Showing posts with label gastric sleeve. Show all posts
Showing posts with label gastric sleeve. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Life & Times of a Full Figured Fashionista BOOK LAUNCH/ NETWORKINGEXTRAVAGANZA!


The Life & Times of a Full Figured Fashionista will be hosting a book launch party for the first novel Saturday, August 15th at 176 7th Avenue Paterson, NJ! 
Come and enjoy:
*Networking
*Music
*Food
*Book Signing/Reading
*Drinks
*Raffle Prizes 
*And Swag Bags!

*ONLY FOR PICK UP AT THE EVENT, PLEASE RESERVE BELOW!*

Please reserve your copy today, links to Eventbrite is:

Who's helping to make the dream a reality?

Shay from SW Consulting at ShayRozay.com



And also the Event Planner to the Stars, Iasha Harris of Dazzling Touch Events! 


Thank you for ALL your support! Don't forget to get your copy!

MEET THE AUTHOR! 

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th 2015. 
176 East 7th Steeet, Paterson NJ
EVENT STARTS AT 4:00pm









Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Artists SPOTLIGHT!


If you haven't guessed by now, Fashion Plus is debuting and new segment and its totally dedicated to showcasing new artists! Twice a month starting March 4th, 2015 Fashion Plus Blog will be showcasing ARTST SPOTLIGHT, giving recognition to upcoming and established artists of all genres! It doesn't matter what your art form is, everyone is welcome!

CRITERIA:
1. Be an artist
2. In the email: send three photos, resume (body of work), where it can be found if not your own site, short bio including interests, goals, and personal philosophy.
3. Contact info
4. Send email to Fabulouslyp.blogspot.com with ARTISTS SPOTLIGHT in the subject line

ATTENTION ARTISTS OF ALL TYPES! I'm developing a new segment on my blog and Youtube highlighting established and upcoming artists. If you RAP, DRAW, RECITE SPOKEN WORD, SINGERS, DANCERS, MODELS, WRITERS, COMEDIANS, DESIGNERS, and MAKEUP ARTISTS, ETC.

This is my way of SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT ARTISTS, as one myself I know how hard it is to get a start. I will select one artist a month to highlight on my media outlets. This is FREE exposure for all! PLEASE SERIOUS INQUIRES ONLY! 

If interested email me with Artist Spotlight in the subject to Fabulouslyp@gmail.com

#artist #urbanfiction #urbanliterature #pluspositive #plussizelife #fullfigured #fashion #psmodels #writers #publishing #bbw #blackart #bbwmovement #motivation #vsg#weightlosstransformation #novelist #naturalhaircommunity #curvacious #curvesreign #creativemind 

NEWS & UPDATES:
Greeting fellow beautiful people, I have lots of great news to share. First, I will be dropping my book cover in March, and I'm adding this new segment to my blog and Youtube, so PLEASE stay tuned for that. 

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Monday, February 9, 2015

Full Figured Outfit of the day!


Hello beautiful people! lately I've been trying not to shop. Due to my weight loss surgery I've dropped 100 pounds and for a girl like me than means a NEW wardrobe. But, because my weight hasn't stabilized yet buying clothes would be a waste of money :-(. So I've been indulging in accessories starting with these two handbags from Express.

1. Patent Bowler Bag


2. Hawaiian Print Bowler Bag



But that's not enough to satisfy the shopping beast on my back. So, strolling through Nordstrom I came upon an Adrianna Papell Colorblock Sheath Dress. Available in sizes 14-24, I had to try it on! The fit was AMAZING, and I have to say your girl was looking type professional, with a hint of SEXY! Yes, I made my big girls proud. The only think that stopped me from buying the dress, was the fact that the strap was falling off of my shoulders (sad face), and my weight hadn't stabilized yet; Gastric Sleeve surgery has struck again!

But I just had to show you how the dress looked on me, now being able to fit a size 20; which is six sizes smaller than I use to be, I'm on the road to finding my healthy! Check out the dress that has given me LIFE!





* Stay tuned for more!*


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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Conversations and Cocktails!



GOOD FRIENDS + DRINKS OVER CRUSHED ICE + GREAT CONVERSATION = MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME & FRIENDS THAT ARE MORE LIKE FAMILY




Hola Fashionistas, I know that your just as happy as I am that the holidays are over! Now it's time to relax and let all that holiday madness melt away like last years New Years Eve Resolutions. And what great way to forget about the bills you racked up. than to get turned up with good friends. CHEERS ANYONE?

Sometimes the best therapy is conversation. Get some friends together and have a good old fashion GIRLS NIGHT IN! When was the last time you and close friends got together to talk mess, man bash, and just plan act a fool? Go ahead and count how long it's been...I'll wait. 

Listen, we've all built up much stress in the passing year; and I vote we leave it there. Reflect on what was done, and move on; because we all know that life is too damn short to dwell on things we can't change.



Don't know what to do for Girls Night In? Try this:

1. Set a date for friends to come over.

2. Also, make the get together a pot luck so that everyone can bring their best dish. What's a G2G (get together) without food! 

3. Put a friend in charge of drinks! We all have the one friend that's an amateur mixologist, and knows every fruity drink known to man that can rival the knowledge of Jon Taffer. 

4. Its your job as host/hostess to make sure everyone is having a good time, so try to think of fun things to do that doesn't make you look like a school girl having a sleep over. 
        - get some great 'man hater' movies or chick flicks like Singles Mothers Club or Think Like A Man.
        - plan to have a stripper surprise ypur friends!
        - besides alcohol, make sure there is wine on deck!
        - play a few {drinking} games, or whatever games you guys like.

Bottom line be creative, not two people like the same things. Also, know that you can't please everyone; so if you get a complainer don't take it to heart. Just keep in mind that this person is miserable not matter what anyone does, and mental note not to invite them to the next g2g.


Really, Conversations & Cocktails is about just that! Have fun with friends, do some catching up on each others lives, and reminisce. Good friends are hard to come by, and if you guys really care about each other you'll never lose them; but just because you care deeply dosnt mean you don't have to work in the relationship, it means you have to work hard to keep it! 




Monday, December 29, 2014

Holiday Outfit Of The Day


Tis the season for great outfits, and yes your girl partook in the festivities! The holidays can be stressful on everyone, but imagine shopping for family, working, cooking, writing, and traveling to three different destinations; I think I just defined holiday burnout! Nevertheless, I looked fabulous while doing it. Veiw my holiday travel look!

1. Top from Ashley Stewart 



2. Belt: Lane Bryant, leggings: local plus size store



3. Boots: Avenue, Bracelet: Gift




4. Earrings: Baublebar, Necklace: Nordstrom. Lips: M.A.C. Ruby Woo, Brick liner, Russian Red Gloss. Jacket: YoursClothing UK



Thanx for tuning in!

What's going on for 2015??



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Saturday, August 30, 2014

The Diary Of A FAT Fashionista: The Non-Networking Party



In a recent post to my Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/FashionPlusBlog), I mentioned becoming a little more picky about attending events. The reason for that post is because I would to feel bad about not being able to attend events, due to my day job and missing my chance to make connections with others in the plus industry. That was then and this is NOW! As you know. Some events a blogger can get in on a press pass, or if your well known a guest list of some sort; but if your like me and have been blogger about two years and not very well known most of the time I end up paying my way into an event. And when you add the cost of transportation (and a killer outfit, because you can't go looking scruffy) that's a lot of COINS!




I've realized that most events that are labeled "Networking" or otherwise resemble something closely related to a family or class reunion. For example, if you've ever attended a fashion show most of the audience members have close relations to the models, and therefore come to support. Those people are not there to make industry connections, and the industry professionals that are in attendance are few. Also, let's say you actually attend an event that has industry people in abundance; most of them already know each other (if they've been in the biz for a while) and tend to clique up. A newcomer can find themselves on an island all their own without a lifeboat, a paddle, or even a strong wond to get them to the main land; basically what I'm saying is...YOUR SHIT OUTTA LUCK! 

So, I've decided to be a bit more choicy when it comes to an event that I have to pay to attend. I love a good fashion show as well as the next FATSHIONISTA, but I'm going to make it point not to attend competitions that don't feature a boutique or new designers. Instead, I'm going to set my sights on launch parties, magazine events, or a forum of some kind. Not every event requires your attendence, you know what your looking for as far as the type of people you want to have association with; so you would have to alter the events you attend in order to attract a more specific crowd. 

Listen, I'm not saying be ultra exclusive to the point of snobbery. But for me, I'm just being more mindful of we're I spend my time and money. I want to actually make connections with people that will eventually put me into a category of being a great industry professional among my Plus Size Fashion peers. I love meeting new people and building lasting relationships, I just don't want to waist my time doing it. There are some events I wish I could attend and can't and that is also a main reason why I'm prioritizing my event schedule, so that the really important events are higher up on my list. 

Have you ever been unable to attend an event fashion or otherwise, and felt horrible about it? 



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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Plus Size Work Outfit Of The Day!



Hey beautiful people! This is my work outfit for the day for 8/25/14. I'm so excited to take my new body out for a spin, lol! Honestly since my weight loss it's been more fun to get dressed everyday. As of now I'm 51 pounds down! Woohoo! I'll be bringing you guys my story soon, but for now let's get to the fashion! 

 I have on:
Top: Curvylicious Clothing Round Neck Tunic Top
 Belt: Torrid
Necklace: Forever21
Skirt: Sealed With A Kiss Designs
Shoes: Nine West
Purse: Amazon





Thursday, August 7, 2014

Work Outfit Of The Day!

This outfit of the day is for 8/7/14.

Just getting back to work after having Gastric Sleeve surgery, and I'm finding that most of my old clothes are fitting me so much better than before and with a few small accessories to vamp up the outfit; this curvy girl is feeling her new look! I honestly can't wait to see more progress!

Outfit Detailes:

Top: Forever21 Plus Sizes
Belt: Torrid
Necklace: Forever21
Pants/Handbag: Avenue 
Shoes: Nine West

My motto: Raise the bar so high, that there is no bar. 

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Curved Fashionista Of The Week!


I want to say thank you to Curved Fashion for selecting me as a featured Fashionista of the Week! Below is the details of my interview. Please follow Curved Fashion on Instagram!

Outfit details: 1
Dress/Belt: Lane Bryant
Earrings: Nordstrom
Glasses: Coach
Necklace: Icing 
Shoes: Specially made by a friend

Outfit details: 2
Top: Torrid
legging: Avenue
Shoes: Avenue
Earrings/Necklace: Icing
Glasses: Coach

Hello beautiful people! My name is Dominique Ali, I'm 29 from New Jersey as of now I'm a size 26; and I'm a plus size fashion blogger. 

What makes me a Curvy Fashionista? Not taking no or allowing my size to hinder me from success as a plus size blogger/writer. Fashion and writing is my passion, combining the two loves makes me feel as if the double standard between plus sizes and straight sizes doesn't exist. 

I started fashion blogging, because I felt like plus size fashion was under appreciated and didn't get the notice it deserved. Hey, Big girls want to look good too! And why shouldn't we? Thus, Fashion Plus Blog (www.Fabulouslyp.blogspot.com) was born. In my blog I touch on other issues in the plus community that no other blogger talked about that I wanted to be voiced; so I gave voice to them myself. Also, I've recently had Gastric Sleeve surgery to improve the quality of my health. I've been documenting my progress pre and post surgery you can view my videos on Youtube (www.Youtube.com/user/dom4fashionplus). 

My motto: Raise the bar so high, that there is no bar. 

Find me on social media:

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/FashionPlusBlog 

INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/PlusSizePrincessDom 

BLOGSPOT: www.Fabulouslyp.blogspot.com