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Sundance Institute x Chicago presented the Luther Vandross documentary, ‘Luther: Never Too Much’. Notably, Chicago is the first U.S. city to host an independent film fest with the Sundance Institute outside of its home in Park City, Utah.
Within this blog post, I’m giving away a chance to win a limited amount of free movie passes to the movie Little staring Marsai Martin, Regina Hall, and Issa Rae.
Let’s go to the movies. Be the first to see the latest movies with The Fat Girl of Fashion!
Movie: Little
Screening date: Tuesday, April 9th
Screening time: 7:00 PM
Screen location: Disclosed to the winners only.
Winners will be notified by April 2nd
Movie info
Girls Trip’s Regina Hall and Black-ish’s Marsai Martin both star as Jordan Sanders — Hall as the take-no-prisoners tech mogul adult version of Jordan and Martin as the 13-year-old version of her who wakes up in her adult self’s penthouse just before a do-or-die presentation.
Insecure’s Issa Rae plays Jordan’s long-suffering assistant April, the only one in on the secret that her daily tormentor is now trapped in an awkward tween body just as everything is on the line. Little is an irreverent new comedy about the price of success, the power of sisterhood and having a second chance to grow up — and glow up — right.
I want to let you know a little about the passes. These are first come first serve. This means signing up for a pass does not guarantee entry to the movie. Entry is based on seat availability when you reach the first of the line. I suggest that you arrive to the movie theater early so that you can gain entry to the movie showing. I will only be offering FREE viewing passes. You will NEVER have to pay. Don’t pay for passes or entry. If someone asks for you to pay they are scamming you. I only ask that you use my hashtag #FatGirlApproved on social media when sharing info on the movie you’re going to see or have seen using my link. PASSES ARE UPDATED OFTEN SO CHECK BACK DAILY FOR NEW MOVIE PASSES Oh one last thing, Food is not included. So bring a few dollars to cover food and drink if you want to have a snack while watching the movie. I’m excited to offer you free viewings and I hope you enjoy the movie!!
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Within this blog post, I’ll giving away a limited amount of free movie pass to Bumble Bee.
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The current movie being screened:
Movie: Bumble Bee
Screening date: MONDAY, DECEMBER 17th
Screening time: 6:30 PM
Screen location:
AMC RIVER EAST 21
322 E Illinois ST
Chicago, IL 60610
Use the link below to be the first one to see the new movie
Movie Info
On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee finds refuge in a junkyard in a small Californian beach town. Charlie (Hailee Steinfeld), on the cusp of turning 18 and trying to find her place in the world, discovers Bumblebee, battle-scarred and broken. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns this is no ordinary, yellow VW bug.
I want to let you know a little about the passes. These are first come first serve. This means signing up for a pass does not guarantee entry to the movie. Entry is based on seat availability when you reach the first of the line. I suggest that you arrive to the movie theater early so that you can gain entry to the movie showing. I will only be offering FREE viewing passes. You will NEVER have to pay. Don’t pay for passes or entry. If someone ask for you to pay they are scamming you. I only ask that you use my hashtag #FatGirlApproved on social media when sharing info on the movie you’re going to see or have seen using my link. PASSES ARE UPDATED OFTEN SO CHECK BACK DAILY FOR NEW MOVIE PASSES Oh one last thing, Food is not included. So bring a few dollars to cover food and drink if you want to have a snack while watching the movie. I’m excited to offer you free viewings and I hope you enjoy the movie!!
For travel information, visit http://www.transitchicago.com or save with my codes for Uber latoyaw21 or Lyft LATOYA308013. If you drive can save $5 on your parking space with my SpotHero link.
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We had a blast last year for movie in the park. It was important that I share the free movie series with fellow Chicagoans and city visitors again this year. I’ll plan on going to a few. Be sure to follow my Twitter @FatGirl_Fashion or my Instagram stories @thefatgirloffashion to see what movies I’m going to see so we can meet up. All films are FREE and made possible by the Millennium Park Foundation. The Summer Film Series is co-curated with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).
All films are free and start at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday* night at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at 201 E. Randolph St. Additionally, each film presentation will begin with a screening of a “ChicagoMade Short” – a locally-produced short film. A program of the Independent Filmmaker Initiative, the ChicagoMade Shorts Series is a celebration of the robust local independent film community and a showcase of entertaining work produced by talented Chicago-based artists. Seating at the pavilion is first-come, first-served, or seat under the stars on the pavilion’s Great Lawn. Bring your blankets, snacks, and favorite bottle of wine. Screenings begin June 5th and runs though August 21th except on July 9 at 11am. All movies will be presented on a state-of-the-art, 40-foot LED screen. Schedule is subject to change.
Hairspray
Programmed in collaboration with the Chicago Underground Film Festival
(1988, rated PG, 92 minutes)
Directed by John Waters and starring Ricki Lake, Divine, Debbie Harry, Sonny Bono and Jerry Stiller, this cult film classic follows teenager Tracy Turnblad (Ricki Lake) as she pursues stardom on the local television hit the Corny Collins Dance Show and rallies against racial segregation.
Mad Max: Fury Road
(2015, rated R for intense sequences of violence throughout, and for disturbing images, 120 minutes)
In a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland where people must fight for scarce resources, a woman (Charlize Theron) rebels against the tyrannical ruler in a search for her homeland with the help of a group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshipper and a drifter named Max (Tom Hardy).
Kinky Boots
(2005, rated PG-13 for thematic material involving sexuality, 107 minutes)
In order to save his family’s struggling shoe business, straight-laced Charles Price (Joel Edgerton) teams up with Lola (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a flamboyant cabaret singer, with an unorthodox idea to produce custom footwear for drag queens.
Groundhog Day
(1993, rated PG for some thematic elements, 101 minutes)
Cynical and frustrated news reporter Phil Connors (Bill Murrays) finds himself reliving the same day covering the annual Groundhog Day festivities in small town Punxatawney, Pennsylvania, with his cameraman Larry (Chris Elliott) and producer Rita (Andie MacDowell). Just as Phil starts to believe the he is doomed to live this day for all eternity, he learns that life isn’t what happens but how you react to it.
High Fidelity
(2000, rated R for language and some sexuality, 113 minutes)
Thirty-something Rob Gordon (John Cusack), a former club DJ and now owner of record store Championship Vinyl, with a penchant for compiling top five lists, attempts to understand why he has been dumped by his latest girlfriend Laura (Iben Hjejle) by revisiting his life’s top five worst break-ups. Much of the movie, based on the book by Nick Hornby, was filmed in Chicago.
Iron Giant
(1999, rated PG for fantasy action violence, language, some thematic material and smoking, 90 minutes)
Nine-year-old Hogarth Hughes (Eli Marienthal) makes friends with an innocent alien giant robot and protects him from a paranoid U.S. Government agent (Christopher McDonald) by keeping him at a junkyard owned by Dean McCoppin (Harry Connick Jr.). The family film is also being show in conjunction with the Millennium Park Family Fun Festival and the Year of Creative Youth.
Man on Wire
(2008, rated PG-13 for some sexuality and nudity, and drug references, 90 minutes)
Using actual footage from the event seamlessly mingled with re-enactments, filmmaker James Marsh masterfully recreates high-wire daredevil Philippe Petit’s 1974 daring but illegal high-wire performance between the World Trade Center’s twin towers. The film won an Oscar for Best Documentary, Features.
International Media Mixer
(2018, rated PG, 65 minutes)
US premiere of a live sonic and cinematic experience. A cross-cultural exchange of artists and archival footage from Chicago and Italy featuring four new films by Giuseppe Boccassini (Italy) and Alex Inglizian (U.S.); Lori Felker (U.S.) and Patrizia Oliva (Italy); Federico Francioni, Yan Cheng (Italy) and Tomeka Reid (U.S.); Domietta Torlasco (U.S.) and Stefano Urkuma De Santis (Italy). The evening will be hosted by Alison Cuddy of the Chicago Humanities Festival.
Get Out
(2017, rated R for violence, bloody images, and language including sexual references, 104 minutes)
Young African American Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) visits the white family of his girlfriend Rose (Allison Williams) for the weekend. At first, Chris reads the family’s overly accommodating behavior as nervous attempts to deal with their daughter’s interracial relationship, but as the weekend progresses, a series of increasingly disturbing discoveries lead him to a truth that he never could have imagined. The Oscar-winning film for Best Original Screenplay was written and directed by Jordan Peele.
WALL-E
(2008, rated G, 98 minutes)
In a distant, but not so unrealistic, future, mankind has abandoned the trash-covered earth, and WALL-E, a garbage collecting robot, has been left to clean up the mess. Mesmerized with trinkets of Earth’s history and show tunes, WALL-E inadvertently embarks on a space journey with his sprightly pet cockroach that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.
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Crash
(2004, rated R for language, sexual content and some violence, 112 minutes)
Over a thirty-six hour period in Los Angeles, a handful of disparate people’s lives intertwine as they deal with the tense race relations that belie life in the city. Directed by Paul Haggis, the film won three Oscars, including one for Best Picture, and stars Don Cheadle, Sandra Bullock, Matt Dillon, Jennifer Esposito, Brendan Fraser among many others in this ensemble cast.
School of Rock
(2003, rated PG-13 for some rude humor and drug references, 108 minutes)
Fired from his band, down and out rock star Dewey Finn (Jack Black), takes a gig as a 4th grade substitute teacher at an uptight private school. His attitude and hijinks teach the students some unconventional lessons, as he secretly leads his talented young musicians to the “battle of the bands” competition.
Coco
(2017, rated PG for thematic elements, 105 minutes)
Aspiring musician Miguel (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez), confronted by his family’s baffling generations-old ban on music, takes an accidental trip to the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead where, along with the charming trickster skeleton Hector (voiced by Gael García Bernal), he unlocks the real story behind his family history. Cocowon two Oscars, including Best Animated Feature Film.
Slumdog Millionaire
(2008, rated R for some violence, disturbing images and language, 121 minutes)
Finding himself just one question away from winning 20 million rupees on India’s Kaun Banega Crorepati? (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?), eighteen year-old Jamal (Dev Patel) is accused of cheating and reflects on how his life in the slums of Mumbai gave him all the answers.
Accessibility:
Every aspect of Millennium Park was designed to be fully accessible to all patrons. The following services are available:
Public Transportation:
For travel information, visit http://www.transitchicago.com orsave with my codes for Uber latoyaw21 or Lyft LATOYA308013
Parking:
Convenient parking is located in the Millennium Park Garage (entrance on Columbus at Monroe or Randolph), Millennium Lakeside and Grant Park North. You can save $5 on your parking space with my code from SpotHero.
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“Only YOU can decide what kind of king you want to be.” _Nakia (Black Panther, 2018)
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Black McDonald’s Operators Association and Creative Cypher host a day at the movie for 300 plus Chicago Public School students in celebration of Black History Month. The Studio Movie Grill – 210 W. 87th St., Chicago, IL 60620 played host to the two simultaneous private screening of the much anticipated Black Panther film. This was also done to promote diversity in the film industry and beyond.
The hand-selected youth-focused non-profit organizations to gather students for the screening include Donda’s House, Common Ground Foundation, Free Lunch Academy, Free Spirit Media, True Star Foundation, Chicago Scholars and more.
Select Chicago’s tastemakers took part in a unique experience Q&A on careers in entertainment. I must say it was a fabulous time!!
Photos are courtesy of BMOAChicagoland
After the film, CPS students had the opportunity to learn about careers in film and related industries from a panel of African American professionals. The moderators were Troy Pryor, Founder, Creative Cypher and Board Member, SAG-AFTRA Chicago President Charles Gardner. Panelists include:
The most powerful message I got from this panel is the power of you! The panels spoke about amplified creative control. Know that your voice matters. The panelists said that everyone is creative. “Even how you talk to your friends already is an experience in creativity.” Panelist Mark mentioned how happy he was that the Black Panther movie showed people of color in a positive light. “An all-black cast in a movie without any drug dealers or drug addicts.” I agree with him this movie was needed especially in times like this.
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BMOA couldn’t have picked a better film than Black Panther. Black Panther is the story of T’Challa. After the death of his father, T’Challa returns home to the African nation of Wakanda to take his rightful place as king. When a powerful enemy suddenly reappears, T’Challa’s mettle as king — and as Black Panther — gets tested when he’s drawn into a conflict that puts the fate of Wakanda and the entire world at risk. Faced with treachery and danger, the young king must rally his allies and release the full power of Black Panther to defeat his foes and secure the safety of his people.
Derrick Taylor, President, Black McDonald’s Operators Association offered thanks to everyone who came together and arranged the event. I personally want to thank Black McDonald’s Operators Association and Creative Cypher for offering CPS students and their family the opportunity to see a powerful movie that shows people that look like many of them in leadership roles.
WHO’S YOUR FAVORITE CHARACTER FROM BLACK PANTHER?
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We had a blast last year for movie in the park. It was important that I share the free movie series with fellow Chicagoans and city visitors again this year. I’ll plan on going to a few. Be sure to follow my Twitter @FatGirl_Fashion or Snapchat @Fatgirl_fashion to see what movies I’m going to see so we can meet up. All films are FREE and made possible by the Millennium Park Foundation. The Summer Film Series is co-curated with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE).
All films are free and start at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday* night at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion at 201 E. Randolph St. Seating at the pavilion is first-come, first-served, or seat under the stars on the pavilion’s Great Lawn. Bring your blankets, snacks, and favorite bottle of wine. Screenings begin June 13th and runs though September 5th. All movies will be presented on a state-of-the-art, 40-foot LED screen. Schedule is subject to change.
The Blues Brothers
(1980, rated R for sexual content, nudity, some language and drug use, 132 minutes)
The classic Chicago film about Jake and Elwood Blues and their “mission from God” was the second place finisher in last years’ audience choice vote. The screening is presented in conjunction with the Chicago Blues Festival, happening June 9–11, in its new location in Millennium Park.
Caddyshack
(1980, rated R for sexual content, nudity, some language and drug use, 98 minutes)
It will be an evening of fun and mayhem when the young caddies, golfers and Carl, the Golf Course Grounds Keeper, take on Bushwood Country Club. The screening is presented by the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, happening June 27–July 2 at Olympia Fields Country Club.
Julie and Julia
(2009, rated PG-13, 123 minutes)
Just in time for the upcoming Taste of Chicago, this July 5–9 in Grant Park. Julia Child and Julie Powell find their lives intertwined and discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.
El Norte
1983, rated R for some disturbing violent content and brief language, 141 minutes)
Screened in Spanish with English subtitles
Brother and sister Enrique and Rosa flee persecution in their home Guatemala and journey north through Mexico and on to the United States. A work of social realism imbued with dreamlike imagery, El Norte is a lovingly rendered, heartbreaking story of hope and survival, which critic Roger Ebert called “a Grapes of Wrath for our time.” The film’s relevancy today serves to remind us of Chicago’s status as a welcoming city.
La La Land
(2016, rated PG-13, 128 minutes)
Inspired by classic Hollywood musicals but set in modern day Los Angeles, this film about everyday life asks what is more important: a once-in-a-lifetime love or the spotlight? Emma Stone won the Oscar Award for best actress in a leading role.
Network
(1976, rated R for strong language, some sexual content, and a scene of violence, 121 minutes)
In this lauded satire on the news media, veteran news anchorman Howard Beale’s angry televised rant turn into a huge ratings boost for the UBS network, but at what cost? The film is still relevant in today’s 24-hour news culture.
Bend it Like Beckham
(2002, rated PG-13, 112 minutes)
A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham follows two 18-year-olds with their hearts set on a future in professional soccer, from kick-abouts in the park to free kicks in the Final.
Ghost & The Shining
Ghost
(1990, rated PG-13, 127 minutes)
Sam Wheat is a banker, Molly Jensen is an artist, and the two are madly in love. When Sam is murdered by a friend and corrupt business partner over a shady business deal, his powerless spirit seeks the help of psychic Oda Mae Brown to set things right and protect Molly.
The Shining
(1980, rated R for strong violence, strong language, 144 minutes)
Frustrated writer Jack Torrance takes a job as the winter caretaker at the ominous, mountain-locked Overlook Hotel so that he can write in peace. However, when he arrives with his wife and son, they soon discover the hotel is more than just isolated.
Hidden Figures
(2016, rated PG, 127 minutes)
The three-time Oscar Award-nominated film about the incredible, untold story of Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson – three brilliant African-American women working at NASA, who served as the brains in the historic launch of astronaut John Glenn into orbit. The film is presented in conjunction with the Chicago Air and Water Show, happening August 19 and 20.
Five Heartbeats
Presented by Sound Opinions WBEZ 91.5
(1991, rated R for language, some sexual content, 122 minutes)
The film follow the highs and lows as a quintet of hopeful young African-American men form an amateur vocal group called The Five Heartbeats in the 1960s.
80th Anniversary Family Daytime Screening (1937, rated G, 83 minutes)
In celebration of Disney’s first animated feature film, join us for a special daytime screening of this classic tale. When the Magic Mirror proclaims Snow White the fairest one of all, she must flee into the forest, where she befriends the lovable seven dwarfs – Doc, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, Sleepy and Dopey. When the Evil Queen tricks Snow White with an enchanted apple, only the magic of true love’s kiss can save her. The film is presented in conjunction with Millennium Park’s Family Fun Festival, happening June 19–August 24.
The Princess Bride
(1987, rated PG, 98 minutes)
A very special 30th Anniversary screening of the classic tale of love and adventure featuring the beautiful Buttercup, her brave Westley, a bumbling prince, an accomplished swordsman, a super strong giant and a cast of fairytale characters.
Wayne’s World
(1992, rated PG-13, 95 minutes)
25th Anniversary of the megahit about two slacker friends, Wayne and Garth who are trying to promote their public-access cable show and end up on a rock and roll adventure!
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Accessibility:
Every aspect of Millennium Park was designed to be fully accessible to all patrons. The following services are available:
Public Transportation:
For travel information, visit http://www.transitchicago.com or save with my codes for Uber latoyaw21 or Lyft LATOYA308013
Parking:
Convenient parking is located in the Millennium Park Garage (entrance on Columbus at Monroe or Randolph), Millennium Lakeside and Grant Park North. You can save $5 on your parking space with my code from SpotHero.
You can follow this blog on Bloglovin here. Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience and a NYC trip for theCurvycon. Snaps showed L.A. for BlogHer and ATL for TCFStyleExpo and The MakeUp Show Chicago. So be sure to follow on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action. thefatgirloffashion.com can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also.
Inspired by the movie ALLIED I wanted to create plus size looks in the 1940’s style of the movie in addition to offering up a chance to win movie passes the Chicago screening of this fab movie.
Let’s go to the movies. Be the first to see the latest movies with The Fat Girl of Fashion! Enter to win passes to the advance screening of ALLIED here.
You can follow this blog on Bloglovin here. Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience and a NYC trip for theCurvycon. My snaps showed L.A. for BlogHer and ATL for TCFStyleExpo.
What’s next? The MakeUp Show Chicago and Chitag’s Chicago Toy and Game conferences. So be sure to follow on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action. thefatgirloffashion.com can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also.
I started blogger because I wanted the world to know that Chicago had women that were plus size and fashionable. Overwhelming engagement thefatgirloffashion expanded to include lifestyle. We discuss things like travel, food, and reviews. We all know my motto is “I’m happy with me.” If you’re happy with yourself than you will be more likely to live life on your own terms. That’s why randomness is important. With that being said here are 5 random facts about me.
You can follow this blog on Bloglovin here. Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience and a NYC trip for theCurvycon. My snaps showed L.A. for BlogHer and ATL for TCFStyleExpo. To top is off Chicago of course. So be sure to follow on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action. thefatgirloffashion.com can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also.
Wednesday wishlist is an online listing of a items I’ve come across throughout the week that caught my eye. Basically things I wish I had. #shopaholicproblems. The items listed vary. My wish list will range from dresses, housewares items to makeup and travel destinations. So be sure check back weekly to see what new item I’m wishing for!
This Smooth & Chic control brief is making shaping up look effortless and sexy. This brief is designed with powernet lining that targets the tummy for a smooth, sleek silhouette and a wide non-roll elastic waistband with silicon tape to eliminate slippage. citychiconline.com
ColourPop’s Rooch lippie is everythiing. This deepened russet wine ultra matte lip is part of the Karrueche X ColourPop KaePop collection. It’s prefect for fall. colourpop.com
Riverisland’s plus size black faux fur trim biker jacket is super cute as the weather gets colder. It’s part of the RI Plus collection. It has a leather look with a removable faux fur trim. Asymmetric zip front offers an edgy look. It comes with zip pocket and metallic trim. riverisland.com
Halloween is my favorite holiday and this Anchors Away Costume has put me in the trick or treat mood. Plus size looks go super fast and this is a perfect outfit to meet that sailor boy. The red ribbon add to the super nautical look with the white stripes and white sailor hat. target.com
If you like this week’s wishes see what I wished for last week here.
You can follow this blog on Bloglovin here. Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch that happened on June 12th. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience, and my NYC trip for theCurvycon. I was in L.A. in August for BlogHer & some fun in the sun. Then off to ATL for TCFStyleExpo. Followed up by trip to Florida for the Black Enterprise Golf Tennis Challenge. Be sure to follow me on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action. thefatgirloffashion.com can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also.
Last night was epic. The first stop on the Curves Tour was Chicago’s Millennium Park were the 1984 film Purple Rain starring the late great Prince was shown. Purple Rain is Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) 11th movie screened this Summer as part of the movies in the park series. It was great to see so many people of different ages and races coming together in celebration. There was a sea of purple. People singing and dancing to their favorite Prince songs. Wearing my Too Matte With Love lippie on top of a mahogany liner I sang loudly. Chicago really showed love to Prince and I’m so glad I was in attendance. The next movie to be shown is the Dark Knight. It was voted by Chicagoans as the movie filmed in Chicago to see. You can see the full movie line up here.
Summers go by fast in Chicago. The chilly day in the park was a perfect reason to wear my new jacket. I picked up this super cute Janine & Co. camo jacket while I was in Atlanta for ASHLEY Stewart X TCFStyleExpo. I strolled in to the park as a Curves Tour band looking so fly Prince himself would have had to look over his glasses like…
My thoughts: I purchased this Janine & Co. camo Curves Tour direct from the owner at a booth at ASHLEY Stewart X TCFStyleExpo. Janine & Co is woman created black owned business. Which I’m glad to support. The owner told me she can easily customize any of her products. Janine & Co offers printing on t-shirts and hand painted leather jackets. In purchasing direct I can’t speak on shipping, sorry. I am not an affiliate.
Jacket | Janine & Co. ■ Jumpsuit | here ■ Purse |similar ■ Shoes |similar
Yes! You were right the jumpsuit looks familiar. I wore a similar jumpsuit to ASxTCFStyleExpo click here to see my other looks from that event.
You can follow this blog on Bloglovin here. Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch that happened on June 12th. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience, and my NYC trip for theCurvycon. I was in L.A. in August for BlogHer & some fun in the sun. Then off to ATL for TCFStyleExpo. Followed up by trip to Florida for the Black Enterprise Golf Tennis Challenge. Be sure to follow me on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action. thefatgirloffashion.com can be found onInstagram, Facebook and Twitter also.
