Week 3: I'm Still Standing Strong

Well, I am truly still feeling so blessed by my makeover from Jibri and T Oliver Hair Studios. I have really been feeling myself, and starting to shop again! If you look good, you feel good, and everyone around you benefits! Now let me know if you benefit from the happiness I feel in this picture!

 Jacket: City Chic, Tank: City Chic, Pants: Jessica Simpson, Shoes: Nine West, Bag: Coach

 

 

It is amazing that sometimes your outside can help fix your inside.  Moms I know ya'll can relate.  I would love to hear how you still keep it fab after baby! 

Getting Back to Me

Hello family.  I have been away for a while because I wasn't feeling like myself.  A year after having my baby, I just lost interest in most things.  All I wanted to do was lay in the bed and watch Netflix.  I didn't care about my appearance anymore, nor did I even have the motivation to get out the house.  For me, as long as my baby was cute and she was happy, that's all I cared about.  I didn't realize it at first, but I was battling against some post pardam depression.

It was a harsh thing to realize because I seem to always have it together.  However, it happens.  I am in the process of getting me back to me.  One of the things that I did to get back to myself was to participate in the Jibri and T Oliver "Project Be-You-tiful" which gave me the kick start I needed. 

This project gives plus size women complete makeovers. They took measurements, did bra fittings, hair, make-up, and clothing.  Its a whole day of beauty, and its all about YOU!  Take a look at my transformation:

This will be a series of weekly posts.  I shared a little bit of my story on Facebook, and the responses were overwhelming of women that have gone through or currently going through the same things.  The Be-You-itful Project has inspired me to tell me story and share what I can to help others.  So please leave me your comments.  I would love to hear your stories too.

Hugs and Kisses,

CurvieBirdie 2.0

  

A Little Birdie Told Me . . . .Fashion to Figure Expands in the Atlanta Market!!!!

Fashion to Figure is a women's apparel retailer that offers Trendy fashions at an affordable price.  Fashion to Figure is headed by CEO and C-Founder Michael Kaplan is the grandson of  Lena Bryant, Founder of Lane Bryant. 

They opened their first store in Douglasville earlier this year, but will be  opening 2 new stores in The Mall at Stone Crest and Cobb Center at Cobb!  A few of my Blogger Boo's will be hosting the events.  Make sure you check out the new store Grand Openings and these Bloggers!!

Wednesday's event (Oct. 15) will be hosted by the beautiful Parker from Everyday Runway and Tami from Talking with Tami

Thursday's event will be hosted by the newest Georgia Peach The Curvy Fashionista.

Plus, Fashion to Figure is offering a 15% discount at each of the grand openings!!  Hope to see ya'll at one of the events!! 

Have you ever shopped at Fashion to Figure?  Which event willl you be attending?

Weekend Style

This weekend was a very trying weekend.  If you didn't notice, I was not on any social media.  Well that is because I dropped my phone and broke it.  So no Internet, no social media, and no pics.  Sad, Sad, Sad days!!!  But I should be up and running by this evening.

Anyway, I did manage to get a few pics in with my actual camera.  One of my favorite curvie stores in ATL is closing, so I had to go there and support by making so purchases before they closed their doors.  Tweleve24 has been an amazing partner to the curvie fashion community, and this is one of the pieces I purchased from them:

Tank: Old Navy, Skirt: Tweleve24, Accesories: GemsNBaubles

OOTD: Neon........AGAIN!!

I was so inspired by the Neon theme last week, I decided to continue it on into this week.  I had date night with Mister, and this is what I wore:

Top: Twelve24, Pants: NYDJ Nordstroms, Shoes: Mojo DSW, Bag: Shoe Dazzle, Accessories: Verona 

Birds of a Feather . . . .

I introduced ya'll to Ms. Linda about a week ago.  I told ya'll how fly this pretty grandmother CurvieBirdie is daily.  Well, she did it again.  I so love this look!

Jacket: Ann Taylor, Top: Ann Loft, Shoes: JCP



Something to Chirp About: Spanx Jeans!!!

Ya'll know I am an avid Spanx spokesperson. So the other day, I heard that Spanx were going to be coming out with jeans!  I had to thank God and do a little Cogic shout at that news honey!  Where have there jeans been all my life?  Its like Sara Blakey knows what all CurvieBirdies need.  I'm going to call her the CurvieBirdie Whisper-er!!!!

There will be two styles, multiple cuts and three washes and are priced at $148. They promise “thigh-trimming construction” and stretch technology meant to smooth the tummy. 

I am so excited!!  The jeans launch on the Spanx website last week and will be available in department stores Aug. 25!!!

What do you think about Spanx Jeans?  Will you wear a pair?  Do you plan to buy some once available in department stores?

Mamanista Friday: Maxi Dress

I loves me some maxi dresses.  For one, they are very comfortable, and two, they can be dressed up or down.  I wear maxi dress almost daily to work during every season but winter!!  These dresses are and should be a staple item in all CurvieBirdie's wardrobes!!!!!

 Dress: Dots, Jacket: Target, Shoes: JustFab, accessories: Verona

CurvieBirdie Watch; Melissa McCarthy

Well, this curvie diva is doing it again!  She will be launching her own fashion line!  I am super excited about her doing something as big as this.  One thing that I did not know about this CurvieBirdie is that she studied clothing and textiles at Southern Illinois University (Yes, I'm an Alum too!)  So she well be very vocal in this collection. 

The reason why Melissa decided to start the line is because she was turned down by 6 famous designers that refused to dress her for award shows.  So sad that designers won't step up for a challenge.  Also, she is tired of shopping and only finding frumpy items to choose from.  I know the feeling honey!  Can't wait to see what she comes up with!

Are you excited to see her new collection?  Would you buy a piece if the price is right?

OOTD: Asos Leather Skirt, Twelve24 and JustFab

Last week, I thalked about blue jean jackets as being a staple piece that all CurvieBirdies should have in their wardrobes.  To further make a statement, I decided to wear that same jacket that I rocked for Mamanista Fridays to an event this weekend.

 Jacket: Thrifted, Top: Target, Belt :Twelve24, Leather Skirt: Asos, Leather Booties: JustFab Luxe

Mamanista Friday: Blue Jean Jacket Challenge

This weeks challenge is Rocking Your Jean Jacket.  Well, ya'll already know that I loves me some jackets.  I have tons of jean jackets in my wardrobe, so this was pretty easy for your girl to come up with a look!

 

OOTD: Twelve24 Denim and Jessica Simpson Clothing Line

One of my favorite stores to shop at in Atlanta is Twelve24 in Decatur.  It is about an hr from my house, so I don't get to go there as often as I like.  However, they do post pictures of some of their new items on facebook.  I saw these jeans and inboxed them right away to invoice and send me those jeans!!!!

 

 

Something to Chirp About: JIBRI NEW COLLECTION

Jibri dropped their new line on Thursday.  When I tell you this new line is too hot for t.v., believe me!!  The colors and designs are gorgeous and looks very flatering for the curviebirdie.  Here are a few pieces:

 

Mamanista Friday: CurvieBirdie in Trench Coat Blogger Mafia

Happy Friday Ladies and Gents!!  It's Mamanista Friday and today's challenge is Trench Coats!!  Coats that are cute and fashionable can be worn as part of your outfit. I've seen it done with trench coats and well as cape coats.  Well here is mine!!

 

CurvieBirdie Watch: Gabourey Sidibe

ast night the Oscars were amazing.  The red carpet was filled with stars decked out and showing off their style.  I just had to mention this CurvieBirdie because she was too hot for TV!!!

 

 

Mamanista Friday: Curviebirdie Pollinates Florals!

Happy Friday!!  Mamanista Friday has rolled around again and today's challenge is Florals!  I Have fallen in love with florals patterns since last year.  So here is CurvieBirdie's look!!

 

Something to Chirp About: Eloquii is biz-zak!

Were you sad when Eloquii went away?  Well if you haven’t heard they are back and doing it big!  Please check out their site because:
“There are no words in the dictionary book that describe how gorgeous these clothes look!” (Borrowed that for the great-late Rick James)



Did you seethat faux leather peplum vest?  Or that black and white jacket with the ruffle going down the middle?  I am on Eloquii website right now getting a few pieces!!!
Do you have any pieces from Eloquii pieces?  Will you shop there with this new line?

OOTD: Asos and Shoe Dazzle

Another OOTD featuring Asos.  When I was on maternity leave sitting in the house, I did all my shopping online.  Asos always has a good deal to be found.  I got this dress for the summer, but decided I would "Winterize My Wardrobe Wednesday" for ya'll today.

 

Mamaista Fridays: CurvieBirdie Does Valentines Day

Yesterday was Valentines Day and I had oral surgery :(  So couldn't celebrate with Mister the way I wanted to.  However, we did go out last weekend.  And I must say, I was looking super-dooperfly!!!

 

 

OOTD: Everything that Glitters!!!!!

Is it just me, or do you buy items and forget you have them?  Well, that seems to be something I do more often than I would want to admit. So while I was "digging in the crates" the other day, I found this super fantastic blazer that I just had to rock!