Swoonage: Chubby Cartwheels

Chubby Cartwheels is a plus size line created by the adorable Shawna.  The is stocked with leggings, skirts, and so much more in fun and fabulous fabrics!    It's been awhile since I've done a swoonage profile with a new brand, but I was inspired to share my favorite pieces after looking at her new site re-design.  Here are my "must have" picks from Chubby Cartwheels.

Chubby Cartwheels Wants by pinkbot on Polyvore

1. Mesh Cocoon Jacket in Polka Dot - This jacket is PERFECT! I'm so in love with the polka dot option...my head is swirling from all of the styling possibilities!

2. Two-Tone Leggings - I LOVE a sassy legging, as you well know. These ones, particular the different shades of polka dots, are splendid.

3. Large Spike Ring - I have the small spike ring and I just love it. The bigger option is even more spectacular.

4. Big Button Earrings - The vinyl options are TO DIE FOR!  Loving the turquoise for a delicious pop of color.

I love that Shawna creates and runs Chubby Cartwheels herself.... and I have a soft spot for independent designers, being one myself.  I'm excited by these pieces and cannot WAIT to see what she creates in the future.

Grommet-y

I'm going gaga over grommets right now! I already bought up this sweatshirt, I'm aching for the boots, and those leggings will be on my legs before you can blink! For the most right now take, grommets look best in clusters and in mixed match sizes. As for colors, black and gold is great, but honestly: it's ALLLL about the black and silver. Move over studs: grommets are trying to steal yo thunder!

Grommet-y by pinkbot featuring Forever21 shoes

OOTD: Alice Movie Night

Last night we headed out to the theater to catch Alice in Wonderland while it was still in theaters. We had wine, got free popcorn, and thoroughly enjoyed the movie...so it was a success! I also snapped some pictures off the leggings I bought! I ran over to Forever 21 and found the newsprint leggings I had featured a few posts back...LOVE them!



Net Top + Leggings + Stud Headband - Forever 21
Jacket - Beth Ditto for Evans
Hoodie - Alloy
Skirt - American Apparel
Necklace - Betsey Johnson
Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet + Black Rhinestone Ring - Downtown LA
Double Stud Ring - Hot Topic
Boots - Dr Martens

Also, I put up a new lot of eBay items...from Evans, Tarina Tarantino, Swear, Buffalo, Tripp, Patricia Field and MORE! Click here to see the goods!.

Cheapers Creepers!

This installment of cheapers creepers is from the American kingpin of cheapness: Forever 21. These "media" leggings from their Faith 21 collection go up to size 3X and are a mere $17.80. I loved newsprint ever since that Galliano collection a few years back...and these WILL be mine!

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.

Swoonage: Zaftique

If there's ever proof that you can't judge a book by it's cover, it's the online shop Zaftique. At first glance, it's filled with run of the mill, frumpy jersey dresses, mom-ish type pants, and boring flowy tops. However, with a closer inspection, they have a few unique gems that should not be passed up. Here is the current creme de la creme of their collection.


Striped Mesh Dress


Corset Detail Dress


Garter Skirt


Black/Pink Polka Dot Leggings


Black/White Striped Leggings

Bubble Pop: Metallic-uh?

I'm so in love with Metallic leggings right now...this set is all based around featuring this gorgeous purple pair from Evans. With a bright Metallic color, keep the top plain, but the accessories are a free for all. I choose to go with more and layered, but you can remove some and keep it very simple. Afraid of your gams bein' all glowy? Try a metallic handbag instead!

Metallic-uh? by pinkbot featuring Christian Louboutin shoes

OOTD: House Party!

So we headed out to a casual house party in the Valley on Saturday; I wanted something that was casual and comfortable, but still interesting. Like I said, it was low key, so pardon the wrinkle-y dress...it's one of the main reasons it's SOOO difficult to wear (it wrinkles by looking at it sideways!).



Outfit details ----->

Dress + Shoes + Bracelets: Torrid
Jacket + Leggings: Beth Ditto for Evans
Necklace + Hoops Earrings: Betsey Johnson
Hat: Urban Outfitters
Make Up: Lipstick by L'Oreal "Maraschino" and Eyeshadow by Mac "Vanilla" Pigment
Scent: BPAL's "Pumpkin King" (I know ya'll can't smell it, but it adds something, don't you think??)