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~

Diva Spotlight: Cheap Chic & Curvy

I made an another plea on Facebook and Twitter for more Diva Spotlights, especially given that I have not been blogging at my potential lately. And I got some interest and some emails. Which I truly enjoy. So imagine my surprise when I searched my email box for submissions to find that I had one in my inbox that I had mistakenly overlooked (smacks hand... shame on you Yoli!!). So if you sent a submission last week... know that i haven't forgotten you... just wanted to include this blogger who sent her submission almost 2 weeks ago...

Now here is what is ridiculous... I had not seen this blog before her email (seriously... I need to do better)... but I'm glad she submitted her pic because you know what... she and I have a love and appreciation for leopard and how to best use it as a neutral.... LOVE IT!!!

So I shine the spotlight on...

 Kourtney of CheapChicandCurvy.blogspot.com

Where items were purchased?

Cardigan- Marshalls

Top-Forever 21

Skirt-Goodwill

Pumps- Forever 21

Earrings-Value Village

Sunglasses-Charlotte Russe

Bracelet-Value Village

Handbag-Gift

In her own words:
This outfit makes me feel fabulous!  Much like many fashionistas I'm in love with anything made with leopard print! So pairing this number with a leopard top only came natural.  From the toughness of the top, to the daintiness of the fuchsia skirt; I love this outfit!

Isn't she FABULOUSA?!! Show her love in the comments...
If you want to be the next Diva to be Spotlighted!!! Send me an email for more information: yramirez.diva@gmail.com or read up on my project here: Diva Spotlight

ShoeDay Saturday: Back to my old tricks…

I realize that blogging is easy if you keep to your old routine. And since I love shoes and loved doing these shoe posts on Saturdays… I knew that if I resumed them that I would probably feel like my old blogging self. And I have to admit… it’s working so far. So this week I went to Alloy looking for pants and I found a pair of shoes (that are unfortunately not in my size) that made me want to look around a bit more. So I figure I would post what I loved whether or not they came in an 11 or not… because not all my readers wear an 11. And maybe one of you can buy them and I can live through your shoe purchase.

Elodi Lace Stiletto – $36.90
~ this shoe is like my dream shoe. Leopard & lace?!!! I would totally wear the heck out of this shoe. Why don’t they make this in an 11?!!! ~

Pulse Wedge – $36.90
~ I am desperate for a pair of everyday black wedges. But I can’t seem to find any that go up to an 11 that won’t break the bank. But wouldn’t the black & purple pair just be awesome? ~

Bella Bootie – $44.90
~ I need a pair of gray leopard booties in my life… just because ~

Grapevine Wedge – $36.90
~ I think these are adorable… I love these ~

Six Take: No H8

Again I am late with the Six Take post but I have to be honest… I have been debating with myself whether or not I will continue to blog. I have been getting hit with some hater-ade lately and I just am to stressed and tired to keep dealing with it all. I just want to rest. And just surround myself with people I love and trust. But then I sat down today and I realize that this is what the “haters” want. They want me to give up and give in because at the end of the day… they want me to hate myself like they hate themselves. And you know what… I WON’T LET THEM WIN!!! So I decided to use this as my way to let people know… STOP IT!!!

Stop making people feel bad when you should be building them up. Use what your mother taught you as a child… “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all”. Some people can’t help themselves. Some people will make jokes when in reality they are just pretending to make light of how they really feel. I have to say… I probably was one of those people years ago. But now that I have kids and see how much these can things can break someone down… I cut that out. Here is what I say… before you say one negative thing to or about someone. Try and find 2 positives things to say instead. That is what I do. Instead of bringing attention to someone’s negative nasty attitude… I will compliment them on their outfit or hair (or both… lol). And before I know it… I don’t even think negative first… I always look for the brighter side of each person. That is a lesson I’m glad I’m learned. TRULY.

Now the outfit I picked today isn’t really one of my favorites but I LOVE these booties and this jacket. But the reason why these pictures are significant… Because I took these pictures in a busy park where everyone could see me and I was starred at. I had hubby there cheering me on and taking the pics as my support system, but I really wanted to embrace the No H8 confidence. I’m glad I did it. I feel like I made it through to the other side stronger and better…

And if you think I didn’t wear color today…never fear… I’m wearing bright purple eyeshadow that doesn’t come across in the photos… I’m still a color whore :)

What I’m Wearing Today:
Dress/Earrings: Burlington Coat Factory
Jacket: Mom’s Closet (years ago)
Booties: Bakers Shoes
Necklaces: Multiple Locations
Bracelets: Ashley Stewart

Now don’t forget to check out my six take bloggers family and their fabulous hate-free selves. Check out their sites and make sure you’re following them too:

• Chic in Every City (Jessica)

• Curvy Canadian (Karen)

• Stick Sweet Danish (Rikke)

• Too Many Sequins (Jessica)

• Queen Sized Flava (Sarah)

DOTD: Showstopper… at least the shoes anyway

Today I had on my favorite shoes. I love these shoes because they make people stop and pay attention. I had multiple people today say something about these shoes… and well I already know my loyal readers love them.

I was going to say something super great and awesome… but you know… today was LONG!!! And all I want to do is lay down and watch a little television before I pass out into a peaceful slumber. So needless to say… I’m completely blank in my brain. I’m just proud of myself for posting 2 days in a row… So… How are things with you?
**best thing I heard today: “I bet people follow you around taking pictures of your legs when you wear those shoes” (heard from a lady who owns a local consignment shop who couldn’t stop fawning over my shoes)**

What I’m Wearing Today:
Dress: Wal-mart
Blazer: Curve Appeal Consignment
Shoes: Steve Madden
Earrings: Wal-mart

DOTD: No more GRAY days

So I have to admit that I’ve been in a rut. So much of a rut that I really didn’t even feel like myself. I felt ugly, unfashionable, and just plain boring. I couldn’t seem to get myself out of this funk that seemed to take over my entire being. I tried and tried and all I kept seeing was the diva I once was. I couldn’t seem to recapture her… and then something weird happened this weekend. After nursing a stomach virus of the worst kind… I suddenly felt like okay… now I’m ready. So yesterday, I got up… got dressed and put on some of the best makeup I’ve done in a while. I then went and ran around town with the family and I noticed something… people were smiling at me again. I felt like people were picking up my fabulous vibe.

So today I got up and put on a one of my favorite tops and favorite booties and threw on a pair of slacks. I am regretting the decision of wearing them with these wide leg pants. I think it makes the outfit look a bit too sloppy. But I was determined to blog today and to let you all know that I’m not dead. I’m not giving up my blog… because I realized one thing while I was wallowing in self pity… there is a need for me on line. There are young, mature, and older plus size women out there who could use some positive reinforcement that they are beautiful. These women look in the mirror each day and hate what they see and think that the world also sees ugliness based on their size. I want to show that they are beautiful and demand the world pay attention to what power us plus size ladies possess…

So… onto the fashion… btw… I missed you **big smiles**

What I’m Wearing Today:
Top: Lucie Lu (gifted last year)
Pants: New York & Company
Jacket: Torrid
Shoes: Alloy (Qupid)
Ring: Torrid
Bracelets: Ashley Stewart
Earrings: Beauty Supply

DOTD: Who dat is?

Yeah I know that you are probably wondering who I am. Hi… I am QueenDiva and I am a fashion blogger who has failed terribly at posting consistently lately. I was trying my hardest to be part of the Six Take post but I just couldn’t get myself out of this “rut” I had fallen into. I love fashion but for whatever reason it just wasn’t in me to get dressed each day. But I did, and I then I would say today I am going to take some awesome pictures and give my readers something to look at… and then… I didn’t. Anyway enough of that… Here is my DivaLook of the Day (DOTD).

I am still working and just generally loving life. I have been living a rollercoaster life… but at the end of the day… I am happy. Sorry I don’t have much more to say. I haven’t been sleeping well so just before starting to write this post I took 2 pills to sleep through the night… and I must say… they are kicking in…

So… what have you been up to? If you comment on this post… I promise to stop by your blog and check out what I’ve missed (I’m so terribly behind on that too… lol). Also… if you can’t tell… this skirt is polka dotted…

What I’m Wearing Today:
Top: Dots
Pin Dot Skirt: City Chic
Turquoise Shoes: ShoeDazzle 
Bracelets: Torrid/Ashley Stewart 
Ring/Earrings: Beauty Supply
Butterfly Brooch: Burlington Coat Factory