Sunday, May 5, 2013

CONFESSIONS of a Plus Size Fashion Blogger: Don't judge me at first glance, Get to know me first




Hello Beautiful People! I've been thinking of creating this CONFESSIONS series for a while but I wasn't exactly sure of how to approach the subject. So I'm going to speak from my heart and hope that you guys can understand where I'm coming from. In my other posts I gave you a glimpse of what is was like to grow up plus size in this series I won't give peaks, but the whole picture.

Thank you guys so much for rocking out with me and supporting me on my blog and YouTube as well as other social media outlets. Today the blinders come off, and if you were never plus size after I'm done you will know about it.
Uniquely me!

The first thing I want to say is that being Plus Size or Full Figured doesn't mean you are not healthy, nor does it mean that you are. When I started blogging my purpose was and STILL is to get the message out there that WE ARE BEAUTIFUL TOO to sum it up. But the question really is why does that message have to keep being re-iterated over and over? I think it's because we've been painted as being ugly, fat, nobody cares about you for so long that it starts to become us, we except what other people think we are and live with it; I was NEVER that type. I have lost MANY a friend because I would allow them to put me in that category of: Oh your the fat girl in the group(Cause as you can see, your girl is FAR from ugly) so you hold the purse. This is usually the part where I would shout obscenities, but I'm going to keep it classy today.

So, because of that its my mission to let my sistas (and brothas) know that I understand, I've been through it too.

I've been through so many different phases trying to figure out who I am and what I want to achieve, so I think my experience is what makes it easy for me to say some of the things that will come to this series. The first thing that was the most OBVIOUS was that I had to stop looking for validation. It didn't happen on purpose, it was more like I was drafted into in but it happened all the same.When I was younger, I use to think that if I wasn't "Perfect" that I wouldn't be able to compete in the same arena with people (women) who had what I deemed better features than I did. So, in my mind if I had a scar, didn't say the right thing, made a miscalculation or misstep that I would not be redeemable. So, being a typical GEMINI I went( and still do!) HARD on everything I set out to do. For me failure is NOT an option. After a while, I asked myself; "Am I doing this for me, or for the approval of other people?"



I changed my way of thinking, I learned to except me. It was hard some days is harder than others, but I
know that I WILL succeed because I believe in me and it doesn't matter what the critics say, hell they need me to stay employed. My greatest love outside of my family is doing this blogging, writing, and being honest with you guys! Full figured fashion is one aspect of me, in Confessions were going to go a little bit deeper.







As this series continues I will touch on different scenarios and situations, hopefully you guys can relate to it; if not please try to understand it. Life isn't about always trying to get it right, but living it right for as long as you can.









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Sunday, April 21, 2013

Plus Size Essentials: Must haves for spring/summer





 Hi Beautiful People! In my search for great plus size fashion for the spring/summer I've come across some great finds that I wanted to share with you guys! Everything you'll see are all plus sized or at plus size retailers. Tell me what you think of each of them? Are they FIERCE or FAIL?








So loving this Braid in Manhattan necklace from Fashion to Figure.






First Braid Stretch Bracelet from Fashion to Figure.
 Flair Des Lis Ponte Tank Top from Fashion to Figure.
 Winning Points Dot Print Tank Top.




Swim Dress from Old Navy.



Women's plus Slub Knit Halter cover up from Old Navy.












Forever 21 Extended calf boot.




Forever 21 Studded tank





Fitted Blazer from Forever 21




Torrid Scarlet Peep Toe Heel







Cream and Black Dorsey Heel from Torrid.


JC Penney Worthington Belted Glam Dress.




Worthington Square Neck Color Block Dress from JC Penney.



Monif C Bridgette Cape Black Dress in Nude




Steve Madden Dafni Bootie.







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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Are you comfortable in your CURVY?



 How comfortable in the shape of your body? Many women struggle with this question. As young girls we are taught that beauty is what people can see and not what they feel. When I say taught, I don't mean by our parents or teachers; I mean by visual images. Perceptions of what the American standard of beauty is or can be. How about we change that perception? How? By asking ourselves the basic question of am I comfortable in my curvy?

How can you tell if you or another woman is comfortable in their curvy? Easily done, watch how they move, they way they carry themselves or their weight. If she moves with a flow or grace like walking from one point to the next is effortless, then YES she is comfortable in her curvy.

If a women hides herself under large ill fitting clothing, doubts herself before anyone else gets the chance to, and walks with a discomfort that makes others uncomfortable by watching her move; then it's safe to assume that this woman is not comfortable in her own skin. How can this woman(women) move past how they see or feel about themselves to project a positive image that can radiate from the inside out? 

For years I've had friends of all sizes and plus size women in particular seem to not know how to carry themselves so that they; and people around them are at ease. Have you ever seen a plus size girl with jeans or other clothes so tight that her clothes are screaming LET US FREE! And when they  move the discomfort is visible?  That is clearly a woman who is not comfortable in her curvy. A woman  is truly comfortable all the above occurrences will not happen.

It really hurts me to see my sisters look as if they're hating who they are when really its who they are that makes them a better woman. Can you name women in the public eye who are curvy and beautiful? And in being comfortable in their own beauty has changed the way society views CURVY women?



I for one am going to continue to fight the good fight in hopes that one day women like myself & others will be accepted in the fashion industry. It took most of my adult years to accept my own body, and that was mostly due to what I saw boys were interested in when they were looking at girls to date. And some of those insecurities carried over into adulthood until I was able to understand and challenge what people thought beauty was.

So, I challenge you to challenge others into changing what they consider the standard of beauty to be. In the meantime stay Beautiful, Confident, & Sexy!

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Monday, March 18, 2013

PlusSizePrincessDom is now on INSTAGRAM!

Hello beautiful people, I'm now on Instagram at PlusSizePrincessDom please follow me! On Instagram we will be taking plus size fashion on the street, up close, & personal. Together we're going to see how real women wear clothes, style, complement, & shop! Beautiful people, real women have CURVES and were going to e pore them together.

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Sunday, March 10, 2013

Sexy turns Plus Size: My shopping trip to Torrid



Hello Dolls! I recently went on a shopping trip to Torrid. For those of you who don't know Torrid is a trendy plus size store more for twenty somethings; originally it was for people who are into Gothic type clothes, but they have branched out and really hit the mark on what a full figured women that's in her twenties likes to wear & that she wants to be sexy and trendy; instead of matronly and in bad taste. so here are a few photos of some outfits I tried on and bought.






This top I wore to work, it felt great against my skin and I felt good in it. I think it flattered my curves without revealing too much.













This is the back of it. I thought that the back being out would be too revealing but it turned out to be PERFECT!
















A better picture from the front.











This is the same top in a shimmery black color, ok I'm one of those girls that will buy the same top in different colors; because it can be worn to different occasions. Like this one for instance can be worn to a club, or party whereas the other one would be only for the office type setting. With this top I can be more playful and dress it up with booties or a high heel and accessories to give it an evening or club look.







I love this top! This is what I call multipurpose. I can were it to school or work; and dress it up to go out with my girls! It has a open section over the chest, and has a piece of fabric across the neck. I think I love this top because of the chest area. If  you don't know me I love to push my breasts up and attempt to give myself a more hour glass figure. I am plus size, but I have lost a little weight and I'm shaping up nicely. This top shows my shape coming in.

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Usually, I don't like dresses; and that's because I always felt awkward in them. But every once in a while I find a dress that gives me the look & feel that I want. Though not the greatest picture; this dress is gorgeous on me. It's free flowing across my stomach so I can hide it a bit, I'm going to pair it with a short wrap to frame my top and make it look better or cleaner shaped, a pair of booties to give me some height (because I'm a shorty,lol), and a pair of fish net type tights(like the one's below) to finish it off.






These would be what I have in mind to make sexy legs, even SEXIER!








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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Plus size or full figured doesn't mean FAT!



For years women have been laboring under the misconception that a curvy woman is automatically considered a FAT woman. The stigma has lasted for as long as fashion has existed. Why? It was always thought that a woman has a shape outside of a straight line, she is fat or more commonly known as now is obese. This concept is simply not true. Like everything else in life there are degrees to measure the body type of a woman.

But I'm not talking about measuring, I'm more concerned with how we as women are made to feel when it's suggested that to be attractive you have to fit this perfect mold that all or most people want to be categorized as.

No! You do not have to be fat to be plus size. What prompted me to discuss this further it a conversation I had with a friend. During this conversation I realized I knew many people who thought of curvy women as plus size; including themselves. And for some women to come to the realization that they are not the size they use to be or not the size they want to be is scary. So what happens? You  and I both know what happens... They go after clothing that doesn't make them feel good or sexy, but depressed because it doesn't drape the right way on their bodies.

Question: Why do we lie?

Why is it so hard to come to grips with the fact that 'I need a bigger size?'  Why when we consider cars, money, houses, etc bigger is better; with people sweet is petite? And it echoes so loudly that soon that's all we hear and it becomes our obsession. Healthy is one thing forcing your body to conform to another persons standards is another story entirely.

Looking at clothing ads for full figured women you will see that most of those women are not plus size because their FAT; but because they have large breast, and wide hips. In what world is LARGE BREASTS and WIDE HIPS ever wrong?

Listen, I am every bit full figured. I have large breasts, wide hips, round stomach and yes I could be healthier but over all I am happy with myself.  I would rather buy clothes that fit and look good on me regardless of its size; then to buy something much smaller, makes me look a HOT MESS, and get me all the wrong attention simply out of pure vanity of a number size no one will see because the tags are on the inside of my clothes... Tell me what is the problem with that?

No, you don't have to be fat to be considered full figured; but you do have to be dumb to consider yourself anything short of it!

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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Lost In You

If you follow my blog, Facebook, or YouTube page then you know I love to write. Nothing makes me feel better especially on times of stress. The best thing about writing is the places the story can take you, the images in your mind, and the mystery of the authors meaning. Writing is a wonderful outlet, has beautiful imagery, and if its a great body of work can stimulate others. This poem I wrote is one that suggests mystery(for me anyway), I wonder if you can guess what is being talked about?

Lost In You:

You've caressed my face with your warm feel,
Intoxicated my senses with your sweet sent,
I've danced to your song, loving the rhythm you gave me,
Taking the deepest of breaths,
I'm lost in you.

I am lost in your your eyes and what lies underneath,
The deepest of browns that pierce through me,
I've inhaled your honeyed breath,
And tasted the sweetest of flavors,
Engulfed by your essence,
I bend to your pleasure,
I'm lost in you.

I've traced and outlined your body too many times to count,
Chronicling a blueprint in my mind of the reaction you've caused,
I've slept in the softness of you;hours of bliss,
To awaken comforted by the memory of your kiss,
I am lost in you.

*I wrote this with the intent to bring life to something that had none. I guess this was my attempt at showing growth as a writer. Please try and see if you can figure out what or who I'm talking about.

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