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Universal Thread | Target’s Denim Line
“Whether the rise was too long or the inseam was too short or the pair of jeans they wanted didn’t come in their size — finding the perfect fit for their body type was just too challenging, That’s a problem we wanted to solve.” _Target
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Last year, Target aka ‘Tar-zhay’ gave us A New Day which offers trendy styles and athleisure with Joylab. I personally love both labels. So when I heard Target was creating a denim line I was very open for it. So let me introduce you to that line, Universal Thread. Universal Thread is Target’s new women’s lifestyle brand focused on denim and their first private label launch of 2018. Universal Thread wants to be a staple in women’s closet, especially within the plus community. This newly added line is the capper to the other plus friendly line’s carried at Target such Ava & Viv and Who What Wear.
Universal Thread brand includes tops, dresses, accessories, and shoes with prices ranging from $5 to about $40. The new label will service sizes starting at 00 and run through 26W. This is the first time Target has launched a brand with this large of a range. Mark Tritton, Target’s executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, said: “Universal Thread is a denim-centric collection fit for all body types.” Target says jeans are making a comeback as women now look to diversify their wardrobes beyond leggings. I agree with him. I find it refreshing to have an exclusive women’s lifestyle brand offering denim.
In developing Universal Thread, Target said they research with nearly 1,000 women from across the country to better understand their needs when it comes to shopping denim. (I wish they would have reached out to me, lol.) Target heard from nearly all of them was that they dreaded shopping for new jeans. Whether the rise was too long or the inseam was too short or the pair of jeans they wanted didn’t come in their size—finding the perfect fit for their body type was just too challenging. That’s a problem Target wanted to solve.
My thoughts on the Universal Thread: It is great to have another option for denim. I’m wearing a pair of the Universal Thread jean in the Mid-Rise Curvy Skinny style. They in the color indigo and size 18 long. These Mid-Rise Curvy Skinnies are from the straight size line of the brand. In the pair, I’m wearing size 18 is the largest of the “straight size” sizes. These jeans fit very well. They have great stretch. Depending on what shoes I’m wearing I could have gone with a regular and not a long but the long works also. As a petite plus size blogger is great to see Target offering Universal Thread in different height ranges as well as extended sizes. I feel they are excellently made. Even though parts of the jeans are made from recycled plastic bottles they don’t look used or damage at all. I didn’t know I was missing my new favorite jeans from my wardrobe until I tried this on.
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This is not a sponsored post and all thoughts are my own.
Go get your wallets because Universal Thread is available now at Target stores and online at Target.com.
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FIND THE FULL UNIVERSAL THREAD COLLECTION HERE!
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DOES UNIVERSAL THREAD SPEAK TO YOUR DENIM NEEDS?
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Feel free to tweet me at @fatgirl_fashion or message me on Facebook here with any plus size news.
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Mid-Rise Curvy Skinny Jeans // Similar red dress as a top // Similar Military Hat // YSL Monogram Chain Wallet // Similar YSL Bootie // Lip in color Retrograde
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READ WHY ARE YOU SINGLE? 🤷🏽♀️ AND A FEW OTHER DUMB QUESTIONS I’M ALWAYS ASKED HERE
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2017 Chicago Baby Show Ticket Give-Away
“Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” _ John F. Kennedy
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The 2017 Chicago Baby Show, on August 26 & 27 at Navy Pier will be part of the largest show series for new and expectant parents in the country. Built off the 7 years of success with the New York Baby Show and the inaugural LA Baby Show last year, no other event provides a better experience for thousands of expectant and new families from Chicagoland, seeking a family-friendly jamboree of top brands, great speakers and seminars, big giveaways, and lots of learning, support, bonding, and fun as you make your way into parenthood.
Whether you’re planning, expecting or have children; You won’t want to miss the 2017 Chicago Baby Show. I’m giving-away 10 free tickets (family or single) to my local readers. My goal is to gift you and your family a day at Navy Pier that will be focused on your new bundle of joy. rid of all 10 tickets. Once the 10 tickets are gone, the link will no longer work.
Too get one of the 10 give-away tickets simply click here!
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The 10 give-away tickets will go fast! You can still attend the 2017 Chicago Baby Show. You can use my link to get half off your tickets. Yep that’s right 50% off. Regular ticket price is $30 per family (2 adults and up to 4 children), and $20 per individual.
Save 50% off 2017 Chicago Baby Show tickets by simply clicking here!
I’ll be there and I can’t wait to see you and your baby bump.
If you can’t make it to the 2017 Chicago Baby Show?! Use the hashtag #MTChicagoLounge to see all the fun
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CLICK HERE FOR MOVIES IN THE PARK 2017 | MILLENNIUM PARK | CHICAGO
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HOW TO DRESS FOR BRUNCH
“Brunch is not a meal. Brunch is a competition. And I’m winning. ” _Matt Bellasai
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Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch eaten usually during the late morning to early afternoon, generally served from 11 am up to 3pm. The word is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch Brunch originated in England in the late 19th century and became popular in the United States in the 1930s.
For me it’s a reason to dress up, eat well and slip champagne with my girls. Dressing well while having the goal of eating and drinking can be a little hard when it’s not a dinner event. Daytime fashion can have you thinking am I overdressed? Am I underdressed?
Well here’s my example of dressed up causal. The top is trending while the distress look. The skirt is encircled with knife pleats, an effortless midi skirt fashioned from blush-colored lamé gleams with molten shine and is available up to size 3x or 24w. In this Rachel Roy Pleat Lamé Skirt I’m wearing a size 2X. I could have gotten a 1X. It’s not to big because of the hidden zipping detailing. I added a patent leather belt, neutral metallic shoe and a fun bag. I’m ready for the required snapchat photoshoot or shopping after brunch.
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What’s your favorite place to have brunch? Do you dress up? Do you dress down?
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TOP ▪ HERE | SKIRT ▪ Rachel Roy Pleat Lamé Skirt | BELTS ▪ SIMILAR | PURSE ▪ HERE |SHOES ▪ SIMILAR
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Skirt compliments of the Rachel Roy brand however; All opinions are my own.
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You can sign up for this blog’s newsletter here. Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience and a NYC trip for theCurvycon. Snaps showed L.A. for BlogHer and ATL for TCFStyleExpo and The MakeUp Show Chicago. So be sure to follow on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action. thefatgirloffashion.com can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also.
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#PlusInPastel | Curvy girls wear that too!
“I can have more than one kind of dress? What?” _Smurfette
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Pastel colors are usually described as “soothing”, “soft”, “near neutral”, “milky”, “washed out”, “desaturated”, and lacking strong chromatic content. Pink, mauve, and baby blue are typical pastel colors. Often times plus size women feel that they can’t wear pastels and choose to stick to black. Here are 5 quick tips to wearing pastel for the plus size girl ready to step out their box.
I worn this pastel dress with silver. Silver or gray goes great with the muted colors.
Pastel works well with bright colors. This would great time to add playful accessories.
Use pastel as your pop of color by pairing pastel with neutral colors. Try wearing pastel jeans with a nude top and shoe.
Wearing two or three pastel colors together is a great look.
You can also wear one pastel color in different shades. That’s a great way to rock the Spring style.
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Dress ▪ here | Purse ▪ sold out |Shoes ▪ similar
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I have collaborated with other plus size bloggers to show how curvy girls can wear pastel this spring. Follow the hashtag #PlusInPastel and #psbloggershare on social media to see our different takes on pastel.
mysimplecurvylife | sweatinmascara | joyofcurves
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curvyintuition | christenamelea | eclectickurves
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You can follow this blog on Bloglovin here. Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience and a NYC trip for theCurvycon. Snaps showed L.A. for BlogHer and ATL for TCFStyleExpo and The MakeUp Show Chicago. So be sure to follow on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action. thefatgirloffashion.com can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also.
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#FATGIRLmagic
“ I’m not pretty for a big girl. I’m pretty period.” _ thefatgirloffashion
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#FatGirlMagic is a real thing! I see women of size slaying daily. I wanted to offer my take on this magical wave. My core style has always been whimsical so this look is how I feel in my head all the time. Some women may say “I don’t have the confidence.” I say put of your crown and work your magic.
I say this in all my post. I’m cheerleader for women wearing what they want. It doesn’t have to be a two piece swimsuit it could be that bodycon you have in the closet that you’ve never worn. Or those jeans you love but feel people might stare. At the end of the day you must do what’s best for you. Make yourself happy. It’s just clothes you’ll have on something completely different tomorrow.
Use the hashtag #FatGirlMagic to be featured on thefatgirloffashion’s Facebook Page. Show the world that beautiful, creative, sexy and bold plus size women aren’t unicorns. We can be found in every city everywhere living life to the fullest.
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JACKET ▪#rrrcurvy by rachelroy L – 1X or #rrrcurvy by rachelroy 2X | DRESS ▪ Similar | SWIMSUIT ▪ Gabifresh Milestone Convertible Bikini Top |Gabifresh Milestone High Waist Bikini Bottoms .
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You can follow this blog on Bloglovin here. Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience and a NYC trip for theCurvycon. Snaps showed L.A. for BlogHer and ATL for TCFStyleExpo and The MakeUp Show Chicago. So be sure to follow on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action. thefatgirloffashion.com can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also.
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Style Inspired By Blossom
“Whoa!” _ Joey Russo: (Blossom)
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Blossom is 90’s sitcom that made a huge influence on me. Blossom was very imaginative and had an opinion about almost everything. Just like me. Blossom wasn’t your average girl, either, and that’s what made her special. She was quirky, had cool fashion sense and was very relatable.
My parent separated around the same time the show came out. The show made divorce normal. I saw a girl like me dealing with the same issue I was going though. A lot of her feeling were my feelings.
A lot of my favorite childhood TVs show come though in my current clothing chooses. What’s your favorite 90’s TV show. Which one is your biggest fashion influence?
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Coming from a broken home never broke me!
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FYI:
You can follow this blog on Bloglovin here. Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience and a NYC trip for theCurvycon. Snaps showed L.A. for BlogHer and ATL for TCFStyleExpo and The MakeUp Show Chicago. So be sure to follow on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action. thefatgirloffashion.com can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also.
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BROKE 3 PLUS SIZE FASHION RULES WITH 1 LOOK
“Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak.” _ Rachel Zoe
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RULE 1) Stripes will make you look bigger so plus size girl shouldn’t wear them.
BROKEN: I wear what I want. FACTS!
RULE 2) Plus size women should never ever wear sleeveless tops or dress.
BROKEN: My arms are big and beautiful. They will not be covered!
RULE 3) Plus size women should wear solid colors because it looks better on them.
BROKEN: Mixing prints are a great will to shake up for wardrobe. Mixing prints with the same color is a great way to get started.
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What plus size fashion rules have been holding you back?
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FYI:
You can follow this blog on Bloglovin here. Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience and a NYC trip for theCurvycon. Snaps showed L.A. for BlogHer and ATL for TCFStyleExpo and The MakeUp Show Chicago. So be sure to follow on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action. thefatgirloffashion.com can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also.
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The Heart Part 4 | My Summer Anthem
“My spot is solidified if you ask me.” _ Kendrick Lamar (The Heart Part 4)
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I’m here for Kendrick Lamar’s The Heart Part 4!! He’s giving me everything I need for a true hip out track. He delivers word play, flow, beats, the facts. K-Dot ends the track basically saying you little rappers had your time and now let me remind you I am the greatest. I need this. I needed this motivation! When I’m sliding on my crop tops and two piece swimsuits this is what I’ll be listening to.
Don’t tell a lie on me
I won’t tell the truth ’bout you
Don’t tell a lie on me
I won’t tell the truth ’bout you
Don’t lie about me when I can tell the world the truth about you.
Tiptoein’ around my name, xxxxx, ya lame
And when I get at you, homie, don’t you just tell me you was just playin’
People will low key talk about you and then say they’re just kidding and was hating.
My spot is solidified if you ask me (What else?)
My name is identified as “that king”
I’ll let y’all worry about a list, I’m on some other shit
What God has for me, no one can affect it. I’m blessed. I’ll let you wonder about who’s better because I have more important thing to do.
I encourage you to listen to this hip hop blessing! What do you listen to when you’re getting ready to go hang with your girls? What’s your turn up song? What song motivates you?
The Heart Part 4 | Audio | Lyrics
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Crop Top ▪ SIMILAR | Jeans ▪ SIMILAR | Duster ▪ Here | SHOES ▪ SIMILAR
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FYI:
You can follow this blog on Bloglovin here. Also lately I’ve be doing most of my posting on snapchat@fatgirl_fashion. My snapchat friends were the first to know about the location I selected for my blog’s 3rd year anniversary brunch. They saw first hand my Beyonce’s Formation tour experience and a NYC trip for theCurvycon. Snaps showed L.A. for BlogHer and ATL for TCFStyleExpo and The MakeUp Show Chicago. So be sure to follow on snapchat so you don’t miss any of the action. thefatgirloffashion.com can be found on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter also.
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In Memory Of Risky Business
“ In a room full of failures, I feel out of place.” _ Rick Ross (Apple of My Eye)
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Risky Business is an 80’s coming of age romantic comedy about a Chicago teenager is looking for fun at home while his parents are away, but the situation quickly gets out of hand. When I tried in this shirt dress I had a major urge to slide across my living room floor.
As a plus size body positive blogger, I’m a cheerleader for women wearing what they want. I do myself at times question how does an outfit look on me. How will this outfit on me appear to others? The shirt dress was one of those times. Will people think I’m nude? Will people think where are her pants? I had to take a step back and become my own cheerleader.
Being your own cheerleader will give you confidence. The confidence to step out with your head held high knowing that you’re beautiful just the way you are. What risky fashion have you been scared to wear?
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JACKET ▪ SIMILAR | DRESS ▪ SIMILAR | IN MEMORY HANDBAG ▪ SOLD OUT | SHOES ▪ SIMILAR
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