OOTD: #CopperGlitter
I first met Claire, owner of the plus size indie brand Copper Union, over Instagram. Since our initial magical discussion I swore we were kindred spirits. Even more bizarre- her best friend from college works at my office. Like a real, not interwebs, life connection. It’s a sign from the universe! Interstellar signs people! Sparkles. Space Magic. Booming voice of omni-powerful being. One cannot ignore them. 
So Claire sent me a few pieces to try out. Naturally I loved them, but I felt getting clothes from a kindred spirit and just writing a blog is keeping things a bit too close to the chest. If we really are Anne of Green Gables bosom buddies, we should try to change the world together. Because, that’s just what you do. Girl power and all that stuff.
When Claire and I started scheming it was clear we were on the same page. Let’s do something fun to make people happier. And thus the concept of #CopperGlitter was born. A giveaway, where everyone wins a little bit by participating, and one lucky unicorn/ feminine warrior/ human who appreciates pretty things will have a little extra fashion magic added to their life.
So what’s this #CopperGlitter thing all about? We want to know what makes you body positive. What do you love about yourself, how do you celebrate your amazing body everyday? Claire and I use clothing to highlight not hide our bodies. We want to encourage you to do the same. Tell us why you love your curves, your lumps and bumps, your ‘imperfections’!
If you’re curious what a Stevie Shrug looks like, just look up. This is the Copper Union Black & White Geo Stevie Shrug paired with Nika Pencil Skirt (you can’t tell from the photo but it has this cool baroque-ish pattern detail that I am obsessed with). I paired these amazing Copper Union pieces with a few oldie but goodie items I just love. A pair of lace up marble faux snake skin shoes from ASOS, a forever 21 tribal bodycon crop top, and few necklaces I picked up on clearance from Charming Charlie really bring this look to life. The top necklace is another amazing one of Claire’s Copper Union designs that unfortunately is no longer available.
So I am a sucker for anything that is sequined and sparkly, so it should come as no surprise that I squealed with delight when 
I feel like today’s outfit was really inspire by my friend Laura who has basically made her career being a cool as all get out tomboy. She works for a global shoe brand. She has done karaoke at celebrities houses. She isn’t a stuck up jerk face. Basically, I want to be her. She’s the type of girl who rocks baggy t-shirts and track pants and still looks like she’s just stepped out cloud of conveniently placed, celebrity alluding fog. As much of a tomboy as I am, no magic fog has ever appeared when I put on a oversized sweatshirt and house pants.
So this is a nod to style I love, but just doesn’t suit me. Like “hello I see you there, lookin’ all cute. I am going to put your thing down flip it an reverse it.” Pairing this t-shirt with something edgy and original was essential, and this funky, faux
I also just appreciate the blessing that is a really soft t-shirt. The kind you don’t have to wear in. The kind you don’t have to go Edward Scissor Hands on to feel like a woman while wearing it. Comfort, what a novel concept.
That said, if you open up and give it a go the result will be a unique piece, that suits you perfectly. Which is something you just can’t find in a retail store. I feel sassy and special rocking this neon floral look paired with my favorite vintage shades, antique button earrings, and my trusty red 
One thing I always admired about this brand suits is how easily the tops double as well, tops. I mean here I am rocking a brunch outfit, that’s really just a swimsuit with a 
Chuck that skirt to the side, and blamo, sex pot swimsuit of the century. It may be just me, but I believe anything tied with a bow has this naughty little under tone. Unravel that bow, sexy foreign man. It’s go time. Easy access, fashionista style. But, I double knotted these ties, there shall be no accidental strip show. Nope. Nope. Standards shall be maintained.
To anyone who knows me proper, it’s hardly a surprise how big a geek I am. I can’t get off trying to be cool when I spend a lot of my money one inflatables, light up shoes, and bizarre things I find on the internet and want to tinker with. Actually “a tinkerer” might be the most accurate depiction of who I am. So given my geek status, it should be obvious… anything Star Wars. I am in. Sign me up. Take all my money. Gimmee. Gimme. Grabby hands. This was exactly my reaction when I saw the new 
But I was broke.THANKS, VACATION. Like beyond broke. Like considering checking “Perform musical numbers on a public place for pocket change,” off my life list, broke. Like googling how to become a model for the people who get off on just seeing sexy feet – just the feet- crushing things (it’s a thing, for reals) broke. Like I wonder how much people would pay for my kidney, broke. I could go on… but I think you get the picture. And everyone and there brother was linking me to the product page, being all like ” OMG this is so you.” “You would look rad in this.” “These were made for you, girl.” I KNOW THEY WERE.
So while I was trying to capture my feet crushing grapes in just the right sunlight, while simultaneously checking for responses to my kidney for sale add in the “creepy things for sale section” on craigslist…. a miracle happened. Torrid’s PR team agreed to send me a few pieces to style. And I seriously did a happy dance. Especially since the vacation I had spent a ton of money on had given me serious food poisoning.
And I am obsessed with what they send me. I’ve always been partial to dressing up as villains because I just feel like a sexy bad ass. Plus its kind of an adventure out of myself. I’m a good girl…. gone mother trucking galactic warring bad. In the Phasma inspired 
And a 
I’ve been working very very hard at teaching Data how to stand on his back legs on command, and the pooch is nailing it. I had to kick off this adorable post with a little puppy love; I had to. You know what else I love? This 
I am really feeling the waterfall detailing of the jacket. I think it makes it 100% more special then your typical leather western jacket. It’s more “downtown Austin cocktails “and less “I plan to ride a sheep tonight”. Not that there is anything wrong with sheep rides, just not a fashion aesthetic one aspires too. No one wants to be stopped on the street and asked ” Where did you get the jacket? It looks perfect for sheep riding!”
But you need to have enough that like your hair, the tassels catch the wind. Shimmy shimmy shimmy little rm fringe. Movement, it’s why you exist.
Excuse me while I dramatically remove this coat to show you the goodies underneath.
I’m in Lemon chiffon heaven with this tank. With the royal blue the contrast, it’s just lovely. I feel very rich, very french, and very much like a stranger is going to pay for my drinks tonight.
