Archives for 2017

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

Tracee Ellis Ross for JCPenney

November 16, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Hey guys I know it’s been a minute since I’ve posted….I promise I am going to be better at being more consistent with my blogging and providing new exciting content for you. Make sure to stay tuned for that.

Anyway, lets get into the good stuff that you came here for. If you haven’t heard the wonderful news Tracee Ellis Ross dropped a limited edition Holiday collection this past Saturday at JCPenney and it’s BOMB! I have always been a huge lover of Tracee not only because she’s the legendary Diana Ross‘s daughter but her fashion and personality is AMAZING. Being able to have a little piece of her fashion magic in my closet is something I knew I didn’t want to miss.

I came home to a package a week ago and to my surprise it was the new TER4JCP collection. I was so excited because all the pieces they sent over fit my personality so well. I was sent 2 blazer jackets and a jogger set. The 45-piece collection includes a range of clothing —from pajamas, athlesiure, long dresses with lots of sparkle and fancy suiting designed with a feminine twist. Tracee really put a lot of effort into this collection catering to women of all body types with a size range of small-3x. In addition, everything is affordable with all pieces being no more than $100. Young to old can find something to wear in this collection with it affordability and chicness.

One of my favorites from the collection is the Jogger set which I am wearing in my pictures. The jogger set is super comfy and casual. It’s also pretty warm for those chilly fall/winter days New England is known for. The pants and top is made of a heavier cotton material to give it a more dressed up up feel than normal sweats. I also love the slogan on the sweatshirt “Everyday Joy”. The TER4JCP collection is all about getting women to embrace their joyful spirit which we all know Tracee always projects with anything she is involved in.

I also can’t forget the added little ladybug detail on my top which you can find throughout the collection. You can dress up the joggers with heels like I did, or throw on some tennis shoes to combat the weekend. I felt great being able to rock such a simple classy outfit without too much effort. Tracee is the queen of keeping it fun and classy.

Make sure to check out your local JCPenney for the Tracee Elliss Ross Collection before it’s all gone. If you don’t have a JCPenney in your area you can always go online but act fast because it won’t be around long. If you’ve already brought something from her fabulous collection let me know in the comments below. Until next time thanks for dropping in and owl see ya later!!!

Love

Vana

Ruffles Are Trending

October 10, 2017 · Leave a Comment

One of the hottest trends on the fashion scene currently is undoubtedly ruffles. You’ve probably been seeing it popping up all over the Instagram feeds and fashion blogs. Ruffles have literally taken over the this season and show no signs of stopping. Ruffles have been seen decorating necklines, skirts, blouses and even jackets. So there’s pretty much something for everyone, no matter what style you have.

I like many other girls have really been loving the ruffle trend but I wanted to do it the right way. I wanted to make sure if I was going to wear the trend my ruffles weren’t too overpowering. Nothing is worse than wearing something that overpowers the rest of your body and makes you look lost in the clothing especially being petite and plus size. When I came across the gingham ruffle top from A’GACI , I knew it was the perfect top for me and my body frame. The three-tier ruffles and cinched waist bow was just what I needed. I really loved the ruffle detail on the shirt, because I didn’t need any added accessories or have to do much to complete my look. In my opinion, ruffles give enough vavoom to an outfit where keeping it simple is best. I paired my top with black high waist pants from A’GACI which featured slits at the knees. It’s always funny when I wear knee slits, because well since your girl is short they never hit me where they should lol (but that has never stopped me from still wearing the trend). I think adding the knee slit pants to my ruffle top gave the outfit a casual but fun look. I added my slip-on mules which has also been a huge trend on the fashion scene and was ready to take on whatever came my way.

I think everyone should partake in the ruffle trend because there are so many different ways to style it. You can dress it up for a day at the office, or down for running errands. So next time while out shopping and you come across something with ruffles give it a try. Just remember to find the right ruffle look that suits you, then you’ll be ready to slay one of the hottest fashion trends this season. As always thanks for stopping by and owl talk to you later.

Consignment Shopping Just Got Easy

October 3, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Online shopping isn’t something I was the biggest fan of before. I’m the girl who likes walking in the store and sifting through the racks to get outfit ideas. As of recently all that has changed since coming across ThredUp. Its like from the moment I went on the site I was sucked into searching the category of “Women’s Dresses” and seeing how low the prices are for like-new or even “new with tags” items for me to become a fan. Many of y’all know I’m a huge consignment shopper, so finding a store online that’s sells consignment for such affordable prices was like hitting the jackpot.

ThredUP is the largest online consignment store offering high-quality clothing and accessories for women and kids . ThredUP carries top name brands and designers for up to 90% off retail price. The stock varies from day-to-day. So even if nothing looks cute today, it might look cute tomorrow.The size range starts at 00 and goes all the way up to a plus size 32. There is literally something for every body type and shape to make shopping a breeze. While I was browsing the site, I could really tell they were thinking about the consumer when they decided how to organize the online store. You can search by specific categories, and you can even search just by brand. Some folks aren’t to thrilled of walking into consignment stores due to the huge racks of clothes to sift through, Well there’s none of that stress while shopping on ThredUP.

Seeing as the fashion is always changing, I don’t like to always pay top dollar for something that may go out of season in a few months. With ThredUp I’m able to shop without breaking the bank. While browsing on the site I came across a wonderful blue dress which was formally sold on Eloquii from a few seasons back. I remember wanting to buy it back then, but the price tag just wasn’t in my budget at the time. Thanks to ThredUP I was able to purchase that same dress I wanted, and only payed a fraction of the original price. My dress came delivered in the signature ThredUP box wrapped in tissue paper ready to be styled. Even though the dress had been previously used, I couldn’t tell it had a previous owner at all. I love my dress even more now because I got it for such a steal and it’s still very trendy. Sadly my dress was the only one available but i’m sure y’all can find more just like it Here.

So if your anything like me and love the idea of thrifting, but don’t really want to tackle the rack then I say give ThredUP a try. Who knows maybe you’ll see something you want to add to your closet that you have been holding back on. Only thing I recommend is if you like it buy it! The item you love may not be available next time you log on. Also for all my readers who make a purchase for the first time on ThredUP be sure to use my code VANABLACK which gives you 50% off your purchase. Until next time thanks for stopping by and Owl see you later!

Love

Stavana

Curvy Con Recap

September 11, 2017 · Leave a Comment

Hey everyone this past weekend I attended Curvy Con in NY and wanted to give you a little recap of why I loved the two-day event. Life has been a little hectic on my end so this break was exactly what I needed.

This was my first Year attending Curvy Con on behalf of the wonderful people at Society+. Now I know some of you guys are reading like what the heck is a Curvy Con. Curvy Con is a two-day event created by Plus size Bloggers Chastity Garner of Garnerstyle and CeCe Olisa of Cece Olisa. The two-day event brings plus size brands, fashionistas, bloggers and more into one space to chat, shop and embrace being curvy.

On Friday morning I arrived for the first day of Curvy Con. We kick started the day with well-known trainer and Instagram fitness star Massy Arais. Massy lead us in a great early morning workout while dropping gems of knowledge. After the morning workout, we got to indulge in a fresh fruit juice bar and rest up for the activities the night had in store. Later in the afternoon, I threw on my outfit styled by Society+ and attended the fashion show sponsored by Dia & Co showing off the latest styles to be released . The styles on the runway were absolutely amazing, I can’t wait to buy a few items. What I loved most about the fashion show was the diversity in the models used to represent the brand.

The second day was when the fun really happened. It was a day full of panels and celebrity guest speaking on different topics. One of my favs was the “Girl Boss” panel. For me it’s so inspiring hearing how other women took an idea, and made it into something great. I truly believe everyone should go after goals they want to achive. I loved the fact I had a chance to meet and greet some of my fav designers and store exces all under one roof. After hearing the panels it was time to hit up the shopping mall to mix, mingle network and shop. Many brands had discounts exclusively for attendees and offered items only being sold at the event. I told myself no shopping but Ashley Stewart and Romans had some pretty great deals, I just couldn’t pass up a bargain.

Last but not least they ended the event by giving all those who purchased platinum or teal tickets a cute giant swag bag full of goodies. Hunny let me tell you the amount of goodies given was BOMB.com. My bag was full of stuff such as as jeans, t-shirts, gift cards,portable charge and coupons. Also through out the event there was plenty of raffles and tons of free items. I literally had no room to put all my stuff going back home lol. The night ended with the Curvy Con after party which was full of laughs, memories, and lots of dancing.

I had such a a great weekend attending this event . I literally can’t wait to attend next year’s Curvy Con. If you missed this year make sure to buy tickets for next years event because they SELL OUT FAST. Thanks to Society+ for dressing me and sending me to this awesome event. Hope you all enjoyed and Owl talk to ya soon.
Love

Stavana