Video Blog: Technical Difficulties

I took pictures… and it didn’t work out . And then the sound quality of this video is crazy… needless to say… I probably shouldn’t have blogged today… lol

I hope you enjoy my ramblings

Not my best looking video blog

~besitos~

Mode Plus Denim It Up Project

While I was enjoying life in NYC, blogger Nefferth of Mode-Plus asked me to participate in a post with other bloggers doing different ways to rock denim.

 Blogger / Theme:

Madison of Lady of Fashion / Rock

Rocquelle of Consider Me Lovely / Chic

Anita of Thick Threads / Vintage

Jessica of Chic in Every City  / Classic

Queendiva (lil ol me)/ Glam

My genre was "Glam" and I was super excited when I found out I would be doing glam. I knew the skirt I wanted… I also knew the shoes I wanted… and then I had a plan to purchase a smoking hot bustier and then finances didn’t permit me to be able to do it. So as the deadline drew nearer… I was afraid I wouldn’t be glamorous enough. I then got this awesome idea to use my lace top… I decided to wear it the way that Queen Sized Flava (Sarah) suggested while we were in NYC… so I tried it out… and I have to be honest… I felt rather glam… and pretty smoking hot… 5 years ago… I would NEVER have worn this but I love how my fashion has evolved in such a short time. The best part of this… I was inspired by my new blogger companions and can’t wait to do something like this again. Check all of these ladies out on their individual blogs… PLEASE!!!

What I’m Wearing:
Lace Dress/Top: Asos Curve
Skirt: Torrid
Shoes: Steve Madden
Accessories: Beauty Supply

DOTD: Blogger Copycat

So yesterday I found a new blog God’s Favorite Shoes (which has a huge following so its apparently new to only me…) and I found an outfit on her blog that I wanted to redo. I had to clean it up a bit because I I knew I was going to wear it to church. I wanted to wear it similar to her but that will have to be another day… See her version HERE.

So I took my dress that I got from Pure Energy and wore HERE… and pulled it down and made it into a super long skirt. I LOVE LOVE LOVE how this turned out. I also want to try it with my other maxi dresses… this could be fun!!! I’ve decided to make some changes to myself. I think that I’ve allowed this separation from hubby to make me a bit angry. I think I need to accept that he doesn’t want to change and that I open myself up for something better. By better, I don’t mean a new man. I think I want to be happily single for a while. This could get interesting… lol

I’m drawing a blank on a question today… so… what are you cooking for Sunday Dinner? Do you have Sunday Dinner in your house?

Outfit Breakdown:
Dress (worn as skirt): Pure Energy
Top: Dots
Shoes: Payless
Earrings: Beauty Supply

I almost fell while the camera was going off… but this is my favorite picture!!

~besitos~

Six Take: Celebrity Style–Nikki Minaj

I joined up with 5 other bloggers (3 of which are my roommates from NYC) to be part of monthly style feature. Usually I would jump at the opportunity to do an outfit, but I as so tired and lazy I didn’t feel like getting all dolled up, so I decided to do my celebrity style on well my other love… Makeup. Not to mention my style is already a combination of like a million plus size celebrities (Sara Ramirez, Queen Latifah, Raven Simone, Amber Riley, and Jill Scott) to include celebrities of the past such as Marilyn Monroe, Rosalind Russell, and Audrey Hepburn. But since I’m just relaxing this weekend… makeup was something I could do while watching television and still participate… lol… so here it is…

Celebrity Style Icon: Nikki Minaj

Check out which celebrities the other bloggers used for inspiration. Check out their sites:

• Chic in Every City
• Curvy Canadian 
• Stick Sweet Danish
• Too Many Sequins
• Queen Sized Flava 

I Feel Most Beautiful When…

I was tagged in this a long time ago. And to be honest… I totally missed it. So I think as I was having a not-so-beautiful moment recently… that I needed to complete this to remind myself that no matter what someone does to you… You’re still beautiful. My husband is not making me feel beautiful. I’m getting completely ignored by the opposite sex. And then I got the “you’re not thin cute enough to be around my friends” thing that happened to me over the weekend. So I was having a crisis of… beauty. Voluptuous Vixen created this on her blog and her original post can be found HERE.

The rules are as follows:
1. You state the time/s when you feel most beautiful.
2. You tag 10 beautiful bloggers.
3. You tell the bloggers about the project.
I hope everyone will join and enjoy this project as much as I did.

Here's my version;
I feel most beautiful when;
1. When I am naked. Especially in the shower and I have to trace my entire body with soap. Then directly after when I have to apply the necessary oils to my skin in the mirror, I am reminded that my body is what men in the past considered sexy and voluptuous.

2. I also feel sexy when I dance salsa/bachata/merengue in stilettos. My body moves to the rhythm and I imagine all eyes in the room are on me and they are wondering who I am, and who is the lucky man who has me.

3. When I have a great makeup day. When the colors blend and everything comes together like perfection. These days are usually accidental because I fumbled onto a good makeup application. But I enjoy it as long as its on my face.

4. When my followers/readers get what I was trying to do with a particular outfit or I get a random compliment on the street. It’s not to be vain but because someone is acknowledging the effort I put into that particular outfit.

5. When my kids tell me I look nice. Because kids are brutally honest, and if they say I look nice… that has to mean they aren’t holding back… right? Anyway… when they say it… it’s with such enthusiasm… I carry it with me all day.

6. I also feel beautiful when I win at something. When I complete a task or do something that is awesome. Moments like that make me stop, look in the mirror, smile, and tell myself… JOB WELL DONE PRETTY LADY!!!

Tagged blogs:
1. Sarah of Queen Sized Flava ...Made in Montreal
2. Karen of Curvy Canadian
3. Kiah of FROM THE REZ TO THE CITY
4. Chic Bizarre of THE CHIC BIZARRE EFFECT
5. BJ of The Busty Traveler
6. Patrice of Im Just Me
7. Denise of Loca
8. Jessica of Chic in Every City
9. Beatrice of One More Curve
10. Rebecca of theplussideofme

~besitos~

Friend Friday: Loving my body!!

I have been out of the blogger communication world for so long that I feel like I’ve lost touch with all my friends in the community. But this morning I moseyed on over to Fierce Beauty and Fashion a new blog I recently found and immediately fell in love with and she was doing something called Friend Friday. I’ve seen it around the blogosphere before but I feel that in recent days of me not doing much on my blog (except showing more pics of my ugly mug… seriously… I’m tired of my own dang on face)… I felt this was just the time to start letting people in a bit. By showing them a window into blogger that is ME!!

1. Since you started blogging has your image of yourself changed? Yes. I think previously my image of myself was that I looked fabulous everyday. But the wonderful thing about a camera is that is doesn’t lie. I look back over some of the outfits I wore thinking I was all kind of wonderful… they were… not. Now I try harder when I put my outfits together. Because I want my readers to see I care enough to look my best. Or to be creative enough to inspire others. So yes it has changed… I think now I’m less vain. Which would seem crazy as I take so many pictures of myself. But now I see flaws where before I thought I had none. I think I am a better person after my blog.

2. Are you self-conscious about any aspect of yourself? If so, do you go out of your way to avoid it or do you post it/talk about it anyway? I am no longer self conscious. I am putting myself on the world wide web for everyone to see. I do makeup tutorials that don’t always turn out well. And I do outfits that don’t always get “nice” comments. So I am not self conscious about anything that has to do with my body. But am self conscious of some of my outfits and how they will be received by my readers. I still don’t miss patterns because of fear. I also never discuss the fact that I wear a wig. There are parts of me I hold back because of how I feel people will react. But as time goes on… I think I will use my fear to help someone else you may be experiencing the same fear.

3. Based on how you are feeling now, what do you think the future holds in the evolution of your body image? I think that at some point… my blog and other bloggers like will not only improve my body image. But the body image of the masses and stop teen girls from starving themselves or eating their feelings. Will let everyone know they have the right and the ability to feel beautiful…

4. Do you photograph yourself for your blog? If so, how do you feel about the experience when you’re having your picture taken? I usually take my own pictures. If I don’t take my picture… then hubby is the one who does it. I think that when I or hubby take my picture the pictures are beautiful. I am, however, very critical of pictures taken by others. I always see every flaw… hubby says I’m crazy and I’m certain he’s right. But when hubby takes my picture… I feel the best. I think you can see it on my face. I feel sexiest when I know his eyes are behind the lens.

5. What would you want every person who struggles with body image to take to heart? Realize that no one is perfect. That anyone who is looking at you and telling you to change… is probably jealous that you have something that they don’t. We are never happy. And we have a way of coveting what others have or are. Just focus on being happy in the skin you’re in and you will be surprised how much difference that will make in your life. The person I am today is not the person I was 10 years ago. And I am glad because I can show my daughters how they can love themselves… no matter what number is on the inside of their jeans on the label.

I like this feature… If you want to jump on this bandwagon… sign up at Modly Chic. You will find out a lot about the blogger you follow and see on the web. Maybe you will find you have something more in common than you think

Giveaway Winner...

Keeping it sweet and simple...

The winner is...

Maria of  Texas Love, Life and Fashion

Maria, I will be emailing you for your address so I can send you your win!!! Can't wait to see it in a blog post!!!


Thanks everyone who participated!!!!

Supporting My Divas: Born to Kill with Fashion

OMG!!! Are you shocked to see another installment so soon? Good, I like keeping you on your toes. That and I want to really, really, pull the blogging community together. So as I suffer through the heat wave in Maryland and the fact that I don’t have any a/c in my home (aren’t you tired of hearing that?) I'm going to do what I can to keep my blog up to date. The last installment was super successful and popular, and I’m hoping the same this week.

On to the SUPER BLOGGERS…

Mz. B from Gold n’ Glitters is a diva of natural proportions. She has natural hair and loves makeup and fashion… can we say triple threat!!! So right now she is trying to revamp her blog and could use some comments. I think that it’s sad that the only reason I know about her blog is because she is my bff on twitter. I will be adding her to my blog roll. This will accomplish 2 things… it will make her blog more accessible and it will give her an audience for whom to update her blog *smiles* so check her out… and show her some love… RIGHT NOW!!!

Liz of Polka Dots and Rainbows… wait… that should be the name of my blog… just kidding… The title is what grabbed me… because I clearly love both. I mean polka dots are hot… and then you add a rainbow of colors… what’s not to love. Also, this blog is super cute. She takes advantage of the polyvore site and creates some amazing sets that have gotten my attention. Not to mention she does something similar to my posts where she gives blogger link love… and that is super important. So follow her already… don’t make me come over there!!!

The diva behind Fatshion Insider is Kellie B. She took a sabbatical but I am glad to see her back. Her latest post tells you of some pieces she purchased at a recent JcPenney sale and she plans to do OOTD post soon… I have to admit that I love what she is doing and she probably has the connections to be really huge but she is staying below the radar… so check her out and bring her to the front of the blogging community…

The next blogger needs no introduction… I love how she takes items she buys and cuts and modifies them until they are more to her liking… that is true diva-ness right there! Like how dare these designers think they got it right for ME!! So I love her blog for her sheer spunkiness and the fact that she’s super sweet. She also blogs for Skorch’s blog… so check her blog out (as I have no idea what is going on with the Skorch blog) and she is completely worth the time it takes to click: Sweetfaced Style

Jean!! Jean!! Hide your closet… because I am on my way to raid that baby!! Jean of  A Big Dose of my Reality On the Q Train has such cute style… and she is not hindered by short skirts or belts or anything… she is just serving up a heaping serving of GLAMA!!! I love it cause the patterns and the style is just what I want to add to my closet… so I am going to swing by NY and do some shopping in her closet… if she’s not home and I have to break in… does it mean I get everything for free?!! Check her out… she's amazing… btw… LOVE HER HAIR!!!!

Remember to show these ladies some love so they will keep it up... Feel free to add a link to check out below...

Supporting My Divas: Me love you long time...

I have been slacking, I know... I have been trying to get myself together to get  back on track. So for the first time in weeks, a  "Supporting My Divas" post. These blogs are by no case new to me. I have been following these blogs for a while. I am so behind, that it may be a while before I list any that are newly found. So, if you know of these great blogs, that's fine. But if you've found any that are new that I haven't mentioned... my email box is always open to suggestions.

BLOGS TO SUPPORT:

Gazel of Bonjour Gazel! has a wonderful blog. She has great taste and she takes awesome risks that always end up looking great. Short dress... adorable. Fringe haircut... amazing. Now to really take her awesome-ness to the next level, she has created a new community on Livejournal (epaisse) that is similar to WIWT2 for plus size posters. In her words "an alternative for those who are uncomfortable posting there and would like a plus size community on livejournal that is more constructive criticism and "quality outfits" instead of stuff just thrown on and praises given by the bucket". Isn't that AWESOME? I know... you already know of her and if not... support her now... you know you want to... also join the LJ community

Letilor of le blog de letilor is another awesome contender. If you swing by, you will immediately know why I am a fan. The colors, oh the colors!!! She seems to have the same affliction that I have, that she can't wear boring drab colors with out adding a splash of something bright. And you know I love how she pulls it off. Be it tights, shoes, or belt... the woman has a way with color. If you haven't followed her... do yourself a favor and make sure she is on your Blog Read list going forward...

Do you know Amanda? Of course you know Amanda... the positive force behind one of my favorite blogs: Fashion Love and Martinis. She is also has a Youtube Channel and I have yet to go to any account she has and not add her. She's on my twitter, facebook, youtube, blackberry, and I follow her blog... wait... its official... I'm stalking her... poor poor Amanda... Make it better by giving her a few more followers... maybe my stalking won't appear so obvious.

Jules has a blog... and its called... wait for it... Boom Boom Pow. OMG!!! The name says it all. She's showing legs, curvacious bootie, and a little bit of cleavage. I think I have a girl crush on her. She is working it. There is no doubt that you will go to her blog and will find some inspiration as I have. If she keeps this up, she will surpass us all with followers. As hot as she's looking, she will probably gain a few male followers to boot. Hope you love it like I do... Follow Her!!

Beth... Beth... can you hear me calling you Beth? Yes... you are pretty... and Pretty in Plus is an great blog that should be celebrated. Best part about your blog my dear... your poses... but I'm sure you know that. As for the rest of my readers, I have no doubt you will love Beth... I am obsessed  dedicated to her blog. When she announces a new post, I rush to read it on my blackberry if I'm not near my laptop. Show her some love mis amigas. (p.s. love her in the purple plaid dress & leggings post)

Show the love by following these awesome women. And I promise to not let so much time come between support posts. :)

~besitos~

Supporting My Divas: Blogging Advocation

Here is your favorite weekly feature... where I support other beautiful divas across the bloggosphere. So from here on out... I am changing this feature *gasp* But I hope you will think like I do that the changes are for the better.

I will list 5 blogs that I have found or that found me... and then below the 5 blogs that I list, I will have a linkytool where you can add posts of blogs that you liked throughout the week. Doesn't have to be only fatshon blogs. It can be any blogs that you feel should be shared. I hope you will like this as I do.

Now to begin:
Philly from Phasionetics is a sweet friend I met a few weeks ago on Twitter and then to top it off she won my Sephora giveaway (which I sent to her today). She is new to blogging so I can't really say I know the concept of what her blog will be, I can only say... I have every believe... she will be great. Follow her and find out what she is offering to out community.

Em. X. from Oh, The Places You'll Go! is my new bloggie crush. She is adorable and it does't hurt that she is boobilicious (as am I) and therefore we have that in common. I love her blog because she keeps me updated of a lot of fatshion (& fashion) news. I am not always good about keeping up to date on all the articles but I know that if I swing by her blog weekly I won't be completely out of the loop. Also, she is another of my new twitter friends... love her and follow her!!

C from Loving the Reflection is a new blog I found from another blog (I believe) but I knew she and I were destinted to be connected when her first blog post ever is about Sara Rue and her joining Jenny Craig. If like minds connect and you add fashion... what will happen in the universe? Only great things... Check her out... her OOTDs are adorable but casual... I think alot of you will relate with her.

Linda from the blog Lovin' Linda is amazing. She is from Tennessee and even admidst all that flooding and weather chaos, she is still looking fabulous... my current favorites are her stepping out of her comfort zone and trying leopard print, and her most current OOTD. She is super cute and just fatshionable... period... She is in need of new followers... so that is you... right?

At Fatshionably Chubby I instantly fell in love. Not only is she super trendy and cute... but she also has an ebay store where she sells super trendy and cute clothes... HELLO... threat... just kidding. She is so gorgeous and although I do get the feeling she isn't completely embracing her fatshionable gorgeous-ness... I think she needs to hear from some of my fans just how gorgeous and awesome she she is... so follow her and maybe leave a comment on her photoshoot pics post letting her know how much she "has it goin on"

Before I close this supporting diva post... here is an unscheduled link... I would like to take a moment to celebrate Weesha's World. I am celebrating her page because as I try to grow my blog and I check how many hits I get from various referrals from other sites... I found that she is the TOP blogger that sends referrals my way... and for that, I would like to thank her. So although she is not hurting for followers... just follow her and send some traffic her way... because she is super sweet and deserves it.

Now below... feel free to link my followers to blog posts you think deserve a little attention this week. THANKS for supporting the above ladies... and thanks for supporting me. I can never tell you all enough how much your support and comments mean to me!!!

Supporting My Divas: Makeup Roundup

Today I wanted to do a special link to blogs I found and read that are devoted to makeup and/or cosmetic beauty supply reviews. I don't have all the ones I frequent, but maybe once a month or something I can update my list of makeup divas. I know this may come as a surprise to many of you, but before about a year ago, my makeup skills were subpar. I started watching YouTube videos and such and just praticing. I have seen with the joy of pictures I have taken over the last year my progress. So if you think you don't know much about make-up application, its not necessary. You just have to be willing to learn...

These blogs will either help you learn or show you some great products on your way to learning.

Dulce Candy - Now originally I fell in love with her blog because she is a true fashionista. But then I realized she does makeup tutorials on her YouTube channel, I knew this was a site that was after my heart. She's a beautiful latina who does fashion and makeup. This blog is a treat, and I LOVE it. Go to her blog and find her videos on her side panel (under Guru)

Lauren Luke's Blog - Okay. One fine day, I step into Sephora and there is a display labeled ByLaurenLuke. I ask the clerk in the store what it was and she tells me that its this huge makeup YouTube vlogger. I had no idea who she was. I went home and googled her. Miguel was by my side... WE instantly fell in love. Her accent, her technique, and just her general ability to make it all look easy. Check out her blog, but definately check out the videos. Not to mention she is a PSD (plus size diva) *zoom zoom* (you'll get it after you watch her videos)

Real Deal Reviews - This is my friend Ann... she has been a follower of my blog for quite a while. She does real reviews of beauty products. I like that she does nail polish reviews too. She's not hurting for followers, but I think like this... she is honest in her product reviews. And who doesn't need that? I love to see what she's reviewing so I can decide if I will give the product a try or not. Not all colors are ones I would try, but it also gives you a real account on the products in general.

Lip Gloss Gossip - I began following this blog in order to sign up for a giveaway. I don't regret my choice. I know you may think all beauty blogs are created equal, but they are not each one puts their own spin on the products. Not to mention not every application and technique is the same. I like this blog for the colors and some of the risky products she reviews.

I think these four are a start... I have a few more I hope to reveal in a couple weeks. Follow these ladies and show them some love.

~besitos~

Supporting My Divas: My 100th Post with LOVE!!

IT'S MY 100TH POST!!! And I couldn't think of a better way to celebrate then showing some love to some great blogging divas!!! Now I have to admit, that a few of these are new or old friends from Twitter. So I decided that in honor of 100 posts I would do 1/10 of that and support 10 bloggers. This was a hard list to narrow down, in the end I just went with my gut. I hope you like them. If you do, please show them some LUB!!!!

On to the ladies...

Jessica Kane whose name should sound familiar as she is the owner/creator of Skorch Magazine. Well, she started a blog (and FB group) outside of Skorch. It is for the 30 something crowd (which I am a part of) and it about not wanting to wear a mumu but not wanting to regain your youth by being a hoochie mama. Its about being fashionable and confident in your 30s. I can 100% get that... so I am jumping on her bandwagon and I suggest you do the same. Even if you're not in your 30s... you may be there one day... or feel 30 years young... doesn't matter good fashion sense is ageless. Find her here: curvy confident & 30 something

Jennifer from Jasifer Lions Club I found because someone (who I can't recall at this moment) did a story on her. I went to her page and immediately fell in love. The dresses, shoes, and handbags... OH MY!!! So she is currently doing a 27 dresses challenge which I joined even though I haven't documented each dress. But it is fun. Because skirts count too and you don't realize it until you are trying to attempt it how often you want to reach out and grab a pair of jeans (at least I do). But trust me on this... once you go to this site... you will become a follower... GUARANTEED

Allison of CurvyGirlChic is.... SWEET, AMAZING, SPECTACULAR, GIVING, FASHIONABLE, PHOTOGENIC... oh my goodness... this list could go on forever. I mean, every post she leaves here brings an immediate smile to my face. Why? Because she's a huge deal, and she comes by and leaves a post which
she doesn't have to, but she does on just about every post. She tweets me to be sure I haven't done something else to myself (yeah I am a bubble of bad luck as of late). But its more than that. She has this way of pulling outfits together that are just... PERFECT. Go to her blog, trust me... you won't be disappointed. If anything you'll leave with closet envy.

Monique who is the powerful force behind the Curves and Chaos. I just found that she only has 85 followers... WHAT?!!! She has a great blog and it must be loved an admired by all. She does interviews with other bloggers that are really great to read, and she posts Trends and things. I love her most recent Summer Trends about White Dresses... Something I really really want but can't wear (my kids would have it chocolate colored in 5 minutes). She also does OOTD and they are super cute and well put together... show her some love ya'll... she's Diva-licious.

Vanessa Reece is a Model, Make-up Artist, Writer, Actor, and a damn super DIVA. I met her only a few days ago on twitter and we are fast becoming besties. LOVE HER. I showed her the wonderful internet site that is Polyvore (which I had no idea was a well kept secret) but we have bonded and therefore will never surrender ties (if she tries to leave me... seriously I will stalk her) lol. She has already connected me with another great blogger and I am happy I met her. She is also *gasp* a fit model for ASOS Curve. Yeah, that's right. She gets to wear it first. So she knows what is up on the site first. So trust me... following her ins Necessary!!!

Sarah from Tabayag is another new find. She sent me a message asking if I would be a Fatties with Head volunteer. Her concept is that she is tired of seeing fat people being used by the media without heads to wage war against obesity. Its rude and wrong and she is righting said wrong. You take a pic of yourself that you are proud of and email it to her and she posts that beautiful curvilicious pic to her blog. She also is having a Monif C GIVEAWAY! There is so many great things about her blog (including her new format) that its best you just go and check it out!!

Oliva from An Olive A Day is just great. She is young and fresh faced and all her clothes look super comfortable but super cute. It seems that alot of people keep telling her she's cute. Which could probably make you start to feel like puppy or a kitten. But she is beautiful. And her smile and fashion draw you in from the first post. Check it out... show her love as she is the future of fatshionistas.

Tiffany of Fat Shopaholic is the sweetest blogger ever. I have just grown to adore her more and more as I read each tweet from her. Her blog is equally well rounded. He does blog spotlights (which is in no way like my Diva Spotlight). Her Blog Spotlight is well planned out and is more like an interview. But what makes her blog most enjoyable.... is her carefree fashion sense. She doesn't follow the rules, and since I don't always follow the rules... I really love this about her. You have to check this fabulous blogger out.

Matron-Jo of Embrace Your Curves is fabulous. So... here is what is going to happen. You are going to follow her. And you are not going to STOP following her for something as silly as lack of OOTDs. She has much to say and blogs are so much more than pictures. So support her, because the internet would be a sadder place if this blog was no longer there... Go now... that's an order!

Kimmoy of The Curvy Coach is what every real world diva needs. Its a place to learn how to be curvy and sophiscated and profressional without being frumpy and plain. Its wear every interviewing woman with extra "body waves" needs to go for inspiration. Soon I will be featured on this site, so if you love me... you have to support this blog... right? If you plan on making your blogging or love of fashion an enterprise... this site is a must follow!!

Okay...
I am tired... this was hard... 10 blogs is alot. I hope you enjoy them all and let them know where you found them. Continue to show these women love even when they don't post often. It means so much... trust me... I know.

~besitos~
Queendiva

Supporting My Divas: Just Loving These Blogs

So because I've been wallowing in my own self pity... I haven't had the time or the energy to bring love to other deserving bloggers. How Dare I?!!! Well, today I am going to make up for it by bringing to you some really nice ones... some I've only just found myself... others... are just wonderful in everyway and really deserve a moment in the spotlight. Check these out and please... pretty please with cherries on top (and don't forget the whip cream)... follow them and give them some love.

Cesilia from Style Remix is what I want to be when I grow up. She is a blazer/stiletto wearing sun of a gun. I am telling you that I am seriously contemplating hopping in my car... driving to New Jersery and seriously waiting until no one is home and clearing out her closet (including shoes). Cesi... if you are EVER missing your entire closet... might as well point the cops in my direction...

Ashley Fierce from Everyday is my Runway is just that... Fierce. I found her blog when she was on hiatus from blogging but I stayed entertained by reading her previous posts and looking at her awesome pictures. This is what I dream every curvy women was like. Super confident and just loving themselves... and making it WORK. She is not all about plus size... she is simply about fashion... and for that... I respect her so much...

Gabi from Hungry for Fashion is just... AMAZING... I love her style and her just general existence. She has no clue I'm stalking her... But I am... it started slow... but now its full on creepy. She like wins EVERYTHING... and she seems so sweet so I have no doubt she deserves it. I don't think she reads my blog... but it doesn't matter... she is just so cute and her outfits make me want to be her copy cat. Seriously!! Now the best thiing about Gabi is that she can make casual look SUPER Trendy... I make casual... look bummy... see her talent? Exactly!!! Love her as I do!!!

Bloomie from 30 Dresses in 30 Days is a new find that I feel really badly about. Because apparently I am the last to know anything. She's been around since 2007... okay people... you are going to have to start emailing me about some of these awesome bloggers. Let's stop self promoting!!! Okay... back to Bloomie. I love her dresses and other things. But I love love love her creativity. I especially love her risk with color. Not to mention her smile is so gorgeous... But her closet must be ENORMOUS with all those dresses...

Candace from Dollface Style Scoop is my Diva twin. I found her in January of this year and realized that I loved her. Her makeup is FLAWLESS and I just think that her Diva-ness is fabulous in every. I want more pictures of her on her blog. She should be seen alot. LOVE HER!!! Not to mention she lives close to another Diva that I also adore... which is...

Stiletto Siren from Lip, Hips & Fatshion Tips is my new bestie.  If you haven't checked her out... your lame and need to be punished... just kidding. But I have no doubt that if you just swing by her page and check her out... you will become an INSTANT fan. I love that she became a fan, then a friend, and now I couldn't imagine what life would be like had we not connected. Also, this chick is a writer, I am serious... her written word will drive you to as she tells you. She is seriously gifted... in multiple ways

Kae from For Fatshions Sake is a today find. I found her today. Loved her today... so she is included in this round of Divas because I wanted to bring some serious contenders for you all to enjoy. One thing I have to admit. Is that I am seriously jealous of her ability to wear such super cute flats. Now that my ankle is worse... I could not do what she does if I wanted to. Not to mention... how can I not love someone who obviously has a love for cardigans as I do...

NubianQueen89 from A Day in the life of a Rugby Loving College Diva is giving me a run for my money. Her poses have mine beat. Her outfits... beat mine all the way. I think my Diva-ness may be revoked. I think if I ever have to step down from being QueenDiva... I will pass my reigns over to NubianQueen... as she is everything I wish I was when I was her age. Her confidence is off the rictor scale. So if you like me... you should LOVE her!!!

And now for my feature blog... I am featuring her more so because her title is speaking to me during these days of my Spending Freeze.
Literal Gemini from Stop You're Broke is the ish... period. And to boot... just found out she is in DC. I think I should have known that... but I suck and we all know this. But back to her... she takes risks and at the same time she's safe. I know it makes no sense... but I love what she's doing over there... and the title is perfect for me. I should stop... cause I am broke... but the fashion can't be stopped by my bank account balance. Also she is a fellow thrifter... and who doesn't love that!!!

So I hope I've redeemed your faith in me as I do want to continue to support these ladies...Let me know if you like the choices this week. If you have some I keep missing... hit me up so that I can get them up here!!!

~besitos~

Supporting my Divas: At Random

As I didn't want a week to go by and I didn't help out my fellow bloggers. I decided I better hop to it today. Only I didn't start my list as I normally do... so this morning I was at a lost. Thank you Google Reader!!! So... I just flipped thru and grabbed a few blogs I read at random.
Just to let you know... I do try to support the lesser known blogs as much as possible. Because... it’s hard out here for a... blogger (pimps too... but blogging is harder)

L at Goodbye Hollywood is a new find for me. I don't recall how I found her page... but how happy I am that I did. It’s beautiful in its simplicity yet it draws you in. Her fashion is unique but comforting. I love some of her vintage looks. I don't know much about her except what I see in her pics... but I have decided she speaks with a British accent. I actually read her words with a British accent. Oh bollocks… she’s going to think I’m a bloody nutter!!!

Reva at Revas Rags 2 Roses is an eclectic stylish blogger that brings unusual pieces together. But its how she brings those pieces together that makes it work so well for her. On me, most of her style would look out of place but on her it looks super trendy. I also love that her glasses are part of her fashion. I love anyone that takes a risk and Reva does it with flair to spare. My favorite part of her blog is how she takes newer pieces (i.e., Forever21 and H&M) and make them look vintage and retro. This lady has talent.

Cheeky Curves at Rich Mix Fashion isn’t just a blogger… she is an Etsy clothing designer. I feel particularly bad because she comments on my post regularly and because I thought she was someone else… I never followed through to see who it was. Then when I did, I wanted to slap myself for not doing it sooner. I mean… seriously… we have support those of us who are doing clothing for fuller women. Now… I’m on a spending freeze (23 more days to go) … so I am not going to her Etsy shop. But if the pics on her sidebar are any indication, I will be doing more than just supporting her blog… very soon. As I am a dress and skirt person... her spring collection is calling out to me... small preview here

Tav at Hazel Grey is my new addiction. One... her nails are amazing... they are super duper long and so freaking sexy. I love her very relaxed style... not to mention we have that same gray/black Dorothy Perkins tunic and I now know how I'm going to spruce it up and wear it tomorrow. She doesn't post super often... but when she does... and I see her name in my Google Reader list... oh how happy it makes me!!!

I know I usually do 5 or more blogs... but this day is kicking my fanny... so I will do a bunch more next week... Follow these ladies and show them some love!!!

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~

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~

Supporting other DIVAs...

Okay,
I know how hard it is to get people to support and read your blog. I still have "friends" who don't read it at all. Or the friends who don't read the content... just look at the pictures (what are we 5yr old??)...
Sooo... I decided that I would start placing links on my blog to other fashion DIVAs with blogs. This first installment is only blogs with under 30 followers. I am going to place them here so that they can get more exposure and love. I will do this because... well... we have to help each other in this skinny vs plus size world. Please check them out and follow them if you like what they are doing on their blogs... Fashion is universal!!!

Maria at Texas, Love, Life  and Fashion - it is PHENOMENAL what this woman is doing on a budget. I can't believe she is coming up with the outfits she does when some total as little as $10 for the entire outfit. That is a TRUE Diva... using what you have to really strut your stuff.

Jayla at Unique I.D.  - She is fairly new to the blogging game and so far I like what she's doing (and its not only because she gave me a shout out on her most recent post). She has great potential and I want this Diva to get some love... so make her feel welcome.

Erin at Plus Sized Pretty - She is also new but she is not afraid of patterns and colors. And you know I am a color whore so I can't wait to see what she comes up with during the spring. I think she is going to be FIERCE.

Fashion Rehab - she is not plus sized but her style is so clear and wonderful I could see myself doing a plus size version of most her outfits. And since she supported me I would really like her to get some fashion love. Already I see I love her shoes...seriously... check her most recent post... WOWzers!!!

Skorch Magazine Blog - I sometimes post on this site and they should be on your list of sites to watch. There are other great bloggers that post on this blog and you can get great outfit ideas. Seriously... follow this blog!!!

If you ever want me to support your blog. Let me know. I love helping others get their face out there. Because each blog has their own voice and none are quite the same. I hope you all enjoy this list.

~besitos~