It’s A Bird, It’s A Plane…Nope It’s Charlie Brown

Autumn has settled in and with its arrival comes the first official holiday of the season –Halloween.  My fondest Halloween memory is when I was five.  My kindergarten class dressed in our costumes and had a mini-parade for the older kids.  That year, I was Lucy from the Charlie Brown/Peanuts cartoon, but as my class paraded around the playground, I heard a sixth grader say “Hey, look at Charlie Brown.”  Even as a five year old, I was annoyed at the mistaken identity of my costume character.  I was a girl, why would I be wearing a costume of a boy, namely Charlie Brown? It’s funny that this happened 31 years ago, and I remember that costume so vividly, but I cannot remember any other Halloween costume I have worn since then.

As I’ve gotten older, my need to dress up for Halloween has diminished since I’m pretty sure I’d look rather silly treat-or-treating.  I recently got invited to a Halloween Party but RSVP’d “not attending”.  Now I’m kicking myself because I’ve found some awesome costumes.

Transform yourself into the Queen of Nile in this Cleopatra-esque costume, complete with gown and headdress, in sizes 16/18-20/22, at http://www.target.com/, for $39.99. 

*Note: This item is not sold in stores.

Command your own Pirate Ship in this Sexy Captain Swashbuckle costume from http://www.halloweencostumes.com/, currently in stock in size 1/2x for $58.99.  This must be a popular costume with the plus size ladies because the 3/4x sold out since the last time I visited the site.  Arrgh!

If you’re not able to command your own Pirate ship since the costume is sold out in your size, try a Naval ship with this sexy Sailor Girl costume also from http://www.halloweencostumes.com/.  This costume in currently in stock in sizes 1-4x for the price of $39.99.

Torrid asks can you do the can-can? If so, do it in this flirty Can-Can Girl costume for only $33.75.  Unfortunately this must be another hot ticket item as it’s only now available in sizes 1/2x. 

Also by Torrid is this cute Bumble Bee costume, also only in size 1/2x for $33.75.  Both can be purchased in stores or at http://www.torrid.com/

Halloween is only six days away but if you hurry you still have time to snag one of these great costumes.  What’s even better is that no one will mistake you for Charlie Brown.

Happy Shopping and Happy Halloween ~The Plus Size Shopaholic~ Muah!

I Taste Just Like Candy

In typical fat girl fashion, I LVoe anything that smells like food.  I’ve found candles that smell like key lime pie, hand soaps that smell like oatmeal raisin cookies, and even a laundry detergent that comes in scents like cheesecake and banana nut bread! Oh Yum! Not only do I like things that smell like food, I like bath products that smell edible as well.  There’s nothing like a warm shower, followed by sweetly scented body crèmes, sprays, and lotions.

A few weeks ago, I wandered into a local Victoria’s Secret shop with a friend.  This isn’t a store I visit frequently as Victoria offers nothing big enough to cover any of my secrets.  As she browsed, I wandered to their Body Care section to sniff body splashes and rub on lotions.  I soon stumbled on their Beauty Rush collection and as I sniffed, I came across this lovely scent…

Candy, Baby

The smell definitely lives up to the name.  It’s very sweet and smells like candy, with notes of spun sugar and warm vanilla.  Yummy yum yum!

The Beauty Rush line also offers other sweetly scented fragrances like Sweet Tease with notes of vanilla cream and berries and also Love Addict which smells of strawberries and almond milk.  These scents come in body splashes, creams, lotions, and shower gels and can be purchased at any Victoria’s secret shop or online at http://www.victoriassecret.com/.  Get them 3 for $25.00. You can even mix & match!

Next is a product that I haven’t used in a few years, but that doesn’t diminish how good it smells.  I even gave a gift set as a Christmas present a few years ago….the bath products from Dylan’s Candy Bar!

Flavors offered are Chocolate Cupcake, Birthday Cake Batter, Strawberry Licorice, and Coconut Bon Bon as scents for sugar scrubs, lip butters, lotions, etc.  Prices range from $3.50 for travel size to $22.00 for regular size products.  Order directly from Dylan’s Candy Bar at http://www.dylanscandybar.com/index.cfm.

Another product that I found which smells simply delicious is Philosophy’s body products.  I first found out about Philosophy when Oprah featured The Gingerbread Man body scrub as one of her favorite things a few years ago.  Since then, I have purchased egg nog and cinnamon rolls scented shower gels, sugar cookie lip balms, and last Christmas a friend gifted me a hot cocoa shower gel that I still use.  Yuuuuuumy!!

This trio set, Under The Big Top, offer scents reminiscent of carnival and circus treats: animal crackers, cotton candy confection, and ice cream.  Philosophy also offers trio sets of berry topped funnel cake scents (Funnel Cake Stand) and milkshake flavors in the trio set Shake, Shake, Shake.  Pick up any of these sets from Philosophy for $25.00 each straight from their website http://www.philosophy.com/.

So with that said, instead of giving away candy for Halloween, smell like it!

Happy Shopping! ~The Plus Size Shopaholic~ Muah!

PINK Is The New BLACK

It’s October and it’s time to paint the town pink!  It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month!!

Confessions of a Plus Size Shopaholic is excited about shopping for a cause.  Let’s raise funds for awareness, research, treatment, and more importantly finding a CURE!

Don’t let the cooler temps deter you from these adorable pink/black hearts and ribbon flip-flops from The Breast Cancer Awareness Store.  You simply cannot beat the price of $4.00.  Yes, you read that right! $4.00!!  They are currently available in sizes 6-9 and what’s more important is that proceeds from this purchase funds mammograms for underprivileged women in need.  Purchase directly from https://www.thebreastcancersite.com/store or contact their customer service department on 1-(888) 355-4321.

Ok, I debated on whether or not to include this woven bag because I found it to be a little insensitive, but apparently it's a best-seller as it shows that although patients are going through a troubling time, they're sense of humor isn’t loss.  You can purchase it directly from The Pink Ribbon Shop http://www.pinkribbonshop.com for $12.95. 

This feminine and super cute key ring (pictured left) is embellished with pink jewels and the breast cancer awareness ribbon as its focal point.  This key ring can be purchased from The Pink Ribbon Shop at http://www.pinkribbonshop.com for $13.95.  Also, for you book readers, get this matching bookmark as well (pictured right), for the same price!

Torrid offers this adorable pink “I Heart My Boobies” t-shirt with the upside down rhinestone heart in sizes 1-4x for $28.50. Purchase at your nearest Torrid store or online at http://www.torrid.com/.

The Warriors In Pink tradition continues with this jersey cotton scarf for 2011.  Jazz up any coat, suit, or casual outfit while making a statement.  This work of art can be purchased directly from Warriors In Pink http://www.shopwarriorsinpink.com for $34.00. 

Note: To date, Warriors In Pink have donated $2,029,045.00 to the Susan G. Komen For A Cure Foundation..

This bracelet is not only stunning but it supports a great cause!  Pick up this Pandora “compatible” beaded bracelet as a show of support for Breast Cancer Awareness.  Although it’s the priciest piece on the list, at $259.99, its proceeds go to a great cause.  Purchase it directly from Overstock Jeweler http://www.overstockjeweler.com/.

If you don't see anything you like, or you're a man and pink isn't your thing, you don’t have to buy an item to show your support.  There a hundreds of organizations to donate too, but don’t get taken by donating to one that may be a fraud.  The most reputable and well known organization is Susan G. Komen For A Cure.  Donate online at http://ww5.komen.org/ or via text “KOMEN” “90999” ($10.00 will be added to your next bill.)

Let’s all Save The Ta-Tas! Squish a boob, save a life!!

Happy Shopping or Donating for a Cure.  ~The Plus Size Shopaholic~ Muah!