I can’t believe it’s been one year since I officially started Style Plus Curves! It’s been an incredible journey…I’ve met so many wonderful, gorgeous people…attended a ton of fabulous events…and shopped, shopped, and shopped some more! I even started a series of events (Chic Swaps) to help me clean out my closets and find loving homes for the clothes that weren’t quite right for me. I became part of Kiyonna’s Blogger Brigade and have loved representing them! It’s been quite a year, and I am looking forward to all of the experiences yet to come! Thank you to all of my readers–blogging definitely wouldn’t be so fun without all of you. I’m so happy that I’ve gotten to meet many of you in person…and on Twitter!

To celebrate my one year blog-o-versary, I’ve compiled a list of my Top Twelve Looks from this year! Which one is your favorite????

#1: This is my favorite outfit ever! Kiyonna Betsey Ruched Dress in Leopard print; Lane Bryant blazer. Original post here.

#2: This was a close runner up…this dress is amazing and I couldn’t stop smiling all night! Peplum and lace dress from Forever 21. Original post here.

#3: My feather cape was probably the BEST purchase I made all year!!! Feather cape and slinky black ruched dress from Forever 21; over the knee boots via TJ Maxx. Original post here.

#4: Cape on Cape action!!! LOVE. Original post here.

#5: Casual cape-ing. 🙂 Original post here.

 

#10: Just bought this gorgeous, bright Igigi dress a few weeks ago at vive la femme. It makes me feel so happy and ladylike! Original post here.

#12: I just had to put another peplum outfit in here. This awesome skirt is from Asos Curve and the top is from Forever 21. Original post here.

Thanks for helping me make this an amazing year!

When I wandered down to the MDA City Apartments in June for the PLAY Fashion Show, I really had no idea what I was in for. I had no idea that this fundraiser and rooftop party had 3 different purposes. One was to celebrate vintage fashion and accessories from designers and shops such as: Outside the Box Vintage, Rehabd Vintage, Venus Meets Vintage, Gabrielle Zwick, True Blessyn, LeThrift, Adela Red and Jae. The second purpose was to show support for equality and gay rights. The third was to raise funds to support the Sankofa Theater Company.


Well, it did all three with style! I met up with my friend Perry and had fun browsing some of the vendors set up in the beautiful space.

I couldn’t keep the different designers straight as they wound their way through the room, but here are some snaps of my favorite outfits….

It’s hard for me to pick a favorite look! Which one do you like the best???
See even more (and much better!) pics from the event here: Rubencantu Photography.

On a steamy afternoon in June, I went down to Millennium Park for a unique fashion event. It was a celebration of jewelry and fun accessories coordinated by Cha’rron of CChicChicago. I was so honored to be invited!

Even though the heat got the better of me (do NOT wear a pencil skirt with an acetate lining in 90 degree heat!), the event was a success and I think that the new season of Nicole Designs All accessories was launched in style! Here are a few pics from the event…and more can be seen on their Facebook page.

This is the striking runway created for the goddesses.

I stole a quick moment with Cha’rron, even though she was busy organizing last minute details!

Loved the little gift boxes left on the seats! It contained some bath salts and gel that are sure to be refreshing.

Just a few of the “rocks” on display at the show.

I ran into Jaye of Curvatude…who was in bloom herself at the garden!

My pictures didn’t really do the models and jewels justice, so here’s a quick video that shows the final walk. 

Nicole, the designer, greets the crowd after the show.

Just a few of the goddesses! Don’t you love the bright feather earrings??

Beautiful girls!!

It was a very nice event and with this many goddesses on her side, it’s gonna be a great season for Nicole Designs All. 🙂