OH MY GOODIES! Beauty Box 5!

So if any of you are like me you may be a beauty product fanatic!  It does not matter if I am walking down the aisles of my local drug store, or walking through aisles of Walmart I am forever and a day picking up a new item to try.  It could have been simply because its in an eye catching bottle or fancy writing on jars.  Time and time again I may find a new product I love and can't believe I lived without it, or the opposite, a product I hate an waisted money on. What would you say if you could try new products monthly from companies you may not have even heard from?  Without a waste of money.

Then ladies you are in luck!  Honey, let me tell you about the latest trend in beauty products.  Recently I've been contacted by a monthly based product company called Beauty Box 5.  This company will send up to 5 items in a cute little tiffany blue color box.  The boxes will contain up to 5 items from some of the top brands in the beauty business.  Check out some of these brands here and after sending on feedback on the types of products you like the boxes will become personalized just for your likings.  For a low monthly cost of just $12 you get to try new products and a chance to find your new loved item with an opportunity to cancel your membership at any time.

Stay tuned ladies for upcoming unboxing videos of the Beauty Box 5 boxes I've received.  In the meantime be sure to check out the companies Facebook page here and their website here.

From Casual To Cute The Transformation

You know you have a shopping problem when you can pop a tag off of a dress and go shopping just by walking in your closet.  That was what I did when I had to find an outfit to wear to a concert then directly to the club. With a last minute ticket to the K. Michelle concert,  I was in a panic because I did not know what to wear.  Casual and comfortable was the key for the standing room concert but I did not want to dress down for the afterparty.  Finally I decided to wear a dress that can be dressed down or dressed up.

Need to dress down a look?  Try my three piece casual combo!  Combat boots, a leather jacket, and a beenie can make any outfit edgy and casual instantly.  This was my choice for the holly vertical stripe bodycon midi dress.

For the after party I converted my casual hipster look to an edgy club look just by changing my shoes.  The neon pop of color contrasted my dress and really complimented my lip color. {Crissy tip: use eyeliner pencil as lipstick for a custom perfect shade as seen here}

This dress I bought in July from the main range of Boohoo for $30 in a size 14.  I know this dress is sold out but GREAT NEWS,  today launched the addition of plus size items to boohoo.com!

 Real

Steve Madden Dubstep

So which do you prefer?  The Real or the Steal?  Close I can say the Real deal looks better and I think its cool with the strap velcro closure but being that I spent LESS than a third of the cost, I'd buy the steal all over again! 

Steal

GoJane

What I Wore

dress- Boohoo

 heels-GoJane

boots- Doc Marten

jacket- Forever21 Plus

beenie- Luxe Vain (here)

lipcolor- Sephora eyeliner 14 Violet

Paint The Town Black

An all black outfit is always timeless and chic; exactly what I was going for when dressing for a birthday dinner.  This season, leather is the new denim and I wanted to dress my faux leather shorts up for a luxurious look.  I found a faux fur vest and paired it with a sheer blouse to add a touch of sexy to my outfit without over doing it.  Perfect for a November night, back seem pantyhose from Donatella's kept my legs warm.  With a high bun and minimal accessories I pulled off my timeless and chic look to enjoy the festivities with friends.

What I Wore

top- Torrid

vest- Forever 21

tights- Donatella's

shorts- Forever 21

purse- Louis Vuitton Speedy 35

shoes- Forever 21

lipcolor- MAC Viva Glam II & MAC Cork

Sip And Shop At The House Of Chanel

Had a great time while networking at a local women's boutique in Charlotte, NC called the House of Chanel.  This boutique carries main range as well as plus size clothes.  The sip and shop was a success and I'm already looking forward to the next one.  Hey what can I say?  I love any reason to get dressed and fancy. Oh, and did you guys check out my undercut?  What do you think of it?

What I Wore

dress- Luxe Vain Boutique

shoes- GoJane

Networking: Not What You Know, But Who You Know

Networking is one of the major keys to success.  I jumped at the chance to meet some of the small business owners of Charlotte at the recent "Woman Who Network" event at the beautiful club Caviar.  This event held over 15 vendors and ambitious professionals to shop from and share information with.  With gourmet food and free entry the event was a success and I will be sure to be at the next one!  I wanted to rock my thigh high Zigi NYC Piarry boots with an all black ensemble and a pop of color on my lips.  Love the dress?  Check out similar at Luxe Vain Boutique.

What I Wore

dress- Luxe Vain Boutique

shoes- Bakers

belt- Luxe Vain Boutique

earrings- local stand in mall

lipcolor- MAC Pink Nouveau

She's Pretty For A Big Girl? Flaws Of Couture

SWERVE! Naw Boo, She's pretty period!  In society big women are not traditionally looked at as being beautiful especially in America.  When an attractive full figure woman is seen people usually say she has a pretty face or she's pretty for a big girl.  This statement sweatshirt from Flaws of Couture's Pretty Period Collection is challenging society and the views of the ignorant when it comes to size and skin color.  "Pretty For A Big Girl?" is a not a statement but a question; one that should make a provincial mind wonder and think about how a statement like such can make a person feel.  This top is a must have for anyone that wants to make a statement and support that big women can be attractive as any other size.   FOC also will be releasing a "Pretty For A Dark Skin Girl?" sweatshirt soon so be on the lookout.

 What I Wore

top- Flaws of Couture (here)

leggings- Forever 21

boots- Ugg

purse- Louis Vuitton Speedy 35

lipcolor- MAC Nightmoth liner w/Limecrime D'lilac & MAC Media

Oh La La Look At Her Legs Featuring Donatella Tights

During the colder months its important to dress in layers to stay warm  and look chic.  One of the easiest ways to layer is to wear tights under your dress, skirt or shorts.  I headed out to a book club meeting in the Over Knee Stripped Suspender tights that can be found here.  The tights looked great with combat boots and an over sized sweater.

I am no stranger to Donatellas.com from a previous review seen here.  The website has been redesigned and the navigation and shopping experience is better than ever.  This London based company provides sexy, trendy, and patterned plus size tights for sizes 1X-6X!  Now personally, when shopping for plus size tights I usually buy a size bigger because I like my tights to fit over my belly, not under it.  I especially like Donatella's because their tights are made of a strong material and seem to run true to size.  Depending on what you do in the tights you should be able to wear them more than once.  Unfortunately, my tights ended up with a run in them today, I'm guessing from the metal chair I sat in.  Never less, I will wear them again and add some more holes to the run to acquire a grunge look.

If you want to try these tights make sure you check out Donatella's information below:

www.donatellas.com

www.facebook.com/donatellaslondon

www.twitter.com/DonatellasUK

What I Wore

top-Forever 21

sweater-Forever 21

tights-Donatella's

shorts-Torrid jeans cut to shorts

boots-Doc Marten

lipcolor-MAC Reel Sexy with MAC Cork liner

 

Lace Me Up, Scottie!

One of the hottest trends of this season is the lace up thigh high boot.  How else can you scream 'Come and get it.", "I'm the s$@t.", and be a sexy siren without them?  When I first saw Emily B's Instagram post of a thigh high laced up boot I feel in love.  This shoe is edgy and sexy and immediately makes any outfit a killer one.  These boots will look best with a mini drew or shirt and can also be worn with shorts, leggings and jeans.  Ever since New York Fashion Week when designers like Emilio Pucci, Alexander McQueen, and Tony Bianco (here) showed their sexy boots they have been featured on many celebrities.

ith new designs come inspired designs and make it realistic and practical for the everyday fashionista like myself a chance to snag a pair.  Check out some of the places to grab a look a like and get on trend with this seasons must have!  Check out these stores to find the Ziginy Piarry lace up boot at  bakers shoes, bdonna boutique and many Instagram boutiques or check out similar shoes like bebe shoes Tayrn lace up boot.  

$170-$210

I scored a pair of Ziginy Piarry Boots from Bakers Shoes with a 20% off coupon..SWEET!  So many ideas for outfits,stay tuned and happy shopping!

Boom Dynamite

To celebrate two close friends birthdays I headed out to have a night on the town.  Marva and Erica's birthday was a club celebration with a bunch of pretty baddies and we danced the night away.  I wore the very popular 3.1 Phillip Lim for target Terry Sweatshirt Boom Print top with a midi leatherette skirt from Luxe Vain Boutique.  I wanted to dress this top up by wearing a deep dark lipstick and flirty strappy shoes.  The patterned clutch and up-do completed my glam comfortable look and I enjoyed my night with friends.

What I Wore

top- Target 

skirt- Luxe Vain

shoes- Michael Antonio (vintage)

earrings- Forever 21

clutch- Rue 114

lipcolor- MAC Nightmoth liner w/MAC Film Noir & MAC Riri Woo