by Glitter | Nov 15, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
When I first indulged in this hot pink plus size faux fur jacket I remember I had to convince myself to buy it. It was such a debate. I mean did I really need to be clad in radioactive bubble gum furriness? That’s not adult attire. Luckily, drunk me did me a solid and finally pulled the trigger on this now epic purchase. However, it’s not just another silly investment made my drunk fingers, this jacket has taught me things. Here’s what I’ve learned from wearing a bold, out of this world jacket.
Standing Out Is Scary.
I remember the first night the nylon lining of the jacket slid over my arms for a night out. I was terrified. Everyone was going to be looking at me. I was going to be a spectacle. I remember that pit that sat heavily in my stomach as I approach the first bar. It was like an anvil pinning me to the car seat. And in that moment I had a choice, I could leave the coat in the car and have another normal night in normal clothes or I could experience a different, unpredictable night clad in trippy choif of magenta magic. And even me- a text book extrovert- debated my choice heavily and nervously before finally caving into the unknown.
Taking the Leap is a Conversation Starter.
When you wear a bold item, it serves two purposes. First, you look informed as if you are aware of trends that the rest of the world hasn’t caught onto. Second, you have this false halo of confidence. To wear something bold and fearless leads the world to think that you are just that- a bold mother trucker that don’t take no crap from anyone. But, drinks- oh you’ll take those. But there’s a rare third benefit that I think may only be the fruits of an investment in a statement fur- tactile introductions. I’ve met more people as a result of the them, petting, batting or flat out laying against my fur. It’s a drunk hello in the most splendid of ways. Everyone loves a good snuggle with hot pink fur.
Taking Risks Creates A New Kind Of Confidence.
It’s funny, there’s a rare nuance to confidence that is bred when you approach something anticipating failure and instead succeed wildly. There’s the warmth in facing your fears. There’s the pride- pride that you trusted your own judgement. Even if it was scary. Even though it was hard. Lastly, there’s the “damn I’m good” good vibes that only come from standing out in a crowded room of strangers. The longer I wear this crazy ass jacket, the more I find confirmation and peace in my opinion that I can wear anything. Sure it may not be my every day attire, but it’s there waiting for me when I need a little push to break my pattern, to trust myself and just let my confidence shine.
Risks aren’t just manifested in bizarre fur coats or other daring ensembles- they are everywhere. And I find when I feel stuck or too comfortable, that taking a chance on something new and scary is exactly what I need to keep moving forward and to remember myself in the process. It’s terrifying and sometimes you fail terribly, but at the very least you learn some amazing new things about yourself in the process.
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This outfit is composed of some of my favorite fashion essentials topped with an insanely bright, bonkers and beautiful bold faux fur jacket:
- Shoes: These are from Sam & Libby’s Collaboration with Target. They are my go to kicks for a night out where my feet don’t ache. I love the little leather bows and how they add splash of girliness to a basic black flat
- Jeans: These are the Good American plus size jeans I am sure you are sick of seeing. I love them. You can read my post about them if your curious about how our love affair got started
- Tshirt: This is a plain black t shirt. I got mine from Old navy, but serious everywhere sells a black v neck.
- Jacket: This faux fur pink parade is made by the Scottish brand, Isolated heroes. They are an inclusive brand offering small sizes all the way up to plus. They also will provide custom sizing upon request if your current size isn’t available. So finger snaps to them for being awesome.
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by Glitter | Nov 10, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
I don’t have time to really write a post today, but I’m proud of these pictures and want to share them. What’s a pus size fashion goddess to do? Compromise. You can’t have it all. So instead of witty banter you’re going to get 3 random facts about me with images of a look I love that has nothing to do with said facts. Deal?
I’m a High School Drop Out
I am a high school drop out. I did get my GED instead. It’s not something I am proud of, but I am proud of how I was able to find my way into college and eventually an ivy league master’s degree. When I think about it, it’s a great reminder that anything is possible with a little hard work and determination.
I Set my House on Fire
I once set my house of fire…. with my underwear. Imagine the moment of glee I experienced when the sexy fireman showed the cause of the blaze to be the charred remains of some of my fancy pants. Sigh. I am not sure why I just remembered this today, but it happened. It is and will forever be one of my best party stories. I mean just think of all the “hot pants” jokes I can incorporate when telling it. And I do. All of them.
I’m a drunk rapper
Get a few drinks in me and I think I’m underground MC champion. I say think, because likely it’s a selection of random words constructed into some gibberish sounds that kind of rhymes. Whatever a hot mess it is, I deliver it with the confidence of a rap legend. I own that stage or rather- dive bar. In my own head I’m amazing and will always be on the look out for someone to give me a beat, so I can spit a few lines, before gesturing a mic drop and awkwardly walking away.
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You can recreate this look using the tie on the Eloquii dress as belt through the cape.
- Dress: Eloquii http://bit.ly/2fT2269
- Cape: Asos last season, but I like this alternative http://bit.ly/2fyTJZq
- Shoes: Jones boot co no longer available, but I like this alternative bit.ly/2eIEwVQ
by Glitter | Nov 9, 2016 | Fashion, Inspiration, OOTD
The votes are tallied and boxes checked and I can’t help but feel disappointment. It’s not the outcome I hoped for. I am not confident in our countries direction with this new leadership. I am nervous. But today I remind myself that every cloud has a silver lining. I don’t think the US has been this emotionally involved in an election in a long time. Voter turn our was up nearly 5% with highly contested counties reporting voter turn out at over 70%. So regardless of who has won, it feels like America’s citizens are starting to care. We so long have been apathetic to it all and all I can hope is that in four years that renewed interest turns into citizens demanding more from their candidates. Better behavior. Better plans. Better thought. But first we have to be better. And the care and passion many voters have had this election season, shows that we can and hopefully will be better. So while all this is overwhelming and for some deeply disappointing, I refuse to buy into the end of the world philosophy that seems to be echoing through many’s hearts today. I believe is we can move forward if we continue to invest our emotions and energy into shaping America into the place we want to live. I won’t be easy, but the best things rarely are.
We All Have Flaws.
One thing I have worked hard to learn- and then regularly remind myself – is that perfect doesn’t exist. It’s really easy to see the flaws in things. This situation is teeming with flaws. However, the flaws are ALWAYS less than the good. We are simply trained to see what something can’t be versus what it can become. I believe one statement: people are mostly made of good. And we all have terrible ways of acting out on our own self interests, but at our core rarely are our intentions solely malicious. I am reminding myself of this today.
Self Love Through A Change in Perspective.
This oddly dove tails into one of the main ways I have found to improve my self perception. We choose to see the broken bits. We choose to the focus on the ways we are incapable, mediocre,and flawed. But there are so many many ways we are beautiful, impactful, and needed. To truly love ourselves, grow our confidence, and push away doubt- we must focus on our potential instead of our roadblocks. We have to choose to change our perspective and focus on just how powerful and meaningful we can become.
For example, I could see myself as loud, over the top, emotional and dramatic. Focus on how I’ve never been thin, have a hunchback, and patches of dry skin. Invest my energy in analyzing how I exaggerate, forget things, and sometimes I drowned myself in my work so I don’t realize that I am lonely.
Or I could see myself as a brilliant creative thinker, who works hard, and never gives up. I could remember that give nearly everything I have to others, because as long as I am not in need and I have more to give. I can see the way I always find a way to make people lough, smile at strangers, and regularly help others find direction in their careers. I can reflect how I have an uncanny knack to make others feel comfortable, even when I myself might feel out of place.
A Very Personal Example
Everyday I am presented with a wide array of opportunities to see my flaws or see my potential. For example, yesterday I felt disconnected from something and I started to question whether this was a result of me not being good enough. But as soon as I realized this, I committed to re-framing my perspective. Instead of thinking about what was wrong with me and having a mini pity party, I sucked it up and began to think about what I cold do to feel more plugged in. I focused on my potential to turn the situation around, which led to me making a few small tweaks. My day and feelings lightend. The choice was mine. I don’t always make the right choice, but the focus on constantly analyzing how I can see my potential has led to a significant increase in appreciation for myself. It’s help me battle demons. It’s helped me to shift the assessment of my value from external analysis to one of self awareness and love. I value and love myself because I am aware of what I capable of- now and in the future.
So today when everything seems less then ideal. When the world seems broken. When you feel bruised. Don’t Panic. Instead of putting energy into the loss, but your heart into the change. What needs to happen, so that this doesn’t happen again. How can your voice help educate and shape the way citizens see each other? How can protect those who now feel unsupported and unsafe? Now that people are angry and passionate, this is the exact time to focus that energy into the change. We can’t change the past, but we can shape the future. That’s what’s on my mind today.
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by Glitter | Nov 7, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
This week I went back to basics, well not fashion basics, but life basics. I took every photo myself, on an iphone. I did my hair, my make up and my editing. I felt back like I did when I first started blogging, but armed with a lot more knowledge in light, posing, and make up. I wanted to do this to show that you don’t need fancy things to make amazing content, images and styles. I wanted to remind myself that if I stripped away all the extras, I was still a fashion contender. And I chose to do it all in my favorite color, orange.
Let’s take a hot minute to talk about this orange dress. I picked this unique beauty up at a thrift market in London. I remember the owner was frustrated she couldn’t get this baby to sell. Plus size girls didn’t regularly attend the market and it was too bold a print for the ones who did. This put me in an amazing position. I forked over five and I was elated. I should note this was 100% most definitely some women’s self-made garment. That makes me feel extra special when I wear it. I am supporting another plus women’s art. She probably never thought when creating the dress that half way around the world a blonde sass-bot would give it a reboot and love it just as much as I imagine she did. 
I love wearing it with this blue vintage inspired winter jacket gifted to me by Eloquii. Orange and blue are on opposite edges of the color wheel making this color combo, unexpected but at the same time cohesive. The styling or the two pieces flatter each other and the vintage aesthetic comes through creating a fun modern mod look. 
The boots, a surprise gift from Fashion to Figure, reinforce the modular design in the dress while adding a modern touch. I personally believe these boots were made just to wear with this dress. They are too perfect. They are like the papa squares print to the baby squares print in the dress. All together this look screams sass, confidence and the stories of multiple plus size women who loved fashion. 
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by Glitter | Nov 5, 2016 | Fashion
So recently I purchase a pair of fancy pants, like really fancy pants. These fanciest of pants were a pair of designer plus size jeans for Khloe Kardasian’s new denim line, Good American. These dungarees set my back a pretty penny. I forked over $189 plus shipping and tax for a pair of her Good Cuts style in a cool medium light wash. All this week I have rocked these jeans and I am here with my expert review! Note, I paid for these suckers myself and everything you shall read below is my honest opinion. On with the review! Huzzah!
Good American Plus Size Jeans First impressions
Ok when I unwrapped the box I was excited. This must be what a rich lady feels like when she finally gets off the Berkin bag list! I had expensive jeans! However when I opened the box, they didn’t seem expensive. I don’t know exactly what I expected, maybe like a theme tune to play as I unfolded them or for the fabric to be so magical it blinded my eyes. But nope it was denim. Just your typical run of the mill, nothing too special, stretch blend, denim. The shape was a little terrifying. Looking at it I was certain they weren’t going to fit me and frankly that this $189 investment was going to be a very large investment in self- loathing. The waist to hip ratio looked so drastic I felt as if I had received a joke pair. That this was a large, elaborate prank. I scanned the box for a camera. Nothing.
Good American Plus Size Jeans Fit + Construction
Examining the jeans closely, the construction seemed to leave a little bit to be expected. Some of the seems were off or just not sew as straight as I would expect a jean at this price point to be sewn. It looked no better constructed then your average mid-market pair of jeans. Not bad, but not something to write home about. Even though I thought I was destined for heartache, I put the jeans on for science. I wanted to see if the fit claims were true. Plus if they didn’t fit I wanted to complain about it. Just so everyone’s clear, the Good American size chart is a confusing mess-” here is our sizing chart, but order a size down!”- so I took a gamble when ordering and ordered my average size- size 22. 
I took a deep, nervous breath and put those pants on. They were right, those things were stretchy. The pants not only fit me, they fit me perfectly. Swiveling around in the mirror to check out my booty, I was flabbergasted. My ass looked great. Exceptional really. I don’t know what Harry Potter voodoo was going on but my cheeks were lifted and separated like the twin goddesses they are. Additionally, they felt roomy. Usually I feel like my butt is planning a prison break out of the back seem of my denims, waiting for the right time to break through and make a run for it. Not only did my derrière feel less claustrophobic, there was also a little cute bunchy fabric under my cheeks. I note this because I often have admired this in other women’s jeans and though to myself, “there will never be the case for me.” However, if your cheeks are not ample, I must assume from my experience that Good American would probably not work for you. Because If I had some room back there, a girl with a normal size booty would probably be able snuggle a thanksgiving turkey and some sides in the extra space.
Good American Plus Size Jeans Durability
So the jeans fit. Ok, cool. But would they hold up? I wore these jeans for nearly the entire week. Yes, I am gross. Get over it. Science people. I wore them walking around, sitting at desks, bending stretching, talking, dancing. I wore them all the dang time. Here’s what I learned. As stretchy as these things are. they don’t stretch out. Of all the claims on the jean, this is the one that sold me. I have other jeans that fit well. But, those jeans after about 24 hours of wearing, stretch out. The wast band falls down, the thighs stretch out and every thing kind of looks sad. These photos were all taken on the 7th day of wearing. 7 days of wear and no gaping at the waist, the thighs still fit well, and and everything is as it should be. If anything by the 7th day they had perfectly molded to my body. That might be because the jeans are awesome or it might be because I had been wearing the same pants for seven days and my skin was beginning to integrate with the fabric. Whatever the case, in one week these jeans became my favorite jeans. Which says a lot, because I have way too many clothes. I am even considering purchasing another pair in a slightly different cut in black, because these are so comfortable they would be great for traveling in- a right I usually only bestow on sweatpants and leggings.
My Verdict? Pricey, but for a Pear Totally Worth the Splurge.
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by Glitter | Nov 4, 2016 | How To, How To, Inspiration, OOTD
Somedays you just want drown your face in a pile of stuffed animals. On those days I wear faux fur. Then at any time during the day I can sweep my chin against the wafts of plush surrounding my face and feel at ease. I can also reenact 1980s skiing adds ( like down below) whenever it suits me. Look at me I am just having such a fun time at this sky resort, with all my rich friends, in our ski bunny attire and making important calls on our large cell phones. Thanks for asking.
As a super pear I usually belt my fur vests. This is because I like to have a defined shape and often when wearing a fur vest my waist can get lost in swaddles of plushy fabric. I like a cinch to define my curves. It’s a thing.
A Round of Applause for Wearable Heels
I just want to give a quick shout out to heels that feel like flats. A once inch block heel changed my life. I love the way heels make my feel, but for real yo I don’t know how any one survives in 3 inch stunners, let alone some of the crazy stilettos I see. I didn’t train to be in the circus. I have not intention to walk on stilts. I don’t want to paint my face, wear, spandex and entertain you. Wait nope, I actually do want to do that. Just not on stilts.
A block heel makes me feel supported, and the inch height means even if I’m on my feet all day- like Gloria Gaynor- I Will Survive. Plus this red color perfectly mixes the “no place like home” wishes of Dorothy and the footwear that Elvis Costello reminded us only angels can be envious of. Can I make any more song references in this post? Well, woomp there it is (shaka laka shaka laka)
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Want to look flawless in fur and sassy in a sweater dress? You can find the items featured in this look in the links below:
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