Graduate school is slowly but surely kicking my butt and the 21 week countdown until graduation is in full effect. Although my mood has been less than enthusiastic, I am still enjoying the beautiful autumn leaves and what meteorologists are calling indian summer with temperatures above 70 here in Minnesota. Even though I have the allergy/cold bug the weather has been perfect for my little football player and this football mom couldn’t ask for anything better because I’m not freezing on the field yet. I have not had any exciting outfits or shopping spree’s because I am gearing up for a big trip to Disney World with my mini me so I’m staying on budget and forgoing any major shopping unless there is something I just can’t live without. I have been reading some new blogs and I love seeing all these beautiful curvy ladies sharing themselves with other’s. If you are looking for some great reads and what’s happening in the land of FATshionistas here is my top 5 must read/see:

1. SKORCH Magazine is doing a great job at putting curvy bloggers on the map and the new October issue is nothing short of fantastic!

2. Featured on the cover of SKORCH Magazine is fellow blogger Tanesha Awasthi from Girl with Curves. Her style is timeless, and not to go un noticed she is gorgeous. If you haven’t been introduced to this blog I recommend you check it out ASAP.

3. If you haven’t enetered to win some great prizes by uploading your photo in the Full Body Project you still have time. Jessica Kane the innovator behind SKORCH Magazine and Life & Style of Jessica has started this full body photo movement to showcase real women, with real curves, with real style. I went ahead and posted my photo with pride, and you can too until Oct. 14th

4. For the latest in news and fabulous full figured designers check out The Curvy Fashionista  seamlessly organized by the curvy fashionista herself Ms. Marie Denee.

5. I am in love with color for Fall 2011 and my number one pick for fabulous fall dress’s is Jibri. Visit the Etsy shop to see the full Fall 2011 line and past seasons, I gurantee you will fall in love.

                                                 Love, Catrice