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Hello Dolls,

We're fresh from vacation we had a BLAST in Cancun, Mexico. We attended party after party after party. One party in particular was an All White theme party. I had a pretty easy time finding something to wear I went with a Greek inspired sexy yet classy white dress (pictures will be up soon) My sister on the other hand is a fashion dare devil and is always thinking outside the box. Instead of opting for the sexy white dress like most of the other women attending she pulled of high waisted shorts with and open back blazer. This outfit set her apart from the sea of white partying in the club. Yes there were other women wearing shorts, but none of them Rocked it like her!

Swimwear for the curvy girl

Tis the season, for swimwear that is and for some women this is the worst time of the year. There are some women who hate the thought of shopping for a swimsuit because most of the options for curvy girls are not so appealing. For those of you who feel this way I have found some solutions: you don’t need to be a size 4 to be comfortable in a bathing suit, and you don’t have to walk the beach looking like your grandma. Ladies flaunt your curves!!!




In keeping with the trend of this summer I found this cute leopard print one piece over at swimsuitsforall.com it retails for $48. 95

Designer Monif C is giving curvy girls a reason to flaunt their curves and yes curvy and plus size women can rock a 2 piece. Especially with sexy and classy swimsuits like this one. Monif C is a little more pricey these pieces retail for $128 on monifc.com

 

The key is to hide the things you don't like or that could use a little toning and to play up your assets.So Ladies be bold and flaunt you curves. Most importantly: Love yourself!

Fierce Kitty

With summer approaching and temperatures rising the need for some fun in the sun is inevitable. Lounging poolside or playing in the sand are some of my favorite ways to cool off and pass time during those steamy summer months.

 As I was preparing for my first vacation of the year I realized how expensive a cute and fashionable bathing suit can be. There were some that were ranging from $400 and up; especially the new trend of the animal inspired swimsuit (seen below worn by Rhianna) Rihanna is wearing a suit by a design company called We are Handsome she is wearing their The Amazon one piece with a scoop back & it retails for $375.

$375 for a bathing suit? I think NOT!!!
While I wasn't able to find an exact replica of The Amazon one piece at an affordable price, I did however find some similar pieces to match this Doll's budget
This Leopard face bathing suit is by a company out of the UK called Marks and Spencer and retails for $56, but is currently on sale for $24 (too bad it's sold out everywhere) Looks like the trend for this summer is animal face swimsuits.

Good thing for me is that I could care less about trends or whats in and out I rock what I think is cute and affordable so you can catch me on the beach in this leopard print monokini which I got at a steal for $19.99 (still apart of the trend but in my own way)

Unitl next time Dolls stay fashionable.

Later, Rikaida

Trend Alert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok Fashionistas, one of the latest trends to hit the fashion runway is Mesh.

Mesh is Hot, Hot, Hot!!

The idea is to apply mesh inserts onto solid pieces to create that "take-a-peek" tease. Mesh adds a more dramatic and fun look to any skirt, shirt, dress, ect.

If you want to keep up with the hottest fashions I encourage you to hit the mall and add this style to your wardrobe pronto!!

 

 

 

You might Rock it, But I'll Rock it BETTER

Hey Dolls,

I often hear of women not wanting to divulge certain information like where they shop because they don't want other women rocking their outfit. I must admit that I myself have been guilty of this on a few occasions. Once, I was on an elevator on my way to my office and a woman who was sharing the elevator with me asked me what perfume I was wearing and I lied to her. In my head I was thinking I don't want you walking around smelling like me (petty I know) then I got to thinking she and I are not the same person so the scent is going to smell slightly different on her than it does on me. The same thing can be said for fashion. I say this because your fashion is uniquely yours just because someone has the same outfit or same shoes or whatever doesn't mean that your light has to dim.

Don't be afraid to share where your fashion inspirations comes from just think:
You might Rock it, But I'll Rock it BETTER

Neon Lights

Hello Dolls!
Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.

My weekend consisted of Cinco De Mayo festivities at my house with my girls that I went to high school with. It's always a blast when we all get together. On Sunday I went to the mall and as I went in and out of my favorite stores I noticed some of the latest trends that have taken off: NEON and COLOR BLOCKING. I saw a lot of brightly colored wedge sandals, shirts, pants, and skirts.

A friend of mind had a face book topic regarding darker skin people and bright colors and how they should refrain from wearing them. I however love bright colors in the spring and summer and I think they look amazing on people of color especially when worn correctly. In fact one of my latest purchase: these Jessica Simpson sandals incorporates both trends COLOR BLOCKING and NEON. A splash  of color is sometimes all you need I rocked mine with black leggings and a black cami, the only color I wore was on my feet

I plan on rocking both trends on my vacation to Mexico. NEON COLOR BLOCKING Done correctly:

Makeup 101

Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE MAKEUP. I even have a room in my house dedicated to doing my makeup (more on the room in another post) Creating  my own cosmetic line is a short term goal of mine. People often ask me questions about applying and buying makeup. MAC of course is my brand of choice but you can have a fabulously beat face on a budget. Below in no particular order are my top 10 makeup must haves for whether you are a pro or a newcomer to make up

10. Brushes

For that flawless airbrush look it is essential that you use a foundation brush. Brushes spread the product much more evenly and allow you to use less product than sponges thus saving you money in the long run. Elf Cosmetics has many affordable brushes I prefer the Studio line

9. Moisturizer

Before any makeup application cleanse and moisturize your face. I have oily skin so I use an oil control moisturizer such as Murad Oil Control Mattifier

8. Primer

Primer protects your face and allows for a flawless finish it also makes your makeup last longer. My favorite primer is Black Radiance Shine Control Primer

7. Foundation

When choosing foundation chose a budget friendly brand that blends well with your complexion. I'm a brown skin girl my favorite drug store brand is Maybelline Dream Matte Mousse in Cocoa. My go to department store brand is MAC Studio Fix Cream in color NW45

6. Blush

After you've applied your foundation you may feel the need to add a little color back into your face. I always have a problem picking out blush so I purchased a pallet with many different colors from coastalscents.com

5. Mascara

I hate false lashes because I can never apply them correctly and I am always afraid that they will fall off (how embarrassing) My lashes are naturally long and thick but throw in some mascara and I look like I have falsies. I change mascara like I change my shoes: very often so my favorite right now is Maybelline Great Lash

4. Nude Lipstick

Every makeup addict needs a great nude color lipstick to add to her collection. I like NYX Creamy Beige paired with their Espresso lip liner. This looks great on women of color

3. MAC's Mineralize Skin Finish

Really nothing that I can say about this product except that no makeup application is complete without it.

2. Makeup Remover Wipes

The best tip that I can give is to never ever sleep in your makeup! These Neutrogena makeup remover clothes are not only great but are very affordable

1. Smile

Makeup may seem overwhelming but it can be a lot of fun. Don't run out and buy all of these products start off small and build your collection. Remember "Dolled Up" is defined by how you feel not how you look

Tiffany Blues

Yesterday while on Instagram I came across a picture of the most beautiful blue suede sandals worn by Kim Zolciak of real housewives of Atlanta. I just had to have these sandals, so the anal personality that I am did a google search and found that the shoes worn by Kim are Giuseppe Zanotti Bow Sandals and they retail for $895.00 at www.shoptheshoebox.com. Now if you read the description of this blog you know that this is Pomponnee “dolled up” on a budget and $895 for a pair of shoes just isn’t in this doll’s budget. However being the search engine frugal fashionista that I am I found an almost exact replica at a budget friendly price over at www.bakersshoes.com for $90.00 now that’s more like it. My only dilemma now was what color to get the blue or the fuchsia? I’m a Barbie girl and pink is a girl’s best friend so I went with the Fuchsia

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Kim Zolciak and Jennifer Hudson in the Giuseppe Zanotti (photo Courtesy of realitytvfashion.com)

My more Budget Friendly version from Bakers Shoes

Welcome to Pomponnée

Welcome to Pomponnée a blog for those who love being dolled up on a budget.

Pomponnée is the French word for "dolled up".

As a woman I love getting dolled up for any occasion, whether it’s a night on the town or just because I’m bored and want to play dress up in my clothes and makeup. As a child I can remember watching my mother and aunt getting “dolled up” to go out and thinking of how much fun it must be. I couldn’t wait for my turn and now my time has come.

I love makeup, hair, shoes, fashion and all things GLAM. So come along as we get DOLLED UP together