It’s crazy to think that the photos in today’s post were taken just a few short weeks ago while on a mini girls’ Day Trip in Orlando.
My friends and I wanted to get out of Jacksonville and just see something different. So we hit the road and made good use of a full day.
We ventured to the cutest coffee shops, local eateries and did a little shopping.
It was such a good day. It wasn’t a big to-do. Just got my girls together and hopped in the car. It was just so much fun driving around and getting lost.
We found the most amazing vine wall near the Rifle Paper Co. and it proceeded to then be the location for a mini photoshoot.
Shortly after this trip, our world changed. Social distancing has become our new normal with many states under a “stay-at-home” executive orders.
Schools are closed, proms and graduations canceled. People are losing their jobs and people are hoarding toilet paper. I never would have thought this would be our new reality just a few short weeks after this trip.
I can’t help but miss my old problems in a pre-Covid-19 world. But I am thankful for my health, family and my job (even though it’s super scary right now to be a nurse on the front lines.)
When this is all over I won’t take for granted getting to hug my mom, or meet together to study the Bible or go on a day trip for a change of scenery with my girlfriends.
The Art of the Dress – 25% off Everything At Anthropologie
There is no surprise here to know that I absolutely love Anthropologie. Ever since launching the A+ Anthropologie line last year I have been truly obsessed. I check the site almost daily – multiple times daily.
The one thing that I can always count on from Anthropologie is an endless gorgeous supply of unique and feminine dresses.
The same beautiful, dreamy and romantic pieces that you have come to know from Anthropologie are now available in sizes The A+ Anthropologie line is available 16W-26W.
The newest Anthro arrivals are here just in time for Spring and I cannot explain how excited I am for this new season and the goodness that’s coming.
I absolutely love the Rochelle White Eyelet Dress. It’s well made and it’s has stretch so it fits like a glove. I’m wearing a 2X and it’s super flattering and comes partially lined to the knees.
I’ve had a lifelong love affair with dresses. I can remember how a dress would marked a special occasion or moment in my life.
And over the years I have managed to finesse the art of the dress, whether it’s a special occasion, a first date, an unforgettable vacation or everyday wear — the dress can be just as important as the woman wearing them.
Over the last year many amazing moments in my life have been captured while wearing a beautiful dress from Anthropologie.
There new arrivals is a treasure trove of all kinds of dresses. From maxi, midi, mini and even asymmetrical, you’re going to perfect the art of the dress at Anthropologie.
I’m so excited to share that today through the weekend everything at Anthropologie is 25% off! This is the absolute best time to get that dress you’ve been eyeing.
Happy Anniversary to #APlusByAnthropologie! Can’t believe it’s already been a year of amazing plus-size style.
To celebrate, I’ve teamed up with @anthropologie and giving away a $250 @Anthropologiegift card to my wonderful followers!
*This giveaway is only through Instagram. You must have an IG account to enter.
For a chance to enter 1) Follow @musingsofacurvylady 2) Follow @Anthropologie and 3) then tag one friend in the comments of this post! The winner will be notified in on 3/16 via DM.
This dress has to be one of the nicest things I’ve had on my body. It is so well made and the detailed embroidery to the sleeves and bodice are other worldly.
You could win a chance to get this or any other piece from Anthropologie by entering the giveaway on my instagram account! Best wishes!
This outfit to me is the perfect representation of that in between season between Winter and Spring.
Warm weather is on the horizon but cool breezes remind us of the frigid cold – so the real question is how do I dress for this weather?
This mini wrap dress is made of the coziest material that is sure to keep you warm but the length and style is fun for Spring.
Paired with OTK boots it’s a great way to pretend it’s Spring but still keep those legs warm.
No surprise this look is featuring pieces from A+ Anthropologie. I know many of you haven’t tried the extended line yet. So I have to ask – What are you waiting for?
Anthropologie offers free shipping and returns for plus so there really isn’t any risk in trying. Definitely sign up for the AnthroPerks that way you can stay in the know of the awesome sales that Anthro has.
I personally score many of my Anthro pieces while on sale. It’s a great way to build the wardrobe you want at the price point you will love. Right now there is an additional 25% off their sale.
I think I just found the most perfect pants for Spring!
These BlankNYC Tapered Faux Leather pants I scored at Anthropologie last month have easily become one of my favorite purchases so far this year and I have been completely obsessed with them.
Initially I bought the size 24W (I’m wearing that size in the images in this post) but thought they were a little too bag in the front so I exchanged them for a 22W and the fit was perfect.
I’ll be sharing another style post with the new size so you can see the difference.
The tapered pant leg in this fun color give a snazzy way to wear your tees and button down shirts tucked in.
Some more specs about these pants are that they run large and have an adjustable drawstring that can easily wrap around twice.
The only issue I have with the pants are that you can’t wash or dry clean them. You can only take a damp cloth to wipe it down. There is this weird smell that comes from the viscous material that I just can’t get rid of. Other than that I love them.
I never been able to shop at the same places as my girlfriends that were smaller than me and I think it’s attributed to why I don’t like shopping in brick and mortar establishments.
Over the years, the phrases, “We can order it for you online at no charge.” or “We only carry our main range in store.” I’ve been groomed to become an online only shopper. How could I love the in store experience when I was constantly denied it.
I’ve become accustomed to shopping online because it’s “easier” for me and subsequently every brand that decided to dip their toes in the plus size fashion world.
It’s as if brands are saying ‘we want your fat money just not your fat bodies in our stores.’ It’s better for everyone involved (mostly for the brand, not us, the fat consumer) to be kept out of the view and sequestered to the internets.
I have yet to experience a full on fabulous shopping experience when shopping till I went into a an Anthropologie that carried their plus range. When you walk into an Anthropologie with plus sizes — the shopping experience is elevated because for once you feel catered to rather than neglected.
I’ve been a lover of @Anthropologie for the longest time but this past year it’s been especially nice to be able to shop one of my favorite brands in styles and designs I wished at one time were made for me.
Anthropologie launched their extended size range last March online and a few select locations across the country. I only hope it will expand to all of their retail stores. I want every fat girl to feel the way I did when I shopped there.
As a fat consumer I’m cautious where I spend my money.Are brands extending their sizing really invested in me as a consumer?
Is the brand really giving it a fair go when producing plus size designs?
Is the content and production quality equal to their main size range?
Are the measures to promote their extended sizes evident that they truly want fat consumers shopping their brand?
For me, it’s so key to be able to see bodies like mine in brand campaigns.
Ever since launching #APlusAnthropologie last March @anthropologie in my opinion has done a phenomenal job in not only creating beautiful designs with campaigns featuring plus size models but using visibly plus size influencers in partnerships and featuring bigger bodies on their Instagram feed.I Stan!
I hope you’re inspired to dress fearlessly regardless of your size because happy and confident girls of all sizes) are the prettiest.
Since launching their extended line, Anthropologie has become very quickly one of my favorite all time plus retailers.
As a college student I remember desperately wanting to shop there.
My bank account had other ideas at the time.
Fast forward a little over a decade and I’m baffled that I’m getting to shop at 21 year old Thamarr’s most loved and coveted brand and not just accessories or furniture.
They have taken the same lush fabrics, unique styles and designs that many have come to know and love from Anthropologie and just created them with bigger bodies in mind.
To me they have executed transitioning into a mainstream fashion retailer to a size inclusive retailer brilliantly. The visibility of plus bodies in their campaigns, social media and events is a testament to the fact the Anthropologie isn’t here just to join the band wagon adding a trendy new plus collection.
They truly believe in bringing beautiful, pieces that “spark joy” in the Anthro woman. I’m that woman and so are you. It’s amazing when you have access to something that was beyond your reach for so long.
Since launching this past Spring, Anthropologie has beed coming with the heat. I have been drooling over each and every new monthly collection.
Anthropologie, to me is a bucket list brand to work with so I was over the moon when they generously gifted me some items to wear on my recent travels to Europe.
This citron embroidered maxi is what dreams are made of. *cue Lizzie McGuire
I’ve never worn a fabric like this dress. The pattern and colors give it an other worldly feel. I love fabric that flows but it’s so hard to find designs that I love with those fabrics in my size. So this dress is definitely special.
There are about a dozen more dresses just like this. Special unique and made with dreamy fabrics. This weekend, right now everything at Anthropologie is 30% so it’s a great time and opportunity to try out the brand if you’ve been thinking about it.
Anthropologie Plus also get’s free shipping and returns. So there really isn’t any risk or harm in trying them out. I promise you, you won’t regret it.
Anthropologie 50% off Sale Items — Limited Time Only
Anthropologie has always been one of my favorite stores to shop for a long time but to be honest it was more for the experience.
They have one of the best store layout and store fronts. It’s just such a fun store to walk around while using all of your senses exploring and ever since they’ve lauched A+ Anthropologie I’m literally on their site every day. I wish my local Anthropologie carried their plus range in store.
I’ve turned to Anthro for many pieces of my home and wardrobe and right now for a limited time you can save 50% off sale prices (clothing and accessories and extra 20% off furniture/home). I’ve rounded up my favorites that won’t be around for long so head their now!
Anthropoligie Plus Jumpsuit + Shooting in the Rain
It will never cease to amaze me how transformative a little makeup, hair and a new outfit can be for your mood. Lately I haven’t been feeling like myself.
Nothing seemed to be going my way — not that I expect everything to go my way 100% of the time. But you know when the usual, trusty things become well, untrust-y?
I felt like I lost my mojo. My magic. Gone.
And as a visual storyteller, that’s kinda a problem, especially when my platform’s message is to primarily inspire creativity and confidence.
What’s the reason behind my melancholic state you might ask?
I’m tired. I’m honestly tired of juggling the many hats that I wear. Daughter, sister, caregiver, nurse, blogger, human.
Without the energy that sparks my love of doing everything that I do, I clam up on the couch and get lost down a rabbit hole of Investigation Discovery.
I’m all in or I’m all out.
I’m either doing it all or absolutely nothing and it’s really effecting my headspace.
When I’m high off of doing so much it makes me want to take on more. I have on an invisible invincibility cape and I’m just soaring through life.
But when I’m in a low depressed state, that figurative cape is replaced by a very real blanket, one where I wrap myself up in and isolate from the rest of civilization. I barely want to get out of bed and participate in adulting.
There has to be more balance in my life so that I don’t have those moments swinging from one end of the spectrum to the other because I want to continue doing all the things that I love doing with just that — love.
I would talk to other creative people in hopes of having their spark rub off on me. I read positive quotes. I said my affirmations in a mirror. I prayed.
Slowly I found enough courage to try and be creative.
I said to myself I’m going to get in front of the camera again and create a soft, modern bohemian look with this beautiful jumpsuit my friends from Anthropologie gifted me.
I turned on some of my favorite GRWM music and slowly as I highlighted and contoured my life away I started to feel good — more like myself.
I started to remember the girl that loved to do this. How much fun she had in the prep of it all.
As Taylor, my trusty photographer and sometimes hype woman, and I weaved around cars trying to find the perfect spot to shoot the look, I started to feel the rush of the challenge of shooting the look and having it come out the way it looked in my head.
I was feeling determined.
So much so that when we found the perfect spot and it started to rain mid shoot I didn’t care. I was going to get the shot because I was feeling myself– no rain could stop this!
I looked good and felt even better so I knew I had to commit to capturing this euphoria on camera while I still had it in me.
So these photos aren’t perfect. They’re are water spots on my clothes and arms from when a bought of rain poured down on me. It was the muggiest day ever and my make up started to sweat. Of course it was the day I didn’t have my trusty electric handheld fan with me.
But you know what, I felt awesome and was having a great time. Plus a cute passerby said I looked gorgeous which only amplified my Sascha Fierce mood.
Thank you Good Samaritan of Riverside Jacksonville, Florida!
All of this to say that it’s not a completely fixed problem and no, makeup or cute outfit won’t resolve my issues long term but I can’t deny that it did help a little.
What I am saying is that you have to do whatever you have to, to fight for the you, that you miss. The real you.
What do you do to help yourself get out of a funky mood? Tell me in the comments below.
After spending a few hours exploring the island and having lunch I found a two story deck with lounge chairs overlooking the water that was absolutely breathtaking and empty.
I quickly took advantage and snapped a few photos.
Changing outfits on a tropical island was no easy feat but I’m glad I did because those views were too good too miss.
My favorite port while traveling the Caribbean with Princess Cruises has to be Roatan, Honduras.
Once we disembarked Caribbean Princess we boarded a smaller boat to the tiny island that is called Big French Key. It was absolutely charming and so beautiful.
It was private so not a lot of tourists and the water just perfect — crystal blue and warm.
We were welcomed to the island with a cold refreshing drink and served the most delicious lunch under a tiki hut where reggae played in the background. It was a vibe.
After exploring the island and taking a few pictures we just had to get in that beautiful water. The rest of the afternoon involved wading in the water and doing absolutely nothing. It was glorious.
The day on Big French Key was short but packed full of beauty, charm and delicious frozen margaritas. I definitely feel that I need to visit Roatan to immerse myself in the culture and rhythm of the island for more than a day.
Traveling back to Caribbean Princess I made new friends aboard our boat leaving the island. We laughed and talked about our travels over more rum punch. We also talked about our favorite places to eat while on board this shop. Believe me, this is important information to swap!
Tired from the sun we embarked the ship to get ready for dinner and a good nights sleep. Vacationing is tiring but you come back new.
