OOTD: Mama got Style and Lay-B-L’s

Happy Friday CurvieBirdies!!  It feels so good to get up and get dressed/cute and go to outside.  When you at home with an infant, you wear tanks, tees, and sweat pants!!  Today, I’m stepping out in St. John!!!

I actually bought this sweater over a year and a half ago, but never wore it.  I just happened to find it when I moved, and here I is!!

Outfit Breakdown:

St John Sweater (thrifted from Lily Kai):     $30

Torrid Jeans:                                                  $23

Target Tank:                                                  $3

Target Scarf:                                                  $4.24

Shoe Dazzle boots:                                         $16.??

Total without shoes:                              $30.24 

Can you believe I got that St John sweater for $30?  These sweaters and normally $600-$1000!!!!  BOOOM!!!      

How often do you thrift?  What was the best item you found thrifting?                                       

Something To Chirp About: Macy’s Size-ism Talk

Hey CurvieBirdies.  Last week I told ya’ll about an event at Macys.  I was asked to speak on a panel for Macys about size-ism.  There were four people on the panel; all with different backgrounds speaking on the topic.

 

So finding what to wear to this event was a bit difficult.  I wanted to dress conservative while still showing my curviebirdie flair to it.  So here is my look!

Cute right?  I know!!!

Here is the outfit breakdown:

Thrifted Jean jacket:                                   $4.50

Thrifted White shirt:                                   $1.25

Target Black vest:                                       $14.98

Lane Bryant Chelsa pants:                         $24.48

Thrifted Lily Kai scarf:                               $6.00

Icandee accessories:                                  $20.00

Thrifted Shoes:                                           $15.00

Gorgeous smile:                                        $PRICELESS !!!!!

Total without shoes:                                  $71.21

 

A lot of pieces went into this look, but still low cost for looking fabulous!!!  What do you think?  I tried to add my thrifted with new and old pieces to sum up how this Curviebirdie rocks it!!!

Also, here is the link to the panel discussion.  Hope you enjoy!!!  Please all comments are welcome on your thoughts below!

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Neiman Marcus and BabyShopaholic Presents: Spring and Summer Trends

Last Thursday I had the amazing opportunity attend a FABULOUS event given by Neiman Marcus and the Babyshopaholic.  The event was hosted by Style Advisor Dave Ferguson.  The ATL Style blogger were out in full effect looking super diva-lious!!!

Here is the super gorgeous Host Miss Trina from Babyshopaholic.  Do you see this chic’s outfit?  You cannot tell me this diva didn’t shut the entire floor at Neiman Marcus down cuz she did.  She is wearing a Rachel Zoe blouse, Naven hot pink shorts, and BeBe shoes.  Those shoes are so bad, they could have have been the whole outfit.

These ARE  the BADDEST SHOES in the LAND!!!  Like Sarah Jessica Parker says, “Hello Lover!!!!”

  

There was a yellow candy bar to signify Yellow as being “THE COLOR” of the season.  Also there was wine and nice/handsome servers.

 

We have Miss Sadiddy in the building looking very sexy with her new hair cut.  Love it!!

Here is Babyshopaholic toasting it up with friends.

   

Here is the lovely Kristen from Lily Kai, Trina from Babyshopaholic, and Allison from The Style Pundit.  They are all so pretty.  Don’t they look like they should be in a new girl singing group “TTB” which stands for Three Talented Beauties!!!

  

My hair stylist Kara in the building!!  We also have Pretty Girls Rock Dresses in attendance.

    

Corie from Its My Taste looking cute.  Also here is Miss Beck from  in her sexy model pose.  We see you Breck!!!!!!

  

Miss Tia Lou from If I was a Brit girl.  We have Miss Jazmine in gorge green pants from Fashion Rouge.

These trendy ladies are Babyshopaholic, Miss Kia from ATL Diaper Relief , and the beautiful Greek Goddess herself Miss Mimi for Lip Gloss and Binky.

Miss Eboni from Fashionista Next Door wearing the cutest skirt ever!!!!

Here I am!!!  So I am wearing a yellow lace dress with a balloon bottom fro ASOS.  Everyone was asking me wear it came from.  I just realized how ASOS is.  If you are looking to something hot, ASOS is were you are going to find it.  The shoes are DSW.  I order these online line last minute and they arrived just in time.

I am look super fine right?  Yea, that’s what I thought too!!  Hehehehe!!!

Well this are the ATL Fashion bloggers out at Neiman Marcus doing it!!!  This is only part of the event.  I will have a part 2 coming later this week showing all the spring trends Mr. Dave put together to show us.

I Heart Lily Kai’s Vintage Boutique

I week ago, I told you beautiful ladies that I attended a Vintage Boutique by Lily Kai (Kristen Kai owner).  This is the scarf I purchased from her for $3.50.  Here are my many looks with this gorgeous multicolored silk scarf !!!

 
This is my day look; I am at the office.  I am wearing the fab scarf of course.  I’ve paired it with a green button down cardigan from Lane Bryant, dark blue Z. Cavaricci jeans from Torrid, a white button-down blouse from Target, and brown platform loafers by BCBG Girl from my shoe guy.

   
Here is a closer look at how I rocked the scarf.  I just tied it once around my neck and buttoned my sweater over top of it.  I thought that was a cute idea!

 
A closer look at the BCBG Girl shoes.
Run down of the outfit:
Lane Bryant Cardigan                               $12.60
Target White Button-down                       $4.24
Torrid Z. Cavaricci jeans                          $27.90
BCBG Girls                                               $99
Lily Kai Scarf                                            $3.50                    

Total without shoes:  $47

Next Look

 

I am wearing the scarf in my evening/date night look.  The scarf is tied around my neck like a bow tie and kind of fluffed out.  I am wearing an Old Navy sweater, flare leg jeans from Torrid, and a blue flower from my shoe guy.

 

Here is a closer look at the scarf and my pretty blue flower.
Run Down of the outfit:
Old Navy Sweater                                  $10.00
Torrid Flare Jeans                                  $17.94
Flower                                                    $2.00
Lily Kai Scarf                                         $3.50
Steve Madden Shoes                             $29.90

Total without shoes:  $33.50 !!!

Last Look:

        

Here, I just tied the scarf once and let it just hang down.  I am wearing a blue Walmart sweater, a white cami,and  blue Wisdom jeans from Torrid.

Run Down of the outfit:

Walmart Sweater                                 $3.00

White Cami                                          Free
Dark Blue Torrid Wisdom jeans          $29.99
Red Steve Madden Shoes                     $29.90
Lily Kai Scarf                                       $3.50

Total without shoes:  $36.50 !!!

Please check out Kristen Kai’s Vintage Boutique at:  www.lilykai.net

It is very obvious that I absolutely love this scarf.  It goes with everything, and makes all my outfits come to life with its bright beautiful colors.  So How did I do with this purchase?  Do you love the scarf too?  Have you checked out www.lilykai.net yet?

Birds of a Feather . . .

Hello Ladies!!  This past Friday, I had a change to go to a Vintage Boutique party by Kristen Kai of Lily Kai.  The event was fabulous of course.  The vintage collections had pieces in it for everyone including shirts, sweaters, dresses, shoes, and jewelry in all sizes.  Even this CurvieBirdie was able to find something!!!  Take a look at the Stylish bloggers and gorgeous fashions.

 
Cute belts!!                                                     Cute jewelry!!

     
Miss Lexi with a cute dress !!     Miss Alaina Garret looking fab


This is Miss Sadiddy with two colorful vintage sweaters.  I love clothes that have a sparkle, don’t you?  These are some good pics Sadiddy!!!!


Here is the lovely host Kristen Kai wearing a super sexy brown fur coat.  This coat is it!  It’s so beautiful, and I believe it is still available for purchase!!!


It’s me!!!  Miss CurvieBirdie wearing a blue and crème stripped button down shirt from Old Navy.  The jeans are House of Dereon from TJMaxx,  I am also wearing my real cow hair print shoes from TJMaxx (don’t tell PETA), gold bracelets from the Avenue, and I big brown flower in my hair from my shoe guy.

Shirt:                          $8.24
Jeans:                         $19.99
Shoes:                         $39.99
Jewelry:                     $2.97
Flower:                       $1.00

Grand Total for outfit without shoes
                       $33
       

This dress was totally cute.  It was a shirt dress that was belted at the waist.  However, I was too busty for it.  Sad face!!

 
Well I did score with this orange St. John sweater!!!!!  OMG, I almost passed out from this find.  This unbelievable haute sweater/cardigan was only $30 !!!  I know.  I;’m going to give you a moment to take it all in!!  St. John cardigan retail from  $895 – $1,200!  Ok, maybe I did pass out when I bought it, but I’m good now.

And please don’t get this St. John sweater confused for St. John Bay sweaters/cardigans that can be purchased from JCPenny’s for $30.  This one is the real thing.  I had never touched a St. John sweater until now.  Maybe that’s why I passed out.  Dunno, but anyways . . .

I also purchased this really cute and dainty silk scarf.  I love wearing scarfs; I wear one almost daily.  I loved the colors in this one.  This was the first item that caught my eye.  Cute right?  And it was only $2.50!!  Can’t go wrong with that price!!!

So these are my pics.  Do you think I did good?  Do you shop resale?
All these wonderful items and more can be found at www.lilykai.net “Where fashion is in full bloom!!”