Tickled Pink: Sassy, Classy, Sexy, Period.

I'm not the average girl from the videos And I aint built like a supermodel But I learned to love myself unconditionally Because I am a queen...India Arie I wanted to do something a little different today and that’s start a dialog… It’s always amazing to me how the things that come out of people’s mouths require a preface…like *WARNING: WHAT I AM ABOUT TO SAY IS UTTER NONSENSE* Now it’s no secret that I’m a curvy woman…been like that my whole life…it’s in my family’s genes! What can I say? Thanks Grandma!! Now while I made a little joke…the things I’ve heard over the years and most recently have left me a little disheartened… “Girl, why are you working here? You should be a stripper/dancer” “With a body like that I would be in videos” “Now you know YOU need a blazer on with that dress!” “Looks like you are hiding a Smurf under that dress!” “You look like Barney today!” “Your outfit is too much today!” “You are too big for that!” ...

Hope you guys had a wonderful weekend...I most certainly did! I got some work done in my sewing space ( LaLa Land). I cleaned out my closet to prepare for new creations and to be a blessing to someone. I also got some other work done but I'll save that for another post! I had a chat with a friend from college and we're working on something super fun, can't wait to share that with you guys also!  Before  After! Today's #MiMicItMonday inspiration comes from a very nice young lady I came across on her YouTube channel, Her name is Teiraney J and her motto is "Life's A Runway". I've been dying to do this tutorial since she posted it last holiday season. Now its obvious Teiraney lives in a warmer climate but I made it work! Of course I had to add my own little twist by adding pockets, a longer sleeve and I opted for a boat neck instead of a scoop neck. I also switched up between boots and a bootie and a leather jacket. I am a very visual learne...