Target Launches Bridal Collection (And Not One Wedding Dress is Over $129)

Reblogged from StyleCaster: Sorry bridezillas, but we think this is genius: Target has launched an in-house line of bridal dresses called Tevolio—and it's quite chic. The kicker: Every wedding...

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY FROM THE CURVY SOCIALITE

I just wanted to take a moment and wish all the mothers, grandmothers, and the women who are the nurturer to those around them a very happy Mother’s Day.

“DARE” TO BE BOLD: New Plus Magazine Launches with Spring Issue

Okay. Okay. I can here some of you muttering under your breath already with, “not another one.” This isn’t the first nor will it be the last plus magazine that will burst on to the market but I...

In Loving Memory….

Two years ago, we lost a beautiful star in the plus community. Let us all take a moment and remember Mia Amber Davis and the amazing woman that she was.

BEAUTY: What I’m Loving Now

The last few weeks have been hectic to say the least with a cross country trip to Los Angeles, a huge photo shoot with the Ladies’ Home Journal (OMG! I can’t wait until the September issue comes...

Rachel Roy Launches 'The Life' With Guest Lauren Bush Lauren

Reblogged from Style News - StyleWatch - People.com: Designer Rachel Roy knows she has an enviable life, with access to some of the coolest people and most beautiful places in the world. And she's...

ARCHITECTS OF DREAMS ONE STORY AT A TIME

Reblogged from : The Ladies Who Lunch with Latisha Daring Comes to Washington, DC NEW YORK NY— The Ladies Who Lunch movement continues in the District Of Columbia. Latisha Daring, successful...

BREAKING NEWS….eloquii by The Limited is being phased out!

A little over a year ago, the plus size fashion world was all a buzz with the launch of eloquii, a fashion forward plus line by The Limited. Featuring accessories to outerwear and everything in...

RED CARPET STYLE: 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

During awards season, another weekend means another awards show. This past weekend, Hollywood feted their shining stars at the 19th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. So who scored big in the style...

POLITICAL FASHION: A New York State of Mind at the 2013 Inaugural Balls

It seems that it was definitely a “New York State of Mind” with the inaugural ball fashion. First Lady Michelle Obama was a “Lady in Red” last night in a custom-made gown by New York designer Jason...

POLITICAL FASHION: The 57th Presidential Inauguration

First Lady Michelle Obama’s new haircut (the beauty world all agrees that bangs suit her perfectly) was definitely a trending topic for the past few days, but today everyone is talking about the...

RED CARPET TRENDS: 2013 Golden Globe Awards

Last week’s People’s Choice Awards saw a debut of an emerging trend on the red carpet. But the 2013 Golden Globes Awards brought a new trend and a resurgence of an oldie but goodie. So who was a...

BUZZ: Is Beyoncé the New Face of H&M?

Reblogged from Style News - StyleWatch - People.com: ASNY/SDFL/Splash News Online If the rumors on Twitter are true, Queen Bey can add yet another line to her already very long and impressive...

AWARDS STYLE: 2013 People’s Choice Awards

Last night’s People’s Choice Awards served as the official kick-off to the 2013 Awards season. It also gave us a glimpse of possible trends for this year’s red carpet fashion. So what were some of...

'Vogue Italia' Features Its First-Ever Asian Cover Model

Reblogged from Style News - StyleWatch - People.com: Courtesy Vogue Italia Vogue Italia, the magazine known for taking a stand against anorexia and promoting the use of black models in fashion,...

THE PLUS SIZE FASHION REVOLUTION CONTINUES DURING NEW YORK FASHION WEEK WITH ANN NAHARI

Reblogged from : Ann Nahari Teams with the UnderWraps Agency for New York Fashion Week Presentation NEW YORK CITY—JANUARY 3, 2013 – Los Angeles-based plus size fashion brand, Ann Nahari...

Happy New Year from the Curvy Socialite!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM THE CURVY SOCIALITE!

Wishing you and yours a very happy and joyous holiday season.

SAVE THE DATE: Full Figured Fashion Week 2013

The next Full Figured Fashion Week will be June 17th through the 22nd, 2013 in New York City. Mark your calendars! In the meantime, be on the look out for Gwen DeVoe and her team. They’re coming to...

BEAUTY REVIEW: Pump up the Volume with Living Proof’s AMP2

I’ve had another amazing opportunity to guest blog for a fellow New York Blogger Collective member. This time, I reviewed Living Proof‘s newest hair care product, Amp2 for the fabulous Glasgow...

MORE THAN JUST A PRETTY DRESS: Designer to Watch, Elif Katik

Lawrence Durrell once said that “….artists are born not made.” This is the quote that came to mind when I first met Turkish-born Holland-bred, Elif Katik. A woman who sees the world in bold colors...

LANCASTER PARIS TEAMS WITH MODEL ELSA HOST ON NEW SPRING CAPSULE COLLECTION

The famed French accessories brand,Lancaster Paris, recently unveiled their latest capsule collection for spring 2013. The new collection, a collaboration with the face of the brand, Swedish model...

POLITICAL FASHION 101: Michelle Obama v. Anne Romney

Surprisingly, before midnight on November 7th, the 45th President of the United States had been determined. This capped off the most expensive (if not one of the most expensive) campaign seasons in...

BEAUTY: FALL INSPIRATION (Essie Fall Colors)

As I watch as New York gets ready for it’s second storm in as many weeks, I attempted to regain some sense of normalcy. Finding myself in midtown, I ventured into one of my favorite nail salons for...

Chrisette Michele: I Became A Vegan, Un-Afraid To Show My True Self (VIDEO)

Reblogged from Celebrity News & Style for Black Women: Chrisette Michele took a much-needed break from the music industry. What’s she been up to? Glad you asked! The Grammy award-winning songstress...

TRICK-OR-TREATING IN STYLE

If you’re like me, you’re suffering from cabin fever because of Hurricane Sandy. She may have beaten us up a little, but you know we New Yorkers are a resilient people….and a people who like to...

Limited Subway Service to Begin Tomorrow; Here's the Schedule

Reblogged from Observer: At a press conference earlier this afternoon, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and MTA Chairman Joe Lhota announced that New York City’s subway system will restore service on a number of...

MADE IN MANHATTAN: Caitlin Kelly Designer Swimwear

We’ve all been watching the Presidential debates (seriously, Election Day is a little over 2 weeks away) and so know the state of the economy. It seems to be at the top of everyone’s hot topics...

Tru Diva Launches New Collection & Website; Searches for New Face for the Brand

Reblogged from : Veronica Lipscomb, the design mind behind plus fashion brand, Tru Diva (www.trudiva.com), announced she is hosting a trunk show later this month to celebrate the relaunch of her...

TIP-TOE THROUGH THE JULEPS WITH ME (Beauty Review)

Every two weeks, I make an effort to treat myself to a mani-pedi at my local nail salon. It’s kind of my own little therapeutic moment when I don’t have to worry about the needs of clients (FYI,...