Join the: OMG! Save For A Rainy Day April Challenge

I am not doing any shopping for the month of April... If you would like to join in... copy the rules below to your blog (if you have one)... and leave a comment letting me know you're going to join in... I think it will be so much easier if we do this as a team and can support one another...

Rules to abide by:

1. No unnecessary purchases... PERIOD.
2. No clothes, shoes, or makeup for myself (however can accept gifts from others).
3. No clothes or shoes for kids or Miguel unless it’s a necessity (i.e. – the only pair of shoes don't fit or are lost and a new pair is needed.). Not having clean clothes to wear is not an acceptable excuse to purchase new – laundry must be done.
4. Only clothes that explicitly state “Dry Clean Only” on the care tag should be taken to the dry cleaner. All other clothing should be done in regular washing machines.
5. Sales are not an acceptable reasons to buy, if I miss a sale... oh well.
6. Cannot go to any retailer alone – need a chaperone.
7. Nail fill (no designs), and one pedicure. (or limit your manicures)
8. Limit eating out with the family as much as possible.

Sounds pretty simple right? Oh and on May1st you are absolutely not allowed to have a Store-Gasm and spend all the money you have saved lol!


My BFF Diva Dawn is also issuing a side challenge...


**Pick a bank, bucket or cup for the month of April put all the change that you accumulate into this cup. At the end of the month count it up. You would be suprised how much change you get everytime you break a dollar!!

So, are you in?

I hope you can join in... I could use all the support I can get!!!

~besitos~

 

DOTD: My awesome oh so awesome Birthday

I don't have much to say... I am super tired... but I wanted to post what I did and got for my birthday. I went to breakfast with hubby. Went shopping with hubby (see my haul below). Lunch and drinks with hubby (was still full from breakfast... so mainly it was appetizers & drinks). Then we went to run a few needed errands.

Outfit Breakdown:
Top: Lane Bryant
Leggings: Asos
Flats: Payless Shoes
Accessories: Flea Market
Sunglasses: Coach

free birthday ice cream

Coco Mademoiselle Parfume

Coach Poppy Spotlight (large)

Also got 6 Lane Bryant bras

They were delivered yesterday... but it counts for my bday

~besitos~

Supporting My Divas - Sharing the love

So this week has already started rather poorly and I am supposed to drum up some enthusiasm for my birthday tomorrow. I am happy that I have made my 50 followers...so a giveaway is in the works... Just trying to sort it all out before my spending freeze begins. Anyway....

I wanted to support a new group of ladies... Most of them you’ve seen comment on my blog from time to time... others may be new... Give them the same love you give me... PLEASE... and if you are already following them... Good... Great minds think alike *winks*

FIRST... I have to mention that my BFF "Diva Dawn" has a blog!!! Miss Piggy's Prose. You have to know that 90% of the time she is my blog sounding board and she has been the MOST supportive friend I have on this blog. She ALWAYS comments... she's honest... and she is well... a diva... Give her some love... Trust me... you want someone like her in your corner ;)

Also...

The Pale and Pallor Princess is blogging it up. OMG!!! The accessories... AMAZING... and her OOTDs... glam... and I think I totally have a girl crush on her. Her face is so super cute... btw... I seriously want that butterfly necklace she has on in one of her posts... SERIOUSLY!!!

Nikki at XOXO NikStar is amazing in every way. She's a model... and I think our bodies are similar in that we are both rocking some serious twins. I love her OOTD posts. She is truly an inspiration... she makes me want to be a model (at my ancient age... yeah right!). I know she is probably being followed by everyone in the world (she is that awesome)... but she still deserves a moment in the spotlight.

Carmella at iHeartfatshion has a blog that is fairly new. She just started it in March... and well... she already has almost 30 followers. She is serious... and I love her enthusiasm. Not to mention... she sews... and is just as sweet as can be... another one of my twitter friends... Check her out!!!

Nina at Fobulous Me has a blog that I just found today.... so check her out. She has a cute shy face that is just adorable. I love her OOTDs. She learning to sew... and I foresee some very cool DIY OOTDs from her in the future... girl... you are FOBULOUS!!!

Kameel at Mrs Hall in Training... I think her blog was intended to be something else, but became a fashion blog. I don't blame her... fashion is the business... and she is doing it with class and flair. She can be totally business one day... and then totally glam the next. I admire her... I don't want to call her a DIVA... because she's too nice to be one (you know how we divas can get). She's more like a... chanteuse... so classy... right? Also, she's in Baltimore... and I don't know why we haven't gotten together as of yet... since we are so close in proximity. If you go to her blog… you won’t leave for days…

Last but not least… if you need a serious ego boost. And you want to see more women who look like you… then you need to visit Fuck Yeah Plus Size. It is like nothing but beautiful images of… US!!! Check it out… I follow it, because usually there is something new to see just about every day.

I hope this installment was as good as the last 2… if you want to recommend some pages of blogs that we should support… just email me by clicking the CONTACT button above.

~besitos~

Dang Nabbit... Comments...

If you were unable to comment due to my new format... that should now be fixed... Jeez!!!

Please feel free to comment on the posts that you were unable... *sad oh so sad face*


~besitos~

PreBirthday Margaritas

So this past friday... hubby and I decided that our week deserved to end with MARGARITAS. It had been a long and stressful week. I was lounging around on Friday, working from home and got laundry done. So when hubby showed up... I looked... less than fabulous. But... I was able to pull myself together once margaritas were mentioned. I didn't do much on the level of taking pictures all weekend but the picture below gives you the general idea.

PreBirthday Margaritas by QueenDiva

My version consisted of:
White Long Tee: My brothers closet (love shopping in there... I believe the tag said 6X)
Leggings: Wal-Mart
Boots: Aerosoles
Vest/Waistcoat: Dorothy Perkins


My version didn't have the bracelet but I wore hot pink earrings and pink/purple MAC eyeshadow. I felt cute... and I got some looks. It may be because they didn't like the outfit... but its all about perception. And I percieve they loved my outfit and were jealous they weren't rocking it!!!

Opinions?!!

~besitos~

OMG!!!! Save For A Rainy Day April Challenge

So for the month of April, I have decided I have to reign in my shopping. As I had had a blow to my finances recently, it is in the best interest of my entire family if I stop buying things unnecessarily. It will be difficult, i know this because I get a certain kind of warm fuzzy everytime I purchase something in a store, or I get a box delivered with thingys for me. But that is causing me to buy in excess of what is actually needed. Yes, clothes are needed... but could I TECHNICALLY make it months without buying. Certainly!!! Especially if I actually wore an outfit more than once and I start playing with more color schemes. So... expect April to be very interesting. I will bring together colors that may not be one that you see often. Or I may go with some classical favorites, who knows. All I know is that things can not continue this way. And if I put in savings what I spend on clothes per month. The financial strain I am currently feeling... may not be so bad. So pray for me... and give me constant encouragement... because for me... its like not being able to breathe. I figure it will be easier because April is a stressful month at work so I will be there all the time, thus leaving less time to shop. So since April is typically the rainiest month... this will be my Save For A Rainy Day April Challenge. Do you think I can do it?

Rules to abide by:

1. No unnecessary purchases... PERIOD.
2. No clothes, shoes, or makeup for myself (however can accept gifts from others).
3. No clothes or shoes for kids or Miguel unless it’s a necessity (i.e. – the only pair of shoes don't fit or are lost and a new pair is needed.). Not having clean clothes to wear is not an acceptable excuse to purchase new – laundry must be done.
4. Only clothes that explicitly state “Dry Clean Only” on the care tag should be taken to the dry cleaner. All other clothing should be done in regular washing machines.
5. Sales are not an acceptable reasons to buy, if I miss a sale... oh well.
6. Cannot go to any retailer alone – needs a chaperone.
7. Nail fill (no designs), and one pedicure.
8. Limit eating out with the family as much as possible.

~besitos~

My first award & FATshionable ME!!!

I recieved my first award recently from ANN at Real Deal Reviews and I am super STOKED!! (yes I can totally say stoked and not look like a moron). I have been wanting to recieve an award... I was starting to feel a bit left out... but oh happy day... Ann has saved me!!! THANK YOU ANN!!!! Make sure you check her out because she reviews beauty products (makeup and nail polish) and tells you how they worked out for her. I now buy or don't buy based on her review. She also has a giveaway going on that ends soon... so go there NOW!!!

Rules

1. Thank the person that gave this to you.

2. Copy the award and put it on your blog.

3. List 3 things you love about yourself.

4. Post a picture you love (e.g a person you adore etc.)

5. Tag 5 people you wish to pass this award on to.

Three things I love about myself:

1. 
   
   My body (self love is important... but I really love my cleavage most of all... lmao)
2. 
   
   My newfound ability to see the positive in things... my hubby showed me this trick...
3. 
   
   My appetite... for reading, meeting new people, and life in general (and of course FOOD!)

A picture I love:

Pink Tiger Lillies (I wanted the picture I took of the ones that hubby gave me... but couldn't locate)

I am passing this award onto:

Texas Love, Life and Fashion

Fat and Foxy

Fashion Rehab

Cid's Style File

Everyday is my Runway

And even though she's technically number 6: Stiletto Siren

Now onto to even more fabulous news... I was featured on another website...  and she is listed above as number six. Stiletto Siren did a FATshionable You post about ME!!! I love her... she is so awesome (i think alot of people are awesome... don't I?). But she is just an ego boost to all plus size women. Her positive musings are like mine... but on STEROIDS... she is really down for the cause. Check out her page and go back and check often. She is also a Skorch Blogger... she is good with the written word...

Happily FATshionable You

ALSO... I'm sure you've heard me speak of my BFF Diva Dawn... well as of yesterday... she has a blog... please go see her and follow her and show her some love!!

So last but not least... I changed the format of the blog... feel free to let me know what you think... on this post... *smiles*

~besitos~

Supporting my Divas - Newly Found Gems

So I will continue to honor my promise to keep supporting other FATshionistas that are blogging and keeping me entertained and in some cases, giving me EXCELLENT ideas!!! So this week I am showing you the blogs I have recently found by just looking around the internet and was just amazed at the amount of creativity that is out there. Please show them some love...

Amelia at Good Stuff Only - First I was drawn in by her beutiful red hair and those eyes. She just reminds me of the women of like the 50s with her voluptuous curves and your gorgeous smile. Her confidence just eluminates her page... also she contributor of the feature Doin It On The Cheap along with two other bloggers. Amazing... check her out.

Kenyetta at My Dernier Cri - I wished I had found her for my previous feature cause she has under 30 followers and I want her to get some luv. I love what she is doing with natural hair and her sexy outfits... I don't think she is plus sized... but its still fun to stop by... LOVE HER POSES too...

Ashley at Yammering Muse - I love how she is never the same fatshionista two days in a row. Her outfits seem to be all vintage but its the way she puts them together that has me entranced. Also, I like her long blog. Since I can't find the time to write as much as she does... its nice to read what is going on in someone else's world.

Devon at Fat Nurse - I love to go here because she gives such GREAT and real reviews of clothing. Cut too small, too thin material. These are things that people want to know before they spend their money. She loves taking pics so you can see it on her... BEST PART... her poses... man... she seems to have so much fun taking her photos...

The Pocket Rocket - went to her site because she started following me on twitter... now i just go back to see her older posts. She has some great dresses and pics of her in them... not to mention she is very creative in her style... I love this site... can't get enough...


In addition... this has to be said...
Cid of Cid's Style File  - is AWESOME... when no one was talking to me on twitter... she did. When no one was commenting on my blog... she was... she is just great and she deserves the best... here is where my readers come in... she wants to have 100 followers by the end of this month... yes double my goal. But she's so close... and good people like her deserve good things. So forget about me hitting 50 followers... my new Bday wish (remember 31st of March) is for Cid to get her wish. Thanks...

~besitos~

DOTD: Building from the bottom up

I decided that today... in order to go shopping to all the consignment shops in my area (Midnight Madness with 20% off). I wanted to be comfortable. So this is what I put on. But I wanted to show you how I got to the end result:

Outfit Breakdown & Explanation:

First I begain with a basic bottom layer. I put on my strapless bra and felt that the ladies weren't strapped in enough. So my bottom layer consists of a "too small" tube top & leggings. I bought an XL... cut out the teeny tiny built in bra... and used it to pull the ladies in a tad.

Tube top: MaxRave
Capri Leggings: Newport News

Then I added this convertible dress/skirt over it all

Dress: TJ Maxx

After adding the dress... I decided to add a wide belt (also to please Unique I.D.) and a shrug. I love the outcome. I did it unbuttoned and buttoned but ultimately liked it buttoned. I think its a perfect outfit for shopping. Slapped on some blue warpaint today... it seems stress and depression agrees with my makeup application. Another fairly good makeup day.

Sweater shrug: Torrid

Belt: Torrid

Shoes: Victoria Secret

Earrings: Beauty Supply Store

Sunglasses: Coach

Opinions??

~besitos~

3/24 CURVE APPEAL Consignment SALE!!!!!

Today all day is a consignment sale in my area and Curve Appeal (my plus size consignment favorite) is included. If you hit my ladies up either today or any day... remember to mention me or my blog... *smiles*

Here is what they emailed me:

Hello Ladies, Please join us on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 for the March Moonlight Madness Sale. Receive 20% off each item. See the attached flyer for stores included in the sale and their hours. Curve Appeal will be open from 10 am - 8 pm. Hope to see you there, Renita, Rochell, Romerio(Mom) and Debruoh

Flyer:

DOTD: Boost of Power

If you've been by here from time to time... I am sure you know that RED is my power color and PURPLE is my "signature" color (according to my BFF Diva Dawn). So because the last few days have been a little hard to handle... I thought I could use a boost from both colors. I had a meeting today so I wanted to look my best while also feeling powerful and intellectual. I think this outfit accomplishes both tasks. I actually ended up wearing a more "covered" red top... but for the pictures... I got hot and took off a layer.

Outfit Breakdown:
Tank: Walmart
Crop Sweater: Newport News
Pants: New York and Company
Shoes: Micheal Shannon (Off Broadway Shoes)
Necklace: Flea Market
Bracelet: Dots
Earrings: Claires

Even though I am extra bloated today... I still felt attractive... I also loved how my red/purple makeup turned out:

~besitos~

Don't forget to check me out on Skorch Magazine's Blog (click here)

P.S. I had some great makeup this past weekend but Sunday... oh SUNDAY!!!

 

Battlefield...

Lyrics from Jordin Sparks "Battlefield"

Don't try to explain your mind
I know what's happening here
One minute it's love and suddenly
It's like a battle-field
One word turns into a
Why is it the smallest things that tear us down
My world's nothing when you're gone
I'm not here without a shield
Can't go back now

Both hands tied behind my back with nothing
Oh no
These times when we climb so fast to fall again
Why we gotta fall for it now

I never meant to start a war
You know I never wanna hurt you
Don't even know what we're fighting for

Why does love always feel like ...
a battlefield (battlefield)
a battlefield (battlefield)
a battlefield (battlefield)
[repeat]
Why does love always feel like

Can't swallow our pride,
Neither of us wanna raise that flag
If we can't surrender
then we both gonna lose what we had, oh no

Both hands tied behind my back with nothing
(nothing)
Oh no, these times when we climb so fast to fall again
I don't wanna fall for it now

I never meant to start a war
You know I never wanna hurt you
Don't even know what we're fighting for

Why does love always feel like ...
a battlefield (battlefield)
a battlefield (battlefield)
a battlefield (battlefield)
[repeat]

I guess you better go and get your armor
(get your armor)
Get your armor (get your armor)
I guess you better go and get your armor
(get your armor)
Get your armor (get your armor)
I guess you better go and get your

We could pretend that we are friends tonight
And in the morning we'll wake up and we'll be alright
Cause baby we don't have to fight
And I don't want this love to feel like

A battlefield (oh), a battlefield (oh), a battlefield,
Why does love always feel like a battlefield (oh),
A battlefield (oh), a battlefield

I guess you better go and get your armor
I never meant to start a war (start a war)
You know I never wanna hurt you
Don't even know what we're fighting for
(fighting, fighting for)

Why does love always feel like ...
a battlefield (battlefield)
a battlefield (battlefield)
a battlefield (battlefield)
[repeat]

I guess you better go and get your armor
(get your armor)
Get your armor (get your armor)
I guess you better go and get your armor
(get your armor)
Get your armor (get your armor)

[slowly fade]
Why does love always feel like
(whooaa ooow)
Why does love always feel like
(whooaa ooow)
A battlefield, a battlefield..

[(whooaa ooow) throughout to end]
I never meant to start a war
Don't even know what we're fighting for
I never meant to start a war
Don't even know what we're fighting for
(whooaa ooow)
[fade out]

All I can say is sometimes you have to fight with the ones you love and fight FOR love...

OOTD: A Whole Lotta ME!!!

I'm sure some notice that above I stated that this is the OOTD as opposed to the DOTD (diva of the day). I am not a huge fan of my makeup today... so... there it is.
I am having an... Okay day... but... I'm tired and its been a long day... and it is no where close to being complete.

Highpoints:

• I love my outfit
• My feet were pediCURED last night
• I have netflix streamed to my TV and basic cable (haven't had this in quite awhile)
• Have been mentioned in a few blogs lately
• Cid's Sytle File - Trends & Friends Stripes
• Unique I.D.  - She mentioned my review of ASOS Curve here
• Xtina from Musingsofafatshionista - Did a February Fashion recap... and I was included here
• I had a good lunch and a great walk with an awesome bunch of girls...

Lowpoints:

• My work laptop is broken
• My work laptop is broken (needed to repeat it cause it really sucks... and I am on a loaner laptop)
• I don't like my makeup... was rushed and didn't do the entire thing & it looks incomplete.
• My feet hurt (not cause of pedi... but because although those shoes are cute VS has not perfected the comfy shoe
• Have alot on my mind... and I don't know how to get it off

Anyway... so first I want to post a pic of how I did St Paddy's Day:

My earrings are similiar only my were 3 shades of green (lime, kelly, and dark)

Now for my outfit for today...

Outfit Breakdown:

Dress: Walmart

Sweater: Torrid

Pearls: Claire's/Icing

Earrings: Beauty Supply Store

Belt: Curvy Girl Clothing

Shoes: Victoria Secret

~besitos~