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)

Hi-Lo there everybody!

I’m a big fan of clothes that can do double-duty, and I’m a strong believer in finding new ways to wear clothing you already own. You can’t afford to get that new short leopard print skirt but you already own a long leopard print skirt? You can make your clothes work for you.

I’ve had this mid-calf length leopard print skirt from Forever21 for a while. I like the subdued color on an otherwise lively print. It elevates the maturity of the skirt without making it matronly. However, a mid-calf length can be difficult to pull off. Not exactly as lengthening as a maxi, and not nearly as showy as a knee-length or mini skirt. Leaving it down gives the outfit a slightly Rockabilly style, and offers more coverage of course for those bad leg days. (We’ve all been there).

Wanting a more youthful, fun & easy look, I raised the hemline by folding the skirt in half and tucking it into the waistband, which I then secured by adding a belt. The jewel-dotted grey t-shirt helps keep the tonal theme going, and it makes my bazungas look awesome.

The shoes were a have-to-have purchase from Marshalls; they were marked way down (only $25) and I feel like I have an update of Dorothy’s ruby red slippers. She may have knocked them together in hopes of getting home… I hope mine bring me to the mall.

Skirt: Forever21 (size L)

Shirt: Forever21 (size L)

Shoes: Dolce Vita (size 9.5)

Sunglasses: Forever21

Belt: Target (size L)

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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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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

I’m thrilled to say that I won tickets to the New Jersey Full Figure Fashion Week! (Or really, the New Jersey Full Figure Fashion 3-day weekend.) I won the tickets through PlusForUs.com’s Facebook contest & I encourage everyone to like them on Facebook and see if they’re giving away any more tickets!

You can also purchase tickets on the New Jersey Full Figure Fashion Week website: http://www.njfffw.com/

I will be covering all the events on my blog, so stay tuned for updates!

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Spring is here! And with a change in seasons, so comes a change in trends. Pastels, brights, etc. are in basically every Spring, and due to my paler than pale skin tone I avoid pastels like the plague. (I’m also just not much of a fan.)

To be perfectly honest, I don’t strictly follow trends, and I wear whatever colors, patterns, shapes, and styles that I like, whenever I want to wear them. (Which I advocate to you all!) But, being that Spring is about bright color and all…

I somehow happen to own a top and a skirt in the exact same shade of neon yellow. They’re both from Forever21, but purchased years apart. And my awesome neon clutch? The exact same shade of yellow. How is this all possible? Will wonders never cease?

To continue the monochrome concept, but giving it a slight tweak, I added a neon pink belt and necklace, which I then color-matched with neon pink lipstick.

Unfortunately I don’t own any neon hued shoes (if anyone would like to purchase any for me I’m completely open to it!), so I strapped on my amazing black suede heelless Jeffery Campbell wedges. I can’t lie- these shoes make me feel like a badass/dominatrix/hooker/punk/fashionista (which is all the rage right now, of course), and if it worked with everything I owned I would wear them every day.

My outfit’s so bright I just had to wear shades.

Shirt: Forever21

Skirt: Forever21

Belt: Target

Shoes: Jeffery Campbell

Bag: Nasty Gal

Bra: Ashley Stewart

Necklace: Forever21

Sunglasses: Nine West

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Okay, one more tease and I swear I’ll have a real outfit post up tomorrow! <3

Just a little tease for this week’s upcoming posts!