Fashion Overdose

This website is one of those unique finds where you there are one or two items you instantly love on one visit but find nothing on the next. It’s very edgy and few people can pull off edgy all the time — the majority of us cannot. That didn’t stop me from spending some time…

Lapis Lazuli Jewelry

At the top of my list of favorite stones sits Lapis Lazuli. I was first introduced to it in grade school during our studies on Ancient Egypt. I have been mesmerized by it ever since. Over at Etsy there are many artisans who create beautiful pieces with lapis. Here are just a few of my…

Career Wear from Igigi

I’ve always liked Igigi for their special occasion dresses but over the last year they have really been increasing the number of coordinating pieces they offer for career wear (as well as dresses). Here are some of my favorites, all “designed and made in San Francisco, USA” and available in sizes 12 to 32: The…

Kiyonna is Haute

This fall they have patterns, they have ruffles, they have shirring. And they have high fashion. But my absolute favorite piece from Kiyonna is the long sleeved Bellini Ballet Wrap in freshwater. It is available in sizes 4x and 5x — that’s right they have sold out of the other sizes in this color (I…

Black Cat Plus Giveaway

The October giveaway for Five Favorite Things is sponsored by Jodell Raymond from Black Cat Plus. Two lucky Five Favorite Things readers will celebrate plus size fashion with a $50 gift certificate to shop at Black Cat Plus. Prize Details: $50 Black Cat Plus gift certificate for online shopping $50 Black Cat Plus gift certificate…

Bargain Prices at Swak

I was updating some links and ended up visiting Swak Designs. They have always had some cute reasonably priced fashions but they have some down right steals in their “bargain basement” (not the same as their sale rack). All things I found were under $20! *** Topic Links * Get your own bargains from Swak…

Rocking with Monif C

Monif C has introduced a few more designs for this season. One of my favorites is this Roxie Beaded V-Neck which will be available in October (they’re taking pre-orders). The top/dress comes in combo sizes 14/16, 18/20, 22/24. It is shown on the website in black worn bare legged but the red is definitely hot….