Posts Tagged: second saturdays


17
May 11

OOTD: Fat meet up!

Things have been a little crazier than usual around here. With school, life drama and doctor visits – my plate has been pretty full. Luckily the semester is winding down and everything else is falling into place. Just in time – I need a break!

Blogging has definitely taken the backseat but I’ve just found that while I was capable of taking pictures on a regular basis (lots of outfit sets!), I just couldn’t find the words to talk about… anything. As things settle down, I can think more clearly and they are coming back. Whew!

Over the weekend, I took a break from studying and headed over to San Bruno for the fat meet up at Sarah’s cafe. As usual, I had a blast!

If you’re located in the Bay Area (or just visiting)… join us for the Second Saturdays Fat Meet Up! The next one is June 11th.

OOTD: Fat meet up!

Tank top – Avenue
Shirt – Roamans via Fatshion SF swap
Skirt – Thrifted and altered
Tights – Woman Within
Boots – Dolce Vita for Target (available in size 11/12 here)
Belt – Torrid

This rust colored top is what I picked up from the Fatshion SF swap. I love the color but the sleeves feel really weird on my arms. I usually love poofy sleeves or structured shoulders… but this just felt awkward. I am still unsure if I will keep it or pass it on. At the very least, I’ll have to try and wear it a few more times. What do you think?

OOTD: Fat meet up! OOTD: Fat meet up!

OOTD: Fat meet up!
OOTD: Fat meet up!

The light on the Peninsula is always so amazing. Every time I take pictures over there, I nerd out about the light and how pretty it is. Ha!

Less than a week to go until the semester is over. I already have a list of things to do that is a mile long – spring cleaning, painting, trying some new recipes, gardening, sewing and various crafty projects. I can’t wait! Well, I’d skip the cleaning part in a heartbeat but it is necessary…

P.S. Another Super Fats podcast is on the way!


12
Mar 11

Five Take: Nautical

The nautical trend seems to hit us each spring – stripes, navy, rope/gold accents, deck shoes… am I forgetting anything? Honestly, I’ve never really been a fan but some of the more simplistic looks have been growing on me lately. Lots of neutrals with a punch red or sometimes yellow. And stripes, lots of stripes.

We originally had something else planned for Five Take this week but switched it up at the last minute. And I was left debating what I was going to wear!? The yellow striped shirt was out because I wore that last week. What can I say – I need a little variety. It also might have been sitting in the dirty laundry pile until I got home this evening…

Anyway, I decided to take a few well-loved pieces in my wardrobe and create an outfit with a subtle nautical feel without using navy. Did I succeed?

Oh, and look who showed up! My tan cardigan I was moaning about a few weeks ago decided to make an appearance. I have no idea where it was hiding.

Five Take: Nautical

Shirt – Avenue
Cardigan – Fashion Bug
Skirt – Taillissime
Sandals – Evans
Belt – OneStopPlus
Bangles – Torrid

Today was the Second Saturday’s Fat Meet-Up that happens every month over in San Bruno at Sarah’s cafe. We had a great chat and oh, I got to meet Marilyn Wann! Who is absolutely fabulous, if you were wondering. It was a great day! Before heading home, Sarah graciously took my picture. Thank you! I love this little hallway that the businesses open up to.

As I was getting ready to leave, I noticed a great spot to take pictures. I thought it was too late – which is why I had Sarah snap a few for me but it turns out there was just enough light to act a little silly and get watched by the locals.

Five Take: Nautical

Five Take: Nautical Five Take: Nautical

Five Take: Nautical

Five Take: Nautical Five Take: Nautical

Five Take: Nautical

My new glasses arrived a few days ago. I didn’t have insurance and thus get any last year but decided to opt for prescription sunglasses because nothing has really changed from my previous eyeglasses. And can I just say – OH MY GOD! How come nobody has told me how amazing prescription eye wear is? I feel like I have been missing out.

I always hated the giant, bug eye sun glasses on me but I tried on every pair in the optometrists office and these were my favorite. They also happened to be one of the most expensive, ugh. Why me? I made another round of the sunglasses but they were clearly a winner. They felt better/more comfortable than anything else and I thought they were cute as hell. Vanity is awesome, yes?

Right now I’m the only one with Five Take up, but don’t forget to check back and visit Beth, Elizabeth, Monkey and Valerie, to see their outfits!


22
Sep 10

Fats at a cafe in the Bay!

Guess what? If you’re fat (or if even you aren’t!) and in the San Francisco Bay Area… you might want to check this place out.

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Sarah from I’m Not Blue At All at her cafe, Carrot’s Coffee & Tea in San Bruno. It is a bit of a trek for me from the East Bay – but well worth the trip! Excellent coffee, great food but the atmosphere is really fantastic.

Make a wish!

The wishing wall!

Sarah is an amazing woman! She introduced Annissa and I to a couple of her regulars, we talked about fashion, fat/size acceptance, etc. and got to know each other better. And you know what? It was a really wonderful way to spend an afternoon.

Carrot's Coffee & Tea

Me, Sarah and Annissa

And the best part? She is hosting a meet-up for fats in her cafe… the second Saturday of each month! Get more information about that over here.

The first meet is October 9th. Are you going? I’ll be there late in the afternoon but maybe I’ll see you there!