The month of April was one for the books. After a crazy and tumultuous March, April turned out to be a breath of fresh air I learned a lot about myself and how far I can push as well as be pushed.  So here's my push for who ever may need it.

How April showed up for me.


In April I learned to be unapologetic while being myself and the happiness just wont stop. I let go of an old story; one that I kept reliving or revisiting and since I've been watching a dream of mine open up and flourish before my eyes. Last month taught me that it was OK to look back but I didn't have to live there. Often we get used to telling the same story and completely forget that yesterday is over and today is a brand new day.


Lately...

I've been asked about what one shouldn't wear with a certain body shape. I'm going to be very honest. You can wear anything with ANY body shape. However the cut, color, and fit have a lot to do with it. I often hear women who aren't shaped like traditional plus models complain about not being able to wear certain items. Let me say YOU CAN! You must release the image of what we (those mushing media images) tell you what you must look like. Many of the famous plus size models are not shaped like me. I have a small chest (Thank God for push -up bras), narrow shoulders, a round tummy, wide hips and back side with skinny ankles. I'm definitely not the typical image you see on ads, popular Instagram accounts or even the most talked about Facebook personalities. However, If I allowed those images to completely influence my wardrobe I'd never have the gall to assist as many women as I do. Stop living in your same fashion story, embrace change. Open a new book and turn the page to a new chapter.

All you need is a good sense of what shapes, cuts, and colors look good and a great eye for spotting investment pieces. That means BIG women you can wear lingerie, bikinis, jumpers, rompers, leggings, midi skirts and whatever other current trends you'd like to try. Step outside your box and try something new. If you need a little help shopping or encouragement I'm always here. Feel free to email me at Breiansb@gmail.com or connect with me on Facebook and IG @kurvybrei and @kurvyetiquette on Twitter


This past Sunday was absolutely beautiful and I felt just as good as the sun felt on my skin. Between teaching, designing, tutoring, writing and styling I have not had the time to actually play dress up and hit the streets of Atlanta. Sunday I had a few moments to myself so I decided to slip on a skirt and comfy sandals, and spend a day enjoying a little retail therapy and ice cream.






Top: Macy's Skirt: Cato's Shoes: Kenneth Cole

Last month I was a wreck and pretty darn nervous about introducing my company and showing the world what I can do. Through faith and faith alone I threw caution to the wind and let the cat out of the bag. Yes, I'm a blogger, a personal stylist but I'm also a budding designer. Click here to see and Click here for other design post. How will you show up in May?
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Yes, Valentine's day is right around the corner but every night should be a special night for you and yours. Now I'm not an avid wearer of lingerie but I do like to dress for bed quite often, even if it is for myself. And often there are those days when your significant other loves to see you dressed down, makeup free, relaxed and wearing your everyday sexy. Hips and Curves, Lane Bryant and Macy's all have great sales to achieve those looks.



Planning a weekend with the girls? Spending Monday night wind down with Netflix and the beau or simply a day of peace and solitude? Each of these evening sleep sets is sure to be a comfy back drop to your natural beauty.

What is Beauty? Is it the curve of a woman's back? Is it her strength and resilience? Is a woman's beauty defined by how lady like she is? This question is such a broad and open-ended question, yet, we try to answer it everyday. We answer this question through the clothes we wear, our reaction to different body types. We even answer this question through our actions. Each of us in some way is displaying our version of beauty every second of the day. With such a broad question with multiple answers, why do we choose to pigeonhole our expressions? As the old saying goes

                Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

 With over 6 billion people on the planet you'd think that by now we'd understand there are over 6 billion versions of beautiful.

There are 6 BILLION versions of beauty.

Let that sink in a bit. Your beauty is unique to you simply because you're you. Our fat thighs, skinny waist, long or short hair, big feet and slim build have absolutely nothing to do with our beauty. It's all about you. Your external beauty is simply an extension of your true beauty. Again, your 32 or 55 inch waist is NOT a determinate of your beauty.


Do we live in a world where malnourished models are praised for their " timeless " beauty? Absolutely! Is it easier to be labeled sexy with 34-32-38 as your body measurements? Of course, that's the society we live in. However, this does not have to alter the way you see yourself. Yes, the very day woman would like to lose a few pounds but until then, her self esteem shouldn't waiver and yours shouldn't either.


Beauty is physical. Beauty is strength. Beauty is external. Beauty is quiet. Beauty is bold. Beauty is tangible. Beauty is attainable. Beauty is internal. Beauty is YOU.



These images are not the property of KEBB.

2013 has given us so many trends. Not much we wear these days are originals but we've found ways to put a new millennium flare on them. Let's review some of 2013's fashion highlights. A few of these trends I'm sure will roll over very into the new year.


I for one could definitely have gone without the mesh dresses.
 Every club from Atlanta to California was stocked with a plethora of see through dresses. The dress pictured above is actually a bit more tasteful than I've seen. I have spoken with the fashion gods and they agree this fad should be left behind.

 Every fluffy diva made sure she wasn't left behind she. The emergence of animal print hit retail stores. Zebra, cheetah, and of course snake were all the rage this year. I'm positive this little trend will continue to follow us in 2014. So ladies feel free to continue unleashing your inner fashion beast.


Crop tops, crop tops everywhere! This past summer definitely should have been entitled crop top season. Summer 2013 gave us sheer crops, tank top, sweater crops, and even plaid made a major come back. Not sure if this will make it in 2014 but I'm going to hold on to mine just in case.

 Fluffy chicks everywhere were definitely winning this past summer. When spring bathing suit lines hit the runway every girl over 180lbs jaw hit the floor. Who wasn't stunned when they saw those busty, hippy beauties rocking a bikini. Monif C definitely had every plus size woman reaching deep in her wallet to purchase a bit of summer sexiness. This trend will absolutely be a staple among kurvy women for a while.

 Very briefly comic book inspired leggings and dresses spent some time on 2013 trend list. This fad was definitely more popular among teens and twenty something hipsters. I've always had a problem with people capable of "reading" my body. This also explains why I never purchased pants with words across the butt. Let's just say I won't hold my breath for this to meet us in 2014.

Jesus was on the main line in 2013. Crosses were everywhere; shirts, dresses, earnings, double rings, and shoes. I love God just as much as the next person but this trend just next caught with me. But the jewelry was sick. Loved every bit of it.


It was 1990 in Dallas, Texas ( birth place) and mama had just finished sew this beautiful floral dress. It hugged her curves in the right places. I thought she looked like a goddess. That dress was none other than the peplum. And 23 years later it's back with a vengance. Women from all over fell in love with the peplum as I did many years ago. The style hasn't changed but the colors, prints and patter s have. Some classics don't need much. Yes, the peplum will continue to be a wardrobe staple.
Last and surely not the least is the bodycon (contouring) dress. Any one with a pear or hourglass figure can stop traffic in this dress. These dresses are so hot the some gospel singers have come under fire for wearing them. And yes, I was ecstatic when I learned these sexy contouring ensembles could be purchased in kurvy sizes. 2014 will definitely be blessed with co touring sexiness.




These images are not the property of Kurvy Etiquette by Brei.