CONSUMER REPORT : FAITH 21

So I must admit i was a serious sceptic about this FAITH21 thing. Forever21's plus size line. Because sometimes people say plus sized and they mean "we added an extra inch onto our small stuff and were calling it plus sized" So I gave them the ultimate test. I went to my Local Forever21 (which i must say I love its new and big and 2 floors) I'm kinda lucky because I can fit a lot of the thier average sized stuff. But i have thighs so taking advantage of thier rediculously cheap jeans have eluded me for so long.....until 2 days ago. I grabed a pair of 16s expecting them to be tight and uncomfortable. I was so wrong!!!!! they were actually big I had to go down a size!!! I was very excited!!! So I am now a believer in the FAITH21 $11.50 skinny jean. Im going back to get all the colors.

Monif. C - Im a Fan.

Im such a fan right now! Monif.C has continued to make a name for herself in the fashion community. Making high quality designer pieces for women size 14 and up. I have plans to go to the manhattan boutique and try on my own Marilyn convertable dress (Shown) it converts to about a gazillion different styles and im dyyying to get my hands on one. I hear Monif herself frequents the shop, so who knows? Maybe I'll get a Meet & Greet. LOL. I'll keep you posted on when i go visit taking lots of pics! Im even thinking about submitting my picture to become a Monif. C model...wouldn't that be fun?
But back to the fashion. her stuff is supremely chic and not to bad price-wise. If you're anything like me you will pay for nice stuff that fits.
I'll post a pic in my dress when I get it.....<3

http://www.monifc.com/

The tacky-ness inside of me

So im not even going to try to lie. We all have out guilty pleasures. Mine are suede and Animal prints. fortunantly I have enough sense to balance these two very rich and striking motifs and not to go overboard. But I am not going to sit here and act like my heart isnt about to jump out of my chest everytime i see article after article of how animal print is going to be huge fall season! Especially my favorite print of all...Cheetah. Oh the fashion gods are smiling down on me this year because lord knows im using this up tp the fullest. I promise i will not let the tacky-ness inside of me become fully manifest on the outside, but she will make appearances here and there. Maybe the cheetah print pony hair flats i eyed up at nine west yesterday. Or the Leopard cardigan that just arrived at my local BCBGMAXAZRIA. I said i am going to limit myself to one animal inspired piece per outfit and two of these said outfits per week, so as to not over do it. But I cannot promise that this promise will not quickly be broken. I am fortunant enough to have good friends who will not let me walk out looking like Cheetara from the ThunderCats Even though a cheetah bodysuit might not be that bad........

Sports Bra Chic

My life is moving so fast i feel like i never have time to write! well my mommy just got me a new laptop soooo..i think this is the begining of a new blogging age for me!!! Lots of stuff to talk about, Lets start with how Gabi won the MTV TJ spot! im so happy! i NEED to meet her! i NEED to be her bff. but for now im just one of many of her twitter groupies...well see what happens in the future....
Now More awesomeness. I had the pleasure of recently meeting Kelly Dooley who is this funny energetic woman who has her own Fitness wear line called BODY ROCK SPORT. She sells the most deliciously sinful sportsbras. theyre fun and sparkly and soo not your average sports bra! BODY ROCK SPORT is the home of the worlds most expensive sports bra. The TRENTA is dripping with Swarovski Crystals and it priced at a cool $1850. Maybe not in your fitness budget but awesome none the less. She has more reasonably priced Merch on her site www.bodyrocksport.com
Just adorable stuff! As a new gym go-er ( yea im trying to get my fitness on) Im a fan! and if youre not a fitness girl they are cute enough to wear out on the town. I plan on pairing mine with some skinnys and the AWESOME shredded Tee i got from BCBGMAXAZRIA it has holes in all the right places, a great way to show off your designer duds and free the "girls" from underwire hades. The bra showcased is the ANDREA in the 'Zip em up" collection. Im in love, and to the joy of jersey girls like me it comes in CHEETAH PRINT!!! I can hear Olivia from Jerseylicious running out to get hers now! TO read more about this bra theres an awesome article @ www.lostateminor.com/2010/08/16/the-trenta-bra/

Ummm Grandma...Can I borrow your shoes?

Is Ugly the new Hotness?
Apparently.
Oh the Germans! They come up with some funky stuff, But none funkier than this shoe that even my grandma would turn her 74 year oldnose up at ( yea shes flyer than the average mom-mom) ...According to the article, written by someone oh so dear to me,(JZ) even my Favorite 3rd wheel Michelle Williams has been spotted in these atrocious things...I guess Destiny is no longer a child.
Is the next UGG? I really hope not...
Read the rest @
http://www.lostateminor.com/2010/08/04/granny-sandals/

Bryanna Shop

So yeaaaaa, I need money!
I'm running around doing so many things and though i do have a fabulous Job and a To-Die-For intership, i need to get just a little extra moolah on the side! especially if my uber Fab (Intern-er?) (does that make me the Intern-ee?) drags me along on all her destinations, im gonna need some spending money. Being the only child and only grandchild has its perks aka the Bank of mom, dad, mom mom, & pop pop. But I cant be a mooch forever! ( trust me I already tried!) So last night I sat down and was like what are my best skills / traits...and how can i turn them into cash? Then BING! a light went off. PERSONAL SHOPPING! I really dont know why I hadn't thought of it sooner! I can combine my love of the "shop" with my keen on trend fashion savvy, and knowledge of all things bargain and turn it into what i like to call the "side hustle" So tonight i introduce to the world BRYANNASHOP! A full service personal shopping and concierge service serving Southern New Jersey and Philly! I have business cards and flyers on thier way and im so excited! Website also coming soon! If you live in the Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Cherry Hill area do not be surprized if i knock on your door. Im serious... LOL. I will expand to All of New jersey and possibly New york in the coming months...Im testing the H2o.
Follow Bryanna Shop on twitter @Bryannashop91 or Fb www.facebook.com/bryannashop
I will keep you posted on any progress!
xoBMxo

A RED CARPET LIFE!

so this is my last post for today cuz its like almost 11, i gotta get my daily fix of cosby re-runs, answer some emails and texts and take it to the pillow!
Anyway I have one last tidbit of postage that im sure you will appreciate. Its how you can get some high quality items on the cheap, and you can take my word for it cuz I've seen the swag myself (shhh i cant reveal how) anyway its called A RED CARPET LIFE and its owned by two stylish women, one on the east and one on the west, and they clean out celeb closets and sell the lightly if ever worn merch to people like us! its an ebay business, but its legit and the stuff they get is GORG! They get new stuff all the time so check back frequently.
http://stores.ebay.com/a-red-carpet-life

Xo BM xO

Young Fat & Fabulous

So I currently stumbled across this fab young woman, if im not mistaken shes from the CHI. Anywho she has this blog, youngfatandfabulous. its basically where a plus sized..."fatshonista" can go and dish and swoon over all the new plus sized fashions. She's in the running to be MTV's first TJ (twitter jockey) I hope she gets it! Im so in love with this lady, her confidence her swag, just everything! I'll be a regular visiter, and a member of curveygirls inc. im throwing all my "weight" behind this blog and giving it a thumbs up! her twitter is @gabifresh....yes i followed!
www.Youngfatandfabulous.com

PRIME RACK?

You gotta love this dress...
Makes being viewed like a piece of meat a little less offensive and alot more sexy!

read the rest at..
http://www.lostateminor.com/2010/08/02/cuts-of-meat-dress

JZ... no not the rapper.

Beyond a shadow of a doubt I am a very blessed girl.
One of the things I have that many dont is the support of a wonderful lady that is doing such HUGE things, and is willing to drag my suburban behind along for this glorious ride! Her name is Jess Zaino and she be my boss of sorts....Love the girl. And shes coming at you with a plethera of witty posts and fashion forward advice for all. You might have seen her on style network way back on HOW DO I LOOK, or u might see her work on such glam sites as bettyconfidential.com and lostateminor.com

Anywho, I think im going to use this medium to not only promote and share her with all of you, but you can follow my journey as well.
Smooches
Xo BM xO <--- she taught me that!

Relaunch Rehaul!!!!!

I have been such a slacker, im doing a complete rehaul of this blog! I promise myself I'm going to write and post more, and get the word out...cuz i think i have things to say dont cha think???