Plus Size Dresses

As any plus size girl knows, buying a dress can be a royal pain in the ass. I often go to Lane Bryant or Torrid to try and find something to wear and am usually disappointed. I find that Lane Bryant trends tend to appeal to middle aged women, while Torrid is focused on a teens audience. Of course, being in my mid-twenties, I'm stuck in the middle, either looking like I'm still in high school, or already have kids in high school. Not sexy, no thank you! I know I'm on a journey to get fit and healthy, so I can hopefully get out of this frustrating shopping cycle and start shopping in regular stores again. But to be practical, it will be awhile (1 year? 2 years?) until that day comes, so in the mean time, I'd like to dress cute!

Jibri :: Plus Size Pale Yellow Spring Dress
This Etsy shop makes dresses up to size 24, and they are gorgeous!
All are handmade and you can contact the seller for special sizing requests.
This one would be prefect for Spring time.

Jibri :: Plus Size Aviator Sleeved Wrap Dress w/ side pockets
Wrap around dresses are so flattering on me,
and this one comes in a variety of colors.
Oh! And it has pockets! I think all dresses should have pockets...

IGIGI :: Swirls and Circles Dress
"Sexy, Sophisticated Plus Size Clothing in sizes 12-32"
This online store has a wide variety of dresses,
and while most are a little pricey, I think their quality allows for a good investment.
And they have a sale section too, which this one is from:

IGIGI :: Jackie 2-in-1 Dress
This looks like a great staple to have in your closet,
you can flip down the cuffs & turn the belt around for an all black dress,
or have the blue exposed like the photo shows, very cute!

IGIGI :: Christelle Wedding Dress
I wish I had discovered this site while I was shopping for my wedding dress.
This one is under $200 and is DARLING!
I kinda want to buy it just because...

Hello Kitty

I have a confession to make, I'm addicted to Hello Kitty. It's true, and yes, it's embarrassing. Lucky for me I found a man who shares this love for the iconic cat, we both are Hello Kitty debit card holders! I like telling people that I did not force my husband to get the debit card with a picture of Hello Kitty on it, but he saw that I had one and got one on his own accord! When we go out to eat and he pays, the waiter often hands me the card back without bothering to look at the name!

Sanrio has been driving a mobile shop across the U.S. in celebration of their 50th anniversary and they stopped in Seattle over Halloween weekend. Being a lover of games, I picked up this sweet item:

Amazon :: Hello Kitty Yahtzee Special Edition

And have since been dreaming of adding to our Hello Kitty Collection at home. These are some items on my wish list:

Perpetual Kid :: Hello Kitty Rainbow Lunch Box
There's a shop near our home that has this sitting in the window,
I drool over it every time I walk past it.

Perpetual Kid :: Hello Kitty Bandages
These are just cute! I actually have a coupon from
the mobile shop to pick up some HK bandaids from Target for free!

Sanrio :: Hello Kitty iPhone Cover
My poor iPhone has been abused over the past year or so,
I've dropped it more times than I'd care to admit.
I think it may be time for me to invest in a pretty little cover!

Sanrio :: Hello Kitty 2-Slice Wide Slot Toaster
I've always wanted toast with a picture of HK toasted into it!
That would cheer me up any morning!

Sanrio :: Hello Kitty Bowling Ball
A HK bowling ball?! I say hell YES!

Urban Craft Uprising!

My FAVORITE bi-annual craft show is just around the corner:

cat versus human

My new favorite blog: cat versus human! It's like she's drawing the cartoons from my life sometimes!

Must Have Cute

One of the many website I check on a regular basis is Must Have Cute. It is filled with all kinds of adorably cute, kawaii style goodies that I drool and coo over. Here a couple of my recent favorites:

Perpetual Kid :: Log and Squirrel Planter
I am known for killing plants.
My mother fears leaving her plants in my care while on vacation.
I think this may cure my black thumb: a self watering pot where the cute little squirrel
goes into hiding when the water is low. Genius!

Mod Cloth :: Meow for Measuring Cup
My undying love for kitties and baking have finally become one!

Sweetheart Collectibles :: Two Peas in a Pod Salt and Pepper Shakers

Yarnia

At Urban Craft Uprising I have discovered a new favorite thing: Yarnia! They are a yarn shop in Portland, OR, that allows you to pick and choose your own yarn color, weight, material and texture! Here's a fun demo video they made

I'm kind of glad they are 200+ miles away from me, or I'd spend way too much time and money there :)

Summer Picnic

The 4th of July (last Saturday) was 50 degrees and drizzly all day. It is predicted to be 90 degrees on Thursday! It's true, Seattle summers officially begin on July 5th, without fail. While my fiance and I did just invest in our very first air-conditioner (he's a redhead and hates the sun/heat with a fiery passion), but my best friend and I have made plans to soak up some rays, address all the dreaded wedding invitations, and possibly have a picnic at the park up the road from us. Bonus: across the street from the park is the best ice cream in Seattle- Molly Moons. Their balsamic strawberry, Theo chocolate, and Vivace coffee are my top favorite flavors.

This cute chair and roll up (portable) table set is on our
wedding registry from Crate and Barrel:

Other awesome supplies for making a fantastical picnic-

NstarStudio:: Urban Picnic Rollup
Such a cute way to tote some eco-friendly (bamboo) utensils!

greenappleworkshop :: Wicker Picnic Basket
Vintage and not the typical natural color.
It even has a tray that fits inside to keep things neat and tidy!

WithLuvLulu :: "Picnics are Fun" Card
If only I looked that cute while spilling stuff all over myself...

WeLoveColors

I'm always on the hunt for something to brighten my wardrobe and I think I've found it: 50+ colored tights and leggings from welovecolors.com! They even have them in plus sizes, which makes me so very happy :)

Solid Color Plus Sized Tights

Microfiber Footless Tights

Their awesome color selection:

Plasticland

I stumbled upon a wonderful site full of adorably cute products that I absolutely love, but would never need! Check out theses awesome items from Plasticland:

Cool Beans Coffee Ice Cube Tray
Now that its hot enough out to actually drink iced coffee.
I wonder if I could concocted a half espresso, half chocolate ice cube...

Rubber Screw Bottle Stoppers
Just plain cute!

Matryoshka Russian Doll Measuring Cup Set
I think I attempted to ask for these last Christmas, but it did work out...
Glad to know they are still out there for next Christmas (hint, hint!)

Bon Bon Pink Footed Ceramic Cake Stand
Something sweet to put my sweets on!

Washable Molded Plastic Pop Art Paper Plates Set of 4
Pure genius!

TOMS Shoes

I'm in love with these shoes! Having an unusually wide foot and constantly struggling to find shoes to accommodate and still be cute has been an ongoing battle for most of my life. But TOMS! They're a bit snug at first, but soon enough they begin to fit like a glove and can be worn all day! They even have great arch support (super bonus for my high arches) and a bit of padding in the sole so you can walk for miles in the them. I have a pair of the grey canvas ones, but will invest in another pair soon. I'm thinking red linen, just to be bright and cheery, plus I've heard the linen stretch out a little more than the canvas ones and I'm curious.



Oh! And I've forgotten the best part: TOMS One for One mission! With every pair purchased, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need. Since their beginning in May 2006, TOMS has given over 600,000 pairs of shoes to children in need, through the purchases of caring customers. How much does that rock?!