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Shoe Fever: Neon

February 10, 2012 Posted on February 10, 2012 by Monique

Now, here are some shoes I wish I had the guts to wear. I was at the mall the other day and I fell head over heels for a pair of neon pink wedges from Aldo. They were gorgeous. Of course I know I can wear them, but I’m taking baby steps out of my comfort zone and this would require a huge jump for me. I’m silly like that. But, I think I can wear those with the touches of neon. Neon colors definitely remind me of the 80′s and are the boldest of the bold. I’ve always wondered … Continue reading →

Posted in Shoe Fever | Tagged Brian Atwood, Casadei, Diane Von Furstenberg, Guiseppe Zanotti, Jessica Simpson, Jil Sander, Michael Kors, Neon, Pierre Hardy, Pour La Victoire, Qupid, Shoe Fever, Shoes | 5 Comments

“You have such a Beautiful Face…”

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Monique

How many times have you heard this? Welcome to world of what we like to call backhanded compliments. You’re being told you’re beautiful, but (yes there’s a “but” in there, no pun intended), apparently your body isn’t. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And in our most confident moments, we know we are the most beautiful women in the world. Then you hear things like this. The first thing that pops into my head is…”OK, so no other part of me is beautiful?” Then I say, “whatever.” My hubby thinks I’m beautiful and that’s all I care about. … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Opinion | Tagged Adele, Chanel, Designer, Fat, Karl Lagerfeld, News, Opinion | Leave a comment

OOTD: Floral and Feminine

February 9, 2012 Posted on February 9, 2012 by Monique

Look mom, I’m wearing a floral print! LOL! I don’t think I’ve worn anything like this in years. Seriously, in a very long time. Watch out people! The minute I saw the Ditsy Chiffon Dress on Torrid.com, I had to try it. This is a fun and feminine dress without showing too much. The sleeves are sheer and the length is perfect for me. It did show a little too much cleavage for my liking, so I added a black camisole underneath. It comes with a skinny patent leather black belt. I paired the dress with Torrid’s Black Opaque Tights. … Continue reading →

Posted in OOTD | Tagged Dresses, Floral, hosiery, OOTD, Outfit, outfit posts, Review, Torrid | 9 Comments

Put a Heart on It

February 8, 2012 Posted on February 8, 2012 by Monique

I’m in the mood for loooooove. Sorry, I’m a Valentine’s Day kind of girl. And when I start thinking of this day, nothing but hearts come to mind. Accessorizing with any of these pieces above will make your day a lot more “lovely.” Sorry, I had to do it. LOL! 1. Patent Heart Cross Body Bag 2. Red Heart Ballerina Shoes 3. Felix Rey I Heart You Clutch 4. Heart Cut Out Frame Purse 5.Heart of Bold Heel 6. Cheap & Chic Flat 7. Lady Dragon VII 8. Heart of the Matter Flat 9. Resort Wristlet 10. Luisa Black and White Heart Heels 11. Find it in Your Heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Valentine's Day | Tagged Accessories, Amazon, Handbags, ModCloth, Nordstrom, Shoes, Shopping, TopShop, Torrid, Valentine's Day | 2 Comments

Blogaversary Giveaway #2! Fashion to Figure, Curvilicious & We Love Colors

February 7, 2012 Posted on February 7, 2012 by Monique

Hey Loves! Are you ready for my 2-year blogaversary giveaway #2? The second giveaway a package of items from some of my favorite places-Fashion to Figure, Curvilicious, and We Love Colors. Fashion to Figure, a great place to shop for the trendy plus size woman, is giving away a $30 gift card! Curvilicious, home to sexy and beautiful lingerie for a range of sizes, is giving away a beautiful lace chemise! We Love Colors, an amazing world of hosiery in almost any color, is giving away custom pair of I WLC tights, a pair of tights and nylon socks of your choice. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogiversary, Giveaway | Tagged Blogaversary, Curvilicious, Fashion to Figure, Gift Card, Giveaway, hosiery, Lingerie, We Love Colors | 21 Comments

My Valentine’s Day Lingerie Picks

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Monique

It’s a Valentine’s Day countdown! It’s time to get sexy. I know that won’t be hard for you ladies! And if any significant others are reading this post, maybe it will serve as some gift inspiration. Hint…hint. There’s no better way to show off those voluptuous curves than with sexy lingerie. I’m dying over those Lace Heart Back Panties from Hips & Curves (#8). So HOT! I want them stat! I think the hubby will love them. Actually, I’m loving all of these picks below. These are my top picks! Did I miss any? Leave a comment and tell me … Continue reading →

Posted in Lingerie, Valentine's Day | Tagged About Curves, Bare Necessities, Bras, Cacique, City Chic, Domino Dollhouse, Hips & Curves, Lingerie, panties, Simply Be, Sleepwear, Torrid, Valentine's Day | 8 Comments

OOTD: Super Print Super Bowl

February 6, 2012 Posted on February 6, 2012 by Monique

Oh yeah…yesterday was the Super Bowl. It matters if you’re team was playing. Mine wasn’t…blah. Don’t get me started. Next year my Denver Broncos will dominate…just you wait. Anyways…if I didn’t already lose you, this is what I decided to wear for this eventful Sunday. We spent the day at the in-laws eating way too much. I knew this was going to happen, so I wanted to be super comfy. That’s where this printed Rachel Pally top came in (no longer available). I bought this at my second warehouse sale and it’s so comfy. It can also be worn as … Continue reading →

Posted in OOTD | Tagged Boutique 9, Hautelook, Levi's Curve ID, Nine West, OOTD, Outfit, outfit post, Rachel Pally, Sandals, Shoes | 4 Comments

The Beauty of a Brush

February 5, 2012 Posted on February 5, 2012 by Monique

Every time I pick up this brush I feel inspired. The “Power” Paddle Brush by Sarah Potempa reminds us why we (and our hair) are beautiful. The words “Empowerment, Ambition, Strength, Beauty, and Love” are proudly displayed on the back of the brush. It’s a great reminder at the start of each day.

Posted in Beauty | Tagged Beauty, Hair Brush, Power Paddle Brush, Sarah Potempa, video | 1 Comment

L.A. Love: Rachel Pally Warehouse Sale 55-85% OFF!

February 4, 2012 Posted on February 4, 2012 by Monique

Listen up Los Angeles fashionistas! If you’re in love with Rachel Pally (which I know you are) you need to hit up her famous warehouse sale! Today was my third time attending one of her sales and it was awesome as always. Rachel was even on hand. She’ s super amazing by-the-way. Believe me, you won’t find these prices anywhere else. It’s 55-85% OFF the retail prices and there are $25-$75 discount racks. And YES they have White Label (plus size collection). Seriously? Why aren’t you planning to head down already? Get down there! The sale runs through the weekend. … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Shopping Events | Tagged Events, Los Angeles, Rachel Pally, Rachel Pally Warehouse Sale, Sale, Sales, Shopping | 1 Comment

Please Note: I do not look like Ashley Graham in my Spanx.

The Night of 2 Pairs of Spanx

February 2, 2012 Posted on February 2, 2012 by Monique

I can’t believe I’m actually going to write about this, but I felt the need to share and maybe make you laugh for a moment. Especially after reading an article about actor Octavia Spencer on The Ellen Show, where she admits that she wears triple Spanx during award’s season. Triple? Well, you remember that outfit post I did where I was wearing the Queen Grace dress? This is it, if you didn’t read it. Let’s just say it was experimenting time. One of the reasons I wasn’t able to wear that dress earlier was because of the tight fit (my fault). … Continue reading →