by Glitter | Jan 31, 2016 | Life
So I did two things today I’ve never done before.
- I took photos is my underwear
- Was part of a fashion magazine photo shoot
It’s kind of a big day. Usually I steer clear of taking photos is my lingerie. This is mostly because I really don’t have an opinion on it. I am not sure how exactly it furthers my cause in the the self acceptance movement to show myself in underwear or nearly naked, but at the same time I understand why it is important to other people’s message. Needless to say getting photographed in my next to naked state is something kind of important to me. It’s not something I did lightly. However, when FashX Magazine asked me to be part of their “Love thy self” article, it seemed like the right time to step out of my comfort zone.
The shoot was a bit intimidating. I didn’t know how exactly I was going to feel half nakie in front of a gaggle of people. I thought about this as this spitfire red head from Lash and Lip Make Up did the most amazing make up on me ever. I thought about it even more when I heard the thinnish girl to my left talk about about how people judged her body. How she’s been told to gain weight and lose weight to fit in the modeling world. Body issues aren’t just a fat person’s problem.
The photographer Theresa Lollis totally put me at ease. Actually I kind of wanted Theresa to move to Austin and form a bad ass girl crew with me complete with matching jackets and a sweet handshake. She was- as Anne of Green Gables would say- a kindred spirit, a busom buddy. I was surprised how natural and at ease I felt in front of the camera. I kind of wished I got to do this everyday- look pretty and make art. I guess I kind of do, just in a low low budget way.
In the end I feel like I realized just how comfortable I am with myself. Something that seemed scary or out of my comfort zone, wasn’t really. I just needed that little push to try. When I did I realize the only thing I really feared was doing something new and failing. I can’t wait until the magazine comes out so I can have a permanent memory of these two big life firsts.
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by Glitter | Jan 27, 2016 | Fitness, Gear
So I’ve pretty much been stalking K-Deer for a year. This is not a lie. This is reality. I saw a pair of neon striped leggings on one of the swan like yoga goddesses I have the pleasure of following and I lusted hard. I mean NEON. STRIPES. Now eventually I did a bold, thing, which I am not super proud of, and asked if K-Deer would give me a little discount so I could afford this necessary pair of wonder tights. The truth is I don’t make any real money writing this silly blog, but I magically find tons and tons of ways to spend money using it as a justification. Shopping is now a disaster zone with me, because I always have an excuse for that one little extra purchase. My wallet just makes a weep womp sound when I open it.
Anyways K-Deer took pity on my poor fiscally constrained soul and instead of giving me a discount, gave me a free pair of their radtastic leggings to try out. AND A WATER BOTTLE. It’s like one of those fancy water bottles too, the type you can put fruit in and infuse water.
Even though I was given these terrific tights for free, I’m going to be truthful about my experience wearing them. Honest like a modern day Baberham Lincoln. Luckily, my experience rocking this pair of sassy pants was pretty dang positive. First K-Deer leggings hold up. I didn’t hear or feel any seams pulling during yoga and stretching. You know that awkward creak you hear when you know a stitch has ripped somewhere, and you hope to goodness it’s nowhere essential. This happens all the time in plus size yoga wear and it was something I noticed about them immediately.Additionally the chub rub region of the leggings are specially designed to to not have seams.
They dry fast. Occasionally I have to take a business call in my gear after a sweaty session. This was the case on the day I took these puppies for a run, and they didn’t leave awkward sweat stains where I was sitting, because those suckers got rid of that sweat water like a boss.
They held up for my entire gym session, not sliding down my backside showing the world my grand canyon. In short, they’re an all around strong performer. One thing to note is they are very form fitting, so if you’re a more bootylicious and hippy lady like moi, I would consider going up a size if you’re in between. I did and I definitely needed the extra rump room. Thumbs up for these spandex super pants. Lust is now love for my K-Deer stripey tights.
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by Glitter | Jan 25, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
Its almost that time of year again where couples profess their love and I take a lonely drunk picture of myself to celebrate that I am yet again single on Valentines Day. While the alcoho-chocolate bomb holiday is still a few weeks away I can’t help but find my eyes distracted by all the cute red amore themed garb. So I decided to just bite the bullet get all cute and share my take on a little sweet hearts day number. It’s red, it’s floral , and damn it- there are bows. Multiple bows. More than one! I curled my hair for this; I am clearly giving it my all.
Bow Back Top: Forever 21
Floral Jean: Code Bleu Denim
Flats: Kate Spade: No Longer available, but I like this pair from the same line
Jewelry: A random smattering of stuff aquired during my travels
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by Glitter | Jan 15, 2016 | Fashion, Trends
I have been noticing that these seasons plus size swimsuits have a sneaky streak of Gothic wonder in them. Gothic style is known for being dark, mysterious, and vintage inspired. Gothic fashion draws inspiration from Victorian arts and in some case punk subcultures. This season I’ve enjoyed seeing exciting uses of lace, hardware, and bondage elements in water ready garments.
As a girl who used to rock a faux hawk and loves a bit of magic, I am digging the romantic bewitching under tones of this cruise seasons beach wear. Here’s some swim looks that are sure to cast a spell on you, and that spell is lightening your wallet and officially putting you on beach sass patrol.
Forever 21: Mesh Panel Swimsuit
I love the bondage feel of this suit and it reminds be of the complicated lines of traditional Gothic architecture. If harness straps don’t make you feel like a sex goddess, I am not sure what will. I can imagine pairing this with a velvet choker and a don’t give a funk attitude. This one piece is oooozing with confidence.
Bonsoir Bella: Lightening Suit
This retro styles bikini in funky holographic lightening print is electric. Plus, it’s also versatile. I can imagine the top doubling as the perfect partner in crime with a black pencil skirt on a rocking night out. I am a sucker for sparkle, and this suit meets all my needs: Versatility, uniqueness, and cut designed to flatter and lady’s curves.
Le Noir Luxe: Vicieux Latex One-Piece Swimsuit
This suit is a winner for so many reasons first the latex look screams “I’m feeling that 50 shades of gray vibe” while the full coverage still provides support and coverage for those of us who feel more comfortable in a full piece suit. The deep plunge accentuates and highlights the girls, while still lifting and supporting them with sassy bondage inspired straps.
Rue 107: Arianna Black Lace Bikini
Get lacy and a little racy with this romantic black lace bikini from Rue 107. The fabric pulls vintage feelings while the cut is undeniably modern. This suit evokes a dark Victorian romance with a hint of mystery. It’s like you’ve got a secret and that secret is that you are sultry vixen oozing with confidence and a touch of girly flair.
Lane Bryant: Strappy bandeau bikini with hardware
This hardware bedazzled suit is ready for some, well, hard wear. This sporty take on the gothic trend, is a more accessible interpretation for the everyday girl. The metal accents are fun and flirty, and the playful take on the harnessing, makes this suit an easy way for any girl to throw an appreciative nod to the dark side.
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by Glitter | Jan 13, 2016 | Fashion, Fitness, Gear
The thing I get asked most frequently is about my collection of plus size fitness leggings. Where did I get them? Do they fit well? Here’s a list of all the places I buy fancy schmany rainbowy work out leggings, why I like them, and other random thoughts. Later I will be working on a post which outlines how to choose the right pair of leggings for you based on activity, body types and personal needs.
Old Navy
Old Navy is one of the only brands to offering cold weather warming gear and base layers. For a girls who runs 3x a weeks no matter the temperature, they have been my saving grace. Their gear is a solid bargain when you consider what you are getting for the price: stylish, everyday fitness wear, with a good fit. My own warning would be is to never put them in the dryer. I have notice they use elasticity a bit quicker than the more boutique legging shops.
Lineage
I was lucky enough to win a pair of lineage leggings as part of a yoga challenge. One wear and I was hooked. They are some of the best fit leggings I have ever owned. What I enjoy most about them is that for a girl just getting into fitness they are your dream leggings- there’s enough compression for aerobics, but enough stretch to make it a solid yoga legging. Plus the patterns are eye catching and amazing.
Fractal.9
Fractal.9 leggings were some of the first yoga gear I ever bought. All their gear is bold and sassy, but I absolutely have an obsession with their sweet cheeks cut. They have an adjustable length, and in hot yoga they can’t be beat. I am so happy that Fractal.9 has created such an necessary staple designed with the plus body in mind.
Personal Record
Personal record makes what I consider one of my favorite pairs of leggings. The fit is great and the waist has a lot of support and does not slip during heavy aerobic exercise. Also, they’re like wearing a Liza Frank sticker on your body, which is pretty much my life goal.
Lola Getts
Lola Getts hands down makes my favorite black legging. I don’t want to call them basic, because they aren’t. They fit like a dream, transition from day to night, and have excellent compression. They are expensive, but they last forever. Seriously, they have made it through more thunder thigh rubbing than any pair of fitness pants I have ever had.
Skirt Sports
Skirts sports offers us girls something a bit different. Don’t worry, each skirt had shorts or leggings underneath, making it the ultimate plus size girly girls run gear. But don’t be fooled, skirt sports clothing is designed for serious runners, with all the right support and moisture wicking a girl could ask for. Plus, oh the pockets! Their skirted capri is one of my long run go tos.
Abomb Apparel
Abomb is fun yoga brand, that offers custom fit pants. While not suited for heavy aerobics, Abomb pants are the perfect partner in crime for getting flexy. They offer more stretch and give than a compression pair. My leopard leggings have a scrunch butt which show off my assets and make me feel like a sexy yoga goddess.
Breeze Activewear
I had my first workout in Breeze leggings this week and I was impressed. These leggings are cut extremely well for pear shaped girls. I enjoy that they offer a little more thigh and butt room, with out compromising the support in the waist and stomach area. Rarely do I find leggings that fit my pear shape so perfectly.
Yogaletics
Yogaletics creates amazing prints and thank goodness designd them with no annoying camel toe creating center seam. I love yogaletics so much because they are constantly rotating designs. Plus the understand that there is no such thing as a legging that works perfectly for every exercise, so they create variations to support different types of being active.
K-Deer
I’ve been obsessed with this brand for awhile and I only recently found they offer plus sizes. I’m saving up for this awesome pair of neon striped leggings because I was born to have my body clad in neon and doing so while also raising to fingers in the air to the stereotype of women not being able to wear stripes is the best feeling ever!
Z
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Offered by Norstrom this brand offers practical work out gear that is flattering and reusable. I have a lot of love for their reversible pair of leggings. What girl doesn’t love being able to have her fitness gear go the extra mile? That said, do not wear them for a work out and expect to reverse them for the next day. That’s just nasty.
Torrid
This set just speaks to me on so many levels. Personally I haven’t worn Torrid gear, but people keep telling me to check it out. This set is making me go gaga, so as soon as I have the monies, girl it is on. I think anything that reminds the world I am a star, is a must own.
Pink Lotus
Pink Lotus has just recently begun offering plus size gear, but they are coming in with a bang a rang. This particular look caught my eye because its what I imagine what euphoria looks like in a workout gear twin set. I like that they are kicking off their line with bold prints, because they understand the plus size world doesn’t need another store offering an uninspired black fitness legging.
Manifesta
I feel these shark attack leggings were made to worn on the work outs during shark week. I don’t own them, but I want them. I think about this often, the amazing visual pun that could be made. The inside joke that could keep me giggling through a tough workout. Manifesta is a often loved plus size work out gear brand and makes its solid bet when searching for fitness fun leggings.
Katie K
Katie K is a newer discovery for me, but I am loving how there leggings are perfectly designed for running. A nice side pocket allows for storage, which not all leggings provide. This is a main selling point for a girl like me who has already had to put her phone in a bag of rice several times due to phone damage from boob sweat. With pants like these, I wouldn’t have to rely so much on Uncle Ben.
Marika
Marika is my best kept secret, well Marika purchased at Marshall’s. It’s the brand that no one know about, but is a great inexpensive brand. Plus any company that makes metallic splattered leggings needs to be on my list.
Rainbeau Curves
Rainbeau curves is love by some of my favorite plus size yoga goddesses. They make great prints and are exceptionally affordable. I love that they are so active in the community and do more than just create great active wear, but also support some many amazing women who are amazing examples in the plus size fitness community.
Just Curves
Just Curves gets the inovation award. I really appreciate what they are trying to do to not only create great plus size work out gear, but all reinvent those items to better support plus bodies. A great example of this is the Oneder suit, which provides compression on the back as well. I’ve been lusty after this lace and purple since it came out, mostly because i feel like it might be the sexiest thing to wear working out, ever.
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