Happy Monday divas and fashionistas! Here's to a prosperous and productive week ahead. For now, I'm flashing back to Sunday with these floral pieces I scored from my favorite on-a-budget safe place, Rainbow Shops.

Although it was a colder day out, this ensemble kept me nice and warm , especially with the warm red hue of these pants! The accordion ruffle waist and side tie added some flare to it, along with the dainty floral design. I added another layer of femininity to the ensemble with this high neck, open lace top. How cute!

And can we also stop for a moment and take a look at these amazing earrings! Talk about a statement! These textured discs were lighter than I thought they would be, and I really felt like an African princess. Sunday....CONQUERED!

The 1970's called for lots of bohemian far, from fringes to bell bottoms, the 70's was a very bold and happening time for all fashion lovers. My outfit today,complete with the natural ponytail afro puff, was very reminiscent of a time that called for bold prints and flowy fabrics.

My bell-sleeved peasant blouse is a throwback to my mom's Nine West days. With lots of flowers and fun abstract shapes, this sheer blouse made for easy breathing on this 90 degree day. I really love the slit in the bicep area, which added some sexiness in addition to the the wrinkled fabric.

These ripped/distress jeans are from Rainbow Shops. They're having a wonderful end of the season clearance sale, with items up to 75% off. You can check them out here.

Last but not least, are these denim block heels I got from Go Jane. I am so IN LOVE with these shoes, and slightly sad that I got them as the season ended. As all of my plus size divas know, the thicker the heel, the more comfortable we are. So I was very lucky to score these shoes with a block platform AND block heel. Comfort times 2. I actually purchased a few shoes from GoJane this past week. Blog post coming soon.

How do YOU do a flashback to past fashionable decades?Leave a comment, quip, or photo below. I love hearing from you!

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Faithfully,
Brieana

A pair of jeans on my feet!

HAPPY 1st day of Summer! Today's blog post revolves around the bright, airy hues of the summer season. I picked up these white pants from Rainbow and couldn't wait to throw them on. After all, the weather is easy and breezy...what better time to don white?

Happy Friday! Today's warm breezy weather called for some bermuda shorts and some self-motivation written across my chest!

As you may all remember, a couple of weeks ago I announced that I am one of 11 new brand ambassadors to the Curvy Girl Fever movement. a sisterhood and self-love movement created back in 2012 for women of all shapes and sizes. Today I come to you modeling one of their premiere pieces, the "I Am My Own Body Goals" tee. This slogan is basically what Curvy Girl Fever is about, and not just for its body positivity message, but also due to the nature of its meaning: YOU are your own competition. I like those odds!

Don't forget to visit curvygirlfever.com for your own "I Am My Own Body Goals" shirt. They come in tanks and tees (just in time for the summer), ranging in sizes XS-3X. Also look for us on Facebook and Instagram for daily updates, events, and some good old pick-me-ups. Feel free to use my code "BRIE20" for 20% off your total purchase.

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So we've all heard the saying. Black is the new black. We all love it. We all own it. And it can literally do us no wrong. Ever. Whether its pants, dresses, or outerwear, black is the golden child of my wardrobe and if I could, I would definitely wear it all the time. What's most fun about it is the ability to adopt free range when accessorizing an all black ensemble. It an opportunity to go CRAZY.

My black to black outfit featured some year ;round pieces that I paired together to create a sexy and sleek look that was perfect for the nighttime party I went to.

The base of my outfit is my run of the mill ASOS jumper. Its an easy on and off and it makes for nice clean lines, but also a black canvas for the accessories to come. My leather jacket has ultimately made another appearance, as the "spring" weather has broken into a mid 40's.

NOW for the accessories;

My clutch is from Rainbow shops a few years back. It was perfect for a night out, when there was little need for my huge tote bags with the never ending bottom.

My cheetah print booties made strutting and walking real easy! I scored these from Lola Shoetique a couple seasons back. The heel is a bit hunky and mild 4 inches, which added comfort to my outfit as well.

And check out that hand candy!1 If you know me well, you know that ring are by far my favorite jewelry item. People always ask me if I leave the stores with any rings, and (though begrudgingly) yes I do. I got these midi rings from Wish and Amazon.

How do you dress up your favorite black pieces? Leave a comment, outfit pic, or quip below. I love hearing from you!

Faithfully,
Brieana

That was today's mantra surrounding this outfit. I surrounded the ensemble around this vest that I originally wasn't too happy with. It was too short with not enough fur. I was disappointed and thought "Well this is going to be another donation because I obviously can't use it." But when I went on my mini shopping spree this payday, I saw the perfect dress to bloom this not so great vest into something worthwhile. And that I did. I made lemonade.


The dress is from Rainbow. What I love about this dress is the comfy and cozy cotton +spandex like material that made it very comfy. The burgundy color wasn't as serene as far as burgundy goes. There was an extra oomph and pop. Another addition that I enjoy of a lot of Rainbow garments are that they normally come with some kind of jewelry in addition to the clothing item. That's right, this dream catcher like necklace came ATTACHED to the necklace. 

My boots were also from rainbow. I normally wear them over jeans/tights/leggings, but was happy to know that they're just as comfy against my bare leg. No marks, no muss, no fuss.

Overall, this outfit cost me about $35. It's one of my thriftier outfits, but also one that was super comfy. As I've said before, fashion can be frugal. It's not about what you wear, but how you wear it. Happy Sunday. 

Faithfully,
Brieana

Today's outfit was an ode to Valentine's Day and one of my favorite 
80's 
chick flicks:Pretty in Pink. Pink is one of my favorite colors for various reasons:it's soft doting nature that instantly adds a bit of femininity to everything. It adds a Cinderella princess delicacy that my girl Molly Ringwald achieved in her outfits. No matter how you really feel  ,pink will have you looking your prettiest.