by Glitter | May 22, 2016 | Fashion
So recently I invested in a classy bedazzler, because I decided my life needed more sparkle. I imagined myself in a 100% rhinestone encrusted jumpsuit, sparkling like the glitter bomb I am. However, after about 15 minutes with my new favorite heat backed crystal heating gadget, I realized I would have at most 20 stones in me, before I got bored and moved on to something else.
So I put my mind to use and tried to brainstorm an appropriate 20-30 stone project, that would really add some glint to my glam, with out leaving me on the floor, with burnt fingers and cursing the world. I should note when it comes to crafting, I usually accidentally light something on fire or end up super gluing my thumb to my forehead. I was made to buy, not construct- for the sake of humanity.
However, I found this bikini top during a shopping trip to Forever 21 and fireworks went off in my my brain. “I need rhinestones,” It spoke to me. “You have rhinestones. Let together and have beautiful beautiful fashion babies.” And I listened because when clothing speaks to me, I this ears sit down, perk up and take those magical words in.
So the next week during one of those three hour meetings that you want to claw your eyes out, I was smiling. As we discuss return and delivery and [insert whatever business jargon you want] I was giddily rhinestoning my bikini top. And it didn’t look good, it looked freaking incredible.
And I’m obsessed with it. It’s this amazingly sassy and glamorous suit, that no one else has. BECAUSE I MADE IT. This is especially important because I have a giant bag of craft projects I tried to complete, only to give up, and buy something similar. I just wasn’t built to craft. So actually being able to complete something AND have it look awesome was a rare gift from the style sirens.
And then it just snowballed from there. I found this amazing tulle skirt from Deb, used my favorite Vera Wang necklace as a belt, and coated my lips in a vicious electric shade of red-pink. I am just feeling myself so hard. Because I crafted, and it was good……and no one died, I didn’t burn my house down, Data still has a tail, and my hands remain unglued. SUCCESS.
by Glitter | May 7, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
So I had been online stalking Rue 107 for awhile and hemming hawing over buying something. Then two weeks ago, doing my standard plus size fashion scan, my shopping finger basically went into spasms. This suit, it had to be mine. It’s unlike any other swimsuit I have ever seen. It’s sporty and sexy. It’s surprisingly full coverage and it shows a bit of salacious skin. I had no choice I had to buy it.
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 sporty white skirt thrown over it. And I look good, damn good.
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.
I’ll just be over hear alluding to your sexual fantasy. But definitely not participating. I’m a good girl after all.Now I am just going to swim off all the allusions I have just made. Chilling out and looking oh so so so fine. Triple snap, hip sashay and hair flip.
by Glitter | Mar 23, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
I knew it was going to be a gorgeous day today and I knew my body was in need of some necessary Vitamin D. So I got all bossy pants, with el captain of the conference room and demanded the afternoon off. Oh man, it was the best decision ever. I spent lunch time hiking through the wildflowers at Mueller park with my pup. Afterwards, I had earned the only worthy reward- a few hours in the sun by the pool.
I have been dying to throw on this pineapple print suit ever since it arrived. It’s got such a fun retro feel and I’d never given Torrid swimwear a whirl before. In short I am fool because as I learned today, I was really missing out.
The top makes the girls look amazing. I own lemons, but in this suit they look like cantaloupes. That’s like a miracle right there folks. I am ever so grateful for the va va vooooom. For those who asked, I am wearing a size 1 on top and a size 2 on bottom.
I also like this suit because its a great first bikini for a plus size girl. Not everyone is ready or comfortable bearing a lot of skin. This suit is super fabulicious because it’s just a little more revealing that a tankini, but more flattering and definitely more bold.
Huge shout out to Torrid for making amazing swimwear and providing me this adorable suit to try out and review.
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.
by Glitter | Jul 12, 2015 | Disney Inspired, Fashion
Up where they walk, up where they run, up where they stay all day in the sun.
Wandering free, wish I could be, part of that world
I think Ariel was talking about Hawaii in that song. Well that what I think when I’ve been singing it while prepping for this look. When I was a kid I got really into Beanie Babies. Like REALLY into them. I bought and sold those suckers like they were high ticket stocks. Buy! Buy! Sell! Sell! I actually made so much money that I was able to cash out early and pay for exchange trips to Brasil and Finland. I come from a long line of weirdly obsessed collectors. It’s a thing. My mom was way into collecting pretty much anything that was collectible. Our house was like a museum and spent most of my childhood fear I might break pretty much anything I touched. I suppose that one of the reasons I relate to Ariel so much. We’re both collectors. But the connection runs deeper, we’re both women forging our own paths against what our respective cultures tells us is status quo. Ariel is the Disney bad ass and I am here IRL blonde counterpart.
I took a little liberty with Ariel’s look because I feel like it’s what she would have wanted, if you know she was actually real. I am wearing a metallic “Shell Yeah” imprinted tank purchased from asos, paired with a sea foam green stretchy pencil skirt from Amazon. Underneath I am beach ready with an amazing jelly fish print bikini from Swimsuits for All. For accessories I rocked a metallic clam necklace I picked up here in Hawaii, a pair of super comfy sneaker style flats from Target’s collaboration with Sam & Libby, retro inspired white shades from Charlotte Russe, a five below beach tote and a sea urchin looking hair accessory I purchased somewhere in the dark depths of the internet.
For make up I kept it super simple. I dotted the face with some sunscreen because I am preventing a future of leather face. I let my sunglasses carry my attitude and added a pop of pink on the lip to as a nod to Ariel’s rosy lips. For my hair I rocked her signature side hair part with straight hair. I used my “sea urchin” barrette to sweep my bangs out of my face and up my sex appeal. Turns out wearing a flower on the right side in Hawaii is a public announcement you are single and ready to mingle. So I wore it there, because I am.
Overall the look was sassy and fun and oh so mermaid with an issue following society’s orders. Also this photo is the closest I will ever come to a wet t-shirt contest. Enjoy it. I look good.
