Category Archives: Lust List

Red is Warming

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Melbourne seems to have dropped twenty degrees in one night, and I’ve finally unzipped my spacebags of wool sweaters and warm dresses. For the first time in ages I’m finding myself craving red, so here’s a few things from my Lust List at the moment.

Dovina Batwing Dress from Pinup Girl Clothing

Va Va VOOM! This sweater dress is definitely the hottest incarnation of the item I’ve ever seen! Not sure if it’d be quick as impressive on my own slightly less shapely figure, but man I’m dying to give it a try!

Red Wool Dress from Michelle Tan

This is such a classic style, and I was so impressed with the blouse that Michelle Tan made for me last year that I’ve been looking for something else to indulge in for a while. This might be the one!

Heidi Dress from Pinup Girl Clothing

It won’t be winter forever, right? This dress is do divine with it’s creamy bow and sweetheart neckline.

Wool Kilt from Heritage of Scotland

My cheapie synthetic kilts from Tartanista are all very well and good, but I’ve recently started looking seriously for a proper wool one. Now I just have to decide on the tartan!

Red Fox Shoes from Em & Sprout

OMG, these shoes, OMG.

Capri Boots from The Boot Makers

OK, confession time: I recently ordered a new pair of boots from Duo Boots, even though I’ve been a bit frustrated by their inconsistent sizing and fit issues the last three times I’ve ordered. The new boots – as usual – were NOT perfect. Too baggy in the ankle, too tight in the calf, then billowy at the top of the boot. They were on sale, so I didn’t spend too much on them, but after having the zip replaced and the top of the boot reduced I’d sunk close to $300 on them. The next time I buy boots I’m going to try The Boot Makers – they’re not quite as affordable as Duo, or quite as customisable as Boots For Broads, but you can custom order calf width, ankle width and shaft height. I just need to decide what I “need” most: tan, brown, navy blue or black!

How about you guys? Spotted anything awesome lately?

Lust List: Igigi

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Last week I received a press release from Igigi regarding their new Spring/Summer line, entitled “Breath of Fresh Air”. I get these kinds of emails from time to time, but I don’t usually post about them because the majority of the time the clothes don’t really fit my personal aesthetic, and I try not to promote stuff I wouldn’t myself wear.

However, Yuliya Raquel – the designer at Igigi – said of “Breath of Fresh Air” that she’d pushed her usual vintage vibe a little further, and had created a line based on the covers of old Vogue magazine covers from the 1920′s to the 1950′s. It sounded pretty irresistible  to me.

When I clicked through to their complete lookbook I was blown away with a few pieces that have made themselves quickly to the top of my Lust List.

Igigi must be one of the most awarded plus size companies on the internet, winning a slew of accolades including the 2011 Readers Choice Awards for best Plus Size Designer, and the 2010 FFFW Best Fashion Retailer.

I’ve owned a few Igigi dresses, and I can speak for their excellent quality and fit, and their website is a tour de force. I particularly love that they often have videos so that you can see the outfit in motion, because it gives a much better idea of how the dress will look in person.

On to my Lust List

Francesca isn’t actually part of the new season but she’s been on my wishlist for so long that I thought I’d add her anyway. Isn’t she lovely? The neckline’s sublime.

The Lempicka dress is like the bombshell version of my favourite Eliza Parker dress. The ruching at the side seam is so good at creating curves, and I like that it’s faux wrap. Less chance of knicker flashing.

It’s a bit late for me, but in all absolute honesty, if the Eugenia Vintage Wedding Gown had been available last year it would have been a serious contender for my wedding dress. It’s just gorgeous and looks ridiculously comfortable. There’s a great video available here of Yuliya’s creative process of designing the gown.

The Thelma Draped Dress (also available in Pink & Grey) is the pick of the bunch for me, though, and the one that’s most likely to end up in my wardrobe. I’m completely obsessed with the draping and the gathering and the ruching. It looks like it would be incredibly flattering, comfortable to wear, easy to dress up or down, and completely trans-seasonal. Stunning.

There’s more in the complete LookBook including a killer polkadot dress called “Rita”, so click through for a more comprehensive look at Igigi’s “Breath of Fresh Air“