Archives for November 2011

Cyber Monday Sales

November 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

You can take advantage of the Cyber Monday sales without leaving the comfort of your home. Here are a few of the companies offering promotions for Canadians to take advantage of: Laces ChaCha Top, $40 from Penningtons

Eliza Parker is offering 35% off and shipping deals
Coupon code: Friend35
Expires: November 28, 2011
Visit Eliza Parker for plus size designer clothing

Hair Flairs is offering free shipping
Coupon Code: NA
Expires: November 28, 2011
Visit Hair Flairs for affordable tinsel and feather extensions

Igigi is offering up to 70% off and an additional 25% off
Coupon code: MAJORSALE
Expires: November 28, 2011
Visit Igigi for plus size designer dresses

Shop Translated is offering 50% off with NO minimum purchase
Coupon code: Cybersale50
Expires: November 28, 2011
Visit Shop Translated for plus size

SWAKDesigns is offering 20% off ALL orders (min order of $50)
Coupon code: SGIFT20
Expires: November 28, 2011
Visit SWAKDesigns for plus size clothing

Kiyonna is offering 30% OFF orders of $150 or more (no shapers or wedding etc)
Coupon code: PIE
Expires: November 30, 2011
Visit Kiyonna for plus size career wear

eShakti is offering $20 off
Coupon code: ESHAKTIBFSR
Expires: November 30, 2011
Visit eShakti for custom plus size clothing

Swimsuits for All is offering an additional 30% off Prices already reduced up to 40%
Coupon code: CYBER30
Expires: November 28, 2011
Visit Swimsuits for All for plus size swimwear

Have a great week!

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Vampire Fantasy Jewelry

November 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Today is a fun post. I like jewelry and I also happen to like vampires and wolves. Not so much that I would sport vampire teeth in public but enough that I enjoy watching them in the movies and on television.

Emitations is celebrating the latest onslaught of Twilight hysteria with the release of the latest movie installment by offering a nice selection of “vampire fantasy jewelry” with pieces inspired by those worn by characters from different movies and shows. Some of my fave include:

The sterling Belinda Moonstone Ring, $49 — They have been going on an on at the Vampire diaries about the “moon” or “wolf” stone. But it is just pretty.

moonstone ring

The stainless steel Edward Medieval Cross Ring, $20 — I love how you can separate the cross center piece.

steel cross Edward ring

And the ruby CZ Isabelle Apple Necklace, $151 — For obvious reasons.

apple necklace

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Weekend Plus Size Sales

November 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment

A few sales to warm your shopping heart this weekend (don’t forget to enter this month’s giveaway for $100 GC for Black Cat Plus):

ASOS Curve is offering 20% off
Coupon code: SAVE20
Expires: November 20, 2011
Visit ASOS Curve for plus size clothing

Ulla Popken is offering $49 Career Bottoms
Coupon code: B43K1118
Expires: November 20, 2011
Visit Ulla Popken for plus size clothing

Living XL is offering $10 off a purchase of $75
Coupon code: LUVLXL
Expires: November 30, 2011
Visit Living XL for plus size tools and accessories for living

MIB is offering $6 off a purchase of two MIB pants
Coupon code: 6PANTSW
Expires: November 20, 2011
Visit MIB for plus size pants

Swimsuits for All is offering 30% off Top Brands already Reduced 40%
Coupon code: SWIM30
Expires: November 30, 2011
Visit Swimsuits for All for plus size swimwear

Have a lovely weekend!

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OOTD with Lana

November 17, 2011 By 1 Comment

I can not believe how quickly the month passed another lunch date with Lana. We have made it our goal to try a new place every time we go out.

Outfit breakdown:
Jacket – Danier Leather (washable)
Jeans – Cold Water Creek
Shoes – Winners
Handbag – Coach Outlet

Lana also had on this cute silver butterfly ring:

silver knotted ring

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Plus Size Sequin Top Review

November 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Penningtons Canada contacted me in October to review a top from their Holiday collection for FFT’s readers. They sent me the grey Sequin Top which retails for $39.99 and is available in sizes x to 5x.

I was surprised as soon as I took it out of the box. It is a medium weight jersey fabric and it is literally full of sequins which are securely stitched in place. The top has a nice handling weight to it. On a quick try on I was impressed with the fit and of course with the sparkle.

Here is a close up of the sequins:

Close Up of Sequins on Holiday Top

And here is a close up of the back side. As you can see it is well stitched and flat:

Stitching on back of Sequin Top

One of the great things about sequins being on trend this season is that you are not limited to only wearing it on special occasions which is why I dressed this lovely top down with denim and did errands yesterday (I received compliments from at least three clerks). Honestly, the photos do not do this sequin top justice. It is so cute.

plus size sequin top from Penningtons

And I am happy to say, well made, I have worn more expensive sequin tops where I have lost lots of sequins within minutes of putting them on. With this Penningtons top I wore it all day and only found one sequin on the floor later that night. One!

On the down side. The wide open neck tended to dip to one side exposing my bra strap so I had to readjust it occasionally. Also there was something picking me in the shoulder seam that I could not seem to find. I am not sure if it was the threading or not. It was not picky anywhere else.

While talking about this top on Twitter I learned a few of my friends were also taking the Sequin Top for a test drive. Here is Rebecca from The Plus Side of Me. Her blog is about her life from a plus-size and fashion-focused perspective:

sequin top on Rebecca from The Plus Side of Me

And here is Adrienne from Big Girls Bigger Dreams — “Who the f**k says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?? A fun and flirty little blog based on the soon-to-be-published book of the same name that is dedicated to showing biggy-sized girls that they really can have it all.”

Adrienne is the Bloggess from Big Girls Bigger Dreams blog

I was very surprised by this top and am sure to get lots of wear out of it. I am looking forward to seeing more of Pennington’s Holiday Collection — even the items without sequins!

Speaking of surprised. Penningtons recently surprised a bunch of their customers in the change room in Toronto with a Magic Mirror featuring fire fighters. Have a look:

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Weekend Plus Size Sales

November 4, 2011 By 1 Comment

A few sales to warm your weekend (Do not forget to enter this month’s giveaway for $100 gift certificatefrom Black Cat Plus):

ASOS Curve is offering 20% off coats
Coupon code: NA
Expires: limited time
Visit ASOS Curve for plus size coats

BigGalsLingerie is offering 15% off AND Free shipping (including international)
Coupon code: divagirl
Expires: November 6, 2011
Visit BigGalsLingerie for plus size Lingerie

Ulla Popken is offering up to 40% off boots
Coupon code: NA
Expires: November 14, 2011
Visit Ulla Popken for plus size footwear

Buy Costumes is offering an extra 35% off Clearance
Coupon code: clear35
Expires: November 13, 2011
Visit Buy Costumes for plus size costumes

Catherines is offering 25% off every order
Coupon code: holidayca
Expires: November 13, 2011
Visit Catherines for plus size clothing

Emitations is offering 5% off any purchase
Coupon code: affnov5
Expires: November 30, 2011
Visit Emitations for fashion jewelry

Swimsuits for All is offering 30% off Top Brands already Reduced 40%
Coupon code: SWIM30
Expires: November 30, 2011
Visit Swimsuits for All for plus size swimwear

Have a delightful weekend!

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Plus Size Fall Tops

November 4, 2011 By 1 Comment

It has been a cool week here. I am so happy to have the beauty of fall around me. The red and gold trees make me happy. So does being able to layer. I am so over sweltering humidity — at least until the third or fourth snowfall and then you will hear the whining.

Making It Big (MIB) is getting ready for fall too with some great tops. They have really come a long way the last few years from offering strictly boxy to lovely patterned tops with a little shaping to them. MIB offers sizes 2x to 8x. Here are a few of my favorite plus size tops from their latest collection:

plus size tops from Making It BIg

Left to right:

  • Erika Swing Tunic, $99
  • Wool Poncho, $140
  • Morocco Tie Dye Tunic, $95 (absolute favorite!)
  • Retro Kurta Tunic, $85
  • Hailey Pleat Blouse, $89

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Reversible Poncho

November 4, 2011 By 1 Comment

Poncho outerwear are a hot item this fall and winter but ponchos do not have to necessarily be outerwear. Igigi has two poncho tops which are super cute. The best part is they are reversible. One side of the Renn Reversible Poncho has a pattern (black and white or brown and beige) and the other side is solid black or brown. It is available in sizes 12 to 32 (looks like lots of sizes selling fast) for $130. I love how the snood totally changes the look!

plus size reversible poncho tops from Igigi

I love the looks styled here of course but I think they would work equally well with trousers and pumps or cute flats.

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