August 2009
21 posts
Black Silk Bow
I wasn’t kidding when I said I love bows. Today I was thinking about how I want a big silk bow-tie, like the kind Alber Elbaz of Lanvin always wears. They’re so playful. Anyway, I remembered “Don’t I have something similar?” Oh yea! This little Marc Jacobs jacket has a beautiful bow and was tucked away, forgotten in my closet.
I got it a long time ago, during a...
Baby Blue Tips
This is currently my favorite nail polish. It’s Essie “St. Barths Blue,” a pretty blue with a satin finish. A chic, fun color to wear while there’s still some sun, but which will transition nicely into a winter blue. Here is a quick macbook pic from yesterday:
Essie nails, YSL Lingerie Pink lipstick, MAC Don’t Be Shy blush, Rock&Republic liner
I bought my...
Casual Corset
So, my interviews are done for a few days and I promptly changed into something more fun.
This top is from freepeople. It’s very soft and airy. The fabric around the waist i gathered in the middle with some shiny threading and has lace panels on the side. This part isn’t going to cinch in your waist, but in contrast to the flowy shirt, it does give that illusion I guess. It’s...
Notes and Notable (Jackets)
Sorry for the lack of a recent post.
I have been pretty busy this week with law firm interviews. Eep! In this vein, I may make a “fatshionable suit” post at some point.
If you have emailed me, I will write back, though it may take me a few days.
I get several questions/emails about where people might find cute leather jackets. Until now, I had not found any worth mentioning. If you...
Leather Skirt
My leather skirt from Dorothy Perkins came and it’s quite nice. It’s very soft and I’m trying to pair it with different things. I have a lot of work this weekend but I’m having dinner and drinks tonight, so I was thinking about maybe going out in this simple outfit.
Also, someone asked me via email if I’m wearing spanx in these photos but no, I’m not. If...
Digital Animal Print
I got my camera today, but I was only able to take pictures at night, so the quality is not as amazing as I hoped for this post. Lol, they look about the same quality as my macbook pics. I’ll photograph tomorrow’s outfit in better light though!
Here are some shots of my Evans dress, the only thing I got from their sale. It’s animal print but also digital, so the effect is cool....
Shoegasm!
One of the reasons why I love ebay is that I will sometimes come across something that is not my size, but the thing will be so perfect, that I must embark on a quest to find it, in my size.
Tonight, I found these beautiful Chanel flats. They are, sadly, a size too small for me. But I love them! So pretty, flirty, fun. I’m going to call Chanel in SF to inquire about these. Oh I hope I can...
Shoulder my love
Hi everyone, thank you for all the support and comments.
I’m so excited because I got my jumpsuit in the mail today! I’m only posting two pictures because I need my digital camera. I am going to post full body outfit pics! This jumpsuit deserves it.
For now, check out the shoulders. I love them! I haven’t seen many pictures of fatshionistas wearing the strong shoulder trend....
Dare to Bare
I know a lot of people are hesitant to bare their arms. This is a hard one for me too. But it’s not like people will see your arms and think “omg I never knew your arms were big/thick/fat” so just go sleeveless! I figure that my size remains constant, no matter how much of my arms I’m showing. Also, there so many cute sleeveless things you could be wearing, so don’t...
The Shoe Archives
My love for shoes is pretty self-evident and I realized the other day that I have shoes that I never properly photographed. For my own fashion records, I will be posting my shoes, their story, and their meaning to me.
I’ll start with Dior.
My summer scent is Miss Dior Cherie and I’m wearing it today, so I am in a Dior mood. These are not my first pair of Dior shoes but they are...
Fashion Armor
This was the fashion season of all things tough. Studs, chains, leather, sharp lines, strong shoulders. Something dark has been brewing in the fashion imagination of many designers. So many of these looks feel like armor and I wonder: against what are we are armoring ourselves? Likely many things. Sometimes fashion trends seem almost poetic.
For instance, check out this chainmail waistcoat from...
Boots and Bows
Fall is approaching fast and for me this means new boots! Everything in this outfit arrived today in the mail and once again, my love for leather and bows is evidenced.
I know this outfit is simple but I wanted to highlight two facts. First, this sweater is a size Large. When I was younger (ironically, closer to age 21), I never went into Forever 21 because I saw it as a skinny-only kind of...
BodyCon
The figure-hugging nature of bodycon makes this trend daring but the architecture keeps it chic. The best bodycon skirts aren’t just tight—they have panels, lines, and form.
Several months ago I fell for the Hervé Léger dresses and sighed (figuratively) at the prospect of never having one. However, Evans and Dorothy Perkins have done an excellent job of offering these sexy stlyes to...
Americana
“Classic American” clothing was a trend not too long ago that has become mainstream in the form of plaid and checkered shirts. Maybe the western tradition, embodied in fashion, is a reaction to perilous times—facing danger with an adventurous spirit (and gorgeous boots). Very romantic indeed. At the very least, it’s a way to be cowgirl chic.
Check top, F21, Jessica...
Leather and Lace
Quick thank you to all my recent tumblr followers! <3
So I’m completely in love with leather jackets. I’m also really feeling lace right now. There is just something so luxurious about both.
Today I was randomly thinking about bustles and how fancy there were/are. Many fashion professionals will tell you you have to minimize certain areas of the body in order to achieve the most...
B. Ditto Jacket Here!
My jacket arrived today. I love it!
Evans jacket, 50uk
The quality is great—love the zippers, studs, and panelling. (My camera is broken so macbook pics until it’s fixed.) I believe this is just about sold out and I hesitated about getting mine because I had seen very few pictures of it being worn. Bad sign? I guess not, everyone must just be too busy wearing this gorgeous...
Details to set you apart
I love when clothes have little details that indicate to you that the designer was thoughtful. A well placed button, a swarovski cystal, a touch of lace—each can elevate a garment or shoe. Usually these details are small and maybe you will be the only person who knows they’re there. But sometimes these details are more obvious and can set you apart in a crowd.
Just got two pairs of...
Unrequited shoe love
Not long ago I embarked on a quest to find the lovely Jeffrey Campbell version of the Ann Demeulemeester lace up boots. These were only sold at LF stores. Before this adventure, I didn’t even know what an LF store was! I called stores all over the country in search of these beauties. At last I found the last pair in a Boston store and my size—10. Well, I am more of a 9.5 but I have...
Please Mr. Postman...
Here are a few things I’m waiting for in the mail.
My love for things pink, lacey, and the recent corseted looks that have been in trend drew me to this top, which seems to encapsulate all these things I love! This is not normally a size I would wear but reading the measurements, I figured it would fit. Edit: this actually came today and it fit well—so glad. So pretty too. Will post...
Past Oufits
Here are some of my favorite past outfits, by way of introduction!
Asos Leather Jacket, Evans Blouse, Torrid Z. Cavaricci jeans
Asos Leather jacket, MBMJ Blouse, Torrid ankle zip jeans, Dries Van Noten heels
Target Mossimo jacket, Old Navy tee, Z. Cavaricci jeans, Louboutin wedges
Old Navy tee, Torrid skirt, Naturalizer maryjane heels, Louis Vuitton bag
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Contact Me!
* You can email me at fatshionable@gmail.com
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About Me
* My name is Jay I am 25 yrs old. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area.
* I love for shoes.
* I will be posting outfits on this blog in addition to current fashion obsessions.
* I think you can be fat/plus size and fashionable—hence my blog name.
* My wardrobe is a mix of high...
