http://manolobig.com Fashion, Lifestyle, and Humor for the Plus Sized Woman. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:38:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Texans, it might surprise you to find out, are not what one might call an understated people. We don't really do subtlety or nuance or cynicism, all things necessary for good fashion. Austin, for all its coolness, is not a fashion city. And you know? That's okay by me. However, during South ... http://manolobig.com/2010/03/17/review-revue-make-up-forever-hd-microperfecting-primer/ I'm not Irish and I'm not drinking green beer for you or for anyone, but here on Manolo for the Big Girl we are all about inclusion, so in honor of Saint Patrick's Day, I give you the Irish Rugby National Team. "Omg this is so unfair.  Is he really not ... http://manolobig.com/2010/03/17/when-irish-thighs-are-smiling/ Recently I have been obsessed, OBSESSED I tell you, with buying a pair of green tennis shoes. The number of pairs of athletic shoes I have purchases in my life number exactly two. One pair of Vans skate shoes purchased back in 1999 for some yet unknown reason, which I wore twice ... http://manolobig.com/2010/03/16/decision-2010-green-sneaks-edition/ Half sad, half awesome, all funny. Be sure to read the commentary from E. McBloggerton on The Daily Ridiculous. Mister Bumble, pictured here in portlier times. Also, can we all agree that if one were to take on a career as a corpulent pet skunk, Mister Bumble is just about the ... http://manolobig.com/2010/03/16/obese-skunk-gives-up-bacon-sandwiches/ I don't like Drudge Report. It's muckraking yellow journalism at its most slithery. However, I've gotten several emails today asking me to address the Daily Mail story that appeared on Drudge about the woman who --with the help of her partner-- is trying to reach 1000 pounds and become the ... http://manolobig.com/2010/03/15/suck-it-donna-simpson/ Humphrey Bogart is my kinda guy. First of all, he was a fellow Episcopalian which I didn't know until about 20 seconds ago but it doesn't surprise me. No one can have THAT much style and THAT damaged a liver and NOT be a member of the Anglican Communion. Secondly, he liked ... http://manolobig.com/2010/03/15/the-monday-hotness-you-know-how-to-whistle-doncha/ Hey folks, it's been a while since we've done a post talking about all the other great posts you might have missed concerning fat, EDs, etc. And so I thought I would share with the class. First up isn't really a blog since it's the Boston Globe, but Miss Conduct has ... http://manolobig.com/2010/03/14/round-up-of-awesome/ Darlings, it's been a long week of non-stop baking here at Casa Twistie. Alas! That isn't really helping for Recipe of the Week, since the only one that was a new recipe to me was more a case of me slightly altering an old standby...well, something I'd baked before. Mostly ... http://manolobig.com/2010/03/13/recipe-of-the-week-sauce-gingyuer/ Now we all know the Irish are going to get their little green butts whooped up on by the vastly superior Welsh rugby team tomorrow in Six Nations rugby action, but just because the (still vastly superior) Welsh are going to beat up on them like the redheaded stepchildren they ... http://manolobig.com/2010/03/12/lucky-strikes/ To remind you it's Liza Minnelli's birthday! RING THEM BELLS! http://manolobig.com/2010/03/12/we-interrupt-this-regularly-scheduled-blog-post/