I’ve been dying to share this post with you. I was married eons ago – before plus size wedding dresses were a thing – much less stylish ones. But if I were getting married now? It would be all wham, glam, thank you ma’am. Finding this wedding dress was like winning the lottery. There it was, across the room, hanging on a clearance rack. Halston Heritage. We can all take a second to swoon. It was a designer size XL but looked pretty generous. I ran to try it on and wouldn’t y

I can hardly believe that just last month designer Jennyvi Dizon of Dizon Couture and I got together to talk about her runway show during New York Fashion Week in February. She would create one plus gown for the show. And I was going to be the one to wear it. I let out a squeal that shattered windows. Me. Crystal. Walking in a runway show in New York City! During Fashion Week! Whhaaaattttttt?! As you can imagine, since then, I’ve been walking on clouds. At the meeting, Jen

As I write this post, the country is finishing up the last of the turkey, stuffing and gravy. I truly hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with the people you love, eating the most delicious things. Now that we’re over the hump, we can really dive into holiday parties. I’m sure your social calendar is filling up – I know mine is – and as exciting as it seems, it can also be stressful. Hopefully this (and recent) Festive Fridays will inspire you and help you find t

If you’ve been a reader for a while now, you know I have a thing for re-vamping pre-loved shoes. I took on a new, super simple project this weekend and wanted to share it with you all. With the holidays just around the corner, I know we’re all searching for the perfect gift to give the ladies in our lives (bffs, sisters, cousins, aunts, nieces, even daughters!) I can’t think of a better gift than one that is made with love. And this Christmas gift idea is so easy and fun and

As mentioned in Wednesday’s post, last weekend I got to spend time with up-and-coming plus fashion designer, Sharlene Borromeo of A’Doreus. Before I get started, I want to congratulate her on being awarded San Diego’s Fashion Designer of the Year! As the only plus line in a slew of mainstream size lines, this is a huge accomplishment, and I couldn’t be prouder. Once I got word of her work, I knew I had to meet her. for more information and pricing, visit A’doreus. Want to se

For the first post of the new year, I’ve decided to share my loves with you all. The first love, of course, being fashion. My second (though more actually a sub-category of the first), shoes. And lastly, photography (which was the reason for the blog re-vamp to begin with, if you recall). It’s time to be completely cliche and pop in a quote that has been inspiring this month (and oh yes, my friends, it is from none other than fashion-girl-cliche-idol: Marilyn Monroe). It’s ok