Plus Size OOTD! Supporting Awareness

 

 As discussed in a previous blog October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and in bring notice to an illness that affect so many many different organizations are lending their support by raising funds, participating in walks, buying merchandise baring the pink ribbon logo, and also wearing pink in general. Today, I as well as my co-workers wore pink to support the cause! 

From head to toe, the scarf is from Nordstrom Brass Plum Department

The necklace is from a boutique in my hometown!
The Top is from Lane Bryant.
The Sweater is from Forever 21.
 

The Belt is from Lane Bryant.
The Pants are from Avenue. 
The Shoes are by Puma, and are from Nordstrom.

Plus Size Outfit Of The Day: I Feel Pretty, Oh So Pretty!

I feel pretty, oh so pretty! Yes luvs, since the weight has been coming off its so much fun to dress. I still have my bum days like everyone else where I don't feel like putting on my face and assessories; but overall I'm having a blast with clothes buried in my closest that haven't seen the light of day for who knows how long. 

Let's play dress up! Instead of making a purchase every time you want a different look, try mixing and matching pieces that you haven't worn in a while. It doesn't matter if it's in or out of season, just as long as you look and feel comfortable; with an added touch of being gorgeous! 

ROCK OUT WITH YOUR...STYLE OUT!

What I'm wearing:

- Lace Top/Tiered Faux Pearls: Forever21

- Earring: Nordstrom

- Belt: Torrid

- Skirt: Sealed With A Kiss (SWAK Designs)

- Boots: Avenue 

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The Plus Size Poll! On The Come Up

Hola, Beautiful People! This is the first time I'm introducing The Plus Size Poll to Fashion Plus, I usually post my question via Instagram (www.Instagram.com/PlusSizePrincessDom) but I thought that the question I'm going to propose to you needs more air play than the few seconds of spotlight on Instagram. With that being said, I know that some of you guys in the plus industry can relate to attending events and trying to figure out which ones are worth your time, which would you would most benifits from, and which one will afford you the best connections. If you have, this is your chance to address your feeling in the matter.

Question: Do you or would you attend any events related to your industry regardless of if it would benifits you or not? Are you selective about events you attend that are hosted by entrepreneurs on the come up?

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Are you on the rise?

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Caner Awareness month, and in honor of the all women affect by this disease I'm dedicating this weeks post to the women who continue to fight the good fight and look beautiful will battling their illness.Before researching Breast Cancer, I didn't know much about it. The most I knew without researching is that it is deadly to some, and treatments include radiation treatment and/or mastectomy. I was basically ignorant to the causes of this illness. The first I found in my research was that Breast Cancer affects 1 in 8 women. Let's rewind that...1 in 8 woman, can you imagine that? Well, imagine this; get seven of your closest friends together, now visualize that one of you statistically may have a high chance of developing breast cancer. Scary right!

 What's the facts? 

Breast Cancer is caused by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal breast cells. It occurs as a result of abnormality in genes that regulate the growth of healthy cells. The presents of the mutated cells can divide like normal healthy cells usually do, and continue to replicate itself until a tumor is formed. 

There are 2 types of tumors. Tumors can be benign which isn't dangerous or it can be malignant which can has not only the ability to be dangerous, but deadly. Most likely cancerous, malignant cells can spread to other parts of the body causing the process to repeat.

*Information provided from BreastCancer.org

Fabulous regardless of diagnosis!

In fashion, we tend to want to make everything appear perfect regardless of the chaos born of trying to give the appearance of being flawless. In life we all know that avoiding chaos is damn near impossible, so instead of celebrating the the false sense of perfection we all crave; we should embrace if only for a moment the fact that beauty is found within. 

In honor of Breast Cancer Awarness Month I've found several retailers and designers that have georgous items that we all can wear to show support to women who fight everyday. 

(NOTE: these items are not all associated with Breast Cancer Awarness, I just thought it would be a great way for us plus sized girls to show support.)

We can show our support through fashion!

Zelie for She

Monif C

Bella Rene'

Torrid

Eloquii 

Hips & Curves

Amazon.com

Nordstrom

Asos Curve

Together We Conquer, Divided We Fall!

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The Blog Snob: The Content Of Your Character

                

*exposing crap ass blogging and writing*

What is a blog, if not the content or message the writer is attempting to convey to the masses. As a blogger/writer, I don't want to just paint a pretty picture, but to tell a story in such a way that it can inspire others to do the same. With that being said, I've read not only blogs; but magazine articles that are empty in its content. Some ramble on and on without a clear focus which confuses the reader. Instead of directly telling readers what's on the writers mind, they fill up space with some small reference to comedy or innuendos that can't or won't drive home the point. When I write on a particular subject I like for my content to flow and have a purpose. For me content is the steak and potatoes of the piece your writing, the photo content is the side dish, and the dessert is all the pieces coming together to form a cohesive thought. 

To create more content for your subject of choice is to really have a passion for what you are writing. If your not feeling it, then why should anyone else? Choose a subject that has merit and can make a valid point when writing. Above anything else make it make sense. It has to be relatable and understandable to different types of people not just your target audience; the goal of any artist is to be able to reach different people from all walks of life. That is what makes you, and your blog uniquely individual in the web world were most people copy each other's ideas and lose their initial voice. 

Remember these words when writing!

                                         

Pre plan your blogs, I know that it's hard to come up with original content that hasn't been done by others, but you know what you want to read or hear about and chances are there is someone else in the world that has those same concerns. Take a risk and be not afraid to fall. If but you should fall be not afraid to pick yourself back up again ~ Dominique A.

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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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