Plussize & Pattern : Yes We Can

Who Says We can't Do Patterns-Makeup & Styling by Naava L

  Spring is in the air BRIGHTS, FLORALS and OTHER PATTERNS are everywhere literally and to even my plus size self, the pattern trends/fashion use to be a nightmare.   Then I had a revelation I can wear pattern we all can, because it's not what you wear it's how you wear it.  For instance, that dress in the picture let's say I was in denial about my size and swore on God's green earth I was a medium instead of and extra large, and I have  to say it like this "I most defiantly would look like a busted can of biscuits".  Now with that being said, find your favorite patterns layer them play with them, but first please make sure you know what size clothing you wear there is no reason you are in your twenties and do not know this.  If you don't find a trusted sales person and the key word is TRUSTED and let her/him assist you. As a sales person helping people look fabulous surely  is my favorite part of the job.

 
 
 
 

  



Right now I'm loving the Print Trend in Fashion I don't know how long it will be around this strong ,but some things are always in style and will repeat it's self like history. To find more on trend prints visit Lane Bryant, Torrid or any Plus Size Fashion House I will be adding links later in the week on my favorite Plus Shopping Websites.

     Everyone that knows me knows that I am a makeup junky how else can you portray a beautiful_fascade. Anyways heads up, because there is a FASHION FAIR product or rather products that I actually recommend and love. Those that know me also know that I have a hate to love relationship with that line so this is big they have come out with a trio,  THE CAPUSLE COLLECTION, lips (lipstick &gloss), nails and blush that is reminiscent of the 70's, 80's, 90's  and 2000's in different shades of pink that are perfect for any and I do mean any skin tone and it actually stays on and looks beautiful.  If you ask me they need to keep Mr. Sam Fine around.  I really believe he had a hand in this.  The original Capsule Collection, was developed by Eunice W. Johnson and since FASHION FAIR is celebrating it's 40th Anniversary this year this is there homage the Person and the brand for women who Celebrate their life with a Touch of Luxury!

More Loves



Loving the Heat protector/straightener for my hair, the on trend glass shades, my natural hair straightened, I finally warmed up to the nail thing, my wink mineral shadows visit the site you can schedule parties and all and last, but not least my signature red lipstick- I'm loving the long wear of the Chanel Passion is the color.

So now that we know that is alright for the plus diva to wear the pattern print, because I am neurotic about it let's not forget foundation is still key...Support, support, shape wear, shape wear. Be who you want to be dress how you feel not how you think you have to, but most of all have fun with it make a day out of ....you only live once but since I'm not on that Y.O.L.O. mess I won't say it like that it's so much more it's about expressing and Living in the day the hour the moment...you only have one chance to live and be who you want to be so do it- darn it in a PATTERN PEICE and that's my WORD.....

Pretty is Not Enough

It's been awhile Dolls and Diva's I know I've just been ubber busy and rethinking a few things-- with that being said we all know that beauty is so much more then the makeup and the clothes I mean take it all off and what do we have.....foundation is key......

                                          SO BE BEAUTIFUL IN YOUR OWN RIGHT!!!



Speaking of foundation in one of my early blogs I wrote something about foundation-- well I figured it would have a greater impact if it was a picture of me actually practicing what I  preach so here goes...

 

 

If you all are wondering that's  pile of clothes that I'm going to be putting up to see behind me

 

 

 

Personally I will always think beauty is in the eye of the beholder-- be you strive to be no one else you sure will feel a lot better. This here to the immediate right is me, but...     

 

 

This is me as well-- and as of late this is how I've been rocking my mane... not necessarily this style but I been wearing my natural hair. I love being like a chameleon I mean I am natural-- perm free for almost 3 years now, but I just like style and fashion so you never know how you will find me....beauty is so many things, but as I was stating earlier-- foundation is key if you don't have good foundation none of it matters....

 

Flexx By Maidenform shaper

                                                                                                                    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As surprised as you may all be by this statement, I actually prefer being natural my hair loves moisture. I don't have to run from rain and  w.a.g. (was and go)  is actually a style no dryer needed. Beauty comes in all shape and sizes, fashion is evident and style well you either have it or you don't. In any case be yourself in all of your faded glory primp, paint, twist, curl, perm and most of all work with what you were given....AND THAT'S MY WORD!   I am where fashion meets style

 

Angry Black Woman

So I  must say this : Today a lady comes into  the store who I was assisting she was staring which does not bother me because its the norm (you never know what you will see me looking like)...still standing at the checkout out of the blue she says ...OH YOU MUST BE A FAN OF JILL SCOTT...me in my calm polite voice i say "no not really" and she gets this blank wow look on her face and walks off....after they leave I sit there wondering why the question, cause you see at the time it didn't dawn on me that it is much assumed thats why i went natural.....lol...anyways.....I say that only to say if its my hair, if its my smile, or even my style BLACK SISTER its ok to pay a compliment to another sister in free form  rater then bringing it down to the most unflattering form......it is ok to LIFT one another up heck its one of the rules I live by. Why not? So many people are so quick to judge other races, BUT atleast it does not give them a sore throat to give a compliment geeze .   MY BLACK WOMEN GET IT TOGETHER AN YOU WONDER WHY WE ARE CLASSIFIED AS THE ANGRY SPECIES....I'M JUST SAYING!!!

Jill Scott is one of the most physically beautiful women I have ever seen and if I hear or music or any for that matter I'll listen I'm just not the go and hunt for a song type at any rate right now natural is suppose to be a trend .  I'm almost 3 years in I don't know why others do it but let me clear this up now.  I went natural because I never wanted a perm in the first place and when I becasue old enough and ready mentally enough to change back (well not completely cause when i was younger I was a straight not kinky natural) I did. NOT BECAUSE I WANNA LOOK LIKE JILL SCOTT.

     My black women learn to treat each other like the QUEENS we are don't down one another and well to be quite frank it not my fault that I have style and you still trying to figure out the definition of it.  Not to sound cocky-I consider myself confident.  If you like  I can give you advices, magazine, teach you the color wheel and point you in the right direction .  Presentation is a personal perference I chose and am partially  inclinded to be a bit dramatic after all I am My Fathers Child.   And That's My Word.

 

 

 

 

Beauty Finds-I HEART Thump, Thump

    I haven't updated in a  while I know but then I guess I hadn't found anything worth raving for in awhile.  I mean every fashion magazine is going to tell you that emerald green is going to be the big color for the season and that the pinks and peaches are still going to be huge this coming season so I have to dig deeper do I not.

* Well before I begin have to rave about this dress I finally found one I've been looking forever....Yah!*











   First on my list of big finds comes from Estee Lauder : to put it short it's everything you need in a nice travel case literally all you need to add is foundation and setting powder and you are good to go!

Next a few things from Lancôme Paris

 

Makes them Look Fake

So Many Uses its Crazy love this brush

Khole Liner






 

 





 

Look I created with my products

 

 

 

 Here is a makeup kit for the beauty on a budget I love it I have it I even bought my sister one for Christmas the colors last all day and made special for Belk and the price ranges from $50.00 to $9.99 you can actually find one on the lower end if you are lucky!

lip gloss blush eye shadow bronzer ...nice!



 

 

 

 

Leggings I love see the HUE ads in ELLE Mag

 

 

Some boots that actually fit my big fit not good on comfort though

 

My money strapless bra from Lane Bryant...love it!!

Beauty is what it is products are meant to enhance what you already have naturally and maybe cover a big no, no until it heals.  Most products have the same base ingredients so price is just that of course we all have favorites but that's just the way the cookie crumbles.....A new year maybe a fresh start but words from the wise it will be exactly like the year before if you the make the effort to change it in beauty and life ....and that's my word!!!

 

GlamDiva on a Budget

    So in classic me fashion I submit self impossed challenges that well I dare myself to rise to when I get bored or feel stuck on the same level--well it can be aggrevating to myself but benifical to others.

    A few days ago I promised a new foundation (well for me) with stunning result--but this time there is an extra perk...it's actually affordable without a discount-- it has formulas for the different skin types, 24 hr staying power and a flawless almost undetectable finish that covers and blends perfectly without much cellphone transfer<<--makeup wearers know what that is>>>

   






   Oh and it's of Department store Quality because that what it was originally marketed as---until Walmart threw the big dollars their way or atleast that what it seems happened......




Revlon Colorstay true to the name I'm Caramel

                                        Not to forget the finisher that holds it all in place....

Translucent Finishing Powder

Now I'm going to go on my rant for those that are not knowledgable in knowing that liquid makeup is not made to penetrate the skin and does not and will not break you out (there are exceptions like alergies) it's how you take care of your skin and what you put in your body that does that. And even for those exeptions there is special makeup for that....every woman wants to razzle and dazzle every now and then there is nothing wrong with exploring and finding your other beauty...

                                              

Natural Beauty is all always will top any form of beauty but hey every girl likes to play dress up even the the tomboy types....And That's My Word!

Hair & Something for the Pearly Whites

rubbing back and forward across teeth

      I have a serious problem when my false nails are whiter then my pearly whites and let me tell you I have some bright pearls. In classic Naava fashion I went on a quest to find a (NATURAL) solution to the problem and boy did I find one.  In all honesty--I have used all of the store bought teeth whiteners and my favorite actually was the Aquafresh.  The first problem with that is it's expensive and the second problem with it is it's expensive get my drift....

   I have found a solution and it's effects last longer then a day.   Sorry for those of you that are allergic I truly understand I have a fruit allergy though I don't plan on revealing which fruit-- STRAWBERRIES--that's right they whiten the pearly whites even more. 

      There are multiply ways of achieving the whitening effects of the strawberry, but I will tell you the way I found most effective for me it is a preference you can find what works for you if you find my way to messy.


     





 <<<Well to be honest I first tried the paste with the baking soda and strawberries--not a big fan.
                      

STARTING YELLOW DIAMONDS WHITE

   So I went to the other method direct application for 5 min to 10 min. <<PIC UP TOP--  Then I rinse with hydrogen peroxide 1 part and water 3 parts then I brushed as normal and you finish with  flossing just in case you left a strawberry seed behind.    SOME PEOPLE MY BE ALLERGIC to the hydrogen peroxide in that case you may want to do the brush with the baking soda  which is equally taste nasty, but is known for it whitening powers.                 


         WHITE AS WHITE NICE HUH.....?

FRENCH MANICURE WHITE

NOW A DIFFERENT CHANNEL HAIR AS I CLEARLY PROMISED IN THE TITLE....just and update newsflash whatever your preference in word play.

    Hair, hair, hair for the most part we all love our hair it is our crowning glory...I just wanted to drop a note and let you all know that bangs are back with a vengeance. However you rock be in in a pony or wavy curly as my friend Gwen does ...you better rock it with style. That covers the ummm blonds and permed divas<<<no pun intended>>> now something for well we will say a none permed woman of color texture...I think that word play works just perfectly....

   In the Black Community there is a movement of women either doing the big chop or doing a grow out with protective styling ...personally I did the grow out because 1) my tush is to big for short hair  2) my head is to big for short hair oh and  3) I would have so experienced length shock. To each her own I always say.....to most women or at least all I have run into the natural thing is suppose to some big revelation on going natural well in normal Naava fashion you know I don't feel the same-- my thing was this just as with pork I never liked it so I stopped digesting it eventually--with my hair I really disliked perms I use to be a straight natural when I was growing up until little miss lady started burning me and a whole other story--- anyways I eventually just stopped perming my hair what is so grand about wearing ya hair the way it comes out of your scalp I'm just saying....you learn to commit in a relationship not though hair you are stuck with that it's not really something you choose now you can choose not to have it by chopping it off but then that's all on you---

   Now enough ranting-- as I type this I am flipping frantically through a mound of hair magazines trying to decide what I'm going to do with my mop of hair for next week. Who knows and I am also thinking about what the next update will be about and I will either be the review of this summer hottest trends or My Hair a more in-dept look at the natural movement and product reviews and whats in my stack of goodies and how I'm about to ....oh well anyways.....


                                                                   


      Whatever you choose to do it well no matter what it may be a hidden talent, work and of course your hair.  Things in life will always come and go, but you will always have to live with the decision you chose to make so let no one person of little importance influence those big decisions...And that's My Word!!! 

America the Beautiful ...Happy 4th all.....

Dress Belk.com, bracelet Forever 21, lipstick lancome

  With the 4th here....happy birthday freedom to America as one sided as it was---another story and blog completely for another day, but I felt the need to update show another fab look and give 3 tips that those that decide to party like rock stars tonight may need in the morning and well probably for the rest of the week....MY BIRTHDAY IS TOMORROW SO I'M IN LINE TO DON'T FEEL ALONE....

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                           

 

Tips to save your week and jobs,etc...

   Deflate Puffy Eyes

   Caffeinated tea bags will help reduce swollen eyes. Simply soak in water then leave the entire bag on each eye for 5 to10 minutes. If you are allergic use the spoons left in the freezer for 5 to 10 min and place over and under eyes.

  Conceal Your Pucker

I use the tea bags and spoons on a regular along with my skincare

  Use a bit of foundation/concealer on your lips before applying your lipstick. It give all day staying power. My favorite tip....for the look to the left i actually went 2 shades lighter with my concealer  to get a different look from my lipstick

  

 

 

 

 

 

Burn Free (I suppose this would go under etc)

  For those of you prone to get razor burned a.s.a.p. post shower meaning right after you get out use your             deodorant  on those areas to help stop the bumps from appearing....even the bikini line...seriously..

Purse London Fog, makeup NaavaL

          

      Let's see words of wisdom...always be true to you blah blah blah ...today with it being the holiday  all I'm going to say follow your gut if something seems funny get out  and or out of the way don't drive drunk not even saying that I condone drinking, but it happens be safe have fun and ....ummm and again my birthday is tomorrow I accept all forms of happy birthday....cash, checks, gift cards, american express you know....and That's My Word....