Five Plus Size Sequin Dresses We Love!

Alright fam, you know that I love all things sparkly. I’m into the gaudy, the tacky, the glamorous. One of Vogue’s predicted trends for 2022 is called “Living Room Disco.” It means that it’s officially on-trend to bring sequins, sparkles, and embellishments into your everyday wardrobe. We all know that the Ready To Stare team […]

The Best Plus Size Long Sleeve Swimsuits

It’s never too early to start to plan your summer drip! With heat and sun just around the corner, plus size swimwear has been popping up in shops all over. Cutouts, vintage patterns, mesh, the trends this year are exciting and being offered in plus and this post is dedicated to finding the cutest plus […]

LOFT Plus Size Workwear Clothing Review

When my sister was in high school, she worked at Ann Taylor Loft. The clothes were preppy and not exactly my style but I tried things out anyways because I thought anything my sister did was worth trying too! 15 years later, I can think for myself but I did let a good sale lure […]

Plus Size Shopping | My Favorite Black Friday 2018 Deals

Is it just me or has Black Friday shopping lost its allure? Growing up, I always woke up at 4 a.m. with my family to go shopping. It never really mattered what we bought because the experience was exhilarating. There was a thrill to hunting for deals and singing Christmas carols in the long lines […]

Wedding on a Budget | Design Save the Dates and Wedding Invitations with Minted!

Now that I’m planning a wedding on a budget, I had to figure out how I could design save the dates and wedding invitations. After taking epic engagement photos, I had the images I needed to make the Save the Dates I had envisioned but I didn’t know how to make them. That’s where Minted Weddings came to the rescue in our Save the Date dilemma. 

Trendy and Cheap Plus Size Clothing | Pretty Little Thing Review

My sense of style is what I like to call classically gaudy. Fran Fine of The Nanny remains one of my biggest fashion inspirations and since short skirts, gaudy chain prints, and mod sunglasses are so trendy right now, that means my personal style is now offered in options. For that I am grateful because […]

15 Statement-Making Sunglasses Under $15!

Sunglasses are an easy accessory to wear when you want to add a touch of your personal style to a look without breaking the bank. In fact, there’s a plethora of available on Amazon and I would know, I own about half of the styles on this list. Don’t judge me, I am obsessed! I understand that […]

NEW Extended Size Cheap Plus Size Clothing Basics

I am always on the hunt for new places to shop for basics and when I’m on the lookout, I am asking myself a few questions, “is it cheap?”, “is it available in a wide range of plus sizes?” and most importantly, “is it cute?” The new brand Daily Ritual from Amazon answers YES to all […]

Check Into Spring Plus Size Fashion with JCPenney!

Check Into Spring Plus Size Fashion with JCPenney!

I’m kicking up my heels in excitement because today is the first day of Spring! In honor of the changing of the seasons, I am featuring two spring plus size fashion looks both from one of my favorite retailers, JCPenney! These items are on-trend, budget-friendly and certain pieces are available in extended sizes up to 5X!

Trendy Plus Size Fashion: Fishnet, Velvet, and Sweater Heels

I would definitely say that my personal style is more trend-driven than classic. And as I transition my summer wardrobe to fall, I am not leaving any behind. When I incorporate trends into my wardrobe, I like to do it in a way that plays on a timeless styling technique: mixing textures. I find myself […]

Introducing boohooMAN for Big & Tall Plus Babes

As plus size fashion for women and femmes has taken off over the last few years, similar options for plus size masculine folks have been a little slower to grow. Anytime there’s a new option for big & tall men, I want to be sure to give it some shine and when one of my […]

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