Back To School With Pinterest Fave Suburban Faux Pas

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Happy Monday all!

Today is the first day of my doctorate in social work program! It feels good to finally accomplish a goal that a few years ago I didn’t think I could achieve.  A couple years ago, I applied for a doctorate program but I didn’t get in.  That rejection took the wind out of my sails and I put my pursuit of a advance degree on the shelf. Earlier this year I decided to stop wallowing in negative thoughts and applied again for my doctorate in social work.  I know being a full time employee and student is going to be hard but it’s so worth it.  I know I have a lot to bring to the table and I really want to be an agent of social change.  Now don’t get me wrong,  I’m nervous as heck about returning to school.  It’s been 19 years since I last seen a text book! I’m confident that once  I get myself re- acclimated to school life things will go smoothly.  .

So that brings me to my Pinterest Fave Suburban Faux Pas.  I absolutely LOVE Krystin’s sleek and super polished style. I have tons of her outfits all over my  Pinterest boards.   Krystin, like me,  is a lover of printed skirts. To commemorate my first day of school, I chose this pin because it reminds me of an ultra chic school uniform.  Honestly if I could raid Krystin’s closet, I would do it in a heartbeat!

Have a wonderful day!

Disclaimer: Picture displayed is property of Suburban Faux Pas, I have permission to use her image. 

Skirt: Nordstrom (sold out, similar option here)
Shirt: Charlotte Russe Plus (sold out; similar option here)
Shoes: Sam & Libby via Target (sold out, similar option here)
Bag: Kate Spade Saturday (no longer available; similar option here)

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Cloud 9 Blanc De Whitening Review (Instant Whitening Cream)

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Cloud 9 Blanc De White Whitening Cream 50 ml

So I have this huge crush on Korean beauty products like forever.. and recently the obsession became seriously unhealthy. I have been spending a lot of time on my.althea.kr or althea.kr checking out their products, be it new arrivals or the trendy items they feature. What's trendy items? Well in short it just means the latest / coolest / sexiest / hottest K-Beauty must tries from Korea. Althea is technically in Gangnam, Seoul, Korea and that made them the leader in bringing in K-Beauty products for shoppers to try in Malaysia. All products from Althea is original, if you think you're unhappy with t hat fact you can get a 30-days unconditional refund back by emailing help@althea.kr.

They recently launched beta-testing on Althea Singapore sg.althea.kr and soon to the rest of the South East Asia. I see it as a Althea Revolution because no longer do we need to fly to Korea to purchase these cool products or shop at Korean prices anymore. While it has it's pros and cons with retail shops which offers a whole or complete range of products carry by the brand, virtual stores provide us with our favourites at an affordable price compared to retail shops. How much cheaper? Think 20 - 50% or more cheaper. How is that possible? Because they're from Korea. All they need is to build a bridge to us. This bridge is a a long wait compare to just walking in a store and getting your much needed restock immediately. Shipping takes up to 10 - 15 working days to reach Malaysia, half for Singapore. While retail outlets provide us a chance to sample products through sampli ng and t esting, and promoters readily available to attend to you, virtual shops do not. Hence the pros and cons versus the price we pay.

the original markers (labels, hologram sticker)

but the latest batch of Cloud 9 has a hidden tag scanner

(where you dl the app to verify originality)

Anyway back to the latest haul I have, in which I been wanting to gush about one particular product. I read all about it online and it's Guerisson 9-Complex's twin star (under same company called Claire). The product is called Cloud 9, Blanc De Whitening. The name itself? heavenly. It's CLOUD and when I think of cloud, I think happy white bouncy cotton candy white clo uds. Con vinced I must try this product after hearing so much about it from International bloggers, I bought it for RM65 (np RM130) which is the cheapest by far compared to all the shopping sites in Malaysia.

A bit introduction about Cloud 9 and why I want it so much. It's a product that claims to reduce melanin, even our redness / skin tone, gives instant whitening that last for up to 12 hours with a dewy finish. Suitable for all skin types it contains 9 key ingredients that's natural aloe, snow lotus, white ginseng, lily, houttuynia cordata, freesia, daisy, and edelweiss extracts but it also contains chemicals (refer to ingredient list at the bottom of this review). 

• reduce melanin
• instant brightening
• correct skin tone
• de-pigmentation
• reduce redness
• anti wrinkle

As an anti-pigmentation cream, it contains titanium dioxide. A key ingredient found in your sunscreen, makeup and whitening skincare. It gives that identifying scent to the already powder baby fragrance. Titanium dioxide protects skin from UVA and UVB radiation and is considered to have no risk of skin irritation (see Paula's Choice).

spatula oh spatula, look at it glister

pudding tofu like texture, smells like stron g baby p owder

How To Use?

After cleansing, toning the Cloud 9 can be used as a moisturiser / face cream before make up day or night (I wouldn't recommend using this for night since it contains Titanium Dioxide which might clog your pores). I used a moisturising mask before I apply my make up because I have dry skin. When I don't have time to mask, I use the Too Cool For School's Aqua Gel Mist to hydrate my face. I bought it from my last trip to Korea (May) it's not that all good but it works as a light face hydration mist. I also prep my skin with Guerisson 9 Complex (horse oil cream) before using it.

Why am I saying this? Because I know whitening creams are drying, and because I have dry skin I need to be prep my skin before I use this product.

I know after a while that this product is drying after application. Granted it's not a moisturiser because it 's main deal is to instantly whiten your skin, perhaps those with oily skin would like it. The cream isn't oily or greasy. The texture is that of a tofu or pudding. It looks like a bunch of white clouds in a bath tub. Upon application, you'll need to blend it evenly on your skin. It's not cakey when you put makeup on, but a word of caution again for dry skin, moisturise moisturise moisture before makeup, else your skin will be cakey, peely etc unless you're using a good hydrating foundation or bb cream. 

the texture during application

the instant whitening result after 1 layer

My Verdict!

I fell in love the moment I saw the instant whitening result on my hands during my first testing using the spatula to scoop the product out. Spatulas great, it's hygienic so I love any products that comes with a spatula. However it's a pain to clean spatulas to avoid double dipping. What's the difference with using your fingers and double dipping? May as well just use your fingers if you're doing that. I wish more product comes with a packaging / bottled in a one pump to avoid exposure to bacteria and double dipping tendencies.

SO it really does gives an instant whitening result that last up to 12 hours and with prolong use, will help in reducing pigmentation and improve your skin (skin tone , repair , reduce freckles, reduce redness, lighten dark uv spots). Since I am only on my first week of using this product, I can't give my view about it just yet on how effective this would be. I shall update my review again when I finish this product in the course of 2 - 3 months.

Price: affordable from Althea at RM65 (np RM130)
Packaging: frosted, look expensive
Texture: Cloudy Tofu / Pudding like
Scent: Strong Baby Powder / Whitening Cream scent
Colour: White

P.S: I have not encounter any product that whitens instantly that naturally. This is a product I am going to tell my friends about to give it a try. I have already repurchase a second one because I just love it to bits.

Ingredients: water, titanium dioxide, cyclopentasiloxane, butylene glycol, cyclohexasiloxane, arbutin, dipropylene glycol, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl, taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, phenoxyethanol, aluminum hydroxide , disodi um stearyl sulfosuccinamate, caprylyl glycol, glyceryl caprylate, hydrated silica, polysorbate 80, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, aloe barbadensis leaf water, perfume, adenosine, morus alba bark extract, lilium candidum flower extract, saussurea involucrata extract, houttuynia cordata extract, freesia alba flower extract, bellis perennis (daisy) flower extract, leotopodium alpinum flower extract, panax ginseng root extract.

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7 Plus Size Maxi Dresses to Wear Now AND into Fall

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If there is one fashion trend that I go hard for, it is the maxi dress. Lord knows, and a few of you do too, that I love a great maxi. The boho luxe inside of me calls out for them. There is very little that you can do wrong with these. I love that they are comfortable yet stylish AND that you can dress them UP and DOWN from running errands to a night on the town. They are just so versatile! I also love how easy it is to wear them throughout the entire year. Whether you are hanging out in sunny weather during spring or summer or chilling in cooler weather during fall or winter, the maxi dress can be your BFF (Best Fashion Find).

Looking for the perfect maxi to wear now as well as into the fall and winter months? Get into my selection below. As always, I have made it easy for you to shop. Simply click on the links inside the galleries!!

7 Plus Size Maxi Dresses to Wear Now AND into Fall

Thanks to the influence of the 70s trending for fall, and now that summer is winding down and we all gear up for the cool, crisp fall weather, you may be wondering just how you can continue rocking your favorite maxi dress until the straps fall off (lol). Here are some of my favorite tips to transition it into fall and even winter.

How to wear your Maxi Dress into the Fall

• Add layers. Fall and winter fashion practically requires layering. Fortunately, layering can be done in a really cute way. Depending on the silhouettes of the maxi dresses, you can easily layers to make this work. Think layering long sleeve tees and turtlenecks, jackets, scarves, and open knit sweater style cardigans that can be added to any maxi to make it cool-weather-friendly.
• Accessorize. Throw in some belts, jewelry, and purses to add to your look.
• Switch the shoes.Though summertime is perfect for sandals, cooler weather is when you can bring out the booties, boots, and pumps to instantly winterize your look!

Sharing is caring right? Pin this to share with your fellow Curvy Fashionistas!

PS. YES, if you are petite you CAN wear a maxi dress! 

What do you think of these picks? Are you a maxi dress fiend? Which ones called out to you!?!

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TCF NEWS Roundup: Redbook, A Plus Size Victoria’s Secret Model, and Shutting Down Body Shamers?

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Have you been paying attention to all the curvy news? It seems like every week, there is something exciting and cool going on that we have to share with you in our revived news roundup! With all of the news popping up, we wanted to create a mini digest for you to check out all of the posts around the web that caught our attention! Are you ready? Dive on in!

• Redbook drops it’s cover featuring TWO plus size bloggers! FashionWeekDaily.com gives the scoop…
• Buzzfeed.com shares 15 plus size sites to build your artsy, edgy plus size wardrobe! 
• Plus Size model, Hayley Hasselhoff encourages the plus size movement on DailyMail.com
• 18 Year Old  Plus Size Model Redefining beauty and fitness with Women’s Running Magazine
• Plus size model, Denise Bidot would die to be Victoria’s Secret Angel

• Melissa McCarthy launches her line on HSN, have you shopped it yet? Do It NOW at HSN.com!
• 5 women pose in lingerie to show the world that “Fat” is not a bad word! Read it now at the HuffingtonPost.com
• 25 Women who expertly shut down body shamers over on MarieClaire.com!
• US Magazine shares that model and now lingerie designer, Ashley Graham used to think she was disgusting!

Hope you ladies are excited and intrigued to stay in the know of some plus size news!

Till Next Time!
Natasha

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Ask The Reader: Whats your FAVORITE Piece Of Clothing?

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You know that 80/20 rule? You wear or use 20% of something 80% of the time? In regards to your clothes, the same is true as well! Think about it, in your closet if you have 20 pieces in there, you have probably four pieces of clothing you always wear. Because you love it, it fits amazingly, and/or it works with almost everything… right?

Think about it!

We all have THOSE jeans, THIS purse, THAT dress, THIS jacket, or THOSE shoes that always get worn on a weekly basis… or it may not even be one item but a style in particular! For me, I have a tendency to wear more maxi dresses and midi skirts than anything else!

Well, as we are talking plus size fashion, getting ready for a news season, and are transitioning (or about to) I wanted to hear from you! I wanted to know what you seem to gravitate towards the most and to learn what you bought this year that gets heavy rotation!

Me? Hrmmm… that is a tough one, but I HAVE to admit that my midi skirts get the bet of me. Fitted or full, with a crop or a relaxed top, this style of skirt gets rocked harder than any other pieces of clothing I have. The one piece that has been my best buy this year has come from Eloquii and it is my fitted black midi skirt. It has rocked my socks so hard that I bought it in a wine color!

I mean, I can wear it with so much!

Which is also a prerequisite for me when I shop. I have to be able to wear something with at least three to five things or three to five different ways! I need my clothes to give me variety and options to match my many moods.

So with this midi skirt, I can fancy a few tops and styles to take this skirt from casual, maxing out chillin mood to the ‘hey boo, hey’ mood.

But that is my ultimate favorite right now, NOW I want to hear from you!

What has been your favorite find? One that you find yourself gravitating to the most, even though you have a few options in your closet!?!

Let’s discuss and share!!!

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First Look at Target’s AVA + VIV Fall Look Book with Gabi, Nicolette & Chasity

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Who is ready for fall? Better yet, who is ready for a new and improved AVA + VIV Collection from Target! Hot off the presses, I am sharing with you the first look at the AVA + VIV Fall Collection Look Book featuring bloggers Gabi Fresh, Nicolette Mason, and Garnerstyle!

Not only did these three ladies shoot the collection, they consulted with Target to give them feedback, design inspiration, and more direction of the things that we wanted to see from the range!

“Going into fall, they helped inform the Target team’s sketches of coordinated sets, bottoms, tops and cozy outwearâ€"everything a girl could want for updating a closet when the leaves begin to turn.”

Are you ready to see? I know I am hyped to share! Here you go! Just click the first pic to take a peek!

First Look at Target’s AVA + VIV Fall Look Book with Gabi, Nicolette & Chasity

What did the girls have to say about the collection after they saw how their input influenced things?

“Getting to see how our input lead to the actual collection was amazing. I told the designers at Target that I love soft pant joggers and printed sets, and I’m happy to see they designed more of those.” GabiFresh shares.  

On prints and textures, Chasity of Garnerstyle exclaims, “The prints from AVA & VIV this fall are absolutely perfect… They can easily be worked into your current wardrobe as you transition to the next season.”

On wearability and practicality, Nicolette Mason shares, “There are pieces in this collection that I absolutely love that you can wear from work to weekend and look great!”

Who said our voices aren’t being heard! Launching later this month, AVA + VIV will launch both online and in-store with pieces for fall and from the looks of their styling and outfits, a trip to target will be in order for me!

Now, many of you voiced your frustration about the selection and assortment (and for some) availability of merchandise in-store! What do you thin k of the look book? Are you inspired and hyped about it?!

I love that Target is listening and taking the steps to really make it work here!

Check out the current styles of AVA & VIV on Target.com and stay tuned for the fall line arriving in stores and on Target.com starting at the beginning of August through October!

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Five Plus Size Jumpsuits for Team Thick Thighs

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Hey Luvs!!! Today’s post is dedicated to Team Thick Thighs and our love for the perfect plus size jumpsuit!!! As a lifetime member of this team, I know only a few brands are looking out for us.  Too many times I’ve came across a really cute jumpsuit , got it the dressing room or home only to have my feelings completely hurt because these thighs aren’t loyal to the jumpsuit  game. So last week I decided to find five plus size jumpsuits for the girl with #thickthighs. Are you a part of this team? Do you feel me on this plight?

Finding the perfect jumpsuit is already a situation… the rise in the crotch area, the length, where the jumpsuit hits on the waist… girl! Right??!!

Check out my top five jumpsuits for the Team Thick Thighs!

Three out of my five favorites are from the UK plus size brand, Yours Clothing. Did you know they go up to a size 30? YUP!  This brand definitely understands how the thick thigh struggle is so real. My first jumpsuit from Yours Clothing is this beautiful dark floral pattern.  I love the material of this jumpsuit.  A fluid jersey material makes this jumpsuit perfect for any season.  I can carry this one into the Fall 2015 Dark Floral trend with ease.

Get this Jumpsuit at YoursClothing.com

My next jumpsuit is on the sexy side. This simple yet dressy jumpsuit also  from Yours Clothing slimmed my thighs with the tapered ankle cut. Plus the neckline gave me divine decolletage and it had pockets! POCKETS! I am already in love… if you do not know,  me and pockets have a love thing going on!

Get this Jumpsuit at YoursClothing.com 

My last jumpsuit from Yours Clothing UK was a casual pick.  A full jersey material suit with gold accents.  Fabrics makes a huge difference in our garment pick.  Not all fabric work for our thighs.

Get this Jumpsuit at YoursClothing.com

This is one thing  I always try to look  for when I’m jumpsuit shopping.  And the  fabric of the suit often makes the final decision in which suit I’m purchasing.

Of course, every girl with thick thighs need a wide leg jumpsuit.  A wide leg jumpsuit often time drapes our thighs and give a full, fluid look of sophistication. This one from Simply Be is also lined for a smooth finish.

Get this jumpsuit at SimplyBe.com

The last brand I love  for thick thighs is my all-time favorite independent designer, Jibri.  I the love how Jibri’s signature slough jumpsuit design always gives just the right amount of material  to make the thick thighs happy.

Get this jumpsuit at JibriOnline.com

So there you have it, my five favorite plus size jumpsuits for Team Thick Thighs!

Which is your favorite?  Tell me about your favorite thick thighs friendly brand.  We want to know!!

 

 

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