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Bohemian Vibes: Look 1

Hey y'all!  I'm back with another dose of fashion inspiration.  I wanted to do something a little different this week and showcase 2-3 looks that were created with Bohemian inspired vibes in mind.  I shared with you guys last week that as summer approaches and humidity ensues, I tend to favor more relaxed wardrobe items.

Grungy, Edgy and Chic

This look is something I decided to wear on a whim! I thoroughly enjoyed wearing this outfit.  Loved the grungy, edgy chic vibe I felt when I put it on and glammed up my face.  I received so many compliments when I showcased this.  I've been stuck on cinching my waist lately and wearing belts is the perfect way to do so.  This long line cardigan was just waiting there patiently for me in Ross Dress for Less.  Costing me only $10, I snatched this baby up real quick!  Yeees, I am always on the look out for a great deal.

Not only am I a plus size fashionista, I am also short.  5' 5" to be exact....the struggle!!  I loved this cardigan so much and I didn't care that the length was long.  Like really long...I thought, oh well, let's add a belt and see what we come up with.  Belting this cardigan created an illusion of a taller silhouette for me.  

Are you guys SICK of this bag yet?  Lol...I LOVE it obviously, because I've carried it with every possible outfit imaginable. I carried it here, here, here and here.  Yep, it's pretty safe to say I love me some fringe.

Let's talk about these fabulous camo pants!! Ahh, are they not the cutest??  I used these as the base to build my outfit.  I knew this cardigan would complete my ensemble.  The oxblood compliments the black, olive and tan tones in the pants.  

Lastly, these boots... Ladies, I have the absolute largest calves imaginable on a short frame.  I can not stress enough my excitement for finally finding affordable boots to fit my 19+ inch calves.  I purchased these boots online at Avenue, during their Black Friday sale.  I was able to get this pair and these for under $80!  If you have large calves and you're looking for a nice pair of boots, that won't break the bank, I highly recommend trying Avenue.  You won't be disappointed.

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November Style Recap | Fringe Trend

Soooo, I know you guys may have been wondering, why the heck is she posing with that same bag in all of her posts??!  Lol, well obviously I happen to loooove this bag.  Fringe is one of my favorite things to wear.  Whether I'm actually wearing or accessorizing it I am HERE for all things fringe.  I also wanted to show case three diffferent looks with my fringe bag.  Check them out below and let me know what you think of these three looks.  

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This weekend casual look came together just as I had imagined it would.  I love how the tribal print on my scarf blends with the studded detailing on the faux leather fringe.  

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This dressier look was given a little more oomph when I added the fringe look to it.  I felt it was very business oriented but I stayed true to my personal style and love of fringe.

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Lastly, the fringe bag added character and made a statement to a somewhat basic outfit.  With this look it screams look at me...lol!!  

Which one of these styles would you rock?  Is fringe for you, or nah?  Engage with me :)

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Pink Panther

One of my favorite cartoons as a kid was Pink Panther.  I remember watching it on Saturday morning with all my siblings.  Every Saturday we let mom and dad sleep while pouring huge bowls of cereal and milk, then camped out in front of the TV set.  So, I was researching some history of the famous Pink Panther and came across these facts:  

1)  The original Pink Panther series is older than I am...lol.  Yes, this is history for me.  No, I'm not going to disclose my age.  What's the old adage? Oh yeah, a lady never tells her age :)

2) The "Pink Panther" was a fictitious large and valuable diamond in the original film series.  It earned its name due to the noticeable flaw at its center. When viewed closely and in the perfect lighting, it resembled a leaping pink panther. 

3) Inspector Jacques Clouseau, the main character, was a clumsy and incompetent but zealous police inspector.  Although he was labeled all of these terms, he still managed to solve mysteries by "accident".  

4) His incompetence drove his direct superior, Dreyfus, to the asylum.

It was great learning a little history of one of my fave cartoons as a kid!  Indeed the pink diamond truly was fictitious, however I couldn't help but learn something from that.  Although, the diamond was "flawed", it was deemed valuable.  Read the last part of that statement again... "it was deemed valuable".  When I was younger, I felt ugly and ashamed of my size.  I always considered my weight a "flaw" and had several fluctuations over the years. As I've blossomed into a woman, I now consider myself a precious and valuable "diamond"...flaws and all.  To anyone who may be feeling the same way I used to, I encourage you to look in the mirror and find something beautiful about you! We are all God's creations, and His word says everything he created he saw it as good.  You are beautiful and your life is relevant.  We only get one life and I will strive to see the good in each beautifully flawed person I encounter every day that I'm given on this earth.

Inspector Clouseau was so clumsy and incompetent that it drove his direct superior, Dreyfus, to the mad house.  Hmmm,  I can relate to Clouseau in that I'm not incompetent, but I am a bit of a klutz...lol.  I sometimes trip over my own feet and I have to be careful when cooking as I seem to drop things often...*le sigh*.  Dreyfus tried many tactics to "dead" Clouseau but was unsuccessful.  Sometimes in life we have those people who tend to "try" thwarting our every move.  I've learned that no one can truly thwart our direction in life.  I feel we all have a guiding force that sort of keeps us out of harms way.  I can recall countless times I've nearly escaped death in some situations. Some call it ESP, gut feelings, or instinct.  I call it divine intervention :)

                              

On to these outfit deets, yeeeesss!!  Okay, so I found these pink (hence the inspiration of my blogpost title) Kim Rogers slacks at my fave thrift store Goodwill for $4.25.  The black and white striped blazer is an "old" purchase from Cato's. I wore it here in this post titled Black and White Stripes.  And this fringe bag...well, can you tell that I love it? Got this from Cato's as well and "fringe is a girl's best friend".  Corny I know, but I like it...lol

I hope you've enjoyed reading! If you did, please comment, share, like, and +1 this article.  I love engaging with my readers and responding to comments.  Follow me on  Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.  Until next time....

Peace and Love, 

Kishina

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Black, Yellow and a Little Fringe

I've had this outfit post sitting in the queue for months.  In fact, I snapped these shots earlier this year before spring arrived.  I just never got around to blogging it.  I found this awesome yellow blouse at Ashley Stewart for a steal as this particular location was having a store closing sale.  Sooo, it's old and you probably won't find it online or at any brick and mortar store.  Ashley Stewart has been one of my go to stores in purchasing the latest in trendy fashions for my full-figured frame.  They offer a range of sizes from 12-26W.  This particular day I decided to pair it with my pin-striped slacks that were thrifted from Goodwill for only $4.25! Can you say I scored with that?!  

These slacks are from Lane Bryant.  Anyone who knows me, knows that I love some Lane Bryant, another fabulous brand for the full-figured curvy girl.  Let's talk about this fab faux leather fringed handbag with studded detailing.  This bag is the business!! I love it and carry it often.  Found this at Cato's Fashions....and it's old too.  I love how it adds character to what some may consider a plain old outfit.  What I've learned on this personal style journey, and inspiration from other bloggers, is adding accessories to your outfit adds dimension and detail.  It's the little details that I'm trying to pay more attention to.  I sometimes struggle with choosing what accessories to add to my outfits.  So I've decided to just try new things.  This is not a bag I would have chosen years ago as I used to very much be a "plain jane"...ugh! However, when I try something and then fall in love with it, I tend to wear it out until the seams come apart...lol.

I think I was feeling myself a little this day.  Would you agree? I was striking some serious poses, huh?

In other news,  I want to point out that I am not rich! While I love fashion, I have an EXTREMELY tight budget.  So while awesome bloggers such as Chastity Valentine, Marie Denee, Nadia Aboulhosn, and Gabifresh are blessed in having opportunities to partner and collaborate with huge companies in the fashion business, I however am not...just yet...lol.  I'm genuinely inspired by each of these bloggers though.  They continue to make major moves in the plus size industry for us curvy girls.  The industry is indeed taking notice.  

I work full-time as a School Nurse and this is my hobby that I love to share with others.  My hopes are to inspire that girl who feels her frame is not ideal according to industry standards.  Eff their beauty standards!!  Do you, be you, love you!! You are the only one who is best at being who you are.  Until next time....

Peace and love,

Kishina