#FFFaceoff part 2: The dark ombre floral circus
This is my second outfit post for the Fall Fashion Faceoff challenge organized by Kelly of Masque Mag. It combines a few of my favorite things: ombre, floral, vertical stripes, and of course, a tiny hat.
top: Pink Clove, leggings: Wet Seal, necklace: Macy’s, zipper bracelet: some random store that was going out of business on Newbury Street a few years ago, studded wristband: PacSun, earrings: gift from a relative, boots: Hot Topic way back in the day, ring: Kelsea Echo, tiny hat headband: Claire’s
Sunday links, 10/20/13
Fall is glorious.
I apologize for the lateness of the links roundup–my brain was way too tired on Friday to deal with it, and I was out all day yesterday. But I will make up for it with lots and lots of interesting stuff (thank you, internet, for being so smart and thoughtful this week).
Fa(t)shion
-As a cupcake fanatic, I am contractually obligated to announce that ModCloth now has a plus size cupcake-print dress (!).
-North Carolinian fatties, check out this upcoming clothing swap!
-There’s one for Philadelphians too.
-Fellow Bostonians, check out the launch event for Thicky Chicky, an online plus size boutique. (I finally get to attend one of those glamorous fatshion events I see all over the blogosphere, yay!)
-Fancy Lady Industries, known for their iconic fat necklace, now has beaded tiaras and other cool new handmade things.
-Skorch’s top ten plus size Halloween costumes.
Watching Amber Riley dance always makes me happy.
#FFFaceoff: Black-and-white floral throughout the years
Some things never change; one of them is my love of photorealistic floral prints.
I put this outfit together for Kelly’s Fall Fashion Faceoff challenge, combining a skirt I’ve had since middle school (which is old enough to make it “vintage”–eek!) with a blazer I got about a year ago.
blazer: Torrid, skirt: Marshall’s (?) in 1998 or 1999, boots: Hot Topic in 2001, black dress: Target, belt: Re/Dress, shawl: not sure (possibly from my mom), necklace: from a clothing swap, headband; eBay
Every once in a while, I think I might be –*gasp*–growing up.
Because I have moments like the one where I was looking at slippers online, and realized that I was more drawn to these:
than these:
On a related note, how gorgeous are these ones?
Wednesday Fa(t)shion Inspirations, 10/16/13
10 ways people could make a living in a green economy
What would jobs look like in a sustainable economy, a deep economy, an economy that values human lives and the environment above profit?
For starters, there would be fewer bullshit jobs: jobs that involve pushing papers around with little benefit to actual people. Here are a few types of work that might replace them:
1.) Cooking fresh, affordable meals in cafeteria-style community eateries.
A while back, an XOJane commenter named Lori (previously twoforjoy) started a blog about food justice, and she wrote about the need for this type of food service. Unfortunately, she has since deleted her blog, but her point remains: so many people lack the time, energy, money, skills, and/or access to acquire and prepare healthy food. And even among people who do have access, not everyone enjoys cooking. Community kitchens would provide good jobs for the cooks and servers, affordable and healthy food to the customers, and a space for neighbors to spend time together and build community.
2.) More teachers, full-time professors, child care workers, doctors, and nurses.
Instead of cutting school nurses out of budgets–which leads to tragedies like this one–our governments would value their work. Teachers and caretakers of all stripes would be paid better, which would lead to an increase in their numbers and a decrease in turnover. And with Baby Boomers aging, there would also be a rise in demand for elder care workers.
Quote of the day and mini-links-roundup: for today’s “holiday”
“i live on the land of the massachusett people. they were killed in droves by infectious diseases brought by european settlers in the 1600s, and their national sovereignty was stripped from them in 1869 by the state that took their name, but the land is still unceded. today i celebrate the resilience of indigenous people everywhere.”
– my friend Elizabeth, on Facebook
She also passed along the following posts, which are important reads:
–A Columbus Day challenge.
–Celebrating indigenous peoples, not Columbus.
–Telling the truth about Columbus Day.
–Savage and alive: Native students respond on Indigenous People’s Day.
–An Ojibwe view of Columbus Day.
–Mutilation and other carnage: 7 worst atrocities committed by Columbus.
–8 myths and atrocities about Christopher Columbus and Columbus Day.
–American mestizo.
Fat clothing swap, and new Boston fatties Facebook group!
Last weekend, my friends Elizabeth and Nicole held an amazing fat clothing swap. There must have been at least twenty people, and a fabulous variety of clothes. Just like at the Big Thrifty, there was a strong sense of community and encouragement. Everyone passed around dresses that didn’t fit them, hoping they’d work for someone else.
And everyone came away with some really, really cool stuff. This vintage dress–with a tag that says “Whirlaway Frocks!”–was my favorite find:
So wonderfully granny-chic.
There were also delicious snacks, including some incredible homemade donuts. And it was just such a wonderfully body-positive environment. Most of us were walking around in our bras for ease of clothing-trying-on, and it was wonderful to be surrounded by so many unapologetic fat bodies of all shapes and sizes.
Here’s a picture of a few of the attendees. Unfortunately, the lighting wasn’t great and my camera was not behaving, so it came out blurry, but you can still see how happy we were:
In the car on our way there, my friend Eve was talking about the Boston Fatties Meetup group that she used to run, and how she no longer had the money to pay the fees or the energy to organize events. Erica suggested starting a Facebook group instead, so that there would be no fees and anyone could organize events.
And thus the Boston Area Fatties Meetup Group was born. If you’re a Boston-area, Facebook-using fatty, you’re more than welcome to request admission into the group! So far, there’s talk of a craft day, a shopping trip, and a holiday party. It feels so good to finally have a space to connect with all the rad fatties I’ve met at various events.
Friday Links 10/11/13
A delicious vegan chocolate cupcake with peanut butter frosting, made by my friend Emily 🙂
This week has been…well, it’s been a week. Pretty much everything in the news has been depressing and/or scary–being even a slightly-informed citizen is draining. But I’ve also had some wonderful distractions, like apple-picking with my friends (which I’ll post pictures of soon). How are you all holding up?
Fa(t)shion
–Let’s talk about Gabourey Sidibe’s wardrobe on American Horror Story.
-If you’re in Cleveland and looking for part-time work, Re/Dress is hiring!
-The Idiosyncratic Fashionistas attended LOOT, an exhibition of gorgeous jewelry.
–Bek’s guide to building a killer wardrobe on a budget.
-The clear jacket that Nadia Alboulhosn designed in collaboration with Mynt 1792 is amazing.
Fat Acceptance
– #FatShamingWeek = UGH. There have been a ton of great fat-positive responses on Twitter, though, which I will try to compile into a Storify soon.
-A fat, disabled sexuality photoset.
–Things that won’t necessarily prevent fatness.
–It gets better, unless you’re fat: a personal account from a fat gay man who has faced much more bullying for his size than for his sexual orientation.
–Fat liberation is…
Climate and Sustainability
–Harvard’s four reasons for not divesting from fossil fuels, and why they’re all wrong.
–This letter to the editor about divestment from a Tufts professor is incredibly powerful.
–More than 50% of city freight could shift from truck to bike.
Tutus And Tiny Hats 