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Jumping for plus size jumpsuits for fall. In this blog post, I’m sharing some plus size jumpsuits for fall that everyone is talking about.
“But it’s all right. I’m Jumpin’ Jack Flash.”_The Rolling Stones
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Have you ever thought about online dating? I’m going to dip my toe into the dating pool again. I’ve been so focused on my blog and working 9-5pm dating has been the last thing on my mind. I created this blog post on Tips For Plus Size Online Dating as a refresher for myself and a push for another looking to join me. Maybe I could start us new daters a Facebook group?
Below are 10 tips for plus size dating. By the time you read this, I’ll have my profile up. Wish me luck!
All photos taken by DeeXDee. Styling by TFGOF,
I received the featured look compliments of the ASOS, however; All opinions are my own.
Hope this post offers some encouragement for those looking for love online. I’ll report back in a month with my results. Maybe a post of preparing for an online date. Have you ever online dated? Leave me some of your tips in the comments…..
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YSL Monogram Mattelasse Leather Clutch
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In this blog post, I’ll be sharing what I experienced at the State Farm & Essence #WOMENLETSWIN Event Chicago. The multi-city series featured Eva Marcille of Real House Wives of Atlanta fame at the Chicago stop.
Are you looking for the information on the State Farm & Essence #WOMENLETSWIN Event Chicago? Who was there? How did the vision board party go? What did Eva Marcille share about her thoughts on financial wealth? You’ve come to the right place just keep reading.
This event series features candid conversations with Eva Marcille, Angela Yee and Tina Knowles Lawson on their personal and professional journeys and how they brought their vision to life.
The event I attended featured Eva Marcille, Chicagoland State Farm owner Tenyiah Simmons Patterson and was moderated by Essence’s Senior digital Life Style editor, Charli Penn.
Also shared was how they navigated life in order to secure financial success. Each also spoke about how important it was to save and have good credit. I liked that they believed that respect for money is something that’s learned and necessary to be a successful entrepreneur.
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I found the event to be very informative and fun. A vision board party is a great way to map and manifest your aspirations.
Traditional people do vision board parties at the beginning of the year; however, at this time for me it was much needed. Doing the vision board helped me refocus on my goals. Being a visual person the images helped in realigning my thoughts on what I’m working so hard for.
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I was left with so many much needed nuggets. It was honestly hard to narrow it down to just three.
One of the gems was to make sure to take time for yourself. Tenyiah shared that for the last five years she takes off Fridays and gets a massage. She’s an owner of two State Farm locations so it’s easy for her to pick and choose her schedule. She did say even as a for hire working pick a day of the week and make that day all about you.
The second gift Tenyiah offered was to women working 9 to 5. She had encouraging words and said be sure to make your wins known. She said celebrate your wins as you climb the corporate ladder to success. If you don’t let people know what you’ve done then how are they going to know what you can do.
The last piece of advice I’d like to share came from Eva Marcille. She talked about how everyone proudly says, “I’m booked and busy.” She then went on to say real financial freedom happens when the money is made passively. She shared, the businesses she’s launching for streams of income are ones that don’t require her to be super hands on. I took that as automated money is the way to go and I’m all for that!
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Essence is having event similar to this one on October 17th called Path To Power. This event includes Essence editor Charreah Jackson, Taria Buchanan a Northwestern Mutual advisor along with curlBox founder Myleik Teele. You can RSVP here.
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Sweater: Color Block Detail Shoulder Sweater
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WATCH MY INSTASTORIES TO FOLLOW ALONG WITH MY STATE FARM & ESSENCE #WOMENLETSWIN EVENT HERE
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“A girl who puts her hair down when the right time comes”_PSY (Gangnam Style)
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Gingham, houndstooth and glen plaid are timeless patterns. As a plus-size girl, I love playing with patterns. Gingham, houndstooth and glen plaid are no exception. I have put together 40 looks of these fabulous patterns. The looks include tops, pants, skirt, shorts, swimwear, and accessories. And of course, all are Instagram ready!
I never shy away from prints of any kind and neither should you. These prints are very plus friendly. The black and white color is how you’ll find most of the prints sold. More and more brands are offering this prints styled in different color options which I love! The prints alone is beautiful so don’t worry if you’re color shy. I’ve seen the gingham, houndstooth and glen plaid in different sizes. So if you prefer large or small prints you’ll find that also. Below you’ll find 40 options. If you see anything you like simply click on the picture for a direct link to the item.
I hope you were able to find some looks you love. Remember this boss pattern can be worn in many ways. Wear it pattern on pattern like I’m doing or as an added piece as way to spice any look.
You can easily switch out heels for sneakers & athletic shoes
for a more casual look.
You can dress down an edgy crop top by swapping in a blouse or a tee.
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“If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine, it’s lethal”_Unknown
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If you follow me on Instagram you know I love a glammed up face that glows. A well-lit face puts me in my happy place. So I’m over the moon to present to you my thoughts on the brand BECCA cosmetics. This post will focus on 5 gifted items BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter in the color Prosecco Pop, BECCA Under Eye Brightening Corrector in Medium to Deep, BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous Blush in Blushed Copper, BECCA Sunlit Bronzer in the shade Maui Nights, and BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter in the color Topaz. I also used items I purchased like the BECCA’s First Light Priming Filter and Luminous Blush in the color Dahlia.
Currently, I’m not possession any BECCA complexion (foundation) products. The brand currently carries 3 foundation products. BECCA offers the Ultimate Coverage Foundation which comes in 19 shades. In the Ultimate Coverage Foundation, I believe I would use the shade Maple (previously Tobacco) which is dark golden for neutral to warm undertones. Becca says it’s a full-coverage yet breathable liquid foundation enriched with high concentrations of pigment and water—achieving coverage without the cake. The second foundation is Ever-Matte Shine Proof Foundation which also comes in 20 shades. In Ever-Matte Shine Proof Foundation my shade should be Tobacco a dark golden for neutral to warm undertones. This is a creamy, medium coverage foundation controls shine throughout the day and leaves an exceptionally smooth, matte finish. The last BECCA foundation currently available is the Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation. The Aqua Luminous Perfecting Foundation comes in 9 shades. It’s a flexible, liquid foundation made from pigments that blur and perfect to reflect your perfect skin tone for light, buildable coverage and a radiant finish in which I should need the deep with neutral/golden undertones offered in Dark Golden. As for what I used for complexion it was a drugstore brand and the under eye concealer is prestige brand. Let me know if you’d like to see a post featuring one or all of these foundation options.
5 makeup items from the BECCA line used in the look
♦ BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid Highlighter – Prosecco Pop – warm gold
A dewy, liquid luminizer for a natural-looking, effortless glow.
♦ BECCA Under Eye Brightening Corrector – Medium to Deep – for medium to dark skin tones
A full-coverage corrector that brightens the appearance of under-eye darkness and lifts with light—it’s like eight hours of sleep in a jar.
♦ BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous Blush – Blushed Copper – copper
One of a curated, colorful collection of six lustrous blushes to let cheeks glow with light.
♦ BECCA Sunlit Bronzer – Maui Nights – sienna-kissed bronze
A bronzer that’s inspired by sun-drenched destinations for a sunkissed glow.
♦ BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter – Topaz – golden bronze pearl
A creamy, highlighter powder to light up your best features with a high-shine finish.
I received the BECCA products featured compliments of the BECCA cosmetics, however; All opinions are my own.
Thought: I love the lux Becca packaging. It’s super cute and eye-catching when you pull the collection from your makeup bag all eyes will be on you. As I said before I didn’t use any complexion products. However, I love the products I have been using. I received this package in February and I honestly been using it every time I glammed up. The pigment in the blushes and highlighters a great on darker skin tones. Yes! Becca shows up and shows out. The quality is top notch. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the Under Eye Brightening Corrector. I’m unsure if the formula wasn’t a good mix with the foundation I use or I was applying too much. I believe it’s best when used alone for a fresh face look. See how BECCA suggest it’s used here. I did, however, fell instantly in love with the Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid. It gave me the under glow I love. I wore it under my foundation as well as on top. Either way was a hit! And a little goes a long way. The Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid really made my skin look sun-kissed. I must say I’ve very pleased with not only Becca products but the diversity they display on their social media platforms. They display a range of hues for they’re followers to which I believe helps in breaking down the old standard of beauty.
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WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE BECCA MAKEUP PRODUCTS?
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“Nobody normal ever accomplished anything meaningful in this world.”_Strange Things
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When I started blogging it was a leap of faith. I’m so thankful for all the blessing that thefatgirloffashion has brought me. In life, things don’t always come easy. However, with hard work, one can make it look that way. When people see your “sudden” success they want to believe it happened overnight. When more than not your success is after years of blood, sweat, and tears. A stranger thing is when people chalk God’s plan to luck.
Strange thing is your really have to perpare for success.
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“I wanted everything to be in the under-$20 world. You should be able to get something quick and easy that you can do a whole look without spending a hundred bucks.” _Siriano
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E.L.F. Cosmetics partnered with Christian Siriano to launch a vibrant makeup collection inspired by the prints, fabrics, and colors shown on the runway at Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2018 fashion show in September. This is Christian Siriano is branching into the beauty business.
“I call it my psychedelic greenhouse. It’s really about this kind of dream, fantasy world,” Siriano said at the launch of the capsule in N.Y.C. “The thought is going back to the idea that we all grow in the same garden and come from the same world and same place.” “We wanted the packaging to be very bright and bold and playful,” Siriano said. “It was nice to do something totally different and give the customer something new.”
Siriano is known in the fashion world for dressing women of all body shapes on the runway and the red carpet. He continued that inclusivity by partnering with E.L.F. The E.L.F. Cosmetics X Christian Siriano collaboration is very affordable with the most expensive item totaling a whopping $12!
“I want to partner with beauty brands that are celebrating beauty. I want to see diverse girls, you know, every size and every age,” he said. “I think that’s what the consumer is and I think it’s really important the beauty industry get on board, which is what E.L.F. has been doing from the beginning.”_Christian Siriano
Christian Siriano Cosmetic Bag – Bright and beautiful, this bag inspired by Christian Siriano’s Spring 2018 collection is triangular in shape to hold all your beauty essentials. It can fit your makeup essentials, and can also double as a clutch.
CHRISTIAN SIRIANO LIQUID MATTE LIPSTICK – Enriched with Vitamin E to help nourish and condition the lips. The slim, diamond-shaped applicator gives you flawless application in just one stroke.
CHRISTIAN SIRIANO EYESHADOW PALETTE – Like a bouquet of flowers, this palette is a mix of bold and subtle colors with different textures. Have fun experimenting and creating your own style!
CHRISTIAN SIRIANO TINTED LIP OIL – Infused with Jojoba, Apricot, and Vitamin E to nourish and hydrate your lips with each application.
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This is not a sponsored post and all thoughts are my own.
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“We believe every girl deserves to grow up feeling beautiful, that’s why we’re educating 40 million young people on self-esteem and body confidence by 2020.” _Dove
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I’ve been a Dove girl for a long time. I first started with their deodorant. I then tried and loved Dove’s body wash. Now Dove is all up in my head or should I say hair. I recently tried Dove’s new Style + Care Extra Hold Hairspray while wand curing my wig. I had tried curling it before but the curls looked a little limp. I was missing the holding spray.
I know I wanted a spray that wasn’t sticky or left the hair hard and crunchy. I wanted to use a spray that good at holding a curl while not leaving my wig looking dull. I found that in the Dove Compressed Micro Mist Hairspray.
Dove said they have reinvented its styling collection to protect hair for a long-lasting, beautiful style. I agree because the curls lasted even though day two of wearing without having to touch them up. My hair was touchable soft and didn’t get frizzy. Dove say’s unlike some hairsprays that leave you with helmet-hair, you won’t have all that stiffness with Dove Style+Care Extra Hold Hairspray. Just beautifully shiny hair with less frizz and touchable style. Dove Style+Care Extra Hold Hairspray strengthens hairstyles by providing extra hold without all the stiffness. Dove Extra Hold Hairspray will keep every strand in check – even in damp and humid weather. Fighting frizz, fly-aways, static and other hair nuisances, it will ensure that nothing gets in the way of beautiful looking hair. I picked my compressed micro mist spray from Target. The compressed micro mist spray is also available at ULTA, stores.
Ingredients
SD Alcohol 40-B (Alcohol Denat.), Hydrofluorocarbon 152a, VA/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer, Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Aminomethyl Propanol, Fragrance (Parfum), Dimethyl Stearamine, PEG/PPG-20/15 Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane.
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Thought: I really liked Dove’s compressed micro-mist. The fast-drying formula is everything! The super fast-drying non-sticky formula left my wig brushes out soft. Dove say’s the new compressed micro-mist technology provides 25% more sprays per can. I believe it. I was able to curl my whole head with a few sprays. All I had to do was shake the can and spray. I was careful to hold the can 8-10 inches away from hair. I was also happy there wasn’t an alcohol or a random fragrances smell. The Dove Compressed Micro-Mist Extra Hold Hairspray is fatgirloffashion APPROVED!
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“For the first time in my life, I see I need love” _ LL Cool J (I Need Love)
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I writing this for my family, friends and even the people that read my thoughts regularly here. Writing and running a personal blog is very difficult. Add to that the issue of race and you in a sense have doubled or tripled complication of getting your message out. Almost every time I talk with a fellow blogger of color, the conversation turns to business, money, and blogging while brown. As bloggers of color, we have the same issues as every other blogger like how should my blog look, what to place in sidebar, ads or no ads, affiliate programs and of course how to get noticed. Often times we’re left to figure it out on our own. If you’re not getting a true return on the investment being made into your blog one could be left feeling that like you’re paying to blog.
Bloggers often are the voice of their community. We alert you to things that are happening in your area. Bloggers tell you about new things on the market. Bloggers try before you buy. We. We proved you with valuable and trusted voice free of change. I started thefatgirloffashion.com five years ago to give a voice to Chicago plus size community. Some have mastered the gauntlet to turn this their content into compensation. For those among us who haven’t here are a few things that can be done to help us along our way.
Subscribe! Follow! Subscribe! Follow!
If you have an email subscribe to bloggers of colors newsletter. You can start with mine here. Subscribing is much appreciated. (Pull the newsletter out of spam) It doesn’t cost anything! Follow them everywhere you can, but the newsletter is definitely a biggie. If you’re on social media follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter also.
Share their content and credit them
I don’t know many bloggers that aren’t present on every social network. If you prefer Facebook and want share a post you just read tag the blogger’s Facebook like page. On the chance that post goes viral it helps to note who created the content. If you don’t know how to tag it’s ok! But please know a like, share or retweet is much appreciated. We want our community, and at the end of the day, to find what we’re sharing helpful and that’s an easy way for us to know you’re enjoying the content.
Leave a comment
We are a family like a giant tree reaching up to the sky (Random Dreamgirls quote). However, it does work here. We are a family. We are a community. Voice your questions. Voice your concerns. Voice your thoughts. I get a lot of DMs when I post something of social media. At times I’m DM’d the same question by multiple people. For aesthetic purposes some post’s captions are informational. Those lead to questions. As a micro-blogger, I have the luxury of responding to every comment made on all my platforms. If your question isn’t personal like the question in the comments. Leaving the question in the comments does two things. It may be a question already answered and reading the comments you might see your answer. Second, it shows brands that bloggers of color have engaged communities. It says “We’re here! We’re a part of this!” You don’t have to do it on every blog post or Instagram picture buttttttttt we would be mad if you do!
Shop your favorite brands through bloggers of color
All the bloggers of color you love are part of an affiliate program or two. What’s an affiliate program? It’s a program set up by brands to pay an influencer for products that their community buys. No blogger is quitting their day job over an affiliate payout. Honestly, it’s often pennies. With that being said every penny counts! I’m an “I’ll try before you buy blogger”. As a petite plus size blogger, I purchase new collection so that my community can see how it looks on some that looks more like them and not the hourglass models most brands use. For example, the post I did for Target’s Universal Thread. This is a new label by Target and I had a post out on the day of the release. The clothing wasn’t gifted nor was the post sponsored. Shopping through our links helps us in purchasing the products you want to be reviewed.
Let us know when we got it wrong
I’m dyslexic. I openly share this because I have nothing to be ashamed of. I know I get things wrong. I push through! I also know a lot of people feel some kind of way when it comes to letting people know they’ve made a mistake. I believe if you’re coming from a place of helpfulness people won’t take offense. I use correction apps but I still make mistakes just let a sister know. Now that something for the DMs, lol. This also includes if a link doesn’t work or a page it’s loading. Tell us so we can fix it!
Show up and bring a friend
When your favorite blogger is hosting an event purchase a ticket and show up. Take pictures and post them on social media. Use their hashtag. The hashtag I recently started is #afatgirlwithstyle. Don’t go to the event alone. If you can bring a friend with you. The more the merrier! Community participation is how bloggers of color get sponsors to support the swag bags we all love.
Pass along our business cards
If you receive a business called for a blogger of color. Please use that card to follow their blog and find them on social media. Then please pass that same card to someone you know that would like their content. Don’t leave it at the bottom of your purse or take it our your wallet and place it in a drawer. Keep their message moving by handing off their business card.
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In being this post to an end I want to thank each and everyone who has supported me along the way of my blog journey. Who would have known a random thought in my head would turn into me being a part of a wonderful community. As bloggers of color, we have a unique voice. We often represent the underrepresented. Support us so we can continue to support you!
Twist-Front Shirt // Tapered Leg Patent Paperbag Trouser // Similar Sunglasses // Caraglio Purse // Similar Patent Leather Heel // Lip in color Ruby Woo Retro Matte
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Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Reviewed | Black Beauty Blogger. I’m giving my thoughts on the scents. How to use the Dove Exfoliating Body Polish. And Should you try it?
“Happiness and love start from within, so today, take some time to appreciate yourself.” _Dove
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