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fashion+ January 6, 2014

ADORE ME Intimate wear for the curvy woman

So I joined the Adore Me subscription service for intimates a number of months ago. I couldn’t pass up the deal to get a bra and panty set for $20. I’ve skipped every month until purchasing for black Friday when I purchased 2 more sets. (Which unfortunately did not count towards my 5th free set but oh well.) I found the material to be okay. Feels a little cheap and for a girl with a bigger bust it’s super important to have some padding on the bra straps, which there is none. I come back with bright red shoulders and imprints of the straps. I also don’t think it will last very long. I would not recommend trying to wear this for an entire day if you are large breasted. (However, if you are an owner of those nifty attachable bra padding forms you should be fine. They sell them on eBay…

fashion+ December 30, 2013

A little bit of mustard goes a long way; Outfit of the day

While this outfit looked a lot better with my curly locks down (thank you wind) it is one of my favorite looks which is coincidentally one of the most comfortable, when wearing a (band) tee and jeans with a blazer to define my waist. Pants are from forever21, blazer from Lane Bryant and the Band Tee is Linkin Park. The hat I’m wearing is also from forever21. Dress it up or down with your accessories and shoes. I’m rocking my new camera bag which I am completely in love with created by Jo Totes. I can also fit my tablet in the bag as well which is pretty awesome because I don’t have to worry about putting it in a sleeve since the whole inside is padded. I got the Betsy in Mustard bag which you can find at their website. It has compartments galore and is perfect for when I…

fashion+ December 19, 2013

Christmas 2013 Wish List

Coaster set | OCC LipTar set | Glasses Chic Illustration | Branch Bracelet | Shower Curtain | Phosphor Watch | Oxford Shoes | Eshakti Peter Pan Collar Dress | Fox Scarf | Formula X Nail Set | Movie TrayI kept the post short and sweet. You can click on the items detail link below the photo to see the price. Everything is pretty affordable except the watch but I find it more reasonable for the watch to be the expensive piece.I don’t typically create a wish list for Christmas because I’m happy with whatever I get, but I thought it would be fun to share some items I’ve found and love. (I wouldn’t buy the shower curtain until I move.) What’s on your Christmas list this year?

critters December 11, 2013

A winter pup update and Ultrasonic Hear Doggy! Toys

So Kiara has been doing much better. Though I don’t think the problem is gone, but whatever was triggering her is gone. I wanted to make a brief post about Kiara’s and my favorite dog toy. Kiara has a ‘Hear Doggy!’ penguin toy that she drags with her at home. She loves to cuddle and play with it. I love it because I can’t hear the squeaker. Yes you heard me, I CAN’T HEAR THE SQUEAKER. We all know that dogs can hear at higher frequencies than human beings right? This toy taps into that ability by allowing dogs to play with their favorite squeak toy all day if they want and humans aren’t bothered in the slightest. ‘Hear Doggy!’ has variety of flat and plush toys so if your dog is plush friendly these will be excellent toys for your pup plus they are pretty darn cute! Here’s…

beauty December 6, 2013

Introducing Studio Gear Cosmetics Holiday Smokey Eye Palette

I was sent this product to review by Brand Backer. I received this palette a few days ago. I have attempted to wear this twice. I was really excited about this palette. It looked cool and it looked small enough to carry for travel (which is becoming increasingly more important to me). If you haven’t heard of Studio Gear (then you are in the exact same boat as me hehe) you can check them out at their website. Their website has a really good variety of items to shop, and I can’t help but be curious about a few of them. Also, here is a snippet from the blurb I received about the company. “Studio Gear Cosmetics is a prestigious cosmetics brand featuring a full collection of professional makeup brushes, revolutionizing complexion formulas, and a wide selection of color products for the eyes, cheeks, and lips. This is a…

fashion+ December 4, 2013

Embracing a 50’s style layered outfit with flared skirt

Hello, gals and guys! I hope you all are having/had a great holiday. Cardigan | Shirt (old navy, old) | Skirt | Tights (similar) | Shoes | Belt This outfit was kind of a mistake. The tights I wanted to wear were ruined and I couldn’t locate the shirt I wanted (Someone raiding my closet?) but regardless I liked this outcome. (At least my legs were warm right?!) These photos were taken in South Jersey. One of these days I’ll get some photos of me where I live! I just watched Grease yesterday and all I could think of was how this outfit reminded me of Sandy. (There is a little more of a flare to it, but the wind kept blowing.) This is also a relatively inexpensive outfit. The whole outfit is most-likely under $100. (I say most likely because some items are older and I don’t recall their…

beauty December 2, 2013

Nanshy Professional Makeup Brush 5 Piece Set Review

I’m sure you remember the Nanshy Eye Set that I reviewed a little while back. These Buffer brushes are no exception and are just as fabulous as the eye set! If you haven’t heard about the Eye set you should check that article out for a full review and some information about the company. I was sent these brushes for review and they are very comparable to both my Sigma Bunny and Real Techniques based on texture and softness. They are however, larger and denser than the Real Technique brush I own. Some typical application uses are for Concealer, Foundation, Powder, Bronzer, Blush, Highlighter, Tinted Moisturizer, and Primer. I used these to apply my sisters Halloween makeup and it worked absolutely fantastic. These brushes have antibacterial synthetic bristles. They are also 100% vegan and cruelty free. These brushes have a good weight, not too light not too heavy, perfect in my opinion.…

fashion+ November 27, 2013

What I wish I was wearing this Thanksgiving!

Dress | Shoes | Tights | Crown Ring | Camera Bag | Branch Ring I really love creating these outfit wishlists. I am an avid window shopper (& e-window shopper for that matter) and while I rarely purchase, I do like to dream up some lovely vintage inspired outfits. So I figured hey, we need more plus-sized, curvy girl friendly outfits out there that show off your curves rather than hide them!Also, be sure to check modcloth.com for their sales that start today! Black Friday is upon us soon and there will surely be sales tomorrow, black Friday, the whole darn weekend and cyber Monday. Don’t forget to breathe! (and maybe some coffee.) What do you love to window shop for? Check out my Totally Random Things I wish I owned October Edition for more fall vintage inspired items

fashion+ November 6, 2013

Outfit collage inspired by Brilliant Earth Ethical Jewelry new Wisteria Collection launch!

Cardigan | Dress | Shoes | Ring | Tights | Earrings The gorgeous Wisteria Collection in inspired by “Autumn Love” and by far one of my favorite collections I’ve seen of fine jewelry. It speaks to the nature girl inside of me. The tree branch inspired rings are absolutely beautiful and I totally wish I could obtain the one in this outfit! Dig a little Deeper I was contacted by the lovely people at Brilliant Earth to inform me of their gorgeous new collection launching today. For anyone who doesn’t know what Brilliant Earth is, it is an ethical jewelry company specializing in engagement rings and fine jewelry. I don’t know about you but when I think about diamonds and other precious stones and metals I wonder who found it, who fought for it, and sometimes the sad thought of who died for them. Totally morbid right? But sometimes I just feel…

design November 3, 2013

An Interview with Etsy Seller Inspired By Elizabeth

This lovely lady, founder of Inspired by Elizabeth, creates amazingly cool steampunk/vintage inspired jewelry pieces. Pieces run anywhere from $10 to upwards of $60. She also does custom pieces and specializes in bridal wear. Keep reading below for her interview!1. How did you come up with your shop name? This is actually a funny story. I wanted to name it Inspired because that was truly how I felt when I began creating my jewelry line. I was inspired by everything around me. I started my shop on Etsy and unfortunately the name was already taken (shocking I know). Etsy showed me a list of possible alternatives and one was Inspired by Elizabeth. 2. What inspires you when creating or choosing an item for your shop? I am inspired a lot by color, texture and just the overall feeling I get when I’m creating a piece. I love flipping through fashion…