TGIF everyone!
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Baby Its COLD Outside!
Happy Hump Day all!
To say it’s cold outside would be an understatement . It’s too cold to walk, talk, breathe…well you get the point. When it’s like this, all I want to do is bundle up and stay home but until I hit the Powerball lottery I have to go to work. So today’s post is about the 3 essentials I need to keep warm during these frigid days.
1. My puffer coat: I used to be in fear of looking like the Abominable Snowman in a puffer coat but after freezing last year, I decided to let that go and get one. After looking high and low for a good coat, I found this London Fog number on Macys website. What drew me to the coat was all the rave reviews it received. Not one person who bought it rated it under four stars. The coat isn’t bulky and is actually pretty light. The down fill has kept me warm and comfortable outside. Even when the wind is blowing I don’t feel the cold air. The coat is also water resistant so no more shoveling snow in a soggy coat. It also comes with a detachable faux fur lined hood.
2. My UGG Boots: I resisted getting a pair of UGG boots because everyone and their mom has a pair. My feet are the first thing that gets cold so I had to find a comfortable boot that keep them warm. Once I found a pair I liked (on sale no less!) I haven’t regretted my decision. I no longer worry about my feet becoming frozen blocks of ice when I walk to work from the train station.
3. My comfy scarf: I never leave my house without my comfy scarf. It may not look like much, but it does keep my face warm.
Well there you have it! What are you winter essentials?
Have a wonderful evening!
P.S. Sorry about no pics of the UGG boots. The pics came out too blurry. Sorry!
Coat: London Fog (sold out at Macys.com)
Scarf: Forever 21
Jacket: Kohls
Turtleneck: Ann Taylor Loft (they go up to a size 18/XXL online)
Skirt: Michael Kors
Necklace: Eloquii
The Best of 2012
Happy Monday all!
Initially I wasn’t going to do a “best of” post but I decided to do one anyway. I picked these outfits because they were so fun to wear! The outfits are special to me because they show me embracing my body. No more hiding and following ridiculous fashion “rules”. If I like it and feel comfortable, I’m gonna wear it!
In keeping with New Year traditions, I’ve only made two resolutions that I know I will not break:
1. Exercise & be healthy
2. Travel more (I’m heading to Vegas later this month, Paris in April and Chicago in July)
What are your New Year resolutions?
Have a great day!
Ooops I Did it Again!
Happy Hump Day all!
I had planned this elaborate blog post with pictures of myself and my family celebrating Christmas BUT while I brought my camera , I left my memory card back home! Arggh! Don’t you hate it when stuff like that happens?!! My cousin Jessie was sweet enough to snap a picture of my outfit with my iPhone so I apologize for the grainy picture. While forgetting my memory card was a bummer, I had an excellent time with my family yesterday. We spent the day exchanging gifts, laughing and spending quality time with one another. I am very blessed to have the family that I have.
How was your Christmas?
Have a wonderful day!
Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft
Blouse: Gap Outlet
Jeans: Lane Bryant (they are a great shade of green, not teal)
Necklace: gifted
What Shall I Wear?
Happy Monday all!
If you are like me, you probably have a few more holiday parties to attend this week. What to wear to these soirees can definitely drop to the bottom of your “To Do” list as you finish up last minute gift shopping and other holiday preparations. So if you still have a holiday party or two left here are a few outfit suggestions.
Have a great day!
Holiday Party With Your Hunny
Office Holiday Party
“Polyanna” Dinner with the Girls
You Aint Nothin But A Hounddog
Happy Hump Day all!
Confession time, I didn’t know there was anything such as dogstooth. I’m assuming its the half-brother/sister of houndstooth being that the latter gets all the attention. Either way, when I saw this dogstooth pencil skirt on Simply Be’s website with 50% off, I had to make it mine. Pairing the skirt with red seemed like a natural choice although I could see myself wearing a cobalt blue with it in the future. I wanted to add some ”edge” up my look so I wore my faux leather jacket from Kohls to “toughen” it up (Me tough?! Ha! I still sleep with a night light! ). If the jacket looks familiar to you, I wore the green one here. Lets just say, I’m slightly enamored with the jacket 
I want to thank all of you for your wonderful and encouraging comments on my previous post “Change is Gonna Come”. This might sound a little corny, but I feel closer to you ladies after reading your responses. Again thank you for being the BEST readers in the world!!!
Are you a fan of dogs/houndstooth?
Have a great evening!
Skirt: Simply Be
Blouse: Ann Taylor Loft
Jacket: Kohls (here and get an additional 10% off with TENBLOG; this code can be combined with other Kohls codes)
Necklace: Lord & Taylor
Wedges: Bandolino
Bracelet: H&M
Back in Black
Happy Thursday all!
I want apologize for my lack of blogging this week. I got KOed by the flu earlier this week and just returned to work today. I feel 100% better now and so happy to be able t0 breathe out of both nostrils!
The dress I’m wearing today is from the Sean Anthony Designs Fall Collection. I bought this dress during their trunk show at BellaNOR Boutique last Saturday evening. BellaNOR is a wonderful plus size boutique here in Philadelphia featuring many labels such as Monif C, Igigi and Kioynna. I’ve driven past the boutique a few times and wanted to stop in but never had the chance so the trunk show was the perfect opportunity to check it out.
I was immediately drawn to the dress because I don’t own a LBD! (bad blogger, bad! LOL). Another thing that drew me in was the asymmetrical neckline. Usually plus size dresses have either a vee or scoop neck so this was different. The dress accentuates your curves but it isn’t tight or constricting. The comfortable knit material has great stretch to it which didn’t ride up when I walked. The length is appropriate for work and looks great with heels. It’s a dress that can easily go from day to night with a switch of shoes and accessories.
I paired my dress with gold accessories and my leopard print kitten heels (which are so comfy I want to wear them everyday!) to finish my outfit. I would definitely recommend you check out Sean Anthony Designs. The collection offers quality clothing at affordable prices. We need to support designers who want to provide stylish, good quality clothing to curvy women . Also if you are in the Philadelphia area, please visit BellaNOR Boutique. The boutique provides a much needed space where the plus size consumer can feel wonderful about herself and her body.
Have a wonderful evening!
Dress: Sean Anthony Designs
Shoes: Nine West
Necklace: Macy’s
Bracelets: Ann Taylor Loft
Its Hard to Say Goodbye
TGIF all!
Since today is the last day of summer, I wanted to say goodbye by wearing a fun, colorful outfit. This summer I took my love for color to new heights and wore combinations I wouldn’t have dared to try last year. I was bolder and more creative with my clothing choices. Heck I even posted a picture of myself in a bathing suit !
So farewell summer, Ill see you again next year!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Buh Bye!
Cardigan: Old Navy
Pants: Avenue (here on SALE!!!)
Shirt: Ann Taylor Loft
Flats: Libby Edelman
Necklace: Gap Outlet
Bracelet: NY & Co.
Summer Rewind
Happy Monday all!
Now that Fall is finally here , I wanted to take a look back at my favorite Summer outfits. These outfits were special to me because I have never been this colorful and happy wearing Summer clothes! I used to dread Summer dressing but now I look forward to next year and more fashion fun!
What was your favorite outfit you wore this Summer?
Have a wonderful day!
Old is New Again
Happy Wednesday all!
The thing I love about fashion is that old always becomes new again. I bet if you look in your closet, you probably have clothes you bought years ago that are now trendy. The lace pencil skirt I’m wearing today is a prime example of this. I bought this skirt back in 2002 when I needed a dressy outfit for the Captain’s Ball on a Caribbean cruise. Over the years I was tempted to give the skirt away, but something always stopped me. Last week I was flipping through my People Style Watch magazine and I came upon an article announcing that lace was “in”. BINGO! I instantly thought of this skirt and decided to wear it to work. Looking at the skirt you would never know it is 10 years old! So go, shop your closet and see what you have there. You might be surprised at what you might find!
And for those readers in the Tri State area , don’t forget Skinny Minority & Macy’s (1300 Market Street) Fashion Night Out event in Center City. The event will start at 6:30pm in the Women’s Department on the 2nd Floor. There will be giveaways, delicious eats and fun all around, so please come out and support! Plus I’ll be walking the runway! Woo hoo!!!
Have a wonderful evening!!!
Skirt: Maggy London
Blouse: Ann Taylor Loft
Bracelet: Gap Outlet
Wedges: BCBGeneration
