Sunday, October 27, 2013

Aussie Curves: Retro

Although I'm not wearing any genuine retro clothing in this post, there's something 50s chic about a pair of high-waisted shorts with a pussy-bow top and heels. I've been trying to step out of my comfort zone and wear more shorts as the weather warms up. I really think City Chic have nailed shorts this season. These ones pictured are so comfortable and fit so nicely! 


SHIRT: Thrifted from Savers, Noarlunga SA
SHORTS: City Chic
HEELS: Zu Shoes

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Aussie Curves: Celebrity Copycat

Miley Cyrus. 
Because all a girl needs in life is a pair of Docs, a good red lippy and a wrecking ball.


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Sunday, October 20, 2013

Rose Mirror Dress

I'm struggling to embrace the soft pastels trending this summer. I love bold colours and earthy boho/hippy tones. So accordingly, the latest City Chic collections haven't really inspired me. Of course, I still pop into my local each week to say hello to Lauren, Maddie and Kerri (Marion, SA). Having said that, I saw this dress on Instagram and my curiosity flared up. I love the cut, the dark red floral and the oriental feel of the design. After trying it on, I decided to splurge, knowing I'd probably wear it to a few events over the summer - particularly my staff Christmas party. 


I also love that the belt fits so well. In the past, I've found that the City Chic belts that come with the garment don't always match the size of the dress. The floral pattern helps to blur the visible belly outline, which is a sensitive area for me and still the body part I find most difficult to embrace. You may also have noticed that I'm not in my usual Doc Martens. I followed a friend into Zu Shoes recently and these were a spontaneous purchase. By the way, I stand at 6"1 in these heels. They are really quite comfortable as far as heels go! My boyfriend really doesn't mind that I tower over him in them (boobs in face, what's not to like about that?).

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Sunday, October 13, 2013

Aussie Curves: Pink

I spent a few hours in Savers thrift store last week and found this bold maxi skirt for $5. The best thing about thrifting is that on the odd occasion, when you find a brand new dress you love in the stores for $160, you don't feel so guilty putting it on layby (not saying I did that *winky face*). The beautiful fifties babe with me is my sister Chelsea, whose pink and orange jacket is a genuine vintage item. We just returned from a shopping trip where she bought this Ted Baker bag. Perfect match, right? I'm sure you can agree that it was the perfect unplanned moment to take photos for Aussie Curves "Pink" week and include her! Personally I think she could write a fashion blog herself. She has a gorgeous sense of style.
SOPHIE skirt: thrifted (Avella via Savers) | top: City Chic | shoes: Target | necklace: Lovisa
CHELSEA jacket: thrifted | jeans: Factorie | shoes: Sportsgirl | bag: Ted Baker

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Sunday, October 6, 2013

Aussie Curves: Stripes

If you haven't noticed yet, the ASOS Curve leather skater skirts are turning into outfit staples for me (don't tell my vegan friends!).

I find it interesting that plus size women aren't "supposed" to wear stripes. Something about making us look bigger, blah, blah. Do we believe that because we've been told that, or because it's true? Because whenever I see a fat woman wearing stripes, I don't cringe, or think it makes her look bigger. Who even said that in the first place? 

I found this black sash in my "random drawer" and I tried it as a bow tie with a few shirts. Now I can barely wear a shirt without it.


shirt: CITY CHIC
skirt: ASOS CURVE
leggings: ASOS CURVE
ring: LOVISA
bag: FOSSIL
boots: DOC MARTENS

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Thursday, October 3, 2013

My Summer Essential: The Maxi Skirt

As the days heat up, I constantly find myself staring into my wardrobe in the mornings, clueless. But the maxi skirt seems to be constantly bailing me out of this mishap. Pasty white legs? Hello maxi skirt. No time to shave? Hello maxi skirt. I also find it the perfect option for work, as they are modest, yet keep you cool. And also, it has to be said - no thighs gluing themselves to plastic or wooden restaurant chairs. Anyone else been there?

In my Peplum Aussie Curves post a few weeks back, I wrote about my lucky bargain find when I popped into Autograph Fashion to kill some time. Since then, I've found myself popping back in on occasion, excited about the possibility of finding other goodies. A few weeks ago I saw this cat t-shirt and fell in love. I didn't buy it right away, but couldn't stop thinking about it and eventually went back for it. While I was there, I also found a few other surprising goodies that appealed to my sense of style: a glitzy turtle ring (the head and legs move!), a ranchy black mesh top (which comes in other colours) and a plain black maxi skirt, which I've been after for a while. It occurred to me that I could wear both tops with the maxi skirt, and it would be the perfect day-to-night combo! Yay!

DAY TO....
...NIGHT!


fluffy cat t-shirt: AUTOGRAPH (here)
maxi skirt: AUTOGRAPH (here)
mesh layering top: AUTOGRAPH (here)
rings: AUTOGRAPH (here)
hat: URBAN OUTFITTERS, sold out (website here)
sandals: PIPING HOT, TARGET (here)
heels: CITY CHIC, old stock
earrings: via MUD HONEY (shop)

I'm stealing Tess Munster's style a little bit here with the bra showing underneath the mesh. Sometimes I wear a tank top as well, depending on where I'm going and how modest I want to be. Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus was my favourite song all through high school, and I still go crazy on the dance floor when I hear it. When my bestie told me this cap was for sale at Urban Outfitters I just couldn't resist. And can you believe how adorable this turtle ring is?!

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Compensation for this post was provided by Autograph Fashion. Opinions expressed here are my own.