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MY TALBOTS IS PETITE PLUS

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TALBOTS, PETITE PLUS, plus petite clothing“Rrrr Reet Petite the finest girl you ever want to meet” _Jackie Wilson(Reet Petite)

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Work Smart. Reach High. Have Fun is their motto.  That love for life and living well aligns with thefatgirloffashion.  And because of this, I’m excited to be apart of the campaign to present Talbots’ new plus size collection.  For Talbots’ it’s all about the tailoring.  They have created styles to specifically compliment all the nuances and silhouettes of the plus-size shape.  Within their new plus size collection, they have carved out a line just for petites.

 

Petite refers to stature not weight.

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The word “petite” in French means “small”.  In fashion and clothing, a petite size is a standard clothing size designed to fit women of shorter height, typically 160 cm (5 ft 3 in).  Most people still think petite means skinny when in fact petite has nothing to do with weight.  Petite women come in all shapes and sizes, whether they’re a size 4 or 24.  Most petite clothing is designed with shorter sleeves. Rise: Many petite pants and jeans will have a slightly shorter rise than regular sizes.  Waist: To accommodate a frame that is often more compact, petite dress waistlines are often a little higher than those of regular sized dresses.

The biggest trap that women who fall into the plus status are the limited availability of those pieces that are petite.  While regular sized plus clothing are often too long forcing us petites to get our clothes hemmed.  This makes our clothes overall more expensive.  Talbots thought not only plus size women with their new collection but the petites too.

 

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Front Pleat Tunic With Curvy Petite Slim Ankle Jean

 

This is Talbots’ front pleat tunic a variation of three-quarter sleeves. Their modern take on a classic silhouette.  Its pleated V-neck front popover silhouette lends a tailored touch and the long tunic length accentuates leaner, cleaner lines. In my personalized box, this magenta tunic was paired with these fabulous black slim-ankle denim jeans.  Talbots say’s they are their most universally flattering fit is narrow from knee to hem. Designed with stretch, the classic slim ankle jean naturally moves with you, offering additional comfort to an already-easy style.  Talbots feels it’s the flattering fit we love.  For the curvy fit, these mid-rise jeans with a fly front with button closure flatters any figure from waist to thigh.

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Plus Size Petite sizing Chart 

Talbots - Plus Size Petite sizing chart

Please note: Talbots’ standard plus sizes are carried up to 4x/26W.

 

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My thoughts on the Talbots’ petite plus: This year is bringing the plus community many more options than ever before.  I recently tried two pieces from the Talbot plus collection.  Of course, we all know all bodies aren’t the same.  All plus bodies are not the same.  Talbot’s petite line is a welcome addition to my wardrobe.  The denim jeans I tried are excellently made. The coloring in them (curvy petite slim ankle jean in black) are very lux.  The black in the jean is here to stay.  The jeans feel great against the skin.  They are soft yet firm by no means will they’ll fade or fall apart after a few washes.  I also appreciate the firm waistband.  A weak waistband is the worst!  What good are jeans you have to keep pulling up?  These jeans can be worn with or without a belt and you won’t have a problem.  These jeans are made well and packaged for petite plus sized bodies like mine.           

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I received the clothing items featured in this blog posts compliments of the Talbots, however; All opinions are my own.

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Top: Talbots Front Pleat Tunic
JEANS: Talbots Denim Slim Ankle Jean BOOTIES: Mine are sold, but shop similar styles:
Saint Laurent Chelsea Booties || Guess Widow Booties  || Avec Les Filles Block Booties
SIMILAR BAGS (sorry, mine is sold out):
Wenang Crossbody Bag  || Cairn Butterfly Crossbody Bag || Glenda Satchel
SIMILAR FEDORA (again mine is old / sold out):
Bettini Fedora  || F21 Wool Fedora || Brixton Wesley Fedora
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GLOW UP WITH BECCA COSMETICS

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GLOW UP WITH BECCA COSMETICS, BECCA COSMETICS, HELLO KITTY “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.

 

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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.

 

 

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GLOW UP WITH BECCA COSMETICS, BECCA COSMETICS, BECCA BLUSHES, HELLO KITTYI received the BECCA products featured compliments of the BECCA cosmetics, however; All opinions are my own.

 

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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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8 STEPS TO A GREAT SPRING BRUNCH FASHION LOOK

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plus size spring brunch look “‘Don’t let your food get cold worrying about what’s on someone else’s plate.”_Unknown

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While getting ready for my first brunch date of this spring with a few of my blogger boos in fashion I got to thinking.  What’s the foundation for a great spring brunch look?  What does it take to look fashionable yet comfortable?  How many steps does it take to look Instagram ready?

 

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I believe anyone can look amazing at brunch in 8 or less steps.  A few springtime wardrobe staples are a feminine dress, straw bag and Keds like tennis shoes.  Those items are a most.  These can be interchanged to fit your liking.  Add a few accessories and wala MAGIC!!!!

 

plus size dresses for spring fashion look DRESSES 

A brunch look doesn’t require you to wear a dress.  A pair of jeans and tee could easily be swapped in for a dress if you like.  It’s just fashion!  Wear what you want.

  1. Floral Wrap Dress – A crepe woven wrap dress featuring an allover floral print, surplice neckline, a self-tie front closure, darting at the bust, short sleeves with ruffle trim, and a ruffle hem (available up to size 3x).
  2. Ruffle Fit And Flare Dress – Deemed irresistible by basically every woman, this dress in a vivid print features ruffle detailing and. Flutter sleeves, front cutouts, and swingy silhouette heighten the feminine vibe (available up to size 28).
  3. Floral Drape Midi Dress – Beautiful floral print midi dress comes with round neck and tie-keyhole back (available up to size 24).
  4. Frill Bardot Maxi – This gorgeous yellow woven fabric dress has a bardot neck.  Comes in floral print and frill detail.  It also has a shirred waist and high low frill hem (available up to size 24).
  5. Ruffle Sleeve Midi Dress – This V neck midi dress comes with inner button.  This sleeveless dress has no pockets (available up to size 4x).

 

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Woven clutch purses have been in style since forever which means they are a great investment piece.  They can be playful yet very stylish.  If you’re not a fan of the woven look exchange it for a solid brown bag.

  1. Circle Straw Crossbody – A straw handbag in a circle shape featuring top loop-button closure, interior compartment with canvas support design, and a faux leather crossbody strap.
  2. Bamboo Square Boxy Clutch – Square clutch bag designed with a have and to hold grab handle and open top.
  3. Woven slim purse – Woven fabric outer with lurex stitch centre panel and patent trims.  Also comes with gold-tone hardware and internal card slots.  There is a back zip top coin compartment along with popper button fastening.
  4. LA Regale Sarah Clutch – Woven satin clutch with push lock closure.  Also has a concealable chain link strap keep this handbag versatile yet timeless.
  5. Straw Flap Pocket Clutch – This bag is hand woven with rattan and leather trim and strap.   It’s made of sustainable, sourced natural materials such as grasses, palm leaf, rattan, and bamboo. All items are handwoven with any slight variations reflecting individuality. The purchase of these products directly supports remote Indonesian communities.

 

shoes for spring fashion look up to size 12 11SHOES

The option for shoes can be endless.  You can pair this look with tennis shoes or heels.  Brunch can be laid back or super dressy.  It’s really all up to you.

  1. Woven Backless Slip On Mules – Tan slides that feature a woven upper that’s full of casual weekend style. These loafer-inspired slides can be paired with skinny jeans, a breezy dress or any casual outfit (available up to size 12 and comes in 3 colors).
  2. Wide Fit Leather Summer Shoes – These peep toe flat sole shoes are wide width.  The slip-on style (available up to size 12).
  3. High Heel Sandal – A bold, block heel and skinny straps make a play on proportion in this statement suede sandal. (available up to size 11).
  4. Bootie – These bootie exudes trendy chic style. Laser cut detailing and a split topline will upgrade any outfit. (available up to size 12).
  5. Slip-On Sneaker – Super cute round toe.  Comes with dual side goring and a perforated upper (available up to size 13 and comes in 3 colors).

 

spring fashion look jacket sunglasses hat watch earrings ACCESSORIES

Accessories are the topper to any look.  They can be worn all together or just pick the one you like best.

  1. Ruffle Denim Jacket – A light-wash denim jacket with a ruffle detail along the sleeves and yoke seam. Two snap-button flap pockets. Two welted pockets. Button front. Single-button cuffs (available up to sizes 28 petite & 28 regular).

  2. Sunglasses – Dark tortoise polarized frames. No prescription required (available in two other colors).
  3. Straw Hat – This hat is made of braided paper straw with a grosgrain band. The width of the brim is 3 1/2 in.
  4. Watch – Women’s Wind-Up Two-Tone Crystal Bracelet Watch.
  5. Earrings – This classic hoop softens up with a rubber cover for textural interest.

 

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SPRING INTO PLUS SIZE STYLE WITH SPRING TRENDS

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Plus size Spring look thefatgirloffashion.com“Florals? For spring? Ground breaking.” _Miranda Priestly (The Devil Wears Prada)

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Today is the first official day of spring.  I’m so excited!  I’ve been ready to step away from Chicago’s winter wear.  To me, spring is the like the screen door being opening to summer.  When a new season changes it allows for new colors,  new trends and yes new purchases, lol.

 

 

Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report New York Spring 2018Photo: FASHION COLOR TREND REPORT

 

Each season the team at the Pantone Color Institute creates the PANTONE Fashion Color Trend Report; a color overview highlighting the top colors fashion designers showing at NY Fashion Week will be featuring in their collections for the upcoming season. With color on the catwalk a key indicator of the color stories, we can expect to see showing up across all areas of design.  The Spring 2018 palette concedited of  12 top colors.  Those top colors are Meadowlark, Cherry Tomato, Little Boy Blue, Chili Oil, Pink Lavender, Blooming Dahlia, Arcadia, Ultra Violet, Emperador, Almost Mauve, Spring Crocus and Lime Punch.

Pantone says “The Spring 2018 palette encourages a sense of fun and playful release. With an air of complexity and distinctiveness, we find ourselves in a sanctuary of color that is ideal for some more unique and dramatic color mixing.”  This really speaks to my whimsical glam fashion style.  Of the 12 top colors, the muse for my spring opening look is arcadia.

 

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The color arcadia hints at retro yet at the same time modern, Arcadia is a cooler, cleaner take on green that with its tinge of blue undertone takes us into a new direction for the spring 2018 season.

 

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Clearly, I didn’t want to go with the standard its spring look with the pattern of flowers, lol.  As a result, I decided to start spring off by color blocking.  I saw this Unique 21 Hero suit and I got all the Marc Jacobs Fall ’18 ready to wear vibes.  To be creative with color I went with a bright purple makeup bag as a clutch. In addition, I completed by adding a pair of Sam Edelman pointed toe pumps.

With the change in seasons, now is a perfect time to try something new with your fashion.  For example, if you don’t have any bright colors in your wardrobe try adding a single solid item of color as a staple piece.  Swap out your traditional black sweater for a yellow jacket.  Many of us have our favorite work shoes.  Try replacing that brown flat with a dark purple flat (depending on the color many will think they’re black but you’ll know better, lol).  Or work color in with your accessories.  I love a good fedora.  This burgundy fedora is affordable and just what spring ordered.

 

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I did this post as part of a collaboration with 2 other plus size style bloggers.  We wanted to showcase how plus size women of different shapes and sizes can welcome spring into their wardrobe in multiple ways.  You can find more plus size spring styling with Shamika of froplusfashion.com  and Ashley of fabellis.com.  This group brings diversity with our style and fashion vision.  If you’re looking for style inspiration you’ll definitely find it here.

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STRANGE THINGS

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0f0610bf-07a6-4a3f-8779-28187c981c4a“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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E.I.F. X CHRISTIAN SIRIANO COLLECTION

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img_1844“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

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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!

 

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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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BREACH AND BLACK BEAUTY FESTIVAL AT VICTORY GARDENS THEATER

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65ad83c8-f4d9-4b92-ad55-0c4fbb6e1c74“I hide the takeout menus under the couch pillows.” _ Aunt Sylvia (Breach)

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This past weekend, Victory Gardens Theater and the Black Women’s Expo teamed up to be the shopping destination for Black-owned and operated beauty companies in Chicago. Victory Gardens did this while being the home of Antoinette Nwandu’s play Breach.  You got so much bang for your buck.  The ticket for Breach included entrance into the Black Beauty festival, a champagne cocktail, and a Victory Gardens Theater swag bag.

 

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Black Beauty Festival hosted by Victory Gardens Theater and the Black Women’s Expo had vendors like Shea Body Works, Luv That Scrub, Entwine Couture, OXO Cosmetics, Chocolate Kinks & Curls, Eden Body Works and many more.  It was wonderful to be able to do a little shopping before the play.

BWe Chicago 2018 will be held at McCormick Place April 6th-8th.

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After the shopping, I attended the stage play Breach at the same theater.  Breach written by Antoinette Nwandu is a manifesto on race in America through the eyes of a black girl recovering from self-hate.  I can say the play was more than I was expecting.  I went through a range of emotions during the two-hour play.  Breach tells the story of a woman named Margaret at a time in her life during self-caused chaos and reflection.   Margaret is trying to do what’s best for her and her future while dealing with her aunt’s treatment of her during her youth.  I left the play touched.  The play runs to March 11th.  I encourage you to see Breach for yourself.  To save on your ticket use the code BEAUTY.

 

 

 

 

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TAKE A LITTLE TIME TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT Victory Gardens Theater, Black Women’s Expo and BBUCHI.

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DOVE COMPRESSED MICRO MIST HAIRSPRAY REVIEWED | BLACK BEAUTY BLOGGER

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Dove Style + Care compressed micro mist | thefatgirloffashion.com“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.

 

 

Dove compressed micro mist hair spray | thefatgirloffashion

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.

Click here for Dove Style+Care Extra Hold Hairspray FAQs.

 

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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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This is not a sponsored post and all thoughts are my own.

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I NEED LOVE | 7 WAYS TO SUPPORT BLOGGERS OF COLOR

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Support bloggers of color ...“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.

 

Support bloggers of color .

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!

 

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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!

 

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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.

 

 

 

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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!

 

 

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Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Reviewed | Black Beauty Blogger

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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?

 

Dove Exfoliating Body Polish, Dove beauty bar, dove body wash“Happiness and love start from within, so today, take some time to appreciate yourself.” _Dove

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