Irene Gomes

LATEST ARTICLES ( 262 )

• 9-to-5 & 5-to-9

  

  I wrote this a while a go — and seeing the remaining ‘summer day’ left in Toronto are ones that require sweaters and closed-toed shoes, this post needed to be... Read more

  Posted on 15 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Do You Know Your Measurements?

  

  I’ve recently been shopping with a couple of slender, vintage loving ladies in my life – both of whom have mad sewing abilities, who come armed with tape measur... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• As You Like It

  

  Summer in Toronto is not complete without attending at least one Shakespere-in-the-Park ‘pay-what-you-can’ event! Pack a picnic, a blanket and a friend or two... Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• A Tribute to The Berto

  

  Most days I carry on living my life as normal… I get up and get dressed, go to work, blog, shop, swing dance, meet people, etc. On the outside I look just... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Onesie for Me

  

  You must have notice all the hype around Jumpsuits and Rompers in plus sized fashion these days….especially for summer. Wondering what your thoughts are on them? Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Pre-Opening Sneak Peek at Tatyana’s New Boutique in Toronto!!!

  

  As much as I love vintage/retro styles ….. sifting through smelly racks of ‘truly vintage’ clothing in hopes that a gem-of-a-find will fit my petite-plus sized... Read more

  Posted on 01 August 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Flower Power

  

  “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” Miranda Priestley’s famed catty retort from The Devil Wears Prada may live on in infamy, but truth be told I’m not the... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Belt It!

  

  I was on the verge of uttering “I have nothing to wear” one morning last week, as I tried to plan my outfit for the day. All I knew was that I wanted to wear... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Article: Let’s Stop Disguising Body Image Prejudice as ‘Concern For Wellbeing’

  

  I recently found and shared this article (from The Huffington Post) earlier this week, I shared it on my Petite Plus, Meow’s Facebook Page – it got a ton of... Read more

  Posted on 21 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Summertime Simple

  

  BBQ invitations are in full force … and I’m lovin’ it! So fun, flirty, light-weight summer dresses is what I’m all over when it comes to going from the heat of... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Hello, Yellow!

  

  It was a gloomy partly cloudy day in Toronto … and surprisingly chilly for a July day. With an afternoon full of meetings in the downtown core (yuck), my mood... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Deep-V Faux Wrap

  

  I have to say that I’ve been really, really good about NOT making too many additional outfit purchase since my Cross Boarder Shopping Extravaganza earlier this... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Graphic Tiki

  

  Nothing screams summertime like tiki prints! I picked up this graphic tiki dress from Forever21 recently — with full intentions on saving it for the Toronto... Read more

  Posted on 13 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Summerlicious Nights

  

  Toronto kick’s off their Summerlicious season!!! Which means this petite plus diva gets to get dolled up to discover and experience the diverse cuisine this cit... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Backless Nautical Navy

  

  Ooo!! It’s summertime and I have to admit, I’ve been baring my arms and legs much more than I ever had in pervious summers. Blogging has gotten me braver in my... Read more

  Posted on 07 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Dog Days of Summer

  

  I’m a total city girl. Growing up cottage-less, I’ve never really got to enjoy “the great outdoors” much as a kid…and have only really started to appreciate... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Shout-outs from Kiyonna

  

  Ooooooo!!! Just discovered that Kiyonna Clothing gave me shout-outs on their Facebook page and their “Real Curves” Pintrest page of me in their Valentina... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Classically Feminine

  

  There’s just something about wearing pink that just makes me feel pretty! Pink lace, to me, just screams “classically feminine”. Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Black Summer Prints

  

  I usually try and avoid wearing too much black … especially in the summer. But there are a number of fun black-summertime-prints that I just couldn’t resist! Read more

  Posted on 24 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Vintage Gypsy Cabaret?

  

  I was at it again, representing with the Toronto Vintage Society at last weekend’s Electro Swing night-o-fun … looking for Best Dressed guy and gal. This time... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE