Halloween Costume

Happy Halloween all! I went out last night and had such a good time. Here's my costume, I dressed up as a snow leopard (with pink ears, woops!). I took the pictures indoors, at night, so the lighting isn't awesome. Sorry, but I couldn't not show you my costume.










Cardigan - Penningtons size 3X
Dress/top - Addition-Elle size 4X
Leggings - Faith 21 size 3X
Belt - Addition-Elle

My make-up! I realize now that the eyeliner is a bit mucked up, but can we please ignore that? I'm really proud of it otherwise.

Faith 21

I was planning on posting a proper outfit post tonight, but that got postponed. Thankfully my Faith 21 order came today and I couldn't be more excited to show you what I bought. This was my first experience with Faith 21 and I'm very impressed. My order came within 5 business days. I ordered almost everything (except for the striped cardigan) in a 3X, which fits my 52-46-54 body perfectly.



Pretty Sequin Skirt and grey shrug (no longer on the website)
I love both of these pieces so much!


Owl Print Sateen Top and preppy striped cardigan (no longer on the website)

The owl top has absolutely no stretch, something I usually rely on with my clothes, but I had to give it a chance because of its cute print. Thankfully it fits me well. It had this weird unnessecary tie at the back, but I just cut the thread there and the tie came off without damaging the shirt. This striped cardigan is so cute. I ordered it in a 2X because there was no 3X available. I probably could of done with a a 3X but hey, its a cardigan and I'll only wear it unbuttoned.

I love this top, but unfortunately it's no longer on the website. It is a bit low cut, but I figured it would be and it's nothing a tank can't solve. It has elastic at the waist and sleeves, but other than that the fabric has no stretch. It's super wrinkly right now, but hopefully that will improve after a wash.

Lacquered Owl Necklace and Rainbow Heart Necklace

I love both of these necklaces. The owl is so quirky cute, and the rainbow heart necklace is so gay pride.

I ordered two other items, one that I'm saving for my Halloween costume and one that I'll be returning.

I am not impressed with this sweater at all. It's not as slouchy as it appears on the model and it is itchy as can be. So itchy that I couldn't leave it on long enough to snap a picture. Thankfully Forever 21 sent me a sticker for free shipping for returns.

I should not that I'm in Canada and so I placed my order on canada.forever21.com

Faith 21!

Hey all! Just a head's up that Faith 21 is now offering some items in size 3X on the Forever 21 Canada site. I know, I know - this is old news to American shoppers, but still. There's not a lot I'm digging on their website right now, though I do really like this cardigan.

Show 'em some love.

I'm a little frustrated with the hate towards Faith 21. Here the thing, there is no monolithic fat woman. There is no: fat women wear this, and, a fat woman would never buy that. Forever 21 offers cheap, trendy, disposable clothing and that has been available for straight-sized teens for ages. Faith 21 is just opening that up to plus-sized girls as well. Different people have different styles and like to shop at different places. This fact doesn't just disappear when the individual is over a size 14. Whether you like, or would buy, anything from Faith 21 isn't the point. The point is that they are continuing to extend their sizes and make their clothing accessible to a larger geographic area. That's a good thing, especially since not many other retailers are doing that right now.



Just so you don't thing I'm all grouch - and because I wanted to share - here's a picture of me and Mia.