I have to say I am really loving all the decorative arrow elements I’m seeing all around Pinterest and Etsy! They are all very Katniss Everdeen – makes you wonder if the trend started just to spur more Hunger Games hype, right? But seriously, how cute would these mini pastel arrows look on a mantel or console table (you know I’m thinking about mine). Get some here!
Can I just gush about how much I love all the really fun and girly clothing and accessories I am seeing pop around the Internets? From someone that enjoys dressing like a 6 year old (direct quote from my mother), I could not be happier to see lots of loud prints featuring polka dots, hearts and other patterns that are generally left for Kindergarteners to rock.
Here is a compilation I threw together featuring some of my favorites (& they are affordable too!);
1. Asos Bouncing Bunnies sweater $27.27; 2. Top Shop Lightning Bolt earrings $14; 3. Asos heart-shaped buckle belt $18.18; 4. Asos Heart Sweater $63.63; 5. Old Navy polka dot sweater $24.94
For more fun and girly, check out my friend Netty’s round up of all things glitter!
I’ve always identified as a chubby girl, from age nine when my friends began calling me “Thunder Thighs” to today, where I find myself relegated to the upstairs, back-corner section of Macy’s “WOMAN” section. Being a plus-sized girl isn’t easy, especially when you’re surrounded by the superficial, body-conscious masses of South Florida.
Over the past few years, I’ve overhauled my wardrobe, going from 2XL t-shirts and jeans to dresses, skirts and blouses. After earning a double-platinum super rewards edition of the Lane Bryant credit card, I still found myself craving fashion that was out of my reach. Thanks to the amazing online community of plus-size fashion bloggers, I’ve slowly been amassing a great collection of pieces from curvy-friendly online retailers.
Here’s a peek from my latest hauls from Torrid and ASOS Curve.
I thought the 12 grapes signifying luck for each of the months to come was just a Cuban NYE tradition (maybe that’s just the throwing buckets of water out your door bit). I had no idea that others did the same, but (as always) Martha Stewart clarifies by posting this lovely party detail and adding that it originated in Spain. Definitely makes the grapes look more refined than what my Mom makes me take in my purse to every New Years festivity I have attended since I was old enough to not celebrate at home (looks eerily similar to this). It would also help me avoid hearing, “No te olvides de las uvas!” over and over again for a good solid week.
& I like it!
Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong decade, especially when it comes to fashion. Mod is one of my favorite styles, with its bold patterns, loud colors & understated sexiness. That’s why I flipped my lid when I saw Asos‘ new line of mod-inspired pieces. I’d like one of each, please!
