STOCKING STUFFERS: SHOE CLIPS GIVEAWAY

Hey curvy girls all over the world,

There is only a few weeks until Christmas and I have the perfect stocking stuffer for you, shoe clips. Shoe clips are an inexpensive gift to give to someone at the office, a friend who loves shoes, or to keep for your self. The good people over at ShoeClips. Biz was kind enough to send me a pair of their super cute shoe clips to tryout. Being that I love shoes I thought this would be a perfect item to update some of my solid colored shoes. I chose the black and white polka dot chiffon clips because they were so adorable.  

What I love about shoe clips is that they instantly take a bland pair of shoes to a WOW! pair of shoes. Shoeclips.biz has a large assortment of shoe clips that work for any occasion and any one's personal style.

They have rhinestone, animal prints, fur, and bow clips to jazz up any pair of shoes you have. Their site is pretty easy to navigate through. You can shop by color, style, and price on their website.

One lucky reader will have the option of winning a $25 gift certificate to shoeclips.biz or you can choose to the black and white polka dot chiffon shoe clips. International readers can enter the giveaway too. See entry rules below:

Entry Rules:

1. Must follow Stylish Curves on facebook or twitter

2. You must respond to this post with your email and name

3. For additional entries you can retweet, post on FB, or on your blog this giveaway. To count your additional entry please comment on where you re-posted the giveaway.

The winner will be chosen by Random.org.

Giveaway ends Dec. 15th.

Good Luck!

RAVEN SYMONE AT THE HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER EVENT

Fellow curvy girl Raven Symone was spotted at Debbie Allen's Hot Chocolate Nutcracker event rocking a brown and black sheer top dress. We love that Raven is showing off her curves but is she working it or is it back to the drawing board for her?

VOTE!

SKINNY GIRL FASHION FOR YOUR CURVES

Hey curvy girls all over the world,

Looking for a new winter coat? Well, take a few notes from Halle Berry. She was spotted outside the Good Morning America Studios looking super warm and chic in a gray high neck tie waist wool coat. For many of us we like coats in bright colors for the winter, but, a black or gray coat can be a standout with just the right details.We love how Halle''s coat has a high neck and buttons on the side. The tie waist shows off Halle's waist and breaks up the bulkiness of the coat.

Get a similar look for your curves with this uber chic wool coat from ASOS Curve. We like that this ASOS Curve coat has some interesting details like the funnel neckline with twin epaulettes and structured pleated shoulder. This is the perfect coat to make you look chic and warm for the colder months. Plus, your friends will be glad that you gave that bright red coat a rest.

As SC always say, curvy girls can look just as good as the slim girls do.

Get the look!

*For my new followers, skinny girl fashion for curves is a feature that SC does where we take slender celebrity looks and show you how to recreate it for your curves. I have been doing this feature since I started blogging back in June of 2009.

FASHION TO FIGURE'S 2010 HOLIDAY LOOK BOOK

Known for their trendy plus size clothes, Fashion to Figure has released their 2010 holiday look book. It features sexy body con dresses with sprinkles of lace, animal prints, and sequins. The look book also showcases a few pieces of their jewelry.

 Checkout the looks

LUCKY MAGAZINE SHOWS LOVE TO CURVY GIRLS IN THE JANUARY 2011 ISSUE

Hey curvy girls all over the world,
I've been a reader of Lucky magazine since 2001 and very few times have I ever seen anything plus size in their magazine. Last week I tweeted to @luckymagazine that they needed to show more plus size clothes and models. Little did I know that they were already a step ahead of me. Last Friday I picked up the January issue of Lucky magazine at the newsstand and I was shocked to see plus size model Maiysha in the "What works for me" column of the magazine.

They dressed Maiysha in pieces from Lane Bryant, Faith21 Plus, and Banana Republic. While she looked great and the magazine did offer good styling tips to flatter your figure, it would be nice to see a feature that reads how to embrace your curves stylishly. If you have large round hips show women how to embrace them and not hide them.
I am a big believer in baby steps and I think this was Lucky Magazine taking baby steps. I'm also wondering could Lucky be turning over a new leaf since they have a new editor? Will there be more plus size looks to come in future issues or was this just one feature to pacify us?

Let me know your thoughts.


*Thanks to Madison Plus for the scanned picture

AMBER RILEY ROCKS DONNA MORGAN DRESSES

Amber Riley is probably one of the most stylish curvy celebrities in the industry. She never misses a fashion beat. For the past month Amber has taken a break from her Tadashi Shoji dresses and has been rocking some super cute looks from Donna Morgan.

SC has been a fan of Donna Morgan dresses since my first black and white jersey dress I scored at Macy's downtown Brooklyn a few years ago.

Donna Morgan offers chic and classic cocktail dresses in modern styles. The line goes up to a size 16 in straight sizes and I must say that her size 16's are cut pretty generous. Her dresses run from about $100-$200 which is a pretty good price point since they're made of good quality.

If you love the Donna Morgan dresses that Amber Riley is wearing then head over to Nordstroms to checkout more looks.

Also this post comes just in the nick of time because if you live in NYC Donna Morgan is having a sample sale over 65% off. The sample sale is from Dec. 9th-10th. Checkout the Donna Morgan facebook page HERE for more details.

Don't waste time. You know you need a dress for those holiday party's.

What do you think of Donna Morgan dresses?

Here are three of my faves

Amber Riley photo credit-Zimbio

WHAT I WANT NOW: PIECES FROM THE BIG GIRLS UNITED COLLECTION

Last month designer Tasha Hill and plus size petite model Jeannie Ferguson showcased their Big Girls United clothing line. The collection was titled the Chameleon collection. A line that offers curvy girls stylish trendy pieces that showcase our curves. We like that the silhouettes are not boring and plays up curves. Most women plus or not shy away from harem pants and this collection embraces them. The collection has all the right details to flatter a curvy girls figure like draped dresses and a ruffled hem jacket. The collection brings out the girlie side of a woman with bright rich hues such as cobalt blue and magnetic purple. If you're not a fan of bright colors, there are a few black pieces like the zippered sleeve dress to give you the edge that you need.

After seeing this bold trendy collection, Big Girls United is now on SC's radar. You know we just love when clothing brands embrace curves in a stylish way. For more looks checkout BGU.

IT'S HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING TIME AT HSN

Raise your hand if you can watch countless hours of HSN. Both of my hands are raised. I'm an avid HSN watcher and shopper.  I love watching Iman global chic segments and I tuned in even more when Serena Williams and Mariah Carey joined the roster. Theres just something about being able to watch tv and order exactly what they're showing at the moment.

HSN is a great place to purchase Christmas gifts and this season they have some pretty nice pieces from Glamour, Serena Williams, and Mariah Carey.

For more gifts checkout HSN


Serena Williams Faux Fur Vest

 Mariah Carey Butterfly Ring

V By Eva Bangles

Adrienne Landau Faux Fur Coyote Bag

Faux Fur Collar

Mariah Carey Suede Fur Trim Boots

Glamour Multi Stone Necklace

KIM KARDASHIAN: GET THE LOOK FOR YOUR CURVES

Who says curvy girls shouldn't wear white? Well, anyone who believes that is wrong. Fellow curvy girl Kim Kardashian shows off her curvacious figure in a white colorblock black leather trim form fitting dress. Since the dress shines on its own, we like that Kim kept the accessories to a minimum. Classic black peep toe pumps, a double finger ring, and colored bangles were just the right touch for this look.

Get Kim's Look with this Fashion to Figure color block ponte panel dress.

Pumps by Charlotte Russe
Nail Polish by Chanel

CHRISTINA HENDRICKS ROCKS A LITTLE RED DRESS

SC has a major girl crush on Christina Hendricks. Her body is amazing and we just love how she doesn't tone down her curves for anyone. Recently Christina was spotted in NYC rocking a boatneck curve hugging little red dress.

SC wants to know is she working it or is it back to the drawing board?

Vote!

THIS WEEK ON TBF

Hey curvy girls all over the world,
I just wanted to say hi to the new followers. Thanks so much for following SC. Also for the new followers, in case you didn't know, I am a contributor for The Budget Fashionista. I work on a variety of fashion pieces but mainly on the Look For Less posts. So I just wanted to share with you a few pieces that I've written this week. If you aren't be sure to follow TBF on Facebook.
Hope you all had a great weekend.

Here are a few of my posts this week

Ann Taylor Spring 2011 Preview

Holiday Trend: Tuxedo Blazers

 Look for Less: Anne Hathaway

JAZMINE SULLIVAN AT BILLBOARDS 5TH ANNUAL WOMEN IN MUSIC AWARDS

 Yesterday shoe mogul Steve Madden presented fellow curvy girl Jazmine Sullivan with Billboards rising star award. We all love Jazmin for her powerhouse voice but sometimes her outfits are a bit questionable. At the event Jazmin rocked a 3 piece suit with a white button up. SC wants to know is she working it or is it back to the drawing board?

VOTE!

 

Photo Credit:Zimbio and Factory PR

RAVEN SYMONE COVERS THE BODY ISSUE OF KONTROL MAGAZINE

Fellow curvy girl Raven Symone graces the cover of the November/December Body issue of Kontrol Magazine and we think she looks lovely. Kontrol magazine says, "The Body Issue is all about taking care of your body, loving your body and being comfortable in your own skin."

Raven has always embraced her curves and recently lost a few pounds. She sits down with the magazine to discuss her new body and her thoughts on being compared to Oprah.

We think this is a good look for Raven. She has always been that down to earth type of girl who hasn't let success go to her head. We also say kudos to Kontrol magazine for featuring a celebrity on their cover with a little meat on their bones.

Checkout pictures from Raven's spread in the magazine and tell SC what you think.

For more on the story checkout Kontrol Magazine