Friday, December 30, 2011

Don't Be Tardy to the Party!!! NYE Edition....

Well I know that i'm late posting this one, but hey its better late than never! This post is about great looks to make sure your the "Fashionista" of the night!!! I'm really digging the sequin look this year for NYE. It's something so sexy, daring, and just plain ol girly about having something sequin on!!!

Black Blazer - Haute Midnight Black Sequin BlazerBlack Blazer - Haute Midnight Black Sequin Blazer
A nice sequin blazer paired with a simple dress underneath would look great....or you can go with more of a Janelle Monet inspired look and pair it with some nice trousers, a sheer white shirt, a bow tie, and a nice pair of pumps! **Hint: the menswear look in very much in style this year--Kimmy Kardashian also wore this look for the Kardashian Christmas card this year**

Plus Size Black Longer Length
This is a very classy knee length pencil skirt that should be paired with a nice blouse...nothing too busy! That could possilby kill your entire look...

Gold Party Dress - New Years Eve Holiday Gold
I absolutely love this dress (sorry I couldn't get a pic of the front) but it is just covering your entire chest...no a line cuts or anything. But the back is giving you all the sexy you need!!!

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Another gold dress with the sheer top....

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Super cute pants and shorts...
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I love this top!!!
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Here's a few ideas for shoes...
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Here's a little sequin something for everybody....

Special thanks to my sis Alexia (@iAM_NVYInk) for the post idea!!!!

Love  <3 Mimi!

***Update***
Here's my sis Alexia rocking sequin tights and a blazer to a Graduation party we attended a few weeks ago....


Here's me, my sis, and Alana at Megan's Graduation Party....

Monday, December 19, 2011

Suck it up!!!!!

Ladies!!!!! Well yesterdays post was about great "Thick Girl" websites....well this is the follow up. I said on the previous post that if you learn your fabrics you can learn how to eye clothing that may not be your "typical" size, but you can learn to work it like its was made just for you! Typically if its stretchy material you can pull it off and make an outfit out of a Large garment but your normally an Ex-Large. But I gotta be honest...Honey you MUST know that you have to SUCK IT UP! I know, I know, your probably saying what do you mean by that?? Ladies, that means you need to learn to make GOOD shapewear one of your wardrobe must haves! You can squeeze you butt in that Large shirt, skirt, dress of what have you and look like a busted can of biscuits you if want too!!! NO!!! Shapewear maybe a little uncomfortable, I must admit, but one of my motto's is: "Looking Fierce ain't always Fun!" You have to suck up the pain of that tight ass girdle and ignore those burning/blistered feet in those bad shoes your rocking to pull off a great outfit sometimes! Good shapewear smooths out those lumps and bumps and gives your outfit a more polished look. And please don't get it twisted, Skinny girls need to wear it too. I'm just saying...We all use use that smooth, sexy curve appeal.

Below are a couple of pics of some shapewear that all of the ladies can use to create sexy shilhouette that we all what to have:
Spanx Black Super Power Pants
Spanx Power Pants-Black
Evans Black Waist Cincher
Waist Cincher
Ava Lovers Booster Basque
Ava Lovers Booster Basque
Evans Firm Control Slip
Firm Control Slip

These are just a few pics of thing that does the trick! They can be a bit pricey for the good ones, but they usually last long when you take care of them...And before I forget getting fitted for a good fitting bra takes you a loooong way (I know because I am top heavy!) So to all my gals out there "Suck It Up!" and MAKE IT WORK in my Tim Gunn voice! =)

<3 Mimi

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Thick girls need clothes too....

Today's post was inspired by my BFF, Kendra. She said that I should do a blog about sites that offer cute "Juicy Girl" clothing. Well here you have it....I'm going to dish on some of my favorite "Juicy Girl" websites! One thing I want the thick girls to know is that you are NOT confined to just plus size clothing. You can go in straight size stores and shop, but the key is knowing your different fabric types. If you learn that you will learn to try different sizes that you normally can't fit. Here are my favorite sites, some go up to a size 4x.

First we'll start with http://www.modcloth.com/. This site offers cute, trendy clothing with a retro twist. They offer clothing up to a size 4x. Here are a few pics of what they offer:

This one is called the "Windy City Dress in the Forest" and it goes up to a size 3x!
Gauze and Effect Top
This one is the "Gauze and Effect" Top also goes up to a 3x
Bathing Beauty One Piece in Emerald - Plus-Size
They even offer cute swimsuits up to a size 4x!!!
Next up is http://www.asos.com/. They offer a line called ASOS Curve which is their line that caters to the bigger ladies up to a size 22. The clothes that they offer are very fashion forward and trendy. Here's a look at some things on their site:
Image 1 of ASOS Curve Exclusive Short In Lace
ASOS Curve Exclusive Short in Lace
Image 1 of ASOS CURVE Exclusive Pleat Front Jumpsuit
ASOS Curve Exclusive Pleat Front Jumper
Third is http://www.dorothyperkins.com/ which offers clothing up to size 18:
Gold glitter skinny jeans
Gold Glitter Jeans
Magenta one shoulder dress
Magenta One Shoulder Dress

Forth site is http://www.torrid.com/. Torrid has lots of fun, flirty clothes for the ladies:

Tripp NYC- Natural Leopard Skinny Jeans

Black Chiffon Smocked Tie Front Top

Fifth Site http://www.newlook.com/, New Look now has a US site and have sizes up to 18 on their size straight size line. But, They offer a plus size line as well called the "Inspire" line that goes up to a size 26. Here's a peek:
Navy (Blue) Batwing Tee | 242059141 | New Look
Batwing Tee
Black (Black) Urban Code Waterfall Leather Jacket | 243637701 | New Look
Urban Code Waterfall Leather Jacket

Sixth, http://www.wetseal.com/ which also offers plus size clothing...ONLINE that goes up to a size 3x. They do not carry Plus size clothing in store.
Colorblock Bandage Tube DressColorblock Bandage Tube Dress
Stripe Bandage Pencil SkirtStripe Bandage Pencil Skirt
Open Pocket VestOpen Pocket Vest

Seventh site goes to a site I found called http://www.evogues.com/ which goes to a 5x. I like some of the pieces that I love!


Jr Plus Size Animal Print Blazer Black
Jr Plus Size Animal Print Blazer Print Black Blazer
Plus Size Crochet Poncho Top Orange
Plus Size Crochet Poncho Top

Last but not least, is old faithful http://www.forever21.com/, which has Forever21+, which goes up to a size 3x.

Sheer Polka Dot Top

Tribal Print Open Jacket

Well ladies, hope this helps you on your journey to finding fierce clothing and remember....Thick girls need clothes too! Lol

<3 Mimi

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Make me Ova...On a Budget!!!!

Well I'm back....This time we're going to chit chat about a little guilty pleasure of mine which is makeup!!!! Ask my hubby, sister, hell you can even ask my kids....whenever I'm bored makeup is what I do to entertain myself. My husband calls me a "big ass kid!" (Lol)....Well this blog is dedicated to pointing out some great makeup up items under $20. Some of you ladies live by MAC, but if you know what you are doing and how to apply and mix makeup you don't have to spend so much on certain things...

Eyeslipsface.com has some wonderful products online and some items that you can purchase in your local Target, Dollar General, and even Dollar Tree. They offer everything for your makeup collections from brushes to blushes! Here's a 144 color palette eyeshadow for $15, blush for $3 and a great lipstick for $5! What a steal.....
 Nicely Nude
Giddy Gold
Sephora also has great products for low prices....
Line Smoothing ConcealerClinque Concealer for $14.50
The Garden of Good & Evil Nail Mini CollectionSephora by OPI $18
Lip Junkie LipglossUrban Decay Lip Junkie Lipgloss $19

Ulta is another great spot for great deals...Check these out:
ULTAStages of Beauty Ulta Stages of Beauty $19.99
Real TechniquesCore Collection Real Techniques Core Collections $17.99
SmashboxLife Is Your Set Eye Pencil Set Smashbox Life is Your Set Eye Pencil Set $18

SmashboxPhoto Finish Primer Light Travel Size Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Light Travel Size $16


There are other places you can get great makeup hauls such as local drug stores like CVS and Rite Aid and even retailers like Victoria Secret that have great lip glosses....

Ladies you can always look good for a low price...If you learn how to put it all together. You should mix your expensive with the inexpensive and make great looks with you makeup as well as with you clothing!

Until next time <3 Mimi!