Happy New Years from Tall Tales!!!
May your New Year be filled with Fashion, Happiness, Good Health & Love!
-Ramona O.
BRING IN 2016 IN STYLE!!!
Happy New Years from Tall Tales!!! May your New Year be filled with Fashion, Happiness, Good Health & Love! -Ramona O. BRING IN 2016 IN STYLE!!!
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Greetings Tall Team, I've had so many people inquire about the skirt I wore for my birthday. The print is to DIE for and the skirt was custom made by my blogger boo, Mo, formally known as Miss Lion Hunter. Not only is she effortlessly dope when she pieces together an outfit, she's also a seamstress. Honey, if I could make my own clothes, my life would be soooo much better. I admire her not only for her fashion expertise, but for remaining true to who she is in a field that can be oversaturated and also very competitive. Anywho, check out her online boutique the TuTu Experience and you should definitely follow her on social media (Miss Lion Hunter), she'll surely inspire you in many ways. I've worn the skirt on several occasions but here are two different ways to style the skirt. The skirt is perfect for an evening event or a nice dinner with bae. It's also very stylist paired with a denim top and a classic pair of sneakers. -Ramona O. Greetings Tall Team, I know it's been awhile, I've been SUPER busy with work, school, and LIFE. I have a surprise in store for you guys in the near future, stay connected with me babies! During the holiday break, I was afforded the opportunity to work at a local Lane Bryant store here in Atlanta. Honey, I had a blast!! I only had one issue, my feet were killing me and I was in excruciating pain by the end of the day! Nevertheless, I saw sooo many pieces that I wanted grab and make a part of my wardrobe. But I settled for picking up a few essentials and "To-die" for pieces. Sooo here's my Lane Bryant Look Book Who doesn't love a tutu?? I chose to switch it up and give the tutu a little edge by pairing it with Lane Bryant's plaid collared shirt and a pair of Stan Smiths. This hounds tooth cardigan is available in stores. I tried to spice it up a bit by belting the piece and giving it an elusion of a dress. Ohh, let's not forget about the boots, THEY scream SEXY!!! Do you have a cutesy holiday event coming up? Not really a formal event but you want to still step it up and be fab? I fell in LOVE with this embellished crop top and I paired it with the Ponte circle skirt. This is THE perfect oversized symmetrical sweater. I purchased the sweater a few sizes too big, to extend the length. This piece is easy to dress up or down.
-Ramona O. Greetings Tall Team!! I've been a little busy but I sure haven't forgotten about you guys, I hope all is well. Every year, my friends and I have a tradition of attending the Magic City Classic in Birmingham, Alabama. This past weekend I attended the 74th Magic City Classic and I'm a proud alumna of Alabama State University. I had soooooo much planned for the weekend but the weather didn't agree with my plans, it rained practically the entire weekend. I didn't attend any extra social events, I HATE being out and about when it's rainy. The weather was a little gloomy BUT I still managed to go out and support the Mighty Hornets, where we stung a victory over Alabama A&M 34-20. It amazes me how many people truly support and represent Historically Black Colleges, the stadium was packed out! My original plans were to attend the game and leave based on the weather report... A little before 5pm when the rain was scheduled to set in. Well, my plans turned into a disaster. My friends and I left at our scheduled time but the rain came earlier than we anticipated. The night started out with us being drenched leaving the game. Nevertheless, I'll share with you guys what I wore to the game. The jacket is custom made by my seamer. I showed him a picture and he made me a replica. He's the best! My shirt is from my boo Alysse's new collection at Ready to Stare. The skinny jeans & gold rings were purchased at Ashley Stewart. My boots, are SUPER comfy and they came from Payless Shoe Store. My top necklace is from Rocksbox.com (Use ramonaoxoxo code for an offer at checkout). The Arabic Necklace was purchased through Abenaa Jewels and I found the coconut purse at a local African shop. Tall Tale Tip: Don't try to predict the weather, mother nature does her own thing.
Greetings Tall Team!! Tall Tale Tea I’m going to be quite honest with you guys. I haven’t had much of a relationship with my father before this year. After he and my mom got divorced, he relocated and this year we were reunited. Instead of the typical “I didn’t know my father” speech, I actually want to commend him. Have you ever known you were wrong BUT couldn’t find the right time or place to admit it? Often times we carry the weight of the world on our shoulders as an alternative to actually dealing with whatever the issue is. This spring, my father called me, introduced himself (I was a toddler when he relocated) and immediately apologized for not making an effort to be in my life. Most of you guys may think this isn’t that big of deal but he could have easily gone on about his life and not faced the issue! What issues have you guys been hiding from? Is there something so awful or embarrassing that you’ve done to someone and you can’t begin to phathom addressing it? Is there something you’d like to keep buried to suppress the pain you’ve caused or feel? Well get to digging! It’s time to feel liberated, be free! It takes a strong individual to admit their downfalls. Let’s beef it up and pump a little weights. Tall Tale Tip: Don't run from it, FACE IT -Ramona O. Greetings Tall Team! I chose to pair the all red attire with a blush colored pumped. This combination definitely made a statement. Tall Tale Tip: Ladies, don't be afraid to pair two separate pieces of the same color together! I tried, and it worked! -Ramona O. Check out the black heels with the attire, I prefer the blush colored pumps. Greetings Tall Team!! Changing shoes and a small adjustment to the shirt made work attire fit for an evening event. LuxurieBrown Inspired -Ramona O.
Greetings Tall Team! I chose this color because it's Summer and why not something bright? This swim suit is currently sold out but be sure to check out Monif C as an avenue for one of a kind swimwear. This “Peru Fringe Plus Size Swimsuit” certainly gives me extra. The fringes accentuate the swimsuit by giving the illusion of a skirt. This is definitely a show stopping piece. Check out a few more pics below! Tall Tale Tip- Wearing a swimsuit is like wearing heels, the more you wear them, the more comfortable they become. -Ramona O. Photos- @nutmeagphotography Stylist - @www.luxuriebrowne.com Greetings Tall Team! Have you ever been invited to a pool party but had NO intentions on getting in the water? An evening to look fly, sip & socialize. Well, JIBRI has a POOLSIDE collection! A collection dedicated to "glamming" up swimwear cover ups. I planned on wearing this on the beach in Miami this summer but it RAINED the entire time I was there. I still managed to prance around running my last minute errands before the wedding in this piece. Tall Team! Check out the inseam, it's long enough!! This piece shows that plus size swimwear is truly evolving providing an array of options for our community. Turn up!! -Ramona O. Greetings, So let's get into the vendors! This wasn't a typical event, there was wayyyy more than just plus size clothing. Along with clothing ,the expo offered, body butters/oils, make-up/cosmetics, jewelry, under garments, shoes, henna and even a sample sale on plus size wedding dresses. Not to mention, an open bar! YUP, free (But of course we tipped the bartenders) and unlimited hors d'oeuvres throughout the entire event. If the hors d'oeuvres weren't filling enough, there was a food truck outside selling food. There were also panels that covered several topics and a fashion show that allowed the attendees to view some of the vendor's clothing on the runway. Lastly, let's get into my attire! I felt like a goddess. I'm so elated to be featured on Bustle and The Curvy Fashionista's site. Please check them out for more on the EXPO and wonderful looks that were highlighted as well! Until Next Time... Smooches, Ramona O. Until Next Time... Smooches, Ramona O. |