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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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xoxox
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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 🙂
(Photos Courtesy of Ready To Stare)
11/24/15
Ready To Stare
Holiday Collection Launch
Cleveland, OH
(Owner: Alysse Dalessandro)
Around the time I started my own blog, I searched Instagram for a few fabulous fatties such as myself. I came across Alysse Dalessandro of Ready To Stare. I loved the name of her business. I loved her attitude. Her style is quirky, funky, and most importantly unapologetic.
Not only is she creative and cool. She’s a writer and is also a huge body positive advocate. In everything she does, there is intent and purpose. She’s fearful and pushes the boundaries of not only fashion but the status quo.
(Model: April Raquel)
I’ve never met Alysse in person, but I follow her on basically every social media network and can see the changes she’s making in the industry. I feel as though we have a connection, because she paves her own path of style and business as she sees fit. And frankly, she does a stellar job at it. With that said, she is absolutely kick-ass! She’s one of my fave bloggers and businesswoman. I am sooooooooo excited to be one of the + bloggers to view her first holiday collection.
And Psst. I heard they already sold out some of the exclusive pieces already!
Ready To Stare: “The collection was inspired by taboo silhouettes for fat bodies and the idea that the use of the word “flattering” in plus size fashion is just another way that our society polices fat bodies.”
“Instead of only presenting items that “hug your curves” or “create an hourglass illusion,” this collection is about a love of fashion. If Rihanna can wear a pouffy hot pink gown to the Grammy’s, why can’t a fat person wear a similar silhouette to their Holiday party?”
Yaaaaaaaaaassssss!
So, here’s my verdict. Wear what you want, when you want, and how YOU want. Don’t let trends or bloggers or the catwalk dictate what YOU feel good in. It seems like the world has become this super critical ball of confusion. You’re too this or too that! How about you be the best YOU. And I’ll leave my little rant at that. Haha.
I love the colors, the prints, the velvety textures, the ridiculously huge bows, and fierceness accompanying the shoot.
So yall go cop these sweet high-quality pieces. And check out the website for the entire lookbook @ http://www.readytostare.com/
ABOUT READY TO STARE
Ready to Stare is the brainchild of Alysse Dalessandro. A jewelry designer, trained metalsmith, creator and selfempowerment advocate, she handcrafts statement jewelry and bold size inclusive apparel with an unapologetic confident attitude. Ready to Stare is designed for those who believe in following their passion, loving themselves and inspiring others to do the same.
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
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 🙂
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
(Model: Amanda Sweet and myself, doing whatever it is that I do)
Ashley Stewart
Lathrup Village, MI
August 29th, 2015
#LoveYourCurvesTour
(Tamara from Ashley Stewart and Coco the Comic from 105.9 FM Detroit)
I had a photo shoot planned that morning that I’d been working on for the last few weeks. Tamara of Ashley Stewart emailed, asking if I’d like to cover the event and be a special guest. I couldn’t refuse.
The fashion show was awesome and the energy was high.
Here are my top “Three” picks:
1. The tulle skirt. It can be paired with a cami, a denim button-up, or a blazer. Such a versatile piece.
2. A tribal print dress.
3. The Fringe bag. Basically anything with fringe on it is this fall’s trending detail.
It isn’t an event unless you have paparazzi.
As a special guest, I was able to join Ashley Stewart’s “Runway Competition”. I did win! Ha. But I had to take a pic with one of my fiercest competitors.
Fan Usie.
Fan Selfie. Digging the hat all the way!
My makeup artist, Madinah and my buddy, Cassy of The Fuller Women Network.
Style Trifecta was in the building.
It’s not about having the perfect picture, it’s about having the perfect attitude.
I was feeling myself like Yonce’. Wardrobe breakdown:
Stripped Shirt: F21 Plus
Jewelry: VictoriousMe Canada
Tutu: I made it
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Photo Credit: Reel Clever Films
Fashion Blogger Alliance
#FashionBA
August 2, 2015
Toasted Oak Grill & Market
Novi, MI
1st Fashion Blogger Alliance Brunch
I ordered a sweet latte with fancy sugar stick.
Me, Lil Miss JB Style, and Mel
So we were just about ready to quit–well, I know I was. “The style blogging industry is dead in Detroit,” I whined. I’d had enough. I was invited to the Style Expo and was a style judge. This is where my stylish fate was sealed…I met Jordan. We took some selfies, and then she explained to me what she was trying to do. I was interested.
Eden, myself, Jordan, and Mel
We talked, and talked some more. Then we began brainstorming. We met some other cool bloggers along the way. We all complained how there wasn’t enough or this and wasn’t enough of that. We made up our minds that we needed backup and decided to put a call out for other creatives.
A lot of cool style bloggers from the D!
We only expected it be us four…plus two or three others. To our surprise many bloggers were available and interested!
Eden photobombing. Ha!
Shout out to Toasted Oak Grill and Market in Novi for accommodating us rowdy girls.
So our goal is to create a support system and creative platform for Detroit style bloggers to connect to with each other as well as business.
Bloggers Bellow: Style Trifecta
We talked about important stuff. lol
There’s always time for selfies.
Blogger: Colour & Grace
Mel, Jordan, and Bruna of Style Mile
Blogger Usies: Chic In The Tropics
So, we had an overwhelming turnout! Thanks to everyone who attended and made this meetup possible. We will be hosting a blogger meetup at least once a month. And we are excited to see what creative endeavors arise from our new alliance.
Style Blog X Self
Posted on: August 11, 2015
(Photos/MUA: Madinah M. Stylist/Model: Leah V.)
July 31, 2015
Z-Alley
Downtown Detroit
Style Blog X Self
I’ve been blogging for a little second now, but just beginning to take it seriously. Hell, I’ve just started to take myself seriously. Instead of treating my blog like Instagram or Facebook, where I post pretty pictures, I should be treating it like a diary–a virtual diary. Isn’t that’s what blogs are for? Blogs were created to be that independent platform where creatives and internet revolutionaries could have a voice.
Since I am turning the big 2.8. and embarking on different journeys, I am self-reflecting on who I am, what am I doing, and what had I initially set out to do? In these days and times, the world is so fast, people have quick access to so many avenues and channels that no one has time to stop, mediate, and think. And since, I am nearing 30, I feel the need to take a breather and take it down a notch.
Life is everything vs. self. You always have to come back to self at the end of the day. I think that’s important to say, but so easily forgotten. I need the same reminder as well. That’s why I am so grateful to have creatives around me so that they can say, “Hey, you’re getting crazy. Come back to life and we’ll talk. K?”
Like my buddy, Madinah 🙂 Who beats my face and takes photos of me. What more could I ask for? Haha.
I think everyone should walk through life with a long cape on and a smile on their face. We’re getting old, have fun sometimes!
I had a lot of fun with this shoot, even though it was hot as heck outside. Us, Michiganders, aren’t used to very hot days. lol.
Stubby ‘n’ fierce. Bye Felicia!
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