Molami Headphones Rock!

…this post will also be known as “No Pants Dance.”

So I was listening to some music the other day while wearing just a trench coat, sunglasses and heels (that’s believable, right?) and I realized that not only was the quality of my music lousy, my ugly, plain ol’ earbuds were bringing the down the level of my entire outfit.

So, I strapped on my ever-so-fashionable white silk & gold Molami earphone headband (the clarity! the style!) & boogied down with my bad-dancing white-girl bad self.

Headphones: Molami

Trench Coat: Target (Size XXL)

Shoes: Steve Madden (Size 9)

Sunglasses: Target

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I would call this outfit “Look, but don’t touch.”

And I’m sorry I’ve been slacking on my outfit posts! Life has become quite busy quite quickly, but I think things are settling back down. So, on to the important shiz!

This entire outfit revolved around the pin/necklace. (Pecklace? Nin? Pinlace?) I snatched it up during the last awesome ASOS sale; how could I say no to this amazing cockroach/cicada (I don’t know bugs, alright!) statement piece? It adds an *almost* classic ladies-that-lunch look to my black & white ensemble.

The dress was another ASOS sale purchase- I couldn’t pass up the amazing print & the higher neckline was a nice departure from my usually cleavage-baring styles!

Accessories wise, I strapped on my highest snake print wedges, threw on some architectural shades & grabbed my trusty black H&M clutch. I cinched my vegan leather black belt as tight as I possibly could to accentuate my shape even further. *Disclaimer* Do not wear a belt this tight for an entire night or you might pass out from the major squishing.

(Is it just me, or does the first picture look like I’m daring someone to mess with me?)

Dress: ASOS (Size 14)

Belt: Forever21

Shoes: Steve Madden (Size 9)

Sunglasses: Forever21

Clutch: H&M

Bug Pin/Necklace: ASOS

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I promise, there is a full post on its way tonight! Stay tuned….

What’s black & white & me all over? (Yes, I think I may have used a similar joke like that before, but whatever, it’s my blog & IdowhatIwant!)

As I’ve said in the past, I’m a big fan of clashing/matching prints. (Clamashing? Clatching? Mashing? ….I guess mashing is a word already, so we’ll go with that.) And with a intensely patterned black & white dress (with neon green piping), it was just natural to pair a black & white zebra print belt, neon green & snake print platform heels, neon shades, neon necklace & a neon bag.

While it sounds like a lot of neon, the black & white dress grounds the bright colors and prevents them from overpowering the entire look. Personally, I love neon & have no problem wearing an bold neon-centric look, but most people are not comfortable doing so.

If I can ever impart any fashion wisdom on you it would be this, try things. Put colors together you think shouldn’t go, put two (or more) busy patterns together, wear neon, wear white, wear stripes, wear everything that people say big girls can’t wear. Screw ‘em.

Dress: Target (Junior’s size XXL)

Belt: Target (Size L)

Shoes: Easy Pickins (Size 9)

Sunglasses: Forever21

Bag: Nasty Gal

Necklace: Forever21 (painted by me)

English Springer Spaniel: Flynn (size L)

I’m giving away a $100 gift card for Bareplus, the amazing plus size intimates website! All you have to do is LIKE Bareplus on Facebook and tell them your worst bra story and/or why you need an intimates makeover! The winner will be chosen TOMORROW (Thursday the 26th), so LIKE Bareplus on Facebook  & enter now!!

It’s time to get rid of your smashing, overflowing, too small or too big bras & finally wear one that’s jusssssssst right.

80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra (and you’re probably one of them). After being inundated with advertising that shows women wearing undersized push-up bras that they’re spilling out of, the average woman thinks it’s normal to be falling out of her bra cups and making constant strap and band adjustments. I’m here to tell you that’s not the way it’s suppose to be!

BarePlus.com, the amazing plus size intimates site, understands the pain & frustration that full figured women endure when it comes to finding a great-fitting bra. They want you to find your perfect fit and the perfect bra for your bust. Thanks to their amazing fit tips and their fabulously helpful customer service, you’re practically guaranteed to find the bra of your dreams!

And what’s the best way to begin your brand new relationship? With a $100 gift card of course! How can you win? Easy! Just LIKE Bareplus on Facebook and tell them your worst bra story and/or why you need an intimates makeover! The winner will be chosen Thursday the 26th, so LIKE Bareplus on Facebook  & enter now!!

(And yes, that’s me up there: I was wearing a 38DDD in the grey bra… turns out I’m actually a 38GG. Huge difference in fit & comfort, and I no longer have awkward moments where I realize my chest has spilled out of my bra. Hurray good bras!)

This giveaway is sponsored by Bareplus by Barenecessities.com. P.S. It’s Fashion is hosting the giveaway.

You ever find something so amazing that you can’t wait to tell everyone about it? Well, the Elomi swim line is one of those things!

Made specifically for full figured women, Elomi understands the curves of a woman’s body and crafts their swimsuits and lingerie to compliment your shape, not fight it.

While I was already a big fan of Elomi’s products (the black bra I’m wearing in my “after” bra picture is by them), I was thrilled to see they had expanded into swim. And they didn’t just dip a toe, they jumped right in, with an amazing three-piece swim system, and most importantly, the swim bra.

The swim bra fits (and is sized) just like a regular bra. It’s an amazing foundation for any swim look, allowing you to wear it as a bikini top or layer it under a tankini, one-piece or similar swim top.

Most swimsuits (straight & plus-sized) don’t offer enough support, and the larger your breasts are, the more support you need in your swimwear. Now you have a promise of the lift and comfort you need, in a versatile layer-able style. 

The line comes with two different colored swim bras, three different styled bottoms (high-waist, mid-waist and skirted), and a few different patterned & styled tankinis (ruched, flared, solid & abstract). So, depending on your personal style & how much coverage you desire, you can create your perfect swimsuit!

I just don’t recommend swimming with a pony hair belt on.

Check out more plus-size swim options from BarePlus! (Also, their Friends & Family sale is going on right now & you can save 25% on Elomi swim & other amazing products!)

Swim Bra: Elomi

Swim Bottom: Elomi

Tankini: Elomi

Belt: Target

Shoes: Steve Madden

Sunglasses: St. Marks Street Vendor

Here’s a tease for something I never thought I’d ever have enough confidence to post about… swimwear!! Look for my review of the Elomi swim later this week!

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Clash, don’t match! (Okay, sometimes I like to match, but only prints and patterns and colors and stuff…)

I had been searching for a vivid floral print skirt for a while now, and I happened upon this amazing number in the racks in H&M. It has an exposed zipper running up the back of it, which adds a bit of edge to the skirt.

While the sheer leopard print button-down top is a clashing print, its muted tone prevents it from tackily clashing, and allows it to blendily clash. (I’m tired & I’m making up my own words now, deal with it.)

I LOVE D.I.Y. and any time I see something I like but can’t afford I always think “Can I make that myself?” My necklace was inspired by the phenomenal jewelry designer Tom Binns; I bought a cheap-o crystal necklace and painted it with neon nailpolish (D.I.Y. to be shown in a later post). My shoes were inspired by spiky things… I love studs & spikes, and there just aren’t enough shoes on the market that fit that bill (that aren’t completely out of world price-wise), so fuck it, I made my own!

I encourage you all- Clash prints & make things yourself!

Top: Old Navy

Skirt: H&M

Shoes: Kohl’s (But spiked by me)

Necklace: Forever21 (Painted with neon colors by me)

Make-up by my amazing friend Christina

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I don’t purr, I ROAR! When I walk into a room everyone takes notice. There is so much glam in me it overflows.

Again, like my all-over leopard print outfit, I cannot keep my Jerseyness bottled inside all the time, and sometimes it explodes out like an exorcism.

Except for my practically translucent pale skin (which most NJers would not be caught dead looking like), the mix of tiger (or zebra, I can never tell the difference on clothes), snake and leopard prints is a perfect mixture of animal prints. Even though they can be clashing prints, they work together because they’re in a similar color family.

The dress accentuates my curves and *ahem* shows off my assets- I can almost here the beat of the drum as I strut by. This dress is a killer.  I may seem soft, but Kitty’s got claws…

Dress: Fashion to Figure

Belt: Calvin Klein

Heels: Steve Madden

Clutch: Pat Field

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Whoever said thick women can’t wear stripes did NOT know what they were talking about, and I’m living proof they were wrong.

Now, I’ve worn a striped dress before (but with thin black & white stripes), but with this Spring-hued outfit I decided to break up the stripes with a tonal solid skirt. And while I encourage all full-figured women to wear stripes, skinny jeans, and any other trend they’ve ever been told they can’t pull off, I purposely kept the stripes to my top half to play with my proportions.

By keeping the pencil skirt solid and belting the over-sized striped top I was able to define my shape and not turn my curves into blurves. (I’m sorry my writing sucks today, I have a headcold and there is so much pressure in my face I keep thinking my eyes might explode.)

I love mixing prints, so with this outfit I matched leopard print heels to a skinny leopard print wrap belt. By using a natural shaded leopard print, I was able to pick up the tan color in the striped top, which helps the prints mix well and not painfully clash. (And for the record, I am not wearing white tights in these pictures, I am seriously just that pale.)

Top: Cotton On

Skirt: Target

Belt: Michael Kors

Shoes: Steve Madden

Cuff: Forever21