Spank! for the Chubblettes!

Images taken from the Spank! Girls Tumblr

I love love love Japanese Street Fashion. Since a friend first showed me the book FRUiTS 7 years ago, I've had a fascination with their labels and style. I became familiar with Spank!, a small Japanese store, after subscribing to Kera...and fell in love. With a penchant for 80's toys, pastels, and polka dots, Spank! is a love letter to childhood. Considering that Japanese clothing is often one size fits all that doesn't fit all, my only way to get the Spank! look is to re-create my own version of their unique style. Here are some points of style to follow if you want to get Spank!ed up.

- Pastel colors mixed with black and white
- Cropped Moto Jacket
- Printed Tights
- Classic Reeboks, Chucks, or Dr Martens
- 80's characters on tees or purses
- Hoodies
- Polka Dots or Stripes
- Bows and Hearts
- Denim Mini Skirts
- Short Petticoats
...and most importantly LOTS OF LAYERS!

Spank! for the Chubble! by pinkbot featuring Reebok shoes

I definitely want to do an OOTD with my own Spank! look...stay tuned!!

Inspiration: Betsey Johnson Runway Spring 2010

Just because Betsey doesn't make plus-size dresses (at least there's some lingerie now...it's a step!), doesn't mean you can't re-create the SUPER fun looks from her latest collection.

Visual inspirations from Betsey's Spring 2010 collection:



The breakdown: fun party dress with contrasting tulle petticoats, large tulle headpieces, flirty heels with more puffy tulle action.

Now, here are some FAHHHHBULOUS party dress available in plus sizes to begin constructing your Betsey runway-inspired look.













Next, grab a wacky colored petticoat. These are a bit easier to size, as most petticoats are VERY flexible with sizing. It's also very easy to make one yourself with tulle and elastic...tulle is forgiving and magical fabric! Here are some great pre-made options from MT Coffinz. They make great, affordable tulle petticoats and can custom make lengths to coordinate with your chosen party dress!





Now: head and toes. Heels or wedges with ruffles or poofs are best. These Dollhouse beauties from Torrid are perfect! They are available in black or purple:



And tulle/feather-y headbands are super easy to find these day. Here are a few great pieces from Forever21:





Since most of the pieces you'll find in a general store aren't quite as "voluminous" as the Betsey Johnson runway pieces, you can either pump up existing headbands with more tulle OR layer up headbands with clips and create your own unique headpiece!

Who had your favorite collection this Spring 2010 fashion week season? We'd love to do more of these fashion pulls...who do YOU want to see next?