NYE Inspired

Hey Glamour Girls! Last night I went to a high school friend's 30th birthday bash. I was going through my closet trying to find something to wear. I changed at least 14 times. I could not find anything that spoke to me. Like yes wear me! No matter if I'm going to work, on a date, or hanging with girlfriends my outfit has to speak to me. It's just who I am.

So after my room was a disaster this is what I came up with. I felt so beautiful. It's nothing like stepping out feeling sexy and confident.

Not sure what I'm doing for NYE but this look is the perfect for a  New Year's Eve night out.

 Ladies don't be afraid to shop in stores that don't sell plus size clothes. My whole look is a size Large.

Top: H&M (sold out) 

Skirt: H&M 

Vest: Forever 21 

Shoes: Steven Madden 

Accessories: ALDO

Bag: Michael Kors 

Casual Chic

Hey Glamour Girls! I hope you all had a great time with your family and friends during the Christmas Holiday.
I decided to go for a casual chic look for the holiday. Check it out below.

Top: H&M (Men's Section) find HERE

Leggings: H&M find HERE

Blue Jean Top: Forever 21

Earrings: Aldo 

Shoes: Steven Madden find HERE

 When I saw these shoes I instantly fell in love. I had to have them. 

Here my little love bug Michael. 

ModaEdge $2 Jewelry Sale

Hey Glamour Girls! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving Holiday with family and friends. Was you apart of the Black Friday madness? But still didn't get everything on your list. I have the perfect solution to your problem. MODAEDGE is having a jewelry sale. Saturday, December 7 at 9:00am -1:30pm Jackson Park Elementary School, 7400 Balson Ave, St Louis, MO 63130. 

Please go check it out! You will not be disappointed. Tell Nikkia I sent you. You might just bump into me. Visit MODAEDGE to preview some of the items. Thank me later. And thank you in advanced for stopping by the sale. 

Street Style

Hey Glamour Girls! I'm completely obsessed with Faux Fur Vest. I love the fact that you can dress it up or down, it can really transform your entire look. The Faux Fur can be paired with jeans, leggings, or dresses the possibilities are endless.
I was in a casual mood so I decided to go for the street style casual look.Check it out below.

Faux Fur Vest- Forever 21 find it HERE 

Leggings- Forever 21+  find  HERE

Shirt- H&M Men's Section find HERE

Purse- H&M 

Shoes- Charlotte Russe 

The Perfect Accessory

Hey glamour girls! Today I'm stopping by with a quick outfit of the day. My outfit today was very simple but my necklace transformed my look. The skirt is from H&M, top from Forever 21, boots are from Macy's by Steve Madden, Jacket from Nordstrom, and my necklace is from ALDO. The perfect accessory can transform any look. I suggest finding a necklace to upgraded your everyday look. Checkout Aldo.com for more statement necklaces.

Happy Birthday To Me

Hey glamour girls! I miss posting so much! I had to find a way to balance being a mom, my career, my personal life and doing the things I enjoy. I created a system to balance it all. So with that being said you will see me posting more often. Sometimes life will throw curve balls but as women we have to be strong. Things in my life have been crazy but I'm still standing. Ladies if you are going through some things right now I suggest you get a journal and express your feelings in there, your business is not to be shared with everyone remember that. After you write your thoughts, plans, and feelings in your journal...cry let out all the hurt and confusion, you'll feel much better. I'm so excited to be posting again. Please continue to support the blog. Thank you so much!

 Now to my birthday outfit.

Top: Forever 21 (regular size Large)

Skirt: Forever 21 Plus size Find similar one here

Shoes: Zara  Find them here

Accessories: Aldo, H&M and Betsey Johnson 

Here's a close up of my shoes

More pictures from the night!

St. Louis Fashion Week Show #2

Hey Glamour Girls! As you know or don't know its Fashion Week here in St. Louis and shows has been great so far. I'm excited to see St. Louis bring awareness to the Fashion. Last night was the first show at the St. Louis Galleria "Fall into Fashion" and tonight's show was "Indulge" at Plaza Frontenac. Both shows had really great turn outs and raised money for charity.  8 more shows to go! See you ladies at the Fox Theatre for Project Runway Fashion Show tomorrow. Click  HERE  to get tickets and see the full schedule.

On another note, I love being a Plus Size Blogger because people look at me like I’m crazy sometimes; they can’t believe the confidence I have. I refuse to let society dress me.  Ladies don’t let society determine what’s in your closet. Wear It, Own It, and Don’t Trip.  Check out my looks from the last two days below. 

"Fall into Fashion" St. Louis Galleria

 This is Linsay Pattan Director of Marketing at Alive Magazine 

Top: Courtesy of Alive Magazine

Leggings: H&M

Shoes: Jessica Simpson 

"Indulge"  Plaza Frontenac 

 Dress: Forever 21+ find it HERE 

Shoes: Steven Madden 

Bag: Furla 

St. Louis Fashion Week Kick-Off Party

Hey Glamour Girls! Last week I attended St. Louis Fashion Week kick off party and blogger awards. It was a great event, and I meet a few people as well. Check out the details on my look and a few pictures from the event.

When gathering ideas for this party, I knew I wanted to wear something that I knew for sure no one else would have on. I was successful!  Boy I was glad, I did not wear black and white. Here are the details on my look. 

Blouse: JcPenny 

Bibs: ASOS you can find them HERE on sale for $40.50

Shoes: Betsey Johnson  Dillard's you can find them HERE

Clutch: Nordstrom you can find it HERE

Accessories: Dilliard's

My date for the Event

 My blogger buddy Carmen from  The Ruby Zipper

I met Jessica from Proverbs Living

I will be back posting regularly. I'm learning to balance motherhood, work, personal life, church, family, and friends. Thanks for supporting Educated Glamour Girl!

Fashion Friday: OOTD

Hey Glamour Girls! I just wanted to share a quick outfit of the day post with you ladies.

Sweater: H&M (old)
Skirt: Forever 21+
Cami: Forever 21+
Sandals: Target

I NEED YOUR VOTE! PLEASE!

Hey Glamour Girls! I hope all is well with you all. I just stared a new job and have been swamped with things to do and getting my classroom together.

I really need you help! Here in St. Louis Missouri we are having "St. Louis Fashion Week" in October. During the kickoff week Alive Magazine will be hosting a blogger award event.

I was nominated in two categories  "BEST NEWCOMER"  & "BEST PERSONAL STYLE"  I would appreciate if you could take 1 minute of your time to vote for my blog.  Here is the link VOTE FOR EDUCATED GLAMOUR GIRL BLOG  Tell a friend to tell a friend! 

Thank you Glamour Girls! 

Family Reunion

Hey Glamour Girls! As you all know I have been working countless hours planning my family's 35th annual reunion.

The weekend was a success and I'm glad it's over. I don't want another reunion here for at least five years.

I received so much positive feedback from family members, that all my hard work was worth it. 

I was so busy, pictures  was out the questions  I did not have the time. I managed to get a few pictures in Saturday night, for this blog post.

Outfits details

Dress: www.voluptuousvixenboutique.com

Shoes: Bakers (a few years back)

Accessories: H&M

Teacher Moment Tuesday Returns

Hey Glamour Girls! I have not posted anything for Teacher Moment Tuesday in a while so I would like start back today by posting three interesting history facts.   

For the whole month of August each Tuesday I will post interesting history facts. So please make sure you check them out you could learn a thing or two.

Here goes my three interesting history facts: 
August 1814 First lady Dolley Madison saves a George Washington portrait in the White House from being looted by British troops.

August 1846 President Polk signs the Smithsonian Institution Act, which creates the famous institute that consists of many museums and galleries 

August 1861 The final installment of the serialized book " Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens is published.

Chilling with no make-up on

Hey Glamour Girls! I have been working countless hours making sure my family's 35th annual reunion is a success. It's trending Thursday so I wanted to share this trend with you. Comic print shirts are everywhere. I have seen them at Forever 21, Target, JcPenny, and Sears. If you need help finding one just e-mail me at ganelleclaxton@gmail.com. As you can see I'm not wearing any make-up, I have been that busy. Until next time girls. Peace

Top: Forever 21 (not plus size) Skirt: Asos Sandals: Steven Madden (on sale at Dillards $20) Accessories: ModaEdge

Bloggers of #STLFW

Hey Glamour Girls! I will be attending St. Louis Fashion Week in October, I'm so excited. I applied and got  invited. Check me out HERE you also can see the other fashion bloggers that will be in attendance. This will be a great networking opportunity, I can't wait. I don't know what I'm wearing but I have to be FLY.

Top is from Forever 21+ click HERE to find it   

Pants are from Forever 21+ click HERE to find it 

Shoes: Jessica Simpson 

Purse: Target 

Accessories: ModaEdge and ALDO  

Hey Mrs. CARTER

Hey Glamour Girls! Last night I went to see Mrs.Carter and had the time of my life. She put on the best show I have ever seen. 
After seeing Mrs.Carter I felt like I was on top of the world. She motivated me to go after my dreams even harder.

With that being said I will be launching "Glamour Girl Closet" soon. "Glamour Girl Closet" will be the place to purchase items from my closet. Please be on the look out. Official launch date coming soon.

Check out what I wore below.

Dress: Nordstrom
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Bag: H&M
Accessories: Modaedge

Confidence Is Everything

Hey Glamour Girls! Confidence is everything to me. If I get dressed and the outfit does not give me life or I don't feel confident I'm not wearing it.

Five years ago you could not pay me to wear shorts that did not come to my knees. Now girl watch out! I have this new found confidence, and I'm unstoppable. I can care less what someone thinks of what I'm wearing as long as I feel good in it. Glamour Girls you will always have people who don't agree with your wardrobe picks, but so what. I encourage you to wear whatever you feel confident in.

Check me out below in my shorts, showing all leg action. Boom I'm confident and curvy.

Outfits details: Top, Nordstrom Shorts, Forever 21+ Shoes, Target Bag, Old Accessories, Aldo

White Party

Hey Glamour Girls! I miss you! First let me tell you life has been so busy! I'm sorry for staying away for so long. I love and appreciate all the support. Thanks for reading, thanks for sharing with me the outfits and purchases I inspired you to get, and thanks for believing in Educated Glamour Girl. I'm beyond grateful. (Tears) Now to the blog post!

 Ladies you would not believe the price I paid for this dress! 23.00! I was so excited when I saw the price. Honestly I was not looking to purchase anything when I went to Nordstrom,I was going to exchange something. White is a huge trend so there was no way I was passing this dress up. True I did not need it, but hey when do we ever purchase things that we really need. Check out the outfits details below. Find the dress  HERE! Yes it's still on SALE!

Dress: Nordstrom (I forgot to tell you I'm wearing a size Large)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson 

Clutch: Boutique in Atlanta 

Of course I'm rocking my favorite MODAEDGE earrings

Later that evening I decided to trade my heels for my flats. So yeah I had change purses as well. Check it out. Until next time Glamour Girls!

Sandals and Purse: Steve Madden