC (because that’s easier to pronounce here in the states) has been known for his quirky and bright collections since 2010. Besides me having the worst birthday week ever being stuck indoors with a cold, this fashion moment has made my day and week! Anywho, enough talking, writing err reading lol enjoy what made my eyes pop!

 

(photo credit to Getty Images)

Yes, your vision is ok. Those are 3D wolves coming at you out of tartan plain dresses and ponchos. See things definitely got quirky at this runway show. I love it, this is what fashion is all about…being creative and putting it all out there! Now, I’m not saying I’d purchase these wolves ensembles because I have a thing against me and my chubbiness wearing 3D animals. Nonetheless… thank you JC/DC for giving us this fun show!