In this blog post, I’m sharing how 2023 Mom 2.0 Summit Day 1 went. What I did and wore. Keep reading on for details.
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2022 Mom 2.0 Summit Day 2 | #MOM2SUMMIT
In this blog post, I’m sharing how the 2022 Mom 2.0 Summit Day 2 went. What I did and wore. Keep reading for detail on day 2 of my first-ever Mom 2.0 Summit.
Mom 2.0 Summit Day 2
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MOM 2.0 conference | How to prepare for a blogging conference
In this post, the focus is on the MOM 2.0 conference. How to prepare for a blogging conference.
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Check On Your “Strong” Friends: We’re Not O.K.
Check on your “Strong” Friends: We’re not O.K. Times are difficult for all of us. But that one friend that handles everything so well just might be having a tough time.
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Friendsgiving with IfOnly
In this blog post, I’m talking about friendsgiving with IFOnly. Life is made up of experiences and IFOnly.com wants to help with those experiences. If you’re looking for a new ways to create memories than keep reading.
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Friendsgiving with IFOnly | What is IFOnly?
IFOnly is like the Ticketmaster for personal events. They have formed a marketplace for those of us looking to create memorable experiences. IFOnly has something for everyone. If you’re new in town you can see the town with local experts. Maybe you’re looking to improve you fashion & style there is options for you. Are you a foodie? You’ll find experiences featuring wine pairing, cocktail making, or culinary lessons. IFOnly also offers once-in-a-lifetime connections with lauded luminaries, providing access to a curated selection of extraordinary experiences that benefit worthy causes around the world.
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Friendsgiving with IFOnly |Friendsgiving with my girls
IFOnly believe that life is not about buying things, it’s about the extraordinary experiences to be remembered and shared. This is something that I very much agree with. So, when I was given the opportunity to receive an experience I know I wanted one were I could include my friends.
The IFOnly marketplace can delivers 1000s if everything everyday of they year. For me timing was perfect for my experience. Because I know I wanted to share my experience with my friends I thought what better time than friendsgiving?! Friendsgiving being a blend of friend and Thanksgiving, and refers to a large meal eaten with friends either on or near Thanksgiving I know I wanted to break bread as part of the offer.
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Friendsgiving with IFOnly | How to use IFOnly?
Using IFOnly was very easy. I had my experience selected with only a few steps.
I first selected the city, available in 26 cities world wide as on 11/17/2018, I wanted to have my experience in. Next, I selected my group size. I then picked the date I wanted to have my experience on. I followed up by selecting my price point and categories options. You don’t have to select your experience following my selection path but just know it’s easy.
My peeps worldwide can save $50 on their first IFOnly experience using code IFOnlyGift44. Be sure to select an offer fast because code IFOnlyGift44 expires 12/31/2018.
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Friendsgiving with IfOnly | IfOnly experience My Thoughts
The IFOnly experience overall was great! The site was very easy to use. My experience was processed and confirmed in less than 24 hours. The IFOnly site as well as the restaurant sent a reminder email and text. The restaurant was lovely and the worth the value of the IFOnly price point.
I would definitely use IFOnly again. With an upcoming trip to New York and saw an experience that has already caught my eye that. I really like the wide range of pricing options as well as experiences to be done.
I really like that the giving aspect offered by IFOnly. You can give to charities via the site. You can bid on experiences for charity. Anything from Ariana Grande Signed ‘Moonlight’ Perfume Box to a voicemail greeting from the Original ‘Star Trek’ Captain William Shatner. Or maybe you want to meet Chris Noth, Sex and the City’s “Mr. Big,” at his Private Invite-Only Event for Ambhar Tequila. Hmmmm yeah!
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DISCLAIMER: I received my personal IFOnly experience compliments of the IFOnly, however; All opinions are my own.
Save $50 worldwide on your first IFOnly experience using code IFOnlyGift44. Code IFOnlyGift44 expires 12/31/2018.
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DRESS: Plaid Mini Dress
HAT: Similar Fedora
TIGHTS: Ultra Sheer Control Top Hosiery
HEELS: Similar Bow-Accented Pumps
What do see yourself doing an IFOnly experience? If so, which one? Let me know! Sound off in the comments.
Happy Friendsgiving, Cheers!
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40 PLUS SIZE GINGHAM LOOKS YOU’LL LOVE
“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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Outerwear: Woven Blazer
Top: Lace Bralette (available in 6 colors)
Shorts: Woven Shorts*currently on sale*
Purse: Fanny Pack
SIMILAR Jessica Simpson Heels (mine are old / sold out):
BCBGeneration “Heidi” Stiletto || Marc Fisher “Tuscany” Pump
BCBGeneration “Heidi” Stiletto || Marc Fisher “Tuscany” Pump
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MADE IT TO SPRING LIKE A CHAMPION
“Champions keep playing until they get it right.” _Billie Jean King
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It’s spring! Finally! I’ve been fighting the Winter woes. It’s been dark, cold and harsh here in Chicago. Now that the sun is peaking out I’m overjoyed. I made it through like a champ.
I couldn’t wait to wear this fun look. I was taken back to my school days. You could say I was low-key channeling Beyonce Coachella day one. I stay in formation, lol.m
This look for easy to pull off. Pair a pleated skirt with one of your favorite tees. Everyone knowsI’m a fan of fannies but you can add your favorite clutch if you want. I choose to wear tennis shoes, however, you can slip on a pair of heels and you’ll have a super chic brunch look.
To add a little spice you can destress your tee. I love a destroyed tee to add edge.
Now that spring has come to Chicago I hope it stays for a while. Winter stayed way to long. Oh! Be sure to like the fat girl of fashion on Facebook. I’ll be doing a give away soon!!!!!
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MY TALBOTS IS PETITE PLUS
“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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n 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.
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
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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FIND THE FULL PETITE PLUS TALBOTS COLLECTION HERE!
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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
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
“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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ZUMBA – A GREAT PLUS SIZE WORK OUT
“Remember this!! You are never too fat to workout!” _Chasi Jernigan
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I attended a plus size Zumba class given by Chasi Jernigan of sweatinmascara.com while at Crusade of Curves and I had a blast! What’s Zumba? Zumba is an aerobic fitness program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American dance and performed primarily to Latin American dance music. However, Chasi has infused hip-hop, dancehall, soca, and reggaeton as part of her classes. Coming off my post easy plus size workout tips her Zumba class was a great way for me to get into motion.
Zumba was amazing. I love music and dancing so adding both together as a form of fitness was great! Chasi gave easy directions. She also made a normally inactive person like myself feel like I wasn’t doing enough. Chasi who is live in Missippi hosts Zumba classes geared toward plus size women twice a week and is currently developing an online course. I told her I can’t wait to sign up.
Zumba helped me in understanding that working out in a group setting is for me. I enjoyed working out with a group of women who looked like me. The music was music I liked to hear. It wasn’t just bouncing around. It was movement with purpose.
I’m happy I attended Crusade of Curves fitness day. It was just the push I needed.
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