So excited to share with you Blogger Brandee Shilling from The Kurvy Life
What do you love about fashion?
Everything! I love how fashion transforms people into different personalities; I call it their- alter true ego! Lol. Fashion was always around me growing up! My parents would get dressed up in suits and furs and I was just mesmerized by it from an early age. As a child I used to go in my mom’s closet and dress up in her heels, furs, and clothes.
Photographer: Ashley Watkins, MUA: Courtney Dade, Hair: Keisha Evans, Styling: Brandee J
What does your style consist of?
My style is a mix of everything- from elegance, to sexy, to business wear. When it comes to my style I like to mix all types of styles together depending on my mood for the day. There are times when I like to mix sexy with business or elegance with sexy. I love to try different looks and have people think or say, “Oh no she didn’t!” Lol
What are some of the trends you predict for this spring/summer?
COLOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Spring and summer will be the seasons for color and showing more skin than normal. I have noticed a lot of women are now showing more and being even sexier and more risky this spring and summer.
Photographer: Ashley Watkins, MUA: Courtney Dade, Hair: Keisha Evans, Styling: Brandee J
Who or what has been your greatest fashion influence?
WOW! I have so many but the main ones are my father, mother, grandmother, Josephine Baker, Cocco Chanel, and Prince the artist. My parents instilled in me to always look your best and fashion is all about expression. I live by those rules today when it comes to my style and fashion.
Can you share a beauty tip?
My whole life I have been told I have beautiful skin and the regimen I have been doing since I was 12 has a lot to do with it. Once a week I boil some water and put honey and lemon it. Once it’s boiling I pour it into a bowl and then put my face over it with a towel over my head for about 30-45 minutes. My grandmother taught me this as a child and I do it to this day. It cleans my skin and opens up my pours. To me it’s so relaxing and a great way to have an at home facial. I just love it!
Photographer: Ashley Watkins, MUA: Courtney Dade, Hair: Keisha Evans, Styling: Brandee J
What do you love about yourself?
I love being a mother and businesswoman! I also love how I know what I want and I know what I have to do to make it happen. One thing that I also love is helping others. I have been told I have a big heart. Helping others reach their potential really makes me happy and I love doing it. I love how I always find a way to make things happen. When someone tells me “No,” it just makes me figure out a way to make them change their minds, or it makes me prove to them that they should have said yes in the first place. I love how I am a survivor of domestic abuse because it made me a stronger and better woman. Being a survivor gives me that extra push and pep in my step to fight harder for what I want. I love Brandee and everything that comes with me!
Photographer: Ashley Watkins, MUA: Courtney Dade, Hair: Keisha Evans, Styling: Brandee J
What do you love about blogging? And why did you start “The Kurvy Life”?
Sharing information and tips has always been something I’m good at, and I wanted to share that with the world. Kurvy Life is a platform I created for all Kurvy women. It’s where kurvy women feel like they have something just for them. Something that makes them feel extra special.
What are your plans for this year?
I have so many and the interview is almost over! LOL I will be launching my Kurves Boutique in May that will include my own S. Jane Active Tee line for Kurvy Women. I also will be launching my own cosmetics line by the end of the year, conducting Body Image workshops, and more!
Photographer is Brittany Marie, Mua: Caitlyn Shanice, Styling by: Brandee J
What Quote do you live by?
If you can’t love me at my worst then don’t try to love me at my best. Marilyn Monroe
In a nutshell, your philosophy is?
Work Hard, Hustle Hard, Dream Hard, and Play Hard. Don’t let anyone tell you NO!
Connect with Brandee: http://www.kurvylife.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandeeKurvyJ
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KurvyInc
My Name is Violet i am a Fashion/Beauty Blogger I’ve blogged for more than 3years. I’m originally from Brooklyn, New York,i have spent 15 years in South Beach,Florida. I started blogging about Fashion and Beauty, plus events i attend frequently around the USA. As a Plus size or Curvy girl its hard to find nice clothing on a budget. Well at least that’s the case for myself. I Only shop in the clearance rack or when there is a sale i cannot pass up. It is possible to shop for fashionable clothing on a budget. And i’m here to help and give tips on how to achieve this. I want to show that you can still be a Fierce and Fabulous Curvy Gal on a thrift store budget.
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