Well, the sun is shining, the sky is blue and the weekend ahead is long and
party-filled - but - oh ... what to wear?! I am so looking forward to the
beach for memorial day weekend, but finding the right cover up can be such a
challenge. As a plus sized lady who loves quality clothing - I am up for the
challenge - I know what clothing works on me and I am determined to look
good - wait - I am determined to look better then good - let's just say,
fabulous. I will waft into my Saturday afternoon barbecue in my stunning
new caftan and I will look superb. As long as I feel good, I know I will
have fun and feel great too!
posted by generousfashions #
8:50 AM
Friday, May 18, 2007
Feeling sluggish, and wanting inspiration, I found myself skimming through pages of old magazines. Like many people these days, I turn to the net for my fill of information and tidbits. It's a matter of things that I want against things that someone else says I need. Maybe if Cosmo or People suddenly think that plus size fashion is the norm instead of running it under a side-feature article.Of course, knowing how they are, they would probably write it as if it was a survival guide. Something that your livelihood depends on. Your career will not advance if you don't do what they think you should. My survival policies in personal fashion seem to revolve around the simple rule to not look ridiculous. Ranging from the obvious to the sublime, it’s taken for granted by everyone. For instance, a ten gallon hat just won’t cut it. You’ll run the risk of being accused of taking things to their literal extreme if you wear a tank-top. A big belt with huge buckle will only work if you're from Texas or your name happened to start with an “E” and ends with an “lvis” and you have a penchant for turning people's attention to your hip area.
Reading what I just read, I’m pretty glad that the mainstream world has not picked up on my actual needs and personal wants. Part of the charm of plus size fashion is that they require personal wisdom. Personal wisdom is a pearl when you share it in a personal way, distributing it to the masses makes it look like a survival tool to a hostile world.
Yes, life is far easier when you can tuck a strip of news about the wild doings of a rich socialite in a far away corner of an unknown server than to discard it in a soon to be forgotten pile somewhere in the corner of your private space. Having said that, I think I’m gonna gather all those magazines, put it somewhere where it’ll lend a neat appearance to my place and then fix myself a tad late supper.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Summer is almost here. It's time for the beach, skimpy bathing suits and tanned skin. Maybe I will attract some attention from the opposite sex. The beach is always a good place for the summer. In fact the beach is such a good place, you'll simply forget about your skimpy bathing suit and everyone else, and just enjoy yourself.
Bathing suits tend to make people self conscious. I see a lot of people feeling awkward coming out of the changing room. The awkwardness soon wears off though. I don't think it has anything to do with their body, it's the fact that they are revealing more to the public than they are used to, and that makes them feel uncomfortable. As for me...the beach is a great place, so I'll forget about the others and enjoy myself.
Some quick tips though - Plus size swimwear thrives on accessories and accents. Often times, they tend to cast a plain look on their wearer. While I rarely fuss over my bathing suit, I fuss a lot over my sunglasses. Frames that make me look smart and don't make me look like a nerd on the beach, is a must, even if it means I have to ransack the entire catalog for it. What can I say, the beach is a good place for the summer...so good, that I'll go the extra mile to enjoy myself. And I enjoy looking and feeling good about myself.
posted by generousfashions #
5:00 PM
Thursday, May 10, 2007
May 10, 2007
Last night, on the way to the movies, my friend and I got into a discussion about clothes. We are both large women (3x), so we were discussing plus size clothes. She likes button down shirts with a sleeve below the elbow. I like tops without collars and I have to have buttons. Since she is taller than I am, she likes them about 34 inches (past her hips) and I like them at 28 inches. So, we figured out we can swap clothing, just not shirts.
LOL.
posted by generousfashions #
1:12 PM
