Every so often, I’ll get a style craving. It has nothing to do with what’s in or out, I’ll just be in a state of “dammit, I want one!” Right now that craving is for a plaid skirt. Long, short, I don’t care. I just want plaid. It’s irrational, and my plaid school days... »

Cuffed jeans – yes or no? For me I’m on the fence. In junior high cuffed jeans weren’t a matter of style and aesthetic. They were a requirement. Of course, I always missed the memo on those unspoken dress codes being fat and utterly uncool, so I was the kid who got mocked when I... »

Because I’m really rough on my purses, I actually do have to replace them once or twice a year. (I am really trying to stop this, as right now I’m still mourning a suede bag felled in a sambuca accident last year.) This year, I ended up getting a purse very similar in shape... »

From Fat Chic flickr group. I just love how this all lines up, and red is a great color here! Share on Facebook »

Fox Entertainment decides to delve into why Gabby Sidibe only gets “off the rack” clothing. Given that Sidibe’s goal profession is in psychology, NOT in entertainment, perhaps it’s simply that she’s just fine with “off the rack.” That’s where most of us live, after all. OneStopPlus/RedCats has premiered its own plus size fashion week. I... »

Just because it’s in style doesn’t mean you have to wear it. Besides, if last month’s fashion weeks demonstrated anything, it’s that right now just about anything is in style. I don’t have a clue how most of that stuff will even translate to consumer clothing. If there is an “it” item to choose... »