Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Check out the Goodwill!

Thanks to another DC area fashion blog, I accidentally stumbled upon the Goodwill's auction site, shopgoodwill.com. I am glad I did! There are deals to be had there (for example, a nicely maintained Coach bag auction price is currently at $59!) This isn't specifically plus size stuff obviously (and not even all about clothes), but I just had to let you in on the secret. I've got my eye on an indian head penny charm bracelet!

Isn't it great when fashion and charity team up for a great cause?

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

A store I just found out about

Thanks to my coworker Keena, I have a store that not everybody may have heard of... it's called Dots. Not all of their clothes are available in big sizes, but there are quite a few things I would buy, such as their stylish denim vest, which is only $18. Detailed with a belt, boning and a zipper, it is an inexpensive way to update your wardrobe! There is also a HOT pink houndstooth bra, which is my favorite trend at the moment. It's only $6, which makes me question the durability of the bra, but it's cute and it's underwire!

While it would be great if everything was available in plus sizes (there is a great "I'm not short, I'm fun size" shirt that would be perfect for me), there's no point in dwelling on the negative things. So just think of this as another option when buying new clothes/accessories/etc.

Saturday, March 7, 2009

Faith 21

Great news! Forever 21 will be launching a plus size line in the spring called Faith 21. I, for one, think this is a brilliant idea for the company. It offers yet another alternative for us big girls that is sure to be trendy.

Let's just hope that they make it up to a size 28 and not 18. Because that would really suck.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Feeling brave?

Maybe you are tall, and you like the feeling of crushing little people beneath your mighty heel. Or you're compact, like me (at 5'3") and want to feel like you are a normal height (for once!) Regardless, killer heels, and more specifically, boots, will put you on the right track! Boots are good for spring, fall, and winter (although, wearing these babies in the snow and ice is probably not the best idea.) You could wear them in the summer, but leather is awfully hot and let's be honest, who even wants to wear shoes in the summer? That being said, I present my present boot obsession...
The black plunder buckle strap boot, found at Torrid, can make you feel both powerful and sexy! This beautiferous wonder will increase your height by about four inches, and boost your confidence tenfold. Just practice walking in thse first, I wouldn't want you to break your ankle (or any other part of your body) walking in these! The straps are a nice touch. They remind me of a dominatrix and come to think of this, you would probably look good wearing these boots..... and nothing else!
These are great for the big girl because it is meant for a wider foot and calf (will fit 16" calves.)

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Let's start over.

ABOUT THIS BLOG

This is Big Girl Style. This is a fashion blog, geared toward plus sized women. I created this blog for several reasons. Trends will be deciphered, and there will be links to clothing that accurately represents each trend, along with how to wear these trends without looking like a fool. If possible, examples will also be attached. Celebrity fashion as it relates to plus size style will also be discussed. Fashion is not limited to clothing; it also includes accessories, shoes, lingerie, and so forth. The clothing discussed will be pulled from all different places. I will try my hardest to find fashions at affordable prices, because I'm not rich and and it's likely that you aren't either. If the item I find is expensive, I will try to find something similar at a reasonable price.

ABOUT ME

My name is Kim, and I am a big girl. Married, no kids and no pets (yet!). I live in Lorton, VA, a suburb outside of Washington D.C. I have fashion in my blood. I currently attend Marymount University in Arlington, VA and I am majoring in fashion design. I define my style as preppy urban. I like color, plaid, and animal print, but also try not to make it too crazy. Yellow and pink are my favorite colors. Some of my most recent purchases include a pink neon tiger stripe shirt, green colorblock skirt, and blue short-sleeve ruffle blouse. My favorite stores are Old Navy and Torrid. I read People Style Watch and In Style religiously.

So I hope this blog inspires you just as much as I was inspired to create it. Just because you are big doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your style for it. You just have to know where to look!