I’m finally back to post after an unexpected break from the blog. Sorry guys! Awards show season is coming back around so I was busy, busy, busy for a few days. Things are back to normal now and the shop will launch this coming Monday, definitely!
It has been noted in fatshion blogs all over the web, that Torrid can be hit or miss these days. Lately for me, it had been more miss than anything. However, as fall is approaching the people over at Torrid seem to be trying to make a change for the better. For one, they are releasing ‘collections’ of clothing on a monthly basis and even sprucing up their site with some added features. Now you can shop from their lookbook and create looks of your own that can be shared with others. Not bad, not bad at all!
One of the main gripes with Torrid was that they seemed to hop on trends just a bit too late. However, they got it right with their latest offerings, of which I’ve selected my favorites (above). This season, they’ve jumped right on the dark gothic feel of many of fall 09’s collections and offered us plus sized gals an oppurtunity to steal the spotlight on those weekend night outs.
1. Torrid Pleather Bomber Jacket
2. Torrid Vinyl Cuff Thigh Highs
3. Torrid Silver & Black Hematite Gem Cross
4. Torrid Black Thigh High Lust Boot
5. Torrid Black Ruffle Strapless Bustier
6. Torrid Black Strappy Demi-Cup Teddy
8. Tripp Black & Purple Buffalo Check Ruffle Mini
9. Torrid Lace Neck Peplum Dress
10. Cast Silver & Black Enamel Cross Ring
12. Charcoal Tweed Peplum Tank Dress
13. Dollhouse Purple Soleil Heel
Now I’ve always loved anything black and rugged but after seeing the new Jay-Z video for “Run This Town” featuring Kanye and Rihanna (below), I am totally inspired! I’m usually not a fan of hers but I have to admit, the looks she’s wearing in this video are so amazing. They were definitely at the front of my mind when browsing the latest looks on Torrid’s site. Who doesn’t want to look like a rough and tough femme fatale commanding an angry mob?
