#OOTD365: January 15 – January 21, 2018

#OOTD365: January 15 – January 21, 2018

By Erika, Fashion Expert Another week of our #OOTD365 Challenge is in the books.  Are any of the YCS readers taking the challenge? If so, let me know so that I can follow you on IG and get inspired by your looks! Some weeks, I feel like I really hit a fashion stride - as [...]

#OOTD365: January 8 – January 14, 2018

#OOTD365: January 8 – January 14, 2018

By Erika, Fashion Expert Week two of the #OOTD365 Challenge is in the books.  I'm getting into the groove of shooting my looks in the morning before I head to work and finally set-up the 2nd bedroom at the apartment to be my in home "studio" for the time being.  Here is what I learned [...]

#OOTD365: January 1 – January 7, 2018

#OOTD365: January 1 – January 7, 2018

By Erika, Fashion Expert I survived my first week of the #OOTD365 challenge.  A couple of bad weather days meant that I was more casual throughout the week than I would have normally been.  Hopefully, I'll be putting in a full week at the office the week coming up and will have some more variety [...]

#OOTD365

#OOTD365

By Erika, Fashion Expert Happy New Year! Who is excited for all that 2018 has to bring them?! I know I am! This year is going to be huge and I'm so excited for everything that is in store for everyone in the YCS Family! As I started planning for 2018, I decided I wanted [...]

Birthday Behavior

Birthday Behavior

By Erika, Fashion Expert This coming Friday (March 3) is my 34th birthday and I am eagerly anticipating its arrival.  I have always loved birthdays, especially my own! As I reflect back, 33 (and 2016 in general) was a weird year for me.  I celebrated some huge successes and also had some massive disappointments and [...]

You're Invited: An Exclusive Shopping Event

You're Invited: An Exclusive Shopping Event

By Erika, Fashion Expert Good Morning YCS Family!  I am so excited to announce that my dear friend JaKela and I are co-hosting an exclusive "Shop My Closet" event especially for all of the curvy cuties out there!  We are taking "thrifting" to the next level with this exclusive shopping event. Here's the deal: JaKela and [...]

Erika's Picks: Bathing Suits for Full Figured Women

Erika's Picks: Bathing Suits for Full Figured Women

I know that swimsuit season can be a dreaded time for many plus size or full figured women (so, basically women). Not because it means baring their body, but because it was a time when the store shelves were stocked with a sea of floral, skirted bathing suit options better suited for the grandmas, not Gisele's, of the world. Of course, these days, this is no longer the case - there is no shortage of fabulous swimwear available for women of all shapes and sizes. Below, check out some of my favorite styles for the summer.