MUSINGS OFA FATSHIONISTA

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APRIL 2010FATSHION RECAP

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ALEXISBIG MAMA STYLE

HTTP://BIGMAMASTYLE.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 34 SIzE: 20 FROM: MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Being a mom and a student means I need to be comfortable and

thrifty, but I don’t want that to define what I wear. I gravitate

toward classic styles, but like to play with proportion and color. You

will never see me in a outfit that doesn’t have at least one thrifted

item!

FASHION PHILOSPHY

ALISSASTYLISH CURVES

HTTP://STYLISHCURVES.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 28 SIzE: 16/18 FROM: BROOKLYN, NY

Be confident in your personal style no matter the nay sayers. I

embrace every inch of my body, cellulite and all. There is no perfect

body in this world so why beat myself up about how imperfect I

think my body is. I love wearing classic pieces like trench coats and

tailored dresses with bold earrings and sky high heels. I love to step

outside my comfort zone with fashion by wearing a crazy print. I

believe whenever possible, try on everything in the store, you never

know what might fit. Screw the number on the tag.

FASHION PHILOSPHY

ALLISONCURVY GIRL CHIC

HTTP://CURVYGIRLCHIC.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 22 SIzE: 16/18/20 FROM: BOSTON, MA

Don’t be afraid to try different styles and play around with crazy

trends. While having a signature look is great, fashion is meant to

be fun! Play around with ideas and looks and get creative--you can

always put your own twist on an outfit to make it more you!

Also, when in doubt, go with black. Black will always be the new

black!

FASHION PHILOSPHY

ALLISONFASHION, LOVE &

MARTINISHTTP://FASHIONLOVEANDMARTINIS.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 24 SIzE: 22/24 FROM: CALIFORNIA

I don’t let my weight or size dictate my personal style. Fellow

fatshionistas should do the same. If anything, let your weight and

size enhance your style. Tell the world, “Yes, I am fat, but I can wear

stilettos with the best of them!”

FASHION PHILOSPHY

ANNA & IDATALE OF TWO SISTERS

HTTP://ATALEOFTwOSISTERS.TUMBLR.COM/

AGES: 18 & 21 FROM: DENMARK

Don’t think we have a fashion philosophy, but it is extremely

important that you feel good in what you wear. Don’t let

anybody tell you what YOU should wear, because you only end

up uncomfortable by the choices you didn’t make yourself. If you

wanna wear acid jeans, wear them. If you wanna wear mini skirts,

leggins or nude colours, wear them!

FASHION PHILOSPHY

ARIELEXTRA FUN SIZED

HTTP://EXTRAFUNSIzED.TUMBLR.COM/

AGES: 25 FROM: TEXAS

To me, fashion is all about trying on different looks and having fun

with it. One day you can be a sexy super spy, the next - a dainty and

demure lady and the following week, you can be (a stylish, please)

tribute to your favorite fictional character.

The important thing to remember is that no matter how much you

change your look on the outside, always remain true to yourself on

the inside.

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BETHANPRETTY IN PLUS

HTTP://PRETTY-IN-PLUS.COM

AGE: 24 SIzE: 20/22 FROM: ABERYSTwYTH, wALES

If you’re happy with your body, you really can make anything work.

Nothing you’ve ever been told is “slimming” or “flattering” will ever

look as good on you as an abundance of confidence and a smile.

FASHION PHILOSPHY

CIERRAGIBSON CHICHTTP://GIBSONCHIC.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 21 SIzE: 16/18 FROM: GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA

If you don’t feel comfortable with your body, you won’t feel

comfortable in your clothing. Wear something that reflects your

personality and never hold back on your personal style! I dress

for myself and I love playing with different styles and genres.

Confidence is key!

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DEVONFAT NURSE

HTTP://FAT-NURSE.COM

AGE: 18 SIzE: UK22/24 FROM: ESSEX, UK

I try and keep it simple and sharp, taking a lot of my inspiration from

fellow fat bloggers. F*** the size and if there’s something wrong

with it, make it work. I’m not afraid of adding straps here or there,

etc.

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EMMAOH, THE PLACES

YOU’LL GOHTTP://BOOMBANDS.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 30 FROM: LONDON, UK

I have great curves and I know how to wear them. That is a key

statement for me and it isn’t about wearing what looks the best,

but instead wearing what I like the best. It took me a long time to

know myself and my style and today I love feminine touches mashed

together with biker jackets and scuffed boots. My advice to anyone

else would be - Take your time, explore your style, embrace your

curves.

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FRANCESCORPULENT

HTTP://CORPULENT.wORDPRESS.COM

AGE: 24 FROM: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Remember how Coco Chanel said “Before you leave the house,

look in the mirror and take one thing off”? Ignore that. Wear all the

colours, all the prints and all the accessories. If you think it’s too

much, you’ve probably got it just right.

FASHION PHILOSPHY

GABIYOUNG, FAT &

FABULOUSHTTP://YOUNGFATANDFABULOUS.COM

AGE: 23 SIzE: 18/20 FROM: DETROIT, MI

Wear what makes you happy, regardless of what others say. Try on

everything, even if it’s not marked your size! And when all else fails,

wear a black mini dress and a blazer.

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GAzELBONJOUR, GAZEL!

HTTP://BONJOURGAzEL.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 19 FROM: wINNIPEG, CANADA

Take your inspiration from everywhere. I don’t let my plus size figure

stop me from deriving inspiration from our skinny counterparts!

Take that inspiration and make it your own! Also, don’t let negative

comments bring you down. Hold your head up high!

FASHION PHILOSPHY

GEORGINACUPCAKE CLOTHES

HTTP://CUPCAKECLOTHES.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 20 SIzE: UK30 FROM: HERTS, UK

I don’t really have a “philosophy” per se, but don’t limit yourself! I

used to feel I had to dress to fit in, and didn’t let myself like things

I secretly did, because I thought I had to fit in with my (tunnel)

vision of how I should look. Now I just dress for myself, and I feel a

lot more body confident because of it.

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JENBIG SUIT

HTTP://BIGSUITBLOG.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 22 SIzE: 22-28 FROM: NEw JERSEY

Your personality will not be able to translate to your style if you

take yourself too seriously. So loosen up and have fun!

FASHION PHILOSPHY

JILLJILLY BEANSTALK

HTTP://JILLYBEANSTALK.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 26 FROM: SCRANTON, PA

Try anything, even if someone tells you not to! What’s the worst

that can happen? If it looks bad, put it back on the racks and pick

something else. You just might find a gem!

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JULESBOOM BOOM POWHTTP://BOOMBOOMPOw-PLUS.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 28 FROM: CHICAGO, IL

Fashion is a walking art form to me. Everyday is a opportunity to

be innovative, step outside your box, and transform into who

you feel like being that day. I strongly believe in showcasing your

STYLE not your SIZE. So take risks with your clothes and if you love

something find the best way to wear it for you- And remember

your are not a label, a size, or a price tag.

FASHION PHILOSPHY

LETILE BLOG DE LETILOR

HTTP://LETILOR.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 24 SIzE: 14/16 FROM: BELGIUM

I think that above all, we must feel good in what we wore and

have self-confidence. Its not important to be trendy, the most

important thing is to love what we wear and find our own

sense of style. I like color so I don’t hesitate to wear them in all

circumstances. I think it represents my character well. I know

what I can wear, I know what looks good on me and I have my

own style. Having self confidence and being yourself in clothes is

most important to me.

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MARIETHE CURVY

FASHIONISTAHTTP://THECURVYFASHIONISTA.MARIEDENEE.COM

AGE: 28 SIzE: 16/18 FROM: OAKLAND, CA

My style reflects my moods… but in a nutshell, I am boho luxe. I

do not like to fuss! Fashion to me is an extension and expression of

yourself. Through the rules out the door, and always keep it Curvy.

Confident.Chic.

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MATRON-JOEMBRACE YOUR

CURVESHTTP://EMBRACEYOURCURVES.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 26 FROM: wALES, UK

My motto is simple . EMBRACE YOUR CURVES . God blessed you

with curves so work them! Wear what you feel comfortable in and

let no one dictate your personal style. There are no rules in fatshion

other than have fun! xx

FASHION PHILOSPHY

MELINDASOUND BITES

HTTP://AMELIAPONTES.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 24 SIzE: 14/16 FROM: BOSTON, MA

Like most girls, I like to dig into my mother’s closet. She dresses in

pearls and 50’s style A-line dresses, and is affectionately nicknamed

“Pink Lady.” I prefer to take a pink dress, throw on some black

tights and pair it with combat boots and gunmetal jewelry. We’re

complete opposites on the style spectrum, but she has given me

the best advice when it comes to style: “Dress for where you wish

you could be, not where you are going.” The term, “overdressing,”

is for those who dare not take risks. If you can’t have fun with

fashion, what can you have fun with?

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NATALIEDEFINATALIE

HTTP://DEFINATALIE.COM

AGE: 29 FROM: BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA

Wear what makes you feel fancy, and if that means sticking your

middle finger up at “the rules” - WERQ IT.

FASHION PHILOSPHY

OBYFROM: DC AREA

I have come to realize that you can not please everybody when it

comes to what you wear and how you wear it. Especially for plus

size women, like ourselves. As long as you love your outfit, you look

great in your outfit and above all you FEEL great in your outfit, then

rise above the skeptics. If you can transform one skeptic into a

believer by the way you look and carry yourself, then you’ve done

your job.

FASHION PHILOSPHY

SARAHTHE PALE AND PALLOR

PRINCESSHTTP://THEPALEANDPALLORPRINCESS.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 26 SIzE: 18 FROM: ONTARIO, CANADA

I believe in having fun with fashion. Fashion is a way to express

yourself to the world. I like looking feminine and celebrating my

curves. I like lots of colour. I like things that are bold, quirkey and a

little bit odd. I would much rather veer towards batshit crazy then

veer towards boring.

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SARAHRETURN TO SENDER

HTTP://TABAYAG.COM

AGE: 24 SIzE: 20 FROM: MASSACHUSETTS

I always believe that fashion should have a bit of humor involved.

I never take myself too seriously and therefore don’t take my

fashion too seriously either. Adding a dose of humor means that I

experiment to the extreme - wear things that no one else would

wear and wear them with confidence. I embrace my body and any

ugly dresses I find along the way.

FASHION PHILOSPHY

STEPHANIEBIG BEAUTY

HTTP://LEBLOGDEBIGBIGBEAUTY.COM

AGE: 33 FROM: PARIS, FRANCE

Style is not a style but an attitude.FASHION PHILOSPHY

STEPHANIEBUTTONS, BOW &

BROGUESHTTP://BUTTONSBOwSANDBROGUES.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 19 FROM: ENGLAND

Dress to impress yourself and whatever you wear, wear it with

confidence.

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STILETTO SIRENLIPS, HIPS AND FATSHION TIPSHTTP://MYLIPSTICKONHERCOLLAR.COM

AGE: 24 SIzE: 20/22 FROM: BOISE, IDAHO

Life is too short to not live up to your fashion potential! My

personal style is uniquely me and a bit rocker chic with some classic

details. My advice is to always give trends your own spin because

being well dressed in a look that enhances your personal style is the

best way to live a happy life in the body you were given. Never say

no to prints, bold colors, classic pieces or anything that scares you.

Your potential favorite outfit could be just one fitting room away!

FASHION PHILOSPHY

TIEIGHT TWO NINE

HTTP://EIGHTTwONINE.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 21 SIzE: 16-20 FROM: ATLANTA, GA

For me comfort is key, looks is all great but if you are not

comfortable what’s the point?? Basics help a lot excessorize.

People like to ask oh where did you get that?? You fit their stuff??

Don’t look at what I do, my height saves me. In the words of my

sister, I am fun size.

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TIFFANYFAT SHOPAHOLIC

HTTP://FATSHOPAHOLIC.COM

AGE: 19 SIzE: 24 FROM: CHICAGO, IL

Embrace prints and color. Be Bright, be bold, and be you. It’s hard

wearing bright colors and bold prints (especially on public transit

when you can’t hide behind the shelter of a car) but, no one wants

to look back when they’re older and wish they had lived their life to

the fullest. Fashion is about experimentation and there is nothing

wrong with that. If people make rude comments, ignore them. Your

clothes are an expression of who you are so, never let anybody make

you feel bad about who you are.

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VALERIEBLOG TO BE ALIVE

HTTP://BLOGTOBEALIVE.COM

AGE: 30 FROM: BELGIUM

I think getting dressed should be a fun experience and not

something that will lead to a headache! Have fun with your clothes

and wear whatever makes YOU feel great!

FASHION PHILOSPHY

VANOUELES PITRERIES DE

VANOUEHTTP://LESPITRERIESDEVANOUE.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 26 FROM: PARIS, FRANCE

Always wear what you want even if other disagree. Getting

dressed is such a funny game, so what about just playing with

colours, seasons, fabrics and treat yourself like the most beautiful

woman on Earth? This is how I live with my clothes and we are very

happy together.

FASHION PHILOSPHY

YOLANDADIVA IN DEEP THOUGHT

HTTP://DIVAINDEEPTHOUGHT.BLOGSPOT.COM

AGE: 33 SIzE: 16/18 FROM: GLEN BURNIE, MD

I generally feel you should be happy in the skin you’re in. You can be

sexy at any age or size. Being plus size doesn’t stop my Diva... and

everyone has an inner diva just dying to get out.

FASHION PHILOSPHY

YVETTEFROM: BROOKLYN, NY

my style is pretty eclectic. Im from a caribbean background so I

incorporate a lot of bright colors and african inspired pieces to my

wardrobe. I never considered my size a deterrent from wearing

anything, I can wear hot shorts or mini skirts with the best of

them! I also love body hugging pieces to show off these dangerous

curves lol!!!

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XTINAMUSINGS OF A FATSHIONISTAHTTP://MUSINGSOFAFATSHIONISTA.COM

AGE: 24 SIzE: 22/24 FROM: wASHINGTON, DC

I like pushing the boundaries of what is acceptable in terms of

plus size fashion. The fun in fashion is in the experimentation. Every

morning, getting dressed is another chance to try out something

new and become someone different.

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THANKYOUTO EVERYONE THAT PARTICIPATED!

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