FFFWeek: Shopping With Friends

I missed the shopping soiree that was hosted by Marie Denee. As did my other 2 of my other roommates. So we went to Brooklyn on our own. Because a trip into NY is not a trip if you don’t venture into re/dress nyc… before I left for New York Lucie Lu sent me this dress to wear during my events. I felt like it was the perfect dress to wear during my city travels.

We left our hotel and first had some breakfast at a diner up the street from our hotel called Tick Tock Diner NY. We went because Karen from Curvy Canadian has a thing for diners. I must admit… I really enjoyed myself. I ordered french toast with bananas… yummmooooo!!!

During the weekend we called Karen, Snow White. Because she’s pale and she would wear red lips and is beautiful like a princess… Don’t you agree…

We got the waiter to take our picture Karen, Sarah (QueenSized Flava), and myself.

We took the subway to Brooklyn… what is funny is it seemed like every time we got ready to take a subway there was drama. We were trying to buy tickets and then this guy tells another guy from India he needs to go back to his country. It was bad because it was clearly a racist comment… but the man who said it also had an accent. As though English was not his first language. So after this incident, we of course remembered him because it was rather irrational that he would tell someone to return to their country. Now the line to buy tickets was ridiculously long. Well, imagine our surprise when “Señor Racist” comes and jumps in front of us in line by saying the guy at the window was his cousin. Did I forget to mention that it was 1000º in the subway and we were sweating and stifled? The guy in line behind us about lost it and I thought there was going to be a fight in the subway. But Señor Racist was all bark and no bite… but the guy in line behind us was a step away from stomping him into the dirt… lmao. Anyway we got on our train and headed to the greatest shopping destination.

I think we were in the shop for hours and hours. But it was amazing. We ended staying until an event they were hosting at 6pm. It was a preview of Sweetooth Couture because they would be walking the runway during the finale. I wasn’t sure it was my style… but what the hell. I love her. I want everything she makes now. I also saw two ladies that I remember from Fashionista! on livejournal and I’m just sick that the photo came out so blurry

Sarah in a Sweetooth Couture dress she tried on and bought.

Sarah and Rachel, the designer of Sweetooth Couture, were fighting over this skirt… it was going to debut at the finale event and we wanted it then. I ordered one though!!

This is Tangerine Jones… fabulous in every way!! She is my burlesque bestie!!!

I totally fell in love with this skirt. Also put this on my order form… Oh YEAH!!!

I can’t believe this picture came out blurry… GRRRRR!

My roomies again (with a wardrobe change by Karen)

Me again!!
Dress: Lucie Lu
Shoes: Impo (Off Broadway)
Bangles: Ashley Stewart
Earrings: Beauty Supply

Have you ever been to re/dress nyc? Do you have a favorite plus size thrift to shop?

DOTD: Some Kind of Weak

The title is real. I am weak and feel like poo… but somehow… still ended up getting tons of compliments. I have a condition that causes my body to overheat and I can’t be in the sun for long periods of time. I don’t mention it because I know my body and try to limit the time I spend in the sun. But today, even though I was in the sun for a short time, that combined with “my lady visitor” I was done. I feel like I’ve been stepped on with steel toe boots with spikes on the bottom.

Anyway… I didn’t think my outfit was all that… but that had more to do with my weakness than anything. I had to go to my bank to get a new card because my previous card was used fraudulently  without my permission. While I was with my banker she said she liked my look… but that I looked tired. I told her I didn’t feel well. She said I should head home and go straight to bed. Which I would have done… only I want to keep this blog going for those of you who are loyal readers. So here is my outfit for today. Does you body have limitations and you sometimes push it over the limit? What do you do in order to re-energize yourself? Where would you rate this look in comparison to one of your favorite outfits I’ve worn?

What I’m Wearing Today:
Dress: Curve Appeal Consignment
Necklace: Vibrant Artwear
Sandals: Payless
Earrings: Beauty Supply
Flower: Dots

FFFWeek: White on White Cruise

The cruise was amazing. There were visions of plus size fabulousness in white. There is not much to say. It was a cruise on a yacht with 3 levels where we sailed around for hours. Had a blast… pictures below (I’m rather lazy right now because I’m completely exhausted… If you have additional questions… put them in the comments and I will answer them individually)

I wore:
Dress & Earrings & Bangles: Ashley Stewart
Shoes: ebay
Head-piece: borrowed from my roomie – Sarah of Queen Sized Flava

These are my roomies: Karen, Jessica, & Sarah

DOTD: Longest Day

I read somewhere (twitter or Facebook) that today was the longest day of the year. I believe that even if it isn’t true. Why? Because today seemed to go on FOREVER. My job isn’t terribly stressful. It isn’t terribly difficult… but today seemed to move in slow motion. I felt like it was never ending. But despite my exhaustion… I still was able to take some photos.

The highlight of my day… my internet is back up and running… YAY!!!!

So today’s outfit was a last minute accident. I wanted to wear jeans and be comfortable but to have fun with it. I am not a huge fan of my makeup. I think it looked better in my head than in photographs. I love how the necklace I received in FFFWeek matches that of the earrings that I had previously purchased from the beauty supply.

Fun fact about this outfit/photo-shoot: my shoes are literally falling apart as I take these pics. I had to come home and throw those shoes in the trash. Seriously. Also, in the picture where my arms are on the beams… I look up and see…. A ginormous spider…no more pics in that location… lol.

Do you ever take pictures that you wish people could see all that occurred to get the shot? Was today as long for you as it was for me?

Outfit Breakdown: 
Stripe Top: Dots
Graduate Skinny Jeans: Torrid
Shoes: Payless (2 years ago… they died today… may they RIP)
Earrings: Beauty Supply
Necklace: Ashley Stewart – gifted (fffweek)
Belt: Flea Market
Flower: Target

I just spotted the spider… YIKES!!!

FFFWeek: Lane Bryant Blogger Conference

I can’t believe that God blessed me to be able to attend Full Figure Fashion Week®. And as you know I want to give you play by play and to be as honest about what I experienced so you feel like you were there.

My first event (although I arrived late because of my transportation) was the Lane Bryant Blogger Conference. I missed the beginning but below you will see my pictures from the event. Now when I arrived, I arrived after the lunch break and they began with discussing the fit of their clothing. They explained that for jeans there should be a U shape. I will do a YouTube video later to explain that better as opposed to just writing it.

The conference was great but I am a little concerned that they seemed to not want to market using fuller figured models. Which I can understand from a business standpoint. But from a fatshionista standpoint… I feel a little upset because I don’t “aspire” to be the size of the girls in their ads. I am at my size and if I get bigger… fine. And if I get smaller that is fine as well. But it would be nice to see more models that look like me.

The highlight for me was the T3 jeans (Tighter Tummy Technology®) and I want a pair so badly. I was unable to win a pair so I will be using the $50 gift card they gave us to buy a pair later. OH YEAH!!!

Lane Bryant gave this blogger a makeover. She looked AMAZING!!!

T3 future ad!! Smoking hot… right?

You will find that because I desperately need a new lens on my camera, that I didn’t take as many pictures as I would have had I been able to purchase the lens I had hoped to purchase. But know I will still try to get you the feel of my fffweek experience.

After I left the Lane Bryant Blogger Conference, my roomates and I were finally able to check into our room… Awesome room!!

We hurriedly got dressed for the white party that I will post for you tomorrow. I hope you enjoyed the first installment

~besitos~