In case you haven’t heard, Lilly Pulitzer is under fire recently because of the “fat shaming decor” that was hung and captured in a photograph featured by The Cut (see above.) If you haven’t heard about this, please take the time to read about it here. Please pause, while I collect my thoughts… Okay, WHAT were the people who posted this in their work space thinking? What are the people who work for The Cut thinking in posting this? (I think they are trolls, personally.) I’ve read all about the situation and the theories are that either this person really was fat shaming just for fun, or that this person feels…
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Who doesn’t love a pretty maxi dress? You know, the kind you can dress down with sandals or dress up with heels and some pretty jewelry? Ahhh, it’s a simple kind of chic. This specific plus size dress comes from SWAK Designs, who graciously sent me this one to review for you all. From the first time I visited the SWAK website, I knew that the dresses category would be where I would be spending most of my time! (Even though all of their plus size clothes are pretty great!) I had a hard time picking my favorite dress, but narrowed it down to the Joan Maxi. The Joan is a…
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As promised, I am happy to share some of the things I picked up from the phenomenon that was #lillyfortarget. I was only able to purchase one of the four pieces I’m showing you online from Target, one was in person the morning of the launch, and the other two were purchased from a few ladies who had them posted for sale. I have seen some craziness in pricing, but I have sold a few things with just shipping added and I know I got some pretty great deals with the things I purchased as well. There has also been a lot of drama surrounding Target and their choice to…
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Livi Active by Lane Bryant Since I began blogging, I can easily say my style has changed by leaps and bounds. I remember 4 years ago when I didn’t own a single pair of trainers, and now I would be lost without them. My go-to for comfort was a dress, but now I am most comfortable when I look like I’m headed straight to the gym (even if I’m not, which is usually.) I’m glad that more brands are embracing this casual, stylish, lifestyle-like clothing for the plus size community. One of the newer, more exciting active wear lines is by an old faithful for the plus community, Lane Bryant.…
