Friday, December 09, 2011

DOTD: Not Feeling So Diva… Currently

Hola Divas…
Well I haven’t posted anything on my blog since my post on Dec 1st. So let me tell you what has happened over the last week….

Last Friday: I came home from work nauseous and completely sick. I thought that since my children had been sick during the week that I had not been so lucky at avoiding it. I went to bed hoping it would be a 24 hour bug as it had been with everyone else….

Saturday: It starts to look like I am seriously sick as the pain has gotten worse and I can’t eat anything without getting really sick. I only left my bed for a few moments to go to my part-time and to quickly return to my bed.

Sunday: Did not get out of bed all day and hubby left me to sleep because I am so sick at this point I barely sleep… it is at that moment that I realize that is most likely NOT a stomach virus. As any movement at all makes me cry out in agony. Hubby tries to get me to go to the emergency room but I tell him I’m fine (when I’m clearly not).

Monday: I don’t go to work because I can’t move… still. Hubby FORCES me to go to the ER. I oblige as I feel as though I’m dying. While in emergency they check for pregnancy, appendicitis, and who knows what else. Turns out I have ovarian cysts. I am sorry if that grosses anyone out… but as I had cervical cancer a few years ago… I am scared of anything that has to do with my “lady parts”… lol. They tell me that the cysts should shrink on their own and that the pain should go away in a few days. If not, I have to go see my doctor to ensure that the cysts are not tumors. Yep… we’re back to that again…. ugh!!!!

Tuesday: I went to work… pain and all… Kinda foggy as I was medicated.

Wednesday: Work again and then the most horrific thing happens… my husband comes home to find my 15yr old having sex in my living room when he is supposed to be at school. We flipped out… and kicked him out to go live with his grandparents. I can’t… my health is fragile and he is doing everything in his power to make me lose my sanity. My mom makes it seem like its all my fault and that he needs attention. Attention?!! I’m working 2 jobs (one of which is cleaning up after grown a$$ folks who act as though I’m their maid and not just the lady who mops and empties the trash) just so I can buy a house in the next six months. But I should give that all up so he can get “attention”. As someone who was an honor roll student and literally was spoiled my entire teenage years and got all the “attention” I could stand (I was even in the newspaper for tutoring failing seniors while in the 9th grade)… I have no idea why he should get attention for all this negative behavior. Also, on my way home in a downpour of tornado proportions… I get a flat tire. Seriously… I damn near snapped.

Thursday: Woke up to excruciating pain and a swollen stomach… finding that stress is not allowing this to go away as quickly as the doctor had indicated. Got my tired “plugged” before work. Went to work while trying not to think about the stress my son is putting me under.

Friday (today): *le sigh* Just happy to see it is Friday and know that I can get some rest tomorrow and Sunday.

Some week…huh? The outfit you see below I wore yesterday. I had every intention of putting on makeup… never happened. I do regret that I wore leggings as it was the coldest day of the season thus far… even with tights under the leggings… I felt naked. So do you think this is TMI for my blog? Would you prefer I only talk shoes, makeup, & clothes? Have you had any health issues lately? If so, how are you dealing? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

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What I Wore While Not Feeling Quite Myself:
Black Cami & Leggings: Forever21+
Black Tights: Assets by Spanx (Target)
Teal Sweater: Newport-News
Teal Leopard Scarf: Came with a shirt from Wal-Mart
Booties: Bakers Shoes
Bracelets: Lane Bryant/ and a bday gift
Earrings: beauty supply

Thursday, December 01, 2011

DOTD: Feeling Fun & Flirty

Hola Divas…
Today I loved my outfit… I know I say that a lot but this outfit was special. My boss (Pecana) has found a renewed love for fashion. Her style isn’t exactly like mine because she like comfort over glamour… that is fine. Each individual deserves to find the fashion that makes them happy. In her search for a makeup artist she found a YouTube blogger that is not only great at makeup but fashionable on a budget. In one of her YouTube videos she shoes you how to make a fringe scarf (like the one you see me wearing below) from an old t-shirt. My boss and I both tried it. I did my in gray and my boss’ is in navy. Once it was complete I knew exactly how I would wear it, and then I added my cobalt skirt for a pop of color. Again… I really love how this outfit turned out.

Today was a rollercoaster… my part-time job is kicking my butt and I am just trying to maintain my finances at the same time trying to reign in a rebelling 15 year old teenage boy. Each day he tests my love and patience and to be honest… I don’t know how much more I can take before I snap, pack a bag, and runaway to join the circus (hey… at least I could wear sequins everyday and hang upside down from the rafters). Anyway… I know with prayer and positive re-enforcement he will get back on the right path (I hope and pray he does) it just hard to see the light through all the clouds… ya know?

Anyway… back to fashion… Below my photos you will see the link to the YouTube bloggers DIY video. If you visit her channel and subscribe… let her know where you found her link. I hope you try the scarf… if so… email me a photo or link me to your blog photo if possible. Have you done any really great fashion DIY projects lately? If so, what was it? Do you have any links to ways to use old shirts or jeans that don’t require a sewing machine? What do you think of my outfit today?  Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

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What I’m Wearing Today:
Gray Cami: Forever21+
Cobalt Blue Skirt: Wet Seal Plus
Black Top: Pure Energy (Target)
Tights & earrings: Wal-mart
Boots: Aerosoles
DIY Scarf: Made from old t-shirt from Wal-mart
Ring: beauty supply
bangles: Ashley Stewart/Lane Bryant 

CarahAmelie (be-YOU-tiful)

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

DOTD: Just A Hint… of Purple

Hola Divas…
Last night I decided it would be best if I figured out what I wanted to wear rather then scramble in the morning and make poor decisions. I guess I now need to remind myself to also include shoes in my outfit choice because this morning I just could not make a decision. I tried and tried and all my black shoes looked the same. I finally had to rely on my daughter, Yaz, to help me pick a shoe to complete my look. I mean can you just imagine me standing over my shoes with a dazed look on my face… yeah… you can imagine it… can’t you?!

Today was almost a #fail because for most of the day I only had on half of my makeup and I forgot my ring so you couldn’t see the purple I tried to incorporate… but now the look is complete in the photos. I put on my makeup during my lunch and I added the ring when I came home to take the photos. If you’re wondering why I even added the purple at all… it’s because so many of us divas wear red/white/black… I felt like adding the purple would kick it up a notch. I really like this skirt… it really made me feel all sucked in… I also have it in black and can’t wait to wear that one soon with a review item I recently received for the holiday season.

Well… I have to get to my part-time… so I guess I have to end it here… What did you wear today? Do you sometimes feel like you are constantly repeating the same looks? I do… What do you do to spruce yourself up to the next level?


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What I Wore Today:
Black Cami: Forever21+
Flower Blazer: Curve Appeal Consignment
Red Skirt: Wet Seal Plus 
Tights: Assets by Spanx (Target)
Shoes: Shoedazzle
Bangles: Lane Bryant/Ashley Stewart
Ring/Earrings: beauty supply
necklaces: Wal-mart

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?

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

Saturday, November 26, 2011

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~

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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

Friday, November 25, 2011

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 -

Kiyonna -

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

Torrid -

Target -

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 -

Shiekh Shoes -

Hair/Accessories:

Ebonyline (hair & wigs) -

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

Big Buddha -

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

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

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