{Blog Update} No More Chubby Diva on a Dime

Hey lovelies! Notice something different? Look around. I changed everything even the name of my blog. Bye-bye Chubby Diva on a Dime and Hello Nique in the Middle! I’ve been contemplating on changing the name of my blog for a long while now. I thought it was time for an upgrade and the new name suits me better anyway.
Though the old name was cute, it was a far fetch of the person I am. Yes, I’m chubby and I definitely shop on a dime but diva I am not. People have different definitions of the word “diva”. It’s not a bad thing but it’s not me. I’ve never had that diva mentality. My personality is more laid-back & care-free and to me “diva” is so cliché.
Nique in the Middle is so ME! For info behind the name change click here.
I want to give HUGE thanks to my readers. Thank you for taking the time out to read my post. Thank you for sticking it out with me even during my hard times. My reason for blogging goes way beyond outfit, fab finds, & obsessed with post. When I first started posting I wasn’t quite sure what my purpose was. Now I know and my future outlook of this blog is looking pretty darn good. Thanks again!

{Healthy Living} My Journey to a Healthier ME!

Hey lovelies! If you’ve read my last Work OOTD post, then you’ll know of the recent dilemma that I experienced and how determined I am to get back on track to a healthier me. To jump start my healthy journey I decided to follow  Dr. Oz’s approved 7 Day Plan. This plan is used primarily to jump start weight loss and is for those that need a boost. If all goes well then I’m going to follow the plan for a few weeks longer. The plan is very simple to follow. The key to is to eat more fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans, & nuts and less of the other stuff. I also joined MyFitnessPal which is good for tracking what you eat {and how much} and your exercise regimen. I have no exercise regimen at this moment which is one of my biggest challenges {yes, I have fallen into a deep lazy mode}. I’m going to start out slow by walking at least 2-3 times a week {at least I’ll try }.

Here’s a lil’ IG action. If you’re not following me yet you should {@niqueplus2}.



And there you have it lovelies. I’ve lost 3.2lbs so far, to be exact, and I’m only on day 5…well day 6 now since it’s Saturday and I started Monday. I don’t know if the 3lbs I lost was water weight or not but who cares. I will be continuing on past 7 days. This is a lifestyle change for me. Diabetes, Cancer, & Heart Disease runs heavily in my family and I want to live as long as God allows me to. I’ll be 28 years young this year {2 more years until I hit the 30 mark…OH NO!!!} and I need to get my health in check ASAP! So with that said…Who’s with me?? Are you ready to make that commitment to a healthier YOU? Let’s support one another. Add me on MyFitnessPal or follow me on IG. Email me at chubbydivanique@gmail.com if you want to chat or swap recipes.


**Please be mindful lovelies. Negativity will not be tolerated. I’m a thick-skinned gal but I have zero tolerance for negative people. This is MY journey to a healthy lifestyle. What works for me may not work for you. With that said keep your negative vibes to yourself.**

{Shop with Me} Kelly Brook Collection

Hey lovelies! I was catching up on my reading the other day and came across a collection from Vogue Curvy that I had to share. I love Vogue Curvy, though it is in Italian. No I cannot read a lick of Italian, that’s why the Google translator feature is my best friend. Anyhow, Kelly Brook has a new plus size collection at New Look. New Look is a UK based store that has the most fashionable trendsetting clothes ever. They also carry a plus size line called Inspire {which I will do a post on soon}.

In the Vogue Curvy article Kelly Brook said that her designs were inspired by “the classic beauty Brigitte Bardot”. Kelly Brook has also gone on to say that her reason for creating this line is because, “I want to see girls celebrate their curves and show off their assets.” Go head Ms. Brook!

I have no clue who Kelly Brook is, but her collection has a ‘retro glam’ meets ‘pin up girl’ feel to it and I like it!









Sizes range from a UK 6-18, which is a US 2-14. Also you have to check out the handbags & shoes in her collection. Super cute! And yes, New Look does deliver to the US. For questions on pricing contact their customer service department or use a currency converter.

**The info on this post was retrieved from Vogue Curvy ‘Brigitte Inspires Kelly Brook’ published 6/8/2012. All product photos are from www.newlook.com**

{OOTD} Getting Back on Track

Hey lovelies! Just wanted to share with you a few of the outfits that I wore to work this past week. I had a major dilemma Friday which is why I titled this post ‘Getting Back on Track’. I had my mind made up on what I was going to wear that day but the damn outfit didn’t fit right. “Oh NOOOO my outfit shrunk!”. I hang dry a lot of my clothes so that they won’t shrink in the dryer, so I knew that couldn’t have happened. I tried on another outfit. Total FAIL! By this time I was close to being late getting out the door. I went through like 4 outfits and none of them fit like they have before. What the hell!?! I had a serious muffin top going on in everything I picked out to wear. Did I put on a few pounds over the last few weeks?? Ummmm, I think so.

It has been a very overwhelming past few weeks {Click here to find out why}. And I have been eating everything in my sight left to right. I am a true emotional eater, which is why I’ve put on an extra 6.6 pounds. Hey, this may not be a lot to some but to me it’s mortifying; especially since my clothes aren’t fitting right.

If you follow me on Instagram {@niqueplus2} then you’ll know that I vowed to get myself back on track with this healthy eating and exercise thing. I am a true yo-yo dieter. I do good and fall off. It’s like a roller coaster ride when it comes to my healthy lifestyle. But this time it’s going to be different because I’m going to set small goals for myself. No more “I gotta lose 20 pounds by…” or “I need to lose 15 pounds because I’m going…” or “I need to lose 30 pounds in 2 months”. Those expectations are so unreal and I always set myself up for failure. For starters {and to be more realistic} I’m making plans to change my eating habits, get my emotional eating under control, and to exercise more. I’ll keep you updated on my progress, so look out for that.

Now on to the OOTDs:

Tuesday

{Top- Target/Cami-Rainbow/Skirt-Target/Shoes-Thrfited/Earrings-Grandma}

Wednesday

{Dress- Target/Blazer-Rainbow/Shoes-Marshalls/Necklace-Thrifted/Earrings-Grandma}

Thursday

{Top- Target/Cami-Wal-Mart/Shoes- Thrifted/Pants-Lane Bryant/Earrings- DIY Project}

Friday {the day of my dilemma}

{Denim Dress- ??/Top-Target/Shoes- Thrifted/Earrings- DIY Project}

What were the challenges that you faced this past week? Are there any changes that you vowed to make? If you’re on IG, leave your name below so I can follow you.

Stay beautiful!

{Review} Sexy Kitty Plus Size Womens Costume

Hey lovelies! I was recently contacted by Plus Size Costume Super Center to do a plus size costume review. My initial thought was ‘Really!?! It’s not even Halloween season’. But who says you have to wait until Halloween to play dress up. People have random costume parties all the time. I know I’ve always wanted to have a 70s or animal print themed party myself.

With that said, I took this opportunity to review the Womens Plus Size Sexy Kitty Costume. Anyone who knows me know that I am a huge leopard print fanatic so when I saw this plus size costume I was in awe.



This product packaging was good and it was shipped/received very quickly {2 week time frame}. They only offer a 2X or 3X in this particular costume but their sizing ranges between X-small to 4X depending on which costume you choose.

I’m usually a 14-16/1X and the 2X in this fit perfectly. I’m not sure how the other costumes are, as far as fit, but I would definitely order a size up.



PS Costume Super Center also have a great return/exchange policy. Actually better than a lot of online stores that I’ve shopped, which was very surprising. If you aren’t satisfied with their products they will definitely accommodate you for the inconvenience, which is an A+ in my book.



When I initially picked out this costume I wasn’t expecting much as far as quality. I mean, come on now, it is a costume. It’s not like I’ll be wearing it day-to-day. I can honestly say that this plus size costume’s quality surprised me. The material of the dress was pretty thick. I like the fact that it was made with a velvet-like material instead of that thin shinny material that most costumes are made out of. There were a few threads hanging here & there but that was easily fixed with a pair of scissors.

I also liked the extras that came with this costume. I liked that the kitty ears were adjustable and the tail was detachable. The gloves were super cool to me. The choker I did not care for at all. It was extremely tight around my neck. For those with chubby necks this choker is a no go. I even tried to adjust it but it was still too tight.



As you can see, the dress is a bit short but it is called “Sexy Kitty”.

Though I will not be attending a costume party anytime soon, I will definitely hang on to this one for Halloween.

4 out 5 Stars

To check out more plus size costumes, go to http://www.plussizecostumesupercenter.com/

**This product was gifted to me in exchange for an honest product review. I was not paid any money for this review.**

Stay beautiful!

{Follow Me} I’m on Instagram: @niqueplus2

Hey lovelies! Are you following me on Instagram??? If not, you should. Follow me for a glimpse at all of my randomness, OOTDs, DIY projects & much more.

Leave your IG name below so I can follow you back. I would love to see what my lovely readers are up to.

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{My Lifel} Final Farewell to a Special Lady + OOTD

Hey lovelies! The day has finally come when I had to say my last farewell to my lovely grandmother. I went home for her homegoing this past weekend and I wanted to share with you what I wore to her celebration plus more. Warning: This post is kind of long.

Bottom right: My grandparents and I at my high school graduation. I lost my grandfather in 2006. I ‘m going to miss them dearly. They were married for 40+ years. Now that’s real love. It doesn’t get any better than that.

This is what I wore to my grandmothers homegoing. My family & I refused to wear black because this was a celebration of  her life, not a mourning. We also wore a broach in her honor. My grandmother loved broaches and dolphins were her favorite. All broaches worn came from her collection.

These are a few Instagram pictures I took. If you haven’t already, follow me on Instagram @niqueplus2.

The next few pictures are items that I was able to pick from my grandmothers collection/wardrobe as keepsakes. I will wear these items with pride and cherish them as long as I am able.

For those who don’t know, I love leopard print everything and fun patterns & prints.

Isn’t that bow cute!?! You wouldn’t guess that it’s a broach.

Those Africa shaped earrings are fierce hunny! I love them all!

My grandmother had some jazzy pieces in her collection. I love unique & fun accessories; especially earrings.

And we can’t forget the Harley Davidson collectible item. My grandmother retired from Harley Davidson. She made sure every grandchild/great-grandchild had something that represented Harley; rather it be a lil’ onsie {as a baby} or t-shirt {as a child/teenager}. She loved working for Harley Davidson and swore that one day she’ll ride a Harley motorcycle like a true biker girl.

Three years ago I relocated to Houston and when I found out that my grandmother had suddenly gone ill I started to regret that I ever moved away. Though there’s nothing that I’ve could’ve done if I had stayed, I still wish I could’ve spent her last days with her. I am very grateful for my family because they took so good care of our grandmother. Sending her to a facility was not an option and she received the best home care anyone could ask for. I am very thankful for that.

We’ve always had a tight bond amongst us as a family. My grandmother would’ve had it any other way. She was the rock, glue, and Queen of our castle. Her poise was so genuine. I loved her positive outtake on life and how she never took sides. She was the peacemaker amongst us all.

I was able to visit her one last time before she passed on and I’m so glad I did. I broke down because she was in her final stages and I was afraid she wouldn’t know who I was. To my surprise she did.

Never take life for granted lovelies. And always spend as much time as you can with your loved ones. Even if it’s just a phone call to say hello. And cherish those memories too. My fondest childhood memory with my grandparents was every Saturday morning we would have a big breakfast {homemade or restaurant} and then go thrifting. That was our weekend ritual and is why I love shopping & thrifting so much.

Hope everyone has a lovely week! I return to work tomorrow so back to reality I go.

My grandma loved jazz music so this is for her {one of her favorites}:

Stay beautiful!