The Curvy Blogger

My first NYFW post for Madison Plus!

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:18:31 -0500

OH MY GOSH.

So, I have been lucky enough to be invited to fashion week by Madison Plus (and got some great invites by Little Lime Dress) and was off to New York City for the 2012 Fall RTW shows at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

First day was fantastic. I arrived Saturday at 7am (from an overnight bus), and was ready to take the city by storm! I got breakfast with a good friend and prepared for my first New York Fashion Week show ever. I cannot even tell you all the things I was feeling on my subway ride to the Lincoln center. But most of it was just general nervous and freaking out. My schedule for the day was Rafael Cennamo, Hervé Leger, Vantan Tokyo, Monique Lhuillier, and Venexiana.

Wow, that is a mouthful. But nevertheless, I was so ready for anything and everything that came my way (other than pronouncing their names correctly)…

When I finally found my way to the Lincoln Center I was overwhelmed with the amazingly fashionable crowd. I walk up those grand steps with my, newly changed into from the subway, heels. My iPhone in one hand, my SLR in the other, ready for whatever.

I had no idea what to expect, but I walk into the building and was instantly freaked out. I stand in line for the show I am ready for and an employee approaches me asking if I had a barcode. I was soooo excited to say yes, and moved to the front of the line! I felt like royalty. Then I was moved into another line, of which I saw two of my favorite bloggers at the front of the line, so I began to shake.

The first show was at the box, which I found out shortly after I went in that it was my least favorite room. Super crowded and warm, but Rafael Cennamo’s clothing was really great.

Stay tuned from more of my fashion week adventures…

- Mandy Fierens, The Curvy Blogger

Happy Fridayyyyy! Kevin babysat this little golden pup and he...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:37:47 -0500

looking down

so cute!

looking down some more

I cannot help but laugh at bodhi

freeezing

Luna is mad at us for wanting another

cutest face everrrr

EEEEEEE!

Happy Fridayyyyy!

Kevin babysat this little golden pup and he quickly won my heart. Luna still is my favorite puppy, but Bodhi (his name) is a happy ball of fluff who always wants my attention. Him and Luna played for hours and are best buds!

So, I got really sick last night and I am trying to fight it off before I leave (tonight) for New York! Ugh.

I take an 11pm bus tonight to arrive bright and early in the city that never sleeps. Appropriate right? I won’t get any sleep, arriving to the city that never sleeps? Yeaaaa

ANYWAYS, I through on this outfit to do a quick run to the fashionable run to the doctor. But really it was for you guys! :} I will be blogging a ton while I am in NYC so I will be very present on my blog, do not fear.

You can follow me on twitter, and instagram. I will surely be updating those two accounts the most! :)

sweater: ModCloth (old)

shirt under: thrifted

necklaces: thrifted

jeans: Forever 21

shoes: ModCloth (old)

Time to go! I have a full day ahead of me, next time I will be blogging it will be live from New YORK! <3333

Hey everyone! This is another go-to outfit of mine. A huge...

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:35:00 -0500

Hey everyone!

This is another go-to outfit of mine. A huge sweater, belted, with skinny jeans and some colorful shoes. I just got these skinny jeans in the mail and I LOVE them! Forever 21 for like $20! I am typically a size 16 in jeans, but I got the size 14 and they are kinda big! Crazy?!

Anyways, things are getting more and more real the closer I get to Friday! I still cannot believe I am going to NYFW and to some fashion shows! AH! Still freaking out and not sure what to wear, but my bus leaves Friday at 11pm, so I have some time.

sweater/scarf/belt: thrifted

jeans: forever 21 plus

shoes: Jeffrey Campbell (via ModCloth)

I hope you all have a fantastic Thursday! See you tomorrow! <333

P.S. I almost forgot! I got a new name! I am now officially The Curvy BLOGGER! :D YAY! Why did I change my name? Read this. What do you think of the new name?

Hey everyone! This week has been nuts so far, I am getting...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:59:00 -0500

My hair is always a mess

Hey everyone!

This week has been nuts so far, I am getting everything ready for my time away from work and trying to figure out what to wear to New York Fashion Week! I am freaking out to say the least.

My outfit this week will be a bit more comfy and casual (I am trying to save my good clothes for next week). This look was really easy to throw on! I didn’t have any pants clean so I was kinda forced into wearing a skirt. I never wear this top because it is too short, but tucked into a skirt makes it perfect!

Anyways, this week is nuts and I cannot wait to share my photos and journal with you as I am crashing fashion week! :)

scarf: gifted from a good friend

top: h&m

necklace: forever 21

skirt: from middle school lol

shoes: ModCloth (old)

<3 Mandy

p.s. Did you hear about Karl Lagerfeld calling Adele fat?! I was kind of annoyed, but Adele is perfect the way she is and I adore her. How does this make you feel?

Besides Fashion, my other love is Photography. I have been into...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:20:00 -0500

A wedding detail shot.

Identity X

B&W film

Besides Fashion, my other love is Photography. I have been into photography for quite some time now, but studying it in college really made my love blossom into a hobby and part of my job!

I tried shooting weddings this past summer and really despised it. I love photographing the couples and the details, but it is too much stress for me. If you do not get the shot the bride wants you are screwed.

However, I love travel photography (i’ll share some of my favorites with you later) and portraits like these above. :) Most of these photos are old, but I thought I would share them with you people regardless.

<3 I hope you enjoy these!

Here is my week/weekend in photos! I did a lot of cool stuff,...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:16:00 -0500

Cool sign

Behind the scenes of my shoot yesterday!

Rainbow at the ModCloth office!

Creepy hike with kevin, its raining snow

I am working on a dress! :)

DELISH almond encrusted chicken!

Homemade b-day cake for a friend!

Taxi

Pretty produce!

Here is my week/weekend in photos!

I did a lot of cool stuff, and it has been a great week! To top it all off tonight I am going out with my best friend, and tomorrow I am thrifting with Julie and Terra! :}

I hope you all had a fantastic week, and are ready for an epic weekend! I love you allllll.

<3 Mandy

P.S. Look at how bangin’ Christina Hendricks is looking on the cover of Cosmo UK

Hey everyone! It’s Thursday and I am shooting for ModCloth...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:27:00 -0500

Hey everyone!

It’s Thursday and I am shooting for ModCloth today! Hopefully you will all see those photos soon. :)

I felt pretty ballsy the other day and wore this corset to work! Crazy right? I felt like Esmerelda. This dress I got while thrifting, it is like a 3X and I loved the color so I got it anyways! It looks like it was meant to be paired with this corset. :)

This corset is so well made. It really holds me in and shows my waist. I did need some help getting it on in the morning, but it was worth it!

The light is perfect this time of day, but my hair is a mess and the backlight realllly shows that. haha oops! ;)

dress: thrifted

corset: c/o Hips and Curves

shoes: ModCloth (old)

<3 Mandy

P.S. What do you think of wearing corsets in your outfit? Too sexy?

Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing beyond well. This is one...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:27:00 -0500

deets

flashing the world

Hey everyone!

I hope you are all doing beyond well. This is one of my favorite outfits I have put together lately! I usually wear this dress by itself, but I couldn’t help throwing this blazer overtop of it. Orange is a new obsession of mine, and I am so lucky I found this blazer in a thrift store in my size! I mean it doesn’t fit perfectly, but hey, I am in the process of taking a tailoring class so that should be helpful. ;)

Anyways, this dress is one of my favorite things. I love the colors and pattern reminds me of Moroccan architecture. :} I wanna go somewhere.

dress: gifted

blazer: thrifted

shoes: ModCloth (old)

ring: ModCloth

<3 Mandy

P.S. I am officially going to NYC for a few days for fashion week! Wanna hang out? Let me know! I am freaking out because I have no clue what to wear! AHHHHHH!

Happy Tuesday! I know I just wore this jacket last week, I am...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:29:00 -0500

Happy Tuesday!

I know I just wore this jacket last week, I am just so in love with the cut and everything about it. But for this outfit I made it a bit more of a feminine look compared to last weeks. This dress is one of my favorite vintage pieces, because it fits like a dream and I love the skirt of it so much.

Jacket: ModCloth (old)

dress: vintage, thrifted

ring: JewelMint

boots: gifted

earrings: thrifted

<3 Mandy

P.S. Check out this amazing editorial with Robyn Lawley for Black Magazine.

Happy Monday! This weekend was so good! Kevin and I cooked,...

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:45:00 -0500

Happy Monday!

This weekend was so good! Kevin and I cooked, hiked, and relaxed all weekend, it was really great. Now, I am at work feeling refreshed and back to the daily grind!

I really love this color red, it is so rich and lovely. I paired it with this amazing sweater that I had to get because I saw The Glamourai in it. She really sold me on it.

dress+necklace: thrifted

sweater: ModCloth (old)

tights: ModCloth

shoes: ModCloth (old)

Have a great week everyone! <3

Happy Friday! This is my week in photographs! :) I had a really...

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:17:00 -0500

ModCloth post holiday partyyyyyy!

My feet!

Arm partyyyy!

Got our ModCloth 2011 year books! :D

Beer options! yummmm

Working on a new project (hidden hearts)

Homemade chai tea latte :D

Late x-mas cards are the best. :)

Reminiscing about Tuscany.

Happy Friday!

This is my week in photographs! :) I had a really good week, which will hopefully set off into a productive weekend. I started a new sewing project which is great, I will probably be instagramming as I go, so stay tuned. Don’t have instagram? Check this out for my feed.

See you Monday! <3

How was your week??

Happy THURSDAY! I hope everyone is doing well, I am really good!...

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:58:25 -0500

#1

#2

#3

#4

Happy THURSDAY!

I hope everyone is doing well, I am really good! I look like a slob at work today, so I figured I would share some of my outfit photos that I took for my job!

I must admit, I am very lucky to be able to order anything from the site to model it for ModCloth customers, and share it with you all! :) Outfit photos are a part of my job which is why my blog has really transformed into a outfit blog. I hope you guys like the transformation. :D

ANYWAYS, here is what I am wearing in each picture:

#1: Swing Dance Sweetheart Dress, Heart-ly Contain Myself Cardigan, My Bouquet List Heel, Tights for Every Occasion in Black, Leaf it to Me Bracelet

#2: Fancy Dancey Dress, Today’s News Heel in Black

#3: Mulling Spices Dress, Upstate Drive Bag, Hipper than Hypnotize Necklace, Roam on the Range Boot

#4: Embrace It Cardigan, Fair and Lemon Square Dress, Trim the Twee Boot

My favorite is either #1 or #4. :)

Which outfit do you like the best??

Hey everyone! I have been feeling pretty ballsy in what I wear...

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:24:13 -0500

Hey everyone!

I have been feeling pretty ballsy in what I wear this week (if you couldn’t tell). This outfit reminds me of high school. I was obsessed with black/white/red combinations, during my “punk” phase. Good times.

Anyways I almost wore this exact outfit a little over a year ago here, but I added the knee high socks, the skirt underneath, and the crazy scarf. I really like how put-together I look here. This dress has been getting shorter and shorter, so I put a black skirt under it for some extra length. :) I also cannot seem to get enough of this scarf by Sheila Frank.

jacket, dress, boots: ModCloth (old)

necklaces: thrifted

scarf: c/o Sheila Frank

tights: c/o We Love Colors

knee high socks: gifted

What do you think of this color combo?

Hey everyone! I did not feel like dressing up, so I wore this. I...

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:01:28 -0500

Hey everyone!

I did not feel like dressing up, so I wore this. I was going to pair it with black pants, but I figured “why not”??! So, these beaut’s are my purple people eater pants, for a little splash of color, on my dark/black streak I am on right now.

The photographic print on this top really makes me swoon. I am so in love with the idea of putting photos on clothes! So, I had to get my hands on this.

Yesterday, I was literally rolling the windows down it was so nice out! We have had the weirdest winter ever, but I am not complaining at all. ;)

sweater: ModCloth

dress/tunic+ scarf: old ModCloth

pants: Delia’s

shoes: gifted

What is your go-to casual outfit?

Happy Monday! I had a fantastic weekend. I got so much sleep,...

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:27:00 -0500

Happy Monday!

I had a fantastic weekend. I got so much sleep, but I am still tired. This is the outfit I wore Friday. I am not sure what else to say about it, other than I really like the textures. I got this amazing off-shoulder velvet crop top from Miskabelle vintage forever ago, and I finally found the right outfit it belongs in. :) Also, this scarf from Sheila Frank is fantastic, and warm! :)

It is Monday, and it definitely feels like a Monday. But I hope you all had a fantastic weekend! :)

dress: ModCloth

velvet top: c/o Miskabelle vintage

tights: ModCloth

scarf: c/o Sheila Frank

boots: ModCloth

<3 Mandy

Hey friends! It has been a productive week in my life which is...

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:00:06 -0500

Hey friends!

It has been a productive week in my life which is awesome. I have decided that I am not going to be a blogger who has a crap ton of ads, or posts about random things that have no meaning for me. I am going to stick to brands who I believe in and hopefully work with more of them. :)

I have been e-mailing the crap out of people to collaborate with so that’s fun. I was also thinking about taking some serious sewing classes. I know a decent amount about sewing, but I want to learn more about structure and grading.

top (under dress): thrifted

dress: ModCloth

bracelet+ scarf: thrifted

tights: in TALL’s ModCloth

shoes: old ModCloth

How has your week been so far??

Why I am NOT a successful model:

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:00:05 -0500

I just wanted to say that I am working on changing my blog name. I started this blog to work my way into the modeling industry (other than Pittsburgh’s). And, well that didn’t really work. So, I feel a bit like a poser calling myself this. It made sense when I started, but now I only model for ModCloth.com.

Do you know why I decided to (kinda) give up pursuing modeling? I am WAY too opinionated. I want to tell companies what they are doing wrong, and what they should be carrying instead of the lame items they have at that moment. If you want to pursue modeling, one of the first things they tell you is to keep your mouth shut.

Well behaved women rarely make history right? I kind of live by that quote…

I am not saying the modeling world is bad, I still really enjoy expressing myself through modeling, but not really for big companies (unless they find me magically). I just quit my Pittsburgh agency. I think the world might have more for me than modeling. Well, I guess we shall see. Come with me will you?

Happy Tuesday! I hope you are all having fantastic weeks so...

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:00:00 -0500

Happy Tuesday!

I hope you are all having fantastic weeks so far.

Lately I have been doing a lot of soul searching, and I feel the urge to design more and more. Unfortunately, I will probably not be able to afford to sell anything for a while. I know I suck, I got you all excited about my line/dress and now it isn’t going to happen (for now). Unfortunately, I am not the best seamstress and a real seamstress costed more than I could afford so I am kind of in an awkward stage. For now, I am going to keep designing and continue sewing and show you guys what I come up with. :)

But this outfit I created nothing, except I did cut my own bangs… ;) That’s something right!?

top: ModCloth

skirt: thrifted

boots: gifted

<3 Mandy

P.S. When I was young girl I shopped at maurices a lot. They always had jeans that fit me well, and they had cool affordable stuff. I am not sure if you have heard of maurices, seeing how they were in my small town in Michigan, but they have this awesome modeling contest going on! Watch these videos of previous winners, here and here. Submit yourself here. You do not have to be a experienced model to enter, so good luck lovelies! :)

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. I had a...

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:38:00 -0500

Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend. I had a really good time, slept in really late both Saturday and Sunday, had avocado on toast for breakfast, got my car fixed (ugh), saw Mission Impossible (AWESOME!), went on a sushi date with my love, and a few other things. :)

But now it is Monday, and I am back to a schedule. It surprisingly feels good to be. :} I am sipping coffee and writing a to-do list as we speak!

This outfit isn’t too exciting, other than most of it is thrifted! My skirt got super wrinkly when I was sitting so it looks kinda bad… :/ However, the brown and black bracelet is my new favorite thing. <3

top, skirt, bracelet, ring: thrifted

shoes, earrings: old ModCloth

Have a great week everyone!

P.S. This is my favorite dress ModCloth is yet to carry in Plus sizes!! I am modeling it too! Keep in mind its short on me because I am 5’11! <3

Hey everyone! IT IS FINALLY FRIDAY! Thank goodness. I cannot...

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:16:00 -0500

Ate some yummy sushi

My cuddle friends

Went thrifting with Orchid Grey

Awesome ODLR scarf thrifted

My favorite coffee from Commonplace

My favorite place in my apt

My hedwig mug :D

Close up of the Lunester

Yummy breakfast, and french pressed coff

Hey everyone!

IT IS FINALLY FRIDAY! Thank goodness. I cannot tell you how glad I am, this week was the longest week ever. Sometimes when the going gets tough, I have to remember how many awesome things I have coming up. Such as NYC for NYFW in February! It will be freezing, but well worth it! I am so ready for some inspiration in my life!

Anyways, these pictures are from this week, click on them for little thoughts. :) If you want to see more of my pics either follow me on instagram (thecurvymodel), or just look at them here. <3

Random thing about me: I have been constantly listening to 80’s lately. Which is awesome because it pumps me up to clean things and get stuff done… Exciting huh? Oh, my life is so thrilling sometimes.

I hope you all have an awesome weekend.

<3 Mandy

P.S. Did you see these Plus Model Magazine photos? I love what they stand for, also the last one makes me giggle. :D