Let's get personal... Liebster Award

I was nominated for my first award, the Liebster award! Special thanks to Ms. Ann Mowet of Ohh let me see!  for nominating me!

The Rules:

1. Thank the one who nominated you.

2. Write 11 things about yourself.

3. Nominate promising bloggers who have less than 200 followers and tag them in your post.

4. You have to give them 11 questions to answer.

5. You should not tag back.

11 Things about myself:

1. I used to be a DIE HARD 2Pac fan in my teens (still am a fan), before that, the Spice Girls :)

2. I'm completely obsessed with everything that has do with crime and love to watch the Investigation Discovery Channel all day, to the extent that my husband is starting to fear his own safety cause he thinks I'll get "inspired", lol.

3. My other obsession is everything that has to do with ancient Egypt, I watch every documentary on the subject and would love to go there myself someday.

4. In my life I've wanted to be a: lawyer, judge, surgeon, pathologist, psychologist, laboratory assistant, Egyptologist, fashion designer and I'm none of them... What am I doing wrong?

5. I can't tolerate injustice, it makes me sooooo mad!

6. I'd love to learn more languages like Arabic and Japanese.

7. I'm crazy about Bollywood movies, they're the reason I started to learn Hindi; I can read and write a little.

8. I love playing hidden object games or detective games on my computer

9. I still have a hard time dealing with the loss of my grandmother (almost 11 years ago), she was only 56.

10. My 19 month old daughter is the funniest person I know, she cracks me up everyday!

11. When I'm bored, I love to play dress up with clothes from my closet, and (if he feels like it) do a little show for my husband, he's the best :).

My answer to the question given by Ms. Ann Mowet:

1. What inspired you to blog?

I was inspired by other fabulous plus size bloggers that displayed exactly how I feel about fashion, this made me create my own blog., I want to inspire others too.

2. What's your favorite Holiday, and why?

Christmas. Since that's also my aunts birthday, we always celebrate with the whole family, it's so warm and fun. Besides that, it's also the day we remember our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ coming to this earth.

3. What is your favorite song?

That's hard, there are so many songs I love. I think I'd have to go with Joe - Good Girls. Brings back memories.

4. What's the most outrageous thing you have ever done?

I have absolutely no idea. I guess I'm kind of boring...

5. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would love to go to Egypt first, I've always been fascinated by ancient Egypt, pyramids, mummies and I watch every single documentary on the subject. After that, New York!! :)

6. Is there a word of saying you can't stand, if so, what is it?

No there's not.

7. If you won the lottery, what would be the first thing you would buy?

I would love to say I'd buy a house first, but the first thing that comes to mind is the 3.1 Philip Lim Pashli Satchel, and my mile long "Save list" from Asos, lol. Then, a house :)

8. What is your worst fear?

Losing all my loved ones (as I get older).

9. What is your favorite candy?

That would be chocolates, preferably dark chocolates with filling.

10. What's your favorite season and why?

Most fashionista's love Fall, but I love Summer the most! The sun in my face and hot weather make me so happy!

11. What is your favorite childhood memory?

Playing and staying over at my grandparents. My grandfather literally had his camcorder glued to his hand. He always used to film us while we were singing songs, dancing or acting crazy. I enjoy watching these video's.

I'm nominating:

(in alphabetic order, click the name to be directed to the blog)

1. Ashley Rose of Ashley Rose

2. Courtney of Color me Courtney

3. Els of XL Fashionfile
4. Kelleashia of Kelly Monroe
5. Kiana of Young, Wilde & Free
6. La Pecosa Preciosa
7. Natalie of Fat and Fancy
8. Nefferth of Mode Plus
9. Nicola of 2Many Cupcakes
10. Parker Simmons of Everyday Runway

11. Voluptuous Vixen of Voluptuous Chronicles

My questions for you:

1. What inspired you to start your own blog?

2. What are your favorite places to shop?

3. What's your guilty pleasure?

4. When getting dressed, is there an item you built the rest of your outfit around? If so, what is it?

5. What do you usually wear on your day off, around the house?
6. Favorite thing to do in your spare time?

7. Single, in love, engaged or married?

8. What's your favorite movie?

9. Is there a saying or phrase you live by? If so, what is it?

10. If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?

11. If you had the opportunity to style a celebrity (female), who would you style?

Thanks for reading, and since I don't normally get too personal about myself, I hoped you liked getting to know me better :)

Coat crazy!

As the weather clearly shows, Fall is really here, and every Fall the question rises: what coat this year?

I've been browsing my favorite online stores and it's really hard to choose! I've made a small selection and as  you can see I still have a weakness for everything with a leather sleeve *sigh. Can't help myself!

What kind of coat will you be rocking this Fall? If you have great finds I missed, do share! ♥

(from top to bottom, left to right:)

Berry fur trim coat - Dorothy Perkins 

Peplum coat - Asos Curve

Wool PU sleeve coat - Dorothy Perkins

Military jacket with studded shoulders - Asos Curve

Faux fur leopard coat - New Look

Mink leather look waterfall biker jacket - New Look

Belted coat with PU sleeve - Asos Curve

P.S: I've been featured on Brandie's blog, from Lashes and Stilettos, check it out!

OOTD: A night at the movies

I'm so proud of my friend, Imanuelle, who's starring in her first Dutch movie! It premiered last Wednesday in 12 different cities throughout the country and it's already a major hit! It's based on a bestselling book about a Jewish boy from a "good" neighborhood who's suddenly obsessed with black women and their voluptuous bodies, much to the dismay of his parents. It's a comedy and I really had a good laugh. I sincerely hope this is only the beginning for her, she did such a great job!

I also went to visit one of the premieres and this is what I wore.

OOTD: Ruffed up

There are many ways to wear a cute lace dress like this one but I chose to "ruff it up" a little by adding this absolutely great Forever 21+ jacket (which the ever sweet Marquita sent me from the US) and ankle boots. Because I love wearing my Summer clothes through Fall and Winter too, I like giving them a more "edgier" look for the colder seasons.

Do you often wear your Summer faves throughout Fall and Winter too? How do you make them weather proof? Let me know!

OOTD's: 1 legging, a 100 ways...

This comes as no surprise to you but I still can't seem to part with these great Asos Curve leggings. I wear them at least once a week, hihi. So below are three different outfits with the same key item. So my total of outfits paired with them comes to 5 now, and still the possiblities are endless... :)

Have a nice week!!!