French Curves – Pink Millennial

I was a member of the French Curves on my previous blog Hair-related.com, and I decided to still be part of the adventure here. For those who don’t know, French Curves is the challenge – bring by Gaëlle Prudencio – allowing several bloggers from different universe to share curvy looks the 16th of each months, on the same theme. Follow us and share your looks with the hashtag #FrenchCurves on Tweeter, Instagram and on the Facebook page of the challenge !
Have a look on the other bloggers with the bloghop at the end of this post 🙂

French Curves – Pimp My Trench

I was a member of the French Curves on my previous blog Hair-related.com, and I decided to still be part of the adventure here. For those who don’t know, French Curves is the challenge – bring by Gaëlle Prudencio – allowing several bloggers from different universe to share curvy looks the 16th of each months, on the same theme. Follow us and share your looks with the hashtag #FrenchCurves on Tweeter, Instagram and on the Facebook page of the challenge !
Have a look on the other bloggers with the bloghop at the end of this post 🙂

What can I say ? “ça fait longtemps” ! I took advantage of this summer to trudge for a bit everywhere, and to think, always and again, about my futur. I’ve started a serious reassessment since the opening of the new blog, regarding my carrier, without really giving you any details. Indeed, I’m leaving the company I’ve been working for for 7 years, to confront the unknown. I’ve known about it way before the launch of the new bog, but I wasn’t confortable enough to publicly announce it. I putted too much pressure on myself, as I didn’t have any clear answer when people was asking stuff like “Where you goin’? What you doyin’?”. Yes, for now, my futur is uncertain : I don’t know yet what I’m going to do. So my answer is now “I’m considering my options.” ! Which is not a lie ! My head is full of ideas, so I’m working on several projects at the same time. For that matter one of them is the reason why I’ve been away. I need to do a huge preparation work, which (kind of) made me go back to school, as I’m taking Math and English classes at the moment !! I don’t know if it’s going to work. I’m not 100% confident about it, but I want to try and take any chances. I’m happy to be back here with the French Curvette team ! I had to pass last month because of a lake of time, but also because I wasn’t ready to spill the tea about my situation.

What is the Trench Coat ? Based on the etymology, it’s a coat for people who was staying on the trench during the war. It was created buy Thomas Burberry in 1914 (Thanks Wikipediaaaa!!). So yeah that’s not super glamour to imagine the soldiers in action during the war… But the thing is that after the war, it became a piece of clothes just like any other, as it’s was waterproof and warm ! The trench coat became a timeless piece as it was practical and endlessly reproducible !

Now I can tell you the truth : I’m not a trench coat person. But when I tried Rachel’s one, my awesome friend-photographer-singer-blogger-she does too much stuff-eft, I loved it ! I think it suits me so well, that maybe she should have gave it to me (ok I’m kidding Rachel…or not). This international bomb is from ELVI, that I’m going to keep a close watch on from now, as I tried a piece from them in real life !

And because it’s only sexy on movies to be naked under a coat, I’m wearing this out from space trench coat : a small tight top from Primark and a dotted swiss tutu skirt from Castaluna ! My booties ar from Torrid, which is an excellent provider to wide feet shoes (in addition to all the wonderful stuff you can already find). My jewelries (earrings and bracelet) are from the French brand Zabok that I think you should start to follow too.

 

So, how is everything for you ? Do you also have a trench coat from out of space or are going to borrow one from your friend for this fall ?

 

*Trench Coat – ELVI
*Top – Primark
*Dotted Swiss Tutu skirt – Castaluna (tidd.ly/9e4704e8)
*Studded Booties (pied large) – Torrid (goo.gl/MsnZXh)
*Earrings – Zabok
*Bracelet – Zabok
*Photo – Rachel Saddedine
*Hairstyle – AYAWA Hairstyle

 

 

 


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She left for holidays without any bathing suits !

Who? Who in 2017 go on holiday without having bought a swimsuit in advance? Ask my friend Ritha who dared! Ritha is one kind of a women, I’ve known her for several years thanks to a forum that we both frequented about Afro beauty. With the quirks of everyday life, she sizes up and was not satisfied with the shops when she wanted to go shopping as usual before leaving for her vacancy. Thus, she left WITHOUT ANY SWIMSUIT for her holidays, knowing that beach was going to be close by *facepalm emoji*

I think that this can happen to anybody, to size up without really noticing it, especially if you don’t go shopping that much. It’s hard, mentally, not finding your size any more, not being able to  buy where you used to any more, realizing that you are on the other side of this barrier which forces you to order on-line, because we are not “well enough” to be on every shelf.

If you too you are reading me and that overnight you had to get dressed beyond the size 12, don’t panic! I am here to help you:) If I had had the opportunity to chat a bit more with Ritha, I would have recommended to her this small marvel which comes from ELOQUII. This swimsuit is out of the ordinary, a bit vintage with its sided golden buttons and this boat neck which makes you want to be called captain. I’ve enjoyed a special offer of 50 % off to be able to buy it. The brand often makes promo codes, so don’t be shy to buy 🙂

I posted several photo of this piece on my Instagram and the same question returned rather often ! I undersigned Gwladys give evidence that your boobies will be safe. The maintains is THE BOMB ! There are underwriting on the bra and the alignment on each side. I did not consider useful to put the straps on to have an additional insurance.

Swimsuit : Off the Shoulder One piece Swimsuit (goo.gl/xHXWpM)
Sandales : Isabella T-Strap Sandal (tidd.ly/cc40cf05)

You may wonder how Ritha managed her situation? She went to the Decathlon store and found an attractive black swimsuit, simple and sheathing. I think that it suits her beautifully ! See by yourself !

If you are still looking for a swimsuit for your next holidays and that you can wait for deliveries, here are my favorite ones !

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ASOS CURVE
BOOHOO
CASTALUNA
RUE107
ÖFUURË

 

A bi-material dress for any occasion

I love those dresses that we can wear in any circumstances. And among those one, bi-material dresses are an excellent choice ! They are often mistaken for two pieces outfit when a part of it is plain and when both parts are separated by a belt or another accessory.

This dress being kind of dark, I decided to count on golden accessories and shoes to give a sparkling touch to this look. Going from a casual dress for work (if you work in an office) to a stylish outfit for night out in Paris !

I even use this look to make my last new business cards ! Because I thought that it was reflecting my personality very well : classy with a touch of gold !

I didn’t wait to do too much for make up and hair, so I have a light frozen brown smoky eye with a matte purple brown lipstick.

Dress : Off the Shoulder Mixed Media Dress (link : goo.gl/2Kr8DM)
Belt : Ceinture Large à nouer (link : tidd.ly/5447dc93)
Shoes : Wow Dressy Heels (link : goo.gl/vCACha)

Some mixed media dresses to shop !

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Robe effet 2 en 1 bi-matière, CASTALUNA
Crochet Maxi Dress, FOREVER21
Robe noire à encolure large, DOROTHY PERKINS

Career Suiting & Denim Ashley Stewart Press Preview

I’m a huge Ashley Stewart fan ! I discovered this brand during my second trip to New York. At first, I wasn’t interested, I did not even want to get in the shop. But eventually I had a glance, and I immediately got captivated ! Since, it’s one of my favorite place to go shopping.

The press day was about the launch of two new collection. The first one is about denim with many style and varied cuts. The second focuses on perfect suits for working girls or for any professional rendez-vous.

 

Those new jeans are great ! What I love : the difference colours, the destructed parts with inner lining which allows to wear those denim no matter the occasion.

 

 

 

The career suit collection contains nice pieces such as vest, pants and skirt that can be matched. I love that kaki pants with the lace-up detail on the side.

 

 

 

We were lucky to see some looks thanks to a live small fashion show.

 

I think that the initiative from Ashley Stewart to launch a new career collection is a good news for women having issues to find elegant suits at their size for affordable prices ! I’m waiting impatiently for those denim to be available for I can grab one or two 🙂

Avec Marlena et Sam