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5 Ways To Make A Body Con Dress Work For You

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The bodycon dress is that one style that some people flock to and many others run from while shopping. I’m a huge lover of the body con dress trend and own many body con dresses in my closet. I think a body con dress can be worn on all shapes and sizes when you find the right style and fit for you. One of my Fav places to shop for body con dresses is REBDOLLS because they have such a wide selection of colors, prints, and sizes. REBDOLLS always serves me Body Con realness when it comes to finding the right dress for any occasion. I recently purchased this Paisley Print dress from Rebdolls the other day and automatically knew it would be a great addition to my ever growing collection. So today I’m here to give you five ways on how to make a body con work for you.

Five Ways To Make a Body Con Dress Work For You

1. Show off Your Best Feature
Body con dress don’t have to show off your body completely. It all varies on the style and cut of the garment, it also can be used to accentuate your best feature. “For example, if you have long legs wear a bodycon thats maybe shorter in length or has a small split”

2. Black Is A Must
Every woman should have a LBD (Little Black Dress) that she can always wear. If you’re a little shy on wearing form fitting clothes than black is the best route to go. Black will always be on trend, and it’s also can make any look sexy without trying too hard.

3. Bare It All
Now when most think of bodycon dresses they think “oh my I have to wear Spanx” well I’m here to tell you that’s not always true. If you want to wear one sure go ahead, But most body con material is stretchy and forms to your body. Therefore you want to be comfy and not feel like you have extra baggage on you. Be free girl be free!!!

4. Add Layers
If wearing a body con makes you feel too self-conscious, don’t fret. You can easily add a layer with an oversized jacket or loose-fitting cardigan to balance out the look. It’s also an easy way to dress it up or down.

5. Minimize
The bodycon dress is a show stopper on its own, which means it’s best to keep the accessories and shoes neutral. Skip the heavy-duty jewelry and focus on pieces that can complement, not overpower the outfit.

Plus Size Paisley Print Bodycon

Plus Size Paisley Print Bodycon

Plus Size Paisley Print Bodycon

Dress: Rebdolls

So did you all like the way I wore my Paisley print dress body con from Rebdolls. Will you be using those tips I gave next time you go shopping for a body con dress. Let me know what you think ,Till next time thanks for reading and stopping by!!!

Love
Stavana

20 Ways To Make 2017 The Best Year Ever

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Hey everyone, I know I been a little MIA with the Holidays around things get a little cray cray. But hey I’m back and today we are discussing 20 ways to jump-start 2017. So as we all know it’s that time of the month you start hearing folks say “New Year New Me” well… we not doing that over in these parts. Now I don’t really believe in making New Year’s resolutions. Most of the time we never end up keeping them, and then when we don’t stick with it we feel like a failure .Resolutions should be about embracing a different way of thinking. I feel like the real key to making your life amazing this next year is to find what makes you happy and do whatever it takes to get it and keep it. Here’s are some ways to make this the best year of your whole life.

  1.Do something that scares the crap out of you.(maybe I’ll touch a spider lol)

2.Spend time with people who make life better.

3.Take a day off just because you want to.

4.Pick up a new hobby that makes you happy.

5.Read a book that will change your life.

6.Eat healthier.(or at least try)

7.TRAVEL! Theres simply so much to see in the world.

8.Get rid of things (and people!) you don’t need, positive vibes only.

9.Find a productive way to channel stress instead of letting it get you.

10.Don’t take everything too seriously. SMILE 

11.Make time just for yourself sometimes you need to just zen out

12.Eat something you’ve never tried there’s such an abundance of food in the world

13.Finish something you started.

14.Work toward reaching a career goal you always thought of.

15.Forgive someone.

16.Start or even add to a savings account.

17.Treat yourself to something you’ve been wanting forever.

18. Volunteer for a cause you’re passionate about.

19.Organize ( Room, House, Shoes anything get it in formation)

20.Most of all just live life you only get one so enjoy it

 

Here’s some recaps of fun times that made my 2016 so fun!!!!

 

 

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Hope you all enjoyed my list of 20 Ways To Make This The Best Year Ever. I’m sad that 2016 is over, but I’m sure 2017 will be just as epic. Do any of you all have certain things you do to start the new year let me know. As always until next time thanks for stopping by and Owl see you later!!!!

Love
VANA

You Wont Believe How Much I spent On MY Nails!!!!!

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Most who know me know I’m girly girl only for some things. One thing I’m not so girly with is getting my nails done (hey don’t get me wrong my nails are always clean just not cutesy like most). I’m just not into spending money every two weeks to tame my nails

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Well, all that changed when a friend of mine suggested they like to see what I look like with done up nails. I figured meh.. why not give it a go and fancy up my little fingers. I mean there has got to be more to life than spending $50 plus dollars at a nail salon. So being a huge Youtube junkie, I started searching DIY NAILS. I found a ton of videos on how to DIY acrylic nails. Feeling all super inspired, I headed over to good ole wally world. While browsing the beauty aisle, I found a brand of acrylic nails by Kiss for $6.89. I grabbed the nail package picked a cute blue nail color for $2.00 and went home ready to conduct my own spa

Heres the brand I used for this DIY
Heres the brand I used for this DIY

Now after watching a few videos before starting, I learned that doing your own nails is actually much healthier for your natural nails and pretty easy. The Kiss brand nails are amazing because for the price you get over 200 nails and nail glue. The directions are all pretty self-explanatory making it easy for simpletons like me ha ha. All one has to do is simply size the nails, file, glue then paint and voila you have fresh full set. Now for a first timer doing my own nails, I must say I’m pretty impressed. For less, then $10.00 bucks my nails look like I spent some money at the salon. The best thing was I did it all in the relaxation of my home no waiting or noise. Next time someone says let’s get our nails tell them the secret of the ten dollar Diy Nails

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Do any of y’all have something your not into that you gave a try.. Let me know I’m always
looking for new things to give a go. As always thanks for stopping by and until next time Owl see you Later!!!!!

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Why Weight PT.2

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NEVER LOOK BACK

Guess who’s back……back again Vana’s back tell a friend… That was my quick slim shady reference if any of you all are former Eminem fans. Can I take a moment to say THANK YOU to all my followers who read my last blog post you all are AMAZING!!

Anway, lets get into the nitty gritty of my life after weight loss surgery (wls) and the maintenance phase. Remember how I stated many think it’s the easy way out. Man, do I have news for you. It’s far from easy. It’s ten times harder than regular weight loss.

Life with a new stomach was like being a baby again and being introduced to food. I had to experiment with different foods and recipes to see what agreed with my new tummy. For example, I use to LOVEEEE eggs. I mean love! Afer WLS my taste buds did a huge 180 on me. When I saw eggs I couldn’t stand the look, smell or taste. Thank God years later that passed cause I love me a good egg white veggie omelet yummy!!! Some foods I could eat pre-surgery now gets me sick. For example (oranges and ice cream my tummy does not like it). Along with changing my eating, I had to introduce daily vitamins into my everyday life to make up for any lost nutrients; I wasn’t getting due to eating less. Taking vitamins honestly isn’t so bad because some vitamins gives you energy like B12 and others help with stronger bones like the calcium.

Now here’s where the struggle comes in. Staying active and sticking with it all… My has that been a struggle. I have stopped and restarted my workouts so many times I’ve lost count. What you have to remember is keep pushing. You’ll have days you don’t want to be bothered but always push through because you’ve come way too far. I mean we are only human. I always tell folks trying to stay consistent with choosing the right food and working out is a major challenge. Yes, I have my bad days, and I have my good. We got to to be like the little engine that could and keep saying I think I can I think can CHOO CHOO ha ha. So for the year of 2017, I’m committing fully back to my works outs and taking more time to take better care of me!!!!

Again thanks so much for being so supportive, liking and sharing my story I so appreciate it. You all motivate me to be a better person.

Do any of you all have stuff you want to accomplish let me know, and we can chat. Till next time Owl see ya later!!!
Love Vana

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