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Trashy Diva Moving On Up… in Sizes

March 3, 2011

AHH! I can’t contain my excitement any longer– Trashy Diva, one of my favorite shops in the whole wide world, has released its first dress going up to size 24! They’ve long had many styles that go up to size 18– which are just a tad too small for me in the underbust.  It’s totally [...]

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Super eShakti Discount for Dramatis Personae Friends!

January 31, 2011

In New Orleans it’s practically Spring–sunshine and 60 degree weather. My mind has turned to the warm months ahead coming up, vibrant colors, and feminine palettes.  In perfect timing, my friends over at eShakti were kind enough to send along a treat to readers here at Dramatis Personae (coinciding well with my own personal “building [...]

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5 Outfits to Look Great While Gaming

January 13, 2011

Are you in love with a gamer geek? I’m not alone in this. You’re in a relationship, and the boy reveals his darkest, dorkiest habits: he loves Mario & Zelda. Call of Duty. World of Warcraft.  Magic. Dungeons & Dragons. Settlers of Catan. Apples to Apples (but really, it’s okay to admit that’s a fun [...]

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Gilt vs. Ideeli (Members Only Shopping Sites: A Review)

January 11, 2011

Over the years, I’ve had mixed reactions to the members only shopping sites that have taken over the internet.  It’s been a few years though, and my feelings have grown and changed since I’ve used the sites.  Some I check out regularly, like Gilt and Ideeli.  Others I tend to send straight to the trash [...]

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Style Statements: When External Judgements Conflict with Personal Choices

December 7, 2010

A girl friend of mine recently wrote about the judgment she felt based on how she was dressed.  She’s not the first friend of mine who, dressed in a similar manner, felt judged based on what she’s wearing from the conservative sector. What’s surprising though, is that these aren’t girls with vibrant, candy colored hair.  [...]

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Make sure that there’s a Dixie moon, New Orleans, I’ll be there

October 25, 2010

The kind folks at eShakti sent along this wonderful ruffle front cotton dress…perfect for life in New Orleans.  It reminds me of Southern style at its best… lightweight, cool, pristine, and detailed.  It’s still warm enough in the city to wear this as is– no tights, no boots, just simple Summer style.  I feel like [...]

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Arm-in-arm down Burgundy, a bottle and my friends and me

October 18, 2010

Early this summer I fell in love with the Eliza Parker Bordeaux Dress. I had just come across their company via Facebook ads and immediately loved the dress–black eyelet lace, pockets, ruffles, puffed sleeves. They create great, stylish clothing for the plus-sized woman (along with a few great timeless pieces–high waist skirts and wrap sweaters. [...]

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