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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

She's So SONSEE: Dressing It Down In Style

son-sy: [son-see]

Adj. 1. sonsy - (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves; bosomy, busty, buxom, curvaceous, full-bosomed, sonsie, well-endowed, stacked, voluptuous, curvy, shapely - having a well-proportioned and pleasing shape

If you’re anything like me, you too have been looking for a more creative and original way to say “Plus Size” or “Full Figured”. Probably as much as I love fashion, I also have a great appreciation for vocabulary and creative word usage. So I busted open my thesaurus, using the word curvaceous (my favorite) and basically went searching.

I THINK THIS JUST ABOUT SUMS IT UP!

Although I am truly a SONSEE Diva, I too have days when I really don't feel like being so saucy, bold, spicy or "couture". I just want to keep it simple but still very stylish. You can never go wrong with your favorite pair of comfy jeans (I suggest you keep at least 4 pair in your closet at all times) and a tee! However, in order to keep that SONSEE Swagg (you do have a reputation to maintain) you must know how to give this classic look the right finishing touches.

IF THE SHOE FITS...
Wear that B*tch!

BE-JEWELED!

BAG LADY...

with The Studded Hobo

LE' FACE:

MAC Cosmetics Spring Colour Forecast 3 Collection

Whatever you do please remember... The key to keeping it SONSEE is being CONFIDENT! You want to LOOK good? You gotta FEEL good!

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Fatbulously Frugal - Ideeli Edition

Ladies...

I would like to let you in on a little secret. Remember when I linked you all to Ruelala.com, well I have a link to Ideeli.com just for you.

Just last week, there was a sale for Calvin Klein and I scored some awesome plus size goodies for a fraction of their original cost. I would have been hard pressed to find them cheaper.

Today, there is a Donna Ricco sale, and there are some plus size goodies there too. I think that these sample sale sites are finally getting the picture that the plus size fashionistas want to shop also!

Here’s the link...
www.ideeli.com/invite/Morigaine

Shop till your Amex cries!
Xo,
-Frugal Fanny

OOTD: My Boost Of Power

If you've been by here from time to time... I am sure you know that RED is my power color. And PURPLE is my "signature" color (according to my BFF Diva Dawn). So because the last few days have been a little hard to handle... I thought I could use a boost from both colors. I had a meeting today so I wanted to look my best while also feeling powerful and intellectual. I think this outfit accomplishes both tasks. I actually ended wear a more "covered" red top... but for the pictures... I got hot and took off a layer.

Outfit Breakdown:

Tank: Walmart

Crop Sweater: Newport News

Pants: New York and Company

Shoes: Micheal Shannon (Off Broady Shoes)

Necklace: Flea Market

Bracelet: Dots

Earrings: Claires

Even though I am extra bloated today... I still felt attractive... I also loved how my red/purple makeup turned out:

~besitos~

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Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend

Since April's Birthstone is diamond and since we can't put together an outfit that is clear, I am doing White for this outfit. Let me know what you think!

Send me pics of your own Birthstone Outfit to:
unique_idfashions@yahoo.com
with "Birthstone Outfit" in the subject box.

1.Tunic from Yours

2. & 5. Forever21

3.Belt from Dorothy Perkins

4.Leggings from Bandlu

6.Shoes from Go Jane

7.Handbag from 2britegirls on Etsy

What do y'all think?

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My Prom Horror Story

I did not go to my Junior prom when I was in High School. My father was very overprotective. I was the obedient daughter who got the decent grades, did the chores, took care of my siblings and rarely ever asked to go anywhere because I knew what the answer would most likely be. I really wanted to go to my Senior Prom so I ended up devising a plan to trick my father into thinking it was a "School Function" for the graduating Seniors. If I had told him it was a dance he would have never let me go.

I planned to raise the money for a dress and shoes by making the Corsages and Boutonnieres. I also decorated the Champagne glasses for one of my friends, sister's Quinceañera. Let's just say I made a deal with her mom and when all the work was done she didn't fulfill her end of the bargain. Prom came nearer and nearer and I was left with no dress!

It came down to the night of my Senior prom. It was about two hours away and here I was trying to muster up the courage to ask my father permission to go to my "School Function". I had already prepared a typed memo (FRAUD) from the school about the celebration for the Seniors. (Wink-Wink) I made sure I did this about a week earlier. Finally I handed it to Papi and amazingly he said Yes! I almost fell out! He asked me what time I would be back, and like a dummy I said 10pm. I didn't know anything about Prom.

I ended up borrowing a dress from a friend who graduated two years earlier. I also had the shoes from my confirmation and just wore those. After my Papi gave me permission I ran across the street to my Bestie's house so we could both get ready. I did her hair (came out kinda leaning to the left, haha) but it was cute. I also did my own hair as well. When I was finished I ran back across the street to get my dress and shoes. I said good bye to Papi and told him that I was leaving.

Before leaving to go to Prom my friends mom was taking pictures with her camera. I had a disposable camera but I had lost it at home in my mom's pack-rat house. Recently my friend was digging through her old pics a few years later and found this from that night!

Yes, those are hair spikes. I rocked them. The dress was a Lavender or Lilac? All that trouble to just to go to the Prom. I told my daddy I would be back by 10pm. The grand march ended at about 10pm. What a great prom huh? Needless to say this picture is the only tangible memory I have of that "amazing" night. So, hopefully you won't have to have a master plan like me, and hopefully the following pics and URLs will guide you curvy chicas to your dream dress to wear to your Prom this year. Good luck!