Almost two years ago, I wrote how I couldn't wait for Melissa McCarthy to create her own clothing line, and I'm entirely excited to say that the wait will be over this Sunday, August 30th! Exclusive to Penningtons in Canada, her debut line, seemingly in partnership with LA's upscale denim and lifestyle choice brand Seven7, will be hanging about stores for us to enjoy! Probably … [Read more...]
Plus Size Holiday Glam Picks
Have you got all of your prezzie shopping done yet? Its time to get ready to party, and if you're like me, you're shopping for a fabulous dress last minute! ;) I've yet to figure out when I'll be hosting a party here at home (depending on when the rest of the fam wants to hold theirs... and the 'rents usually monopolize the 25th,) my dinner hosting skills might not play until … [Read more...]
Target Canada is Bringing The Plus to Clothing Sizes Next Year
Over a year and a half ago Target began opening doors in Canada, something which was wildly anticipated across the country well before the "Zellers" signs had any chance of cooling off. Canadians have loved Target for years, despite the fact that it was a US-only company only until very recently. Excitement bubbled in all corners of the GTA; from their clothing and accessory … [Read more...]
A Big Deal in Toronto – Shopping Your Fave Plus Size Blogger’s Closet
The third annual Big Deal Toronto is happening this Sunday! What is Big Deal Toronto you ask?? (*gasp* WHAT?! What do you mean?) In it's third annual, BDT is CurvyCanadian's baby; a fabulous one-day event where plus-size fashion bloggers get together and open their closets to Toronto's curvy beauties! I think the last estimate for this year was 19 bloggers, who are ready to … [Read more...]
How My Skechers Helped Me Walk Without Pain Again
There are a few Canadian bloggers out there that can attest to the fact that I like to walk. Living in a condensed city, it's sometimes much easier and faster to walk from A to B, rather than driving there or sometimes even using transit. Much to their consternation, I will lead friends to where they want/need to go with little thought to distance; which doesn't help when they … [Read more...]
Addition Elle Now Open at The Stockyards
Have you visited The Stockyards mall yet? The one on the corner of St. Clair Avenue West and Weston Road? It's my new hunting ground for fashion, because from what I can see, they have more trendy plus-size fashion than any other mall that is easily accessible in Toronto. I grew up on malls like Yorkdale and Eaton Centre, but neither of these popular shopping centres have … [Read more...]
I’m sorry, what? Plus-size women are the problem?
I just read an article that has my hackles up. Part of me thinks, maybe this is just an American thing? Plus-sized Canadians are well known border hoppers just to buy some affordable pretty clothes that fit; so plus-sized fashion lovers in the US do have some great clothing options that their sisters of the North are so very jelly of. Its not perfect in the US by any means, but … [Read more...]
Confessions of a Former Plus Sized Movie Extra
I can't believe how I managed to successfully forget this moment in my life, up until now. I honestly, truly did - I have no clue whether I ever mentioned being a background player (movie extra) before on Geek with Style, but yeah, that was a thing I did back in the day; when "plus size fashion" was a bit of an oxymoron. I woke up this morning to a few comments on my latest … [Read more...]
In Search of a Fabulous Outfit: Top Ten Favourite Focal Pieces at Addition Elle (Summer 2014 Edition)
So yeah, I'm totally in need of a new outfit (or two or more) for the summer, and have been stalking Addition Elle's website for some must haves for my summer closet. And boy, did I find a lot of must haves. This season, I've bookmarked quite a few articles that I wouldn't normally look at twice. There would usually be a 10 foot distance between me and anything nautical … [Read more...]
2014 Oscar Inspired Dresses for Your Next Big Thing
I have a secret to share with you! Shhh. Don't tell anyone, but as much as I love to watch a great movie... I don't really watch the Academy Awards to see who made the best of the best each year. Whew! There, I said it. Seriously, this is just between us right? Its not like I don't watch the Oscars altogether, it's just that I'm not there to see whose won from the a-listing … [Read more...]
A Fabulous New Way to Spend Your AIR MILES Cash – with IRIS The Visual Group
Remember that post I wrote earlier on how to ensure you’re earning AIR MILES reward miles while shopping online? Well, now that I’m a pro at earning AIR MILES, I just found a fabulous place to redeem my nicely accumulating AIR MILES Cash balance! It can be hard to decide how to use your reward miles, as the program partners with a ton of great retailers across Canada, so you … [Read more...]
Fabulous Nottingham Bags from Heys
You might have figured out by now that I have a love affair with bags. I'm a complete bag lady. You name it, totes, handbags, computer bags, even luggage, I love collecting them! It's my thing. ;) So when Heys asked me to review their Nottingham collection, I might have squealed just a little bit! Not only are they a Canadian company, this International powerhouse … [Read more...]
I feel the need to apologize to all “Real Women” out there…
Not sure if you're familiar with this conflict, but there is a war on words in a particular sector of the fashion industry. There is this vicious cycle where 14+ women don't want to utilize the term "plus-size" when they discuss clothing and themselves, and yet are stuck using this term, because other explanatory choices have found their way to offend. Bigger women (and most … [Read more...]
What’s the Issue? Let’s talk about fashion, Melissa McCarthy and ELLE
Toronto is all about fashion right now, as we're currently in the middle of World Mastercard Fall Fashion Week. Bloggers are becoming famous/notorious, and I'm still not sure what to make of The National's segment last night regarding "The Rise of the Blogger." The part that probably got me most was the voice over discussing how bloggers get "free" things, like products and … [Read more...]
Getting Skinnies for Conference Week!
You may remember my post on the great deals on skinny jeans at Old Navy until October 2nd last week, and I can’t tell you how pleased I am with its quick shipping, because my order arrived just in time for conference week! Conferences are a funny animal when it comes to clothes. Some people dress to the nines at these events, while a small few are still literally in their … [Read more...]