Pink lace pick-me-up & time with my girls


First of all, HI! How have you all been, my dears? There's been so much going on lately with me, but I wanted to say how much I missed all of you. And how reading your comments and emails always makes me feel a little perked up, no matter how I'm feeling.

So, this outfit is a bit of a departure for me ...As a little backstory, I have to be honest with you, I've been feeling low spirits lately a bit. It's a combination of stress, a few really, supremely crappy things going on in my personal life that I won't bore you with, that nagging feeling that I haven't been taking care of myself as I should because of those things, and of course, something so many of us girls do, internalizing something someone said to you about the way you look. You know what I'm talking about, when someone says a tiny comment that they probably didn't even think twice about but it somehow stays in your head.

But when I was feeling my lowest, my girls came to the rescue, practically ripped those sweatpants off me and convinced me to come out for a much needed night on the town!





I decided the best thing to perk my spirits up was to get myself dressed in something that's admittedly a little more sexy than what I might initially reach for. I paired this lacy neon top with a basic black pencil skirt and my favorite Igigi belt.

Then, I put on some vampy makeup and even straightened my hair (although, I may or may not have spent the whole time complaining about it). Being from New Jersey, I normally live by the concept that the bigger your hair is, the closer you are to God, but I have to say I loved it.

And guess what? I had a fabulous time and forgot those troubles that seemed so insurmountable. Even for just a few hours.

The best recipe for when you're feeling down, this night taught me, is time with your friends, clothes that make you feel good about yourself and of course, a little reminder to yourself in the mirror that you don't need anyone else's permission to feel beautiful but your own.

xo


Getting ready to punch the jerk who hurt my feelings? Haha, no, I don't know what I was doing.



Skirt: Forever 21


CONVERSATION

53 comments:

Style4Curves said...

You are GORGEOUS and u better not let anyone tell u different. Yes we can all get healthier, lose weight etc but in the meantime we REFUSE to not look fab!!!
www.style4curves.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

your curves just slay me! very nice. I'm not the biggest fan of lace, but you wear it so well that i can't help but love it!

xoxo
Shay

_Anitaspumpkin said...

I Love It!!!!

estroJen said...

Beautiful!! and I'm from jersey too...love the quote "Being from New Jersey, I normally live by the concept that the bigger your hair is, the closer you are to God I LOL'ed :)

blessings,

estroJen

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CherryStar said...

This by far is my favorite post of urs!!! This look is amazing... Your hair, the makeup, the lace, the belt, and the skirt suit u well!!!

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ari said...

Wowzers... beautiful!

PensiveFashionista said...

Uhm......wow!
You look absolutely stunning!

You also look tan. Have you been spending a lot of time in the sun? lol.

Unknown said...

Wow! You are beautiful and time with friends can all way lift your spirits .

TOYTOY2U said...

YOU BETTER WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!JUST FIERCE!!!!!

Kristel Knows said...

SEXY!!! :D

Dre said...

You look gorgeous!!!!

It's amazing how getting dressed up can make us feel so much better about things!

Anonymous said...

Your curves are seriously sexy! You are GORGEOUS (^_^) x

http://thecurvygirlinthecorner.blogspot.com

griselangel said...

OMG YOU ARE BEYOND GORGEOUS!! I WANT EVERYTHING YOU ARE WEARING!!!

Prudent Fashionista said...

Love the bright pop of color!

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Candyce Nicole said...

Super sexy!! So glad you had a chance to forget about your problems, even if it was temporary. Hope you feel better soon!!

CayceShea said...

Hot! Hott! Hooootttt!!!

iAmMel said...

Super sexy girl..now I have another outfit idea for the party tomorrow night :)

MissThang said...

You look beyond amazing!!!! Like a gorgeous voluptuous dark haired Barbie! I'm gagging like omg <3

Unknown said...

I LOVE IT

Unknown said...

You are so beautiful!

Unknown said...

You are beautiful & a wonderful role model for curvy girls everywhere. Don't let one person's insensitivity steal your shine Allie :)

Poetikmind said...

You are beautiful!

Ivory said...

i know the comment you're talking about...it hurts more than we care to admit. you look gorgeous, but you always do.

Tei said...

You are a true beauty. <3

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Makeup Junkie said...

FIRST OF ALL LET ME SAY YOU ARE A BLESSING TO ME B/C I CAME TO UR SITE TO SEE YOUR OUTFIT & YOUR GLO, BUT DESCIPTION BELOW THE OUTFIT IS WHAT IM IN SYNC WITH... FEELN LOW B/C OF WHAT SOMEONE SAID TO ME ABOUT MY APPEARNCE. BUT IM REALIZING "IT AINT FOR EVERYBODY" (IN MY JAYZ VOICE)..EVERYONE WILL NOT LOVE WHAT I HAVE TO OFFER BUT I CANT GET HUNG UP ON IT. SO I SAY TO U MY FELLOW VIRGO SISTER GIRL Make sure you KEEP!! Loving & Living...PEACE & BLESSINGS

Allison McGevna said...

Thank u hunny. Ur always so positive on my blog and I really appreciate it!!

Allison McGevna said...

Haha, I used to hate lace too, esp as a kid. Thanks love!

Allison McGevna said...

:-)

Allison McGevna said...

WOOOOOT! That makes me happy. Thanks love!

Allison McGevna said...

Thank u love!

Allison McGevna said...

Hahahh maybe a little more than usual, but always with SPF! Half Irish, so I can't tan the way I'd like.

Allison McGevna said...

<3 thank you!

Allison McGevna said...

WooooT! Glad u liked it love!

Allison McGevna said...

Y thank u boo!

Allison McGevna said...

Isn't it?! Fashion to the rescue!

Allison McGevna said...

Thank you boo!

Allison McGevna said...

<3 <3

Allison McGevna said...

Thanks babe!

Allison McGevna said...

Thank you so much! Ur comment definitely helped ;)

Allison McGevna said...

:-) :-) Thank you!!

Allison McGevna said...

Yes!!! Send me pics if u wear it!

Allison McGevna said...

Hahaha, I love Barbie! Thanks lovie!

Allison McGevna said...

Yay!!

Allison McGevna said...

Thank you!! And um, I need those pants ur rockin in ur pic!!

Allison McGevna said...

Thank u for always being so positive to me! xo

Allison McGevna said...

Aww YOU are!

Allison McGevna said...

Thanks boo!!!!

Allison McGevna said...

Thank you love!!! xo

Unknown said...

How can you found a cloth match with her body size? try the Ladies black leather Platform Shoes

Unknown said...

I love this look!!! May I ask what you have on under there? I would love to rock this!

Unknown said...

These are some very flattering (i.e. sexy) images. Thank you!

(I don't understand why there aren't more comments from guys here. These images are over on some tumblr blogs, but nobody's come back to the source.)

Anonymous said...

Yes! Your girls look A-MAZ-ING. Please divulge your secret, especially since it looks like it's just you and yours under there! Love your blog and you are simply stunning.

o.codol said...

I love this look. Just a question, do you wear shapewear underneath your skirt? I'm trying to put a look like this together but my tummy bulges through the skirt :(

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