Ok, if there was ever anything that would make me want to be 20 again, it would be my new favorite shop Thimblescratch.

The clothing in this shop is fresh and fun…. Definitely not for the timid.

I can imagine my younger self prancing around like the models in her pictures.  

Although most of her clothes listed are not plus sizes~ the stitcher will customize sizes for you.

 

I love this Sweet Blue skirt. The way the fabric has bits of embellishment on it makes me happy!

 

 

Talking about happy, the tag line for this shop is:

“Be happy wearing one of a kind designs,

one of a kind fabrics,

and go on saving our planet with a happy, smiling face!”

 

A few others that I love in this shop are:

Revenge of the Goldfish

And the

Sweet Pea Skirt

 

 

Be sure to visit Thimblescratch’s etsy shop or her personal web page at www.katebanazi.com

 

 

As a curvy woman, of course I am nervous about wearing lingerie. Thank goodness my husband likes my curves! Lately we’ve been watching America’s Got Talent, and the only reason I watch is for the Glamazon girls. These women are voluptuous and are on TV strutting their stuff. I tell you what~ they look good and make me not so worried about buying and wearing lingerie. In fact they inspire me to want wear something sexy!

Off to Indie shop I go-

First I find this pretty vintage camisole on ETSY, offered for sale by Purveyors of Waste .  

I love the delicate feel of this vintage cami, wouldn’t it be pretty with a jean skirt and cardigan?

 

For a little fun- You HAVE to check out Lemon Cadet’s panties.

Yeti panties crack me up. (Pun intended!)

The shop owner has these listed as a large; But maybe you could sweet talk her into making you a larger Yeti!

Ha ~ that’s funny and you know it.

FYI -I have ordered a custom shirt from Lemon Cadet and she was very accommodating.

 

Hmmm, maybe a Costume???

Argggh matey! A DIY pattern from Pattern Palace .

Or how about this sexy rockabilly Polka dot Corset listed in Ghostknife’s store on Mintd.

Alright~ no fun loving big girl could pass these up for her boudoir fun!

Spider Pasties from Fondapetting ‘s Etsy shop. Be sure to check out her easy spin nipple tassels too. J

Perhaps you know more than you want about plus size lingerie and my personal tastes. But this was a fun blog to research!

 

See ya.  

 

I found the most amazing video on myspace. Its called “Fat Rant” by Joy Nash.

Its 7 minutes long, but worth every minute.

www.myspace.com/whitestonestitchery

 

Check out her blog also. I love her take on things. http://fatrantblog.wordpress.com/

 

While looking for more shopping sites for plussies I found this awesome store:

http://holyclothing.com

Sure wish I had found it before I went on the cruise in March. Look at that pink sun dress.

 

I love the way this top from Cipolla crosses over the chest. Its very figure flattering and the appliqués are way cute!

 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6615643

Be sure to check out her entire shop, she has amazing items to purchase.

The stitcher says that everything is created with excitement and commitment, and it shows.

The line that makes me ponder just what is a cucina?

“Fresh for AUGUST • A little love for your cucina...”

 

Lets face it those that know me know I'm not necessarily a fashionista.
I love fashion and read all the fashion mags. Vogue, Marie Claire, Allure. Give me a magazine with glossy photos and Avant Garde (SP?) fashion photos  and I'm in heaven!

Since opening WhiteStone Stitchery, I find myself wanting to try something different, something "outside" of the box for me...

This is very difficult I might add.  I'm a 40+ mom, with grown kids and four pets at home. My life is very comfortable, but nothing challenges me.

Look at these fashions - I want to step outside of my comfort zone and do something like these!  They are amazing!

 

"Organized Chaos Dress" by Prinsen Design on Mintd

http://www.mintd.com/products/show/1803-Organized-Chaos-Dress
 

How fun is this dress? Look how the dress flows and how cute the top part is. This is just flat out fun to me, especially with the boots.
 

"Krista Top" by Isisis on Mintd

http://www.mintd.com/products/show/106-Krista-Top 

I love the versatility of this top. I could actually see someone in suburbia wearing this. Even though to me it seems high fashion. I'm a sucker for criss cross stuff across the chest too. If I was smaller, I would probably own one and wear it with a jean skirt.

"Simple Complexity in Violet" by Circular Accessories on mintd

http://www.mintd.com/products/show/544-Simple-Complexity-in-Violet


Who would have thought to put a design like this on a tshirt? Seems to me like a firecracker is exploding over your breast. YAY!! Love the simplicity of this shirt and how the addition of a firecracker boob makes me want to buy it. 

 I gave one of her men's tshirts to my son, and he absolutely loves it. The fabric is very high quality and the giant goldfish is fun. Similar to this:

 http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6381905