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Friday 31 January 2014

Chubby Cartwheels - Bodysuit PART2

 Good Evening, my friends :)
 
As I promised to post a Part2 of the Bodysuit tonight and I have done just that, lol. Trustworthy, me :)
 
Don't forget to check Shawna and her beautiful designs on her facebook page , Chubby Cartwheels Facebook Page, Chubby Cartwheels Instagram and her blog
 
Visit her Awesome Online Shop and surely buy her fab products.   
 
Enjoy guys, hope I have styled the bodysuit nicely again :)
 
 
 
 
 
Bodysuit: Chubby Cartwheels 
Skirt: Mr Price
Heeled Pumps: Jet Stores
Necklace: Mr Price
Belt: Woolworths
Earings: Gift from Pumla
Bracelet: Fashion World
Bag: Thrifted from Lehza Vintage
 
  
 
 


Yes, that's how the bodysuit fits me - bent ofcoz, lol :)
That's the price one get when having naughty photographers but I really love this pic :)
 
Part3 of the bodysuit coming up tomorrow.
 
Thank you so much guys!!!
 
Thulie :)

Thursday 30 January 2014

Chubby Cartwheels - Bodysuit PART1

Good Evening, Guys!!!
 
I am excited about tonight's post because I am reviewing and styling an item from one of the talented Plus Size Designer and that would be Shawna Farmer.
 
Shawna is the face behind Chubby Cartwheels  an online shop selling awesome pieces for the plus size community. Her sizes range from 1X to 5X. This is comforting because she is not just designing for plus size but accommodates everyone else who normally doesn't get accommodated at usual clothing stores. That's awesome on its own :)
 
I have seen people wearing her velvet crop tops in plus size blogging world but never visited her store or knew about her - I always assumed whoever wore them bought them from the usual plus size shops from overseas. Maybe I never really paid attention becauese I knew at the back of my mind id never be able to get them as they are far.
 
 Surprisingly, a month ago Shawna approached me requesting a collaboration and I was gobsmacked realising she was the face behind the crop tops I always loved from other bloggers.
 
Ofcoz, I agreed and thanked her so much for approaching me. We discussed about what she can send me and debates carried on and on as I was in love with everything she designs even outfits that she designs for herself. Because our collaboration is continuous the pressure to decide subsided and came down to the bodysuit she is selling online and the bandeau also available in her store only because it is summer over her. Mesh bodysuit and the velvet bandeau seemed to be perfect choices for now.
 
For each piece of clothing she sent: I came up with 3 outfits for each (bodysuit and bandeau) - showing how fun and versatile her pieces are.
 
You will notice from my pictures that the bodysuit Shawna sent me is not the same as the one in her online shop - mine has got some sleeves and the online one is sleeveless. This is because, Shawna is a peoples designer. She is totally interested in making women look and feel good about themselves and that comes with feedback from the buyer on how they like a certain item to fit them and Shawna makes it possible.
 
In short, as much as Shawna sells clothes in her online store as they are shown - you have an option to customise designs as you wish for an example by adding sleeves on bodysuits or request longer length when buying her skater skirts. This service comes with a little of extra fee from the prices shown online.  This is great because at the end of the day you get your dream item and therefore, everyone wins :)
 
Review
 
All I can say, this woman is super talented!!! She never saw me in person before but the sizes I estimated for her were spot on. I estimate sizes because my body can fit into anything ranging 16 to 24 depending on the design. Both piece were a perfect fit. So, if you tell her about your dynamics when shopping she surely can come with a perfect size for you. Her pieces are of high quality. The bodysuit is made from Mesh and the bandeau from Velvet. Excellent quality. 
 
My bodysuit size is 2x and the bandeau size is 1/2 and that fits anyone who wears size 14 up to size 24. Another option is 3/4 and that's for the ladies wearing size 24 - 32 or having larger bust so to say. I chose vibrant colours, its summer right? Plus they look great against my skin :)
 
This woman is down to earth and colourful. She has a great attitude and highly inspirational because she doesn't only designs these clothes but she wears them too (Stylish Momma. She also promotes that everyone gets comfortable with their body and actually appreciate and love them. As it is so difficult to do that nowadays with a highly judgemental society.
 
 I am humbled to work with this lady - it feels like ive known her for years and that is how approachable Shawna is.
 
You can check her and her designs on her facebook page , Chubby Cartwheels Facebook Page, Chubby Cartwheels Instagram -  she blogs too :) this is her blog, check it out!!! I will give you her Twitter and Tumblr Account links on my next post: I had a difficulty linking them in this one or you can voluntary check them for now, I am sorry :) 
 
If you see a beautiful, red haired and vibrant lady that's Shawna. Please do follow her on these social pages: few people care about plus size fashion and promotion of self love. Because she has started paving the way for us, lets support her 100% and meet her half way - please don't forget about her Awesome Online Shop - visit it and spoil yourself. You will never regret :)
 
Ok, as for styling the bodysuit: I guess you will have to see that yourself below - I enjoyed taking these pictures even though the weather was bad :)
 
2 more bodysuit outfits are coming soon .... enjoy :)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Bodysuit: Chubby Cartwheels 
Skirt: Mr Price
Heeled Pumps: Fashion Express
Scarf: Mr Price
Earings: Gift from Que
Bracelet: Truworths
Bag (Corbeau - Buffalo Leather) : Thrifted from Lehza Vintage
 
 
 
 
 

Thank you so much for visiting and reading this post.
I would highly appreciate hearing from you about how I have styled this bodysuit.
 
Again, Thank you so much!!!
 
Thulie :)

Wednesday 29 January 2014

Curves Around the World: Bombshell

Good Afternoon, guys!!!
 
Its lunch time at work and I am thinking let me rather spend my hour writing to you :)
 
 
It is Wednesday, you know what that means :)
Curves Around the World time .... plus size themed outfits!!!
 
Last week there was no CATW post as all of us in the group had a problem one way or the other - we decided to postpone to this week. So, sorry for that :)
 
Bombshell is the theme for this week and when I think bombshell I have this imagination of a polished up lady with a fitted dress, red lips, nice hair and very high heels. Thought of going that route but making this practical for myself - I thought about instances when I felt bombshell and discovered that for me in reality Bombshell is more of a feeling more than the outfit itself. The outfit does compliment the feelings and that's one a Super Bombshell :)
 
Feeling good in my normal clothes when going to work on a Monday morning is priceless :) This does qualify me to say I am a bombshell on those days. What ever bombshell feelings I feel inside they radiate through the outside and give me super confidence and the great attitude.
 
Because I am currently in love with Maxi Dresses - I thought I should use a maxi dress for this challenge and this specific dress really does make me feel like a bombshell. Its summer and the colour is just perfect - the bustier area is giving me life lol!!! This dress can be worn for lunch with the gals, office, drinks maybe??? etc.
 
I wore this dress last Wednesday at work and felt awesome :)
 
Do you ever channel your inside bombshell??? You better, I think that that the better one to spice your outfits up :)




 
Dress: Truworths
Healed Wedges: Crocs
Bolero: Woolworths
Watch: American Swiss
Bangles: American Swiss
 
 I carried a Fossil Satchel with this dress to work :)
 






 
Please check out my lovely friends from around the world how they have interpreted this weeks theme - Bombshell!!!
 
Kate (Australia): SparklesandLace
Jen (Germany): Dressing These Curves - love your poses forgot to say
Aislynn (Denmark): Aislynn's World
Nina (USA): Curvy Mod
 Helen (England): Everyone Should Sparkle
 
Thank you for visiting my page and for reading this post - I appreciate that a lot: thank you!!!
 
Cheers,
 
Thulie :)

Tuesday 28 January 2014

Tulle Skirt .... No, Tulle Dress: LOL!!!

Good Evening Friends :)
 
I have been coveting some tulle skirts on the net from different shops but did not get one due to how expensive they really are and because I was also hoping to come across a reasonably priced one maybe at Woollies or Donna Claire. Unfortunately that did not occur and I came across a promising skirt at Mr Price in December 2013 - moreover the skirt was on sale and priced to go. I couldn't resist the price and I decided to just buy it, why not???
 
That's the skirt I am wearing here as a boob tube dress because when I got home everything was just wrong and not even close to what I had imagined to look like when wearing the real puffed up tulle skirt with many layers of lace. Disappointed :( 
 
I was heart broken because this skirt worn as a skirt - the lace on top is just ridiculously long it really looked bad and made me look very short. So, I thought of cutting it to the length of my satisfaction but held that though as I played with some other ideas on how I could wear this without ruining the original design so that I can give it away still in intact state. So I thought of a boob tube dress :) That's exactly what I did with this skirt when I played dress up at home. I am still hurt its not a real thing but I am happy Mr Price gave me a taste of my dream and I really loved this orange colour as well cause it is very versatile to suit all seasons.
 
What do you say? Did I at least do justice styling this item? I needed to cover up to hide my bra line but decided to just let things be - I was at home not going anywhere, why not??? The belt could have been more nicer if was also orange I think, what do you say??
 
I boldly think this outfit is highly decent!!!
 
 
 
 
 
Skirt: Mr Price
Necklace: Lovisa
Bag: Thrifted from Mom's closet
Heels: Jet
Bangle: Lovisa
Watch: American Swiss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thank you so much for your wonderful support, good night :)
 
Thulie!!!

Monday 27 January 2014

Indian Maxi Dress

Hello .. Hello, my fab friends :)
 
There is nothing much I wanna say with this post other than telling rather confirming to you that Maxi Dresses are my go to this summer as I have recently been posting outfits with maxi skirts or maxi dresses.
 
I really am rocking them maxi's at work just like in this outfit. I love love love them .... they really suit my comfortable and relaxed style and my bald is really spicing everything, lol :)
 
Are Maxi Dresses your cup of tea??? They better be or else you really are missing out :) 











Dress: Indian Shop
Bag: Guess
Sunglasses (Tom Ford): Sunglass Hut
Hat: Woolworths
Earings: Mr Price
Watch: American Swiss
Bracelet: American Swiss
Shoes: Woolworths
 
Thank you so much for visiting and leaving feedback for me: I really appreciate, thanks!!!
 
Thulie :)