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These cookies are sweet, simple, warm, and homey. I've taken the liberty of dubbing them Cinnamon Roll Cookies, though their original name was Iced Cinnamon Chip Cookies. I think they taste just like buttery glazed cinnamon rolls in chewy cookie form!

We loved them -- definitely going in the "make again" pile!



( recipes and photo )


To read more about this recipe, see a closeup of cookie goodness, see some wonky cheese straws, or to enjoy at least two references to hamsters, please head over to my baking blog, Willow Bird Baking!

x posted to food_porn, cooking, and bakebakebake

Just curious if anyone has any experience with these jeans?:

http://www.lanebryant.com/apparel-accessories/jeans/top-rated/straight-leg-jean/4018c4027c14950p15290/index.pro

I have a pair of Faded Glory Stretch bootcut (not so much, they're straight legged almost skinnyish leg) jeans that I love, I've had them for years and these look very similar to me. Since I've worn the hell out of the Faded Glory jeans I'm looking for something similiar to replace them. They are the most flattering, comfy jeans I've ever worn... so even if you don't have experience with these particular LB jeans and know of something similar then I'd definitely be interested in hearing about them.

Thanks in advance.

happy monday!

i was feeling a bit blue this weekend (despite going on a very welcome "glee" binge and watching all 13 episodes), so i decided dress up my monday morning by wearing a dress to work. i've been there for 2 years and i've only worn a skirt once - i usually wear slacks and a nice shirt.

( OOTD )

not very exciting, but there you have it.

what i wore to the company christmas party..
( company milkshake )

I scored a sweet bright red pencil skirt at the local Value Village for $7. It fits like it was made for me! I really want to accessorize it with a belt or sash, but I'm having trouble figuring out what looks best. Also, I think the whole look makes me look kind of dumpy instead of retro chic. I have worn it with some success with a long cardigan over it and some boots, the cardigan hides the sides and butt a little. But I'm looking for tips to rock this without a cardigan.

Belt 1:


Details:
Shirt: Target xl
skirt: value village, marked a 22
belt: target xl

( warning, pic heavy (and pics of a heavy, hehe) )

Roasted Pork, Egg and Mozzarella Sandwich on Ciabatta Bread. This was really good. I sautéed the pork and then put the sandwich in the oven to melt the cheese. Mmmmm.

For the recipe and more, please visit The Adventures of Kitchen Girl

An easy Challenge... just what I needed this month. Considering all the cookie baking I've done just the last 2 weeks, I'm glad for a simple Challenge.

( Onward! )

I have three different days worth of outfits for you all. all of them were worn to work, although one was for a casual party.

( three outfits and a novela )

taste_buds
Holidays provide a built-in excuse for indulgent entertaining. This all-purpose foodie community covers everything from homemade hangover cures to dinner party menus. Need quick advice? Get five-minute snack suggestions, low-fat ingredient substitutes, and even measurement conversions. Delicious recipes garnished with humorous advice. Yum.

naturesbeauty
Always on the lookout for compelling images, we were delighted to discover this flourishing community of artists who share a love of nature. Honoring the subject with photographs, paintings, sketches, prose, poetry, and other creative works, you'll be simultaneously riveted to your monitor and inspired to run helter skelter towards the nearest wooded dale.

( OOTD - Ann Harvey Dress... )

Also I was recently contacted by Eshakti to review a product from their website. They had found my blog through a random search and thus weren't aware that I was from Belgium. Since they only ship to The USA and Canada it seems that it would a bit complicated for them to ship me something. Anyway, long story short, I asked them if they could eventually offer !something to my readers. They generously offered two $25 gift certicates! So now I am having my first giveaway! Yay! LOL It is only opened to Americans and Canadians so I thought I'd plug it here so you could have a chance to win. :) The winners will be picked randomly so don't be afraid to leave a comment!

My blog and the rules are here: http://www.blogtobealive.com

More at my food blog HERE

howdy folks!
this year i decided to make all hand/homemade gifts due to financial issues, which resulted in a cornucopia of me learning new and different things (crocheting, to name one). in addition to my usual gross+ of cookies i make every christmas, i also made some fudge sauce, caramel sauce, caramel corn and tex-mex nuts to give away as gifts. and while i was at it, i made my hubby some lemon curd because he loooves the stuff.

and surprisingly, everything was EASY to make.
( Pics behind the cut! )

My favourite restaurant in Sydney - my family ate there every night for an entire week. My favourite part was watching the guy who cuts the dumpling dough and then weighs and measures them periodically to make sure they're all exactly the same.

More at my food comic a wishful pantry.

So I just ended the last week of classes and will soon be starting Finals (FML) but before that I thought it would be fun to show off an out fit from this week, one from last weekend and one from the EPICness of this weekend.
( There's great fatshion behind the cut but VERY PIC HEAVY!!!! )
Gratuitous Makeup Shot


Your model is a 20 yr old Hottentot Venus
4 feet 11.5 inches towards the sky
220 pounds of greatness
and solid 16 on the bottom

Have any of you fabo fatties tried Second Skin's Yoga Jeans? I am seriously considering this. Let me know!
Also! Where can a gal get a plus size belt. I have checked all the usual suspects: torrid, evans, etc. Are there any hidden belt gems?

Thanks, Lambs!

More at my blog HERE

WARNING leggings as pants ahead. The shirt does cover my butt though, so hopefully I get points for that!




( leggings, and ootd )

Hi, all! Today, I went out to the movies, so I figured I'd post an OOTD and another review (my first, though) for EyeBuyDirect, since I've seen a few on here and adore the new frames I got!



( Click through for the what-came-from where and an EyeBuyDirect review! )

Hi, I’m Nikol. I am 26 and for the past 2.5 years, I have been in love. I am writing this to give hope for my fellow fatties who long for love. I am also hoping to get some feedback from fatties who have experienced love and want to share what helped them and how they were able to achieve it.
( Here is my story… )

Hey everybody! Just came to show off some outfits so here we go! Your model is 28 years old, 5'7" & approx 240lbs. I went out to Black Angus for a retirement party with my boyfriend last night. (Toots & Heavenly, I'm in a skirt!)



( Details behind the cut.... )

I live in Southern California and it has been rainy on and off for the past week. I LOVE IT! But as a California girl, I never know how to dress when we have a bit of weather.

( This is what I wore )

Hello, fatshionistas! I bring you a Saturday OOTD.

The skirt is from LB; I'm wearing it high, pulled up to my bra, but I'm not entirely convinced that's not how it's supposed to be worn; it certainly seems cut to be worn that way plus look at the length. It looks right as I'm wearing it.

The sweater I got on eBay, I'm wearing an Old Navy brown tank underneath. Socks from Sock Dreams, Earth Shoe clogs from eBay. Necklace from eBay.

Model is 5'7", 263 lbs, 22/24 on top and 24/26 on bottom. Skirt is a 26.

Outfit I wore to Manic Monday 80s party for a birthday celebration, a work outfit, 2 play outfits, and outfit I wore to see The Gossip with the twin and meet Beth Ditto........ if you've seen these already I'm sorry but I'm spamming the world right now ^_^

( x posted to flicker, facebook and twitter basically )

Hey again fats, I'm in need of your advice!
I don't wear make-up of any type - ever. Not because of any desire to be natural or anything, I'm just low-maintenance and don't have the desire to wear make-up. But putting that aside.. I did see something that actually made me purchase this beautiful green shade of nail polish.

My problem... (Includes a picture of a foot, if anyone is squeamish about it.)
( Help! )

Today was "Touch of Class" at school, where everyone was encouraged to dress up. I interpreted this as a "minimal touch of thrifted fance" and thought is was the perfect oppurtunity to wear this new skirt. I've never worn a clutch before, but thought the pale yellow worked well with the skirt. It did, but clutches are annoying, and my hand actually cramped, so this may have been the first and last time for me. A friend and I bought each other roses, that were delivered to everyone during their period 2 classes. Mine froze on the way home, and then wilted the second it defrosted. It's a shame since roses are beautiful.



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Skirt is thrifted, marked as a size 24 1/2.
Shirt is from Old navy, size XXL.
Tights are from Addition-Elle, size 3X.
Shoes are thrifted, marked as a men's size 9 1/2 W.
Clutch is second hand, originally from the Gap.
Pin and necklace are both thrifted.

As always:
I'm a 17 y/o fat high school student from Canada. I'm 5'9.5 and my measurements are roughly 52-46-53. Cross-posted to my blog http://anomalousallure.blogspot.com/

This is my first time posting here, although I've lurked and stolen recipes from here for ages, so...

A terrible cat I made out of sugar cookie dough scraps
( Macaroni, cauliflower, quinoa and potatoes )

So, I mentioned in a comment to an enrty yesterday that I belly dance, and that was going to go out today to buy a costume, and would post pictures of me in it when I got back. Its my birthday present from my husband. He took the photos.

( Ancient mariner in a sea of sand )

I was thrilled when the top fit when I tried it on over a turtleneck, but the belt for the bottom was too small. After an unsuccessful search for green elastic I settled on buying a length of ribbon, cutting it and tying the sides together instead. It turned out really well IMO. I just need to sew the slits together a teeny bit before I wear it onstage since I have no intention of flashing my panties if I can avoid it, and it can, so I shall.

Your model is 5'7"-ish, 210lbs and wears a 14-18 depending on cut, brand, etc. :)

Just a little something to lounge around in this weekend :)

( Here! )

I wish I'd seen it earlier to let people know, but flouting convention, the MIT Gilbert and Sullivan Players have cast a very cute plus size actress as Yum Yum in The Mikado. I saw it tonight and it was excellent.

this is she:
http://www.julielaurenstevens.com/

She has an amazing voice, and it was refreshing that they didn't cast Yum Yum based on being tiny (a tradition going back to Gilbert himself, who wrote Three Little Maids from School as a jest inspired by/for petite women in D'oyly Carte), as has so often been the main requirement.

There is only one more performance left! It is at 2pm, today, Saturday the 12th, so I don't know if this will get out to people in time, but I thought I'd give you a chance if you're in the Boston area and free this afternoon. So sorry I didn't know sooner!

the performance is on the second floor of the Student Center at 84 Massachusetts Ave.

hey fats and friends!!

i just had to share, i had a hannukah vintage miracle this week: a pair of knee-high brown leather boots in perfect condition that zip over my calves. no label or anything. they fit my wide, short legs perectly. they are a big higher in the heel than i am used to wearing, and i have yet to give them a real test drive, AND my camera and computer are in a fight so i cant post a pic. but damn and i ever excited about owning them.


oh, did i mention they were only $27??

jeez. miracle!!

( Cut for possible triggering discussion )

(I did try to put this behind a cut, mods; thanks for mentioning. You guys rock.)