March 2013
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OOTD: Dots and Neon!
If you didn’t notice already, I’m obsessed with polka dots! Anywho, the weather in NYC has been FREEZING. Spring, my closet is waiting for you… My favorite outfits this winter have been jeans or leggings with a chunky sweater. Here are some of my favorite chunky sweaters: HERE, HERE, HERE. I LOVE THIS super warm dotted sweater from ASOS it’s stretchy and very warm! I paired the sweater...
February 2013
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OOTD: Beetlejuice Stripes!!!
Who says fat girls can’t wear stripes? I love to wear stripes and I especially LOVE LOVE LOVE this jersey dress from ASOS! I paired it with some black tights [because it is still freezing in NYC] and a faux-leather jacket from forever 21+. I scored this very popular and sold out kate spade handbag on ebay! I love everything pink and I’ve wanted it since forever and now I shall wear it...
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OOTD: Stripes and Dots!!!
I scored this gorgeous sweater at an H&M outlet, from their MAMA [maternity] line. I loved the bold stripes, the big buttons, and the big pockets. I tried it on and I loved the oversized fit! It also has an A-line fit which makes this sweater look great over jeans, leggings, and dresses.
I am a huge fan of mixing prints so I paired this bold striped sweater with some fabulous red polka dot...
January 2013
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OOTD: Candy Chambray
I love me a great chambray shirt! This forever 21 find for under $20 bucks was a great investment! I wear it all the time and the great thing about a good chambray top is that it can be dressed up or dressed down. In this look, I paired the top with a comfy jersey mini skirt from ASOS. To accessorize, I paired this ensemble with the coveted Margiela Candy Clutch that I scored on eBay! I also added...
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OOTD: Leather + Neon
I’ve been on a serious LEATHER + NEON kick and it just wont go away. This season leather is all about the “Glamorous Gothic” look. From leather gloves, jackets, dresses, skirts, leggings, trousers, leather is all over. Check out some of my favorite {plus size} must have leather statement pieces this season: HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE.
In this look I paired some faux-leather...
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OOTD: Faux Fur + Peplum
I’m backkkk! Grad school + working has been rough, but finally I have some free time for blogging and its one of my 2013 resolutions to blog more so get ready for some awesome fatshions!
NYC is full force into winter which means the weather is in the 20s and 30s. But alas, it isn’t too hard to stay cute and warm. This winter NYC has been all about the FAUX-FUR statement coat. This...
September 2012
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OOTD: Casual Sunday!
It is finally beginning to feel like fall in NYC! Bring on cute blazers, leather jackets, tights and layers because I’m sooooo ready for fall fashion. Sweater Weather=Best Weather. I’ve had these ASOS leggings for a while and they are so cute, I always get compliments on them. I also finally found a chambray top I like with this Forever21+ $25 find. Chambray top with leggings, cute...
August 2012
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OOTD:AnxiouslyAwaitingAutumn!
I am very patiently awaiting autumn, but I have to say, I am quite overrrrr the heat. Bring on sweaters, jackets, leather, boots, scarves… I’m ready! Here are some of my newest fall pieces to my wardrobe. This plum feather vest is amaze, and was such a good forever 21 find for under 30$. These bad bitch gold studded boots are officially my favoritest boots so prepare yourselves to see...
July 2012
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OOTD: A Summer's Night Out!
I’m back! Sorry darlings, I just started working full time again as a preschool teacher and this summer I’m also taking grad school classes trying to finish my master’s… so I have been a bit busy! I just bought this dress from Forever 21+ and I had to share!
Its not easy staying fashionable when the temperature outside is over 90 degrees plus NYC’s 100%...
June 2012
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OOTD: Dress+Platforms!
Happy Father’s Day!!! To celebrate having the best Dad ever, my family went on a brunch booze cruise around NYC. I kept it casual chic and slightly patriotic with a red flowy summer dress from Forever 21+ and my favorite navy Jeffery Campbell platforms. The weather in NYC is finally perf, no jacket or sweater needed. Just a piece of advice, platforms might not be the best choice in footwear...
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OOTD: Neon+Dots!
I know I’m super late on the neon trend but I was waiting for a really great neon statement dress… I found it! A neon pink skater dress with polka dot lace… could it be more me?!?!?! If only it had sparkles hehe. This dress seems like perfection but I had to get it tailored twice, it didn’t sit right on my petite torso [I’m 5’2”] and it needed to be taken...
May 2012
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OOTD: Subway chic!
Yayyy! NYC weather is nice again to bare legs! For a day spent running errands around Manhattan and having lunch with a good friend, I kept it simple and chic for this outfit. This woven dress is cute and comfy for a day spent running around. I kept accessories to a minimal and paired this print dress with my yellow leather handbag and bright red bow flats [super comfy]!
What I’m...
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Instagrammed Fashions!
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OOTD: May flowers!
Merry 1st of May everyone! It may be May but I have dug out my old tights yet again due to New York’s unpredictable spring weather. It may be chilly, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress for spring, you just need a few extra layers. This is one of my favorite ASOS Curve dresses which I purchased last spring, all my friends have seen me in this dress during all seasons because...
April 2012
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Springtime Beauty Obsessions!
Well ladies, it’s about mid spring already and I’ve been trying out lots and LOTS of new beauty products! Here are some of my favs and why:
1. Dermstore Lip Quench Lip Treatment: I received this lip moisturizer in my April GlamBag. I love it because it’s not super sticky, or too shiny and it doesn’t cake. Its also really long lasting and leaves your lips nice and smooth....
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OOTD: Springtime Stripes!
Here is another spring colored dress for spring. This coral dress is from last Spring ASOS Curve. I’m obsessed with this H&M black and white striped sweater with puffy sleeves, I want to wear it with everything!!! Normally, I’m totally anti-belts, but this ASOS curve skinny belt is small enough to put together a cute springtime look… and its PINK! This teal handbag I got at...
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OOTD: Definitely Not In Kansas!
Black and white fashions are forever timeless. I will forever love stripes, and forever love black and white stripes. As NYC Spring weather continues to be totally unpredictable, a blazer is a great way to polish off an outfit. This Simply Be blazer will forever be my favorite black blazer, I love the high shoulder pads. The striped top is from Forever 21+ as well as the black jeans [they come in...
March 2012
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OOTD: Springtime in NYC!
This spring the weather in NYC has been kind of crazy… very warm days and very cold days. My solution is layer! Remember with layering you want to start with thin fabrics as a base and thicker fabrics on top. This springtime one of my favorite colors this season is yellow! Today I wore a yellow sweater dress from ASOS paired with my old jean jacket and favorite combat boots. I’m...
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OOTD: Jeans and a T-Shirt!
As a grad student, most of my weekdays I dress very casual. Here I’m wearing a t-shirt from Forever21, and my favorite jeggings from Calvin Klein. A great way to revamp the classic jeans, sneakers and a t-shirt look is to add on a blazer. I love vintage blazers and this hot pink one was a $9 fabulous find at a salvation army in Philadelphia. My favorite thing to look for at thrift stores are...
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"Undies That Love Your Curves!"
Recently I was contacted by Nina from Duchess & Duchess, a Toronto based undie company to review some of their undies. Nina and her sister Ines started the company after facing style and comfort challenges in the undies department - too small, too tight, too big, too high. They sell hipsters and thongs that come in a range of cute colors and in sizes a 1X to 3X.
I was super excited to...
February 2012
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OOTD: Sequins and Faux Leather!
A hot pink top covered in different size sequins!!!???? YES. As soon as I saw this sequin top from ASOS I knew I must have it! It is from the ASOS main range but its very over-sized, almost tunic style. The only complaint I have is this top is VERY HEAVY because of the sequins! I love tunics with leggings, and for added texture I paired the top with faux leather leggings from torrid. I finished...
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Eye Rock Instant Eyeliner!
This is going to be a mix of an OOTD and a beauty post! In this month’s BirchBox I was surprised to see these eye liner sticker things from Eye Rock. As soon as I saw them I couldn’t wait to try them on and tell everyone about them. I know many people have a hard time applying eyeliner pencil/powder/liquid but these stickers are very easy to apply! Peel the sticker and place it as...
January 2012
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OOTD: Casual Chic!
For an easy “effortlessly fabulous” outfit for a lunch or running errands its easy to look put together while layering. I paired these lovely ASOS Curve velvet panel leggings with a striped long sleeve top from forever 21. I completed the look with some statement wedges, a big scarf and heart shaped sunglasses. Its easy to look casual and chic during wintertime with some colorful...
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OOTD: Sparkles and Dots!
Just because its January doesn’t mean you cant turn up the heat with your wardrobe! While New York has been having several cold, dull, and dreary days you can always brighten your mood with some sparkle. These ASOS booties are the perfect glittery statement shoe. Here I paired my glitter booties with a polka dot City Chic top and a tulle skirt from GAP. Remember just because its cold...
November 2011
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OOTD: Lots of Kisses!
We’ve had a few warm days in NYC recently so I’ve taken a break from the sweaters and brought out my old jean jacket. Jean jackets are always so versatile and look great with sooooo many outfits and accessories. I saw this forever 21 statement skirt with colorful kisses and just had to have it! Perfect to wear on top of tights or leggings for the fall. I’ve been shopping a lot...
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OOTD: LBD Edition!
Little Black Dresses are a fall wardrobe staple, and everyone is always looking for this seasons perfect LBD. This City Chic LBD is as close to perfect as it gets. It cuts in all the right places and it has a deep v-neck front and back. This dress also had the cutest open puff sleeves! This fall, this dress is the perfect LBD for date night out =)
What I’m Wearing: LBD Puff Sleeve Dress-...
September 2011
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Birch Box!
I recently signed up for Birchbox [thanks for the invite Melissa!!!]. I just got my first box, so I thought I’d share. Birchbox has been around for about a year. Is a little pink box that gets delivered once a month filled with high-end beauty samples from the newest brands. Birchbox is $10 per month and get 4-5 deluxe samples every month. Inside the box you’ll receive anything from...
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OOTD: Wedding Season!
Taking your wedding look from day to night is easy. I went to my cousin’s wedding this weekend and I kept the same shoes and clutch with two dresses for a daytime look and a nighttime look. The first dress was for the wedding ceremony in a church. For this look I wore a flowy chiffon dress in royal blue with a necklace and bracelet from forever 21. This ASOS Curve dress was the perfect look...
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Fall 2011 Wish List!
1. Black contrast collar jacket, Dorothy Perkins. 2. LAMé PONY SKIN AND GLITTER PUMP, Miu Miu. 3. Pink/orange ponte dress, Dorothy Perkins. 4. ASOS CURVE Contrast Fit And Flare Dress, ASOS Curve. 5. I Heart Leggings, Gisela Ramirez. 6. DOUBLE THE LOVE CHECKBOOK, Betsey Johnson. 7. ASOS HYSTERIC Glitter Platform High Sandals, ASOS. 8. ASOS Heart Suspender Sheer Tights, ASOS. 9. The Classic...
August 2011
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OOTD: Pink Polka Dots!
I’ve been on a limited fashion budget this summer, so Forever 21 has been my to-go store for cute and inexpensive finds. There’s nothing I love more than polka dots, especially pink polka dots [besides sequins]. When I saw this A-line sheer dress I knew it must be mine. I styled the dress with suede peep toe booties, a big pink hair bow and my Prada sunnies. As the weather slowly...
June 2011
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OOTD: City Chic!
I’m back guys! Sorry I haven’t updated in a while, had some personal stuff to take care of, but I’m backkkk! Thanks for all your messages and HELLOOOO to all my new followers xoxo! I’m off to Puerto Rico on vacay for two weeks so hopefully I’ll be nice and tan for my next OOTD :D
I’m absolutely in LOVE with this bright blue City Chic dress I scored during one...
May 2011
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Summer Lust Wish List!
1. Rachel Antonoff By Bass ALICE, Solestruck. 2. Jeffrey Campbell LITA Pink Glitter, Solestruck. 3. ASOS HEIST Bow Platform High Sandals, ASOS. 4. EVA FLIP FLOP, Betsey Johnson. 5. BE MINE SATCHEL Pink, Betsey Johnson. 6. Jeepers Peepers Nisi Diamante Sunglasses, ASOS. 7. Oversized ’70s Stripe Floppy Straw Hat, ASOS. 8. Lolita Shopaholic Beach Towel, Amazon.
I just want to say a big...
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Summer Sorbet Beauty!
Spring/Summer 11’ is going to be full of color! Its all about super saturated color blocking! Color blocking creates a graphic effect and transforms your look to something fresh and put together. With the right usage and placement of color, almost any silhouette can achieve visual balance… So why not bring color blocking into a beauty look as well as a fashion look?!!
For this...
April 2011
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OOTD: Spring is Here!
Spring is in the air! Its finallllly beginning to be nice out! For all those springtime park visits and lunches out, Forever 21 is a great place to find cute and inexpensive spring dresses. Here I’m wearing a Forever 21+ Chambray Sweetheart Dress [which was a steal at $17.80!] and pink accessories. I’m loving sweetheart neck lines this spring, and it also looks great on big busts ;)
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Spring Sale!
Hey guys!!! I’d like to just say thanks to all my new followers <3!
I’m spring cleaning and having a closet sale! Most of these item’s are never worn/brand new! Please visit my CLOSET SALE. Shipping to the United States only. If you have any questions feel free to Email Me!
I will be adding more stuff later on, I couldn’t find pictures of everything online so I will...
March 2011
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Fashion Trend: All Things Sheer!
Spring is just around the corner and fashion right now is about all things sheer! This Spring sheer pieces are being used in all sorts of ways: tight sheer pieces, loose sheer pieces, layers, and delicate feminine draping. If your feeling bold, wear sexy lingerie or a lace slip underneath your sheer dress for a sexy yet very feminine look.
Check out some of my fav sheer pieces in stores now:
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Spring Beauty Inspiration: Tulips!!!
Spring is just around the corner and I already noticed the flower shop by my job already full of tulips! This spring beauty look was inspired by my favorite color of tulips!
This look is great for daytime or can be easily dramatized for a night time look. It gives a great pop of spring color to your face.
Blend your favorite shimmery peach eye shadow with a shimmery pink eye...
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OOTD: Outfit Of The Day- Forever 21 Plus
I’m still surprised that many curvy girls don’t know that Forever 21 has a plus size line. I get many girls come up to me and tell me they love my clothes & style and where do I find such things. Forever 21 is a great inexpensive store to find trendy clothes, shoes and accessories. The Forever 21+ line is available in select stores, store listing here and it is available...
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Shoe Trend: Statement Wedges!
Wedges are always in for spring, but spring 11’ is going to be full of wedges that turn heads! Peep toe, or closed toe a pair of cute statement wedges will take your spring ensemble to the next level. Fun, flirty, or glamorous, whatever your style there is a wedge to complete your spring 11’ look.
Check out my top 10 wedges for this spring:
1. Melissa Patchuli Peep Toe Heeled...
February 2011
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OOTD: Outfit of the Day!
As a PSP [plus size princess] with an obsession for shopping, I’m a veteran when it comes to shopping outside of stores that offer plus sizes and finding pieces that work. I think you can be fashionable at any size, you just have to find the right pieces that work for you.
Some of my favorite fatshion bloggers are: Gabi from Young, Fat and Fabulous, Jay from Fatshionable, Sakina from Saks...
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Get the look: Dior Haute Couture
So I’ve been on a brief hiatus from blogging. However, I have been diligently following each of the fashion houses spring collections. My favorite show by far was Christian Dior’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2011 by John Galliano. Not only were the designs amazing but the hair and makeup was absolutely AMAZING. Those dress, those eyes, those lips! One word to describe the show:...
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Fashion Trend: Think PINK for Spring 11'!
While New York City and most of the north-east might be covered in ice, I’m so ecstatic about my all time favorite color PINK being super hot for Spring 11’! Check out some of my favorite pink picks for the spring.
1. Alexander McQueen Pink and Gold clutch- available at Zappos couture. 2. Mocha glitter spot dress- Dorothy Perkins. 3. Blush twill paperbag trousers- Dorothy Perkins....
January 2011
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Fashion Trend: Peter Pan Collars!
I am loving Peter Pan Collars! They are so cute and add a romantic effect to any outfit!
1. Nouveau Noir Top, MOD CLOTH. 2. Embellished Peter Pan Tunic,TOPSHOP. 3. Mod Swing Coat, FOREVER 21. 4. Embellished Peter Pan Collar Shift Dress, ASOS CURVE. 5. A.Y. Not Dead Sequin Peter Pan Collar Top, ASOS. 6. Peter Pan Collar Jersey Dress, ASOS CURVE. 7. Petite Tiered Peter Pan Collar Blouse,...
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My 3 Favorite Smokey Eye Looks
It might be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean it cant be hot inside ;) Check out my three favorite smokey eye techniques, all made with my favorite, SIGMA Makeup Brushes.
The Silver Shimmer:
For this look start with a beige neutral eye shadow base, then apply black shimmery eye shadow starting at the crease toward the lash line blending it well, then add a light coating of shimmery...
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Got Dark Eye Circles?
1. Sigma F70 Concealer Brush-available at Sigma.com 2. Amazing Cosmetics Concealer- available at Sephora Using a concealer will camouflage dark under eye circles. It’s important to use a concealer that matches your undertone (yellow, peach, pink). Apply the concealer with a concealer brush as close to the lash line as possible and then blend with your fingers to warm the product. After...
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My Top 10 Beauty Essentials for the Winter & Tips...
1. L’OCCITANE Shea Butter Hand Cream- available at Sephora or L’OCCITANE 2. Olay Beauty Fluid- available at most drug stores 3. Olay Body Butter Ribbons Body Wash- available at most drugstores 4. Neutrogena Grapefruit Scrub- available at most drugstores 5. Rosebud Strawberry Lip Balm- available at Sephora 6. Hope in a Jar- available at Sephora 7. TIGI Bed Head Masterpiece Massive...
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Fashion Trend: Exposed Zippers!
I’m sooooo feeling this trend. Exposed zippers are everywhere! Bags, shoes, leggings, dresses and accessories all decked out in zippers. I especially love them on the back of dresses, it adds even more sexiness! Check out a few of my current exposed zipper obsessions:
1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Stretch Wool Dress, Saks Fifth Avenue. 2. Jacquard Party Dress, Forever21+ 3. Studded...
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What's my one essential beauty item?
If I was trapped on an island with only one beauty item it would be mascara. Mascara take your whole face from looking like a hungover hot mess to looking fresh and awake.
Here are my top 5 favorite mascara tips: 1. Don’t Be Afraid to Mix Mascaras I have short lashes, when going out if I’m not wearing falsies what I do is apply one coat of lengthening mascara, followed by one coat...
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Lets Talk About Sunglasses...
WHO SAID SUNGLASSES WERE ONLY FOR SUMMER?!
Sunglasses are a year-round must for me. Even in winter our eyes need to be protected from harmful UV rays [yes, even in winter the sun is still shining!] This gives us the perfect excuse to buy a new pair of sunglasses from winter collections.
Whether your going for a classic look, over-sized black square frames- a la Audry Hepburn in Breakfast...
Change of Blog~Intro!
Hi there! I’m Amanda.
I’m a 20-something native New Yorker. I am a photographer, makeup guru, fatshionista, social media queen and all around fancy lady.
This blog will feature my current fashion and beauty obsessions. I believe in trying new things and taking risks. I believe that lipstick can not only change the way people see you, but can change the way you feel about yourself....
