Glitz and Glam WAVE: eShakti Leather Trim Poplin Dress

                                                                               

For this month's Ahead of the Curve post I wanted to do something different. Glitz and Glam is our theme and I didn't want to go the traditional route. I've done many classic glamorous looks in the past. I started thinking about glam and my brain wandered to the 70s and glam rock. I love the glam rock idea so much, but I didn't think I could pull out a full look I would be satisfied with. I just don't have a wardrobe for 70s glam. I did, however have the wardrobe for a new wave look of sorts.With new wave stemming from the punk & glam movement of the 70s, I could just kind of mash the whole thing up. 

Some of my influences for this look

 

I've been loving all the edgy leather and leather look embellishments out there. I think I've said this before, but a huge part of me will always be stuck in the 80s. Leather, Spikes, and Zippers Forever!! I will be the grandma rocking a leather jacket and purple hair. 

While perusing eShakti a couple weeks ago, I came across this leather trim poplin dress.. I have been shopping at eShakti for a little over a year and I have not come across any edgier styles. I was delighted when I found this one. I love their vintage inspired designs and beautiful embroidered prints, but sometimes I find their stuff all starts looking similar. While this dress is one of their classic silhouettes, it's made more current with the leather look accents. Faux leather covers both shoulders and is banded at the bottom of the dress. Down the front is a faux leather trimmed working zipper. The dress is completed with a faux leather belt. I wanted more of a wrap around belted look so I opted to add a couple extra black studded belts.

Overall I'm happy with this dress. It fits perfect. I normally order custom, but for this item I just ordered the off rack 28. It is very light. Much lighter them I thought it would be with the leather. Light is fine, but the faux leather is very thin. I would image I will have to be careful. I've had problems with faux leather tearing before. This is not counting the pair of faux leather pants my thighs chewed up and swallowed back in 2001. This item is dry-clean only. I have hand washed their dry-clean only items before and ironed them low inside out. I don't think I will risk it with this one. I don't want to chance melting the faux leather. 

White Satin Gloves from Orchard Corset

Ouija Necklace from EILH

Boots from Dots

We are a collective of plus size bloggers coming together monthly to post on the same theme. This month we are sharing our take on "Glitz and Glam" Please click on the following links and check out the other amazing bloggers!!!

Affatshionista

The Valerie Gallery

Color Me Fatt 

The Fat Girl  

It's Melicious 

Plump up the Frock 

Fearlessly Just Me 

Lis Finds Bliss 

Harper Valley Vlog 

ModCloth Floral Flashback Dress

This is my second purchase from ModCloth. I picked this one up on sale for only $22 shipped! It is no longer on sale, but you can still get it here. I ordered the 4X and it fits pretty perfect. I think actually this dress would fit someone 5X. This dress is 100% polyester and there's lot of stretch to it. The fabric is gorgeously designed with an overlay of flocked crimson flowers atop a black background. It feels so much like to the holiday season. I know I will get lots of use out of this dress.

 

My two blogging sisters Affinity and Cherie also purchased this dress. Check out how it looks on them!!

If your a new customer to ModCloth you can use this LINK to get $15 off your first order. Happy Shopping!

A Christmas Story: Leg Lamp Skirt

"FRA-GEE-LAY"

 

"Are you kidding? Stick my tongue to that stupid pole? That's dumb!"

 

 

"You'll Shoot Your Eye Out"

 

"Oooh fuuudge!"

 

 

"It's a major award" 

"It--it-- it was... Soap poisoning."

Just wanted to do a fun tribute to one of my favorite Christmas films. I have been making A Christmas Story jewelry for Everyday is like Halloween for a couple of years. This year it occurred to me it would be really swell to have a leg lamp skirt, to go with my jewelry. The lovely Linda of Toot Sweet Skirts custom made this piece for me. Totally check out her stuff. She makes amazing kitchy skirts in every size. She will also work with you to custom make your dream item.  She is totally " A +++++++++++++++++++"

Both sweaters from Torrid Winter 2012
Skirt from Toot Sweet Skirts
Fishnets and Heels from The Halloween store.


 

ModCloth: Ladies Brunch Cupcake Dress

 I recently made my very first ModCloth purchase. I have been looking at ModCloth for over a year, but wasn't sure of sizing. Their stuff can be pricey and normally here in Canada you get hit with duties and courier fees. These things have been holding be back from ordering.

When a friend posted a $15 off coupon and a link to this dress that was already 50% off, I couldn't refuse. I ended up getting the dress for $25.

I can't say I have ever worn a cutesy Christmas dress, but I thought the print was super sweet. You can't tell from my photos, but the cupcakes have soft silver glitter added to the tops of them. It gives the dress just a little added touch of shimmer, which is nice. This dress has pockets as well that is always a super touch.

I wore this dress to my father in Laws Birthday dinner. I think it was the perfect dress for this event. I had quite a few people come up to me at the buffet to comment on my dress.

I ordered this dress in a size 4X. The dress is 90% Polyester, 10% Spandex so I figured it would have a tiny bit of stretch. I was surprised to find that it did not. That was fine because the 4X did fit perfect. I'm a 26/28 bottom. For the dolls out there that have been concerned with sizing like I was, you can totally make this style of dress work at my size.

I styled my Christmas cupcakes dress with a crop fur collar sweater. I picked this up at Torrid last winter. You can no longer get this sweater. However, they currently have this jacket that is equally saucy. My winter white tights are from We Love Colors in size E. 

If your a new customer and interested in picking something up from Modcloth, here is a coupon for $15 off!!! They currently have lots of sales for the holidays.