Sample Sales!

There are two sample sales going on that I think you need to know about but you probably already do….

Jibri are having a sample sale at their Etsy shop where there are around 35 pieces available, mainly in sizes 16-18.

Igigi are also having a sample sale but unfortunately for the majority of us, its only at their San Francisco showroom *pout*. Sale takes place on November 12, 4-8pm and you need to RSVP to attend. See their website for more info.

Another sale which isn’t quite a sample sale but is a sale worth noting is being hosted by Maria from Corazones Rojos who is selling off some stuff because her closet is overflowing. This woman has great style and I’ve long been ogling her wardrobe but unfortunatly, I would only ever be able to fit one forearm into any of her clothes as they will mainly be sizes 14- 20. Still, I’ll be having a look once she opens up shop on Friday at 8am PST because just maybe…………

 

We Have a Winner!

Thanks to all of you for entering the contest, I loved all of your styling suggestions and have finally decided on a winner….

RUTH!!

…whose suggestion was-

I would wear this belt with the beautiful zebra print dress I got from the evans sale. It was only a tenner and it fits like a dream! I canny wait for the weekend so I can go out dancing in it, and that lovely belt would just set it off! (along with some nice purple courts )

I loved the pattern and texture clash that I visualised in my head along with the flash of purple to highlight.

Other ideas I liked were the suggestions of wearing it with neon and other bright colours, and those of wearing it back to front or as a necklace. Your imaginations were running wild!

The shop is now open and you can click here to visit. There are five belts available at the moment and I will be adding more over the coming weeks.

Lane Bryant is actually making me weep with want

Jacket- $399 USD

O-KAY now Lane Bryant, this is what I want you to come with. From now on when I hear you talk about catwalk inspired looks I don’t want to see anything less than the caliber you’re demonstrating here. After a rocky start you’ve proven that you can up your game and create a completely covetable item that any woman of any size would want in her wardrobe. This jacket is making me feel more badass by just looking at it. I’m glad you don’t have a UK store because I’d be in there right now thinking up a lie for christmas morning to explain why I’ve spent everyone’s gift money on myself. I love it.

Belt Giveaway!

I’m going through another all black phase that I seem to remember also going through around this time last year…

….this time round I think it’s the result of all the Twilight and True Blood I’ve been absorbing of late.

Jumpsuit- Evans

Jacket- Evans

Bag- Borrowed/ stolen/ liberated from my mom’s wardrobe

Shoes- Evans (yes, most of my clothes come from this one store)

Necklace- Mikey

Belt- Made by me!……. which is where the “giveaway” bit comes in.

Oh yes ladies, I am having a giveaway! I’ve started making belts (again)which will be available to purchase online from Saturday and between now and then I’m giving you the chance to win the one pictured…

…This belt comprises of strips of ribbon stitched to a black leather base and lined with satin. The ribbon is on the front half only and the back half is elastic with a press stud fastening. Belt will be custom-made to fit.

To enter all you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me how you would wear this belt and on what occasion. The contest ends on Saturday 7th November, 21.00 GMT when a winner will be chosen. Good luck! 

 

Take One Party Dress…

£50, Evans

……and make it earn its keep…….

Daytime:

Bag- £265, Reiss

Body- £20, Fashion World

Cardigan- $42- $46USD (depending on size) Zaftique

Boots- £70, New Look (wide fit)

Evening:

Velvet Shrug- $40 by Igigi at Curvaceous Chic Woman.com

Bag- £30, ASOS

Polkadot Tights- £14, (pack of two) Fashion World

Shoes- £85, Dune at House of Fraser

Earrings- £9 Dorothy Perkins

Item of the Week 30/10/09

$68 USD, Plus Size Fix.com. Also available in black, teal and tan. Sizes 1XL- 3XL.

 

 

Meet The Hardest Working Dress in My Wardrobe

I’ve had a few requests to post more OOTD photos which it has been noted, I rarely do. So at your  request and a poke in the ribs from Gabi at YFF (smiles) here’s what I wore a few days ago to go charity shopping. For some reason I always seem to wear thrifted clothes to go thrifting. It’s not deliberate, I guess I’m just sub consciously getting into the zone?

I don’t ask me why I’m looking down my nose like that. I have no answer.

Dress- Thrifted from COW. I live in this dress and never get tired of it.

Denim jacket- So old I’ve pretty much thrifted it from myself. Originally from Etam.

Bag- Save the Children charity shop. Bought it the same day photo was taken and liked it so much I started using it before I was even out of there.

Tights- We Love Colors

Plimsolls- H&M Mens dept

Belt- Evans

Bangles- Torrid

Earrings- Topshop

Shoot Me Now

Just seen this on the Harlem Loves blog  and its made me chuckle. Originally posted on the Refinery 29 blog…

 

Item of the Week 23/10/09

$250 USD, Jibri

Instant swoon-appeal! And if you want to go for the full Hitchcock look you can also get this headband which is currently sold out on Etsy but convo the seller for info…..

(click image to go to site)

L’essence de Cab Calloway

Who would have thought Chelsea boots would come back into fashion? Chelsea Boots! As with all things fashion it was really only a matter of time before they came round again but they’re not an obvious choice for me because they’re just so plain. I had a pair when I was at school but given that these days I like my footwear to be a little more distinctive I’ve surprised myself with this purchase from Evans. Supercomfy. They’re cushioned inside so perfect for stomping around all day and I can already see that I’m going to wear them til they’re dead. I might even buy another pair so that when these have departed to the footwear afterlife I’ll have another pair ready to carry the mantle- yup, I like them that much. 

I like that they’re completely plain with no bells whistles or frills but if I did want to add some va va voom I could get some of these from Ashes & Empires on Etsy……

Spats in 2009- who’d a thunk it?!