by Glitter | Oct 16, 2017 | Fashion, OOTD
There’s some pretty crazy things I’ve done for the sake of blogging. I think walking down an active city street for “authentic” New York photos has to be one of them. Red light. Go! Go! Go! Green light . Quick get out of the road before you a become very large piece of gingham and denim road kill!! Yes, pose with that taxi while the driver of said taxi says creepy things to you. This is the big city and I was playing a weird form of sexy frogger. Personally , I think I set an all new high score. 
In my opinion, nothing in more important to city living, than a really amazing pair of jeans. These light wash jeans from Good American are still one of favorites. This is 100% because they make my butt look magical. If you’re late to my fall party, you might have missed the memo that I’m really into big sleeves or, as my boss called them today, “mutton leg arms.” 
While I at first thought my boss was weirdly trying to be cool, google tells me this is actually what big ass sleeves are called. It’s a thing. I prefer the french term, gigot. It sounds exotic as opposed to meaty. That said, I am really leaving lots of amazing jokes on the table that my inner 14 year old could make about being an expensive piece of meat. That’s probably ok, because feminism. 
I got my mutton leg shirt from Fashion to Figure. Gingham has the potential to come off a bit too country for my taste, but these sexy balloon like sleeves elevate this piece to cocktails and class versus the usual tractors and grass. To complete the look I added a vintage scarf from Hugo Boss in an autumn floral print and my favorite pair of city walking flats from Target. 
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by Glitter | Dec 3, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
Ugly Christmas sweater parties are my jam and fervently believe everyone should own at least one in their wardrobe. Personally, I have several, because I love Christmas and I am hoarder. Just over here speaking my truth from beneath a pile of festive sweaters and whimsical novelty socks.
My favorite place to get said sweaters is Blizzard Bay
-the creme de la creme novelty sweater shop on the fancy internet site of Amazon. I discovered them last year after falling down a massive google shopping black hole, and now I find myself a devotee. I purchased sweaters for myself and half my family from their shop. I wasn’t paid to say this; when you put a themed light up sweater in front of me, my heart just skips a little glittery beat.
And since my whole family had sweaters, Data needed to have one too. You can’t see it super well, put his little sweater has a green sparkly tree on it and matches mama. It’s like Mother Boy, Christmas edition. I found this pupperific sweater in Target, while I was trying to avoid filling my cart with all the glittering festive things. This gem slipped through the cracks and this photo makes it all worth while. Data looks so dapper. I’m such a proud mama. Proud enough to order customized Yankee candles with this picture and mail them to all the people I want to impress.
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by Glitter | Nov 17, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
I was in New York just a few days and needed to take photos of my outfits for my look book pretty much as I wore them. However this particular outfit was… problematic. See I had absolutely fallen in love with Good American jeans, so I had a pair of their black denims rush delivered to my office in NYC. Specifically for this shoot. Specifically for this look. Specifically so I could come up with a reason to buy another paid of the pants I loved.
The Plus Size Jean Let Down
However upon arrival, I was sorely disappointed. The pants that had fit me like a glove in the lighter shade, were like a jig saw puzzle to put on in the new darker color. I literally had to lie down on my bed, suck in for all it was worth and say a long well thought out prayer to sweet baby Jesus to get these jeans on. I actually cut into my finger pulling the zipper up- it was that much of a struggle bus. They were easily two sizes smaller than the pair I had originally purchased… but they were marked the same.
Making It Work
I was in a make it work situation. I did not have anything else planned let alone packed to wear. I had put all my eggs in these jeans. Which obviously was dumb, because here I was watching those eggs drop through the leg holes and make a figurative yolky mess. But, I had to press on. So wearing the world’s tightest pants, I literally wobbled down the street to my office, praying that none of the seams split until after I got the photos I needed.
Human Denim Sausage
It bothers that I cant exactly explain just exactly what was so off with the fit. I climbed the stairs to the shoot with little to no problem. Normal walking was hard. Everything felt like I had been made into some gross human sausage that some one was aggressively squeezing so it would pop out of the casing dramatically. But yet to onlookers they looked banging, while internally I felt them mash my precious organs to tiny little bits.
Great Photos. Terrible Plus Size Jeans.
I got up there and I modeled through it. I got the shots. My ass looked fabulous. But while I love this look, I got to be real with you. These jeans sucked. They were terrible. And right after the camera stopped, I raced to rip these off my body to send them back to the hell they came from. And now I sit here thinking about how those Kardasians probably wont give me my money back. How I will probably be out $200 because their fit is inconstant between washes. How I was a sucker and I deserve exactly what I got. I still think the blue 02 wash is amazing, but seriously anything else be very very very wary of. Weep womp.
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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 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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-the creme de la creme novelty sweater shop on the fancy internet site of Amazon. I discovered them last year after falling down a massive google shopping black hole, and now I find myself a devotee. I purchased sweaters for myself and half my family from their shop. I wasn’t paid to say this; when you put a themed light up sweater in front of me, my heart just skips a little glittery beat.
