Last summer during the YFF Conference, we had a chance to meet and have dinner with the City Chic team. Back then, they had yet to launch the US counterpart to their main Australian site but it recently went live. While I had known about City Chic, I never paid too much attention to their offerings because their aesthetic seemed to skew towards overly feminine clothing with cutesy bows, ruffle and heart details in pastel color palettes. Some time last year, they had an macrame top that Hayley posted about on their blog and I fell in love. They also had a fringe skirt that (Hayley also superbly modeled!) I loved so much, I asked an Aussie friend to pick one up for me from their local store and ship it to me. So while their aesthetic is still feminine, they have enough interesting and different pieces to keep my interest.
Phil (the President of City Chic) was gracious and gave each of the YFF Conference bloggers a $200 voucher to spend on City Chic clothes. I received my order a couple weeks ago but I placed another late last week because they just launched the Chic, Rattle & Roll 50s Pinup collection and I needed a few more items. When the second part of my order arrives, I’ll do a proper review but until then, here are some pieces that I have my eye on! FYI, some items are from the US site and some are from the Australian site (which has international shipping) so be sure to check both.
City Chic is also offering 30% off and free shipping on all US orders, enter code BM30FS at checkout to redeem.
One of the best things about summertime is being able to travel non-stop. Ever since Full Figured Fashion Week, I’ve been up and down the east coast visiting (and celebrating with) some of my favorite people, eating some amazing food and just enjoying life. I’m slowly trying to get back into blogging and taking outfit photos.
Although the season is coming to an end, the heat and humidity is unrelenting, therefore I’ve been wearing rather simplistic outfits as of late. This outfit in particular actually reminds me of something Amelia Pontes would wear. When I first met her during the YFF Conference, she was wearing this black maxi skirt from H&M and I was insanely jealous as I was still searching for my perfect one. I found this one from Torrid and it has not left my body ever since. Pair it with slouchy t-shirt and it’s like heaven! I wore them with my combat boots that I bought from Hayley (which also haven’t left my feet since July) and arms and fingers full of metal hardware. It’s nothing too fancy but its amazingly comfortable and perfect for the season.
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Day 3 of the YFF Conference started out with a bang as our first event was a photo shoot with PLUS Model Magazine. Now if you haven’t noticed by now, all of my outfit photos are generally the same. I stand and take a picture, very simple. I’m incredibly awkward in front of other people’s cameras so leading up to it, I was a bit nervous. However, when it was my turn, I had a blast. True, I pretty much stuck to what I usually do – just stand there – but I tried to use every bit of knowledge I picked up from watching America’s Next Top Model and smized my heart out. The end result speaks for itself, the photos are ridiculously good. Check out everyone’s photos over at PLUS Model Mag!
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Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival started off with a bang when plus size retailer City Chic debuted their Spring collection yesterday. With models ranging from size 14-18, City Chic sent down edgy pieces mixed with classic ones such as a gorgeous long floral dress (pictured above). I’ll admit, City Chic was never in my top online list of retailers but after seeing a few of these pieces, I am now a fan! The floral dresses are just begging to be paired with a leather bomber jacket and sexy stilettos!
From News.com.au —
“On show were plenty of races-worthy strapless cocktail dresses and an edgier rock chick look that included studded tank tops and stretch mini-skirts. City Chic general manager Phil Ryan said: “We try to showcase that size 14-plus girls in Australia can have the latest fashion in the world, to wear anywhere.” City Chic made a point of not dictating what it thought was suitable for its 18 to 28-year-old target market, who he said tended to go for mini-skirts. “We put it in our stores and let the girl make that decision,” he said, adding: “It’s funny, if we do a skirt to the knee it doesn’t sell.”
Love, love love that attitude. What do you guys think of the collection? Do you see anything that you like? Frances of Corpulent attended the show and posted her (better) review with more pictures, so be sure to check it out!
(text exerpt and images from News.com.au; other images from Demotix)
