Outfit – Caped VBO

May 10, 2013 by · 32 Comments

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It’s weird, I like to think of this blog as a ‘body acceptance’ blog, I’m fat, I like who I am & I don’t have too many body issues. I am me. Yet I still find it hard to embrace the VBO*. I see Rachele rocking hers and I think “damn she looks amazing!”. I’m scared, I’ve been layering my body con dresses, i’m taking baby steps.

I actually debated sharing these photos, but after looking at them a couple of times, and seeing all the amazing ladies who do rock VBO I decided to just go for it. I’ve shown off my belly in a crop top and underwear (here), why can’t  I do it in a tight dress? I felt good, I think I looked pretty good & if anyone can accept seeing my belly, I’m sure it’s people who read my blog.

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Please tell me I’m not the only one who dresses up now and then to try on new outfits? I didn’t go out wearing this, I just wanted to figure out some styling options for my new Galaxy Cape! Yes! I AM IN LOVE! It’s reversabe, one side black, the other an awesome galaxy print. It also has a hood!

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I kind of feel like some kind of superhero wearing it! It is so swishy and the motion it makes when you walk. I can just imagine someone wearing it in a movie, they walk in slow motion and it just billows out behind them. Yep. Love.

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Dress – Suzanne Grae | Cape – Black Milk | Shoes – Wanted | Body Harness – Made by me :)

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 *VBO - Visible Belly Outline

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Aussie Curves – Time Saver

May 9, 2013 by · 13 Comments

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This weeks Aussie Curves theme is ‘Time Saver’. I have two go to dresses when I’m in a rush. You’ve seen the other one before HERE, so I thought I’d show off my 2nd favourite.

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This dress is super comfy! Because of the style, it makes my hips look a little larger, but it helps create the illusion of curves. I’m very straight up and down, so I like that!

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It’s starting to get colder so I threw on a cropped cardi, however I ended up wearing sandals. I’m trying to get as much wear out of all my open shoes as much as I can before I have to start keeping them warm. You can just make out the slight tan marks from my holiday.

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I don’t wear make up most days, so that is a time saver in itself! Generally my make up routine is mascara, lip balm & a little brow zing.

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Dress – Katies (Size 2xl) | Cardi – Some cheap store in Adelaide | Shoes – ASOS | Necklace – c/o Nicole Fendel

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Plus sizes & dresses from Spiegel

May 8, 2013 by · 4 Comments

I’d never heard of Spiegel until recently, but when I was browsing their site,  I was pleasantly surprised that they have a range of plus size clothing! While they use the straight sized images to showcase the items, I found myself really loving some of the pieces.

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Lillian Cardigan | Anna Tee | Andrea Blouse | Ashley Tunic | Jenna Cardigan

The above items are available to a US 4x (26w) and often in a few different colourways. Like your leopard print cardi with orange instead of black? They do it!

Given the chance to pick what I’d feel most comfortable in, I’d choose a dress. I’m a dress a wearer. I love the fact you can dress them up or down to the occasion. You can wear it alone in the summer, or add some stocking & a jacket in winter. At the moment, I’m in love with the range available from Spiegel.

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Mallory | Melanie | Isabella | Sequin Stripe | Faux Leather Shift | Knot waist 

 They have some really on trend designs at the moment. The structured shoulders of the Mallory dress, the very popular shirt dress combo in the Isabella dress. Faux leather, yep & don’t forget about some brilliant colours!

The dresses above are from the straight sized section, which some items go up to US 18 (Australian 22).

Which dress would you choose?

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My Ultimate Birthday Wishlist!

May 7, 2013 by · 6 Comments

 Today marks ONE MONTH til my birthday. Yep, after much discussing with my Mum, then my Dad, a couple of friends, a calculator, I managed to work out I was turning 27! Please tell me I’m not the ONLY one who forgets how old they are!? So here is my crazy epic wishlist full of things I can’t afford. Tis a dreamlist!

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  • THE ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY PACKAGE!! Return tickets to my spiritual homeland, aka New Zealand, to attend the Armageddon Expo with the “You shall not pass” Hobbit tickets. Accommodation for a week. Visits to Weta and some Lord of the Rings tours. Also getting to meet Ezmae! (Optional extras I would not say NO to would include a night with Richard Armitage or Dean O’Gorman).
  • Zana Bayne Leather | ZB stuff  has appeared on my wishlist a few times. I’ve been following Zana online for years and it’s been amazing seeing her get all the success she deserves. Her items are amazing! My top two wishlist items are the CC-Harness – $115 & the Gemini Harness – $210.
  • Noir Sunglasses by Miu Miu | I’d love these is the red, pink, blue or silver glitter. I’ve wanted these glasses forever, so much so, that when you google Miu Miu Noir glasses, or sunglasses, my blogs on the first page, and in the images. I NEED THEM!
  • Giant Dinosaur necklace by Tatty Devine - £135.00 | An item i’ve wanted for what seems like forever. Sadly, the AU$ is crazy. It’s better then it has been, but it still makes the necklace $205au. But isn’t it AMAZING!?
  • Pentagram Ring by Pamela Love - $161 | I just LOVE LOVE LOVE this ring. I don’t mind it in the bronze either, which is $92, oh and course the $1610 diamond version is beautiful!
  •  Buckle up boot by TS14+ - $269.95 | In red! LOVE these! I have one pair of tall boots for winter, oh two if you include a pair that need to re-soled. But the red in these are just fantastic! I’m enjoying wearing red now that I’m no longer pink-haired!
  • Benefit Cosmetics – I love Benefit Cosmetics, I only have 2 full products, but I’ve used a few of their samples, but I love them. A couple of my most wanted products are The porefessional, Watts up, Fake Up & It’s Potent.
  • City Chic Voucher – I’m really liking a few of the items up at CC at the moment. My favourites being THIS one and THIS one. (Oh, and I also wouldn’t say no to ASOS vouchers!)
  • Mouse Ballerina Flats by Marc by Marc Jacobs – $248 | Urgh, seriously, how ridiculously cute are these shoes! I think I may be a bit scared to wear shoes worth this much money though, but hey, at least they are flats, so they would get worn more often!

I also have 2 wishlist boards up on my pinterest, which I update regularly with all my wishy wanty goodness. So make sure you check out my Fashion wishlist & Non fashion wishlist.

I never expect presents, but I do like cards. I grew up being taught to appreciate cards, so cards mean the world to me. I’m pretty easy to buy for though, I love everything. Anything that glitters. Stickers. Shoes. Stationary. Candles. Owls. Fandom (Lord of the Rings, Labyrinth, Doctor Who, to name a few). Jewellery, I’m a silver wearer, but i’ve started wearing gold & I love natural gemstones. Make up. Clothes.

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