In The Thick Of It

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!

Plus size swim ideas

It’s summertime again and time to think about poolside and beach ideas.  Here are a few that are perfect for plus size folks

On the left is a more classic look - I love the polka-dot sunglasses with the gorgeous cut-out halter one-piece. 

On the right is pulling from the neon trends of this summer. Paired with bright sandals but mixing it with natural elements in the bag and shoes.

And of course I don’t know about y’all, but I am LUSTING after that hilarious donut pool float.  Perfect for the fabulous unashamed fat folks out there.

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 

Reader Request
Hi! So, I have two weddings to attend in June, and zero dresses, and a small budget — maybe $150-200 max. I’ve been limiting myself to eShakti - my bottom half is a 22 and my top half is an 18, so I need the customization aspect. I’m still totally overwhelmed though. Ideally, I need to just find one dress that I can change up. Wedding #1: old bar friend, super drinking party wedding. Wedding #2: my dad is getting remarried (this is the intimidating one), reception at a local art gallery. HELP. 

Ok.  So there are some options on eshakti, but since you’ve already explored there, I thought I’d give you options elsewhere.  If you have specific eShakti dresses you want me to style for you - send them my way!

I picked the dress on the left because it’s the style of dress that will fit your bottom half even if your bottom half is many sizes larger than your top half.  It’s a very beautiful dress that I think can work a few ways.  I’ve styled it here with classic accessories

The dress on the right is probably out of your comfort zone, however I think it can be styled a few different ways to make it more trendy or more classic.  Here it is styled more trendy.  It’s also a shape that can be tailored very easily to different measurements.  You could also easily turn this into a dress you can wear on dates by pairing it with a cool jacket (like a structured leather jacket) and tights and boots!

Wedding look two ways

DKNYC plus size wrap dress, $139

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.

Prototypes and apologies

Hi folks.  It’s been an intense week here in Chicago - the death of friend calloutqueen and my best friend gave birth - just a rollercoaster of emotions personally and within the community.  So I haven’t been around and I’m sorry, though I’m sure you understand.

I’ve been not super fashion focused, but I’ve had this idea in mind for a while.  I love the button up look that’s happening right now, but wanted to find another way to execute it.  I decided to try it with a spare shirt I had around (I have been chopping collars off of button-ups to make into elaborate jeweled collars). I plan on perfecting the cut and doing this with some long sleeve flannels and other button ups.  It’s not quite perfect yet, but I thought you all would enjoy seeing my creative process.

Shirt - thrifted
Skirt - ana - sz 18
Bra - Wacoal
Shoes - Franco Sarto
Jewelry - Forever 21, thrifted 

All flannel all the time.

I know, I know y’all.  This blog has become the flannel and boot zone lately.  But what can I say?  It’s still winterish in Chicago and I’m just feeling a little bit Daddy lately.

Leather Jacket - INC sz 1X
Jean Jacket - GAP sz XL
Flannel - thrifted, XL
Chain necklace - topshop
Scarf - Macys (last year)
Jeans - Target - 18
Sweater - H&M - XL
Boots - jeffrey campbell Gene (via soulstruck)
Bag - R&J couture 

I’m a 5’9” queer fat femme and approx size 18 

Suited floral

I don’t have to dress in business professional outfits all that often, but today required it.  I felt a need to pop a really bright shirt today.

Suit - Old Navy (jacket 18, Pants 18)
Shirt - thrifted
Earrings - Forever 21
Watch - gift
Glasses - SEE
Shoes - Franco Sarto size 11 

The Jeffrey Campbell Chain ‘Gene’ Boots

So guys.  I fell in love recently.  With these boots.  I’d been lusting after them for months and when I got an email from solestruck last week that they were available in my size, I dropped everything to purchase them immediately.  I honestly cried when I put them on.  They’re so beautiful.

This outfit is just something quick and nighttime casual…rest assured you’ll be seeing a lot of these boots.

Boots - Jeffrey Campbell ‘Gene’ via solestruck
Black Jeans - Target, size 18
White v-neck - Alfani sz M
Grey hoodie - Target, sz XXL
Jean Jacket - GAP, sz XL
Pins via etsy
Necklace - forever 21
Earrings - Target
Glasses - SEE

 I’m a 5’9” queer fat femme and approx size 18