Purple Dress on Nia

When I saw Nia Long wearing this Tucker NYC dress by Gaby Basora, I thought, "Wow, I need that dress!"  The color is amazing, and on Nia, the dress is absolutely beautiful.  So naturally, I visited Tucker's website to find out more about the flattering purple dress with dots.

Nia Long wearing Tucker's Abigail Party Dress

Model wearing XS Abigail Party Dress

Needless to say, when I found Nia's dress, my excitement immediately waned because the dress was not as appealing on the model as it was on Nia. I mean honestly, which woman makes you want to buy this dress? Nia or the model?

While it is not my intent to hurt anyone's feelings, it is in all honesty that I say the "curve-less" model makes me want to leave the dress exactly where it is, and it is Nia who makes the same purple dress one that I would consider owning. 

What's the difference?  For me, it is obvious. The model simply has no curves for the dress to hug. She does not bring the vibrance of the dress to life. While Nia, on the other hand, looks like the dress was designed with her in mind.  As a consumer with curves, Nia, a curvaceous woman, is the type of model I would like to see wearing the clothes that I would consider purchasing.  For far too long have I seen figure-less women model the clothes that women with curves have to buy, and then those same women, who are size 8 or 10, are forced to compare how they look in their clothes to women who are a size 0 or a 2.  That is an unrealistic comparison.  In fact, had I only seen the dress on the model, I would not have given it a second look.  It is because I saw Nia wearing the dress first, that I can actually envision myself wearing it.  

Thank you Nia for sharing your picture of you rocking the Tucker dress because you did her a favor, and to the designers like Gaby Basora, I demand to see more curvy women wearing your clothes because those women make your clothes beautiful.  

Hayden Williams

What is not to love about art such as this?  I have no words to express how absolutely talented I think Hayden Williams is.  And starting right now, I have but one mission, and that is to find Hayden Williams and beg him to take the time to immortalize "little ole me" the way he has done for so many others.  If you are looking to be inspired or awed, then allow Hayden Williams to WOW you, and trust me, you will be wowed!

tuesday shoesday:

I. Am. In. Love.

Meet Kristen, the newest member of the Ugg Australia family.  This boot literally makes me happy, and I cannot wait to for somebody to buy them for me.  I have a pair of the tall ones in chestnut, and I have been wanting a pair of short ones, so meet #1 on my Christmas list. They come in 5 great colors; 4 of which, I NEED in my closet, but I'll settle for 2.  See how reasonable I am?  

5 Reasons to love these boots

1. They're Uggs

2. They're Wedges

3. They're Waterproof

4. They're under $200

5. They're simply adorable!

Happy November!

Stylishly Grateful! by whileiwasbusythinking featuring a shift dress