LOOKBOOK OF THE WEEK

Latest Look-book from Eloquii

 

 

 

 

 

EASY GOING OUTFIT

 

Floral Crown ::: ASOS
Crotched Top & Crotched Maxi Skirt ::: Wet Seal +
Happy Necklace & Flamingo Necklace ::: Wet Seal
Purse ::: Deb 

 Aviators ::: Kenneth Cole
Sandals ::: Shoe Dazzle 

SOURCE:  http://www.musingsofacurvylady.com

LOOKBOOK OF THE WEEK!

 

Printex is an African print textile manufacturing company in Accra, Ghana.

 

Model: Vickie Romeo

PLUS SIZE FASHION DESIGNER OF THE WEEK!!!

MEET LINDA IDEGWU, THE LADY BEHIND DEAR CURVE.

 Gradually, the African prints fabrics popularly known as Ankara is gradually taking into the international scene as it is now widely embraced by all including international celebrities. Kudos to the fashion designers who have tirelessly hard to creative breathtaking designs that has made in a must have piece in the wardrobe. Amongst such the clothing line that has embraced the Ankara material is DearCurves. They just launched their limited edition range ‘Sisi-Eko’. This six piece collection is inspired by the most fashionable state in Africa, Lagos! ‘Sisi-Eko’ encourages you to embrace the discerning, independent woman that you are. This collection boasts of luxurious African print fabrics, products are sassy, chic and outrageously beautiful~ attributes that wholly define a true ‘Sisi-Eko’. A light weight collection made exclusively for the full figured ‘Sisi-Eko’ fanatical about quality clothing.
Big Sister Magazine recently engaged Linda Idegwu, the beautiful curvy sister behind DearCurves in an interview, we wanted to know the inspiration behind her famous clothing line, challenges and a whole lot. Please enjoy the interview:

 Big Sister Magazine: Who is the person behind dearcurves.com?
DearCurves: Dearcurves was founded by plus size model/designer Linda Idegwu. The brand was launched in January 2012 and renowned for making fashion forward, light weight clothes for women with curves.
Big Sister Magazine: What inspired the African fabric concept?
DearCurves: I wanted to create a brand that celebrates Africa and African women, one of the ways of achieving this is by our usage of African wax fabrics as staples in all collections. We do dabble with non African fabrics such as chiffon, France lace etc but we are predominately renowned for using African fabrics and intend to stay true to this.

 

Big Sister Magazine: How can people purchase the clothes?
DearCurves: We are an online based brand, customers can shop via our website: http://www.dearcurves.com, having said that, we are presently in talk with couple of department stores and should have our products available in these stores in couple of months.
Big Sister Magazine: Have you done runway shows with your clothes?
DearCurves: Not at the moment, we are presently working on this and will make information available when all is set.
Big Sister Magazine: What are your challenges in the business?
DearCurves: As with majority of businesses out there, we are constantly thinking of innovative ways of creating brand awareness and how to make products even more affordable for our customers.

 

Big Sister Magazine: What are the fashion mistakes that the full figured sisters make?
DearCurves: Not wearing clothes that fit!
Big Sister Magazine: What is your advice to big sisters with low self esteem?
DearCurves: Love the skin you are in! Celebrate, own and love your curves. The fashion world is rapidly changing and we now have brands, I.e Dearcurves, that make contemporary clothes exclusively for women with curves, we fully understand the challenges curvy women deal with regards to shopping for items that fit right, and bear this in mind when creating our products, our attires are ready to wear, they fit and accentuate ones curves.

 Big Sister Magazine: Who are your favorite plus size cloth designers?
DearCurves: http://www.Dearcurves.com.
Big Sister Magazine: What do you think about Big Sister Magazine?
DearCurves: Love your magazine and congrats on such a brilliant job!! Thank you for the interview.

 Connect with Dearcurves.com via
WEBSITE: http://www.dearcurves.com
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/Dearcurves
TWITTER: https://mobile.twitter.com/DearcurvesREAL

RECREATING YOUR CELEB STYLE

  

Chasity Garner just loves to recreate her own style from celebrity. This week, she features Kelis. In her own words; 'So when I saw Kelis' spread via the FashionBombDaily, I knew this was something that I wanted to recreate.  I've been a fan of hers since high school.  She has been a huge influence and trend setter in the music world.  Ahhh hem! Anyone remember the "Bossy" video haircut?  The one that made a certain other female pop star, in my opinion, famous.  I'm not saying, but I'm just saying.  I think that hair cut, has done wonders for a lot of these songstresses' careers.  Yes, that may have been a little messy, but I like to make sure I give credit where credit is due.   Anyways, Kelis I've always recognized your uniqueness and fabulosity...and yes you were the first girl to scream on the track. 

I love being a fashion blogger, but there are times like these where I just can't believe I get to wear such wonderful things.  There's something about a tulle skirt that is magical and fun.  I was taking these photos and ran into a school of 5 year old ballerinas and they couldn't take their eyes off of my skirt.  It was the cutest thing.  I know my niece,  Kylea, is going to love this look.  Sometimes, regardless of age, it's a good thing to feel like a princess for a day.' 

 

 

Skirt - c/o Fanfaronada, Tee - Custom-Plus, Shoes - Nordstrom Rack (similar), Lip - MAC Girl About Town

Photo Credit:  Lydia Hudgens

source: http://www.garnerstyle.blogspot.com/

Weekend Fashion Pick

 

Thamarr Guerrier is one of our favorite plus size fashion blogger from http://www.musingsofacurvylady.com. For this weekend, we thought her style would inspire you. She looks chicky, trendy, classic and edgy..

 

Necklace ::: Shop Lately

 

Shoes ::: JCP (old)

 

Clutch ::: Bought in Greece

 Dress/ Wide Bracelet/ Sunnies ::: ASOS

Source:  http://www.musingsofacurvylady.com/2014/03/playing-it-straight.html

SPOTLIGHT BEAUTY OF THE WEEK!

 

 As endorsed by the Guiness World Book of Records, Aevin Dugas has the world's biggest afro - which measures four-and-a-half foot around. When left loose around her head, Aevin struggles to see out from underneath her large afro, and so she often has to style it up properly. It took her 14 years to get to this length and fullness and Aevin says she loves the bouncy curls.

She believes her voluminous hair may have grown even bigger since the last measurement, but cannot reveal its size until the next official Guinness measurement. Aevin told Daily Mail;

‘When my hair is stretched out to its complete length and pressed, it goes down to my butt. But I don’t wear it like that because it looks weird.’

The newly single care worker is proud of her unique style but usually ties her hair back when going on first dates, only revealing her secret later.

‘I did tell one guy and he was shocked and he Googled me and was like ‘oh, wow’.

 

Despite loving her hair, she has to tie it back while driving as it is so difficult to see past it. On first dates, Aevin likes to restrain her afro as she says it can be 'overwhelming' for new people. Aevin, who has won fans from Brazil to Italy, has spent the last 14 years growing her hair.

Her jaw-dropping look brings her attention wherever she goes but it does have its drawbacks as she often gets it caught in trees, car doors and people’s earrings.
It can also take two days to wash and dry and is so big she struggles to see clearly out from beneath it – which means she cannot drive with her ‘hair up’.

To get her hair ready for a night out she shampoos it and then uses up to five conditioners. She then puts her hair into two French braids and from then it takes about two days to dry. Hair washing has turned into a long-drawn out affair as it takes her two days to wash and dry it all in sections.

 

 

 

Aevin was originally inspired by a picture of her mum Deborah Dugas wearing an afro in the sixties – and she remains one of her biggest fans today. Mrs Dugas, 62, who runs a care home, said:

‘I’m humbled by the fact she did this because she liked my natural hair, way before she was born. It was about half the size of Aevin’s and everybody loved it. Her hair has definitely had an impact on the community. She made her decision when wearing your hair natural was considered unattractive in the black community. But, against all that, she started wearing her hair natural years ago. I am really proud.’

What dedication, and the results sure are worth every pride. This will certainly inspire any one growing their hair naturally.