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Fatshion February 1: In Living Color

Jenna — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 04:35:09 +0000

If you are on tumblr you may have heard of Fatshion February. If not it is a project created by Jessie Dress last year to showcase all of the beautiful fat fashions from around the world. To learn more and to participate visit the official Fatshion February page. Well since I just joined Tumblr mid-february of last year I didn’t participate but I plan to take as many ootd posts as I can this time around.

For this outfit I was feeling a super 90s vibe and the need to wear my hair in a side pony tail. My bf took these pictures so they kind of suck lol.

Outfit Details:
Top: Dots size XL
Skirt: Domino Dollhouse size 2xl
Leggings: Lane Bryant size AB
Belt: NY & Comp. size XL
Earrings: Etsy Seller Found Objects
Necklace: Lia Sophia
Bracelet: Claire’s
Shoes: Doc Martin for Sanrio

I bought this belt recently and I am so excited. I love the color yellow but I don’t think it looks very good against my skin tone to wear it in shirts or dresses. So I am constantly on the lookout for awesome yellow accessories and shoes. Seriously I want to wear this belt with everything I own; I already have a few outfits planned for it with a bunch of dresses.

Are you participating in Fatshion February? I hope you do! Leave your Tumblr page in the comments so I can follow you and you can find mine here!

Fatshion Blog #2 (ritusthoughtcatcher.wordpress.com)
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My Photo Shoot Experience (inbetween-fashion.com)

Oh My Gawd Shoes: Poetic License

Jenna — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:38:20 +0000

One of my favorite brands of now is Poetic License. I am absolutely obsessed with them. They are one of the few brands out today making truly unique, yet still very wearable styles.

This season many of their shoes are representing a vintage, early 1900s, yet they still look very modern. Here are a few of my favorites. (Click on images for details.)

I recently wore this outfit with a pair of Poetic License shoes that I bought from their summer clearance Ideeli sale. The style is called Magical Sunset. I had been looking for a pair of floral shoes for awhile and I just fell in love with these. They have everything I want; flowers, hearts, rhinestones, and cuteness!

Outfit Details:
Top and Cami: Torrid size 1
Pants: Tripp via Torrid size 18
Necklace: Pree Brulee gift from friend
Ring: Payless
Bracelets: Assorted stores
Shoes: Poetic License via Ideeli

Tuesday Shoesday: Need I Say Amour (beatbeatheartbeat.com)

My Monif C. Makeover

Jenna — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:19:01 +0000

I’ve been meaning to share this with you! I blogged a little while back about my photo shoot experience with Monif C, and now the pictures are up so go check them out!

Also the new Monif C. spring collection is up and umm yeah I want everything. You know that purple is my favorite color right?

Gimmee, gimmee, gimmee!

Coral, aqua, and citron yellow are also new beautiful colors appearing the spring line. Check out the rest at Monif C!

My Photo Shoot Experience (inbetween-fashion.com)
Plus-Size Designer Monif C & Luxury Hair Brand Indique Launch The Perfect Ten (Starring Tionna Smalls, Liris Crosse & More) (styleblazer.com)
Monif Clarke, Founder & CEO Monif C. Plus Sizes, on being Invited to the White House as a Female Entrepreneur (thenextwomen.com)

Do You Love Love?

Jenna — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:41:14 +0000

People seem to get so up in arms about Valentine’s Day, I don’t really get it. Okay I know I have a boyfriend and I know that when you are single the day can be hard. But guess what? It’s just a day, a made up holiday at that. I say whether you are single or in a relationship don’t take it so seriously. If you are in relationship, try not to put too much pressure on yourself or your date. Cook your own dinner instead of going out or order a plain pizza and decorate with your own toppings in hearts or funny sayings. Buy a box of chocolates from the drugstore and eat them off of each other. Or just stay home and cuddle under a blanket. And if your single, use the day as an excuse to have a fun time with your friends. Get dressed up, go to a bar and hand out paper valentines to anyone you think is cute or looks lonely. Rent the sappiest, corniest movies you can find and pig out on ice cream and chocolate. Or have a sleepover like when you were kids, paint each others nails and play truth or dare. Just have fun with it!

Although I am not a huge fan of Valentine’s Day, I just love everything that comes with it. All the pink and hearts and candy and cuteness; how can you not? Also now is the time when all of the really great corsets, lingerie, and hosiery starts coming out. I made a few Polyvore sets showcasing all of my favorite valentine’s Day outfits in red, black, and pink for whether you are going out or staying in (if you know what I mean, wink wink!)

red by kittywitch9 featuring heart rings

Black by kittywitch9 featuring a black dress

Pink by kittywitch9 featuring strapless dresses

So, I’m not going to lie, but I kind of want everything from Domino Dollhouse’s new lingerie line. Its just all of the perfect pin up sexiness I’ve been dreaming of. Unfortunately its not really in my budget right now, but a girl can dream, right?

Torrid and Cacique never seem to fail when it comes to lingerie for Valentine’s and this year is no exception. Torrid also has quite a few cute casual selection in their VDay lookbook including super cute print cardigans and lots of fun jewelry.

So what are your plans for Valentine’s Day, do you play it up whether you or single or not, or do you just ignore it completely?

Five Valentine’s Day Date Ideas That Will Never Fail (proflowers.com)
WIN a box of handmade chocolates this Valentine’s Day! (thedesignburrow.wordpress.com)
Give the Gift of Jon Hamm This Valentine’s Day [Jon Hamm] (jezebel.com)
Inspiration: Valentine’s Day (sewmakebelieve.wordpress.com)

OOTD Leftovers

Jenna — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:06:41 +0000

I was going through some pictures and I found a few outfits that I forgot to post!

The first is from my Aunt and Uncle’s 50th anniversary party.

My uncle is very much into classic cars. He restored this one which is the exact same type and color car that he had when he was first dating my aunt, how romantic!

Outfit Details
Dress: Asos size 14
Tights: We Love Colors size CD
Headband: ShoeDazzle
Earrings: Betsey Johnson via Ideeli
Necklace: Betsey Johnson via Macy’s
Shoes: Naughty Monkey via DSW

The next outfit I wore on a date with the bf to our favorite Mexican restaurant.

Kitty Photobomb!

It was unseasonably warm at the beginning of December so I took some outside pics too.

Outfit Details
Top: French Connection via Loehmans size L
Blazer: Torrid size 1
Jeans: Source of Wisdom via Torrid size 18
Flower & Ring: H&M
Earrings: Betsey Johnson, gift from Mom
Necklace: Tarina Tarantino via Ebay
Bracelet: Lia Sophia
Shoes: ShoeDazzle

Belated Xmas Ootd and Contest Winner! (inbetween-fashion.com)
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Accesorize Your Rights: Fab Faux Fur

Jenna — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:02:37 +0000

We just had our first snow fall of the year this weekend, and I was not ready for it. I think my mind is still lost somewhere in the Caribbean, and I am just refusing to except that it is freezing here. The snow finally forced me to pull out my big puffy coat, some ear warmers, leather gloves, scarves, more stuff to keep me warm. But rather than venturing too much outside, I am more of a fan of snuggling in bed with a furry kitty.

But now I can have both, lol, not really, my cats are waaay too smart to go outside when its cold. But I can still have furriness! Faux fur is making as comeback in a really great way. It has always been a trend I have shied away from. I remember when I worked out Torrid, every year we world get a huge, long, black furry trench coat, which we lovingly nicknamed “The Gorilla.” Even fur vests, I think they look great on other people, but they are just not for me. This year we are seeing a lot of faux fur in smaller doses in beautiful winter accessories.

Here are a few of my favorites from Asos:

faux by kittywitch9 featuring mid calf socks

Asos
$13 - asos.com

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$11 - asos.com

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$8.06 - asos.com

River island
$13 - asos.com

Asos
$7.16 - asos.com

Asos
$8.95 - asos.com

Mid calf socks
$15 - asos.com

ASOS hair accessory
$18 - asos.com

Asos Faux Fur Muffler
$11 - asos.com

I’ve had a secret love of muffs ever since I was a little girl. Victorian chic, although beautiful, might not always be so convenient, but I am loving the furry cuffs! They are such a great way to add a touch of color and whimsy to often drab winter outerwear. Of course peter pan collars seem to be everywhere lately, and these furry ones would look great over peacoats along with your favorite sweaters or dresses. Also how cute are those furry cuffed socks, they would look great over so many different pairs of boots and I bet they are super comfy too. Another great thing is a lot of these items are on clearance now, some are even under $10.

What do you think, have you been wearing faux fur this winter? Would you try it in bright colors or do you prefer to keep it more natural looking? Or do you think furriness should just stay on the animals?

faux fur style (luluscouture.com)

Classic Hollywood Glamor with Thomas Laine

Jenna — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:41:44 +0000

With movies coming out like The Artist and My Week with Marilyn, we can’t seem to get enough of old school Hollywood Glamor. One of the easiest ways to add a touch of classic glamor to our everyday modern lives is through glittering jewels. I recently discovered Thomas Laine, who creates jewelery perfect for Oscar after parties or a night out with your friends.

Here are some of my favorite picks.

Although stunningly beautiful, these items can cost you a pretty penny. And if like me, you aren’t receiving an Oscar swag bag any time soon, here are my favorites for under $100.

Are you ready for your close up?

Belated Xmas Ootd and Contest Winner!

Jenna — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:13:48 +0000

Eeep It’s already mid January and I still haven’t posted any holiday outfits. I am behind on the times. Well after I got back from my cruise I got really sick, so I decided to spend christmas day curled up in bed in my pjs hugging a kitty while my family went out. So the only christmas outfit I have is from a friend’s pot luck dinner from the beginning of the month.

Outfit Details:
Top: Express size Large
Jacket: Torrid size 1
Skirt: Etsy seller PrototypeDesign size Medium
Belt: NY & Company size XL
Tights: We Love Colors size c/d
Earrings: Lia Sophia
Necklaces: Sanrio and Lia Sophia
Bracelet: Gift from mom
Shoes: ShoeDazzle

Let’s start with this skirt; if I could, I would wear it everyday. I first saw this Miu Miu inspired skirt on tumblr and knew it had to be mine. Well I first saw these Miu Miu shoes and knew they had to be mine…but without the price tag.

So the skirt was a very happy alternative. After conversing with the owner of Prototype Designs I was able to get a skirt in my size and I was in love. It was well worth the wait. Seriously if you have not checked this shop out yet, do it now. Along with cats, there are birds, bows, polka dots, florals, scarves, and everything else you’ve been craving.

The shoes, called Aubrey, from ShoeDazzle are the highest heels I have ever owned. I hemmed and hawed over ordering them, but they are just so similar to Jeffrey Campbell’s Litas, I just couldn’t let them pass. I have to say the height wasn’t too bad. I don’t think I could wear them if I had to stand or walk for a very long time, but they were perfect for a dinner party. I got a lot of compliments too and a lot of “I could never wear such high heels.” Me neither lol, but the width of the heel and the platform helped a lot. And I got to be taller than everyone!

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And now onto the winner of the Be a Leading Lady in The New Year Contest!

As chosen by Random.org the winner is….
TANYA!!!

I have contacted Leading Lady, and I will be contacting you soon with the code for an item of your choice.

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OOTD: Bringing Coral Red into my Winterwear (theplussideofme.com)

What I did on my Winter Vacation

Jenna — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:17:30 +0000

So I was very lucky this year and I had the chance to go on a Disney Cruise to the islands of St. Maarten and St. Thomas. It was a pretty spontaneous trip and we left about a week before Christmas, making the month even more of a whirlwind. But I really had so much fun and I took way too many pictures, so of course I have to share them with you!

Day One:
We left Florida with a beautiful sunset behind us.

There was a tree lighting ceremony and Mickey and Minnie showed up in their best Chistmas attire.

Day Two:
Sunrise at Sea

I decided to try a tequila tasting, three shots of Patron, two margaritas, plus they made a margarita in my mouth!

We also has a formal dinner night.

Day Three:
Met Snow White and Dopey

But spent most of the day in the pool.

Day Four: St. Maarten
Land Ho!

This is one of the most extreme airports in the world, planes land right on the beach on an extremely short runway.

I also went snorkeling here, which I’m not going to lie I was a little nervous about at first, but I really, really loved it. The water was so warm and I saw a few interesting fish. Unfortunately the underwater camera we bout wasn’t the greatest and I ended up with a lot of pictures of rocks.

Later that night the and I asked for eyeliner tips from Captain Jack Sparrow

Day Five: St. Thomas

I met a donkey named Monica Lewinsky,

and I found a very large bottle of rum!

Day Six: Princess Day!

Day Seven: Castaway Cay
This is Disney’s own private island in the Bahamas, and let me just say it was so nice I could have spent an entire trip there.

The water was crystal clear and so shallow, it was like bathwater.

I took a glass bottom boat tour and fed some fishies, and I was also very adventurous and decided to try parasailing!

I was pretty nervous but it was actually so smooth and was scary at all. It was just like sitting in a swing very high up in the air.

With that, my adventure was over and it was time to go home, but not without making one last stop at the airport’s Hello Kitty store!

How Cute is This?

Jenna — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 20:47:02 +0000

This is probably on of the cutest rings I’ve seen in ~~a long time~~ ever!

The Flying Pig ring from Charm and Chain runs a little under $200 and is only available in a size 7 so alas it will remain just a dream for me. But seriously how cute, unique, and perfect is this? I just had to share it with you all.

And yeah I can’t stop thinking of this:

I promise I have some real blog posts coming soon, but for now have you entered my contest? Win a free item from Leading Lady!

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