Jul 30, 2013

As a plus size woman its difficult to find shoes in my size. I wear a size 11 and it takes a tremendous amount of work to search for the right shoe. Besides the size it has to be able to support my weight and be fashionable. With that being said here are some of my favorite places to find some awesome shoe finds from Luxury and Affordable so let's get started:



LUXURY


Jewel High

The first place I am going to tell you guys about is a company called Jewel High. It was launched on March of 2013. Currently she is working on her collection but for now she has 2 pairs of awesome heels Poison and Tami.

Poison is a purple and yellow animal print platform heel. A mixture of both suede and leather is as complex and unique as it is both intriguing and fashionable, I love it! It's great for all the girls and guys who love high a heel but can't find it in their size. Plus the shoe is on trend with its vibrant colors and ultra high platform heel standing at a whopping 5'4" heel and a 1.5" platform. Available in sizes 6-15, Poison is definitely a must have in your spring/summer closet.



Poison will set you back $375



Tami on the hand is more on the minimalist side. In very pretty gunmetal and silver colors Tami has several different features that would draw the eye. Contrasting the gunmetal gray and silver was genius. It really allows the colors to play off of each other. The closed toe shoe has a window like view on the top of the shoe and interchangeable strap choose either gunmetal or silver your choice.can be worn with a beautiful evening dress or your favorite jeans. Tami also topples at 5'4" heel and a 1.5" platform.



Tami will set you back $395



Checkout JewelHigh.com

ShoeforQueens.com



Now for pure shoe decadence you have to check out my boy Shawn Crone owner of ShoesforQueens.com. Its a great place to find custom shoes that you will absolutely fall in love with. Shawn Crone provides women, men, drag queens, EVERYONE with spectacular shoes that are unique and truly one of a kind. They are beautiful creations. He provides these custom made shoes in sizes 5 - 15! Prices usually start at $150 depending on the style, shoe size, and design. If you want to know more about shoesforqueens.com please visit my other blog click here. Here are some of his fabulous creations:


















These are my favorites of high end large size shoe companies that really cater to women, providing shoes in sizes 11 and up:


Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin, the king of all things couture. Starting out at a whopping $600 for one pair of shoes he goes all the way up to size 11 for his customers. His site allows for shopping directly from him or you can go check out your local high end fashion stores i.e. saks, nordstroms, macys, etc. ChristianLouboutin.com.












Very, Very expensive but honey if you got then by all means pay for it! But I don't have it and I have to admire from a far LMAO!

Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B.

Although I love Gwen Stefani's style and swag her shoe line is the BUSINESS. Unfortunately I haven't seen it go beyond a size 10! Aww and its a shame because the shoes are so awesome! I love Gwen Stefani's entire line. She's very avant garde and you can't help but admire her creativity. You can purchase her shoes at ZapposCouture.com and Heels.com as well as Nordstroms, Macys, Saks and more.

Check out some designs from L.A.M.B.:





















If you are a #shoefreak like me then you will be content with that price. But don't worry my frugal fashionistas your section will come!


AFFORDABLE

Torrid!

A popular store among plus size women is torrid.com! Torrid dabbles in everything from shoes to clothes to jewelry to handbags and even perfume! But for this blog were going to focus on the shoes. For all my girls wearing sizes 6-13, Torrid has beautiful shoes unique to their company. They even offer medium width and wide width. You will be pleasantly surprised at the selection they have available. Torrid has boots, heels, wedges, sandals and flats. They are very trendy and change their shoe collection about every 3-4 months.

Here are some of the shoes so cute:




















Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson's brand is one of the biggest affordable brands in the fashion industry to date. She has made herself the go to girl for women and girls who are looking for fashionable shoes without the high price. Jessica Simpson provides shoes in sizes 5-11. They are available everywhere. From Heels.com to Macys to Sears. I personally love Jessica Simpson's shoes. I don't have A-Lister star money and its difficult to find shoes that are on trend or fashionable (beyond Payless) that look great and are affordable and not $6,000! I mean you saw the Christian Louboutins its unfortunate for gals like me who cant afford it but Jessica Simpson has made life a little bit more fashionable for us! Here are some samples of what I'm talking about:











Payless Shoe Source

Speaking of Payless LMAO. Payless has been around for years over the last decade they have been stepping up their game making original fashionable shoes that look like a million bucks but cost 25 bucks! Its the most affordable place to shop in the world for affordable fashionable women's shoes! Designers have exclusively used Payless as their outlet source for their fashionable creations. Designers like Christian Siriano, Lela Rose, and Isabel Toledo just to name a few.

Here are some of my favorites currently available in size 11 on Payless.com:


















Visit the site Payless.com

Make Me Chic

I stumbled upon makemechic.com through YouTube. YouTube is a great way to find inexpensive clothing, makeup, anything you need most of these Gurus have found it! Its a great site and wonderful company. The site contains shoes, clothes and accessories. But today were going to focus on the shoes. The shoes are so CUTE! You are going to LOVE makemechic.com and not to mention the handbags! But thats another blog for another time. Anyway, the sizes are 5-11. They don't carry a wide selection of wide widths either so be careful of that. Here are some of my favorites currently available (can you tell I'm in love with the mint green and turquoise LOL :p ):











Visit MakeMeChic.com <---- Click Here

Aldo: Shoes

I wasn't hip to Aldo until my little sister started frequenting their store. She loves shopping at the mall and I would see her come home with a bag full of Aldo shoes and bags. Its her favorite store. Anyway, Aldo specializes in leather products but they provide a whole lot more. From heels, to clothes, to really cute bags, Aldo is a permanete fixture on this list for trendy, fashionable shoes at an affordable price! Normally ranging from sizes 6-10, they have a special sizes section on their site. Where there are shoes for size 11 only! AWESOME!!!! Checkout some of my faves:













All Shoes Available Right Now @ Aldo.com

Go Jane!

Go Jane is a very up to date shoe site that provides affordable shoes for size 5 to 11. Listen I love this site but it is so difficult to shop with them. Honestly I never get the shoes I really want because they are out of my size so fast. Go Jane is extremely cheap as well. They are so awesome. I mean I could frequent this site for a month and still won't get the shoes I want. I will still be subject to missing out on some of my favorite shoes. They have vey trendy and eclectic shoes. Shoes to wear to the club shoes to wear to a party everything. Check them out. I'm telling you that when you go there you'll be more than ecstatic at the selection. But find out when new shipments come in (email or call), that way you won't be stuck with the silly look on your face because you can't get the shoes you want. I'm always sad when I go to Go Jane! :( Here's some selections to choose from:









Visit GoJane.com <---- Click Here


Zooshoo.com

I found this little gem through facebook! Isn't facebook the greatest sometimes? LOL Anyway they have the shoes for sizes 5 - 11 and they are very affordable. I haven't had the luxury of shopping with them but I wil when I can finally get the shoes I want. Everytime I go there they are out of stock in my size. Its an awesome site. Extremely trendy and cute! Check out some really cute styles:




















Visit ZooShoo.com <----Click Here

IronFist Clothing






This is my all-time FAVORITE shoe company EVER!!!! I love their shoes. I found them through torrid.com. I was shopping and saw that IronFist had made an exclusive shoe with torrid and made it available to their customers exclusively. I bought it and it was so comfortable and beautiful. I was in HEAVEN and I've been a loyal customer ever since! I have about 3 pairs of IronFist shoes and I love them dearly. I've bought several pairs of IronFist shoes but they didn't fit and I was upset because I really loved them. Some of the cutest and most avante garde shoes you will ever see believe me! (By the way some of the shoes are not available anymore take trip to amazon.com or eBay and you will find out of season favorites). By the way they have bundles! You can purchase 3 to 9 pairs of shoes at a time!

Check out the BUNDLES <----- Click HERE
Zombie Stomper /Bonebreaker / Lolita Love
 / American Nightmare /Love me Now/ Hooters/
 Wolfbeater /American Nightmare/ Havana Breeze
Zombie Stomper /Bonebreaker / Lolita Love /
 American Nightmare /Love me Now/ Hooters
Zombie Stomper /Bonebreaker / Lolita Love
Take a Look at the Lookbook for IF Ladies <-----Click the Link


Visit IronFist.com/Ladies


Jul 16, 2013


Listen Eshakti is they only place where you can get on trend clothes for a reasonable price and you can get them custom made. Tailored to fit your body!!! If you've never tried them I'm offering you a little incentive. 

When you get to Eshakti.com here's the code you need MSTI7230

And in addition to your $40 off all new customers can receive a $25 Gift Certificate!!!!
So shop till drop on Eshakti.com great prices and great clothes. Don't believe me check out these pieces from the collection currently online:















Sources: Eshakti.com

Jul 1, 2013


Marc Jacobs Fall 2013 Makeup Collection

Smart Complexion
  • Genius Gel Super-Charged Foundation (Anti Aging Foundation with natural up to full coverage) (16 shades)
  • Remedy Concealer Pen (Brightener & Concealer Pen) (7 shades)
  • Face Powder

Marc Jacobs Beauty – Genius Gel Super-Charged Foundation


Blacquer
  • Magic Marc’er Precision Pen Eyeliner – waterproof dark black liner
  • Lash Lifter
  • Gel Crayon

Marc Jacobs Beauty – Lust for Lacquer

Hi-Per Color
  • Lovermarc Gel Lipstick (16 shades)
  • Style Eye-Con Eyeshadow Palette
  • Shameless Blusher
  • Lust for Lacquer
  • Lip Vinyl
  • Bronzers

Marc Jacobs Beauty – Lovermarc Gel Lipstick

Boy Tested, Girl Approved
  • Lip Lock Moisture Balm
  • Brow Tamer Grooming Gel
  • Remedy Concealer Pen




Marc Jacobs is one of my favorite designers hands down. I have every perfume he's come out with and I love his entire fashion collection. He's chic, original, and knows how to be himself something I envy and admire. And now he's coming full circle with his career by adding Beauty to his repertoire. Marc Jacobs is releasing his makeup line exclusively in Sephora on August 9th, 2013!


Many other designers have tried and failed in the beauty dept but with Marc Jacobs its projected that the line will succeed and make well over $15 Mil between August and December of this year, and in 2014 to make 20 Million.

Explaining the expansion into cosmetics, Marc says:

“I like the transformative qualities of fashion and fashion to me is not just clothing, it’s handbags, it’s shoes, it’s clothes, it’s hair, it’s makeup, it’s fragrance, it’s the whole ritual of making those choices, of enjoying the ritual, of making the choices that will tell the world who you want to be that day.”

Now I've never been one for luxury makeup as I can't afford it. But Marc Jacobs seems to be doing a great job and I can't wait to see what his makeup is like! I may buy 1 piece at a time LOL :)!

Check out some of the make up selections below:











Sources: SinuousMag

Jun 18, 2013


Club Monaco was began in 1985, in Canada. The best way to describe its fashions is one word...Hipster! Club Monaco mixes vintage, minimalist, urban and punk to create an eclectic collection of ready to wear fashions. Here are some of their very interesting pieces. Club Monaco goes up to a size 30. But don't quote me on that, I haven't bought any of their clothing and on the site I can't find a size chart to ensure you guys that the clothes are for both small/average and plus size women. Again here are some of the pieces:


All Of the Pieces Here Are Collections from the Past and Present


The actual point of the blog is to announce their new shoe collection! WWD Magazine Online is reporting the launch of their new shoe collection! Price range between $198 and 
$395 the new fall collection of shoes will feature booties, pointed toed flats, slippers (aka loafers), and pumps. They will be available in exotic skins, leathers, pony hair and suede. The Italian-made collection totals 25 styles, and it incorporates animal print, python, lizard detailing, studs, and gold/metallic leathers.The first collection will be sold in their Bloor Street location in Toronto, Fifth Avenue, SoHo, and Bleecker Street Units in New York. Club Monaco has also developed a number of new styles for spring, including casual booties, flat sandals, espadrilles and covered toe sandals:

Here are 3 Shoes from the Collection:




I really dig Club Monaco. They have a very diverse style and its cute and funky. I'm in love with it and I hope that the sizes are available for plus size girls and I REALLY hope that the shoes are available for size 11 ;) cause that's my size!!!! Check em out for yourself!



Jun 12, 2013


Nicki Minaj's clothing line will debut in KMart soon but here's a little preview of Minaj's Line. I like most of it. It's typical urban wear with a couture flare. If you like pink and prints then your good! Don't worry ladies she has other colors in her line as well. She would be crazy to have just pink in her clothing line. It reminiscent of Rocawear, Baby Phat, Applebottoms, and Dereon. All urban wear lines that have the hip hop swag/club wear vibe. But in the case of Nicki Minaj's clothing line she added pieces to her collection that would appeal to all not just the young teens, teens, and young adults who wear urban wear. She can appeal to women off all ages (Hold up let me rephrase that women with the right body type can wear her clothing. Look call me crazy but a woman my size shouldn't be wearing a dress that shows off curves. I'm all for equality but not that much. You shouldn't look like a round, bulging blob when you put on clothes. You should look proportioned, well put together! #truth). Anyway here are some of the pieces from her line! I'm digging on the dresses a lot. What do you guys like?







Most people dislike Nicki Minaj for whatever reason. I like Nicki. I think she's pretty cool and I like the fact that she's changing her style to be grown up and sexy rather than weird and outlandish. I like her line its different and unique. I hope it does well in KMart and I hope that her career continues to blossom. Congrats Nicki! I can't wait for the debut!


Nicki's clothing line is set to be released in October via Kmart

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