In The Thick Of It

prettydressesinthelaundry:

We recently interviewed the lovely Amanda Stilwell, the creator of In The Thick of It. In The Thick of It is a plus sized, fashion based blog that has seen great success since it started. Here is our interview -

• What inspired you to start your blog?

I was inspired to start my blog because I had already been posting my outfits and outfit ideas for years in Live Journal’s “Fatshionista” community and on a few Flickr groups.  As social media shifted, I decided to pursue my own blog and hone my styling skills and work on developing my place in the plus size fashion community.

• How would you describe your style?

My style tends to be a mix of classics staples and trendy pieces.  I usually curate a new look/feel about twice a year.  This summer I started “Season of the Witch” which is a look I’m loving even still - it’s a grown up goth look with lots of layered accessories and pretty textures in monochromatic tones.  

• What is your favourite item in your wardrobe at the moment?

he favorite pieces in my wardrobe right now are my sheer button-up black shirt and my R&J handbag (both seen in this look http://inthethickofit.tumblr.com/post/12621224454/the-buttoned-up-sheer-black-shirt-ive-already )

• What has been the highlight of your blogging experience?

I was honored to be asked to be on the tumblr fashion spotlight page.  I’m in awe of how my little photoblog has taken off.  I continually feel blessed and look forward to all the wonderful possibilities 

• What is your number one style tip?

My number one style tip is to just be authentic.  Figure out what *your look* is.   I stay within my (often meager) budget and over the years have curated a collection that speaks to me.  Sometimes this means saving for months to buy the perfect bag and sometimes it means thrifting carefully.  Another tip is that I tailor a lot of my clothes to really get a great fit.

Visit Amanda’s lovely blog - http://inthethickofit.tumblr.com/

Thanks to prettydressesinthelaundry for the interview and welcome to my new followers! 

I have some exciting outfits coming up this week - and some ideas for holiday party looks.