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Emerald Green Is This Seasons Hottest Color

December 4, 2017 · 1 Comment

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…….Can you believe that December is upon us already? I swear this year flew by in the blink of an eye right before me. I enjoy December a lot because it means food, family and most of all FASHION. This is the one time of year to bring out the faux fur, velvet, and sequins for those holiday parties and NYE events. One of the hottest colors this season is EMERALD GREEN.

Now when I say emerald green, I don’t want you thinking everyone is walking around looking like the cast for the WIZ lol. I personally think emerald green works well with any skin tone and matches a whole bunch of different colors when it comes to styling. Emerald green also happens to represent the universe, nature, and life, And of course, it’s my birthstone. So let us get into these looks below.

The first dress is from Xehear Curvy. Xehear sells a full line of outfits and styles for straight and plus size women. I love that the brand is very diverse when it comes to sizing, and wants all women to look and feel good. The Maya Floral Sheath dress is perfect for those office parties or parties that don’t require to much. I love that the dress accentuates your curves but also keeps the look very flawless. The black flower detail also gives it that feminine touch of elegance.

The second dress is from Windors. Windsor just introduced there new plus size section a few months ago. I really love that Windsor now offers more sizes so everyone can indulge in the beautiful clothing they sell. The dress I am wearing is the Emerald Twisted Body Con dress. This dress is a little more form fitting and may be better for a night with the girls or a NYE party. The green really stands out and has a hint of silver glitters for a sparkly effect. I love that the dress is super lightweight and the V-cut detail shows just enough to not give away all my secrets lol.

Last but not least was a lovely dress by Rachel Roy which I got from Gwynnie Bee. Gwynnie Bee is an online subscription-based clothing rental service for women sizes 10-32. Members pay a flat monthly subscription fee and are able to rent a collection of clothing to rent and return. The Ribbed Knit Faux wrap dress made me fall in love the moment I saw it. I just knew I had to have it and add it to my green collection. I love that the dress looks black in color but has a hint of the glittery emerald green in the material. This dress is perfect when you want to be the show stopper and really turn some heads.

So what do you y’all think of the Emerald green trend? If you don’t have anything emerald green then now is the best time to go and stalk up. I think Emerald will always be a timeless color in my eyes. As always thanks for stopping by and Owl see ya soon.

Love Vana

Any(Body) Can Wear Lingerie

February 14, 2017 · 11 Comments

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone. Valentines Day is that one holiday that’s full of chocolate, gifts, pink hearts, and people in love getting ready for a day of fun and excitement. I, on the other hand happen to be single so no fancy dinner or getting cute for a bae will be on my agenda. Instead, I am going to take this day to reflect on the love I have for myself and the body I have grown to love.

I had the opportunity to team up with Yandy.com to model some lingerie looks for my fellow plus size ladies to feel sexy in on V-Day or any day for that matter. Yes, ladies, you can rock lingerie and be just as beautiful as the Victora Secret girls in their ads. Yandy offers many different styles and selections ranging from size 1x-4x. Whether you are the risque type or more conservative, I love how there’s something for everyone. Lingerie is not just for the bedroom; It can also be worn while you are lounging around . All of Yandys pieces are pretty much true to size and will make you feel like a total bombshell.

Doing a lingerie shoot was a first for me and allowed me to step outside my comfort zone. I wanted to showcase that it is okay for women to have cellulite, stretch marks, and tummy rolls. We live in a world that glamorizes perfect models and photoshopped Instagram bodies so much that we often forget what real bodies look like. Real women have flaws and should carry all those flaws with pride because it makes us all different and unique from one another. When I did this shoot, I wanted to display a real plus size body that other women could relate to. This post is for all the girls and women who are trying to love themselves in a world that says otherwise. We are all beautiful no matter what shape, size or color we are.

Plus Size Retro Floral Bralette And Panty Set (I’m wearing 1x/2x)

Plus Size Elegant Draping Gown Set (I’m wearing a 1x/2x)

Plus Size Katia Bra Set ( I’m wearing a 1x/3x)

Plus Size Taylor Metallic Gold and Black Set (I’m wearing a 1x)

Thanks to Yandy for providing these lingerie pieces that made me feel gorgeous and sexy. Make sure to go check them out for all your plus size lingerie needs. Last but not least a major shout out to one of the best photographers Alex Joachim. Not only did he make this shoot comfortable it was really fun to work with him. We broke into laughter a few times from my silly antics. I hope you all enjoyed this post and it encourages you to step out of your comfort zone and buy something for yourself or for that special man in your life to enjoy. Well until next time thanks, for stopping by and HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

Love
vana

That Christian Ome’shun Love

February 13, 2017 · 8 Comments

So Valentine’s Day is tomorrow which means all those signs of Love and Happiness will be around us. I’m celebrating with ladies who empower me to be better. What better way to display women empowerment and love than connecting with three other Boston plus size bloggers with the same attitude. The amazing brand Christian Ome’Shun collaborated with us to bring this fun colorful Plus Size fashion look to life.

Christian Ome’Shun is a Plus Size brand founded by owner A’shontay Hubbard. A’shontay created Christian Ome’Shun for the sophisticated curvy woman who values modern fashion. I love a brand that shows even though I may be plus size, I to can be fashionable and dress with class and style. Christian Ome’Shun made me fall in love because theres something for everyone no mater the size. Christian Ome’Shun shows diverse women on her website ranging from size 14 all the way to a 30. Not many plus size brands do that. I love how she displays “Body Diversity” which is very empowering to me. The three bloggers I got to link up with for this collab are all plus size women of different heights and sizes with one goal in mind, to be great and empower one another. If that’s not some #SQUADGOALS for you then I don’t know what is. Each of us got to pick a different outfit to display our personal style and taste for this fun collab.

The outfit I went with was the Cold Shoulder Set in red. Red has always been a color I fancied. I’m not sure if it’s the Latina side of me or just because it’s a sexy color combo( maybe it’s both haha). I love how this set sits off the shoulders and gives a sexy feel making my upper half look longer since I’m quiet short. The Cold Shoulder Set comes in two options: a crop top (the top I’m wearing ) or a Full top. This whole look alone made me feel like a Spanish señorita ready to cha cha thru the town. You can customize this set in any color and size which is really cool. The Choker I’m wearing is from a boutique named TriceVault who I have featured on the blog before. If you missed that post, click here to check out the fresh pieces TriceVault has to offer.

My Outfit Details

Outfit: Cold Shoulder Set

Choker and Bracelet: TriceVault

Shoes: Charlotte Russe

Being able to connect with these women from all different backgrounds and different perspectives on life was an uplifting experience. I loved the fact I was able to connect with women who share the same views and interest as I do. It’s important for women to uplift their fellow sisters because at the end of the day you never know who you may help or the new friend you may gain. I can honestly say I gained some some true friends for life.

If you like the set I am wearing or any of the ones my fellow gal pals have on go on over to Christian Ome’Shun site and browse around. For all our readers Christian Ome’Shun is offering 20% off your order at checkout when you enter the code “SQUADGOALS“. Also be sure to check out my ladies Veronica, Bianca and Chardline who I collaborated with on this post to see how they styled their outfits. Thanks so much to Christian Ome’Shun and also Brad our photographer for taking these lovely pics .

Talk to you soon!!

Love

Vana