Shoe Lust - The Result

A year ago I wrote a short post showing the designs for an upcoming range of Too Fast shoes - Shoe Lust.

I was keen to see the results and get my hands on one of the final products so I picked the pair that suited my style and wardrobe the best.

Spineless Anatomy Heels - $60.00US

I chose this style because of the print and the heel. It's not exactly like the original concept drawings but I do like the end result. The shoe is very comfortable but a slightly big fit. I'm wearing these in a size 10US but I've had to use two pairs of insoles to make them fit me perfectly. I would actually like to try them in a size 9 at some point for a more perfect fit.

The heel is very high but easy to walk and dance in. I've had no tumbles or issues with these at all. The heel measures at 5 inches with a 1 inch platform.

Too fast created 12 shoe designs based on the original artwork and you can see and compare the styles/designs here.


Many thanks to Rom Anthonis who shot this image. Check out his website and facebook page.

Marisota

Marisota - A one stop shop for plus size women's clothing based in the UK. Stocking clothing, shoes, accessories, home-wares, beauty products and more you can pick up just about anything from this online store. From a cute outfit to a new camera, sat nav or something for the kitchen, now how many stores offer you this?

Much like Simply Yours and other UK based stores, Marisota only ships within the UK but if you use a mail forwarding company you can get around this with ease.

Today while looking though the website I came across some stunning items I wanted to share with you.

Rise Boutique Dorothy Dress - £42.00

An adorable summer floral with a ribbon waist tie, tulle layer beneath and a very current 'Peter Pan' collar. I love this! I want to pair it up with my favorite cardigan and super high Mary Jane's. Perfect for work or play!

Bespoke Little Black Dress - £70.00

The perfect Little Black Dress! Structured, tight fitting and shows just the right amount of chest and arms. This dress will make you feel like a bombshell. The faux waspie/corset panel will help create a bolder hourglass shape.

Simply Voluptuous Dress B-DD Cup - £49.00

A dress made for different size chests? How fantastic is this! Ranging in sizes B-DD, E-GG and H-K Cup sizes these dresses will fit you perfectly based on your cup size. The royal blue colour and the cross over bust make this a perfect date night dress. I would either a red, orange or black waist belt with this to break up the colour and create more curves.

Bespoke Editors Pick Tuxedo Jacket - £60.00

I'm having a love affair with blazers at the moment and the brighter the better. Bright white? Yes Please! This Tuxedo jacket is perfection, the perfect way to create a real statement outfit. Wear it with skinny jeans or disco pants, a wiggle skirt or your favorite little black dress.

You can also find Marisota on Facebook and Twitter.

What do you have on your lust list at Marisota?

Kiargo

I'm back once again with another review from the Australia based swimwear company Kiargo.

Over the Christmas break I packed a big bag of swimsuits, accessories and shoes and headed down to Bendigo to shoot with one of my favorite Victorian photographers Katherine Davis.

Last year I showed you my first shoot/review of the great swimsuits on offer. Now I want to show you the some of the newer styles that available from the current collection.

Black Capri Ruched One Piece $189.95

Torrid Kimono Wrap Top - NA

Details:

• Deep plunge neckline with gold Kiargo button detail at the centre
• Moulded push up cups suitable for B up to DD busts
• Sizes 8 to 18
• Fully adjustable shoulder straps
• Rouching across the front
• Double compression powermesh front to give the perfect shape and support
• Fully lined for comfort
• Maximum coverage and flattering low leg

I love a great structured one piece black swimsuit a simple classic that every girl needs. This suit is unbelievably flattering with the tight fit and rouching it really hugs your curves. I'm wearing a size 16 and it is a perfect fit. I wear a 16 in all of the Kiargo range and for bust fitting bra's I'm a DD style.

The only issue I had was with the bust, I've not figured it out yet sadly. Posing helped my bust look good in these shots but my chest did not properly fit into the top half. There is limited fabric headed towards the back of the suit around the bust area also. It might just be my chest but this one I still have to work with for a perfect bust fit.

Liberty Sophia Bow Halter Top $52.00

Nancy Ruched Brief - $58.50

Torrid Red Waist Belt

Details :

Ruby red colour with candy stripe contrast

Big bow feature at the centre of bust

Removable padded cups suitable for B to E bust

Sizes 8 to 18

Stretchy underbust band provides extra support and shape

Soft neck ties and back ties

Rouched bikini bottoms
Full coverage with adjustable waist height
Fully lined

Wait....Teer in another bikini? Make that two in this post and 3 in total from Kiargo! I really love their bikini's and I never thought I'd say that about any style bikinis.

This set is really cute, very bright and oh so pinup! I styled this with my asos blue wide brim hat and my favorite waist belt to create more of an 'lounging around the pool' look opposed to an actual 'swimming' outfit.

The fit of both the briefs and the top are that comfortable I wore this all day under a summer dress and had great support. Due to the ties around the back and neck this suit can accommodate large or smaller back sizes with ease. The removable pads are great also for adding little more shape added to the bust.

Now saving the best for last!

Kiargo Viceroy Sailor Bandeau with Wings -$58.50

Kiargo Black Suction Side Tie Foldover Brief $69.95

Cherry Headband - Sportsgirl (instore sale)

Details :

• D/DD cup bandeau bikini top
• Sizes 8-18
• Black with contrasting black and white viceroy print bustline and centre Kiargo embroidery logo
• Removable ruffle details
• Moulded cups with hidden underwire, side boning and powermesh support
• Removable and adjustable shoulder straps can be styled cross-back, standard or strapless
• Elasticated back with easy clip-on

I want to dance when I wear this! It is adorable and perfect for D/DD bust lines. This top honestly fits better than most of my bras. The ruffle details just adds that little extra something to make this swimsuit POP!

I chose to pair this with a plain black bikini bottom as I loved the fit and look of this style. The folded waist band provides adjustable tummy coverage and can be worn high or low. Together this becomes the perfect bikini and with the ability to purchase separates you can mix and match with other colours and styles.

Kiargo really know how to perfectly fit curves and large busts and I would not trust any other brand for swimwear after having so much luck with so many of their styles. You can also follow Kiargo on facebook here.

Many thanks to the brilliant Katherine Davis who worked on these images with me. It is always so fun to take a little trip to Bendigo and play in the sunshine with Katherine. I love what we create together and hope to work with her again and again.

You can check out more of her work via her website, blog or facebook page. You can hire Katherine for weddings, portfolios, child photography and more!

Simply Stunning

As you know I love Simply Yours for underwear and a perfect fitting Body Shaper!

I had my first taste of Simply Yours in a full blown shoot/review I posted featuring items from both the Gok Wan range and other in-house brands. You can read the full review here and see lots of images and details about the fit of all the products. This was back in 2010 and I still adore their range and fit! When I find good shapewear I want to buy it in bulk and wear it 7 days a week.

So I wanted to share a few of my favorites and some new items I've got on my Lust List for my next order. Shapewear is a great base for dressing, clothing looks smoother, fits better and in the end you will feel amazing when you look at your reflection.

Gok Wan Ultimate Multiway Sculpt - £50.00

Available in two colour choices - Blossom or Ebony in sizes 10-32UK this Gok Wan body shaper is just what I've been looking for. Cut and seemed to cinch you in and smooth you out this style allows you to wear any bra and not get that nasty squished bust as some other styles. Perfect to wear under any wiggle dress, pencil skirt or any outfit you need a little smoothing with.

I wear all Gok Wan products in a size 16UK and find them to be spot on for sizing.

Eve Light Control Bodyshaper - £12.00

Hot Damn! Such a cute bodyshaper and so cheaply priced! For that price I'd like both! Made from stretch mesh this suit offers light control and looks amazing. The panels on this are stunning!

With this style you purchase your bra size. I've worn a suit like this in the Simply Brilliant post I linked too at the start of this post and I ordered a size 38DD and found it to be perfect.

Also available in Red




Gok Wan Osaka Body - £22.50

So feminine and delicate, the soft fabric and romantic print with lace accents would make this perfect wedding lingerie. Sizes in this shaper go by your bra size also. Being another Gok Wan product I can tell you that these fit like a dream.

Freya Nieve Underwired Long Line Bra - £21.70

Longline bra's have my heart. The vintage style is so very cute and I with this fabric and black lace detail I'm completely in love. If I had a flat tummy I'd wear this as a top with high waist skirts and jeans, it's seriously that adorable!

Simply Yours also sell a large range of clothing, shoes, accessories and more so check out all the new goodies online now and pick up a smoothing base and a cute outfit to go over it!

Stop Staring at Torrid!

Stop Staring is now available online at Torrid! They create vintage inspired and retro reproduction dresses that fit like a glove. You can find select styles at Torrid available in US sizes 12 to 26.

Stop Staring Leopard Print Sweater Dress - $120.50US

Being the leopard print addict that I am I instantly became smitten with this dress when it popped up online back in December. I'm wearing this style in a 12US and it is very fitted yet stretchy and comfortable due to the fabric,. The wiggle style creates some amazing curves and the cross over bust detail is great for large chests. The fabric is lush and soft and perfect for wearing on cool evenings with a black waist belt and pumps.

The neckline can be worn either in the style I'm showing in these images or you can slide it down to bare more shoulder.

You can find more Stop Staring styles on Torrid here, I want them all! For smaller sizes you can also pick this dress up directly from Stop Staring's online store.

Many thanks to Rom Anthonis who shot these images. Rom creates some amazing fashion images. His conceptual work and creative styles always make me drool! Check out his website and facebook page.

Thank you also to the amazing staff at Rockstar Bowling who let us use their venue as a backdrop. Rockstar Bowling is located in the heart of Melbourne Central and is a brilliant venue for a few games, drinks with friends, gigs and more. I love the interior of establishment, lots of lush wallpaper, red and black walls and of course some rocking metal tunes to listen to while you are enjoying the bar, lanes and games.

Beserk Clothing

I just wanted to do a small post on a fantastic Australian based alternative online clothing and accessories store - Beserk Clothing

Beserk is a one stop shop for clothing, accessories, home-wears and more! Based in Queensland they have excellent local shipping rates and super fast postage. They also provide international shipping options.

Brands stocked :

Beserk Clothing

Demonia

Tripp NYC

Lip Service

Hell Bunny

Kreepsville 666

Sin in Linen

Pleaser

Iron Fist

Bordello

Manic Panic

TUK

Sourpuss

Too Fast Apparel

Lux De Ville

Leg Avenue

Sugarpill

Lime Crime .

Music Legs

Pin Up Couture

Jessica Louise

Kitsch Kaos

Accroutements

Liquorbrand

Six Bunnies

Hollywood Mirror

Avelina De Moray

Rock Rebel

Tentacle Threads

Sin in Linen

New Breed

Switchblade Stiletto

Rock Steady Clothing

..... and more

I got these fantastic pleaser pumps last year from them and they are an absolute pleasure do business with.

Funtasma X-Ray-15 Heels - $55.00AU

Sadly these pumps don't fit, I was unsure about size from the start with the 'shoe conversion' table so I ordered my usual size in pleaser shoes. These seem a size or two smaller than a standard US/AU 10 but they are a pleaser 10.

If you have a size 8-9AU foot these would be a perfect fit.

I've also go a brilliant little mini from the in-house designed brand of Beserk Clothing. I can't wait to post it in the colder months as I love wearing mini's with thick tights and boots!

I got this in a 14 and it fits perfectly around my hips.

So go check out their amazing range of clothing, accessories, makeup, bedding and more! Be sure to follow Beserk on Facebook as well.

I have two outfits posts coming up very shortly also so keep checking back asap!

GMK

If you have not realized yet I'm 100% in love with a brilliant Australian brand called GMK. So whenever something new pops up I'm dying to share it with you guys! Australian Artisan Designer Jo Asteri hand crafts the most amazing accessories from leather, spikes, studs, crystals and more.

Her work is not only out of this world but completely unique so when you buy one piece you will know that you and only you have that item!

This is the latest and most jaw dropping creation to come from GMK!

GMK Custom Made Leather Spiked Corset ,GMK Leather Spiked Choker and GMK leather spiked bracelet Cuff handmade , created by Australian Artisan Designer Jo Asteri

Photographer David Reiss

How amazing is this creation? As a girl who is 100% obsessed with all things spikey this is my dream corset and the chocker and cuff - the icing on the cake! This is the kind of item I could see Lady Gaga wearing in a filmclip!

Now this corset is no longer available to buy directly off the site but you can contact GMK for more details. You can custom order a corset like this just email GMK!

The shop is jam packed with leather fashion accessories ,bracelet cuffs and Leather belts . Here is my current GMK wishlist :

GMK Mini Cuff $60.00AU - Perfect for every day wear

GMK Crossroads Leather Chain Glove - $80.00AU Pair this with the mini cuff or anything from the wristband collection!

GMK Leather Bow Bracelet - $112.00AU - Perfect accessory for a little black dress

Keep up to date with all the new items via the GMK Facebook, Twitter or Tumblr.

Red, Black and Skulls

My first outfit post for 2012!!! This was literally what I wore and photographed on the first day of the year.

Torrid Red Rhinestone Double Buckle Belt - $24.50US

Torrid Black and Grey Skull Tank - $28.50US
HT Black Lace Moto Jacket - $39.50US
Tres A Go-Go Sunglasses by Tres Noir - $139.00AU

No matter how many years pass I'm still very fond of skulls but I've toned down how I wear them. A little accessory here and there, belt buckle or as shown here in the form of a tank. So when I saw the Torrid Skull Tank I instantly thought how can I wear this in my own way?

The way the model was wearing this item was really wasn't doing it for me so I paired the tank with my black lace moto jacket and the best belt ever! I'm wearing a size 0 in the skull tank but I have to warn you it is very long more of a tunic length. I don't wear tunic's or long tops at all but this fits perfectly under my Pinup Girl Clothing retro pencil skirt. I love the pop of print against the black and red.

The Red Rhinestone Double Buckle Belt is 3 inches thick and really nips in your waist and gives you that hour glass curve. I'm wearing this in a 0 and it's very stretchy and comfortable. I now want all the 3 inch wide belts as this thickness is perfect for me! My only issues is the Rhinestone section on the buckles. The first time I took this belt off I ripped a whole lot of the faux leather off as I pulled it off in the wrong way.