CurvieBirdie Watch: Octavia Spencer

Happy Monday again CurvieBirdies.  Today’s fabulous CurvieBirdie watch star is the incredibly talented Octavia Spencer.  This sexy maven is from Montgomery, AL.  She has been in many films, but won an Oscar for her role in The Help as Minnie. 

 

She is staring in a new movie that comes out 7/26 called “Fruitvale Station” which is about the death of a teen at a California train station by the local police.  This movie already is getting some Oscar buzz, so we will be seeing much more of this wonderful lady!!!

 

Are you an Octavia Spencer fan?  Did you think she will be an awesome addition to this new movie?  Do you think is is a fashionable CurvieBirdie?

A Little Birdie Told Me: Curvie Style Tips

Hello CurvieBirdies. I was cruising the web, and I found this article on Ivillage.com about curvie dressing tips.  And ya’ll know I had to share the info with my curvie readers!!  There are so really good ideas here.  Take a look!!

1.  Go Monochromatic

Octavia Spencer has this look on lock! She wears a series of monochromatic dresses. It’s a strategy that’s great for lengthening and slimming a curvy frame—without wearing black or navy says.  Also the sleeve end in just the right place to cover up fullness at the top of the arm but still shows skin.

 

2.  Try a Trench Coat

Oprah Winfrey proves that you don’t need to wear a gown to look amazing after dark!  The softly skirted bottom skims over her lower body.  So invest in a knockout evening coat made of brocade, satin or raw silk. Worn with slim pants and heels, it’s as formal as a cocktail dress but with more coverage!!

 

3.  Wrap It

If you have an hourglass figure like Jill Scott, chances are you have a few waist-defining, curve-skimming wrap dresses you wear to work.  But don’t think they’re just for day. This can be a fabulous choice for evening, too. I love how Jill’s look is shimmery, sexy and hits her in all the right places!

 

4.  Skim Your Silhouette

Mo’Nique’s silver dress is from one of Tadashi Shoji’s ready-to-wear collections. Similar styles ($300-400) quickly sold out at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bloomingdales.  The length of the skirt and the elegant neckline are perfection, showing off Mo’Nique’s collarbones and calves—and they’d do the same for anyone who wears a size 12 or larger.  Perfect for CurvieBirdies!!

 

So what do ya’ll think?  Do you think these ideas will work for you?  Which is your favorite style tip?

CurvieBirdies and the Oscar’s Red Carpet

Well I hope everyone had an excellent weekend.  So last night was the Oscars and the CurvieBirdies were out I full effect!!

Octavia Spencer looking gorgeous rocking Tadashi Shoji.

 

Melissa McCarthy is wearing this gray be-jeweled David Meister.  Not sure how I feel about this look.

 

Adele is wearing a shimmering beaded Jenny Packham. I love Adele, but I really wish she would wear more figure-flattering gowns.

 

Jennifer Hudson wearing this glamorous blue Roberto Cavalli.

 

Kelly Rowland did it again!!  She looks so amazing Donna Karan Atelier.

Did you watch the Oscars red carpet? Who do you think was the best dressed? What do you think of these ladies fashions above?

And the Oscar Goes to . . .

Last night was Oscar Night, and the fabulous fashions did not disappoint.  Here are the CurvieBirdies showing their gorgeous gowns of the evening.

Melissa McCarthy’s dress is one of my favorites.  It is so beautiful and elegant.  It was a custom blush colored Marina Rinaldi gown with a jeweled neckline detail.

Read more: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-style/news/melissa-mccarthys-oscar-look-love-it-or-hate-it-2012262#ixzz1naFqnh2z

 

Viola Davis won all of our hearts in “The Help” where she played a nanny/housekeeper when Jim Crow Laws where still in effect.   Viola wore a custom Vera Wang emerald green corseted faille gown with floral crystal applique and draped chiffon pleated skirt. Not only is this woman extremely talented, but I love the fact she wore her own natural hair to the Oscars. 

Read more: http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-style/news/viola-davis-flaunts-cleavage-goes-wigless-at-oscars--2012262#ixzz1naGsvJt0

 

Michelle Williams look stunning as always in this Louis Vuitton gown.  This is my favorite dress of the evening.  It is simply elegant.  Who knew you could move from Dawson’s Creek to the Oscar red carpet!!

Octavia Spencer is gorgeous in this  Tadashi Shoji dress.   I can’t even think of words to describe how beautiful the dress is and she was .  Congrads on your first Oscar!!!!

So what did you think of the Oscars?  What were your favorite fashions?