Blingberry

Lets be real.  In the world of iPhones and Androids, the Blackberry can’t compete.  From its poor picture quality to its lack of compatibility with most applications, many customers have jumped ship and moved on to bigger and better smartphone horizons.  But not me…..

I’m what you call a nonconformist.  Also, I’m not tech-savvy or into techy gadgets, so my Blackberry is fine with me.  It accepts/makes calls, it allows me to text,  I can Twitter, Facebook, internet surf, and check email; therefore, the Blackberry is fine with me, and since my LVoe affair isn’t ending any time soon, I decided to upgrade my Blackberry with a little bling.

Introducing my new Blingberry (Blackberry case) by Jewelry By Tiffany

I LVoe it!  It’s blingy and the embellishments are BIG and GAUDY, making my phone extra noticeable. 

To bling out your Blackberry, Android, or iPhone, contact Jewelry By Tiffany at  http://www.jewelry-by-tiffany.com.  Prices vary depending on phone. 

Happy Shopping ~The Plus Size Shopaholic ~ Muah!

All Feathered Up!

We all know that fashion is an ever evolving beast, but does it evolve and revolve on a 360 degree axis?  The reason I say this is because we never see the true end of a trend.  Fashions of yesteryear, long gone and forgotten, always reemerge years later. 

The latest fashion comeback emerged last year and although waning is still lingering around - FEATHERS.  I’ve seen them adorn everything from clothes to bags to jewelry.  I’ve picked up a few feathered pieces along the way and below are two of my recent favorites that I’ll be rocking into summer. 

I picked up this colorful feather and spiked necklace for $16.00 from PnkElephant.  I’ve only worn it once because I bought it in the winter but it will be one of my staple pieces this summer.  I figure it will go well with tops that have a low neckline.  

Unfortunately, this piece is sold out but check out PnkElephant for other great accessories.  

*(Check the sidebar for “Where A Shopaholic Gets Her Fix” for a direct link to PnkElephant's website)

I was looking for a pair of cheap black ballet flats at Target to tide me over until I made my splash in the Tory Burch pond when I came across these:

These faux suede thong sandal has a once inch heel (a/k/a flat) and has beaded and feathered detailing.  I haven’t been able to wear them yet because the weather has not quite broken for me to wear open toe shoes, but considering the faux leather cushioned sole, I can’t imagine any discomfort from these sandals.  

This Shoe Kill was made at Target for the small price of $19.99.  Find them at your nearest Target store or online at www.target.com.

Although, I'm not sure how much longer the feather trend will be around, but with these two pieces, I plan to have fun with it while it last. 

Happy Shopping ~ The Plus Size Shopaholic ~Muah!

Sheckys’ Girls Night Out

So a few nights ago, I attended the Sheckys’ Girls Night Out (SGNO) event that was held in Washington, D.C.  For those of you not familiar with SGNO, it’s a shopping event held in various cities across the U.S., typically coinciding with the Fall and Spring shopping seasons.   The event is held at a large venue, where independent vendors come out to sell their products which can range from clothes, jewelry, accessories, and handbags, or to promote services targeted at the female consumer such  as health and beauty.

The SGNO was held on March 13th and 14th at Constitution Hall in Washington D.C.  Despite not buying anything (surprise, surprise) I actually had a good time browsing, people watching, and sipping the SGNO signature drink....which was complimentary!

Admission runs between $15-$30, depending if you’re able to get a deal on Groupon and comes with an awesome goodie bag.

The next SGNO will be held in New York City June 7-9th   at SIR Stage 37.  If you’re in the area, grab your girls and stop by!

For me information on upcoming events in the U.S. check out Shecky’s website at www.sheckys.com.

Happy Shopping ~The Plus Size Shopaholic ~ Muah!

Leaping With Excitement: What I’m Excited For 2.0

It’s the day that only comes once every four years - February 29th, and what better day to share what has me leaping in excitement!


If you read “What I’m Excited For” from November 2011 then you know something good this way  comes!

Is anyone else excited for Spring?  I sure am and I’ve already started picking up a few pieces for the warmer weather, but I’ll do a separate post on my Spring 2012 picks.

A few weeks ago, by happenstance, I found out that plus size retailer Fashion To Figure opened a store in my area.

Welcome Fashion To Figure to the Mall at Prince Georges!

Although I do a lot of online shopping, nothing gives me a thrill like snatching an item off a rack or shelf and the sound of the cash register ringing up my purchases.  What can I say, I like instant gratification?  

If you’re not located near one of Fashion to Figure’s actual stores, you can always check them out online at http://www.fashiontofigure.com.

Ok, so it’s no secret that I LVoe to shop, more importantly, I LVoe finding NEW places to shop.  The other thing that has me on pins & needles is the opening Majesty’s Closet.  This online boutique will open it’s virtual doors on March 31, 2012.  

Majesty’s Closet is owned by T.V. personality Tionna Smalls and her sister.  The boutique is set to offer trendy plus size items in sizes 12-28 and I LVoe their store’s motto - “We dress better than our size 4 friends.”  Yup, we sure do. 

Be front and center with your fingers on your mouse clicker when the store opens at the end of March.  You can shop til you drop on their site http://www.majestyscloset.com.

Happy Leap Day and Happy Shopping  ~The Plus Size Shopaholic~ Muah!

Va-Va-Va-VOOM

Aside from being the dead of winter, February is synonymous with all things love & sexy.   The economy always see a slight jolt with the purchase of cards, flowers, balloons and candy around the 14th.  Lets face it, nothing says I love you more than a drugstore purchased box of Whitman’s chocolates.  Ain’t love grand?

The other item which increases in sales is lingerie.  That is in the mainstream retail market, of course.  Lingerie is one of the least purchased items in the plus size retail market.  Mainly because we have been shamed into believing that anyone whose size consist of two digits can’t be sexy.

Or so they think….

Spice it up in this black lace overlay chemise from Hips & Curves in sizes 1-3x for $39.95.  Purchase online at http://www.hipsandcurves.com.

Compliment a saucy bra & panty set with this pink ribbon corset from Lane Bryant in sizes 14/16, 18/20 & 26/28 for $69.50.  

These lingerie printed tanga panties are also from Lane Bryant and extra cheeky with their peek-a-boo and ribbon-tied slit.  Currently available in sizes 12 -24.  Purchase both the corset and tanga panties either online at http://www.lanebryant.com/ or at your nearest Lane Bryant store for $18.00.

By way of Facebook, I learned about Beatrix Prive`.  A luxury plus size lingerie retailer from Phoenix, Arizona. Check out Beatrix Prive` at http://www.beatrixprive.com/ or on their Facebook page by the same name. 

Ain’t plus size sexy grand?

Happy Shopping ~The Plus Size Shopaholic ~ Muah!

Look Good While Moving

There is a huge misconception about fat people - we don’t work out.  Sure, there are some that don’t, but there are a lot of us that do.  We do aerobics, we weight train, and we can even bend our round bodies in position to do yoga.  Yup, just like fashion, working out isn’t just exclusive to skinny bitches!

A few months ago I was on my way to the gym when I was stopped by a woman who I saw at the gym a few nights before.  She kindly told me that she and her workout buddy were talking about me after I left. The nerve!  I just knew they were talking about my fat ass sweating like a hog at a barbecue while working out a few treadmills over.  Oh no, she told me that they were talking about how my workout clothes were color coordinated and how great my hair looked after my workout.  Well I’ll be darned!  I had no idea people checked out your gym clothes too.  I don’t put up much of an effort since the clothes are only going to get soaked with sweat.  I was flattered. I LVoe compliments!!

As days went pass, I started thinking.  You don’t have to be Raggedy Ann in the gym.  There are items out there that are comfortable, functional, and stylish that can be worn to workout.

Old Navy offers an active wear line of compression pieces that are stylish and functional.  Get tanks, jackets, t-shirts, sports bras, and pants for $24.94 - $39.94, ranging in sizes 1x -4x.  Check out all the great pieces they have to offer here:  http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5647

Another place you can shop for active wear is at AdoraOm, which is a store completely dedicated to plus size active wear.  AdoraOm offers its line of active wear is sizes 12-24 in an array of styles and colors.  Item pricing ranges from $12.00 - $120.00.  Check out AdoraOm online at:  http://www.adoraom.com/.

Now grab a cute outfit and get moving!

Happy Shopping! ~The Plus Size Shopaholic ~ Muah! 

The Junior Fatshionista

One thing we can all agree on is the progress of the plus size fashion industry over the past 20 years.  I remember when I hit puberty and the pounds started creeping on, (thus creating a trend).  Luckily, I wasn’t one of those kids who was bullied and picked on because there were kids far chunkier than I, but anyway, my biggest problem during those years was the lack of trendy clothes that was offered by the few plus size retailers at that time.  Back then, there was Lane Bryant and the Avenue, but their clothes were nowhere as fashionable as they are today, and also, there was 16 Plus. *sighs*  The only place where I could remotely find anything similar to what my peers were wearing was at Gallo, the $10.00 store, and even their clothes weren’t that trendy, but it was a far cry from the Jacque & Coko line at Lane Bryant.  What pissed me off with having to shop there was that I had to pass all the cute clothes offered only in straight sizes as I made my way to the back of the store where the plus sizes were kept.  So aside from having to shop like Rosa Parks in the back of the store, I had to sift through all the floral print shit to find something remotely wearable for a teenager.  Thank God with the progression of the plus size industry those days are long gone….or so I thought.

I have a niece who is following in my wide footsteps.  She’s currently at the age of puberty and her sedentary lifestyle is causing her to put on a few extra pounds.  As I’m sure my parents were with me at that age, I was a tad bit frustrated this past Christmas shopping season as I couldn’t find anything decent for her to wear.  The junior sizes were too small and the women sizes were too big.  *sigh* Somewhere in the recesses of my brain I knew there were places for me to shop for her, but since I never have to go to these places to shop for myself, they never entered my mind.  So after a few days and several failed shopping attempts, I took to the internet to find suitable items for her.  Below are the sites I found which offer the trendiest junior plus size fashions:

Loop 18 (subsidiary of Lane Bryant) which offer junior plus sizes in 13-27

http://loop18.lanebryant.com/

Faith 21 (subsidiary of Forever 21) which offer junior plus sizes in X-LG – 3X

http://www.forever21.com/

Deb which offer junior plus sizes in 14-24

http://www.debshops.com/

I'm pretty sure there are other junior plus size retailers out there but these are the ones that in my opinion have that cutest clothes.  I really wish I had these places to shop at when I was in junior/senior high school.  You would not have been able to touch me with a red hot hammer!

Happy Shopping my Junior Fatshionistas

~ The Plus Size Shopaholic ~ Muah!