The sweatshirt has taught me that you can look like a plus size queen while be comfortable AF. So I’ve decided to dedicate today to threads that scream ” I’m so excited for all that is Christmas!!” while at the same time being the perfect thing for that Mindy Project binge watching session you have planned for the evening with your best friend, wine.
Perfectly Festive Pajamas
Sleep with yuletide cheer, people. Also, Ive included the pajamas I wore in my recent Sunday Spiel video which I can personally testify are wonder of comfort. Also, lets not even pretend here, Target is KILLING the theme pajamas game. For reals.
Not the amazing “making it rein” seems to be sold out online. Lame. But not lame? These amazing alternatives. It’s like an ugly sweater, but more comfortable and easier to asleep drunk in.
Ah the laziest way to say Merry Christmas. Be like that cool girl in high school, wearing a t–shirt and some how still looking better than everyone else. Apply that roll on lip gloss girl and own the room.
I want all of you to know I made this backdrop. You know casually taping (because the backs weren’t sticky enough) 400 some bows to a random wall in Austin, Texas to make plus size fashion Christmas magic. Actually I can’t take all the credit. I was helped through the whole process by my amazing photographer, Chelsea. She also “back seat bowed me”, ensuring the colors and patterns were evenly spaced and aesthetically pleasing. I will never look at the placement of a peppermint striped bow so casually again.
Christmas Renegades
It took 400 bows, two rolls of tape, 2 hours, a never ending playlist of yuletide hits and a wall we did not own to complete this whimsical design. Hell yes, we were yule time bandits, holiday hooligans, Christmas renegades! Well, as rebellious as two girls covering the world in pretty bows can be. We were inspired by a photo background that blogger, Splendid Rags created and offered our own softer take on the idea. The end result rivaled an Anthrolopogie store window, which is pretty much every slightly quirky hipster girl’s dream.
Christmas Grafitti
The best part about this is that not one passer by seemed concerned in our endeavor to deck the walls with boughs of bows. Most stopped to comment on how pretty it was. We joked that must have walked away thinking, “Man, I love living in Austin. People do the coolest things here!” because we were doing a cool thing like cool people in a cool city do. Maybe we should do this cool thing more, make it some sort of new festive graffiti. Like yarn bombing, but for the holidays… Christmas bombing! I like it.
We’ve Been Scrooged
Sadly within 24 hours the grounds crew for the building we assembled this master piece on, Scrooged us. I woke up the next day to find that some Grinch has removed every single trace of our festive decorating.Not a single bow in sight. No more sparkle. No more glee. Just a plain white, Christmas-less wall.Weep womp.
I had been planning to do a Christmas kitsch look book for months, because I love a good theme. So as holiday themed bojangles, baubles and trappings started to appear, I snapped them up. In my mind I was going to create something gloriously over the top. But, then, things changed.
Nerding Out Over the Holidays
Some how as the themed garb piled up, the ice cold heart of mine melted. Instead of being obsessed with the theme of Christmas, I became fascinated with it. So instead of shopping for theme t-shirts, I began reading about it’s history. I wondered where today’s traditions came from, why we celebrated in all the weirdly beautiful ways we did. Well before the Yule tide, I found myself engrossed in Christmas.
A Visual Love Letter
So what was set to be a silly set of images that were set to obnoxiously scream Christmas, became more subtly themed and sentimental. They made me think of the snippets I read and all the wonderful new things I learned. Decorations from the Mayans, Pagans and Shaman. Traditions from the Turkish, Dutch and Germans. Christmas is this amazing amalgamation of cultures and religions and superstition; it’s a beautiful piece of artwork in the form of celebration.
Finding my Christmas Spirit
It’s weird that this year, of all years, my Christmas spirit is off the charts. This is the year I don’t even know if I will be celebrating with someone or if I will be alone. A lot has changed in my life and the airlines are a cruel master. So this Christmas I might find myself alone with my pup. The weirdest thing is, I am totally ok with it. Because this year, I finally get why everyone sees the lights, the trees, the reindeer, old st nick and nutcrackers and their heart sings out. Maybe this year the music is a just little bit more audible because there’s another loud, brassy and potentially annoying singer in the chorus.
So I kind of decided this week all my future jackets will be faux fur, because wearing them is like wearing a cloak of teddy bear love. I actually loved them so much that for the last look I got stuck between two vests, before choosing one for the look book. So I’ve decided to provide a little round up of all the affordable plus size faux furs I got my beady eyes on. Because like Pokemon I want them, I want them all.
As an FYI, both furs I am wearing here are shown in the options below. Most of the below furs cost $75 or less, some are as cheap as $15! There is 100% an option for every fashion obsessed lady killer at every budget!
In My Shopping Cart Right Now
So let’s start with the furs in my shopping cart right now. Because I can never have enough of this stuff. In fact, before finishing this post I purchased one- can you guess which one is starting a new life at the house of Glitter?
Classic Plus Size Faux Furs
If you are buying your first faux fur, I’s start with a basic staple piece you can wear again and again. I love the styles below for their timeless relevance.
Fun & Funky Plus Size Faux Furs
Have you graduated from the house of fur basics? Step up your fuzz game by rocking one of these quirky and bold faux furs.
Plus Size Items Trimmed in Faux Fur
A little nervous to take the full fur plunge? Check out these amazing items sprinkled with fur for a more subdued look.
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When I first indulged in this hot pink plus size faux fur jacket I remember I had to convince myself to buy it. It was such a debate. I mean did I really need to be clad in radioactive bubble gum furriness? That’s not adult attire. Luckily, drunk me did me a solid and finally pulled the trigger on this now epic purchase. However, it’s not just another silly investment made my drunk fingers, this jacket has taught me things. Here’s what I’ve learned from wearing a bold, out of this world jacket.
Standing Out Is Scary.
I remember the first night the nylon lining of the jacket slid over my arms for a night out. I was terrified. Everyone was going to be looking at me. I was going to be a spectacle. I remember that pit that sat heavily in my stomach as I approach the first bar. It was like an anvil pinning me to the car seat. And in that moment I had a choice, I could leave the coat in the car and have another normal night in normal clothes or I could experience a different, unpredictable night clad in trippy choif of magenta magic. And even me- a text book extrovert- debated my choice heavily and nervously before finally caving into the unknown.
Taking the Leap is a Conversation Starter.
When you wear a bold item, it serves two purposes. First, you look informed as if you are aware of trends that the rest of the world hasn’t caught onto. Second, you have this false halo of confidence. To wear something bold and fearless leads the world to think that you are just that- a bold mother trucker that don’t take no crap from anyone. But, drinks- oh you’ll take those. But there’s a rare third benefit that I think may only be the fruits of an investment in a statement fur- tactile introductions. I’ve met more people as a result of the them, petting, batting or flat out laying against my fur. It’s a drunk hello in the most splendid of ways. Everyone loves a good snuggle with hot pink fur.
Taking Risks Creates A New Kind Of Confidence.
It’s funny, there’s a rare nuance to confidence that is bred when you approach something anticipating failure and instead succeed wildly. There’s the warmth in facing your fears. There’s the pride- pride that you trusted your own judgement. Even if it was scary. Even though it was hard. Lastly, there’s the “damn I’m good” good vibes that only come from standing out in a crowded room of strangers. The longer I wear this crazy ass jacket, the more I find confirmation and peace in my opinion that I can wear anything. Sure it may not be my every day attire, but it’s there waiting for me when I need a little push to break my pattern, to trust myself and just let my confidence shine.
Risks aren’t just manifested in bizarre fur coats or other daring ensembles- they are everywhere. And I find when I feel stuck or too comfortable, that taking a chance on something new and scary is exactly what I need to keep moving forward and to remember myself in the process. It’s terrifying and sometimes you fail terribly, but at the very least you learn some amazing new things about yourself in the process.
Shop This Look
This outfit is composed of some of my favorite fashion essentials topped with an insanely bright, bonkers and beautiful bold faux fur jacket:
Shoes: These are from Sam & Libby’s Collaboration with Target. They are my go to kicks for a night out where my feet don’t ache. I love the little leather bows and how they add splash of girliness to a basic black flat
Tshirt: This is a plain black t shirt. I got mine from Old navy, but serious everywhere sells a black v neck.
Jacket: This faux fur pink parade is made by the Scottish brand, Isolated heroes. They are an inclusive brand offering small sizes all the way up to plus. They also will provide custom sizing upon request if your current size isn’t available. So finger snaps to them for being awesome.
I want all of you to know I made this backdrop. You know casually taping (because the backs weren’t sticky enough) 400 some bows to a random wall in Austin, Texas to make plus size fashion Christmas magic. Actually I can’t take all the credit. I was helped through the whole process by my amazing photographer, 
So I kind of decided this week all my future jackets will be faux fur, because wearing them is like wearing a cloak of teddy bear love. I actually loved them so much that for the last look I got stuck between two vests, before choosing one for the look book. So I’ve decided to provide a little round up of all the affordable plus size faux furs I got my beady eyes on. Because like Pokemon I want them, I want them all.
