Garnerstyle for Rebdolls

Often times when a brand collaborates with a blogger the results are on target.  That's why so many do it.  Blogger tend to have their finger on the pulse of the people.  Their large amount of followers are instant buyers in the waiting.  The Nadia Aboulhosn and Boohoo project showed us what a blogger can do for a brand.  Another prime example of this Gabi Fresh of gabifresh.com and Swim Suits For All.  This collaboration was amazing.  It birthed the phrase "fatkini".  Now we have Chastity of garnerstyle.blogspot.com and Rebdolls doing the latest collabo.

I had never purchased from the brand before.  I had heard sizing was an issue.  I did however want to support a fellow blogger.  I also know Chastity wouldn't put her name on something that she didn't believe in.  So of course when Rebdolls announced the release of Garnerstyle for Rebdolls I quickly placed my order.  I did a first opinion post on my Instagram.  I said "It was super fast shipping and good quality."  Both true.  When I ordered I did the free 5 to 7 day shipping.  I got a notice the same day saying my items were being shipped.  I don't know it they normally ship that fast.  Again,  This was my first time placing an order with them.  If this is how quickly they get their orders out I'm very impressed.


I know when ordering online it can be hit or miss.  Especially when it comes to plus size.  Well this collection was a hit for me.  Chastity's style can be described as classy and this collection was very much in line with her style.  I got the boat neck crop top stripped and the golden yellow skirt both in size 2X. For me it was true to size.  I paired them with my Fry purse from Akira and all red sandals for Forever 21.  I got many compliments about my outfit.  I'm very happy with the items I selected and how quickly they arrived.  The Garner collaboration made me take a closer look at Rebdolls and I'll be picking up a few more items from them.  Congrats Chastity can't wait to see the next line.

7/11 Beach Party

When I use to think of 7/11 I would think of delectable slurpee of  all favors from the convenience store 7-Eleven.  Fanta wild cherry, sour patch watermelon, Coca-cola just to name a delicious few.  Or more recently the song 7/11 by Beyonce were she had us dancing to lyrics like "Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air Clap, clap, clap like you don't care Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care"  
Now I have a new reason to smile when I think of 7/11 and that's a beach party I had with my girls.  We all met up at the Lake Front here in Chicago and had an amazing time.  Spearheaded Crystal a group on us donned our swimsuits 1 and 2 pcs to listens to music, chat, dance, eat and share in a lot of laughs over drinks.



I showed up popping two bottle of Moscato.  My plan was not to take them back home.   Miranda made jello shots of all favors.  She was heavy handed on the liquor she put in them but no one was upset about that, lol.  Our food included chicken & chips so you know it went down.  The weather wasn't idea but we didn't let that bother us.  We weren't going to let a few rain drops stop our fun.  



It's great to come together with good people and have a fun filled positive time.  I even met some new people who I hope to keep in touch with.  The plus community in Chicago needs to do this more often.  When you fellowship with people that look like you it will helps with the lone feelings some may have.  It truly boosts your self confidence.  We all had on our swimsuits on and no one appeared to feel uncomfortable.  I had true feeling of body acceptance.  

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