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Beauty and the Muse Re-Launch
Posted on: February 4, 2016
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It’s official! After months and months of planning and rewiring and uploading photos, I’ve finally made the move. Check out my new website below…
You can now visit me at www.Beautyandthemuse.net !!!!
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Beauty and the Muse
(Photos Courtesy of Reel Clever Films)
Eastern Market Shed
Detroit, MI
12/14/15
Steve Madden Poncho Coat
It is so hard to find coats that are stylish and fits my pear/apple shaped physique.
I took a trip to TJ Maxx and laid eyes on this beauty. It’s a poncho coat with buttons and a hood. Super warm. Has an adjustable cinched waist and it’s oh-so-stylish. It cost $89.
On this day, I was soooo tired. I didn’t feel like getting dressed or putting on any makeup. But Eden of Reel Clever Films had a booth at Eastern Market and I had to support. So, I dragged myself out of the house. Did a little beat. And went. Sometimes you just have to take that first step.
I am so thankful to have photographers in my life, especially since my camera gave out on me. Ugh! That’s another story.
But at the end of the day, these pictures came out super fab. Thanks boo.
PSOOTD: Feelin’ Blue
Posted on: December 8, 2015
(Photos: Lala Trips)
11/11/15
Feelin’ Blue
Detroit Institute of Arts
Detroit, MI
My blogger friend, Lala and I, took a trip to the Detroit Institute of Arts. Before the snow fell in Michigan, we had a mini photo taking session.
Jeans are so hard to find for mostly all body shapes, especially since I have short, fat legs. So finally, I went to Burlington Coat Factory and found a pair of stretch jeans. OMG. They are nice and comfortable. Doesn’t even pinch my belly rolls either.
I got this peplum jacket from Torrid last year. Had to pull this staple piece out the back of the closet. I really love this shot! So laid back, which I rarely am. Haha.
Turban: Can’t remember
Neckpiece: Go Go Lush
Peplum: Torrid
Shirt and Shades: Forever 21
Jeans and Boots: Burlington Coat Factory
I’m ‘so-called’ handling business.
Hope you guys enjoyed my OOTD set 🙂
Idakoos X Fall Hoodie Style
Posted on: November 2, 2015
(Photos by my crazy little brother. He did a good job. hehe.)
Fall Fashion
“Rockin’ The Hoodie”
Dearborn, MI
November 2 2015
Got an email from Idakoos wanting to send me a customized hoodie. I am in love with hoodies. So warm and snuggly. And it being customized was even better.
It took me a long time to come up with something to put on the front. I’m a writer. This should be easy for me, right? There was so many things I wanted to say, but I wanted the hoodie to reflect who I am to the person whose reading it.
Since hashtags are trendy, I stared with those.
#Curvy
#Black
#Hijabi
Killen’ The Game.
I chose these words because they are who I am. And frankly, I am a quite unapologetic about each one. I’m curvy, so there is a stigma that I’m lazy or unhealthy. I am Black, so I am ghetto or poor. I am Muslim, so I am oppressed or a terrorist. I can be all of those words and be none of the stigmas attached. So I put the last phrase on there to solidify it all. I kill the game, which means I am confident in my abilities to go above and beyond. So boom!
The Idakoos sweater was easy to create and shipped pretty fast. The material is heavy duty and the inside is warm and soft. You have the option to buy one or 100+ Definitely check them out.
Back view.
Yeah. #LeahVDaily
Was trying to get a shot of myself throwing leaves in the air, but it was a total fail. Ha.
Wardrobe Breakdown:
Shades: Flossy’s Suitcase in Highland Park MI
Hoodie: Idakoos
Jeans: One 5 One Woman (the best!)
Ballet Flats: Torrid
“Style It Local” Feature
Posted on: October 29, 2015
Photo: Reel Clever Films
October 17th, 2015
Downtown Detroit
Detroit Garment Group Feature
“Style It Local”
Jewelry:
Earrings, necklace, and bracelet: F21
Midi Rings: Torrid
I was chosen to be featured in Detroit Garment Group‘s blog “Style It Local” for the month of October.
As you can see, I was very much excited.
Clutch: Avenue
My makeup was courtesy of Madinah. And the photos were taken by my buddies at Reel Clever Films. Thanks guys.
Diva much?
Turban: Caniff Gift & Variety
Faux Fur Vest: Burlington
Dress: F21
Turtleneck: Wal-Mart
Detroit Design Festival: OOTD
Posted on: October 19, 2015
(Photo: Worldiction Edited: Leah V.)
Playing with filters on PicMonkey.
These photos were taken after the Eastern Market After Dark DDF (Detroit Design Festival) Fashion Showcase. Boy, was that a looooong day. But there is always time for taking impromptu photos.
Wardrobe Breakdown:
Hat and Sunnies: Forever 21
Neck piece: Burlington Coat Factory
Scarf: Caniff Gift & Variety
Dress: Ann Nahari (Designed by me)
Belt: Rainbow
Lipstick: Kat Von D Beauty
Lord & Taylor: Plus Shop Launch
Posted on: October 12, 2015
(Photos Courtesy of Worldiction)
October 12th 2015
Blogger Meet & Greet with Leah V.
Lakeside Mall: Lord & Taylor
Sterling Heights, MI
(I’m searching for the perfect fall ensemble for my model for the event.)
I was contacted by Nicole, store manager of Lord & Taylor, to talk about their new and improved Plus-Size section including brands from Jessica Simpson, Calvin Klein, and Michel Kors, just to name a few.
(My beautiful model, Amanda Sweet, in her 1st outfit.)
This was Lord & Taylor’s first blogger meet and greet in-store. I decided to get two models and style them live. I also was able to style myself from head to toe in L&T’s plus section.
Strutting her stuff. All black with a splash of flair and color.
Outfit #2 with paparazzi…A.K.A Style bloggers.
Outfit #3 says I work hard, but I play harder.
I also styled my bff, Madinah. Love the warm-toned accents.
Want to give a huge shout-out to all my blogger buddies that came out to support.
Here are my ladies from Style Trifecta.
Lil Miss JB Style was in the house!
Thanks to the friendly customers who stopped by.
Thanks to Nicole who allowed us to rummage through her store. Haha.
Oh, hey, there’s Eden from Chic in the Tropics.
Baby Dallas, Eden, and Thaad.
All smiles 🙂
(Thanks for the pics JB!)
September 24, 2015
The Fillmore
Hour Detroit’s Best Dressed
Downtown Detroit
(Custom lace gown by Ann Nahari)
I heard about Hour Detroit’s Best Dressed for two years in a row and somehow never got a chance to attend. I called Somerset. I emailed and even called Hour Magazine. And no response. Maybe it wasn’t meant to be, I thought. Finally, a few days before the event, their PR firm contacted me with a press pass. I was ecstatic.
I felt like an all black dress would’ve been too blah…I wanted to make a splash at the event. I decided what better color to wear: red!
Hawt like fire.
Explosive like lava.
Spicy like peppers.
I adore this photo. It says curvy fashionista conquers the world.
By the way: hat and sunnies from Forever 21, neck piece from Burlington, and belt was from Rainbow Clothing.
Close-up. Tried new foundation from Lancome. Lipstick by Kat Von D. No, Madinah didn’t beat my face. I had to do it all by my lonesome. My wing liner is getting a little better.
Oh, Hey at Lil Miss JB Style and Colour and Grace.
Bumped into these rowdy youngins’ outside the venue.
Best Dressed Trio goes to this beaded and laced gang.
Best Dressed Male goes to this velvet suit and embellished loafer gentleman.
Bobcat Bonnie’s: Happy Hour
Posted on: October 2, 2015
Fashion Blogger Alliance: Happy Hour
Bobcat Bonnie’s
Downtown Detroit
October 2, 2015
When bloggers get together, it gets a little crazy. We take random usies.
We pretend to act cool. Haha.
We even stick our tongues out.
But deep down, we genuinely share a love for fashion and art. We strive to inspire through our creations.
We come from different backgrounds.
Somehow we just fit together.
Creating new friendships.
I am always the crazy one. Lol
Shout out to Bobcat Bonnie’s for housing us rowdy bloggers. Food was good and the service was on point.
Black & Gold Soiree
Posted on: September 28, 2015
(L to R: Maryam, Tasneem, myself, and Fatimah)
Tokyo Club
Black & Gold Birthday Soiree
September 28, 2015
Downtown Detroit, MI
(All photos courtesy of Scott Mitchell of Worldiction Arts)
The wait is over. I am finally blogging about my Black & Gold Birthday Soiree photos last month. Although it was stressful, we had a great time. I was even able to style the models above with wardrobe courtesy of Thrift on the Ave and Green and Glamorous. Thanks loves 🙂
My big sis came and boogied down.
The owners of Thrift on the Ave! Go check them out in Downtown Detroit.
The photographer of the night, Scott.
The hubby and I.
My friends, thanks for coming and helping and taking the verbal abuse. Ha. And of course, thanks to Madinah for the makeup.
More of my friends!
My buddy Dierdra and Mike.
Model Shia and I.
Oh, and my dress was designed by myself and brought to life by two designers/seamstresses: Mahgrib of Chimiwear and Taqwa of Ziarra Collection.
Nafeesa and Fatima.
We had a lil’ runway competition. And Maryam won!
My cake cutting ceremony.
Roberto’s Bakery did a wonderful job. We smashed it.
Thanks everyone for a fun filled evening.
And I’ll send you off with a pic of my sis dropping it like its hot. Oh, boy. lol
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