Irene Gomes

LATEST ARTICLES ( 262 )

• Speed Dating with 25Dates.com

  

  So, if you’re a 30-something who’s looking to meet a good guy to date before (hopefully) finding one to call your ‘boyfriend’ …. how does one find HIM? Dating i... Read more

  Posted on 19 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The TVS Pin Up Picnic

  

  The Toronto Vintage Society hosted a lovely Pin Up Picnic at Trinity Bellwoods Park a few weekends ago…. A simple social gathering to celebrate the amazing... Read more

  Posted on 15 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Cross-Border Shopping Extravaganza

  

  After the Victorian Tea event at Your Big Sister’s Closet last month, I met a delightful lady with whom an instant friendship was born. Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Rainy Day Office OOTD

  

  Rainy Hump Day in Toronto … which led me to put together this multi-patterned fresh office look of navy and white + a combination of polka dots, stripes and... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• OOTD: Sea Foam Swirls

  

  I have to admit, this past weekend with the release of Orange is the New Black season 2 on Netflix, I’ve been anti-social… or rather ‘selectively social’. Read more

  Posted on 09 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Custom Suiting – Thoughts?

  

  Most of what I like to do on Petite Plus, Meow! is to write posts featuring “what I did” and “what I wore“. Occasionally I’ve spoken about other topics, one in... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• LHR End of Year Party

  

  9-weeks ago…. I began Lindy Hop Swing Dancing Lessons with the lovely instructors, Luis Natalia of Lindy Hop Revolution. And I can proudly say that they’ve... Read more

  Posted on 03 June 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Choir! Choir! Choir!

  

  I love to sing. I’m an off-key karaoke fiend, and often have broken into song on the streets whilst listening to my iPod. I’m not particularly good at it …... Read more

  Posted on 30 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• #MyVegasStyle

  

  Now…I’ve never been to Vegas myself. I was close last summer when I was a California Girl for a week (see my Wanderlust page for a few pics of that trip). Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Tribal Kimono

  

  Toronto got its first glimpse of summer weather this weekend friends! Happy to say I got to enjoy a patio or two …hope you did too. Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy!

  

  I’m a huge line-dancing fan! Unfortunately there aren’t many places within Toronto that have line-dancing regularly or at all…which meant I’d have to wrangle... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Tea Party at Your Big Sister’s Closet

  

  Hoooray for Long Weekend!!! Victoria Day Long weekend is here and what better way to celebrate than with a lovely afternoon tea party at one of my favourite Plu... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Honest Truth About Dating in Your 30s…as a Fat Girl

  

  I’m not one to write about dating advice nor do I want to start recapping all my adventures in dating via this forum. But when I stumbled upon this article vi... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Weekend OOTD: Flirty Hi-Lo Dress

  

  It finally happened — I got to enjoy a weekend in Toronto without wearing a jacket!!! Yup! I’ve been working like a dog lately….. Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Frugalistas Unite: Kiyonna Sale!

  

  A few posts ago …. I introduced PPMeow readers to a fantastic clothing line called Kiyonna. This company strives to design something a size 6 would die to... Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• The Fashions of Miss Piggy

  

  Ok – so I’m a HUGE fan of Jim Henson and The Muppets! Watching The Muppet Show is the one thing my mom, dad and lil’ bro did together regularly as a family... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Star Wars in Fashion

  

  I am one of those rare people who only watched the Star Wars movies as an adult, but never as a kid. And I’m proud to say I’ve become an instant fan – owning... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• OOTD: Rainy Day Alternative

  

  It’s a full week of rain in Toronto … and although I’ll happily take it over snow, I’m always looking for alternatives so I can avoid carrying around a giant... Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Statement Jewellery May Help You Network

  

  My apologies for the long absence….. seems my day job and life have been keeping me from blogging. But I’m back and ready to share some insights on some things... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE

• Gussied Up & Tess Munster!

  

  Gussied Up, a plus size clothing boutique owned by the lovely Victoria McGroarty, celebrated the store’s 3rd anniversary this weekend – with a Meet Greet... Read more

  Posted on 20 April 2014 FASHION, LIFESTYLE