GIFT GIVING GUIDE

1) Barbuzzo 'Beer Tracker' Bottle Opener 
2) Mason Shaker Carry-On Cocktail Kit 
3) Brooklyn Brew Shop 'Everyday IPA' One Gallon Beer Making Kit
4) Kate Spade New York Dot Shaker

5) 10 Strawberry Street 'Moscow Mule' Copper Mug 

6) 'The North American Whiskey Guide from Behind the Bar' Book

7) Brooklyn Brew Shop 'BrewDog Punk IPA' Home Brew Kit

8) Barbuzzo 'Drinking Darts' Kit

9) Sparq Whiskey Rocks (Set of 13)

10) Nordstrom Gift Card

AS A BONUS ALL ITEM COME WITH FREE SHIPPING

Happy Shopping 

XOXO Toya

I got super excited when I received information on the Chicago Auto Show 2016.  The Chicago auto is one of those must attend events.  People come from all over the world to see and set behind the wheel of the latest cars that the auto industry has to offer.  I attended the Chicago Auto show in 2015 with thefatgirloffashion.com for the first time it was amazing.  I posted and tweeted a ton of pictures and video from my time at the show.  I'm proud to say thefatgirloffashion.com has been invited back.     I'll be using all my social media outlets to deliver all things Chicago Auto show related.  So be sure to follow on Facebook,  Twitter, Snapchat, Periscope using @fatgirl_fashion and of course Instagram using @thefatgirloffashion to see the Chicago Auto Showcase footage.  

Below are some of the pictures are from 2015.  

The Chicago Auto Show has an all-new website that has launched.  The accompanying smartphone app will go live in January*.  They are designed to enhance the attendee experience and bring the nation’s largest auto show to life across the globe. The 2016 version of ChicagoAutoShow.com will feature a seamless social media integration, historical videos and bigger, bolder image galleries.According to leading show marking  eshots, auto shows nationwide can better connect attendees with exhibitors. In fact, eshots estimates that as many as 100,000 leads are lost at a major show like Chicago because consumers are unwilling or afraid to interact with exhibitors. The Chicago Auto Show hoping to rectify that situation.  

Highlighting its extremely active social media channels, the show’s website features Facebook and Twitter conversations on nearly every page. In addition, the site now hosts a social media wall that’s constantly updated with the latest conversations across all social media channels including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Vine and Pinterest. The show’s listing of vehicles on display, photo galleries and videos are designed to take advantage of today’s large, touch-screen monitors while still being responsive enough to remain fully functional on compact mobile devices.

In 2016, the show will also be offering a comprehensive beacon messaging program that will allow showgoers to seamlessly interact with exhibitors in an innovative and exciting way. After a successful pilot program last year, the Chicago Auto Show will be rolling out an attendee beacon and messaging platform to all exhibitors. Partnering with American Eagle, Chicago Auto Show app developer, and Footmarks, a mobile proximity marketing solution, the show will place Bluetooth Low-Energy beacons across the show floor. The beacons will collect footfall traffic information (including anonymous proximity data, dwell time, return rate and path information) and message attendees.  Taking advantage of its popular official smartphone app, the Chicago Auto Show will allow exhibitors to message attendees as they consume the show, in particular, when they spend time inside and around key vehicles. For example, BMW can place a beacon inside its new 7-Series that will send an electronic message to attendees, asking them if they would like more information or want to register for a test drive at a local BMW dealer.

Tickets for the 2016 Chicago Auto Chicago are available now with prices ranging from $7 to $12 with entrance for children 6 and under being free.  For more information on the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, please visit www.chicagoautoshow.com.   

5 Ramdom facts about me!

1}  I'll be going t Paris, France for my 40th birthday.  

I'm counting down the seconds!

About Piko Food Truck 

I ran into the Piko food truck outside my job in downtown Chicago.  I'm always opening to trying new food place and food trucks are becoming more common in Chicago.  Piko says that they offer modern asian street food.  Piko also says besides the Asian flavors and our unique vessels, what really sets them apart are their homemade marinades and signature sauces. Marinades made from family recipes while their sauces are created to compliment each vessel. The flavors from these sauces and marinades are the heart and soul of their food. 

The menu was created by combining three generations of family recipes and a passion for street food.  With an objective is to serve people delicious food in a timely manner.   A reat deal of care and passion go into each dish that is served out of their window.  The ribeye and chicken are marinated over night while our pork belly is slowly simmered for hours before service.  Each dish is topped with homemade sauces which are specifically created to enhance the overall flavor. 

Time To Eat

Ordering is as easy as 1, 2, EAT! 

1) Pick your protein.  

You have the choice of Lemongrass chicken, Chinese 5 spice pork belly,  bulgogi ribeye and teriyaki tofu.  

2) Pick how you want it served.

Your options are taco, bao, slider or bowl.

I selected the Chinese 5 spice pork belly bowel.  The bowl comes with the choose of white or brown rice.  I opted for the brown rice.  It's also comes with sautéed carrots,  zucchini, bean sprouts, edamame and Piko's own sauce.  I also got the fried egg on top which is extra but is so worth it.  My food was fresh.  The Chinese 5 spice pork belly had a ton of flavor.  The veggies were tasty on their own.  The rice was prefect.  

The service was amazing.  The young lady working the window nice and friendly.  She answered all my questions as this was my first time ordering from the Piko food truck.  My only complaint is that I didn't order two bowls because the taste was amazing.  

If you see the Piko food truck around I encourage you to order yourself a meal you won't be disappointed.    

Below are pictures of my food and the truck on the day I ordered. 

I had the good forture of chatting with Chastity of GarnerStyle.blogspot.com.  Chastity is arguable one of the top plus size fashion bloggers.  Before meeting her she was my BFF in my head.  She super sweet and has offered me advise as a blogger that I very much appreciate.  I first meet Chastity in 2014 at a meet and greet she hosted but I followed her blog long before that.

We also spoke about her latest collection.  This is Chastity second time teaming up with the good people at Rebdolls.  The first was a Summer collection that was classic Chastity.  You can see my thoughts on the first GarnerStyle for Rebdolls collection.  In seeing the holiday collection available now I can see Chastity in every piece.  This 13 piece collection ranges from tops and pants to skirts and jackets.

In speaking with Chastity she stated she wanted to push plus size fashion toward higher end of fashion.  I can see that with the Limited  edition "FEATHER FANTASY SKIRT"made of a scuba underskirt and hand sewn rooster feathers.  It's higher on the price point however Chastity was clear in saying "This is what we (plus size women) need."  She went on to say.  Higher end designers are making the clothes we want because of cost and she glad the Rebdolls was willing to step out and create some speciality items.  You can view the full holiday collection here!