Confessions of a Real Girl

Swim to Shore


By Johanna Laracuente, Wardrobe Stylist & Fashion Expert

When temperatures rise and all hell breaks loose in the scorching streets of Manhattan, its time to hop on the first plane, train or automobile, out of the city heat. We pack our survival kit and head to the closest beach, pool or patch of grass we can find. Pretty much anywhere we can throw a towel down and lay out without being arrested for indecent exposure, we will turn into our beach paradise for the day. But no matter if you end up in Mykonos, Long beach or the park next to a suit eating his lunch, “reading” the Wall Street Journal while staring at your boobs, you can look fierce and fab with the right tips no matter where your beach day takes you. Read more »


Confessions of a Real Girl

Sail Away


Here are some basic tips on how to rock this trend without looking like your going to a theme party at the Intrepid during Fleet Week!


Confessions of a Real Girl

Drunk + Naked=Shopping


Thank God for the internet! You can sit at home at your convenience with a glass of wine in your hand, slippers on your feet and nothing else, if you choose, and virtually dress and undress yourself with the latest fashions.


Confessions of a Real Girl

From Brooklyn with BIG Love


I must say that I’m the first one to complain on the lack of fierce plus clothing in NYC.


Confessions of a Real Girl

Keeping It Sexy with Monif C.


Why won’t fashion lines offer some of their same fun stylish looks and just size up? You would think being in the capital of fashion, New York, you would find a real girl doing fierce clothing for fashionistas 14-24, well, I found her!


Confessions of a Real Girl

Getting Thrifty with Your Bling


Accessories, accessories… how I love thee! Seriously, I live for them. Earrings, necklaces, rings, sunglasses, oh my!


Confessions of a Real Girl

“Dumpster Couture” Handbags


…finding my favorite trends in my size can sometimes be a challenge but accessories have NO size tag, the possibilities are endless!


Confessions of a Real Girl

What Comes Around, Goes Around


One woman’s rejects are another’s one of a kind find!