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Jason Wu X ELOQUII

In honor of the official release of the new and second collection of the stylist Jason Wu in collaboration with the brand ELOQUII, I wanted to share here a dress from the previous collection for which I fell in love at the end of last year. I loved the design, the material and the cut of this dress. Though close-fitting cut doesn’t always enhance my O-shaped morphology, I gave in, and I wore it!

It’s the kind of dress that gives me confidence, no matter what the situation. I took advantage of my visit to Paris in late December to meet Rachel for a shoot.

Unfortunately, it is still not possible to buy ELOQUII from Europe for now because of the recently adopted European laws. But it is still possible to buy clothes available only in the USA thanks to the relays shops.

Below, in addition to my photos, I share with you my favorite pieces of the collection in pictures.

What pieces tempt you ?

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But how did I ended in New York ?

Everything started with my unconventional career path: I choose, yes, me, a girl, to work in IT. (10 years in the IT Storage world). Yes, I think we can say that I’m a Geek. Even a Nerd. I did get strokes of luck, one after the other and I went to Boston for two months for a training thanks to my first job. Ok, I did work hard for all my certifications, and also to get my driving license, because a woman doing this job without even being capable of driving a car was making people gossip a lot about me.

So, I had to work hard, and my efforts have been visible. In a few years and some tiny job’s evolution here and there, I was part of the week end team. Unfortunately, too many reorganizations sabotaged the balance of the company, and I ended up being automatically designated to leave the team to back working regular hours. I wasn’t having it.

My husband and I were already talking about moving abroad, to Toronto precisely. The announcement of my demotion was followed by the announcement of a redundancy plan for the company.I sought the help of a counselor who coached me to write a project (a concrete business plan, thank you Delphine), and thus be the one who would be fired with a nice severance bonus. And it worked! I was chosen one. And by the way, I thank my manager of the time who had done everything to support me. Now you’re probably wondering what I put into my project? My options were to set up a business to facilitate the access of plus size clothing of leading brands in France, get educated regarding entrepreneurship with the University of Toronto, start an MBA program or go abroad to start a fashion program.

Finally, through a combination of circumstances, the last option has been the successful one. I am currently receiving a training from a French school in order to obtain a diploma (master degree level) in the fashion world. I’m also improving my English in a language center!

 

*Short Sleeve Dress with Skirt Overlay (Cherry Tomato) – ELOQUII (link)
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*Photo – Thiphen Kys

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I’m 30 and…

I’m 30 and I’m not the owner of the apartment where I live.

I’m 30 and I’m not married yet.

I’m 30 ans I don’t have kids.

I’m 30 and I don’t have stable job anymore.

I can go on and on about this list ! When I got 20, I had plans. Most of them were about fulfilling that list of goals before I get 30. But are all of these projects really mines or just a reflection of what society want me to do ?

About 6 month ago, I was writing about the 30 year crisis I’ve been through in the post “Hello Midlife Crisis”. By reading it again today, I can see that I was preparing myself, one step at a time, to accept being 30 years old but also all my success and failures.

A few days ago, somebody asked me to explain what it feels like to be 30. Today, I can say that it allows me to be more indulgent toward myself. And the much talked about list has been replaced by life rules to follow in order to insure my happiness.

I’m 30 and I accept my lifestyle.

I’m 30 and I’m ok with my choices.

I’m 30 and I live for me, not for others’ glance.

I’m 30 and I think about my happiness first.

I’m 30 and I have a life ahead.

I’m 30 and I live for ME.

*NOIR Jolie Dress – ELOQUII (lien)
*Creole style earrings – Claire’s
*Midnight Blue Pump – André (old)

*Photo – Rachel Saddedine
*Hairstyle – AYAWA Hairstyle
*Balloon – HEMA

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Girlboss

I was not part of the French Curves challenge back in September this year, as I was busy enjoying New York and Dallas. But as the subject was important to me, I still wanted to post a lil’ something about it.

 

 

GIRLBOSS… This word is bringing so much inspirations to me, that I don’t really know where to start. But my very first thought is going to Claire Sulmers from Fashion Bomb Daily. I had the opportunity to see her several times in New York, but did not get a chance to actually talk to her. Well, I guess God heard me complaining about it in my head ? When I got back to Paris, she organised a Cocktail with Claire in Paris !!! I was working that day – in Normandy, France – but managed to be there !

If you did read Claire’s book “The Bomb Life”, you already know that she went from being a journalist, an intern and a blogger to founder and editor in chief of her own website. She made her way to the heartless fashion industry and is now the head of one of the most influential fashion blogs. Her book is a memoir of her life before the fame, and gives some tips about blogging.

My look for this post is influenced by women like Claire who started from the bottom, struggled and made it to their dream life. Claire created her own opportunity when she understood that she did not have to wait for one.

During the cocktail I also had the chance to meet  Bonang Matheba, a south-africana business woman with several hats (radio and TV host, fashion icon…), including brand ambassador and muse for REVLON South Africa, Bonang recently launched her book too, “Bonang From A to B“.

It was also an occasion to meet beautiful people from all around the world : Africa, USA, Europe… I met a lot of women who were all GIRLBOSS according to me !

*Belted Vest – Michael Kors
*High-Neck Lace Balconette Bra – Cacique Intimates at Lane Bryant
*Kady Fit Pants- ELOQUII
*Sandales Mini-Wedges – Torrid

*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 !

(click on the pic to have a better view)

ASOS CURVE
BOOHOO
CASTALUNA
RUE107
ÖFUURË