You're playin with sparklers

Jacket: Lane Bryant

Jeans: Seven

Shirt: Alloy

Shoes: My Mom's :)

Earrings: Forever 21

I'm freakin terrified of sparklers. That is all.

i HEART... Tara Lynn

Mint Chocolate Baby

My DIYed Skinny Jeans! The jeans are on their last leg but I feel pretty proud of myself!

FOTD for those that wanted to see. I'll have to look up the products I used if anyone wants to know.

Met up with this lady at the mall. Love her :)

Top: Alloy

Jeans: Old Pair DIYed into Skinny Jeans

Purse: Forever 21

Earrings: Forever 21

Shoes: My Closet

So Friday I was supposed to be going to get my car inspected (boo) but my best friend and I decided it to head to the mall because it was so nice outside (yay!). I threw on my DIYed skinny jeans because, well, they're pretty much the only jeans I have that even remotely fit me and they're comfortable. I'll admit, they are definitely on their last leg but they serve their purpose still so I'll keep putting my big ol thighs in them. I love Alloy and this is a shirt I always have in two other colors. The fabric is perfect for those 60-70 degree weather days, light and airy. How are you guys enjoying your weekend so far? How's the weather where you live?

P.S. Isn't my niece cute? :-D

$50 Torrid Gift Card Giveaway!!

 

So to celebrate the opening of iHEARTfatshion, I wanted to do a giveaway to thank the people that have already been super supportive of me and the blog. If all goes as planned, I hope to have giveaways every month. Though they might not all be gift cards there will be cosmetic, skin care, and clothing giveaways. But I'm getting ahead of myself a little...

The Prize

• $50 Torrid Gift Card redeemable online or in store

Rules

• Open to US and International Readers
• Must be 18+
• Giveaway begins on March 22, 2010
• Giveaway ends on April 12, 2010
• Winner will be announced April 13, 2010 (barring any unforeseen difficulties.)
• Winning names will be drawn from a actual hat

How to Enter

1. Comment on this post with your name and email and what you'd like to see on iHEARTfatshion
2. Start following iHEARTfatshion. If you're already following, let me know in your comment.
3. Follow iHEARTfatshion on Twitter @iheartfatshion and include your twitter username in your comment.
4. Advertise the giveaway on your own blog. If you do advertise the giveaway on your blog, leave a link in your comment.

This means each person can have up to four different entries for the giveaway but feel free to only do one if you'd like. This giveaway is in no way affiliated with Torrid.

Star Style: Rihanna @ Playhouse

R&B songstress Rihanna stepped out to Playhouse in Hollywood wearing a to die for outfit that I couldn't wait to put together in a plus-friendly outfit. Though I couldn't find an alternative to Rihanna's chain mail cutout sweater, I did find a lace peek-a-boo sweater from New Look that I think fit the bill. I'm seriously plotting a DIY version of Rihanna's cutout sweater and if it works out, I'll definitely post it. If it doesn't, you guys will probably never hear about it again. :) What do you guys think of the look?

Torrid Spring 2010 Fashion Shoots

 Torrid has posted some super cute videos of Torrid model Tara Lynn (GORGEOUS!!!) among others during their photo shoot for Torrid's Spring 2010 looks. A lot of the stuff is already available on the website so nothing much as far as new items but its interesting to watch!

 

Star Style: Amber Rose

Say what you want about Amber Rose but I personally love her. True, she has her "moments" where you question why she's even relevant but then she does something that makes you question her...less. I love her style (most of the time) from her tomboy looks in her daily life to fuschia gowns at the Oscars. She's definitely unique and you can't knock her for going from allegedly stripping to be a Ford model opening LA Fashion Week.

Spring Dreams

In some parts of the country, or the world even, spring is right around the corner. Depending on where you live, the days are getting brighter and a little bit warmer. Unfortunately, the nights aren't always the same story so in some cases you may find that your springy outfit isn't quite enough. I put together a few outfits that are spring day friendly but also spring night warm.

Items in this set:

• Sexy Diva Biker Black Jacket, $68
• BCBG Hosty Ankle Boot - Black, $96
• Lipsy Colour Block Envelope Bag, $17
• Silver Mesh Chain Knotted Bracelet, $14
• Plus Size See Through Lace White Tank, $22

Fashion Week Recap: Alice + Olivia Fall 2010 RTW

When I came across the images of the Fall 2010 RTW line for Alice + Olivia I was literally speechless. The line features a collection of cocktail worthy mini-dresses in rich prints, satin, and some even in body con (which is great for us plus sized women). Soft colors like gray, taupe and a baby pink as I call it were showcased alongside long black cardigans and suit coats. I'm already searching for plus size options to recreate the looks from this line. What are your favorite pieces from Alice + Olivia? Also, be on the look out for an upcoming gift card giveaway to celebrate the blog opening as well as some "Get the Look" posts, beauty tips and some of my own outfits.

Fashion Week Recap: Emanuel Ungaro Fall 2010 RTW

Emanuel Ungaro, which unfortunately recently became known for the fashion train wreck that resulted from employing Lindsay Lohan, appeared at Paris Fashion weeks. Estrella Archs was the designer for the house for the Fall 2010 Ready To Wear line. Though some critics are skeptical of the direction she's taking, I enjoyed the tailored jackets and pants. Draping dresses in bright patterns and brilliant red, pink, green and always fashionable black  What do you think of Ungaro's latest collection? Can they come back from Lindsay-gate?

Welcome to iHEARTfatshion

A few days ago, my best friend was searching for synonyms for the word fat and this is what she found:

beefy, big, blimp, bovine, brawny, broad, bulging, bulky, bull, burly, butterball, chunky, corpulent, distended, dumpy, elephantine, fleshy, gargantuan, gross, heavy, heavyset, hefty, husky, inflated, jelly-belly, lard, large, meaty, obese, oversize, paunchy, plump, plumpish, ponderous, porcine, portly, potbellied, pudgy, roly-poly, rotund, solid, stout, swollen, thickset, weighty, whalelike

I was appalled. Is this how people look at us? If someone described me as whalelike or elephantine I don't know if I'd burst into tears or punch them in the face. It's time for this to change.

I'm 22 years old shopaholic/fashion addict and I currently reside in North Carolina. Like a lot of plus sized women, I've become frustrated with the fashion industry and the lack of quality and trendy options for us. Due to this lack of options, I've only had two pairs of jeans that have truly fit me and only one of those pairs was purchased within the last two years. Everything else in my closet consisted of more mature clothing from places like Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart or ill-fitted jeans and sweat pants.

So, in 2010 I decided to make a resolution like most people in America. Not to lose weight or get a better job or anything like that (although I probably should have). Instead I resolved to completely revamp my wardrobe with only items that I love and that fit my personality. I resolved to not be discouraged by what society or "fashion experts" tell me I should wear and I resolved to share my journey into the world of "fatshion" with the world (that's you!). I'll be the first person to admit that I have no professional experience in the world of fashion or any formal training and I'm not trying to make myself out to be a fashion guru by any means. I do, however, simply want to share my opinions and the little knowledge I do have.

Hi, my name is Carmella and iHEARTfatshion!

Faith21 Spring 2010 Looks

Forever 21 has released a new set of photos for their Faith 21 Spring 2010 looks on their Facebook. Some of the pieces have been added to the site for sale already and some have yet to be added. Though I'm not an enormous fan of floral print, the floral dress and floral shorts are too adorable to resist. The motorcycle jacket is another wardrobe staple that I'm happy to see they'll be adding and the skirts from these looks are definite must-haves. Which pieces are you looking forward to adding to your collection the most?