DOTD: Execution #FAIL

Hola Divas…
Ever have an idea that you can see clearly in your head… and then when you actually put it together… it doesn’t quite come together. I wore this outfit and although it’s not TERRIBLE in pictures… I’m just not happy with it. I really wanted the tights to be darker but I didn’t have any dark gray/charcoal tights. I also had these tights and wanted to wear them but never could seem to find the outfit to wear them with. Well, I think I should have waited a little longer. lol

Well, I’m exhausted as I’ve just walked in from my part-time. So I will bid you a good night and ask…. When was your last “execution #fail”? What were you wearing and what do you wish you could change about it?

What I Executed Poorly Today:
Sweater Dress: Burlington Coat Factory
Scarf: Five Below
Denim Jacket: Torrid
Tights: Kmart 
Shoes: Shoedazzle
Earrings: beauty supply

DOTD: Strangers Don’t Choose My Fashion

Hola Divas:
I dress for me… I say this as a prelude to a bit of a rant. Yes, I am plus sized. Yes, I have thick thighs and a chubby middle and humungous boobs. But I am me and how I dress is a choice I make for myself everyday. I don’t dress for anyone else other than Yoli. I don’t care if you eyeball me and give me nasty looks because that is you feeling badly about yourself. Don’t hate me because I love my reflection and who I am from head to toe. Women in 2011/2012 need to do better. Seriously, if someone is better dressed than you, you do NOT have permission to then stare and give said person the “stomach virus face”. If I run across someone who is better dressed than myself (yes… it does happen) I usually go out of my way to let them know I like their outfit, shoes, hair or whatever. Why? Because my mama raised me right… Today I wore a mini-skirt (I had originally planned to wear this outfit yesterday but I seriously didn’t get out of bed until like 4pm) and I got so much hate while perusing my local Dutch Amish Market. Especially when one of the women was old enough to be my Grandmother. I seriously wanted to walk over to her and say “Bish, you know better!!!” but I didn’t. My hubby was like a kid in a candy store (literally) because they had so much great food and sweets available. I think he is going to “catch the ‘betes” (diabetes) after he eats all the goodies we bought.

Anyway… I had plans to record a video for Thanksgiving and that never happened. I ate too much and really don’t care. And now I’m just trying to do my best to enjoy these days off. How was your Thanksgiving? Have you done any “Black Friday” shopping? If so, what did you buy? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore Today:
Lace Print Top: Alloy 
Black Cami: Forever21+
Pink Mini: Wet Seal plus 
Tights: Assets by Spanx (Target)
Blazer: Mom’s closet
Bangles: Ashley Stewart/Lane Bryant 
Over-the-knee Boots: Torrid
Earrings/Ring: beauty supply

Black Friday Shopping Fun (Codes & Links)

I love to shop… and as I mentioned in a previous post… I can’t quite shop to the level I did in previous years. But I know many of my readers will be shopping and I want you to shop and do so at a serious discount. Below are the codes I received via email. Let me know via comments what you bought… I would love to live through your purchases.

Clothing/Fashion & More:
Ashley Stewart -

• Buy one, take 50% off the second + Free shipping on all orders over $75. Offer Valid 11.25 at 1 PM ET - 11.27.
• 30% OFF EVERYTHING - NO EXCLUSIONS + Free Shipping on $75 or more at Ashley Stewart! Offer Valid 11.28 - 11.29 at 7 AM EST.

Kiyonna -

• Now through Wednesday (11/30/01) 30% off all orders of $150 or more. Coupon code: PIE

Torrid -

• Black Friday Special - Get Free Shipping on All Orders! Hurry, offer ends 11/25. Shop Now!
• Black Friday & Cyber Monday Savings - $25 off $100+, $50 off $150+, and $75 off $300+ at Torrid.com! Shop Now to Save! 11/24 - 11/28
• November 24-28: Save 30-50% on Outerwear at Torrid.com! Stay warm in style this winter - Shop now!
• November 24-28: Stay Warm & Save - All Diva Sweaters are $29.99 at Torrid.com! Shop Now!
• November 24-28: $10 Off All Sleepwear! Snooze in Style - Shop Now!

Target -

• Shop Target's 2 Day Black Friday Sale - 11/25-11/26 ONLY!
• Great Deals on iPods, Blu Ray players, and TVs at Target.com
• Great Deals on Items for Your Home
• Select Adult Slippers for $12.00 at Target.com
• Great Deals on Gifts for Everyone!
• Great Deals on Kitchen Items After Thanksgiving
• Great Deals on Popular DVDs, Boxed Jewelry, and Fashion Scarves
• Great Deals Games Like Bop It, Golden Tee and More!

Alloy -

• Everything on Sale + Free Shipping with code 25AFFNA.
• Everything on Sale + 15% off! Code 15AFFNA.
• Everything on Sale + Take $20 Off ANY Order Over $75 with code 75AFFNA.
• Free Shipping on All Orders! Use Code CYFS.
• 20% Off ANY Order with code CY2.
• All Jeans: Buy One Get One 50% off!
• All Sweaters up to 50% off
• All Boots - Up to 30% off.
• All Dresses - Up to 50% off.
• All Outerwear: Up to 40% off.

Shoes:

Shoe Metro -

• Shoe Metro is offering some of the deepest discounts available this holiday season with Free Ground Shipping PLUS 30% some of the most popular brands! Don't miss your opportunity to promote savings of 30% off the featured brands listed below with code BFSHOES! Hurry, Sale ends Sunday 11/27! Order Now and Receive Free Ground Shipping exclusively at ShoeMetro.com!!

Steve Madden -

• Start stuffing your shopping bags with 30% Off Everything at Steve Madden through Monday with code STUFFING! Plus free shipping!

Shiekh Shoes -

• Take 20% off purchases $100 or more at ShiekhShoes.com. Use code: 20off100
• Take 25% off purchases $150 or more at ShiekhShoes.com. Use code: 25off150
• Take 30% off purchases $200 or more at ShiekhShoes.com. Use code: 30off200
  

Hair/Accessories:

Ebonyline (hair & wigs) -

• Take 15% off $30 or more purchases (does not include Clearance). Use Code: ebony15

Big Buddha -

• Handbag Heaven on Sale! Get 30% Off at BigBuddha.com with code BB30

Santa Baby–Lo Quiero Ahora: Old Navy

Hola Divas,
Okay, it’s that wonderful time of year again when I inundate you with the items that I find on the web that I love and need in my life and would seriously want for

‘Christmas. Although I am working (2 jobs) I am still not able to shop like I was in previous years, so I will again be living vicariously through you. I will also let you know about any coupon codes I get via email so maybe you can buy the items that are catching my attention or anything you find while browsing the sites.

So I swung by the Old Navy website because I am seriously on the hunt for sweater dresses for this fall and winter as I am just loving the tights and leggings in my wardrobe lately. I have a few but I really want some new ones (especially if I can find them in some fun colors). So below you will find my favorite pieces from Old Navy. I will put the coupon code for today (which ends in moments) but I will later update the post with the Black Friday Coupon Code… Happy Shopping!! ~besitos~

Cowl-neck Sweater Dress in Burgundy

 

Asymmetrical Sweater Vest

 

Tiebelt Denim Skirts (think this is adorable)

 

Sequined Leopard print Cami
~you know how I feel about leopard print~

 

Lace Trim Batwing Sleeve Top

PROMO: Starts 11/25: Black Friday Sale! Everything's on sale at OldNavy.com. Hurry ends 11/28!
Start Date: 11/25/2011 12:00 AM ET
End Date: 11/28/2011 11:59 PM ET
Shop eGiftcards at OldNavy.com

DOTD: Purple is STILL my BIACH!!!

Hola Divas…
I love purple… I’m sure that is not surprise to anyone who has visited my blog more than once. So yesterday I wore an outfit that I had worn for only a few hours earlier in the week. When I wore it earlier, I didn’t have an opportunity to blog it nor did anyone see me in it. So I decided to wear it Friday to work so that I could truly enjoy wearing it. I did tweak the outfit a bit for Friday’s reveal by wearing my new (FREE) snakeskin shoedazzle wedges. I earned these shoes from my readers purchases and my own purchases. These shoes are CRAZY HIGH… but super sexy. I love them so so much (even if I did almost break my neck on multiple occasions yesterday).

I love these purple jeans and they are probably my favorite purchase of my adult life. I really want to purchase another pair because I know these pair won’t last forever. I just don’t know where to begin to look. *le sigh*

Well, I hope you like this outfit… What did you wear this past Friday? Did you love your outfit? Do you wish you could tweak your outfit and re-wear it? Let me know in comments… Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore On Friday:
Striped Blazer: Torrid
Black Cami: Wal-mart
Purple Jeans: shesgotcurves
Snakeskin wedges: Shoedazzle (Talitha)
Earrings/Ring: beauty supply

Diva Spotlight: Diva Ticka

I love doing Diva Spotlights… I’ve made that no secret… and lately I’ve met new bloggers who just want to make their place in the blogging community… plus or not. I am happy that this feature can give them an opportunity to reach new fans and friends. This weeks Diva is a frequent commenter on my blog and now my twitter friend (whom I mentioned in my previous post)… please follow her blog and give her love as I shine light on…

Diva Ticka of Spoon Full Of Sugar

Jean Jacket - Gift from a friend
Turquoise tee - Target
Brown pencil skirt - JCPenny
Coach Wedges - Herbergers

In her own words: This outfit makes me feel super sexy. From the way that the jean jacket and pencil skirt hug my curves, to the way the ribbon ties around my leg. It just screams class and sexy. I want my spotlight to show that curvy women don't have to be afraid of layers. I used to think that layers added bulk to a curvy woman. This can't be further from the truth if done correctly. I also want to show that style is what you make it. Be you and the rest is easy!

Isn’t she CLASSY?!! Show her love in the comments...

If you want to be the next Diva to be Spotlighted!!! Send an email for more information to yramirez.diva@gmail.com or read up on my project here: Diva Spotlight

DOTD: Sleep Tight But Don’t SLEEP On Tights

Although today’s outfit is fairly casual (and darn similar to the last outfit I posted), I have to tell you I am wearing something which is far more important than any item of fashion I own. I am wearing a good night’s sleep. I suffer from insomnia and yesterday due to the help of a sleeping aid… I had the first GREAT night of sleep that I have had in a long time. You can’t imagine what it feels like to go days without rest. It makes you irritable and just plain… USELESS… but today… I felt like a superhero. Hopefully more days like today are in my future…
 
Now although that is an important topic (and if your suffer from insomnia I would love to know how you combat it) but today on twitter I was talking to @TickaNascha and she was saying that she is having a hard time blogging in the colder weather. And I told her that tights can propel any outfit to the next level… also shoes/boots help. I then mentioned my favorite tights and she mentioned that this is some information that others would probably like to know. Of course I thought I had done a tights post previously… but while trying to Google it… I came up empty handed which leads me to believe I imagined it all. So here are the highlights of what I found in the tight world. If you have experienced any tights that I have not listed below… please inform my readers via comments…
 
Silkies: These are my go-to place for hosiery that meet my basic hosiery needs. I found that they have just the right amount of control top and they ship to my mailbox and I can set up automatic shipping which is super convenient this time of year when I wear tights and pantyhose so often. They however don’t have a large selection of textured or colored tights.

Torrid: I tried out the fishnets from them last year and I really liked how they fit and they also sell spanx. They occasionally have sales where all their hosiery are on sale. And usually they always have a buy one get one for 50% off.
 
Lane Bryant Brand: I usually buy my Lane Bryant tights at the outlet near my house where you get 2 pair for less than $20. They also don’t sell a great selection of colors, but they do have a nice selection of textured tights.
 
Spanx: Most plus size retailers and boutiques sell Spanx. They hold you in and they also have a cool selection of colors as well. And they are true to size.
 
Assets by Spanx (found in Target): They are very similar to the Spanx above (actually I don’t know what is the difference) only you can find them at your local Target (I think they are sold elsewhere, but I have no idea where).
 
WeLoveColors: COLORS! COLORS! Oh the colors!! I love how you can find any possible color that you have imagined here. they don’t have much control (at least not to the level I prefer) but oh the possibilities… oh yeah!!!
 
Kmart Brand: Last year I found a pair of tights from the Kmart Brand that fit. They aren’t much on control either but they were affordable and they had some cool color possibilities (last year I found a great pair of purple tights)
 
Walmart Brand: They go up to a size 4, and they are also good for basic colors and textures. They only problem I have found is that they aren’t consistent on their sizes. In some textures I wear a 3 and in others I wear a 4… and once I found that even a size 4 was too small.
 
Target Brand: Can’t fit any of their tights. I am 5’7. Most people think I’m taller but I’m not. But anytime I’ve tried Target brand tights… they never made it remotely close to my crotch. So apparently only short people where tights in the opinion of Target… thanks… but no thanks….
 
I hope this information helps you decide where to buy your tights or to help you take the first step towards your first purchase. Also remember that in a pinch, a pair of seamless leggings and some boots can give the illusion of tights in a pinch *winks*. Now… onto my restful sleep induced casual outfit (But oh how I loved my makeup today!!!)… Hasta la próxima (until next time) ~besitos~

What I’m Wearing Today: 
Black Cami: Forever21+
Striped Batwing Top: Dots
Black Leggings: Forever21+
Purple Wedges: Bakers Shoes
Earrings/Ring: beauty supply

Eye makeup: By Lauren Luke Vintage Glam Palette