Happy Women’s History Month! Having spent five years volunteering with a NYC-based women’s empowerment non profit, I can truly say that there is nothing more powerful than when women come together to advocate for the rights and advancement of other women. It is a notion that deserves to be celebrated and explored through various platforms of discussion. For this reason I’m hoping to cover topics relevant to female empowerment on the blog such as budgeting, the significance of creating a personal brand, as well as making time for self-love all through what is left of this month. Of course fashion will still be featured, including my final winter look for this season and some early spring looks that I’m excited to finally share, as it is a significant way we can empower each other, however, such self-expression is only one part of our experience as women. 
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Category: Affordable Plus Size
Giving Spring the Cold Shoulder
This past weekend we had April-like temps here in NYC. It was a very nice tease of spring even for someone like me who loves winter with a passion as I got to spend time walking through Soho and Midtown with my friend, catching up and taking in some sun. It also gave me a chance to break out a transition look with some of my most recent on-trend finds.
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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Fashion Favorites
I’ll be honest, I haven’t been doing a great job in keeping track of much of anything since the beginning of this year as I have yet to find an appointment book/planner for 2017. This is why the fact that we are already in February went completely unnoticed by me until my brother mentioned it in passing this past week. So as you can expect I am just getting around to checking out some Valentine’s day fashion for this year and while I have yet to decide what I will be wearing I thought I should share some of the pieces that I am really loving at the moment. Whether you are still looking for something to wear, or just looking to add a V-day twist to an outfit you already have, this list has got it covered at an affordable price range. Happy shopping!
Handbags & Accessories
Making Straight Sizes Werk
Shopping in general can be a very frustrating and draining experience, even more so when you attempt to do so in the straight sizes, however it doesn’t have to be. I think the key to shopping the straight size section is really not getting too focused on size. What I mean is, if you find something you like, try it on. If it fits, go for it and make it werk! But if it doesn’t fit, it really isn’t the end of the world, after all that is where the fun begins. When I find something I really like in the straight sizes that doesn’t fit I start to look into how I can recreate it. Sometimes that means getting creative with separates to recreate a dress or focusing my shopping efforts to find something very similar in retailers that carry my size. And I should note that I do the same thing for plus size pieces that I can’t afford. In fact, I have found that this shopping tactic helps keep my spending in check as I only spend what funds I have on something specific rather than being solely driven by impulse, which is not to say that doesn’t happen; as was the case with this statement top. Continue reading
Sweet Pink and Gray Floral Plaid
It’s only the third week of this new year and so much has happened in this short amount of time. For one thing, this blog has officially turned two but I’ve also started a new job. As of last week I am a part of the Dia&Co. team!. If you are not aware, Dia&Co. is an online personal styling service for plus size women sizes 14-32. You create an online profile outlining our preferences in style and fit. A stylist then styles of box for you with a selection of five pieces that is then mailed to your home where you get to try them on, keep what you like and return what you don’t want. I love the fact that I get to work for a body positive mission-focused employer that seeks to empower women through fashion. After having spent the beginning of last year of being unemployed and subsequently juggling four part time jobs by the end, I’m super excited for to see what this year holds for me professionally.
When it comes to dressing for the office, be it for work or for a work interview, I usually stay traditional, wearing black. Part of the reason behind this decision is that it is a New Yorker thing, but more importantly its safe. However, as the office dress code is business casual and even encourages trying new things, when my first day at work came I decided to go on a different route– with this bright pastel floral plaid pattern skirt as it is such a unique combination that creates visual interest. (I should point out that this skirt is currently on sale for less than $6!)
Big City, Curvy Girl, Thin Wallet 
