Spring & Summer Trends+ Me!

shirt:Torrid, jeans:belk, shoes:just fab So Many Trends I really don't know where to start dolls, but since last we met I have been promoted at work as the Michael Kors Specialist-- Yah Me!! I have cards and everything is official, official!!

I've been working my hardest & so far we are doing awesome in my shop!! Thanks to my co-works for dealing with my pickiness, but it has to be done. They will be receiving a surprise cake or something from me--I'm awesome in the kitchen!! SIDETRACKED BACK TO TRENDS!! You all know I love Color, but I'll get to those later, KINDA --- MAKE A BOLD STATEMENT WITH NEUTRALS!!!

MONIF C.(ABOVE)

MY CLOSET (NEUTRALS WITH A POP OF COLOR)

ALL SUMMER LONG (MONIF C.)

Still learning this new format on BlogSpot's recent update, so excuse the Mess---Trends are what they are " in the famous words of Heidi Klum" one minute you're in the next your not. Do what works-- make a complete color story out of only neutrals if you like-remember gold can be a neutral if used correctly. Personally I'm a Diva that likes just a pop of color even if its just on the lips-- Do You Don't follow the crowd if we all did that we would be a bland pallet with totally unbeat faces!! And that's my word!!

Spring is in the Air-- Trends and Baring It All

It took me decades to update my for my New Years Post-- now here I go hitting two updates in one day/night I'm on a roll allergies & All (Benadryl) to the rescue-- well I've been seeing and noticing and itching to let you in on the obvious trends of the season-- well not all of them.... we will start with swim---sorry but this one is for my Size Sexy Divas!! Find the first suits & more on ASHLEYSTEWART.COM & THE SECOND ON FOREVER21.COM--TORRID AND LANE BRYANT HAS SOME AWESOME SUITS AS WELL!!! ON TO THE SPRING JACKETS!!--WHICH I'M LOVING AND THE COLORS OH YEAH SPOT THE TREND!! Yes a flashback to the 80's the time during which I was born denim is back 1st jacket (ASHLEYSTEWART.COM) AND vibrant shades of blue everyone- I'm loving this one because I can werk color blue in any shade (TORRID.COM) & last the faux leather is here to stay from (FOREVER21.COM)--- JUST A QUICK TOUCH ON WHAT TO KEEP AND EYE ON--- I KNOW it's been a long time up I hope you have been able to keep track of me on my other social networks (facebook, twitter, intagram) the links are on the side-- if you want to keep up with my on goings in btw my Blog posts--- Well the Benadryl is kicking full force so I have to hurry up and finish before I start typing out of the side of my head--- it is what it is but do remember every trend is not fore everyone and take those trends that work for you and make them your own--oh yeah did I mention to you that I got a promotion as the Micheal Kors specialist at work yep --AND THATS MY WORD!!

The Grinch Didn't Steal Christmas (My Holiday Season)

Lets see it started with a ball and a red dress

Well Actually let me rewind it didn't really start there in the mist of all of the chaos of the the season (I work retail as you all know) a bullet few and My Madea (my grandmother) died and really it was unexpected and out of the blue LITTERALLY!! Everyone buckled down did what they had to do and we made it threw. Even my mother did and I'm happy about that because to be honest I just wasn't sure that she would-- that's another story for another day--but I put my well rehearsed happy strong face on and well now I'm here and now. Now that I think of it that was also the week I met my real life angel or as close to one as you can get that is human-- and that is as much as you need to know about him--but it made me realize though everything does happen for a reason-- and to think that's my favorite saying-- ANYWAYS! Me the night before the funeral-- because Madea would have just told me to fix my face so a smile was in order (as much as people thought they knew) they didn't-- we really had a special relationship that took until I was almost grown to develop, but it was worth the wait-- Fast forward--and it ended with a black dress-- well two of them they were both fabulous I enjoyed with a few of my coworkers another ball--I only went to two of them of course you have to be invited--and since most people know I am a mostly anti-social work-a-holic those invites don't just come rolling in though- I must admit I was invited to another but, I was working-- bye the end of the night on the second--- This was me dead tired I mean I work so much I actually got dressed at the place--AFTER I CLOCKED OUT OF COURSE! And my brilliant coworker Serena got to laugh at all the craziness!! The other black dress well I don't have a picture in it that I Love, besides a silly selfie and the whole dress does not come close to showing---I love that dress can't wait until I have another good reason to wear it-- but it was New Years & I attempted to go out when I should have just went to church, but I did my year end/in prayer ( remember those Sunshine, Sirrena and Dana)-- I still do that!! The 1st picture is before I left home on my way to Dimples you all know and love that bar & the second picture was me after being there for about 30mins & realizing I should have taken my allergy meds first smoke is not my friend- I was gone in an hour!! What can I say do what you like play how you like live how you like what is suppose to be will now matter what--happy new years--AND THAT'S MY WORD

Fall Trends and STYLE VIXEN of the WEEK!!!

Well I decided to save the treat of the Style Vixen of the  Week first appearance until the Fall hit so here go Miss Drica---

Drica's philosophy may be simple, but her style choices may change at the drop of a dime

The Interview was Short in sweet--one of the things I like about--Drica is she gets straight the point usually with a smile and a laugh.

 Me: So What's your Style Philosophy--
Drica: Well I'm just a simple southern gal my style philosophy is simple I   love layering, long flowy skirts (anything feminine and pretty) and I love denim.

We were interviewing on our break and lunch and our beautiful Fashion Fair Cosmetologist--input which I agree with it not just the outside that shines with Drica it is her Beautiful Personality--She is a True Definition of a Southern Beauty inside and out! One of her favorite shopping spots is Belk Dept. Store you can check them out at Belk.com .You can follow her on instagram @only1drica and see what her story really is about...


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FALL TRENDS :

1) Fitted Jacket & button down shirt paired with skinny leg denim & leopard close toe heels (also try the new silhouette shirts for a different look)

2) Sweater Dress paired with an Infiniti Scarf (scarf made by myself) and finished with matching jewelry & the perfect boot--this years trend riding boot of the season would go fabulously with the look as well.

3) Must have pencil skirts and tailored pants are back in for the season & hopefully it sticks around paired with a cute shoe with a  pop of color & a statement bracelet.

4)This last one is my favorite trend the legging with the accent leather paired with an open front cardigan accented with leather on the shoulders and finished with a nude shoe accessorized with statement earrings and a skinny belt





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 Style is what you make it your personality determines your style every trend is not for everybody so go with what     works for you....there are rules, but if you have true style you know that rules are meant to be broken and that's my words.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**If you Think you have FABOLOUS STYLE and wish to submit to be STYLE VIXEN of the week simply Email your inquiry to  NaavaL2stylecon@gmail.com

 

 

        

 

STYLECON: A Reintroduction of (SizeSexy) Fashion, Style & Beauty

    

Leopard Trend Print of the fall

     I often get asked what is STYLECON what's the point &  purpose why do you do it?  Well STYLECON, is my brainchild my baby a passion that started as a hobby that was just an outlet to get my thoughts on paper--ever meet anyone that thinks faster then they could possibly write or talk well now you have.  She started as a spot for me to talk style, fashion and beauty for a demographic that similar to myself, but just needed a little help.  I didn't have a specific goal when I started STYLECON she was as scatterbrained as I normally am (to many thoughts & ideas sometimes). She (STYLECON) started as my own special place--That's It!  I soon realized that people actually read her even though they don't follow her and I made a decision to make her the best & most unique BLOG She could be. So Now What is STYLECON?

    STYLECON she is a lot of things, but mostly she, is a unique blog that is steadily being created & recreated to help the Plus Beauties of the world realize you can be a celebrity in your own right when it comes to fashion and style.   It is a blog that does not recreate the style of others ie. celebrities and it does not deliver the latest hot gossip, instead it is meant to help you find your own style by presenting the styles and trends mostly favored by myself & some that aren't in  a central (comfort zone).  I'm not knocking it because people love celebrities, and it works for those brilliant enough to do it correctly ( Garnerstyle: The Curvy Girl Guide), << one of my favorite bloggers, but ; I mean why recreate something from someone that 9 time of  10 didn't even dress themselves?!

                            HOPE I ANSWERED EVERYONES QUESTIONS!!

     Goodness knows I don't live to toot my own horn--but, I can honestly say that I have perfected the

art of walking in the room and making heads turn--literally-- I only aim to help others do the same.  Anyone that has ever experienced that-- knows the Feeling of full satisfaction!  Looking Fabulous and knowing that you do (without a doubt) when you walk in a room. It's quiet exhilarating!!!


STYLECON is on facebook, twitter and instagram if you want to get up close and personal I do lots of mini videos on insta and I am active so you can talk to me there or comment on the blog...or both.

Never forget thought that You can be as fashionable fit as anyone, but you have to realize the outfit does not make you--instead you make the outfit... AND THAT'S MY WORD!!!

Beauty and a Red Dress

I love the "age of the flapper" its when different was naughty and showing skin...was well just not Ladylike. Lets be straightforward though I love the way they dressed not the customs or unspoken rules if the time. The dress that laced my body this weekend was straight out of the pages of a magazine --only it was a blast of the past ---and I was in love y'all !!!
...so here is the dress and shoes and all the goody info on them....




DRESS: Belk -SHOES: Belk (unlisted) - HAIR/MAKEUP: by me (foundation) Lancôme (lipstick) Chanel ...you can shop it at www.belk.com








With that being said there Is a huge comeback in a style trend and ill be revealing that in my next update!!!!
ALSO STYLECON'S first Style Vixen of the Week!!!
Need less to say anyone that knows me knows my favorite color is RED!! So Lady in Red I was...HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED IT ....because it was fun puttin that look together !!!
The Hair
I'm including this first because it part if the look and second because I was asked to---




This is actually how the back looked i never really let it hang--I used the oversized pin to pin it folding hair up and into s semi tight bun (the front) is curled back and then pinned back more for effect




BEFORE




AFTER

For hair product details check out my instavideo--on Instagram @naaval2stylecon




FINISHED LOOK
Remember Dolls be who you want to be --size is just a number on the scale--and in the "age of the flapper" bones were for dogs--so ruff, ruff.....And that's my WORD!




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Summers End is Near-- a rehash!!!

With summers end right around the corner I've decided to go ahead and do a rehash of my favorite trends and styles . THAT BIG ANNOUNCEMENT I've been talking about yeah I'm going to go ahead and make that to...just decided to give the readers something NEW... Oh not until the end though ... So read on!

Summer Trends I Did Indulge-- in a Stylish Way!!

Starting from the top--HAIR




The big headpiece flowers--


My natural hair--not a trend to me November will mark 3 years...


Big hair oh yes I did and I werked it! 10 year class reunion...pic


I loved this trend in natural hair though I don't do the light dyes-- my lil sis y'all ...


Last but not least the Brazilian virgin Remy wavy-- my fav you will be seeing this again---

**MAKEUP OF THE SUMMER**




The natural golden glow...


Turquoise and blue -- love it... You will see this on into the fall


The Bronze Glow-- beautiful right...well the makeup is to-- my older sister y'all can't believe she let me do hair and makeup...a miracle !!


The lips-- y'all know red is my signature-- Chanel Passion love love



This to I mastered it--oh and my customers at work loved it-- to bad I'm not in cosmetics anymore


Can y'all believe she let me put a pink on her--big look this summer --she did kidnap me that's why I was looking like that



The pink bold and beautiful--all we do is bump heads but I love this woman to death--fashion fair actually has something close to this I would recommend though --I'm positive that's that Nicki Minaji (Mac) she is wearing--follower her on Instagram @boldisbecause


A collage of some of my eye looks that were my favorites once I started back doing my eyes---shadows from Lancôme & WINK follow them on Instagram @winkyoureyes

**RANDOM TRENDS OF THE SUMMER**




The bold geographic shoes--Target


Animal on my feet---


You know-- the unprescribed glasses




This one goes under random b/c it's a 2 in 1 ok 3 --the pink makeup we have been seeing all summer the hair -color and texture and the American flag trend that he is wearing--HUGE this summer


Just a trend I love-- the oversized clutch --follow on Instagram @realdivasarelarge


Couldn't bring myself to do it but lil sis indulged--those are her real nails btw--

**CLOTHING TRENDS OF THE SUMMER--boy did I indulge!!




Started with the linen since-- that shirt up top is also linen


Houndstooth --this one will be around for the fall-- in all forms y'all


Skinny leg everything--and tubes galore


I told y'all print was here to stay for awhile expect it all fall



One of my favorite customers one of my favorites of the summer the sheer top and the maxi skirt and trust she werked it


Yes I did and do...pencil skirts were everywhere and guess what it's not ending --they are coming back with a vengeance--and I'm so excited --Lane Bryant has a few I want


The sheer everything well I went there with my tops at least...



Black & white pinstripe and crop-top all in one yes I did...this one is going in into the fall Blk & wh...


Last but not least the high low dress ---I like to fell out when I heard my mom refer to it as that...I knew I had the fashion bug from mom & dad!!!

SINCE ITS PART OF BEAUTY--HEALTH...my weight loss progress I will share that with you all...



Before and after--- work in progress


Before and after---the 30 day squat challenge worked as u can see....protein and water in the mornings--- mucho water throughout the day --Ill be honest I still stay away from the scale so I don't know how much weight I have lost but I can wear 14w in dresses now and a lot if 16 in jeans....Down from 18w and 20w


THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT IS--
Ill be adding a new feature to the blog call style divas of fashion where-- there is a chance to be featured on STYLECON-- all you have to do is submit 3 tasteful high quality pix---and iPhone pix do count ---to naaval2stylecon@gmail.com and include links to your Facebook and /or Instagram submitting private pages will result in you being skipped--you must also be following the blog-- Stylecon's Instagram @naaval2stylecon & Facebook -- Facebook.com/NaavaL2stylecon
Those featured will also get an insta shoutout feature and be featured on Facebook page ...

ON A PERSONAL NOTE::: my favorite moments of the summer







Meeting my beautiful niece for the first time--she already has my heart strings y'all




My Grandma's 85th birthday--i got to go for a little while--she's a cancer like myself....




My trip to Biloxi--it was so freeing




Beauty, style and fashion is is what you make plussize queen or not so take what you like from it forget the rules and werk it....and That's My Word!!!!





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