Sunday, May 19

Spring has Sprung!



Figured I'd get this week started off right and welcome myself back to you stylish chicks and dudes!  I had to take a quick break from blogging and tweeting everyday to get back focused. Going through real life stressful events like relationships or family stuff can take its' toll on a chick and "ain't nobody got time for that!" Gotta keep my mind fresh so I can bring you guys some of the dopest and not so dope styles for us curvy chicks! This week will be filled with a few product reviews and maybe an outfit or two.

Product reviews are fun! You get to tell a company what you like and don't like about their product and they HAVE to listen/read! I'm not a big name blogger but sometimes a company rep will acknowledge what I write about and that's the best thing in customer service right now! Speaking of products and their companies, a few months ago, I received an invite via email to become a member of a "product review" community. Now, if you know ANYTHING about me by now, it should be that I absolutely hate signing up for stuff!! Sites always want you to sign up, register, create an account, add another password to the hundreds you already have. Well, I don't like doing that so when I opened this email from "Influenster" to sign up, I wanted to punch my laptop screen (not really but ya know)

Anywho, after diving into the deep end of another user account to manage, I quickly realized, Influenster is pretty damn addictive AND dope! You complete online tasks, get badges and rack up as many points as you can while commenting and reviewing products! Tons of items I already have in my bathroom so those were easy but then somehow, if you get enough points you're chosen to get a "Vox Box." A box delievered via USPS filled with beauty products, snacks and other goodies!! There's tasks to complete once you get a box, like reviewing, taking pics, YouTube-ing, tweeting, and other ways to test the products. Doing all of those things earns points and extra badges and qualifies you for other promotions!

So umm I say a BIG hells yeah!

Here's the "Spring Vox Box" that I received:


Includes:
Secret Outlast Clear Gel Antiperspirant Deodorant ($4.50)
NYC New York Color Applelicious Glossy Lip Balm ($2.99)
Broadway Nails imPRESS Press-on Manicure ($5.99-7.99)
Schwarzkopf Professional OSiS Dust It ($23.50)
Tastykake Kandy Bar Kakes ($4.49)

Yep! All of those goodies are mine for the testing thanks to Influenster! Of course, I don't have to write about the products but I'm digging this so stay tuned for more updates!

Sunday, May 12

To all the Mothers of the World...








And for all you tech savvy, internet surfing, fun folks.... Google has the cutest most sweetest doodle for the occasion


Make your own Mother's Day card!! Simply hit the play button and get creative! You can choose the colors, a few materials then send all that hubbub through the factory and out comes your fabulous creation! This instantly made me feel like kid again...so I made TWO!




Enjoy the day made especially with MOM in mind!



Saturday, May 11

Curvy Beauty of the Week






This week featured curvy goddess is Mariesther Venegas  who appeared in a media campaign by plus size clothing site Navabi. Navabi filmed this short during Berlin Fashion Week in 2012 titled "FINALLY navabi" to shine a spotlight on designer clothing for us curve loving fashionistas! "Finally - designer fashion beyond a size 14" is the tag line and guess what...I'm loving it! Check out the campaign in the featured YouTube video after the jump!


Morning Linkage


The Prescription: Coffee! 
Good Saturday morning stylish sweets!

I'd much rather be back in bed snuggled under the covers, freezing because I don't want to get up and turn the air condition off. Since we're awake, might as well get this Saturday party started right...with coffee!

I'm seriously thinking about purchasing a Keurig. I've tinkered with the idea but now it's time to take the leap to the techie side of java (see what I did there?)

Anywho, since I was unable to post linkage earlier this week ie Monday like I hoped...I'm giving you guys a dose of link fun on a Saturday!




Here's your morning linkage. . .

Did you enjoy the high couture fashion of the Met Gala earlier this week? I sure did. Seeing all the celebs on the red carpet made me think of other big red carpet moments. ELLE clearly had the same idea! ~ Best Red Carpet Dresses


Love, love, love reading beauty blogs! Learning a new make-up technique or finding a new product will never get old to me! Check out Zoe - Lianne Blog, a fellow blogger from the UK! I may need to move there just so I can shop! ~ Zoe - Lianne Blog


I sent out the call (tweeted) for my fellow bloggers to send me their links and you guys answered right away! Reading other plus size blogs is always fun. Love seeing everyone's personal style and take on fashion. So this stylish blog to check out is "Call Me Kim" by Kim of course! ~ Call Me Kim


Mainstream is finally starting to catch on to women with curves...just a little. The retail giant H & M featured plus size model Jennie Runk on the front page of their website this past week. ~ Huffingtonpost Women


Speaking of plus sizes and retail, the CEO at Abercrombie & Fitch just became a bigger douche than he was before! And when did an XL become plus size?! *sigh*  ~ Perez Hilton


Rudeness just went haywire this week! One "sports blogger" (I use that term VERY loosely) from CBS, recently called a cheerleader from the NBA team OKC "chunky." The Oklahoma City cheerleader Kelsey Williams fired back with a vengeance! ~ ABC News (video)


On a much more positive note, FELLAS....you know how you have Casual Male XL...well now Destination XL has expanded....plus size men aka the "big and tall" The company launched a media campaign this week!  ~ NY Times


'Tis all for now stylish sweets! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, enjoy!




Thursday, May 9

Tune In Thursday

Hey stylish sweets! Since I had some technical difficulties this week aka my power adapter cord for my laptop completely fizzled out while typing! Talk about a disaster! Luckily, I was able to give you guys a taste of the Met Gala via mobile blogging. It's amazing how technology can fail and create all at the same damn time! Speaking of technology, Curves and Coffee will undergo an overhaul in the coming weeks. Definitely time for a fresh new look so stay tuned and I'll keep you updated.

Anywho, time to turn up your Thursday!


Drop City Yacht Club...ok, gotta admit....I never heard this song or heard of the group until someone told me to listen to it a few weeks ago. Now I can't get the song out of my head!!! Hey Jeremih!





Um Selena Gomez dun growed up on us, y'all!! And is she telling someone to "Come and Get It"?! Ok Ms. Gomez, do your thing!





Instant Classic. You really can't go wrong with any song that features 50 Cent, Eminem AND Adam Levine!!!





Everyone knows I'm a very colorful and visual person so when I got wind that Iggy Azalea was making a new video with India in mind......I couldn't wait to see the finished product! Bounce really does make you wanna bounce and do traditional Indian dances. This vid has a total Bollywood theme and I love it!





Enjoy your day and happy almost Friday!!


Tuesday, May 7

Met Gala: Madonna

M A D O N N A
Is
P U N K
In
G I V E N C H Y
Haute Couture





Met Gala: JLo

Michael Kors...
Jennifer Lopez...
Michael Kors...



Met Gala: Punked Plaid

Plaid was definitely a BIG DEAL at last nights Met Gala!! Giving us punk to the core, these celebs let everyone know...tartan isn't just a plain pattern! From Madonna to Hilfiger, punked out paid rocked my world!


Christina Ricci wowed in Vivienne Westwood




Tommy Hilfiger & Dee Ocleppo



Solange Knowles gave it everything in Kenzo





Gavin Rosdale & wife Gwen Stefani





John Demsey with the stunning rapper Eve.




Rossella Jordini with Kylie Minogue



Met Gala: Kristen Dunst

Louis Vuitton + side boob = Yes, please!



Met Gala: Rooney Mara

Give me more Mara!! Dripped in a white Givenchy gown.