In The Thick Of It
Queer fat femme. Fat fashion bargain hunting. Living in Chicago.
I’m still without a good camera, but I just had to share this recent photo of my hair. It has faded to the perfect shade of pale pink. I love how pretty and bright it is - it looks especially great with all the black dresses I’ve been wearing lately.
Keep an eye out for an upcoming giveaway. I’ve got a slew of goodies for two of my readers! I cannot wait to share.
I promise some good photos from this weekend - Hope you all have a lovely one!
Fifty Ways to Tie a Scarf from Scarves Dot Net here. It says forty but they are adding new ways to tie scarves every day and if you click on a scarf there are detailed instructions and sometimes even a video to show you how to tie it. This site also has fabric care for scarves, and how to tie the following scarves and more (and numerous sub categories):
- bandanas
- circle scarves
- head scarves
- rectangle long scarves
- skinny scarves
- square scarves
- wrap scarves and tons more - you get the picture: everything you ever wanted to know about scarves.
Coordinating outfits without being matchy matchy
While I never really want to MATCH my date, I think it is fun to go out while being arm candy for each other. I had an entire evening planned with S and we wanted to look amazing. His vintage floral shirt with skinny jeans and jewelry from topman paired well with my slightly 90s grown-up goth look.
Oh and I had fun changing my forever 21 necklace to be an upside down cross - the wonders of altering your own jewelry! :)
My outfit
Dress - H&M basics sz L
Tights - Target
Necklaces - Forever 21
Jacket - GAP
Shoes - Jeffrey Campbell Gene boots
The sheerest of the sheer dress
Another new piece for my summertime looks. Of course since it’s still quite cool in chicago, I’ve paired it with a lot of layers.
This dress is so great for layering - I’ve got it here with leggings, but could easily also go over another dress, a slip, or even jeans.
Sheer Dress - Forever 21+ 2X
Camisole - St. Eve (nordstrom rack), XL
Leggings - Forever 21+ 2X
Boots - Vince Camuto
Jacket - GAP
Cross Necklace - Forever 21
Crystal bullet necklace - etsy
Pyramid earrings - Wilson/Clark imports
Glasses (both) - SEE
Quartz Ring - Stone and Honey
Belt - Nordstrom Rack - 1X
Hair by Heather of Black Hearts Hair House, Chicago
Bounce with me
Last night was the Big Freedia show and i needed an outfit I could really dance in. I bought these amazing fringe-edge booty shorts (below) to wear to the show
However, I couldn’t get any great photos last night, so I basically wore the same outfit today with different shorts and fishnets.
Shirt - Chanel 666 shirt - Sz XL from killercondoapparel
Shorts - forever 21 - Sz 16
Fishnets - Target - Sz 1X
Necklaces - Forever 21
Boots - Vince Camuto (via nordstrom rack)
Denim Jacket - GAP - Sz XL
As the weather warms up I’ve found myself coveting (I know, I know) a…. girly white or blush pink frilly lace or linen/crochet dress — to wear of course with a leather jacket or denim vest, a few pounds of chain necklaces/rosaries/what have you or an arm of studded bangles, and either my combat boots or serious ankle boots. Or under or over, like, a leather bustier thing. Or with a studded belt and a flannel shirt and a beanie hat. Or with green military accents like Amanda put together here. Or with tights, frilly socks, and super chunky black sandals. AAAAAHHHH
Check out the looks I put together for my pal morningmidnight! I think white lace is perfect for the summer (even for the summer goth)
A few weeks ago I wrote about queer fashion and I asked for Femme-identified folks to send me photos for a collage I wanted to make. I received some lovely emails, photos, comments from that post.
Here is the result of the collage process. Thanks to everyone who submitted. If you didn’t include your tumblr name in your email and you’d like me to add it, please send me an email or ask!!
So this happened today. I went pink! My stylist really wanted to try something new and I’m always game for that.
I dig it. I think it will play well with my most black wardrobe. My pop of neon for the spring is MY HAIR. Who needs a Cambridge satchel? ;)
Jean Jacket - Gap, sz 14
Stripe shirt - Nordstrom Rack, sz XL
Suede Skirt - Forever 21, sz 16
Tights - Target sz 1X
Boots - Jeffery Campbell Gene
I had a request from verybusyandimportant for a plus size look reminicient of Shannyn Sossamon from Rules of Attraction. This is what I came up with - delicate prints paired with good outerwear - very no-fuss but super cute.
Dorothy Perkins knit top, $35
Feather top
Blouse
Dorothy Perkins short jacket, $59
Old Navy denim jean jacket, $40
Old Navy skinny fit jeans, $40
Lauren Ralph Lauren straight leg pants, $85
Woven flat, $90
Short heels, £40
Bright shoes, $80
Backpack bag, $80
Forever 21 layered chain necklace, $8.80
Wildfox Couture peacock necklace, $59
