by Skorch Blogger Ariana of www.fatalefashion.blogspot.com

Can you believe 2011 2012 is only three days away!?
It’s been a whirlwind of a year around these parts! In blogland and in life, there are many moments and events I won’t forget!

• I started and ended a relationship.
• I acquired my most beloved techie toy – my iPhone!
• I sang in my first performance since high school
• I joined Weight Watchers and lost 22lbs (and counting!)
• I discovered the awesomeness that is thrifting
• I met up with bloggy friends at NY Fashion Week
• I developed a passion for cooking
• I attended my first Fat Girl Flea Market
• I traveled to Amsterdam and Greece
• I survived a minor earthquake
• Fatale Fashion hit 200 and then 300 followers on GFC
• I started a new relationship
• I was cast in my first full musical since high school – as Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown!
• I chose a new career path (stay tuned in 2012!)
• I learned how to crochet and made my first hat!

Here are a few of my very favorite looks from 2011:

By Ariana http://fatfatalefashion.blogspot.com/

Christmas came early, or you’d think it did with all the new stuff I’m sporting! First and foremost, how do you like my new specs? I’ve been dying for a new pair of glasses for ages and I am absolutely head over heels in love with this pair of Ray-Bans I got from LensCrafters. Having glasses you want to wear makes all the difference (oh, and seeing better too, that’s always good).
Another new addition is this cozy grey sweater I picked up at Syms – everything is on super sale there now since they’re going out of business. If you have one by you I highly recommend you check it out! This sweater is a similar shape to this one, where the waterfall is short on top. To make it less bulky and define my shape, I took the top corners of the waterfall and pinned them behind my back, and topped it with an elastic belt to really get the job done. Layered over this knit dress and patterned tights, this outfit was warm and comfy as can be

Last, but most certainly not least, the new boots I’ve been waiting for from Evans! I am so in love with these boots – they’re so versatile. They can be dressed down for an outfit like this one, or, as I wore them for this weekend out for dinner and drinks, with a bodycon skirt and a blazer. I know I’ll find a million more ways to wear them soon enough. If you’re interested, they’re on sale at Evans! Seriously, if the price is right, I’m going to buy a back up pair!

Dress: Forever21+
Cardigan: Syms
Tights: Hue via Amazon
Boots: Evans
Belt: Handmade
Necklace and rings: Nordstrom Rack
Glasses: Ray-Ban

By Ariana http://fatfatalefashion.blogspot.com/

Here it is, the required Thanksgiving outfit post! Lets be honest here, the quality of these pictures is absolute crap, but I hardly care. This is dress is stripey, vibrant perfection!! This is hands down the best purchase I’ve ever made from eShakti, and also one of my favorite purchases, period. Not only because of the gorgeous stripe, but because of the quality; it’s very clearly well made. The fabric is a thick, luxurious cotton with minimal stretch. The stripes are individual strips of fabric sewn together, and the pleating at the waist is meticulous and oh so perfect. A pain to iron, but once you do, they create the most charming puff in the skirt.
Besides all of that, the fit is spot on. The neckline is cut high enough to keep the girls in check even with the V neck, there’s no gaping at the arm holes, and it nips in perfectly at the waist. I never do custom sizing for eShakti, I just select the best standard size for my measurements and add my height and bra size If you’re dying for some stripey goodness of your own, the green and blue version of this beauty is still available. Use my discount code FFF0811 for $20 off your order!

Cardigan: Syms
Dress: eShakti
Belt: Misc
Tights: Hue
Wedges: Bandolino
Necklace: Gifted

By Ariana http://fatfatalefashion.blogspot.com/

Lately, I’ve felt the need for tweed. It started with a tweed-loving boyfriend and a fabulous thrifted blazer. Then, this amazing skirt I spotted on eloquii. That gem is a bit too pricey for my wallet at the moment, so imagine my excitement when I saw this mossy beauty on the rack at my local Syms for a mere $34.99! And in my size! It was fate, I’m sure of it. Green’s my color after all, and the pretty gold flecks (which are hard to see here) pair so perfectly with a gold belt and accessories

Cardigan, skirt & watch: Syms
Top & belt: Old Navy
Tights: Misc.
Wedges: Bandolino
Necklaces: Vintage
Bracelets: Brooklyn Flea