Galentines; (Our Events) introduction

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The Heart Behind Our First Galentine’s with Our Events

Galentine’s Day will forever hold a special place in my heart.

Not because it sold out.
Not because it broke records.
But because it revealed something deeper.

This was my first event that didn’t sell out.

And I won’t lie — I was disappointed.

When you’re someone who pours your whole heart into creating experiences for women… you feel it when the numbers don’t hit the way you imagined. I had the decor planned, the partnerships aligned, the vision clear. I wanted the room packed.

But what I learned that day is this:

The women who were supposed to be in that room… were in that room.

And somehow, even without a sell-out banner, I still felt supported.

The laughter was real.
The conversations were intentional.
The candle-making was therapeutic.
The dancing was necessary.
The energy? Exactly what it needed to be.

Galentine’s wasn’t just a brunch.

It was the official introduction of Our Events.

It was the first time I stood up and said:
“This isn’t just a party. This is a space for us.”

A space for women to gather.
To dress up.
To unwind.
To connect.
To celebrate each other.
To romanticize life together.

And even though I had a moment of disappointment, what outweighed it was gratitude.

Because building something meaningful isn’t always about selling out the room.

Sometimes it’s about showing up anyway.

Sometimes it’s about trusting that you’re planting seeds.

Sometimes it’s about knowing the vision is bigger than one event.

And I still look forward to doing more things for us.

More brunches.
More curated experiences.
More intentional gatherings.
More moments where we choose joy on purpose.

I want to take a moment to thank the people who helped bring this vision to life:

✨ Karma Hair — thank you for sponsoring and supporting women who show up boldly and beautifully.
✨ Southern Martini Parlor — the bar service was top tier and added such a luxe touch.
✨ Unique Studios — our photographer and DJ who captured the moments and curated the vibe effortlessly.
✨ Lime Light PR Studio — thank you for your partnership and support.
✨ And my partner, Renada — thank you for believing in this with me and building alongside me.

Galentine’s may not have sold out…

But it sold me even more on the power of community.

And that? That’s worth everything.

This is only the beginning of Our Events.

And if you’ve been watching from the sidelines…
I hope to see you at the next one 💕

— Juicy

Link To All Galentine Photos

✨ I’m Officially in the Style Icon Competition! ✨

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For as long as I can remember, I’ve been my own personal style icon — dressing boldly, embracing my body, and creating looks that celebrate confidence, color, and individuality. Fashion has always been my way of telling the world who I am without saying a word.

But today… I finally get to step into the spotlight for it.

I’m excited (and a little emotional!) to share that I’ve officially been selected as a contestant in the Style Icon competition — a national search for fashion lovers who inspire confidence and creativity through style. The winner receives a $20,000 prize and a feature at Milan Fashion Week 👀✨

If you’ve been following my journey, you know I don’t ask for much — maybe a like here, a comment there, or a share when something makes you smile. But this time, I’m asking for a little more.

Your vote could genuinely change my life.

Winning would not only open new doors for me as a fashion creator, but it would also help me continue empowering women to love their bodies and express themselves unapologetically — one outfit at a time.

You can vote for free once a day (yes, daily!) using the link below. Every single vote counts and brings me closer to this dream moment.

👉🏽 Click here to vote for me today!https://styleicon.org/2025/victoria-kelly

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every like, comment, message, and now — vote. Let’s show them that confidence, creativity, and a little bit of Juicy flair deserve to be seen. 💋💅🏽

Welcome to 2025: A Year of Style, Travel, and Empowerment!

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Hi there, Darling

I’m so excited to welcome you to my little corner of the internet. My name is Juicy, and I’m here to bring you all things fashion, travel, and lifestyle magic.

Let me tell you a little about myself:

I’m a proud fashion girly who believes that style is a way to express confidence and self-love, no matter your shape or size. As an apple-shaped queen, I’ve mastered the art of dressing for my body type, and I’m here to help you do the same. Whether you’re looking for polished elegance or chic comfort, I’ll guide you to feel like your most radiant self.

But my passions don’t stop at fashion! I live to romanticize life—turning the everyday into something extraordinary. From perfectly planned picnics to candlelit dinners at home, I believe in celebrating the little moments that bring us joy.

I also have a serious case of wanderlust. As someone who travels often, I love uncovering dreamy destinations and sharing insider tips to make your next getaway unforgettable. Speaking of unforgettable, I’m a pro at throwing events and hosting the kind of parties that people talk about for years! Whether it’s a luxe brunch, a themed bash, or an intimate gathering, I pour my heart into every detail to create memorable experiences.

On top of all that, I help clients plan their dream vacations. From private island escapes to five-star adventures, I believe in curating trips that feel as magical as they sound.

This year, I’m starting fresh with a commitment to bringing you even more style inspiration, travel guides, and tips for living your best life. Stay tuned for outfit ideas, travel diaries, and plenty of moments to romanticize life with me.

Thank you for being here—I can’t wait to share this journey with you. Here’s to an incredible 2025!

With love and style,

Juicy

New York Fashion Week 2019

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Heres just a quick rundown of all my outfits I wore for New York fashion week. I’ll try to post as many similar links as I can. Fashion week has been in the making for month so many of the items are sold out.

Shirt can be found here. Similar skirt available here. I linked a similar belt and bag on one of my previous blog post Amazing Amazon Finds. This hat is from Torrid but here is a similar one.

My top is actually a skirt and can be found here. My sandals are wide with from JustFab and can be found here.  If you don’t have a JustFab account use my LINK for a discount. This hat is very old and by The Nicki Minaj collaborator she did with K mart but I found a similar one here.
My skirt is from Torrid and has since sold out but I found a similar skirt here and here.  This top is vintage and currently not for sale but follow my Vintage store @Loveslostphoenix to find other cute vintage pieces.

My suit is from Ashley Stewart but you can find a similar one here  and here. My bag is from a local store but I found a similar one here,  My bodysuit is from Citi Trends but Ashley Stewart has one here.

This bomb t shirt is from Amazon! Unfortunately I couldn’t find a pleated gold midi skirt but this one will achieve this look also. My jacket is from Ashely Stewart but they have the Exact one on Fashion Nova. Similar boots can be found on JustFAb and here . Use my Link for a discount.

sorry y’all no links for this look 

A couple of options for the top can be found here and here.  A similar skier can be found here.  My shoes are by Cape Robbin and can be found on amazon. 

You can find a similar blazer and cami combo here and here.  A couple options for the skirt are here and  here.

To get the scoop on New York Fashion week and to learn more about the fabulous events I wore these outfits too head to my MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL. 



Which look is your favorite? Tell me in the comments.

Neon R&B nights

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Hey guys! It’s fashion Friday! Recently I went to a local concert that held some big names in R&B. The show was called One Jackson Music Festival. I figured it was the perfect opportunity to wear my neon dress 🤗. The show featured Dru Hill, Joe, and Monica. I had such an awesome time. I’ll post the videos I have on my Facebook page for y’all to see. 
So let’s get into this look. I love dresses just like anyone else but a dress doesn’t leave much room for styling because it’s everything in one, the top , the bottom and in this case the peplum left no room for a belt and the heat didn’t leave room for a jacket. So why did I purchase a dress right? This color! There’s no better way to capture my personality than neon, it’s bright and bold just like me. Also, peplum has proven to be flattering on the Apple shape frame. 
As stated earlier the dress is Forever 21 and can be found here. The dress is scuba material which I have a love hate relationship with. Its a thick firm material which is different that the more breathable fabrics I’m accustom to wearing . Nevertheless the material feels expensive and kept its form all night. After the concert I went to Johnny T’s, a local restraint and club, then I headed to 4th Lounge, which is also a restaurant and club. My dress turned heads all night and fir every occasion I wore it to. 
I decided to pair the Yellow neon with am electric blue color and I loved the results. The bag is by nine west and its super old and the shoes are Ashley Stewart and also super old. I have an awesome style idea for this dress so trust this wont be the last time you see it.
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Essence Fest 2019

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Hey Y’all,
A couple weeks ago, I attended the 25th anniversary Essence Festival in New Orleans. Friday night we went to Bourbon street and The French Quarter. We made our way over to the House Of Blues for the Dusse Palooza. It was an epic party Hosted by DJ Millie MS NIX and Mike SW. Wale came and performed a few songs for us and Juvenile ended the show. The party was from 12am till 5am it was crazy.

 I had my family with me so I had to find some family fun things to do. Saturday morning we went to a small town called LaPlace and went on a swamp tour from a company called Cajun Pride. We found a Groupon deal on it. TIP: whenever you are travel to another state check Groupon for things do at a discounted rate. 

Leopard Print outfit is forever 21 and can be found here and here.
Its a linen material and it was super comfy and light.
After the swamp tour we went to change clothes shower and cool off before heading back out for an adventure at The Escape Game New Orleans.

There were several games to choose from but we choose the Heist. We had to find a stolen painting and it was hard y’all but we did it!!! We beat the game.  I wore my logo t shirt and a super cute patent leather skirt from Forever 21 its sold out but you can find a similar one here. My camo fanny pack is from Ashley Stewart and can be found here.

We ended our night at the Historic Gene’s Po Boy. We found out it was there last week open. So glad we got to eat there one last time.

Sunday I walked the city and stopped by a couple pop up shops the first one I went to was the Mielle Pop up shop. This is an awesome hair care line and all the products were FIVE DOLLARS! Which explains why I have a basket full of products in my pictures. 

My Best Friend @THEEDJPM was the DJ for this pop up shop and he had it like a day party in there. I had so much fun.
Next Up, I went to the Izzy and Ivy pop up which was actually like several pop ups in one. They had other vendors there, live DJ , Henna Tattoo person, Crayon case, and a book signing all in one. I purchased some goodies that I will definitely blog about soon. 

We ended out Essence Fest weekend with a trip down bourbon to enjoy some Red Beans and Rice and Beignets from the famous Cafe Beignet. 

Until Next year Essence Fest. 

Boss Babe Brunch

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Hey Guys! a couple of weeks ago I had the honor of being on the panel of Kenzie’s Shade Boss Babe Brunch. Other Boss Babes on the Panel Included Donya Manning, CEO of Goddess of Curves modeling agency(right), and Candace Charmain , MUA influencer and Content Creator(middle). 
The event was hosted by Alice Marie from our local radio station 99.7 WJMI. We were asked a host of questions about our success habits. The questions are listed below with the corresponding video of my answer. For the few that I didn’t have the video for the my answer is typed and in yellow. 
1. How do you push through your worst times? What keeps you going or motivated?


2. What are your success habits?




3. What advice would you give others aspiring to take that leap of faith in a new direction?

4. What is the most interesting trend for 2019?


5.What is one way you can make a difference in your field? I provide a service that’s makes people feel better about them self and show show women with all shapes you can be sexy, fly, and confident.
6.What made you decide to tackle this subject/field? How did you get into
the [industry/field], and why do you stay?

7. What are some of the ways people from your [industry/field] are making a difference in the world? Breaking barriers in fashion and in the plus size community. 

8. Do you remember a specific experience of where you wished that [you/your organization/your industry] had done something differently? If you were to do it over, what would you change?

9. What is the best resource for people who want to dive in deeper in your field? Instagram/ youtube and the internet in general. Find your audience and follow like minded individuals 

10. Is there anything we’re leaving out that needs to be addressed about your field?
ok so lets get into my look guys 

Headwrap Link
Jacket Link
t shirt link
pants link
Additional Photos
Alice Marie the host
Jasmine Ragsdale CEO of Kenzie’s Shades
my support team my sisters Erica and Deone (@yourfashionfairy)

Summer Swimwear

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So I grabbed a couple swimsuits to show y’all what an apple shaped body look like in these different cuts of bathing suites. Its finally summer be happy and buy the swimsuit.

This leopard print bikini is from boohoo. It doesn’t have a lot of support for the big boob girls but the bottom is good and sturdy. You can find it here. My sunglasses can be found on https://www.kenziesshades.com/shop.

This cute lil one piece is from forever 21 and it runs a lil big. I bought my regular size in Forever 21 in which is a 2x mostly and the cups were kinda big on me so this is big boob friendly and its on sale! You can find it  here. Earrings are from https://rashidagurl.com. My sparkly sandals are Torrid and can be found here.  This lovely kimono/robe is by Rih’s line Savage Fenty and can be purchased here but guess what Im giving one away to one of my subscribers.  My red glasses and my lipstick are by maybelline but I got them from amazon and you can get them here.

This white bikini fits great and has great support top and bottom. Its also from Forever21 and you can find it here top and bottom bottom. The kimono is light and loose its from boohoo. These wonderful door knockers that have been featured several times before are https://shop.badacious.com .

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Kandi's Dungeon and Houston TX

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Hi guys it’s been a while. I took a couple weeks off to go on vacation and I have lots to tell you guys about from my trip to Houston Texas where I’ve visited Kandi‘s dungeon and several other places. Let’s get into the Houston trip. So my mom and I are big fans of Kandi and she went on tour with her infamous dungeon show we knew we had to go. I reached out to my group members from a facebook group Im in called black girls jeep to see who who would be in Houston that weekend and coincidentally a few group members were in another Jeep group from the Houston area and they were throwing a day party Saturday. So Saturday my mother and I went to an 80s themed day party hosted by Houston‘s jeep club. 

 This is literally the only 80s party I went to where they played 80s music the entire time. Shout out to the DJ.
 My mom had an awesome time and I was glad because of course she grew up in the 80s so she enjoyed the music. Below is a picture of my outfit that I wore to the party in front of that awesome Jeep.


The shirt and bag is vintage and can be purchased on my websitewww.loveslostphoenix.storenvy.com Sunday I took my mom to brunch at this amazing restaurant that I found on eventbrite. 


TIP: When ever you’re traveling to another city it’s important to find things to do in that city especially if you don’t know anyone that lives there so eventbrite is perfect for that. Of course I wore my Mimosa Therapy T-shirt because who goes to brunch that doesn’t have unlimited mimosas? I don’t. I paired it with this cute multicolored polkadot tulle skirt that I found at a local store called simply ten  by way of it’s fashion. So check your local it’s fashion stores if you’re interested in getting this item. This skirt is straight sized but my plus size 22 body fit in it just fine. My sunglasses are from https://www.kenziesshades.com TIP: Curvy ladies do not be afraid to shop in the straight size section, look for things with lots of stretch and things that are naturally oversized. 



We had an amazing time at brunch we met the owner of the restaurant and the Southern cuisine was delicious. 


Dungeon: The show is hosted downtown at a warehouse and the location was great. So the only problem I had with the show was that it was general admission standing only even for the people who have purchased a VIP like myself and my mother. The show started off kind of sultry with Kandi singing and speaking to the crowd then she brought on her first special guest @grapefruitlady1 who gave us some amazing tips on pleasing your man. Then BOLO @micaelbolwaire came out and gave some single ladies from the crowd some extra special attention. One thing I like about people is that once you put them in their element and they’re comfortable you can never predict what’s going to happen. Kandi was playing a game with the crowd it was her sex dice game so basically you roll the dice and you have to do whatever they say one couple had to like suck the others breast and they did that with no problem the next couple was supposed to lick on His partners clit and she got out of her jeans and panties so fast to perform on stage I could not believe it. This was not Kandi this was not any of her performers this was regular people who came to see the show. I looked down at my phone and then I looked up and I last saw was a butt naked woman on stage enjoying herself quite frankly. Deelishis was an excellent co host and she played plenty of games with the crowd. Singer Tamar, rapper Trina, and Shamari from the group Blaque all performed that night. Kandi playing with the crowd was the highlight of the evening. At the end of the show a cash prize for best dress was given out. Please remember though that my mother was my guest for the night so I was not going to do anything to disrespect her. I hope you guys enjoyed hearing about my trip to the dungeon.

At the end of our trip I discovered A Magical Unicorn dessert bar. Being the unicorn that I am I had to visit and dress in the theme of course. 
I ordered The RedVelvet cake Milkshake and it was HUGE and so Delicious. It was a chocolate milkshake with Hershey’s kisses on the glass and a huge slice of Redvelvet cheesecake on top. It was kinda pricey for a milkshake but you could consider it two desserts. it was more thank enough for me and mom to share. They offered other desserts and specialty drinks. You can check the menu and a better pic of my milkshake below.

Remember Happiness looks good on you.