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A Blast From The Past
Christmas Recap
Hey guys,
I had a great Christmas I actually am on vacation so i went to spend a week with my mom and we did have fun together ! Because of my busy schedule am not able to go over there as much as I would like. We had fun baking cup cakes cookies and moms home cooking is always so tasty . We dance ,sung and acted goofy, we cried and hugged it was a time for togetherness healing and unity.
I hope you all had a awesome day with your friends and family. Now am waiting for new years to come so i can go dance and have fun =] with my friends, here are a couple pictures I took
Me and my mom
I have so many new post am working on and am excited to bring in the new year =] My wish for all of you is blessing in all of your life's. And prosperity lots of it you guys rock
I had a great Christmas I actually am on vacation so i went to spend a week with my mom and we did have fun together ! Because of my busy schedule am not able to go over there as much as I would like. We had fun baking cup cakes cookies and moms home cooking is always so tasty . We dance ,sung and acted goofy, we cried and hugged it was a time for togetherness healing and unity.
I hope you all had a awesome day with your friends and family. Now am waiting for new years to come so i can go dance and have fun =] with my friends, here are a couple pictures I took
I have so many new post am working on and am excited to bring in the new year =] My wish for all of you is blessing in all of your life's. And prosperity lots of it you guys rock
Reinventing Myself
What are they thinking?? # 2
Picture from http://www.curvygirlclothing.com
Holiday Swag Winner Posted early
I had to end this contest early because I wont be home tomorrow I will be finishing up my Xmas shopping so Using Random.Org I included those who tweeted and earned extra entry's My winner is MAYRA from http://thickngorgeouz.blogspot.com/congrats Chica and thanks to all of you who entered
but I can only choose one winner I will be having random giveaways on this blog from time to time you never Know when there will be something Fabulous The new year brings lots of Surprises !
Plus Size Body Shapes
-Smaller on top and wider on the bottom
Ultimate Goal: To create a sense of balance
Recommendations:
- · Wear Boat-neck and off the shoulder tops to balance the wideness of your hips
- · Wear dark colors on the bottom, taking advantage of its slimming effect
- · Stay away from side pockets and pleats on pants
- · Stay away from drawstring pants
- · Upper body should be the focus, so have fun with tops.
- · Play with necklaces and earrings because they’ll attract attention up top.
- · Mid-length or calf-length A line skirt should be a must in your wardrobe
- · Mix and Match separate for size options!
-Tall and Slender
Ultimate Goal: To create proportions that keep you from looking too lanky.
Recommendations:
- · Longer top is the choice
- · Column shine in long skirts; the height allows them to look graceful in longer skirts.
- · Stay away from super short minis.
- · Beware of pants that have an extremely flared leg, it look visually off balanced for column.
- · Layer! Layer! Layer! Column can handle the extra coverage; it adds style and dimension to the look.
- · Shirts with exaggerated collars and exaggerated cuffs are very flattering!
- · Column can wear large prints.
-Curvaceous with a full bust, small waist, full bottom
Ultimate Goal: Some might accuse hourglass of dressing sexy when they are not even trying and hourglass have the most sought-after body in history. So embrace those curves in a classy manner!
Recommendations:
- · Look for fitted tops that nip at the waist. Avoid full or billowy tops.
- · A wrap dress is one of the most flattering styles that hourglass can wear. The wrap will highlight the waist and display sexy legs.
- · Wear low-rise pants with a flared bottom that will minimize hip area and balance hourglass curves.
- · To avoid looking like a double wide, make sure the top doesn’t stop at a point where the hips are the fullest.
- · Hourglass’s best styles are fitted tops and dresses with a bias cut with stretchy fabrics
- · Stretchy fabrics are the best as long as what you wear is not too tight to begin with!
- · Less is really more when it comes to prints and patterns instead, wear solid colors.
Ultimate goal: To create lines where none exist
Recommendations:
- · Try a v-neck with an empire waistline
- · Opt for flowy fabrics like silk, rayon, gauzy cottons that makes the grade.
- · Wear a stretchy fitted tank underneath to add support and hide any bumps or bulges.
- · When feeling adventurous, go for a slightly larger pattern on tops and dresses,
where the colors are low-contrast and the pattern is constant. - · Consider narrow vertical stripes, which create a slimming line.
- · Stay away from cargo pants, pockets on the side, or embellished pants
- · Don’t wear tapered pants!
- · Avoid wrap tops and halter dresses!
- Rectangle
Shoulder, waist, and hips all the same width
Ultimate Goal: To create and accentuate a waistline that will give you the appearance of curves. - Recommendations:
- · Wear Belts!
- · Always go straight for the dresses that gather or tie at the waist
- · Corset tops are a must; they cinch the middle creating the illusion of a curvier figure.
- · Don’t wear extremely low-rise pants
- · Rectangle wants a slightly higher waist, which will give the illusion of the waist.
- · Drawstring pants are wonderful for rectangle shape!
- · Choose sleeveless tops to accentuate your gorgeous shoulders
- · Opt for gauzy, flowing fabrics and soft Ruffles
- · Asymmetrical hemlines is the best look for you
- · Fitted tops and jackets, skirts that have a higher waistline are a must
a large bust with narrow hips
Ultimate Goal: To draw attention to the lower body and create illusion of equal proportions.
Recommendations:
- · Always go straight for the vivid colors and prints for the bottom half.
- · Pleated and tiered skirts add fullness
- · Minimize bust with a deeper neckline
- · V-neck and scoop necks that draw attention away from shoulders and bust!
- · Avoid boat-necks, horizontal straps or any intense pattern dropped waist, a classic flapper style
"Holiday Blues"
How to overcome the "Holiday Blues"
There are many factors that can cause the depressed, stressed, agitated, fatigued, down and out, dreaded bad feelings that many people experience over the holidays. In order to effectively resolve and overcome the holiday blues, you need to know what they are about for you. There is no one universal solution, since what is depressing or stressful for one person may not be for someone else, and what works for one may not work for another.
Pay attention to your specific issues and situation. How and what you pay attention to is important. The holiday blues are so obvious, people tend to either focus on how bad they are feeling, or put their focus on avoiding the bad feelings. Unfortunately, neither tactic will resolve the issues, and could easily make things worse.
It is important to realize that the bad feelings are not the real problem. The bad feelings are a symptom of a problem. You are reacting to something that is not right and you haven’t fixed it or resolved it yet. It could be something that has happened or is happening in your world, or something within you, such as your thoughts, beliefs and attitudes, or a combination of external and internal factors. Look beyond the bad feelings, pay attention, and let yourself know what you are reacting to. The solution to many of the issues may be obvious once the issues or real problems are identified. Don't overlook possible underlying medical problems, biochemical imbalances, side effects from prescribed medications the side effects from alcohol and other drugs, or Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Some common causes
The holidays are supposed to be a time of happiness, good cheer, joy, fellowship with loved ones and optimistic hopes for the coming new year. During the holiday season, we are bombarded and inundated with reminders of the holidays. The multitude of reminders can be a trigger for several unresolved issues such as:
 | Past loses. |
| Unresolved grief. |
| Anticipating a significant loss. |
| Contrast between then and now. |
| Disappointment about now. |
| Contrast between image of holiday joy and reality of ones life. |
| Sense of increased isolation and loneliness. |
The holiday season is also a busier and more stressful time. We have more things to do, more things to buy, there is more traffic, parking is more difficult, stores are crowded and we wait longer. The extra demands on our time, attention, energy and finances can be very stressful, and for some, the "holiday blues."
Problem solve it.
Don't make yourself helpless and don't accept the role of a victim. There is much you can do to make it better for yourself.
If your holiday blues are a manifestation of the stress from all the extra demands of the holidays, do some things to reduce the demands. Rethink how you view and approach the holidays. Also review your beliefs about what you have to do and the consequences of not doing what you believe you must do. Is it really necessary to buy all those people gifts? Is it really necessary to buy such expensive gifts? What is the purpose and meaning of your giving? Might there be an even more meaningful way of giving that is less demanding on you. Don't forget to keep the overall picture in mind. Making the effort to get a gift or do something nice for one person may be easy, but it gets more difficult and demanding on you as you increase the number of people you give to. Sometimes just deciding what to get or do for someone is difficult and time consuming. What could you do to make it less demanding? Don't just follow your tradition without talking to your family and friends about it. Families and relationships change over time, so make sure current efforts are appropriate for how your family and relationships are now. Brainstorm with your family about it, or ask your friends how they approach it. You might also be able come up with a better plan, such as giving yourself more time by starting your efforts several weeks earlier.
If your holiday blues are stemming from past losses, take advantage of the holidays to help you complete your mourning and finish your grieving over the loss. You will likely need to feel the sadness and grief, and be intellectually clear with yourself as to what you lost and the magnitude of the loss. If you accept the loss and the feelings that go along with the loss, the intensity of the bad feelings will lessen. In order to complete mourning and finish grieving, one has to find other ways of getting his/her needs met that were met by the person that is gone. It might be difficult and it will require effort, but don't let yourself lose more than necessary. Once you complete your grieving you will be able to experience good feelings when you reminisce. You might have a twinge of sadness at times, but the agonizing pain will be gone.
There are many different kinds of losses that cause grief. There is a loss of loved one, loss of meaning and purpose, loss of health, loss of a body part, loss of important material things, loss of status, as well as past, present and anticipated future loss, to list a few. I can not outline the specifics of how to handle all the different types of loss and the holiday blues, but I can give you three principles that if applied properly will enable you to overcome the holiday blues. The three principles are in the first verse of the Serenity Prayer which reads, "God grant me the serenity to (1) accept the things I can not change, (2) the courage to change the things I can, and (3) the wisdom to know the difference. Learn how to apply these three principles and serenity will replace the holiday blues.
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Black Friday vs Cyber Monday
PROS
Great experience. Madness, excitement, all-night shopping, great deals. Something to look forward to about holiday shopping! Find deals in person that you may never have found before. Get together with your family or friends and plan a trip. Save some cash! Find new stores with enticing products, deals, and people.
CONS
It can be an awful experience. Waiting in lines, not getting the product that was advertised on sale, the huge crowds, finding a parking space, gas prices, carrying lots of gifts to your car, lugging them around, frustration, and did we already mention long lines? Not finding as great of a deal as you thought you would. Leaving empty handed.
PROS
How convenient! Most major retail online stores will offer some sort of discount on this day, all from the comfort of your work or home computer. Save on gas, no waiting in lines, have more of a selection of products, save more money, easily find the best deal on a product, get more for your money, find something extremely unique. No parking problems! Find a new favorite seller!
THE PERFECT GIFT
Do you have to physically SEE the product before purchasing to ensure that it is just what you thought it would be? Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
LINES
How is your patience? Do you not mind waiting in lines, or would you rather just have it shipped to your home? Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
THE EXPERIENCE
Does it bother you not physically shop for your items? Does the ease of online shopping comfort you? People come from all over the world to participate in Black Friday, while people internationally from their own homes can participate in Cyber Monday. Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
THE MONEY
Do you feel you receive better buys online where you can shop around instantly or would you rather arrive in person and find something others might be missing? Do they offer better deals in person? Black Friday or Cyber Monday?
THE TIME
Do you save huge amounts of time by shopping online? Or do you save more time by shopping on Black Friday and getting it all done in one sweep?
Now if your worry about returns well I try to shop @ stores were I can order online and return in person this happened to me last year with Hot Topics my son wanted the shirt more baggy so I saved the invoice and he was able to exchange in a local store. Most Online stores allow you to do that. And if you cant find what your looking for I just buy a gift card =) am really interested in hearing what you will be doing this Holiday season as far as shopping is concern
Christmas Fun
Ashley Stewart Finds
My Latest Shoe Haul
I know I have such a love affair with shoes and I have been on this kick with neutral tone shoes..
Operation Christmas Child
Tis the season to make a difference in a child's life. I do this every year ! And it Brings me great joy to be able to make a child smile for the holidays its a simple token but is greatly appreciated from the little hand and smiling faces it touches am no way rich and times are hard but I make sure am able to give back anyway I can to those less fortunate than myself. You Can get involved too I posted the link were you can Visit Operation Christmas Child Am in no way affiliated with this company Its just something I think is fun for the whole family to do get your kids involved include a letter and a picture of your family the greatest gift is to see a smile on a child's face
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD <---------- CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION =D
PASS THIS ON TO YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS =D LETS ALL GIVE THE GIFT THIS YEAR TO A NEEDY CHILD IT DOESN'T COAST A WHOLE LOTS OF MONEY TO FILL UP MY BOX COAST 20$$$ YOU WILL BE ABLE TO PICK THE SEX OF THE CHILD YOU WISH TO GIVE TO AND THE AGE RANGE =D ....... (( IF YOU CANT PACK A BOX BECAUSE OF THE DEADLINE YOU CAN DONATE OR SAVE THIS LINK FOR NEXT YEAR))
One Stop Plus.Com now carries Torrid
What are they thinking??????
8 Ways to Make Shoes More Comfortable
This Article was not written by me ... I read it in women Day and wanted to pass it on too you ')
1.Pain in the Strap
2.Cushioned Edge
3.Head over Heels
4.Stable Ground
5.Spot On
6.On the Ball
7.Toe Pick
8.Glide Wear
Happy Birthday too me
Nyx Runway Collection
Love this Collection wow i want them all ;) and Nyx has really good color payoff am really excited to try these beautiful pallets
Full Figure Fashion Week Recap
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