Eaten alive

First of all, I want to say a GIANT thank you to all of my wonderful readers! I hit 200 followers this week on Google Friend Connect, and I couldn't be more excited! I have the Chrdesigns giveaway going on right now (have you entered?), but I am planning another big one (or perhaps multiple smaller ones!) next week! Stay tuned!

These pics are from a day or two ago, and it wasn't until I sat down to write this that I realize I forgot to take a pic of my favorite part of this outfit! This top not only had a deep scoop in the front (my favorite sort of neckline), it's also got an even deeper scoop in the back! I love a low cut back, it's a sexy way to show some skin without being obscene (especially since I wore this to work!)

Could my legs be whiter?? I'm pretty sure they glow in the dark! And now they are COVERED in mosquito bites from standing in the grass for ootd pics. Grr!

I got these shoes last week from H&M - can we say buyer's remorse?? They're so cute on but let me tell you, they are UNCOMFORTABLE. tight in the front but too loose in the back, so my feet squish forward and the front cut of circulation to my toes, while the back of my heels slip out while I walk, making these pretty much unwearable. Good thing I picked up these adorable nude wedges from ideeli for $6 (using some credits I had)!! I hope they fit better than this unfortunate pair!

Top: Old Navy
Skirt: Need to check on that, I've had it for years!
Wedges: H&M
Necklace: F21 (sold out online)
Ring: Vintage

Made another fantastic recipe off of Skinnytaste this week...this tasty chili was lunch and dinner for me for two days and I enjoyed every bite! Definitely recommended!

WW progress: This week's weight in, -3lbs! Total loss: -7.4lb.

I got nothing.

Well, hi! Hope you're all having a good week so far. Happy hump day as they say (though that phrase always bring something much more lurid to my mind than simply Wednesday...)! You may have seen me in this dress over on Kim's blog in one of her Full Figured Fashion Week recap posts. We met up on Saturday for lunch and a bit of shopping at Times Square's huge Forever21. I loved this simple outfit so much, I had to recycle it for work and a mini date on Monday!

Would you believe I got this dress for a steal at Target? It's the printed version of the green dress I've seen bloggers like Kendi and Liz looking adorable in. Can I say, if you are well endowed like I am, you should be running to Target to pick this baby up. Why are you still here?? But really, this sort of surplice neckline usually does not work for me - at the very least I'm always having to wear tanks underneath to keep it PG. The neckline on this dress is cut a little higher though, and as a result becomes the perfect v-neck! I'm contemplating snatching up the green version as well! I'm wearing an XXL, which is sold out online, but if you're not as busty as I am you'll have no problem with a smaller size :)

By the way, did you enter my Chrdesigns Giveaway??

Dress: Target
Necklace: Target
Ring: H&M
Bangles: Old Navy
Watch: Syms
Sandals: Steve Madden
Fingers: OPI Silver Shatter over Essie Smooth Sailing
Toes: Essie Lilacism

Chrdesigns Giveaway!

Have you noticed the pretty little gold necklace I've been wearing in a bunch of my ootd's lately?

I was on the hunt for a delicate everyday gold necklace, and the Bicone necklace courtesy of Chrdesigns fit the bill perfectly! Click the photos of me or links above to see how I styled my necklace :)

Cindy Roth, the brains behind Chrdesigns, has a way of making jewelry that is unique and eclectic, while still feminine. Details like tiny crystals, pearls, and gold lace make her designs stand out from many on Etsy. And she's no one trick pony either! Cindy creates delicate pieces like my bicone necklace above, but she also dabbles in statement making necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, rings, and even accessories like hair combs! A few of my favorites:

If you want a Chrdesigns piece of your very own, here's your chance! Cindy is generously giving away a $30 credit to her Etsy shop for one lucky reader!

As always, here are the rules (please leave a separate comment for each!). To enter you must:

1. Be a follower of Fatale Fashion. Leave a comment with your username.
2. Browse through Chrdesigns' shop, and tell me what piece you'd get with your giftcard.

For extra entries, please:

1. Like Fatale Fashion on Facebook (you can email it to me if you don't want to leave it here).
2. Follow @fatalefashion on twitter and tweet the message: "I entered @fatalefashion's Chrdesigns giveaway, and you should too! http://tinyurl.com/6bbkdyx" (leave your twitter handle)
3. Blog about the giveaway or post about it on Facebook with a link back to this post! (leave a link)

There you go! Four chances to win :) This giveaway is open to all readers, US and international, and will be open until 11:59pm on Sunday, June 26th. Good luck!

Sailing on the high seas

Bringing this summer 2011 post back for this month's Everybody, Everywear!

 

That's what I feel like I should be doing in this nautical dress!

I remember seeing this dress on Forever21's site and thinking it was cute, but it didn't grab me as one of those must-have dresses. I was in the store last week returning a few things when I spotted it on the rack. After trying it on I took it to the register without a second thought! I love the white piping at the neckline and on the ruffle cap sleeves.

Gold jewelry and my trusty striped wedges were the perfect accessories!

I've started thinking about my wardrobe and new purchases in the mindset of, "Will this be good to take for vacation?" This one gets a big fat check. Comfortable enough to wear all day, good length, and adorable to run around in in Amsterdam and Greece!

Dress: Forever21+
Wedges: Payless
Necklace: Chrdesigns
Watch: Syms
Bracelets: Old Navy
Ring: Nordstrom Rack

On an unrelated note, some of you may remember a while back that I mentioned I was performing in a cabaret. If you're into it, here's a video (at long last) of me performing "Come to Your Senses" from Jonathan Larson's Tick Tick Boom.

Keep it casual

Hi everyone! Just a quick post here today. Yesterday's outfit was a pretty casual one and I didn't have the time to do my usual amount of outfit photos. I think you get the gist! And anyway, the focal point of my whole outfit was my crazy spike necklace from Forever 21 - this thing is sharp! If you follow me on twitter you saw this picture I posted from Instagram:

If there's one app on my iPhone that I'd gladly pay for, it's Instagram. I love the different effects you can give your photos. It takes them from ordinary to very special! Best part is that you don't have to pay for it, it's free :D

Top, jeans, necklace, shoes, tank: Forever21+
Watch and bangles: Syms

If I had a million dollars...Talbot's Sale Edition!

'High fashion' may not exactly be the first words most people associate with Talbots; in fact, before I came across their catalog earlier this spring, the words I associated most with Talbots was 'matronly'. Oh, how things have changed! Don't believe me?  Take a gander through some of my favorite picks from their current sale.

Not half bad, eh? These are all timeless pieces that could be worn for seasons to come in my opinion. With the sale prices, they don't even break the bank! One thing you know is that you will be getting quality, this isn't Forever21 pieces we're talking about here.

I'm especially in love with the selection of jackets and blazers Talbots provides. Sophisticated enough for work, but modern enough to style for a night out. I'm drooling over the striped one, and the metallic silver as well! How great would they both be with dark denim and heels for drinks with the girls?

I have to applaud Talbots on the fact that the vast majority of the pieces they offer their straight size customers are also available in plus-size; up to a 24W. Also many items that they offer are available in a wide variety of colors - those peach crops for example, are available in 8 different colors!

What do you think? Would you purchase any times from Talbots?

GianneCREATIONS Giveaway Winner!

Comment #3, QueenDiva!

Congrats! Send me an email at fatfatalefashion@gmail.com to claim your prize :)