by Glitter | Feb 16, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
We all know I am a sucker for a bold, sassy, fearless, menagerie of color print, and this lovely faux wrap skirt from Nyata meets all my technicolor needs. I like this brand for a few reasons: First they don’t use numbers for their sizes and instead choose positive adjectives to describe each size on the spectrum. Would you rather wear a size 20 or a size “amazing.” I’d choose amazing any day, because I am every day. Always. Self love, high five yah’ll.
Second, is the meaning in the name of the brand itself. Nyata means “real” in Indonesian, and Amber the designer created the label to encourage women that regardless of their size they are a real person, and important part of this magical world.
Lastly, Nyata boasts lots of staple prints. The type of timeless patterns that I believe endure beyond a single season. I believe every girl should own one bold printed frock that emerges each year with the same bravado it radiated the year before. I feel these prints have those types of chops.
I love being bathed in colors and wearing this skirt just makes me happy. It’s the type of print you look down at and just smile because it’s a bold display of fabric emotion. How can a girl not be happy candy-coated in such lovely hues?
I wanted to keep the styling simple and let the skirt be the star. But life isn’t simple, and either am I. Let’s be real, I am complicated mess. At least my fashion sense is a true reflection of self.
OOTD Details:
- Multi-My Way Skirt: NYATA
- Chambray Shirt: Old navy last season but I like this alternative
- Magenta Cardigan: Forever 21 Plus
- Shoes: Groupon
- Scarf: Vintage Les Copains
Note: Nyata provided this skirt for me to style, opinions and reflections on the item belong solely to moi.
by Glitter | Jan 25, 2016 | Fashion, OOTD
Its almost that time of year again where couples profess their love and I take a lonely drunk picture of myself to celebrate that I am yet again single on Valentines Day. While the alcoho-chocolate bomb holiday is still a few weeks away I can’t help but find my eyes distracted by all the cute red amore themed garb. So I decided to just bite the bullet get all cute and share my take on a little sweet hearts day number. It’s red, it’s floral , and damn it- there are bows. Multiple bows. More than one! I curled my hair for this; I am clearly giving it my all.
Bow Back Top: Forever 21
Floral Jean: Code Bleu Denim
Flats: Kate Spade: No Longer available, but I like this pair from the same line
Jewelry: A random smattering of stuff aquired during my travels
by Glitter | Jan 15, 2016 | Fashion, Trends
I have been noticing that these seasons plus size swimsuits have a sneaky streak of Gothic wonder in them. Gothic style is known for being dark, mysterious, and vintage inspired. Gothic fashion draws inspiration from Victorian arts and in some case punk subcultures. This season I’ve enjoyed seeing exciting uses of lace, hardware, and bondage elements in water ready garments.
As a girl who used to rock a faux hawk and loves a bit of magic, I am digging the romantic bewitching under tones of this cruise seasons beach wear. Here’s some swim looks that are sure to cast a spell on you, and that spell is lightening your wallet and officially putting you on beach sass patrol.
Forever 21: Mesh Panel Swimsuit
I love the bondage feel of this suit and it reminds be of the complicated lines of traditional Gothic architecture. If harness straps don’t make you feel like a sex goddess, I am not sure what will. I can imagine pairing this with a velvet choker and a don’t give a funk attitude. This one piece is oooozing with confidence.
Bonsoir Bella: Lightening Suit
This retro styles bikini in funky holographic lightening print is electric. Plus, it’s also versatile. I can imagine the top doubling as the perfect partner in crime with a black pencil skirt on a rocking night out. I am a sucker for sparkle, and this suit meets all my needs: Versatility, uniqueness, and cut designed to flatter and lady’s curves.
Le Noir Luxe: Vicieux Latex One-Piece Swimsuit
This suit is a winner for so many reasons first the latex look screams “I’m feeling that 50 shades of gray vibe” while the full coverage still provides support and coverage for those of us who feel more comfortable in a full piece suit. The deep plunge accentuates and highlights the girls, while still lifting and supporting them with sassy bondage inspired straps.
Rue 107: Arianna Black Lace Bikini
Get lacy and a little racy with this romantic black lace bikini from Rue 107. The fabric pulls vintage feelings while the cut is undeniably modern. This suit evokes a dark Victorian romance with a hint of mystery. It’s like you’ve got a secret and that secret is that you are sultry vixen oozing with confidence and a touch of girly flair.
Lane Bryant: Strappy bandeau bikini with hardware
This hardware bedazzled suit is ready for some, well, hard wear. This sporty take on the gothic trend, is a more accessible interpretation for the everyday girl. The metal accents are fun and flirty, and the playful take on the harnessing, makes this suit an easy way for any girl to throw an appreciative nod to the dark side.
by Glitter | Jun 22, 2015 | Fashion
This fancy pants plus size blogger had one hell of a week. First I suffered through what can only be called the death star cold. It was like all the snot from all the noses in the world decided to move into my respiratory system and executed a hostile take over. It was the worst. In the midst of all this, I found out I needed to be better by the weekend because I was flying to Paris! So basically my week was all: “hack hack. cough cough. What the hell am I going to pack? I need more Kleenex. Macaroons for every meal! Why is that Lifetime movie not on iTunes yet? cough cough. sniffle” Here’s a a round up of what I wore this week.
On Monday I got sentimental AND sporty. I combined deep thoughts with a sassy pair of City Chic clearance harem pants, a Forever 21 crop, and a Fabeltics tank top worn backwards. Because sometimes I do that- wear clothes backwards. I’m rocking my favorite pair of nike air max (they’re sparkley!) and wistfully dreamy gaze off into the sunset.
On Tuesday I tried my first dress from Gwynnie Bee, this little Triste number. Not too shabby if I do say so myself. I wore this stain glass masterpiece with a tutu from Charlotte Russe Plus underneath to ad a pop of pizazz and some extra length I desperately needed.
On Wednesday I took amazon scarf and tied it as a cute tube top. I layered it over a basic cotton staple skirt from Primark. I kept the vibe chill and sun rays soaked in by complementing the look with my favorite pair of vintage shades and my go to teva flip flops.
Thursday meant round two of my Gwynnie Bee arrivals. I paired the this beach print dress from Jete with an orange crocodile belt and a cardigan from Forever 21. For accessories I wore basket weave shoes and gussied up my bun with a string of artificial flowers.
Friday I had this weird 80s lazy rocker chic look going on. Check out my Madonna inspired lace fringe top from ASOS worn over a pink swimsuit top and leather look leggings from Macy’s. I wore my favorite worn out Clark’s brogues with a pair of aviators that somehow ended up in my house, but definitely aren’t mine.
Saturday was little hippy dippie as created a quasi festival lucky, which I then proudly donned at the arcade. It was a festival of gaming! The peplum crop top is Eloquii paired with black leggings and a kimono from Swimsuits for All. I wore it all with my absolute fav metallic crocodile shoes from ASOS and necklace a friend purchased for me in India.
Sunday’s look rounds out the comfort parade. I pared my mesh sleeved top with basic back leggings and a fringe scarf I made myself out of an old t-shirt. It might be the only craft I ever did successfully.I style the look with a delicious s’more frappacino and Crocs. Don’t hate on my Crocs. They’re comfortable and I love them.
by Glitter | Jun 7, 2015 | Fashion
Monday’s look screamed “SUMMMMMER” loud an clear. I kept it simple pairing a dress I scored for $15 off Groupon with some vintage jewelry I inherited from my mother. I added a super sassy pop of color with a pair of teal sandals from Target.
Tuesday I notched the weird factor up to an extreme and rocked this anime inspired look. I paired a t-shirt from my last visit to Disney World with acid jean shorts worn over purple disco pants (both from Amazon). I topped off the look with an Old Navy Sweat shirt, Nike Sky Hi Dunks and some earring from Sparkle City Jewelry made of actual sprinkles!!
Wednesday I kept it oh so classy while also keeping oh so fun. I paired a bright sexy secretary blouse from Monif C with a bold splatter painted skirt from Miss Guided. I accented the look with Crocs ( yes, Crocs!), a light up ring from Target, and my adorable pooch- Data.
Thursday I brought some juicy thighs and some tribal realness. I paired an adorable romper from Rue 21 with a vintage blazer from Calvin Klein. I accented my waist with a fun belt from Lane Bryant and styled the look with a top bun, some of my personal earrings, and that light up ring (again).
Friday is about comfort in the house of color and glitter. I let me favorite theme tshirt (from Woot) be the star of the show. I styled the look with a big sassy scarf bow. Because if I don’t wear at least on head bow a week, I get cranky.
Saturday I continued my tradition of rocking my finest swimwear. I strutter my stuff in a Forever 21 Fatkini with a scarf-turned sarong- that I purchased from Amazon. I styled the look with some well worn Tevas ( God, they are so comfy), vintage sunglasses, and again that little pink, light up ring from Target.
Today’s outfit was a little bit of love for my new home state of Texas. I giggled hysterically at this Skinny Limits food truck. My life struggle as a mantra on a mobile machine of food. I’m wearing a chambray dress from old navy over Lola Getts leggings. I top the Look off with a Goorin Brothers Hat, a sassy obi belt, an Hermes scarf, vintage earrings and my favorite cowboy boots that I picked up in Brasil. Lets not forget the amaze balls Texas straw which I snagged from Five Below, the one store that I really feels understands all my kitsch needs.
And that’s the week in review. That’s it. There’s no more. I swear. Stop reading. The End.
