How happy are you with your curves? How many chances do you take in your day-to-day fashion? Sonsi is in the business of helping curvy women feel beautiful and confident, and they want to know how you feel about your curves. Find out your Curvy Quotient with this 2-minute test from Sonsi…and get personalized recommendations for outfits that will boost your CQ, as they call it.
I took the test and found out that I was Confidently Curvy – which means that I embrace my body and make bold fashion choices. 🙂 So, the Confidently Curvy looks are all a little edgy…from color blocked body-con dresses to leather paneled skirts to see-through lace tops. I knew that for my signature Sonsi look, I had to live up to the Confidently Curvy score, so I went all the way!
I chose a TIGER print dress from Queen Grace. Did I mention it was TIGER PRINT?? I have a closet full of animal prints, but I couldn’t pass this one up. I had to have this dress. It hits all of my high notes…from the printed jersey fabric, the black triangle darts at the waist, to the 3/4 length sleeves and the V neck that was just vampy enough for the office…this is a dress that says…I am CURVY, hear me ROAR!
With a dress that says so much, I didn’t need to over-accessorize…so I threw on some chunky gold jewelry and some black pumps and strutted right out the door.
Did y’all know that I’m from Alabama? That’s right…born and raised! And one of my all time favorite places in my hometown is the historic Alabama Theater. Golden columns, red velvet seats, antique organ, marble floors…it’s a beautiful place full of drama and glamour. I knew I had to do a photoshoot there the last time I was home, and this Kiyonna Luna Lace Dress in sapphire fit the mood of this gorgeous southern theater perfectly.
Sapphire is one of Kiyonna’s new colors for the Luna Lace dress, and it’s sublime. This color is so rich and flatters a number of skin tones, and it also comes in a luscious green called “Green Ivy.” One of my favorite features of this dress is the neckline, which is
augmented by a nude mesh insert…it looks revealing, but offers full
coverage, concealing bra straps! The waist is ruched and the skirt
flares down just past the knee–so ladylike!
Pencil skirts are a curvy girl’s best friend! I’ve said it countless times…but every time I put one on, I feel so powerful and shapely, that I have to say it again. Buy a pencil skirt….or 10. This floral printed Kiyonna pencil skirt will be a PERFECT start to your pencil skirt collection…or another fabulous addition! This one I ordered through my Gwynnie Bee account, and love it so much, I think I’m going to buy it!
You can absolutely opt for a basic black top, since this skirt’s bright colors bloom right off the fabric…but I went for a bright yellow draped-neck top from Eloquii that made the yellows in the skirt truly pop. Tuck the top in, and pull the pencil skirt up high on your abdomen, then cinch it with a belt….and that’s a recipe for fabulousness!
Some of you might be wondering…what? She wears glasses??? And when did her hair get so long??? Haha…well, no, I don’t wear glasses. I bought these at Claire’s and pull them out when I’m feeling particularly sassy. AND…I have in clip-in hair extensions!!! I’ll tell you all about it in another post, but for now let me just say that I’m a fan!
So, have I convinced you of the power of the pencil skirt? If you’re not sure, then add this one from Kiyonna to your Gwynnie Bee closet and play around with it. That’s what Gwynnie Bee is all about…having fun with fashion!
Ok, my lovelies. I’m headed to Memphis for the weekend! Keep an eye on my Instagram and Twitter feeds @stylepluscurves to see what I’m up to. xoxo
Have you seen this adorable movie yet??? I am obsessed with The Hairdresser (Die Friseuse). It’s German, it’s funny, it’s sweet, and–shockingly enough–it has a fat chick as the main character.
Kathi has just moved back to Berlin and is starting over with her still-not-ok-with-it daughter. She has a very colorful personality and fashion sense, and despite her unfortunate, but quirky obsession with fruit accessories, she pulls it off. She’s turned down on her first interview at a salon because she’s too fat. But the film is not really about her being fat…she just is, and it’s just another dimension of her character. That’s one of the things I love about the movie.
The amazing director, Doris Doerrie, is not afraid to show a fat body,
which is so refreshing. We see Kathi dancing, getting dressed in the
morning, taking a shower–even having sex…with all her flesh on
display.
It’s a comedy, so there are some jokes that center on her weight and bigness, but it’s handled in a way that was unapologetic and inoffensive and funny…well to me, anyway.
She’s sweet and positive…and ultimately triumphant. Seriously. If you need some chubby girl power in your life…or just like good movies, put this in your Netflix queue immediately. LOVE.
And…there’s even a chubby girl dancing hairdresser revue at the end to really drive home the big girl power atmosphere of the movie. WATCH IT NOW.
Hello gorgeous, plushy pinups! If you’ve been following this series, then you’ve already been rocking headscarves and red lipstick, adding leopard print into your wardrobe, pulling out that hot red dress, and sporting playful girly dresses! Now…all that’s left is to add a dose of sailor-girl glamour!
#5: Say, “Hello, Sailor!”
Sailor-inspired frocks are so fresh and flirty–and they’re totally pinup! Sure it’s cheesy…but it’s cheeky too…and that’s what we’re going for!
This Talbots Sailboat top from my Gwynnie Bee closet might not look too pinup-y on it’s own…but throw on a pencil skirt and some cute heels, and bam…bombshell!
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