Product Rodeo: Black and White Edition

When I started selecting pieces for this week's rodeo, I didn't intend for all of the selections to be so monochromatic, but it became a very obvious theme. So here it is...this week's product rodeo, black and white style!


Black + White Striped Maxi Dress $58.50


Melissa Patchuli Shoe $140


Heart Print Button Up 19.50 GBP


Black + White Polka Dot Beret $12.50


Michael Kors Crewneck Sweater $110


Trench Dress $54.95

Product Rodeo

Gather 'round, chickadees! Here is the round up of the best and brightest products on the web, all plus size (friendly), of course! Click the image to move onto more product info.


Ruched Mesh Mini Skirt $14.80


Linear Lace Tights $9.90


Large Plastic Bow Necklace $15


Veiled Heart Headband $8.80


Mint Green Heart Dress 37 GBP


Carmakoma Sweater Sleeves $27.59


Strapless Metallic Dress $22.80


Garage Glamour Shoe $145


6%Dokidoki Cyber Ring $35

Product Rodeo

It's Monday, ya'll!! Time for the round-up of the week's best offerings. Click the image to start shopping for that item. Here we go!


Heart Cut Out Dress $59.95 - this is an eShakti item! Use the code "chubblebubble123" to save 10% off!


Black Military Blazer $69


Pyramid Stud Handbag $59


Shredded Neck Vest 23 GBP


Grey Black Bat Tights in XXL size $23


Strapless Rosette Dress $54.95 - this is an eShakti item! Use the code "chubblebubble123" to save 10% off!


Sequin Lips Print Tank $38 (um, HIGH on the BETSEY SCALE)


Alexander McQueen Skull Cuff $239

As always: suggested products are welcome!

Covet Thursday: Heart Print Ruffle Dress

This week's Covet Thursday selection comes from Aussie retailers City Chic. This heart printed dress is definitely high on the Betsey Scale*. Though the shape won't work for me, I hope to see this cutie on some fatshion blogs soon...I wanna live vicariously through YOU!!

*The Betsey Scale is something my friend Frankie and I use when to referring to how cute something is that is NOT MADE by Betsey Johnson. Since her products come in restricted sizes and high prices, we often try to find pieces that are Betsey-like that fit our lifestyles. This item would be rather high on that scale.

Though Hot Topic has carried plus sizes in the past, for the last few years they've left the plus size products to their sister store, Torrid. However, after a quick browse on the site, I recently discovered that they are now carrying novelty tees up to size 4X and some skirts and dresses up to size 3X. For those of us who like the edgier side of Torrid and are always looking for great casual wear: this expansion is a welcome re-return. From Hello Kitty to steampunk tees and from ruffle skirts to bow dresses, the selection seems better than their past expansions. I can only hope that this is a successful run at these sizes so that we can have another place to find unique, affordable street wear!

eShakti Dress Review

A few weeks ago, I was approached by eShakti to try out one of their products...um, YES PLEASE! I've been dying to try this online retailer ever since I saw their link pop up on other plus size blogs. Their selection is as wide as their size range (0-26) and they offer custom sizing as well! Can I mention their prices for a moment? Seriously affordable, particularly for the customization they offer.

I chose this blue ruffle dress, as I knew that I had some fancier evening events coming up (aka THE WEDDING week). This dress is made SUPERBLY. It's lined and does not skimp on the ruffles. The sewing is excellent and the size was exactly what I requested. The only issue I ran into was that the fabric was easily wrinkled and not ideal for travel. Other than that: I was THRILLED with this item. I'm definitely going to scoop up some of their amazing summer collection...check it out here. Check out the images and item details below.



Jacket + Shoes: Evans
Dress: eShakti.com
Belt + Leggings: Torrid
Necklace: Anutu Jewelry
Headband: Forever 21

Covet Thursday: Betsey Dominatrix Dress

This dress is the latest plus-size friendly offering from my favorite designer, Betsey Johnson. The free flowing cut and stretchy knit will work for almost any size...and the print is freakin' adorable! Save up your pennies, because this covetable piece does not come cheap, but it will be worth every cent.

Ohio Trip

As promised, I snapped a few OOTD's in Ohio, all fancy wedding related outfits, of course. Also: debut of my new dreads!

Bachelor(ette) Party Outfit


Jacket, Leggings, Shoes: Evans
Dress: Torrid
Necklaces: Tarina Tarantino
Headband: Triple Bow from Forever 21

Rehearsal Dinner Outfit

Jacket: Evans
Dress: eShakti.com (full review to come!)
Necklace: Anutu Jewelry
Headband: Torrid
Shoes: Nordstrom Rack
Handbag: Betsey Johnson

Wedding Day Outfit

Jacket and Dress: Torrid
Necklace: Vintage
Earrings: Tarina Tarantino

Z Cavaricci lookbook for Torrid featuring Crystal Renn

I got my hands on one of the look books for Z Cavaricci's exclusive Torrid line. The clothing is not much to write home about, but any excuse to flaunt Crystal's hotness is fine by me. I pulled the best, most chubbliest, bubbliest looks and here they are!






Most note-worthy pieces? The black zipper dress, the stud leggings, and that killer grey tunic.

Crystal Renn for Mark Fast

Crystal Renn walked for Mark Fast last week, thus continuing his use of plus size models on the runway. While I love Crystal, I'm not sure how to feel about these images. I don't care for the dresses...but I'm so happy to see these slinky knits displayed differently than the standard fair. It's sad, because I really loved his Spring/Summer 2010 line...yummmmy.

How do you feel about these?


*Click the image for a great interview with Renn and Stylelist.

Swoonage: Mod Cloth

Mod Cloth is SUPER popular with tons of fashionable girls that I know...but I wondered if they had anything larger than a Large? Answer is: YES! The selection is small, but here are most of the adorable pieces that they offer...up to 3X or 26! As always, click the image for all the specs.

Spring Dresses for the Kooky

I have to admit, no matter how popular they are, I'm not a huge fan of the florals. I've always felt that the "granny" couch look was something forced on big girls, no matter if it was fashionable or not. Thus, here are my favorite dresses for spring without all the vegetation. Click the image to get all of the juicy details.