Curvy Confidential

Can you believe that two plus size women are nominated for Academy Awards? Mo’Nique for best supporting actress and Gabourey Sidibe for best actress for the film “Precious”.

I have not seen the film. To be honest it looks too heart wrenching. Emotionally I am not ready for it. Looks like a box of Kleenex type of film.

But I didn’t have to see the movie to admire Gabourey’s confidence. In every interview I’ve seen or read, she’s always going on about how she doesn’t let her weight get in the way. In the February issue of Harpers Bazzar, Gabourey says, ”People always ask me, ‘You have so much confidence. Where did that come from?’ It came from me. Once day I decided that I was beautiful, and so I carried out my life as if I was a beautiful girl. I wear colors that I really like, I wear make up that makes me feel pretty, and it really helps. It doesn’t have anything to do with how the world perceives you. What matters is what you see. Your body is your temple, it’s your home, and,” she chuckles, “you must decorate it.”

Its so inspiring to see that weight was not an issue when Gabourey was nominated for an Academy Award. That it wasn’t an issue when she was on the cover of V Magazine, or Ebony. Gabourey is on the cover because she is talented, smart and confident. She isn’t a poster girl for plus size women. She’s a poster girl for all women. Her achievements don’t stem from her appearance but because she is tremendously talented and that is inspiring. A plus size girl can make it despite her weight.

One day, at 21 years old she decided that she was beautiful and began to live her life as a beautiful girl. Her confidence and self-love amazes me. I think Oprah says it best,

It’s like she’s from another planet, because she’s so evolved, so confident, so secure about who she is.”

I wish all women could feel the kind of confidence that Gabourey speaks of. That they are beautiful regardless of their size. We are not numbers. We are beautiful human beings with emotions, brains and talent.

Thank you Gabourey. In my eyes you have already won.

Check out some gorgeous vintage inspired pieces from Hips and Curves featured in Bust Magazine.  Makes me wanna lounge around in bed all day!

New York Magazine - Spring Fashion Issue

“Mad Men” is one of my favorite shows on TV right now.   Office romance, politics and crazy drama. Dapper men in business suits smoking cigarettes and churning up creative ad campaigns.  Sexy 60’s fashion, amazing music and the best part – Christina Hendricks – Mad Men’s resident sexpot. Sleeping with the married boss, parading around the office in super-tight skirts, low cut blouses and 6 inch pumps.   The curvy office manager makes being bad seem oh -so good.

I was excited to see Christina on the cover of New York magazine’s February issue wearing a sexy bustier and cheeky boyshorts.  You can acheive the same look with a White Long Line, Low Back Bustier and a Lacy Boyshort Panty.   And don’t forget the 6 inch pumps

How is your year going?  Keeping your resolutions?  Sticking to your goals?  I know it’s not easy, time flies — family, friends, commitments, work.  It’s hard to remember to make every day a special occasion!

The other day I was thinking about a silly habit I have.  I buy something special to wear somewhere special and it just ends up sitting in my closet.   Here’s an idea!  Wear your clothes – all of them!  You know, the ones you purchased for a “special occasion” but haven’t worn yet.   I do it all of the time!  I struggle everyday with what to wear because I am always saving the good stuff for something “special”.  And I end up wearing the same old black t-shirt and jeans everyday.  Well no more! I am going to wear what I want to wear each and every day, for myself not for a special occasion.  It’s probably going to make it a whole lot easier to get dressed in the morning!