FALL into Autumn

Neon Fashion Trends

 Neon Color Blocking

Juicy brights pack a bold punch!

Source: Neon Fashion

The trick to wearing neon is not wearing it all at once. It should be the pop of color to spruce up any outfit, in any season. Tyra Banks recently discussed how neon fashion can be incorporated into any season.

Not my person style but I would wear these pumps with a neutral outfit.

Don't be afraid of color.

SOURCE:: Polyvore, Google Images &; Photobucket

Fourth of July Fashion Inspiration from Style Me Prissy!!

If you have yet to plan your 4th of July outfit check out 'The Prissy Mommy' Style Me Prissy 4th of July Fashion for style inspiration. She is featured:: on "The Look" via The Pulse Network! She even wears wears a few thrifted pieces!! Go check it out!! Happy 4th.

Wordless Wednesday

Christmas colors and a Vintage Coat fresh from the cleaners ...Me::: Eco-Centric :)

I couldn't decide on a color, so....

.....I picked them all!! LOL!

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Pointer-Lavender Creme, Middle- Wild Card/Invitation, Ring-Caribbean Frost, Pinky-Blue Moon, Thumb-Flying Dragon (Neon) China Glaze

Hooking up the Crib for FALL!!!...for LESS.

I fell in love with this color arrangement at Target!!! Its warm chocolate with a splash of bold colors!

Paint colors...


comforter set


I love that green and chocolate together...

(Walmart)

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I have been purging and getting rid of clutter for the past few months. I was on my way to being a hoarder....not like that woman from Oprah a few weeks back, more like an organized clutter. My garage was a mess!! WOW! So after having Salvation Army make 4 trips to my home to pick up all this junk I'm inspired to jazz up my crib (home)... Hubby and I juggled with the idea of buying a new home but we don't want to settle down for 10+ years in this state, we wanna relocate EAST... Stay tuned for that convo...

Anywhoooo...since we are gonna live in this house for another year or so we decided to redo everything while we are here. We are not balling so we are gonna do this on a budget. When we first got married I shopped in places like Pier 1, spending waaaay too much money. After perusing Target and Walmart I started "window shopping" for ideas. I'd snap a pic of color combos and text hubby and he would say YES or NO...so we agreed with the chocolate brown paired with bold colors like; green, turquoise, orange....its a perfect mix of the both of us! Right now grad school has consumed my world but I imagine we will have this job completed by Thanksgiving. It feels good to chunk all of that junk that was taking up space. All that clutter was messing with my mind, now I have clarity and can think! LOL! It's so true what they say about clutter effecting your peace of mind. As I was chunking stuff in the Donate, Sell, and Trash piles I felt liberated! I should have taken BEFORE pics! OMG!
Stay tuned yall!

Get the look for less...

I saw a dress last spring that I fell in love with. It was Gucci, the price and size were way out of my league so I forgot about it and moved on. Well, after browsing the web I stumbled onto a website called http://www.onestopplus.com/ . This is where the dress featured above came from. It is almost identical to the Gucci dress I seen in Vogue last year! This website has sizes from 12W to 44W!!! WOW! They have everything from shoes to purses and clothes to fit the curvy girls. The prices aren't "thrifty" but everyone deserves a semi-splurge every once and a while, right?!!

(Paisley Pleated Sheath Dress $79.90)

Item #: 0305-19397-1123

Great colors and a distinct feminine flair make this pleated sheath dress a perfect way to celebrate special occasions.
Elbow length sleeves. Elasticized scoop neckline. Pleating throughout. Knit. Stretch. Imported.
Polyester/Spandex. Machine wash.
Approx 37" long.
Women's Plus Sizes 14/16-26/28.
Fit: Refer to Avenue Size Chart.

Fierce-ness from Korto Momolu..I love her jewelry line!!

Her accessories are INCREDIBLE!!

Its no secret, I love Korto Momolu. In a recent post I professed my extreme fondness for Season 5 Project Runways designer, Korto Momolu. Her clothes were always amazing ..now she has jewelry and handbags!! In her usual flair she uses bold patterns and colors!! I can only imagine what her shoe line would look like??!!! Wishful thinking... Well hey, you never know!!

http://www.kortomomolu.com/gallery.html

You can also find her jewelry in DILLARDS....

Korto Momolu:: Season 5 Fan Favorite Designer from Project Runway

Korto Momolu, my favorite contestant ever to grace Bravo's, Project Runway. In my opinion she was robbed and came in 2nd place. I wasn't a judge but I'm sure many of you would agree she should have won. Born in Liberia, West Africa this curvy diva designs clothes rich in color and style. Inspired by the threads of her native land, she designs masterpieces that make anyone look like a goddess! She is finally getting the exposure she deserves as she has one creation after another burning up the runways!! Flowing fabrics and radiant colors, she isn't afraid to dip her models in perfectly crafted colorful threads. I love her!! You can purchase pieces from her jewelry line in Dillards.

http://www.dillards.com/endeca/EndecaStartServlet?Ntt=korto+momolu&Ntk=all&N=1000435&Nty=1

Liberia, West Africa
Genre:
Fashion Designer/Stylist
Official Site:
http://www.kortomomolu.com/
Summary:
Fashion designer and stylist Korto Momolu is a proud mother, wife and now also known as the fan favorite and 2nd runner-up of Bravo tv’s hit reality show Project runway season 5.

Do you recognize all the ladies from ANTM???


Toccara is Rip'n the Runway! Another Curvy beauty making her mark!!

Most recently, Korto Momolu created a collection of designs in honor of President Barack Obama’s Inauguration and entitled it “The Korto Momolu Yes We Can Inaugural Collection,” which was unveiled at the International Inaugural Ball in Washington, DC.

Buy. Shop. Or Sew.

By
Kadidja Hinds

Name three things every woman should have in her closet.

Get a great bag, a great pair of shoes and a great accessory piece, like jewelry or a denim jacket. Just something you can wear with everything.

Ladies love to shop. Do you have simple tips to stay on budget?

Buy clothes that you can wear all season. I’m doing my collections now where you can wear them all year round. In this economy you can’t really afford to put your summer clothes away and get winter.

Buy layers so you can layer up in the winter time and take them off in the summer. By adding and taking off, mixing and matching, you’ll create different looks with the same pieces. Look for neutral colors or just hot colors that don’t follow any special trend, so that way you can wear your purchases longer. You’ll get your money’s worth.

What’s the best advice you can give to aspiring designers?

Find what you love. I make what I love. All my pieces I would wear. Make what you feel there is a need for. If just you follow what this person has and that person has, then you’re going to be just like them - the same thing with a different label. In Rip the Runway my stuff will standout because it’s not going to be like anybody else. My stuff is different. I just go out there and give me and I hope people can appreciate that.

SOURCE:: BET.COM

Easter/Spring Nail Art

House of Dereon Spring 2010...Finally threads for curvy girls!

These beautiful threads are from Beyonce's Spring 2010 House of Dereon line. I love how beautiful and breezy these pieces are...I love the background. I'd love to escape to wherever she took these photos. The view is breathtakingly gorgeous!!

I probably couldn't afford it but where can one purchase these?

Not a part of the Spring line, I just think this pic is hot!

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HOUSE OF DEREON:: CURVELICIOUS

Womens Plus Size Line

She finally has a line for real curvy/plus size women! YAY! After looking at the selections for "us" I wasn't impressed. Everything looks cheap and skankish, not classy and fabulous like some of the upscale stuff she has for the smaller chics...I probably wouldn't wear this dress. Beyonce I'm still a fan, but I think they can do better for the big girls. I'm just sayin'...

See for yourself curvy girls:::::

http://shop.dereon.com/nshop/product.php?view=listing&dept=CurvierWoman&groupName=PlusDresses&both=yes