January 2012
1 post
Sweetheart
In love with these chic bright red trousers I got from Nordstrom. Wore them with my angora sweater, bordeaux Miu Miu heels, and stacked bracelets. Also, check out my new hair! Lighter was fun but I missed my dark locks.
Pant: Vince Camuto via Nordstrom Sweater: Asos Heels & Bag: Miu Miu Sunglasses: via Tory Burch
December 2011
5 posts
2011
I wanted to share my absolute favorite photos and moments of 2011. It was a year defined by graduating from law school, going to a few beautiful places, wearing a few beautiful dresses, and starting to carve out my own path. I am beyond excited for the new year!
Wishing you all the best in life, love, and style. xx
Winter Blush
I put this outfit together to do my remaining Christmas shopping. I love layering sheer blouses under knits. This blouse is perfect because it’s cut just low enough for the lace of my bralette to peek out. My attempt at that distinctly Dolce and Gabbana neckline that walks the line between sexy and sweet. Happy holidays! xo
Blouse: Evans, Bralette: Agent Provocateur, Sweater: Trina...
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Silk Bows & Cashmere
Here’s an outfit from this weekend. I paired these inky blue corduroy pants with this cashmere top. For some extra tszuj I added this unique vest with purple silk bows. Love all the textures! Also, you can see a better picture of my lighter hair color.
Top: Agent Provocateur, Pants: GAP, Vest: Meghan Los Angeles, Heels: Dries Van Noten
November 2011
4 posts
Berry Lips
Mini post! Here’s what I wore for a night out and dinner at a great Indian restaurant. Wore my favorite tux blazer and suede boots, keeping the rest simple.
On my lips I’m wearing NARS Damned. I love this berry shade against my new hair color. I went from dark brown to warm brown + caramel highlights.
Blazer: Evans UK (p.s. Evans just launched their US site!) Top: Forever 21+ ...
Golden Sparkle
Top: Talbots via Marshalls
Jeans: Torrid
Jacket: Trina Turk via Nordstrom
Heels: Manolo Blahnik via Nordstrom
Cuff: Unearthed Etsy
Lipstick: MAC Red
Nails: OPI San Tan-Tonio, OPI Louvre me Louvre me not
Inline with my holiday inspiration post, I wanted to share some of my favorite recent outfits. Today I wore this fabulous oversized sequin top. It’s lined in silk and feels...
Holiday Fashion Inspiration
Feminine Knits It’s the season to wear a beautiful knit sweater or dress. In addition to keeping you warm, the texture of a knit adds depth to your outfit. One of my favorites is angora, for its delicate airy knit that makes you looks dreamy in that holiday-film sort of way.
A Statement Coat I love a statement coat because you can pair it with your favorite jeans and sweater just as...
October 2011
4 posts
Raspberry Suede
Dress: J.Crew
Belt: Dorothy Perkins
Boots: DUO Boots
This lush knit sweater dress from J.Crew is one of my favorite dresses for transitioning into Fall weather. This simple and chic outfit is perfect for a date night in chilly weather.
These gorgeous suede boots are from DUO boots, which makes boots according to calf measurement. It took about a week to get them in California all the...
Sparkling Jewel Sweater
I think a heather gray sweater is a classic, wardrobe staple. But you know my style—I love sparkle, even in a sweatshirt. I was recently at Forever21 when this embellished sweater caught my eye. Wish I had taken photos in direct sunlight, because this one is so pretty. A must have!
Sweater: Forever 21
Jeans: Torrid
Shoes: Miu Miu
Purse: Chanel
Glasses: Oliver Peoples
Lip color:...
Fall Purchases: Texture
Raspberry suede boots: DUO
Fur trim coat: Catherine Malandrino via Nordstrom Rack
Velvet socks: Wolford
Velvet blazer: Hologen via Nordstrom Rack
Here are some of my recent purchases, which I will soon share in outfit posts! I think texture is underrated and often overlooked. But it adds so much to the color, depth, and lines of an outfit. These items are going to be so fabulous this...
Ta'if Rose
With this outfit I wanted to debut the new look to the blog. I have renamed the site jaymiranda.com because I think it’s a better fit for different topics I want to write about. I will always love Fatshionable because the fatshion banner is one that many of us learned about together and why many of us started blogging.
A question I’ve been contemplating is how much of myself to share...
September 2011
4 posts
Creamy Rose
UPDATE: the winner of the contest below is Gldnsparkle1922. Thank you for all your entries, I loved reading each one! I used random.org to select the winner.
Top: Courtesy of Nordstrom, Jeans: GAP, Shoes: Miu Miu, Jewels: Fennimas, Clutch: Halston
Here are a few photos of an outfit I wore to have lunch and shop in Costa Mesa, CA. Lately I’m obsessed with this creamy rose hue....
Little White Tee
Gap jeans, River Island Crop Top via ASOS, Cole Hann heels, Anthropologie necklace, Becca Tatiana lipstick, Pink nail polish “Be a Dahlia” by OPI, Ralph Lauren sunglasses
In the fashion world, the Fall season is here. But I’m a California girl and my summer always feels longer. This was definitely the season of the crop top. I know there will be naysayers, but so what....
Desert Treasures
Palm Springs is a fashion oasis, from designer shops to thrift stores, it’s not hard to find a gem to bring back home. At Revivals Gallery I found a perfect pair of vintage, high waisted, light blue jeans. At the Estate Sale Company, I found this retro-fabulous pair of vintage gold and pearl earrings. Finally, I visited the Desert Hills Outlets.
These shops are sitting in the desert. So,...
Palm Springs Beauty
I spent the last three nights in Palm Springs and loved it. We stayed at a boutique hotel called Korakia Penisone. In wearing this outfit to dinner, I was inspired by the beauty and romance of the location. I paired this fabulous tulle skirt with a grey and ivory romper and a blush jacket. Also added my fuchsia velvet platforms, grey python print clutch, & blue stingray cuff.
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August 2011
3 posts
Velvet Dream
I’m in love with these velvet platform sandals from Topshop. They’re super bright and rich pink with purple ribbon ties—perfect. I love these shades against grey. Here are some other recent purchases, including a grey MBMJ sweater with metallic pink striped sleeves and a cotton/lace romper from GAP. Added my Janine Basil beaded pill box hat for good measure. This Fall, I’m...
Sunset & Stripes
This was my outfit for a party last night. After I saw how gorgeous this dress looked on xtina, I had to have it. I love the stripes against these snakeskin Helmut Lang heels. I think so. cal sunsets are beautiful, and you can see a bit of one in the honeyed look of these photos taken outside. xoxo
Dress: ASOS, Jacket: Beth Ditto/Evans, Shoes: Helmut Lang, Necklacke: Antrho, Bag: Chanel
Carrie Bradshaw in Paris
No matter how you feel about Carrie Bradshaw, there is no denying her fictional closet is the stuff of dreams. The episodes in Paris are perfect and everything I want fashion-wise at the moment. Stripes, sequins, feathers, tulle, embellishments—beautiful.
P.s. Who doesn’t love Carrie in Halston? You can have something similar in this dress from Forever 21, available in plus sizes....
June 2011
1 post
Stripes & Blush
Top: Asos, Pants: Dorothy Perkins, Shoes: Louboutin, Bag: Miu Miu
This summer, my go-to outfit consists of boyfriend jeans and a striped top. I love it because it’s a pretty easy way to look and feel chic during the hot summer months. Here is one variation I did this week—blush peg pants and a black and white cropped top.
I wish I were in Paris! Instead, I’ll be in Los...
May 2011
0 posts
All Wrapped Up
Last night I wore my new Monif C. coral ruched dress to dinner with my fiance.
I have never received so much attention or so many compliments as I did on this dress. So sexy. Definitely one of the sexiest dresses I’ve ever worn. Between all the ruching and this juicy color, I am in love. The pictures don’t do it justice!
I wore it all night and it kept it’s shape...
April 2011
4 posts
Peek Into My Closet
This is what I see every day when I walk toward my closet. I may be feeling low but when I open my closet door, I get a burst of energy from all the colors, textures, and sentiment attached to different garments. And my shoes are just there being fabulous.
In my dresser I keep things like jeans, cotton tees, and lingerie. I included a picture because my perfumes, jewelry boxes, and...
Great Hair: My Favorite Products
I’ve had some great hair moments in my life. Others I’ve collected from books, movies, and fashion editorials. You can say they form part of my fashion/beauty imagination.
One of my absolute favorites is the final scene of season two of Sex and the City, when Carrie’s relationship (and hair) are compared to The Way We Were. Carrie goes on recreate a scene from the film...
A Pink Silk Dream
If you read my last post on spring style inspiration, you know I’ve been dreaming about bright pink pants. I have also been wanting to find silk pants because they’re so luxe. Imagine my excitement at finding a pair of hot pink silk pants by Ralph Lauren!
These were a dream come true. I’m loving hot pink for Spring, so I’m really happy with this outfit. I think black and...
March 2011
3 posts
My Spring Style
I envision my spring style consisting of pale blazers, lots of thick stripes, relaxed silhouettes, and bursts of fuschia. Here is my take on three different ways to wear this cute tee from J. Crew this Spring!
(1) I think a blush pink blazer looks so great with a pair of boyfriend jeans. This outfit feels very casual but keeps you feeling chic and beautiful, perfect for a casual date or a day...
Shop my Closet!
In an effort to clear things from my closet, I have made a site where I will be listing clothes, shoes, and accessories. Please visit pink lip shop or click the image above. Shipping to the United States. Contact me if you have questions!
Walking on Your Own Catwalk
I’ve wanted a pair of high waisted jeans for the longest time. So happy I have this pair from City Chic. I love the panels around the waist, the column of buttons, and how the jeans hug the body. I paired mine with a button up because I saw Kim Kardashian wear a pair of high waist jeans like this.
I definitely think plus sizes can look great in this style, don’t let anyone tell you...
February 2011
1 post
Blush
I love today’s outfit but I only had enough time to snap a few pictures outside my home. Hope you don’t mind these. I fell in love with this skirt when my friend Nicolette posted it and looked gorgeous in it. I had to have it! Love these colors together.
Below you’ll also find a video I made! I haven’t made one in a long time but had some extra time tonight and wanted to...
January 2011
3 posts
A Study in Contrasts
Everything about this outfit was about contrasts of texture. Tulle, leather, lace, jersey—each tending toward soft or structured. This Rodarte for Target dress is dainty but the blazer and boots aren’t so delicate.
I guess this look is sort of 90s-dress-with-combat-boots, but you can lift the chicness of the outfit by incorporating some stylish elements: a platform boot, a tuxedo...
New Additions to my Closet
Here are my first purchases of the new year. I’m trying to be really picky about my shopping so I haven’t bought anything this month until now. I definitely recommend a no-buy challenge to people wanting to use their wardrobes more creatively. I also think it makes adding something new to your closet that much more fun.
My birthday is in two weeks (yay) so this is an exception! I...
Pink Lips & Gold Buttons
Hello again! Thank you for all the lovely messages from people wanting me to continue blogging. I’ve missed it and missed all of you too! I definitely want to keep writing and plan to make different kinds of posts (e.g. beauty, musings) in between outfit posts.
I am in love with my new cape and its darling gold buttons. Worn over jeans and a white tee for an easy chic look. The cape is...
December 2010
1 post
Been an Awful Good Girl
I remember being a young girl and wishing for so many things that were beyond my reach at the time. Life has changed so much and I guess I could now buy myself my own gifts. (But, what fun is that?) There is still something magical about this season! Take a look at my wish list this year—
The things I’m wishing for are perhaps shinier and prettier than I could have foreseen years...
November 2010
3 posts
Peg Pants
I love soft shades and cute pants so when I saw these peg pants from ASOS curve, I knew I had to have them. Note: these run large compared to other pants I’ve tried from them. I sized down and they were still loose around my waist. Asos Curve recently added several more cute pants to their range so check them out!
I think this pinkish-brown shade looks so good against this burgundy button...
Fatshionable Feature & Thank You
It’s around this season that many people reflect on the year thus far. I have so many reasons to be thankful, one being the community of people that I have come to know through my blog. Thank you to everyone who, even when posts are scarce, continue to support me and my blog!
Next, I wanted to share this cute blog feature. It always makes me happy to know the blog is reaching people in...
I love City Chic
Hello everyone! I have an upcoming outfit post but before that I wanted to make a short post to announce that Australian retailer City Chic has launched its US site. You may remember that Fluvia Lacerda was a model for one of their recent campaigns, which you can view at Plus Model Magazine.
I have a couple items from City Chic that I love and wear all the time. Some previous outfit posts...
October 2010
2 posts
Hocus Pocus
This Fall I want to be wrapped in thick knits and rich colors. Remember the movie Hocus Pocus? My favorite Halloween movie! I always loved the witches’ clothing and I think this knit cape from Evans gives off a chic witchy vibe. Perfect for October. A cape goes great with a chunky boot, like these by Jeffrey Campbell. Underneath I’m wearing a flowy top and my Asos jeggings. So...
Fall Inspiration and Shopping List
Fall is one of my favorite seasons for fashion. This year I’m focusing on adding specific garments to my wardrobe from four categories. While the looks I selected come from straight-size designers, I still think they are good sources of inspiration for women of any size. The task, as always, is to find things in our size that make us feel fabulous. I’ve also included six items that...
September 2010
2 posts
Sequins & Hearts
Lately I’ve been loving chic trousers. These carrot pants were on sale at Lane Bryant and they’re actually the only LB item I own, but I’m in love with them. I think they look great with this French Connection sequin top too. I usually don’t wear all black but when I do, I enjoy combining different textures.
The Beth Ditto collection at Evans UK launched recently and I...
My Favorite Shoes
Hi everyone! Still working on my fall fashion post but in the meantime wanted to share some of my all time favorite shoes. I’m sure you know how much I love shoes, so narrowing down a list is difficult. I recently watched a short film where Mr. Louboutin was speaking on the allure of shoes, saying it is a woman that carries her clothing but it is the shoes that carry the woman.
As for...
August 2010
2 posts
Summer Love
I loved this summer so much and I’m sad it’s over. Had so much fun in New York City, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas! Here are two of my favorite summer looks. My next post will be a fall wishlist!
I feel like the last blogger on earth to blog about tap shorts. These Torrid shorts are so comfortable and so perfect for summer. I love the bright print paired with this “Bardot”...
A Year of Fatshionable!
Happy Birthday to Fatshionable.com! This month I’m celebrating one year of blogging. I have loved getting to know readers and other bloggers, some of whom are my best friends now.
Since the blog started, there have been over 600K visits from people from 161 countries. In terms of who is reading, the blog is most popular in the United States, France, and the UK. Finally, the blog has been...
July 2010
4 posts
Fatshionable in New York
When I told you I was going to the YFF Conference I said I wanted to live out my Sex and the City dreams. I knew I needed an outfit that would make me like a fabulous plus size Carrie Bradshaw. I wanted tulle and sparkle and I think everything came together beautifully. I loved my outfit!
I wore this to the meet & greet event, one of the best events of the weekend. I loved meeting so many...
Summer Rose
The retailers we visited in New York gave us gift bags and in my Evans bag was this cute rose-print scarf. I usually only wear scarfs in cold weather so I was a little unsure how to wear it. Then I watched an episode of Sex and the City where Carrie was wearing a scarf as a top—I gave it a try!
I just folded the scarf into a triangle and tied it behind my back. You could wear a bandeau...
YFF Conference 2
The photo shoot we did with Plus Model Magazine was amazing. Special thanks to Maddy from PMM! I’ve never experienced anything like it and it was so much fun to get our hair and makeup done! Pictures are set to come out soon and I will definitely post about it when they are released! For the shoot I wore jeans, a sparkly striped top, a beaded hat, and my Helmut Lang heels.
I went into...
YFF Conference 1
I’m back from an unforgettable weekend in New York! I had never been around so many talented, gorgeous, and stylish women! I will be posting pictures here but don’t forget to check out the other YFFCON bloggers - Nicolette Mason, Sound Bites, Corazones Rojos, More to Love, Fashion Hayley, Young Fat and Fabulous, Saks in the City, and Musings of a Fatshionista!
Friday was first...
June 2010
3 posts
Princess shoes
It’s been a while since we had a shoe post! I love heels and have a lot of fun in them, but contrary to what a lot of people believe, I don’t wear heels every day. I am however, really picky about flats. Just because they’re flats doesn’t mean they don’t have to be just as fabulous as your other shoes.
Today I wanted to share a pair of Pazzion flats that I purchased...
Sheer Black
Hi everyone! It’s been a while since my last outfit post! I wanted to show this super cute organza jacket I got from the ASOS Black collection. It’s perfect for going out on a warm summer night. I wore a sheer tee underneath for a cool layered effect. The midwash jeggings from ASOS Curve are so comfortable and it’s nice having an alternative to dark denim, which I usually favor....
Los Angeles
Here are some photos from my trip to Los Angeles. Aside from some business I did while there, most of my time was spent with my sister and eating amazing food! I love this city.
I fell in love with the purple Louboutins pictured below. More on my shoe quest later—I’m going to need your help picking a pair to get in New York. This is going to be the celebratory purchase I will be...