We're All Born Naked... And The Rest Is Drag! (ALTERNATIVE CURVES)

Greetings, fellow fatshion lovers! I come to you today from the comfort of my bed, surrounded by candy wrappers and books about fashion and feminism. It’s a cruel world, ain’t it?

This is the final month on the Alternative Curves blog hop calendar, and at present it is fairly undecided as to whether we will be continuing on with the hop. Life gets life-y, and then hops don’t get hoppy, and sometimes it’s just better to take a little break and reassess. In the meantime, the hashtag and account over on Instagram will always continue to be a gorgeous community of fierce and supportive babes, so please do join in! <3

The theme this month is Drag Queen, and well, I just ADORE the art of drag. My favourite Queen of all time is Divine, and I often think I should devote my life to being a Bio-Queen. But I also have a fuckton of other things i’d like to accomplish, so instead I just try to inject some Drag Queen Realness into my everyday life! (y)


This look was inspired by Manila Luzon when she first entered the workroom in season 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. I really like Manila, but I wouldn’t say she is one of my ultimate favourites in the entire history of the show. HOWEVER - up until that point, I had appreciated the styles worn by the Queens, but that was the first look that made me legit MOIST. And the looks represented on the show have continued to escalate in unique insanity from that point onwards (in my humble opinion).

I actually wanted to do a really detailed cosplay of this outfit, but I kind of ran out of time before I left Australia. So this is just an “inspired by” or “homage to” kinda thing. If you want to see some OFF THE CHAIN Drag cosplay, check out my girl; Lacey Noel. She totally OWNS.





Anyways, I need to watch a few more makeup tutorials cos I still feel like a total n00b when i'm trying to beat my mug real good. Send me your favs, please!

OUTFIT DETAILS

Dress: City Chic -Currently available similar ones here and here

Faux fur: vintage - Similar here

Tights: Can't even remember!! Similar at We Love Colours

Heels: Demonia

Earrings: vintage (were my Nan's) - Similar here

Gloves: a plain white pair under black lace - Similar here

Headband: DIY mannequin hand glued onto a headband with a cig holder!

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Ii Desuka? Ii Desune! (ALTERNATIVE CURVES)

AHHHH I can’t believe this month is over, AND that i’m just scraping it in with my Alternative Curves August post! Ironically, I did these photos in JULY before I left Australia. But, well, i’ve been having such an amazing trip and a much needed rest from all kinds of reality, I hadn’t gotten around to writing up my post.

Mine and Sam’s Route 66 road trip has come to an end, and tomorrow we are leaving Chicago to set up in Boston for uni orientation the next day. So many feelings of excitement and nervousness! I’ve been a bit slack about it - I need to back track and upload all my favourite photos - but if you’d like to keep an eye on our travels, i’ve made a tumblr blog (mostly for my own benefit of compiling my adventure in one spot). It’s here.

Anywho, the theme this month is Japanese Streets and although it’s slightly cliche to automatically jump to a Harajuku-style interpretation, I actually visited there when I was 11 years old and it was such an eye-opening and inspiring experience to have at such a tender, whee age. In particular, I remember a super shy baby Kobi nervously approaching the outrageous babe in the photo below, holding out my camera, and shakily asking “ii desuka?” (“is this ok?”). She nodded once, slowly, and struck what was probably her signature pose. ARGH. YES!!!!
All these years later, I look back at that photo and I ponder:

1. Was this a beginning of my love of out-of-the-box style and attitude?

2. WHY oh WHY was I obsessed with photo caption stickers?

Regardless, I still wonder who she is and what she does now, where her life has taken her, and if she continues to dress in garbage bags from time to time. I also think this photo has really resonated with me over the years because it so directly aligns with my belief that it's not WHAT you wear, it’s HOW you wear it. Style is also an attitude. Don’t you think?

(Yes, those are bloody zombie scabs on my knees. Just cos I can.)

Sadly, I don’t know who else will be participating this month, but if and when they get in on the action, you can see them below alongside Fashion and Pho and myself! :)

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Sexy Circus Moth Madam (feat. Candy Strike)

HELLO AND WELCOME TO LOOK NUMBER THREE FROM MY SERIES OF POSTS FEATURING THE CANDY STRIKE 2 PIECE DEATH MOTH OUTFIT (and pieces thereof)! 

In case you missed it; look #1 (both pieces together) can be found here, and look #2 (featuring the skater skirt) can be found here. 

I honestly don't know what my inspiration for this look was (I cannot confirm whether it was, indeed, a "Circus Moth Madam" - O_o) but one thing is for sure: I felt sexy as fuck in this outfit. What exactly is it about a laser cut pencil skirt and a bare midriff that makes me want to gyrate on the nearest ringleader and/or person in top hat. Oh, it might be this marvellous tails jacket... hehe!

On the topic: what a fortuitous week to be rocking a crop top! Oprah Magazine can suck a fat one, cos this outfit would be collecting a lotta dust in the back of my cupboard if I was waiting for the day I had me a flat belly! Dumplings are way too delicious.

This crop top is available from Candy Strike, and if moths aren't quite your thing - check out the rest of the tops (and skirts, and dresses, oh my!!) in the Beautiful Creatures collection. I have a feeling something from the Switchblade Sister print might be next on my hit-list...  The presale is on RIGHT NOW! Run, don't walk, to your nearest internet machine.

Do you possess any of your own Candy Strike pieces? Link me, please!



Thanks and love to Sam for snapping these snaps!

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DISCLAIMER: In case you didn't guess, this is a sponsored post, but as always: opinions are entirely my own and as much as I love fashion, my thoughts and feelings cannot be purchased. I love this because I love this, not for any other reason! :)

Take Me to Your Disco Moth Queen (feat. Candy Strike)

Candy Strike's Death Moth outfit, featuring the skater skirt in 

LOOK NUMBER TWO!

Ok so no word of a lie, this skirt makes me want to TWIRL! As you can SEE! It's a super light and super soft fabric, and I just LOVE to feel the swoosh of air. I've also doubled down the elastic waist-band because the width looked kind of funny on my shape - but that's the beauty of an elastic waist! Manipulate to your will!

I know a lot of bloggers who show different ways to wear different ways tend to have a "day to night" focus. I don't really know how to do that because I often wear the same things at night as I would during the day (read: I like getting dressed up alllll the time, not just when the sun goes down! >.<), but if I had to: I would say this look is closest to my "evening" look. I guess cos sequins?

Anyways, this top is actually a super short body con dress (you can catch a glimpse of the dress bottom in the top photo - just) that I got off eBay a number of years ago as part of a cosplay I was doing, and i've literally never worn it since. Mostly because i've been (and am still slightly) terrified of body cons. But you know what? I think it might almost be time to work that puppy into my regular wardrobe. What say you? I mentioned sequins, right?

The bow is from Sweet As Candy Vintage, and I simply adore her stuff. I also wore this bow last year when my band performed at Tess Munster's Melbourne Meet & Greet (coincidentally - also in the Candy Strike "Thick Chick" Crop!), and she created my beautiful flower crown that you've probably seen here and here. If you like statement headwear, you should definitely check out her stuff!

If you missed look number one (both pieces together), remember to check it out! And stay tuned for the finale instalment on Wednesday, with a feature on the crop top! x

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Relax, It's Only Magic (ALTERNATIVE CURVES)

I'm not going to fib - I was a little nervous about this month's Alternative Curves theme! I mean, is "90's Mall Witch" an actual thing?Like, a thing that really cool girls know about, and I just don't?

TO THE GOOGLE MACHINE!

It spat out minimal results, so I just took this Buzzfeed quiz (I am Nancy Downs, duh) and mused on the whole 90's fashion thing that's super on trend right now...

I guess there are certain elements of my style that are kind of 90's, but I definitely wouldn't say it's a trend that i'm heavily into. Granted, I was only born in 1988, but it probably more has to do with the fact that the look so heavily revolves around styles that conventionally "work" on thinner bodies... But i've seen a few fat babes using #alternativecurves on Instagram and totally rocking the 90's grunge look (not to mention the other blogger babes below), so the inspiration started to flow.

Anyways, I was pretty sure i'd have the witch aspect in the bag, so I prayed to Mano and popped to Savers to find myself something quintessentially 90's. That's where I found this dress - something I would have totally looked past any other time, but on this occasion I fell in love. The wrap around vest front actually kills me (in the good way), and I swear I remember my mum having one of these dresses. I might reproduce the style in a few funky textiles, what do you think?




Would you wear this dress? Did your mum own one? Haha! Make sure to check out the other blog hop babes below, and of COURSE join in! If you have a blog, get on board. Or if you use Instagram, be sure to hashtag and let everyone know it's your OOTD theme of the month!

Also, big love to Sam for taking these photos, and to Nick for this new(ish) lens that i'm so in love with!

As above, so below.
Kobi x

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Phat, Fat Peacock (OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE RUE 107 CATSUIT)

Hola! I’ve been absent, but guess who just signed a lease on an apartment in Boston? MEEEEEEEE! Well, apparently it’s not definitely ours just yet because the American real estate world happens differently to here in Australia, but whatevs - i’m allowing myself to get excited already!

So i've been meaning to post about this amazing fatsuit catsuit that I bought from one of my (now) very favourite designers - Rue 107. I stumbled across them earlier this year when I was looking for something absolutely show-stopping to wear to the Curvy Couture Roadshow after party. It was going to be my first proper runway walk (and for 8 designers, no less), as well my birthday, and my boyfriend had just moved to Melbourne (for me... *shucks*)! I was guessing i'd better treat his eyeballs real nice and find something that made me look and feel INCREDIBLE. I had plans to make myself a pastel rainbow faux fur collared cape for aaaaages (as you do), and other plans to DIY an in-your-face feather head dress inspired by Isabella Blow (as you do). And I had an inkling this was going to be my opportunity for both...

First off, I was super nervous about purchasing this item cos it was definitely one of those things that was either going to be amazing, or hideous. All of the Curve models on the Rue 107 site are tremendous babes of epic proportions, but I had literally no idea how this suit would play out on me, because of my distinct lack of ass. If we're Instagram friends, you will be well aware of how often I lament this fact. We all know, curves are acceptable if they're in the 'right places' and of a certain proportion. Mine are not. And as much as I have spent many a year pining for the shape of those girls on the Rue site, I never ever will be that way. And over time, that fact is getting more and more ok with me. So, I sucked it up and took a chance, and holy shit i'm stoked I did.

See here, for all the fun times:




I actually forgot to wear this head piece the night of the show, so I was excited to replicate the outfit (sans my incredible runway makeup, sadly) for these photos. Speaking of which, while Sam and I were out taking the photos, we had a hilarious exchange with a drunk woman in a muumuu who sauntered down off her balcony and crossed the street to us while we were wrapping. It went something like this:

Drunk Woman: WHAT ARE YOU SHOOTING FOR?
Me: Pardon?
DW: WHAT'S THIS PHOTO SHOOT FOR?
Me: Ummm... a private blog.
DW: FOR OVERSIZE?
Me: Pardon?
DW: IS IT OVERSIZE?
Me: Ummm... no? (I then clicked maybe she'd merged 'overweight' with 'plus-size' and I was just like wtf....)
DW: WELL, I'M A STYLIST. I JUST WORKED MELBOURNE FASHION WEEK. AND CAN I JUST SAY YOU NEED TO JUST HAVE FUN WITH THIS. JUST - HAVE FUN! LIKE, PUT YOUR THUMB (as she grabs my hand) AND PUT IT JUST IN THERE AND PULL YOUR TOP DOWN A BIT AND LOOK SEXY INTO THE CAMERA.

I legitimately didn't know what to say at this point, so I was just like "umm ok, thanks" and thankfully she retreated to her balcony of judgement, leaving me with a mixture of amusement, embarrassment and an unhealthy dose of anger.

I ask you, dear reader, to please view the photos above (all taken before she came over). Does it SEEM as though I was NOT having fun with this outfit? Does it? Hmmm. Well, just in case you haven't found me fun enough, this one's for you. And the drunk, arrogant stylist.

Now go and check out Rue 107! I originally had some troubles with their website registering the wrong international shipping price, but their customer service was OUTSTANDING and we even had a super cute skype call. I can't wait And if you haven't purchased from them before, make sure to use the code #newruegirl and get 10% off your first order!

Now fly, my pretty peacocks! FLY!

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I'm Not Addicted to Drugs... I'm Addicted to Glamour (ALTERNATIVE CURVES)

I am SO surprised that I managed to make it in time for this month's #alternativecurves blog hop. Like, OMG RILLY RILLY SURPRISED. Goes to show what you can accomplish when you learn to prioritise. Until next month...

The May theme is "Cult Film" and has provided very real evidence that there are so many John Waters babes in the group! Eeeeeeee my own kind!! I'm also totally shocked that there wasn't (/hasn't so far been) at least ONE Clueless or The Craft outfits!

My outfit is inspired by the 2003 film "Party Monster" - a feel good family rom-com. NAWT.

If you haven't seen it and you wish your eyes to be caressed with more visual insanity than my newly founded pinterest board, may I suggest a little viewing? It's based on a book and the true story of a couple of the original and main characters involved in the New York City Club Kids Scene in the late 80's and early 90's. It's a pretty messed up story, but the FASHUN, darling - the FASHUN.

If you HAVE seen it, make sure you've also checked out The Shockumentary - it's just as amazing as the film! Plus, it's been a year this month since Michael Alig was released from prison, and you just HAVE to read this letter that James St James publicly wrote him, dot pointing a few things he should be caught up to speed on in the new world. Hahahaha.

Also, I have NO idea what's going on with the weird compression on these photos. Sorry about that! Definitely time to make the Wordpress migration when uni is over in 2 weeks! If you have any tips on the process, send them my way please! :)

As usual, thanks and love to Sam for taking my photos! x

OUTFIT DETAILS

Dress: thrifted and DIY'd

Fluffies (worn on arms): similar from this Etsy seller

Necklace: Miss-a-Ree Guts Creations (contact her for the same one)

Bra: City Chic

Cat ears: Crown & Glory

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"WHAT DO WE WANT?" "RADICAL T-SHIRTS!" "WHEN DO WE WANT THEM?" "MEOW!" (Chubby Cartwheels)

Y'know those “FUCK YEAH” moments, when something just resonates so perfectly and deeply inside that it makes you slightly more than metaphorically bounce off the walls with sheer delight and excitement? (EDIT: that reads dirtier than I intended...)

Like, even more than finding $10 in your jacket pocket from the last time you wore it.

Or even more than when you've eaten the last cookie in the jar, but then discover that there's one more sneaky little fucker hiding in a crevice that your hand missed on it's last sweep.

Or, like... eh never mind. You've probably got the point.

Let me spell it out: this shirt is THE SHIT. The second I saw it, I KNEW it would be mine. I've slept on Chubby Cartwheels for TOO LONG (well, it wasn't an actual nap, it's just that shipping to Australia is always so damn expensive – damn this ginormous, isolated island of convicts!) and it was time to rectify the error of my ways.

As you can see, i'm heaps jiving on myself in this tee. Yes, I was a little drank (as was the photographer – thanks Sam, my love). 

But real talk; this message is very important to my heart. Understanding that the 'diet industry' exists solely to profit from making us all feel like shit about ourselves was a massive revelation in my early days of discovering the concept and community of body positivity. And for me, defiantly deciding that I was no longer going to be a cog in that wheel was a tremendously empowering and necessary step in my journey of self acceptance.

So, fuck yeah i'm wearing this shirt with pride. And you know what else? It's an interesting conversation piece, too! For instance, I had a very dapper gentlemen give me massive props and a high five for it. However, he did then proceed to tell me he had an idea for a shirt that was something along the lines of “i'm not fat, i'm Italian”, which I thought was really cute if not kind of missing the mark. But hey – a body pos warrior is a warrior none the less. Fight the good fight, cute Italian guy in fedora!

If you haven't already, you should definitely check out Chubby Cartwheels stuff. In fact, she just released her Curves Reign collection and I am HARDCORE LUSTING after the Boleyn dress that looks so dang incred on uber-babe Courtney Mina Stormborn (aka Khaleesidelrey).

Whatchu reckon? Teal, or purple?!

OUTFIT DETAILS

SHIRT: Chubby Cartwheels (d'uh, can't you read good?!)

SKIRT: secondhand from fatty swap (but gorgeous handmade ones from this Etsy seller)

BELT: Target (similar available from Eloquii)

JEWELLERY: from Bangkok (but tonnes of cuties on Etsy)

BOOTS: thrifted (vaguely similar ones from Steve Madden)

JACKET: Target (similar currently at City Chic and ASOS Curve)

LIPSTICK: Kryolan Cream Liner (can't find Emerald - but Sea Greenis lush!)

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She's Just a Devil Woman, With Evil On Her Mind (ALTERNATIVE CURVES BLOG HOP)

I wonder whatever happened to Cliff Richard? Oh that's right - he now lives on a beach in Barbados. Never mind!

This month's Alternative Curves theme is BLACK LIPSTICK! Since I regularly wear black lipstick (such as here and here and also here) this wasn't much of a challenge for me, so I had the grand idea of making a cape and covering it in ginormous black lipstick kisses and being a super hero. But, the ultimate challenge in my life is actually time management, and what with current commitments of insane proportions, we'll all have to make do with this little 50's housewife meets voodoo queen ensemble.

Oh, and cocktails at The Luwow. Mmmmm tentacle finger puppet shenanigans....




This lippy is the Lime Crime Black Velvet, but what with all the recent kerfuffles surrounding the company and Doe Deere, I don't know what to think! Especially with the allegations that their products aren't actually vegan (i'm not vegan but have a serious issue with lying to the consumer, especially about something as important as that). Anybody have any thoughts?

It's so delightful to see a few more ladies back on board with the blog hop this month! Be sure to check them out below, and please JOIN IN if you have your own blog. Or if not, post your themed OOTD on Instagram and use #alternativecurves to connect with the community!

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