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Crystal Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741967818445471158noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437818423773939541.post-52265895794563931922016-01-16T12:02:00.004-08:002016-01-16T12:11:47.582-08:00Elevated Neutrals for the Curvy Girl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Whether you like Kim Kardashian, or not at all, you have to admit that she has mastered the monochromatic, neutral look. With fashion, it's true that neutral colors always look more elevated and expensive, especially when layered. I've always personally liked this look from afar, but I wasn't sure how the rules would apply to my curvy frame.</div>
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Needless to say, I decided to put my apprehensions to the side and test it out. I wore this ensemble to a work event earlier this week and everyone loved this look and they were even more surprised when I told them where I actually purchased my pieces. To complete the look I added my own personal style, and coupled it with favorite camel fedora. </div>
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For full outfit details, check out the links below. I hope that you enjoy! </div>
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Green V-Neck Midi Dress: <a href="http://bit.ly/1P6Isyp">http://bit.ly/1P6Isyp</a></div>
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Belted Longline Jacket: <a href="http://bit.ly/1Wi4xK7">http://bit.ly/1Wi4xK7</a></div>
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Camel Fedora (Similar): <a href="http://bit.ly/1lO9Unn">http://bit.ly/1lO9Unn</a></div>
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Nude Pumps: <a href="http://bit.ly/236TLuX"> http://bit.ly/236TLuX</a></div>
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xoxoxo,</div>
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<br />Crystal Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741967818445471158noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437818423773939541.post-59511149933740328422016-01-11T09:52:00.004-08:002016-01-11T14:13:58.117-08:00Matchy Matchy: Eloquii Sweater and Skirt Set <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I saw this outfit I knew that I had to have it. So I did what anyone else would do...I waited for it to go on sale. Lol! </div>
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I sometimes (most times) enjoy a good "matchy matchy" set, and although some people would prefer wearing these pieces separately, I decided to wear them together. I may consider mixing the pieces with other patterns the next time around, stay tuned! </div>
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Truthfully speaking, I purchased each piece from different places, and it ended up being more affordable. I love Eloquii, but I don't purchase any pieces that aren't on sale. Thankfully, during my research, I discovered that Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack also sell a lot of their pieces at more affordable prices.</div>
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You can find my specific outfit details below for your reference. Enjoy! </div>
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Eloquii Sweater Top: <a href="http://bit.ly/1RiJdod">http://bit.ly/1RiJdod </a></div>
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Eloquii Sweater Skirt:<a href="http://bit.ly/1Q0Wf8E"> http://bit.ly/1Q0Wf8E </a></div>
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Pumps (Similar): <a href="http://bit.ly/1OXTjLc">http://bit.ly/1OXTjLc </a></div>
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Purse (Similar): <a href="http://bit.ly/1PopBco">http://bit.ly/1PopBco</a></div>
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<br />Crystal Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741967818445471158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437818423773939541.post-5249010621073389502016-01-08T21:29:00.001-08:002016-01-08T21:30:49.779-08:00Sometimes We Dance! <br />
Just my husband and I having a good time...<br />
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My 30th birthday was back in October and since that time a few ladies have inquired about pieces that I wore to events over the celebratory weekend. Since I wasn't blogging then, I figured that I'd use this 'Flashback Friday' as an opportunity to recap my looks and share where I purchased each piece. I hope that this will be both helpful and inspiring!<br />
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<b>Look # 1</b><br />
Cape/Multi-colored Blazer: www.simplybe.com<br />
Turtle Necked Dress: www.forever21.com<br />
Nude Pumps: www.stevemadden.com<br />
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Faux Leather Jacket: www.forever21.com<br />
Leather Skirt: www.asos.com<br />
Gladiator Boots:www.kgstores.com<br />
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Sheer-Sequined Dress: www.audaciousandferal.com<br />
Black Pumps: www.stevemadden.com<br />
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xoxoxo,<br />
CrystalCrystal Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741967818445471158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437818423773939541.post-23593996290406451412016-01-07T08:32:00.001-08:002016-01-07T10:23:00.527-08:00Who is the Woman Wearing the Clothes?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Often times, we meet people and immediately assess who they
are by what they’re wearing and the way they look. We closely examine their
shoes, hair, makeup, handbags, etc. and try to calculate the kind of person
they are, their level of “fleekness” and even ballpark how much money they make
per year. More so, we voluntarily (or involuntarily) use this as criteria for
whether or not we will get to know them better, and a leading factor for getting
to know someone else becomes an exercise of shallow exterior examinations. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Please understand that I’m in total support of putting the
best version of ourselves forward—fixing and primping everything that we can
control—but sadly our personal best may never be deemed as “good enough” for
someone else. The terms “best” and “perfection” then become subjective, and the
world continues being a place filled with people feeling inadequate and “not
good enough.” <o:p></o:p></div>
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What if we spent as much time and energy working on, and
getting to know the woman wearing the clothes as we did selecting and judging
outfits, lipstick colors and hairstyles? What if we started each day with a
fresh outlook and attitude just as we do with our underwear and tights?<o:p></o:p></div>
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This week my church is fasting and praying for seven days
(as we do every year to kick off the new year), and during last night’s service
I thought to myself, what are you going to do in 2016 to better you, Crystal,
the woman wearing the clothes and the woman behind the makeup? That moment was
very real and introspective for me, because it caused me to shift my thinking.
It caused me to admit that I was aiding the perpetuation of a vicious, criminal
and shallow cycle. Subsequently, allowing me to really see the folks around me,
not just as “people,” but as individuals of eternal destiny, made in God’s
image. Shifting my perspective and point
of view then prompted joy and Thanksgiving in my heart, because every woman,
and man, in that room became a vessel of purpose and greatness, and that’s exactly
what our crazy world needs. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So here’s the challenge for this year (which may be new to some and the
gold standard for others), when you meet someone new, or even when you
encounter someone that see every day, view them as more than the clothes on
their backs, and more than their exterior—but try to understand who they are
and figure out how and if you can support them in fulfilling their destiny. We were
all created for a purpose and sometimes we can use a little bit of help from
someone else along the way. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So, what’s your purpose, and who can you help today?<o:p></o:p></div>
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xoxoxo,<br />
Crystal<o:p></o:p></div>
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<br />Crystal Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741967818445471158noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437818423773939541.post-1800794997219305782016-01-06T08:46:00.001-08:002016-01-06T14:09:38.846-08:00Meet Our New Puppy Houston! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So, we finally have a puppy! </div>
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I'd like you all to meet Houston, our adorable (sometimes naughty) Shih Tzu. He's three months old. filled with energy and loves just about everyone he meets. I've wanted a puppy for as long as I could remember, and I asked my husband if we could get one for my 30th birthday a few months ago.</div>
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Needless to say, he didn't come in October, but he did arrive to our home just in time for Christmas. I totally understand what people mean when they say that dogs bring so much joy and happiness into their homes, because Houston is quite entertaining and extremely loving. However, I do also understand what people mean when they say that dogs are A LOT of work. J and I have been cleaning poop, pee and food spills with no end. We have also visited the vet more than we thought possible and researched foods and toys that Houston likes best. We've also used the word "bathroom" a lot more than normal, in attempts of getting our puppy to understand that "bathroom" means wee wee pad, and not our rugs. Oyyy!</div>
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Even though he is a handful, he's a joy to be around and his little face is almost irresistible. If you'd like to see more of Houston, feel free to follow him on Instagram (yeah, he's almost famous), @theshihtzuhouston. </div>
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Crystal Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741967818445471158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437818423773939541.post-1706238191808726372013-10-18T09:50:00.001-07:002013-10-18T09:53:25.228-07:00Monif C's Swim 2014Maybe I still have my birthday trip to Jamaica on my mind, or I'm just obsessed with all thing's Monif C! Either way, I'm really considering purchasing one of her new bathing suits from the 2014 Swim collection. Take a look, and let me know which one's speaking to you. I'm a huge fan of the "Figi" Ruched in red leopard. If you know me, you know that I'm a sucker for animal prints. I can see myself catching some serious rays in this suit. Another trip to Jamaica, perhaps?<br />
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</div>Crystal Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741967818445471158noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437818423773939541.post-52189742376210171332011-09-21T12:12:00.000-07:002011-09-21T12:12:51.511-07:00Curvy Closet Flip: Tika Sumpter Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I know that the summer is officially over, and we’re welcoming the cooler weather of the fall. However, one of my fellow curvy divas asked me to help her find an outfit for an upcoming vacation. I tried to think about what I would like to wear in flight, or when going out to dinner in a warm tropical location during the fall. I began my search, and then, like magic this flawless picture of Tika Sumpter at the BET Pre-Awards Dinner appeared. I love the freshness of white, and I love her tuxedo style shorts and blazer. Clearly, I don't follow the silly rule, which states, "<em>no white after Labor Day</em>." </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For all you curvy divas out there who aren’t afraid of wearing shorts, and aren’t intimidated by the most unforgiving color, white – this outfit is for you! I love, love, love everything about this and may even purchase for myself. I personally enjoy this look because of its modern, yet feminine take on menswear. Be sure to tell me what you think.</span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</div>Crystal Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741967818445471158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437818423773939541.post-83498334094877267902011-09-21T08:41:00.000-07:002011-09-21T08:42:40.792-07:00Curvy Divas, Don’t Let Your Big Feet Stop You!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thank God every day that although, I’m well-endowed everywhere else, my feet are rather small. I don’t know what I would do if I couldn’t purchase any shoe that I wanted. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Needless to say, I know that there are curvy divas out there having issues finding fashionable shoes that fit their feet. If you find yourself in this predicament I would like to introduce you to this great website <a href="http://www.barefoottess.com/">Barefoot Tess</a>. Here they offer some of the latest trends up to a size 15 and the shoes come wide widths as well! Also, there are tons of cute boots, booties and pumps for you to see. Amazing! I took a look and picked out a few of my season favorites for you. Happy shopping divas!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div>Crystal Gaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02741967818445471158noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4437818423773939541.post-1018932311428400682011-09-16T13:00:00.000-07:002011-09-16T14:01:01.366-07:00OOTD: Pink Leather Jacket and Jeans!<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The fall is my favorite season for several reasons…one being leather jackets! In my opinion, there’s no season that compares to the FALL. I’m in love with boots, leather jackets, scarves, hats, cardigans and all the other trends that the season inspires. In all honesty, this season and my colleagues have inspired the launch of this new blog. So enjoy the read! </span><br />
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On to leather jackets…</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The leather jacket is one of the season’s staple items, as it has the ability to give (almost) any outfit an edgy look. If you don’t already own one, I suggest purchasing sooner than later. It’s perfect for pairing with jeans and over dresses. However, I must say that finding the right leather jacket can be challenging for us curvy girls. So, I decided to help you burst into the season with style. I own quite a few leather jackets, and I really enjoy them all. Finding the right color, fit and style can be tricky but here are a few of my season picks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today, I decided to wear a leather jacket that I purchased earlier this year from </span><a href="http://www.forever21.com/category.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=faith_main&Page=1"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Forever 21</span></a><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. The color is very girly (which I love) and I adore the beautiful design of the jackets inner-lining. The ruffles around the neck and zipper also add a nice touch. To add additional contrast to my pretty basic outfit, I rolled up the sleeves to showcase the lining's charming design. I paired my leather jacket with a pair of Michael Kors jeans from <a href="http://www.macys.com/">Macy’s</a> and my gemmed black flats from<a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/"> Aldo Shoes</a> (I love, love, love bling). I personally prefer darker colors for leather jackets, but I felt like being girly today. In only a few minutes I was fall Friday ready! What do you think?</span><br />
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