Perhaps I hate winter white because it’s always the theme of some party I’m invited too. Or perhaps I still believe in no-white-after-labor? I personally feel like the Michelin Man when I wear it. So I’ll pass.

But who cares what I think, right. The fashion trends will live on with or without my approval. I will suggest that when wearing winter white remember that fabric is key, try to mix and match, and you can never go wrong with the basic white sweater, handbag, or coats. Don’t try to do too much. 

As this season’s runway proved, winter white is here too stay. Check out some of my favorites designers and their winter white runways!

4 Corners Circle

Zang Toi

Zang Toi

Zang Toi

Vivienne Tam

Tory Burch

Michael Kors

Jad Ghandour

Doo Ri

BCBG Maz Azria

I’m sooooo not a winter white fan, but I am totally swooning over that Doo Ri pant suit. So tell me, Am I the only fashionista hatin’ on winter white? Chime in below.

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Confession: I am an eyeglass hoarder. Like seriously.

Once it become cool and stylish to wear eyeglasses (maybe 5 years ago) I was super geeked to wear mine. I’ve got red, pink, white, grey (of course), big, tiny, cat eye - you name the style I’ve probably got it. I’ve been wearing glasses nearly my entire life. Yes, I was that cute little 6 year old rocking glasses. I conveniently lost every pair until my mother would let me get contacts. So when I got word that LensCrafters wanted me to try their new measurement system, Accufit, I super super geeked.

Here’s a pic of just a few of the eyeglasses I own. I normal buy online because my local doctor’s office isn’t as trendy as I would like.

The trouble with buying online is that the fit is never really perfect. It’s usual way OFF! I sacrifice this very important factor in selecting my eyeglasses but I’m hoping that Lenscrafters AccufitSM Digital Measurement System will solve that issue.

I will be visiting Lenscrafters next week to try out the system and a new pair of eyeglasses. Here are a few deets about the Lenscrafters AccufitSM Digital Measurement System that I am totally excited about.

• IN MY BUDGET. It’s complimentary and exclusively available at LensCrafters.

• PERFECT FIT. The digital technology measures the relationship between your eyes, face, and frame to more accurately place your prescription in your lenses for clear, crisp vision.

• LET’S SEE HOW I LOOK. Digital images that enable customers to view themselves in their favorite frames and help them be confident they will love their new look – VisualMirror

LensCrafters offers a clearly different optical experience by helping you find your perfect pair of eyeglasses that allows you to see 5x clearer.

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by LensCrafters via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of LensCrafters.

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As much as I blog about luxury brands and gaze at the look books online; the truth is that I simply cannot afford them. So just in time for my trip to Cali (I have yet to purchase that ticket btw), I was asked to review the Kardashian Kollection and a few others over at Sears with a $75 e-gift card. 

I managed to find 3 sale items. Check out the pics.  

Somehow I completely forgot I was plus size until I got inside and noticed that nothing in this so called ‘misses’ section went past a size (L). In true curvy chic form, I managed to find a few items made with lycra. I originally spotted a cute little jumpsuit from the Kardashian Kollection. Let’s just say that fitting room experience left me looking like Jane Fonda. *check my twitter TL for the funny outtakes*

I spotted an Apostrophe stripped maxi skirt. Since I have been drooling over maxi-everything since this summer, I ran over. Only to find there were 2 left, one in ‘not my damn size’, and another in ‘girl you tripping if you think you can fit this’. After a quick survey of the racks, I managed to find the black maxi skirt in an XL ($42 on sale 40% off). 

My boyfriend spotted this Kardashian oversized dolman sleeve tee shirt (above – $42 on sale 40% off) stuffed in with some skimpy dresses on a rack nearby. I think someone was saving it for later — oops, mine now. I didn’t have time to alter it before we snapped these pics. But when I do finally sport this, I will be cutting the top so that it will hang off my shoulders.

Since I was determined to spend ALL $75 and everything was on sale, I went back for round 2. I spotted this Apostrophe draped front sweater (below - $42 on sale 40% off). Perfect dinner date sweater. Especially when paired with those skinny jeans we all have that are a little too snug. This sweater will hide all the middle that no one should see in public. I promise NOT to wear my stripes socks outside. It seems like a good idea then, I see I look kinda coo koo!

Thanks to this shopping experience I will be adding Sears as a place to shop. Who would have thought I could find so much for so less. I thought they just sold tires and such. #IKid!

Disclosure: I received samples from the searsStyle Kardashian Kollection and Apostrophe collection to review as part of the Glam Trendsetter Program.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Sears.

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I am finally digging into my archives and pulling out some of my style diary images that I never posted. I have to tell you that I am SUPER sensitive about my style and to be completely honest it’s my never ending quest to be more stylish.

After my HuffPost feature I was even more apprehensive when I read a few no-so-friendly comments about me being fat and not curvy. But I say EFF EM! It’s my blog and my body and I love them both. So I’m posting all the fat and curvy pics of me that I want to *flips hair*…

I cannot promise this will be a weekly post BUT I will promise to do more style diary posts for those who love it!These were taken by my boyfriend back in October just before our brunch date. It was a lot warmer out that day. I originally paired this look with a biker faux leather jacket from Torrid, but it got hot so I promptly snatched it off!

STYLE DIARY –

Marilyn Monroe graphic tee – Forever21
Khaki’s – Old Navy
My favorite infinity scarf – H&M
Lace Up Wedged Booties – Aerosoles 
Bangles – Forever21

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Radcliffe and Style Magazine invite you and I (yay us!) to fill our wish list check list with fabulous jewelry just in time for the holidays.

Perfect shopping event for the soon to be bride and her gal pals or the stalking girlfriend in you that’s plotting her big day. Or even that girl with a budget huge enough to treat herself this season.

Click the flyer to RSVP.

See you there!

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Recently I did a post for Juicy Magazine (10 Other Black Girls Who Rock) and regretfully I should have included Cassandra Ventura. Cassie is smoking hot in IDOL Magazine, a British glossy, for their Illuminati Fall/Winter Issue. Clever title I must say.

She’s shot in lavish jewels, haute couture pieces, paired with fierce hair and makeup. Perhaps this is a sign that she will put down the mic and grab a modeling portfolio because she’s definitely showing tons of model behavior.

Check it the pics.

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Will Smith said it best when giving life advice, “You can tell how far in life you’ll go by the 5 people you spend the most amount of time with.”

One of my five people happen to be the oh so curvy, confident, and chic fashion blogger, Marie Denee of The Curvy Fashionista. Besides being my mentor, she’s basically the curvy blogger’s favorite curvy blogger. She knows what brands we should be crushing on, who should care less about, and what looks good on every curvy frame. So it’s only right that she has penned her first e-book, Curvy.Confident.Chic.

Keeping It Curvy.Confident.Chic is overflowing with handy tips on plus size fashion. In this helpful e-book, budding fashionistas will learn how to break fashion’s so-called rules, develop a signature personal style, find out where to shop andhow to pick high-quality items, learn everything you need to know about denim, and so much more! 

Curvy divas, I had the opportunity to preview this e-book and it’s a must-read. Click on the book cover above to order your copy.

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Hey Readies,

I am so geeked to finally be able to share this with you guys. A few weeks ago an editor from Huffington Post Black Voices started following me on twitter and shortly after reached out to me (so be careful what you are tweeting). After Julee’s schedule cleared a bit, she called and we chatted for few. She asked some really great questions about my blog, my style, and of course my hair. She even wanted me to put together my fall must haves.

Click here for the feature!

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Just one sentence describes this collection. It’s classic Versace. Sleek leather pieces paired with loud colorful and quite gaudy prints on a small silouette. Unlike Lanvin who makes clothes for the masses, Versace is known for the 2′s and 4′s of fashion. Dontella made it clear in 2008 that a plus size line was not in the brand’s future. Regardless, I’m sure there will still be a stampede to the front of the line at the doors of H&M on November 17th.

Have a look at the entire collection below which features the advertising campaigns, women and men’s clothes, shoes, bags, jewelry, and even a pillow.

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[image credit: H&M]

Q: Do tell me, are you dying to purchase those fun funky undies for him or what?

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Before I left for NYFW I was selected as one of the bloggers to try out the new Timberland Earthkeepers™ boots. Fall is FINALLY here so I’ve been putting them to good use these past few weeks. I was kinda unclear on how to rock them for my recent photo shoot but I’ve been eyeing the maxi dress trend all summer and of course I was geeked when this trend spilled over to the fall.

Check out my new boots and what I wore with them …  

I’m far from a eco-friendly blogger but if you’re that gal you will be happy to know that Timberland Earthkeeper™ products are made of some of the most eco-friendly materials in fashion: recycled plastic bottles, repurposed tires, and organic cotton.

MY STYLE: I’m wearing the Timberland Earthkeeper™ Rudston Waterproof pull-on boot, a men’s button up collared shirt, and a long maxi dress. 

MY THOUGHTS: The boots are pretty comfortable and I love the rustic look and feel they have. Perfect for the tomboy in me. My only issue (like all of my boots) is that they are extremely snug around the calf area. As a curvy girl I think retailers forget that not only are my hips and booty wide so are my legs! Another blogger suggested that I take them to get widen? I think I may have to research this but I really do love these boots (but I refuse to be in pain).

With the winter season just around the corner these are a good investment. Check out the rest of the collection. Timberland® Go out and be you™ Click here to shop now!

Disclosure: Compensation and free Timberland product were provided by Timberland® via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Timberland®

[IMAGE CREDIT: Product photos by ME! & an extra special thanks to MikaelAaron.com for the style photos!]

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