by Glitter | Oct 7, 2015 | Fashion
Sometimes you buy a gorgeous plus size formal dress for a special occasion, and despite you best efforts it arrives after the event. You can either mourn the opportunity to rock a gorgeous gown, or gussy yourself up and do a mini photo shoot before sending the wonder dress back to it’s fashion home.
This red stunner from Chi Chi London makes me feel like I am in Paris, drinking an expensive drink and talking about skiing or hunting or whatever else rich people from the 1920’s did. I’ve just recently discover this brand and frankly I am smitten, literally some of the most darling plus size prom and formal wear I’ve seen. The best part about a well-made evening dress? Throw on a good pair of shoes and some sassy earring studs and you are good to go. Simple styling. High glamour. What’s not to love?
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by Glitter | Sep 13, 2015 | Fashion
So recently Ive been getting a lot of ” where do you buy your clothes” and ” you must spend a fortune on your wardrobe.” While I do spend a pretty penny on the latest trends that I can’t live with out, I also am a ninja of clearance rack karate. Personally, I prefer to save my buckos for those pieces that really matter and make my closet horse whinny in euphoric delight. For everything else? I am straight dimestore diamonding it up.
In order to prove just how marvi you can look for just a few bucks I partnered up with Fatshion by the Pounds to do a $50 dollar haul. Th goal was simple, you have 50 bucks, what fantastic fashion can you find? 
Here’s what I nabbed from left to right, top to bottom:
- Vintage 70s zig zag vest- $3.58 Goodwill
- Light blue t with navy feather print- $2.99 Gap Outlet
- Gold+ Silver abstract long pendant necklace- $1.50 Good Will
- 80s mint triangle print tank- $3 Rue 21 Outlet
- Straw summer fedora- $1 Walmart
- Lavender snake textured rain coat- $10 Piece Unique Consignment
- Periwinkle 50’s style fit and flare dress- $14.18 Kohls
- Cream plastic bead necklace- $1.50 Walmart
- Cream flower studs- $0.50 Five Below
- Fuchsia Ikat print cotton skirt- $1.44 Old Navy
- Black cropped pants- $8.27 Maurices
- black and white striped sunnies- $2 Rue 21 Outlet
Total Spent:$49.80
You can check out Amber from Fashion by the Pounds’ haul here.
Later in the week I’ll be sharing tips on how to nab the best deals, sort out the best sales, a sexifiy yourself with second hand goods. Stay tunes divas!
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by Glitter | Aug 31, 2015 | Fashion, How To
Super excited to create my own style spin on this amazing Karina Dress. I challenged myself, I pushed my boundaries and used this currently cotton candy pink clad noggin to flower the purty Penelope Dress with 3 fabulous fashion variations. We’ve got floral go with the flow cool, bloomin’ and ready for business, and peonies be popping night out look. Which one is your favorite?
Floral Go with Flow Cool
I make the most of a dress by using a belt to reduce the height to a more proper tunic length. I spice it up and add a dash of cool by donning a funky homemade t-shirt fringe scarf (tutorial here) instead of a necklace. I pack a punch with cheap but chic gas station sunglasses and use simple black leggings and mint t- strap sandals to complete the look.
Bloomin’ Business Casual
I made my hair look all fancy using this very simple tutorial I love. Its seriously is so easy peasy and your hair looks gorgeously curly when you take it out. Hell yeah, two day dirty hair that still looks deliciously good. I brought the tangerine accents in the Penelope dress forward by adding my pretty and perfectly peach blazer from Target. It gives this look a classy corporate style an unexpected pop. I kept all other accents very neutral and simple- black peep toe flats, a cocktail ring and vintage pearl earrings.
Peonies be Popping
The final look is made to surprise. I use one of favorite style tricks and lengthen this party dress by adding a black tutu underneath. The tutu adds length and structure- which is important. That way the dress won’t fly up while I’m getting down with my bad self. I added some visual interest by adding a thick black leather bow belt and metallic leather earrings. I created an unexpected charm to the look by ditching heels for reflective mint loafers. I love pairing unusual flats with dressy looks, you’re more comfortable AND you make a statement,
A huge thanks to Karina Dresses for providing this sassy frock for me to wear and style as I pleased. I truly loved it and I can’t wait to take this glorious garb for a night on the town. The vintage floral is amazing and I love that the colors in the print are bright and unexpected. It’s not your typical floral dress. FYI: They didn’t pay me to say that. I have truth syndrome. I can’t lie. I love this dress!
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by Glitter | Aug 15, 2015 | Fashion, Fitness, Inspiration, Life
I am so so so excited to kick off the first day of my first Instagram challenge! It isn’t a yoga challenge. This isn’t a fashion challenge. It’s a life challenge! The idea is simple. Take something something that scares you, pushes you, challenges you, makes you uncomfortable or might even seem impossible… and give it a try. Wear that crop top. Try that head stand. Talk to your manager about that raise you deserve. Stop lying to the food delivery guy, there is no roommate.
And don’t just do it. Do it with gusto. Do it with sass. Do it because none of us should wait to live. It’s time to make the impossible, possible.
One thing I’ve learned over my journey is that the first step is ALWAYS the hardest. We want to encourage you to take that step with some extra sassy motivation and prizes. Because every body loves presents. EVERYBODY.
We have some super rad sponsors:
So how do you enter?
You don’t have to post everyday for a chance to win, just at least once during the challenge period – August 15-31. Each new challenge you take on is a new entry. Simples!
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by Glitter | Jul 26, 2015 | Disney Inspired, Fashion
Fun fact, I didn’t actually get to go to the happiest place until college, when my roommates organized an elaborate road trip to the park in California. I suppose this is when i first realized I deeply relate to Aladdin. See I paid for this entire trip primarily by cheekily asking strangers if I could borrow a quarter. If people think you’re begging, you’ll be met with an outright “hell no, get a job lazy pants”. However, if you ask to borrow a menial amount- say 25 cents- they will give you the trivial sum, forget they did it, and keep trucking on with their lives. Over time those quarters turn into dollars, which turn into 10s, which eventually can result in $358.25 of victory spoils from a local coinstar machine. I deeply regret not taking a picture of me lying on a bed, draped in my cloak of newly earned George Washington plunder. Sigh. The opportunities in life I have missed.
For this Jasmin inspired looked I rocked some serious Amazon search magic. This turquoise jumpsuit is a nice alternative to the two piece Jasmin wears and looks less cartoon cosplay. Not that cosplay is bad, it just has it’s time and place. I also lock down Jasmin’s signature necklace– a score at just over $4. The remaining jewelery I used items I already had- a pair of my gold earring’s I inherited from my mother and a long gold necklace, because one necklace is not enough for a plus size princess. I finished the look with a chain head piece from divalicious jewelry and gold sandals from ideel.
For Jasmin’s royal make-up I added a very thick cat eye with an otherwise neutral eye. I added a soft pink lip to complement the existing look and not draw focus off the eyes. Jasmin’s signature hair is impossible for a white girl with stringy hair to rock. As an alternative, I curled my hair, using her trademark center part as a nod to the character’s normal hair style. The result is an updated and fresh princess look.
Now to find my street rat of a lover and take a ride on his magical carpet. However, let him have a dog instead of a monkey. Monkeys throw poo and I am not down with feces projectiles.
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