Showing posts with label fashion finds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion finds. Show all posts
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
It's OK to Complain About Plus Size Clothing Prices
I was going to do this post a while ago but changed my mind. After I read another bloggers post about women to stop complaining about plus size price tags, I definitely wanted to share my opinion.
So here are the facts....
*Plus Size designers are few and far between...Yes
*The cost to make larger clothing is more expensive...Yes
*Most plus size designers are small/home based and don't have the funds to reach people like other major designers....Agreed
With those facts I can understand that people want all of us to understand why the cost of our clothing is more expensive. As a business owner myself I definitely understand why and how designers will make a profit and I'm not upset about that.
My issue is for designers to provide clothing for all consumer budgets. There are many times I would love to buy from and support some plus size clothing companies and designers but there is no way I am paying their prices. A lot of people say "But the quality is better" and frankly that is not always true. Don't get me wrong some designers are fab but some are on the same level as Forever21 or even worse.
If I'm paying for Forever21 quality, I want Forever21 prices. I think that is the problem plus size women face. It's not that we hate that there are high end designers, it's the fact that some designer prices are just plan ridiculous. Or some item prices are ridiculous like swimsuits. Do I buy them..absolutely. Will I pay hundreds of dollars on them...HELL NO. Even if I became rich tomorrow, I know I wouldn't begin to buy crazy items like that. Just like other mainstream labels, we are only paying for the name. And you can find quality items at lower prices TRUST ME!
I have done many posts on how to find great fashion pieces on a budget and I feel it is possible to be just a fabulous and have great quality clothing for less. Does that mean we should stop complaining...NOPE. We want what we want and if you want a particular brand to carry some of their clothing at a lower cost it is only right that you let them now. Business owners love feedback on their product, so don't allow opinions of others to sway or mute yours.
So that is why I say it's ok ladies, let your voices be heard and continue to speak your mind!!!!!!!
So here are the facts....*Plus Size designers are few and far between...Yes
*The cost to make larger clothing is more expensive...Yes
*Most plus size designers are small/home based and don't have the funds to reach people like other major designers....Agreed
With those facts I can understand that people want all of us to understand why the cost of our clothing is more expensive. As a business owner myself I definitely understand why and how designers will make a profit and I'm not upset about that.
My issue is for designers to provide clothing for all consumer budgets. There are many times I would love to buy from and support some plus size clothing companies and designers but there is no way I am paying their prices. A lot of people say "But the quality is better" and frankly that is not always true. Don't get me wrong some designers are fab but some are on the same level as Forever21 or even worse.
If I'm paying for Forever21 quality, I want Forever21 prices. I think that is the problem plus size women face. It's not that we hate that there are high end designers, it's the fact that some designer prices are just plan ridiculous. Or some item prices are ridiculous like swimsuits. Do I buy them..absolutely. Will I pay hundreds of dollars on them...HELL NO. Even if I became rich tomorrow, I know I wouldn't begin to buy crazy items like that. Just like other mainstream labels, we are only paying for the name. And you can find quality items at lower prices TRUST ME!
I have done many posts on how to find great fashion pieces on a budget and I feel it is possible to be just a fabulous and have great quality clothing for less. Does that mean we should stop complaining...NOPE. We want what we want and if you want a particular brand to carry some of their clothing at a lower cost it is only right that you let them now. Business owners love feedback on their product, so don't allow opinions of others to sway or mute yours.
So that is why I say it's ok ladies, let your voices be heard and continue to speak your mind!!!!!!!
Monday, March 17, 2014
Spring Essentials
Spring is just around the corner (it starts in 3 days) and by now you should start to rack up on some essential items that can go with any outfit.
- Tanks & Tees: You should always have a supply of tanks and tees for all occasions. They are so convenient.
- Scarves: Being that scarves are a new go to accessory, you should keep a few handy.
- Blazers & Other Jackets: Time to put away the parka and pull out the slimmer and more convenient outwear.
- Sandals and Spring Inspired Shoes: Colorful shoes and sandals are a spring must.
- Bright Lipstick: Enough of the fall colors, lets bring out those pinks, oranges and etc.
- Nail Polish: Just like lipsticks, time for bright colored nail polish.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Celebrity Shoe Style for Less
You know I am a shoe obsessed girl with a love of all fabulous shoe finds. Although I love me a great pair of pumps I am also a budget shoe shopper. I definitely cannot afford a pair of red bottoms....YET. A girl can dream can't I???? But of my favorite places to get my shoes is from ShoeDazzle. I am a VIP member and usually buy a pair every month. While I dream to walk in a store and buy a pair of Tom Ford shoes, I find great look-a-likes at ShoeDazzle. Check out some very cute designer shoes I found that you can score a look-a-like from ShoeDazzle.
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