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| Dress/Eshatki (gifted) | Vest/Ashley Stewart (also worn here)| Tights/Sonsee (gifted)| Shoes/Chinese Laundry |
Monday, December 29, 2014
My Style, eShakti's Dress
The ordering process was easy breezy:
Choose your item,
Decide on any type of customization either size and/or style. There is an additional $7.50 for this service. (In my case it was size)
Submit your measurements (eShakti shows you how to take measurements),
Now, customize the style (change the hem length, neckline, sleeve type, I chose knee length)
and waalaa, it was done! Seven days after my order was submitted, my dressed shipped, four days later it arrived.
The dress looked fab online and I fell in love again when I received it. The color was pretty spot on, the only difference I noticed is online it looked more like a pencil skirt instead of A-line, but that was a plus for me. The dress is fully lined, constructed extremely well, and the quilted fabric gives it a very structured feel and look. I was nervous about the fit (the only thing I have ever had costumed tailored was my wedding dress), but for sending my measurements instead of being there in person, the results were quite impressive. The dress fit across my chest but loose in my shoulders and around my mid section, however I chalked that up to not having the proper equipment to measure myself. All in all I am pretty happy with the quality of the garment and eShakti’s service and would give them a B+.
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| I had the option to remove the pockets on the dress, but I absolutely adore them! |
Give eShakti a try and let them know Delilah sent you by using "pumpsandstudz" in the promotional code box at checkout. You will receive a 10% discount on your order. This offer is valid until 1/18/15.
Have you ever order anything custom or customized anything with eShakti?
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This is a sponsored post: eShakti gifted me this dress, but all thoughts and opinions expressed are solely my own.
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Thursday, December 18, 2014
A Black Suit
An alternative to the lbd.
Black suit c/o Simply Be | Vintage Patent Clutch c/o Mommy | Earrings via Bauble Bar
It's lbd season but sometimes a black suit can be just as fun. The satin accents on the jacket and pants make this suit particularly holiday friendly but can extend beyond the season for other events, weddings etc.
My hair of course is a u-part unit (my hair on top/extensions on bottom) by my lovely sister who's currently taking orders. For inquiries, contact Pretty Curls 247. PS Leave a comment if you want a full post on this.
I also have two amazing contests running ASOS gift cards and the most luxurious white shirt, basically ever from Lafayette 148. Enter today, winners selected tomorrow!
Photos by Lydia Hudgens
- Repost by dzzfashion.blogspot.com - Source::http://www.andigetdressed.com/2014/12/a-black-suit.html
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
30PlusStyle:LBD Lookbook
My first outfit post of December is my 50th post and the last one for the 30plusStyle collaboration. For this last post we are showcasing little black dresses with two guest bloggers: Cynthia from Flight of the Fat Girl & Jennae from Green and Gorgeous.
My blog is the only place where I kinda lay back and go with the flow. In every other aspect of my life, I am constantly planning, setting goals and probably to a fault (it's the control freak in me.) I want to know how, where, what, and the when, but as much as I try bringing that concept over into blogging, 95% of what you see on this blog just sort of happens.
Things worked out better than I could have planned. Perhaps I need to let the way I handle blogging spill over into everyday life??!! I am sure my husband would appreciate that.
You don't always need a plan, sometimes, you need to breath,
trust, let go, and see what happens ~ Unknown
trust, let go, and see what happens ~ Unknown
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| My Look: Bodycon Peplum Dress/Forever 21+ (Old) | Hat (sold out) & Vest/ Ashley Stewart | Studded Belt/Torrid (Old) | Suede Wedged Boot/Jessica Simpson (Old)| Leather Jacket/L. Bryant (last worn here) |
Lastly, I will miss collaborating with the ladies of 30plusStyle, it has been a wonderful ride!
Until Next time, STAY FAB!
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PrettyPlusPep
http://flightofthefatgirl.com
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PrettyPlusPep
http://flightofthefatgirl.com
http://www.greenandgorgeous.
Source link::http://pumpsandstudz.blogspot.com/2014/12/30plusstylelbd-lookbook.html
Monday, December 15, 2014
New In: Eloquii
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The New In section at Eloquii is pure wow! So many great holiday pieces, most of which I'd wear far beyond the season. And...(this is the best part) there's a 40% off site wide sale. Amaze.
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- Repost by dzzfashion.blogspot.com - Source::http://www.andigetdressed.com/2014/12/new-in-eloquii.html
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Gift Exchange —
After nearly five years of writing about the issues that matter most to fat people, we are doing something we’ve never done before: ask you for help.
We’ve supported a great number of worthy projects over the years because we strongly believe in supporting our fellow fatties as they create public awareness of what it’s like to be fat in a fat-shaming world. We’ve shared our personal experiences and we’ve interviewed experts who shatter the current paradigm of “eat less, move more.” And we’ve done all of this because, like you, we want our voices to be heard.
And we’ve most certainly been heard.
We led the fight against fat hate groups on Facebook, which are now virtually extinct. Go ahead, try to find a group like “There’s a weight limit on leggings & skinny jeans.” They’re non-existent.
And when the Strong4Life campaign began shaming fat kids, we responded immediately by blogging every single day about why stigmatizing fat kids is dangerous and wrong. We even managed to obtain the support of the notorious fat-shamer Dan Savage.
In the end, we convinced Alan Guttmacher, director of Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), to write a letter denouncing Strong4Life.
The fact that a representative from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) spoke out against the Strong4Life campaign even got the attention of the BBC and led to the premature ending of the horrific billboards.
We’ve meticulously documented and mercilessly mocked an entire season of The Biggest Loser so you wouldn’t have to. We’ve fought discriminatory employment practices at CVS Pharmacies and Michelin Tires. We’ve shamed Carter’s Children’s Clothing out of supporting fat-hating “health” campaigns.
We’ve done all of this because we wanted to have a strong platform to defend our rights and our integrity as fat people.
And we’re tired.
It’s not easy to maintain a daily barrage of in-your-face citizen journalism or to motivate people to join an ongoing fight to shift attitudes and behaviors toward fat people. It’s even more difficult when you’re asking people to fight the good fight based solely on the goodness of their hearts.
And so, we are asking you to help us ensure the future of Fierce, Freethinking Fatties by helping us bring our website into a new era of sustainability. We need a new website.
Not only will this new website be more functional and useful, but it will enable us to include advertising that will enable us to finally compensate our bloggers for the great work they’ve doing for years.
Personally, I have resisted the urge to monetize this site out of principle, but lately you may have noticed that the content is not coming quite as hard and fast. As I said, our bloggers are starting to feel burnt out and life has a way of interfering with these kinds of volunteer projects. We have some fresh new faces among the ranks who are eager to refresh our ranks, but we still need those long-time contributors to keep this ship upright.
If we can monetize the site to the extent that we can pay our bloggers per submission, then not only would our existing stable of bloggers have greater incentive to contribute, but we would be more able to attract more new bloggers would may provide a much-needed perspective.
I realize this is all “making the sausage” information that blogs don’t usually share, but I have always felt that our readers have as much a stake in Fierce Fatties as the bloggers do. That’s why we put new bloggers to a public vote.
As much as we take credit as the content-creators of this blog, it’s you, the readers, who have kept us going this long. For five years, the thing that has motivated most of us is knowing that you read each and every post, that you share our content with others, and that it has helped you and many others in the struggle toward self-acceptance.
And now, for the first time, we’re asking for you to help us back.
We have launched our $2,000 IndieGoGo campaign/contest.
Despite Santa having been fat since Thomas Nast created the red-suited image we know today, he has been blamed for being a poor role model and an enabler of fat kids everywhere.
We want you to vote with your money, even if it’s just one dollar, on the Santa you love the most: Skinny Santa or Fat Santa.
If you donate $10, you’ll have your choice (while supplies last) of the following books:
- Body Respect by Linda Bacon and Lucy Aphramor
- FAT: The story of my life with my body by Jean Braithwaite
- Read My Hips:Â How I Learned to Love My Body, Ditch Dieting, and Live Large by Kim Brittingham
- Viral Nation by Shaunta Grimes
- 10 Steps to Loving Your Body (No Matter What Size You Are) by Pat Ballard
- Dr. Deah’s Calmanac: Your Interactive Monthly Guide for Cultivating a Positive Body Image by Deah Schwartz
You can also get a life-coaching session with Tiana Dodson, a training program for eating disorder educators, a one-pound variety bag of caramels from Nirvana Sweets, or a customized knit hat from a long-time reader.
Any money we raise above the $2,000 goal and any money we don’t spend on website design will go to the 3rd Annual International Weight Stigma Conference, which is run by our Fierce Fatties alumnus Angela Meadows of Never Diet Again UK.
The Weight Stigma Conference is an inter-disciplinary event that brings together scholars and practitioners from a range of backgrounds (e.g., psychology, medicine, public health, allied health professions, education, sports and exercise science, social sciences, media studies, business, public policy, law) to consider research, policy, rhetoric, and practice around the issue of weight stigma.
We’re pulling out all the stops to make this fundraiser a success over the next 30 and we’re asking you to help as well. Even if you can’t donate, please spread the word about our Battle of the Santas and help us reach our goal of making Fierce Fatties a permanent part of the conversation about fat people.
A million thanks to everyone who donated their goods and services to this fundraiser. And a special thanks to Tessa Shackleford of DumbKat Press for designing the dueling Santas. Check out her Etsy shop for the twisted artwork for that deviant iconoclast in your life.
Filed under: Themeless Thursday
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Saturday, November 29, 2014
Rival Style Challenge: Iron Bowl Edition
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| Sweatshirt-Victoria Secret (sold out online), Jeans-Lane Bryant, Shoes-Nine West(old), Sunnies-Target, Bag-Louis Vuitton |
It’s rivals week in college football, the week when long standing battles are fought on the grid iron! For some it’s not that big of a deal, but for most it’s a really big deal. Here in the state of Alabama one of biggest rivalries in college football is The Iron Bowl. For us football fans bragging rights are at stake, houses are divided, friends become enemies and the lines are drawn in the sand. It’s that fateful weekend that comes around once a year until the champion of the state of Alabama is crowned! Y’all know by now my loyalty lies with my alma mater, The University of Alabama!
I have mentioned before how the major aspect of expressing your fandom is through fashion. You can take it subtle and just wear your colors or you can take it all out and put your battle cry on your shirt. I am pretty sure I don’t know how to take it subtle. For a little fun and games I invited my blogger boo Pepper of Pretty Plus Pep, who is an Auburn Fan (boooooooo), to show us how she shows her love for her beloved Auburn Tigers.
I fell in love with this sweatshirt from Victoria Secret’s Pink collection instantly. Since it only came up to a large I wasn’t hopeful that it would fit, but boy was I wrong! It goes to show try everything on, you never know what will work! I threw this own with my boyfriend jeans and favorite red pumps for an amplified comfortable look.
So is anyone's alma mater playing this weekend? How are you expressing your team spirit?
J
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Monday, November 24, 2014
Peplum Hem
My preferred style of dress is something tight, below the knee, longer sleeved and slightly cleavagey. Enter the bargainously priced peplum hem dress from ASOS.
I ordered this dress in a 16 (my current size) initially, but found it pretty stretchy and spacious, and so due to my steady weight loss decided to try a 12 in both colourways – and they fit like a spray on glove.
The dress is made out of a stretchy thin cotton like fabric, and naturally I wanted smooth lines underneath it. I created this using a Freya Deco bra and some Maidenform shorts. The shorts I use are actually from TK Maxx where you can strike lucky every so often and find cheap shapewear. They are not as fitted as they could be, and I use them more to smooth and stop chafing.
No dress would be complete without a belt, and my current favourite is one I snagged in a sale at H&M – click here for a similar one from ASOS. I think the gold is perfect with both colourways, and these Simply Be heels really pull the look together.
I am 5’7 and this dress is a great length on me, bordering on almost being too long. Despite the extreme tightness it isn’t see through anywhere, and the neckline and sleeves are great. It does show up every lump and bump and of course my bra and shapewear are slightly apparent, but personally I don’t mind that.
The ‘red’ dress is more of a burnt orange, which I was not expecting but I am quite happy with as I have several red dresses. The navy blue is nice and dark and gives it a different and, in my opinion, more sophisticated look.
The dress keeps it’s shape really well and doesn’t need ironing, and the peplum hem is made out of the same fabric and so hangs nicely. The dress has no zip and so needs to be pulled on – a winner in my eyes!
What do you think of the peplum hem dresses from ASOS? Will it be making it’s way into your wardrobe?
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Friday, November 21, 2014
9 Plus Size Glam Holiday Dresses
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Party time! Who's ready? Um...yeah no one. That's why it's time to figure it out.
Gothic Maxi Dress | Forever Unique Lace Insert Dress | Chi Chi Plunge Neck Beaded Maxi
It's that time! Ok, if just for a moment let's pretend it's not stress inducing, freezing cold, madness. Let's only focus on the fact that you have tons of reasons to dress up, yay! ASOS Curve has an incredible assortment of affordable evening and cocktail dresses for fancy shmancy parties. I find evening wear the most challenging. The plus size options can be a bit matronly but these are so chic. There's a lot about holiday 2014 that's looking fab to me but this is a great place to begin.
Paper Dolls Bandeau Leopard Trim Dress | Chi Chi Lace Bardot Dress | ASOS Red Carpet Embellished Shift Dress
Maxi Dress with Embellished Top | Lovedrobe Art Deco Dress | Little Mistress Embellished Dress
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Saturday, November 8, 2014
Do You Have an Airport Travel Bra? I do, Vanity Fair Lingerie
I have been part of the Vanity Fair, Women Who Do Campaign by Vanity Fair and even penned a post highlighting one of the women who do- my mother! But getting to the heart of this campaign, are the bras. Being a full 38DD or 36F as I was so lovingly corrected, playing around in a bra that supports me and doesn’t feel like I am rocking one? Well… next to a sports bra, I have found another option!
My Airport Travel Bra from Vanity Fair Lingerie
The Vanity Fair Lingerie team sent me a few that wowed me, so of course I had to share with you a few of my faves from the range and let you know about another option to play in!
The Vanity Fair Back Smoother?
Hello Airport comfort. Hello I can wear all day and jump around with my niece and nephew. Hey boo, hey. I wasn’t sure about the name of it, not really caring for the backfat issues- they are there, but I was more concerned about the girls, and pleasantly surprised!
There are so many more, let me share!
Vanity Fair Lingerie Fit Tip: In the perfect-fitting bra, your breasts will appear to rest halfway between your shoulders and your elbows. Any lower and it’s time for a new one!
That one is my fave, but there are so many that you can shop, at Vanity Fair Lingerie!
Make sure you check out their uber dope Facebook page, with all of the images from their Lift Tour in partnership with Dress for Success!
ABOUT VANITY FAIR® LINGERIE
For 100 years, Vanity Fair lingerie has been the brand that women look to for undeniable support, lift and a little bit of luxury. Making style and comfort effortless for every woman, Vanity Fair offers feminine and beautiful lingerie available in styles that are trend-right and feature sleek fabrics with clean lines for a smooth look under clothes. With sophisticated color palettes and minimalistic prints, Vanity Fair bras and panties are great for everyday wear. The Vanity Fair® brand is part of Vanity Fair Brands, LP, a Fruit of the Loom® company headquartered in Bowling Green, KY.
This is a sponsored post, but my excitement about finding an airport bra is my own.
Do you have an airport bra? Have you played in Vanity Fair Lingerie before? Which shape is your fave?
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Friday, November 7, 2014
Fashion Blogger Spotlight: Ashley Rose of This is Ashley Rose
Did you enjoy getting to know Becky of Mrs Bebe Blog last week? It’s amazing how many talented, gorgeous, and savvy plus size fashion bloggers are out there…from all over the world!!
Today, I’m so excited to bring you a popular blogger from Down Under…Australian blogger Ashley from This is Ashley Rose. I’ve been following Ashley Rose for a long time, and I’m always impressed by how well she seems to understand her own personal style. She tends to gravitate towards black, white, and cool shades of red and cobalt that really work with her fantastic dark hair and ivory complexion. Ashley is always sporting pieces from trendy retailers like Asos, but she manages to give everything she wears a sophisticated and classic edginess.
Ashley Rose is a plus size blogger YOU NEED TO KNOW!!!
Meet Ashley of This is Ashley Rose
Blog: http://www.thisisashleyrose.com/
Height: 5’8 1/2″ (174cm)
Age: 27
Location: Melbourne, Australia.
I used to run an online vintage clothing store that targeted smaller sizes. To market my store I started a blog, which I adored! However, I ran the blog from behind the lens with a model. When I decided to step down from running the store, I really had such a deep love for blogging that i just couldn’t give it up. Throughout all my procrastinating about what to blog about, my friends and family possibly finally got sick of me and stepped in, suggesting I blog about my own personal style. As they say, from there, the rest is history!
What are the challenges, if any, you face in being plus-size?
Fashion wise, it would be having the option to replicate runway style outfits. It can be such a hard battle to hunt down the options, from multiple stores, to create the perfect outfit! It isn’t easy and you really need to love shopping. Unlike for our [straight-size] counterparts, it’s pretty next to impossible to walk into a store and create a head-to-toe look!
What’s your favorite thing about being plus-size?
Being able to be involved with such a fabulous community. With the growth of the plus size industry in recent years, so too has the social side evolved (even in little Australia). The events, groups, and new friendships were an aspect that could only be have been dreamed about a few years ago!
What’s your favorite thing about being a blogger?
The main perk is the options that it brings to my wardrobe. I will admit that being able to preview collections and get pieces before they hit the shops, makes me feel spoiled for choice and so very grateful! This, alongside the friendships I have made
across the globe, I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else – aside from my fabulous day job that is, which blogging led me to! I am a very lucky lady!
Who/what are your favorite designers/brands?
ASOS, 17Sundays, Mynt1792, IGIGI, Target, Susans and Jacquie E. I’m also understandably obsessed with thrifting!
Describe your personal style.
Classic but with edge. I like to try and emulate aspects of the runway that suit me, but put my own twist on it!
Any bloggers currently on your radar?
I love all the favourite such as GabiFresh, Nicolette Mason and Girl With Curves. Recently, I have also been reading Beauticurve, And I Get Dressed, My Name is Fahi, Musings of a Curvy Lady, and LisaMosh. I also love a scroll through our Australian #aussiecurves hashtag on Instagram during my lunch break!
Anything else you want The Curvy Fashionista’s readers to know?
I am an only child, work in e-commerce, have the cutest fur babies (both a cat and dog), don’t own leggings, complete procrastinator and absolutely cannot keep my car clean…. but have a colour coordinated, style coordinated and immaculately clean wardrobe. #gofigure
Hope you enjoyed meeting Ashley Rose! Do you already read her blog? Any plus-size bloggers you want to see featured? Let us know below!
Are you a plus size blogger who wants to be featured? Please make sure that you contact us, and we’ll be in touch!
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