I’ve been meaning to do a roundup of plus-size workout clothing. It’s not ready yet, but here’s what I wish came in plus sizes:
Monthly Archives: September 2012
OOTD: Frolicking in pink and black
These pics are from earlier this summer, but I’m posting them because I really like the outfit.
Friday links 9/7/2012
The view on my lunch break
Best fashion advice ever: Wear a fluffy petticoat under all your skirts for fall
Lots of lovely lacy plus size pretties
Lesley reflects on plus size clothing for kids
I want to live in this house.
Gorgeous art staircases
On my recent venture to H&M
I’m sick of being a second-class citizen when I go shopping.
Stop taunting me with your shininess.
Plus size* clothing selection has gotten better since I was a teenager–when I wore a size 16, which was then painfully hard to find and is now frequently included in straight sizes. But it’s still shitty. And I’m reminded of it every time I go shopping.
On apples and abdominal adiposity
There’s an apple on my head.
As an apple-shaped lady,* I was really glad to see this post about the protective properties of belly fat.
There’s so much noise about the evils of abdominal fat–it eats puppies and kittens for breakfast, steals purses from old ladies, and makes the baby Jesus cry. These breathless reports are almost always accompanied by headless fatty pictures, as if to say, “If you look like this, you’re doomed! Also, too ugly to show your face.”
It’s good to finally see evidence that belly fat–just like almost any other physical characteristic–has positive as well as negative associations (none of which, btw, are destiny). Continue reading
Etsy finds, fabulous fascinator edition
I’m fascinated with fascinators, and Etsy is a treasure trove of them.
How amazing are these fascinators by Arturo Rios?
Thursdsay Fa(t)shion Inspirations 9/6/2012
Better late than never. 🙂
Red and black! Polka dots and roses! This outfit is all-around awesome.
OOTD: Peacock dress in a rooftop garden
How was everyone’s weekend (long weekend, if you’re in the US like me and didn’t have to work)? I had a lovely time going to the Boston Harbor Islands yesterday. The water was freezing cold, but I went swimming anyway, and had fun. Aside from the water temperature, the weather was perfect. And I always enjoy the chance to ride a ferry.
Also, I saw a picture on Facebook crediting unions with bringing us sick leave, child labor laws, weekends, and safer working conditions. But I read it is “Unicorns Built That.” I kind of want to live in a world where unicorns build weekends.
Now, onto the OOTD! Remember that fantastic peacock-print dress I posted about a while back? It finally went on sale, and now I have one to call my own. I’m proud as–well–a peacock of it. 😉
I took these pictures on my lunch break in a lovely rooftop garden near my current temp job.
