Again, you guys slay me! Last week I placed this pic in your sights:
and you came back at me with some truly superfantastic captions for it.
Of course, there can be only one winner, and this time it’s Sashibala for this gloriously ‘tude-filled response:
“Yeah… we ate a sandwich. What of it?”
Strong, awesome, and fearless. And that’s what Big Girls are made of.
Congratulations, Sashibala, and thanks to everyone who played!
Can I just tell you how cute this dress is on? This dress is SO cute on, I can barely stand it. Okay also technically I can barely stand because I was foolish enough to wear the same Delman Mary Jane heels two days in a row and spent much of last night (and a not-insignificant part of the early morning) sampling my friend Aaron’s artisanal infused vodkas and letting a dear photog friend take pictures of my feet.
What, that’s not weird is it?
Anyway, not only is this little charmeuse number just perfect for brunchy-lunchy fun, its balloon sleeves and very subtle empire waist (they have it pinned on the model, I promise you) makes it flattering on pears AND our oft-neglected apples.
It’s available in three colors but I’m wearing the “Deep Ocean” which is a deep London blue, a bit darker and more intense than the photo.
The best part? Get this little lovely for as low as FIFTEEN DOLLARS (sizes 26 – 32 are a bit more) when you use coupon code RD12917 and get 50% off your most expensive item!
Go read this entry at the New York Times’ “Wellness” blog, and listen to the mp3 podcast at the end. Francesca hath spoken!
This image of the beautiful (but rather unfortunate) Danae is available as a poster (in 3 sizes) from our friends at Barewalls.com.
So I’m getting ready to batten down my hatches in preparation for Hurricane Dolly, so this week’s Big Question is going to be short and sweet. Since I was running late today (Just in case you were wondering “I’m sorry I’m late, the firemen were washing their truck” does NOT count as an excused tardy) today I want to know:
What is your best/most original/absolute worst excuse for being late?
Extra super bonus points if it’s actually true!
Two weeks ago, Francesca asked readers in New York to please identify a big-girl store on Manhattan’s Upper West Side which Francesca had passed by in a hurry. A reader named Sarah kindly identified the store as Rootchi, which has its website here.
In perusing the Rootchi website, Francesca found that they carry the clothes of designer Sandy Starkman, who makes some of Francesca’s favorite skirts (though his men’s line is, frankly, hideous). His designs are also available in Plus sizes at Neiman Marcus and at Bloomingdales.
Sandy Starkman dress, available in sizes 18W and 20W at Neiman Marcus.
They also carry the entire collection of a designer of whom Francesca had never heard, but who she thinks deserves some attention. Roni Rabl creates a variety of styles exclusively from knit fabrics, which are available at several boutiques around the USA (a list is at her website). They are generally either “loose and flowy” or “drapey and matronly,” depending on one’s age and mood. Her website is here. Francesca noticed many items which would be perfect for the over-30 professional woman, but unfortunately could find only one downloadable photo, of this outfit, which is OK but not the best example:
Not the best example, see? But some of the other items in the last two collections are terrific.
Photo is from Scarlett Plus, a boutique in Charlotte, North Carolina. Thank you, Scarlett Plus!
Happy shopping,
Francesca
Speaking of snappy comebacks, Francesca has received the following email from an editor at First:
[W]e’re doing a feature on body snark – the witty things women say if someone makes a rude comment about their body.
One staffer had an example from her mom, who was approached by a kid cousin with the question, “Why are you so fat?” Her reply: “Because I eat little children like you.”
We’re looking for anything dealing with unexpected, rude/out of place/uncalled for comments about your body, appetite, or anything affecting body image. Then, we want to know what you said in response. This will come out around holiday time so anything wintery/Christmassy/dinnertable-y is a plus.
If you have used a great comeback to negative body comments, and want to be quoted in the magazine, send the anecdote, your full name, city, state, age, and a snapshot of yourself (all of this must be part of your email for you to be included) to: akuperinsky@bauerpublishing.com
Submissions must be received on or before THIS FRIDAY.
(Francesca notes that the mother of this editor’s colleague is less earnest with little children than Francesca is. She hopes the teeny cousin took it in good stride. )
(Francesca also notes that First publishes stories such as “Lose 7-9 lbs in 3 Days.” Ahem.
Ahem.
Francesca is torn between wishing to write her own snarky comment about that, and recognizing the fun of having one’s name and picture in a women’s magazine. But since this is a fashion blog, she will leave such questions to Kate Harding and call it a day.)
Good luck and have fun!
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