Back in Action

Hey Sweeties!!!

Yes, it has been a LONG TIME COMING!!!!!! I am back in action. Oh how I have miss this part of me. Work has been the reason. I have a very unusual and demanding job that keeps me on my toes all day so by the time I get home I am dog tired!!! Somehow I keep reminding myself of what I have put on the back burner and what I need to get back to. My main squeeze, my wifey its you FASHION!!! I love you; always have and always will! I have an unconditional love for fashion. It has been with me for so long. I should have never steered away from you. Please forgive me! I am so sorry baby...lol! So I know the Summer is ending and we are about to go into the Fall Season...yay!!! So I thought I would introduce the transition by wearing this number. Man I fell in Love with this skirt as soon as I saw it. This is not a plus sized skirt. However, what helps is the elastic band in the back of the skirt. So I was able to get it over the big caboose in the back. The colors in the skirt works well in the Summer and Fall season so you will definitely will be seeing it again.  Please stay with me while I get back in the swing of things. I want this to become second nature to me so I know I need to get back in it and work hard at bringing you all the latest and the most fashionable from ViVi Style & Image! xoxo

TOP, SKIRT (SOLD OUT FROM JCP), BAG (AMAZON)

Yona New York Collab Take Two

Hello again!!! Coming through once again with another piece from the Yona New York collection. If you have taken the time to read my blog before this you would have read that I did a review on the Yona New York drape maxi skirt which I LOVED! Also I previously mentioned this particular clothing line has three mini collections. This vibrant and bold floral asymmetrical dress is part of the Floral Collection.

The Yona New York Floral Collection was created in a supple poly charmeuse. This dress is soft to the touch and very comfortable. This is a dress that can also be worned during the Spring. This dress is a drape dress cut on a diagonal for a slimming effect with a matching belt with one short sleeve and one long which I think I love the most about this dress. This style dress comes in three different color palettes-- pink/lavender, green/beige/rose, and purple/blue. 

Going back to the fabric of this dress which I mentioned is soooooo soft to the touch. Easy to put on and it also has 5% spandex which I was amazed by. From the look of it you would think there was no give to this type of dress. Even my mother was amazed that this dress turned out to look great on me. The added belt helps in given a more SNATCHED appearence. I also love the fact that you dont have to be afraid to add more color with your accessories and shoes. Thats were your sense of style kicks in. 

Its safe to say that all of the Yona New York clothing is true to size and can definitely be statement pieces for your wardrobe. Please check out YonaNewYork.com. Details on this look is below. Look out for another STATEMENT I will be making details coming soon. Until next time xoxo and Shake a Tail Feather. 

Dress: Yona New York  Shoes: Lolashoetique, Earrings and Necklace: Wal-Mart, Coat: Old Navy

Collab with Yona New York

Fashion is in the air! Hi everyone, I hope you guys are doing great. I wanted to reach out to my readers from far and wide and talk about an awesome designer based out of Brooklyn, New York who had a dream of creating classy, comfortable, and effortless fashion for plus size women. I had the great pleasure of doing a feature collaboration with Yona New York. 

Yona New York debuted its collection in the Fall of 2015 with pieces created for women sizes 14W to 24W. Yona created this line with the woman in mind and how we all want to look and feel good. Whether its at work or a night out on the town. These pieces can be dressed either way to get the most out of your clothing. Yona Love the designer and founder felt women in the plus size community needed pieces that exuded sophiscation by wearing bold florals to pinstriped wools and much more. Yona wanted this line to offer effortless style and by looking at YonaNewYork.com she definitely captivated just that.

Within the fall line Yona New York has three mini collections. Each piece and collection has its on story. Along with these three collections Yona also features some flattering seperates such as the maxi skirt featured on today's blog with front draping and pockets to give the body a slimming effect.

This drape maxi skirt is EVERYTHING a plus size woman needs! The drape effect absolutely gives you an effortless sense of style. All I had to do was pair it with a blazer and top and I was good to go. The drape effect also gives me the slimming effect in my mid section which any plus size with extra loving would admire like myself. This skirt has POCKETS, if you know me when it comes to skirts pockets are a MUST. The skirt is light weight but still with great quality fabric so no lining is needed. This skirt comes in two colors black and grey. I may need the black pretty soon. This skirt is great for work and a night out. 

When I think of effortless style this piece defintely hits the spot. All I had to do is put on the skirt and boom I was set. When I think of style most women do not believe they know what goes well together but, with Yona New York's collection the hard part is worked out for you. The woman just gets dressed. Thank you Yona :)

I am defintely an advocate and believer that plus size women have the right to look and feel classy with the clothes she is wearing. Yona New York's new collection has some great pieces and I am so looking forward to seeing what is next for this clothing line. Details on this look with be located under the picture below. Any more questions do not hesitate to ask. Look for another Yona New York piece later on the blog.  xoxo and do not forget to Shake a Tail Feather Peacock style

Seqin Hat: Forever 21, Blazer: Thrifted, Top: Target, Booties: Target, Clutch: SwayChic, Skirt: Yona New York 

Free, Fabulous, and Confident: Style Symposium of NC

Hey Ladies!!

Hope all is well with everyone who is reading. Today, I wanted to briefly share my experience this past weekend where I attended the Style Symposium hosted by ByKikSol. This event was on the second day of the Spring season and what I saw among all these lovely ladies was Freedom, being Fabulous, and Confident in our own skin. Once arriving to the event I was greeted by so many lovely faces and the colors in the room was mind blowing. With the best miniature cupcakes I ever tasted lol Everyone looked so bright and lovely. This was my kind of event. When you entered the conference room it wasn't like most conference rooms with tables and chairs. This conference room was set up for a live studio audience episode of Oprah or something. I mean couches for the women to sit, eat, and chat about confidence and style. To know this event will continue just make me excited about the next one. Being able to meet these ladies Tierany and Nekeyeta in person made me feel great to be among women with the same ideas and passion about fashion, confidence, and owning who we are as women. I would love to go into more details about the panel of women who spoke and shared their knowledge about style and confidence but I rather just show what these women look like and how beautiful they all are.

The best cupcakes EVERRRRRRR

I Rock My Curves the Best!

Our goodie-bags filled with some great things from make-up, earrings, and even popcorn.

That's me signing in and greeted by the lovely ladies. 

The I Rock My Curves the Best table with two amazing women. Kenyetta and Sasha (lol). 

What you see when you first walk in. Beautifully set up.

The panel pictured with Miss Full Figured of NC

The two that made this ALL possible!! Bless you Ladies 

I also got the chance to meet one GORGEOUS woman standing in the middle Miss Katiyah of the blog stylestoriesofkatiyahjonel.blogspot.com

Yes!! The beauty standing also in the middle. It was all Love talking and finally able to meet Mrs. Ashely Carter of the blog www.fabellis.com

I love my earrings!!!

The ladies with Miss Full Figured of NC

I even won a few giveaways which was pretty awesome!!!

I've so enjoyed the time spent meeting, laughing, and even breaking bread with these ladies. Also, an insider I wonder if the ladies felt the royalty treatment we had while we where being escorted to our seats at Red Lobster. Watch out for the big girls LITERALLY! lol I loved it! Thanks for reading! xoxo

The Classy Confident Curves Movement

Hello Ladies!!

First off North Carolina weather is so disrespectful! It was 70 degrees for the past three days with hardly any sun and then it went down to the low 60s with plenty of sun. LOL don't you just love this NC weather. Well it could not have stopped me today to introduce my new t-shirt line. I want to introduce "Classy Confident Curves" t-shirts. I believe this shirt is not only cute but it also solidifies what you are about. A classy woman is what we all strive to be with our confidence on 1000 all while flaunting our curves. It must be understood that women can have curves for days and still be classy and confident. It must be understood that there is a such thing as classy curves. Women do not have to wear less to show off their curves. Most women can wear certain clothing and still be considered classy with the curves. The shirt will let everyone know how Classy and Confident your Curves are. I hope that you will join me in the Classy Confident Curve movement! These shirts I believe will go far and wide to be worn by so many beautiful women who believe in what I believe Classy Confident Curves really means. So without further waiting on me talk, talk and talk here is the outfit of the day.



Sequin Hat: Forever21 (SOLD OUT), CCCShirt (Designed by me), Skirt: Polka Dot, Fur Clutch: www.shethecollection.com

Thank you to everyone who has supported Classy Confident Curves since the beginning. xoxox


Also wanted to thank www.ooshirts.com for printing my shirt and coming out to look so GREAT!

 

UN-Bothered

Hey Ladies!!!

I hope everyone is doing well. Today's blog is featuring two pieces that I have become in love with. When I purchased these items I had no thought to wear them together. However, it turned out to be an awesome look might I add. Being the size I am and doing this blog thing along with the people I have met over social media I become UN-BOTHERED! Best believe its in a great way. I am UN-bothered by caring what anyone has to say about pretty much anything at this point. We all know people have an opinion about EVERYTHING. If they won't hold their tongue then why should I care if anyone likes me for me and how I roll. I'm just UN-bothered! I wear shiny clothing, crop tops, and body suits (which brings attention)...I'm UN-bothered! I wear 2 piece swimwear during the Summer...I'm UN-bothered! I show belly...I'm UN-bothered! I wear bight colors because I'm UN-bothered! I will wear bold prints why? I'm UN-bothered. Anything they say a plus size woman should not wear I will make sure its done...I stay UN-bothered! I will remain UN-bothered! Its a good feeling because you are not living up to anyone standard but your own. I hope those women who are still in their shells to come on out and just be UN-bothered because you can be careful all your life and still be talked about and pointed at! You know my motto! Flaunt your feathers honey! This is what Classy Confident Curves is all about! Now on to the feature.

Veil Beanie (Blue), Earrings Necklace: Ashley Stewart

Jacket: Burlington Coat Factory, Top, Skirt, Spiked Booties: Charlotte Russe, and Clutch: SwayChic

Thanks again for reading! Until next time Be Good, Be Fly, and Shake a Tail Feather xoxox

I Need Love: Featuring Women with Classy Confident Curves

Hey Ladies!!!


When I'm alone in my room sometimes I stare at the wall
and in the back of my mind I hear my conscious call
Telling me I need a man who's as sweet as a dove
for the first time in my life, I see I need love.

And I've come to realize that I need true love
And if you wanna give it to me boy make yourself seen, I'll be waiting! I LOVE you

-LL. Cool J

Ear cuff: Forever 21, Lip Color: Black Radiance, Nails: SinfulColors

I hope everyone is doing well! Today's outfit inspiration is brought to you by the word LOVE. Love is such a beautiful thing/feeling. Everyone deserves to be loved by another. As a woman, love is such an important part of our lives and we want the best there is out here. We know that true Love comes from when we first understand what Love is. God is Love and Love is God. When we acknowledge what love is then we can love ourselves to the fullest. Lastly, waiting for the man that God has for us to show us love...hmmm it feels good just to talk about it. So anyway lets talk about this outfit. I was feeling rather loved in this crop top sweatshirt and midi skirt.

Sunglasses: Amazon, Top: Forever21(In-Store), Gold Chain Belt: Stacked Apparel, Skirt: Rebdolls, Shoes: Jcp, Bag: Kenneth Cole

Hope you have enjoyed yet another blog featuring Love! XOXOX
Also would like to feature two ladies this week flaunting their #classyconfidentcurves @gracefullycurved and @classylady4_u Looking great ladies!!! Smooches!

One Jumpsuit: Three Ways

Hello Ladies!!!

I hope all is well with everyone. I wanted to try something different with my clothing this go round. I have seen this idea from the lovely Chastity Garner-Valentine wearing one piece and styling it three different ways. I purchased my second of all time jumpsuits from ASOS and let me tell you I am in LOVE! I have two lessons to teach in this blog. Lesson #1 is to never under estimate your own clothing. This is the main reason for the 3 in 1 styling of this hunter green jumpsuit. I was able to dress this jumpsuit for a party, date night, and church/work look. I shopped for this jumpsuit after looking at another beautiful fashion blogger on Instagram by the name of IG: name Curvaceouslybee she wore a beautiful chartreuse color jumpsuit also purchased from ASOS. So I thought I would give it a try and I love that I was able to dress this jumpsuit in a few different ways.

Jumpsuit: ASOS, Shoes: 1 JustFab 2 Target, Leather Jacket: Burlington Coat Factory, Peplum Top: Forever 21, Handbag: Kenneth Cole, Earrings: 1/2: Ashley Stewart and 3 Aldo, Belt: 1. Target 2. eBay.

Lesson #2 looking at me in this jumpsuit you would have thought this was actually my size. Can you guess what size I'm wearing? No, ok this jumpsuit is a size US 14! The lesson is to never under estimate your body and the size clothing you pick out. Research your materials and know what works for you. Just because its not your size does not necessarily mean it will not fit. Also know where you purchase your clothing from. Meaning ASOS sizes typically run bigger so you can usually go down a size or two or in my case three sizes down. YAY!! I hope this helps you pick out pieces that can be worn many ways and never limit what size you shop. Until next time Be Good, Be Fly and Shake a Tail Feather. xoxoxo

DATE NIGHT

PARTY NIGHT

CHURCH or WORK

#1 Fall Favorite the Skater Skirt: Featuring Lola Shoetique

Hey Ladies!!!


I hope all is well! This is a quick blog post featuring a piece I wore last year. Since Fall is coming near I wanted to bring back the skater skirt. I just have to say I feel even more confident in wearing this skirt now than when I first purchased it. I don't know if its because I am in the gym now and so it looks and feel different on me or what but your girl is feeling herself a tad bit. I love how the skirt brings attention to my midsection and legs. Not to mention these lovely red lace-up heels I purchased from Lola Shoetique. These shoes are skater skirt APPROVED!! At the same the shoes brings focus to my thick legs and I LOVE IT! This is my second pair of heels from their site and I am just in love. The site has some very fashionable and colorful shoes with a reasonable price tag. I recommend when looking to purchase heels try Lola Shoetique first. Outfit details are below with links to click on for purchase.

Earrings//Divaliciouslyhott, Top//Forever 21 (SOLD OUT), Skirt//ASOS, Shoes//Lola Shoetique

Thank you for reading and until next time. Be Good, Be Fly, and Shake a Tail Feather xoxox