Lovely words from a lovely woman. Love Kiah's look too! It's urban, country, sophisticated, and earthy all at once.
Hate and anger towards others and/or towards ourselves can so easily eat away at who we are. Meagan discusses how overcoming her hate has made her a happier person.
Sally offers tips on how we can learn to love our bodies and ourselves.
Isabel calls for inclusion and catering to by the fashion industry of "medium-sized" women. I say the more diversity in the fashion industry, the better!!
Love the proportions and shapes of Karla's look. I appreciate the love of black...hard to resist the allure of a simple, polished all-black look during the summer/spring...impossible in the fall/winter.
Love the mix of black, soft grey, and fuschia in this outfit. We should all have at least one outfit that makes us feel this amazing!
As I turn 36 tomorrow, I have been reflecting a bit on my own growth and transformation over the last few years and how this confidence has played into my style. Marie echoes this idea that confidence does truly grow with age and with some positive efforts. Confidence is what makes us reach for that shorter skirt, amazing pair of jeans, motorcycle boots, stilettos, whatever it is that makes us feel like the best possible version of ourselves; and more importantly, it's what allows us to see ourselves accurately and lovingly in all our flawed and gorgeous fabulosity.
Yes, Confidenceville is a pretty terrific place to live. We always welcome newcomers, and the locale is perfect - just up Assurance Road from Sasstown, and you can see the gorgeous Feisty Mountain in the horizon.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Cozy Day to Night
Happy Monday, everyone!
Hope you all had a great weekend. I spent the past weekend getting some much needed R&R; 'twas a blissfully lazy time. :-)
As pictured, today's look works well for evening, but this outfit is actually a tweak on a recent work look. I wore this same outfit to work last week, but changed the accessories a bit to make the look more modest and conservative for work.
For work, I paired the outfit with ankle booties and a classic work tote. More importantly, I moved the belt down to the waist to create a blouson-y and less cleavage-y look.
How important is comfort to you in choosing a look?
For this sweater in another look, see here.
For these pants in other looks, see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
Hope you all had a great weekend. I spent the past weekend getting some much needed R&R; 'twas a blissfully lazy time. :-)
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| Sweater: Target (Available here) |
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| Camisole: LOFT (Available here) Belt: Torrid (Sold out on-line; May be available in stores) |
For work, I paired the outfit with ankle booties and a classic work tote. More importantly, I moved the belt down to the waist to create a blouson-y and less cleavage-y look.
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| Tuxedo stripe pants: The Limited (Similar here) |
Whether for work or play, this outfit is super comfortable, which is becoming more and more of a requisite in my book!
Shoes: Target (Available here)
Clutch: Target
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| Cuff: Express Earrings: Target |
How important is comfort to you in choosing a look?
For this sweater in another look, see here.
For these pants in other looks, see here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, and here.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Textured Neutrals
As I discussed in yesterday's outfit post, I gravitate towards neutrals in the fall and winter.
I love today's look. I mixed black, beige, and navy with touches of gold. The mix of textures, trims, fabrics, and metal details on the jacket and pants makes the outfit feel both interesting and a little more luxe.
Most importantly, this look is so comfortable! These booties are my go-to in fall and winter for their comfort and easiness, but they are starting to show some definite signs of wear. I'm worried I'm not going to be find boots this perfect any time soon!
For this military jacket in another look, see here.
For this cami in another look, see here.
For these pants in another look, see here.
For more on the military trend, see here.
P.S. Sorry for the grainy photos the last few days - getting my camera to take good pics after dark (the only time I've had to take pics) is difficult!!
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| Blazer: The Limited (Available here)Camisole: LOFT Petites (Sold out on-line; may be available in stores) |
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| Pants: The Limited (Sold out on-line; may be available in stores) |
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| Boots: Payless (old) Necklace: The Limited (Available in silver here) |
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| Earrings: The Limited Rings: Vintage and The Limited |
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| Clutch: The Limited (Available here) |
For this cami in another look, see here.
For these pants in another look, see here.
For more on the military trend, see here.
P.S. Sorry for the grainy photos the last few days - getting my camera to take good pics after dark (the only time I've had to take pics) is difficult!!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Cassential Links, 10/22/13
This layered mixed print look is so sweet and cute but still manages to look grown-up!
While the relationship between food intake and body size vary for individual women somewhat, in general, the amount of food consumed by many actresses on TV and in movies is incongruous with their body shapes. The media has worked to perpetuate a myth of the "eating actress"
Love Jennifer Lawrence for so many reasons, but I really appreciate that she is open about the insane standards placed on Hollywood actresses!
These brave women are speaking out to help break the stigma of sexual assault victims.
Cheryl manages to look both ultra sexy and ultra classy in this chic black dress!
Wondering if a Wonder Woman movie will EVER get made....
I always hated the term "nude" to refer to shades of beige and champagne. While not an attainable shoe for many of us, it's nice to see that designers, like Christian Louboutin, are more cognizant of the racism in something as seemingly benign as color naming AND actually offering flesh-tone shoes for a larger variety of women.
I recently discovered Kiah and her wonderful blog, "From the Rez to the City." Love Kiah's fierce style!
Melissa McCarthy's recent "Elle" cover sparks controversy for the continued censoring and differential treatment of those few plus-size celebs who get featured on mainstream fashion mags. For the record, she reportedly picked the outfit she wore on the cover (and she looks gorg!)
While the relationship between food intake and body size vary for individual women somewhat, in general, the amount of food consumed by many actresses on TV and in movies is incongruous with their body shapes. The media has worked to perpetuate a myth of the "eating actress"
Love Jennifer Lawrence for so many reasons, but I really appreciate that she is open about the insane standards placed on Hollywood actresses!
These brave women are speaking out to help break the stigma of sexual assault victims.
Cheryl manages to look both ultra sexy and ultra classy in this chic black dress!
Wondering if a Wonder Woman movie will EVER get made....
I always hated the term "nude" to refer to shades of beige and champagne. While not an attainable shoe for many of us, it's nice to see that designers, like Christian Louboutin, are more cognizant of the racism in something as seemingly benign as color naming AND actually offering flesh-tone shoes for a larger variety of women.
I recently discovered Kiah and her wonderful blog, "From the Rez to the City." Love Kiah's fierce style!
Melissa McCarthy's recent "Elle" cover sparks controversy for the continued censoring and differential treatment of those few plus-size celebs who get featured on mainstream fashion mags. For the record, she reportedly picked the outfit she wore on the cover (and she looks gorg!)
Lace and Colorblocking
Happy Tuesday everyone!
Today's look is a recent work look. I always seem to add black jackets to this dress, but I really do love a black and white look!
Overall, I really like this outfit. It has a simple color palette, but the textures and subtle prints add a lot of visual interest.
I tend to gravitate strongly towards neutrals in the fall and winter (especially my forever friend, black), but I also don't want to get bored with my clothes.
Adding special details keeps me from getting too bored.
I wish these tights fit better though. :-/
Most of my tights come from The Limited and fit very similarly; however, this pair is too big (hence the sagging towards bottom of the tights).
To see this dress in other looks, see here, here, and here.
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| Jacket: Target Petites (Available here and in regular sizes here) |
Overall, I really like this outfit. It has a simple color palette, but the textures and subtle prints add a lot of visual interest.
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| Dress: The Limited |
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| Boots: Payless (old) |
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| Ring: Torrid (Available here) |
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| Long earrings: Torrid (Sold out on-line; May be available in stores) Stud earrings: The Limited |
Adding special details keeps me from getting too bored.
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| Tights: The Limited (old) (Similar here) Tote: The Limited |
Most of my tights come from The Limited and fit very similarly; however, this pair is too big (hence the sagging towards bottom of the tights).
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| Belt: The Limited (Similar here) |
Monday, October 21, 2013
Go Bold, Go Casual
Hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that getting back to work today wasn't too rough!
Today was dreary here in St. Louis, so I decided to feature a colorful outfit to beat the early fall blahs!
This look is actually from the last casual Friday at my job. I like jeans, but I do not always reach for them on casual Fridays. Instead, I like to take pieces that are usually too casual for work, like this sweatshirt, and give them a little professional polish.
Casual Friday also gives me permission (at least in my own mind) to add boldness to my look by mixing red and leopard print.
Ankle booties and dangly earrings lend an edge to this outfit.
Do you like mixing red and leopard print?
If you work in a professional work environment, what do you like to wear on casual Fridays?
For this sweatshirt in another look, see here and here.
For these pants in other looks, see here, here, here, here, and here.
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| Sweatshirt: Torrid (Sold out on-line; May be available in stores) Earrings: Torrid (Sold out on-line; May be available in stores) |
This look is actually from the last casual Friday at my job. I like jeans, but I do not always reach for them on casual Fridays. Instead, I like to take pieces that are usually too casual for work, like this sweatshirt, and give them a little professional polish.
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| Pants: The Limited (Similar here) Button-down shirt (Available here) |
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| Boots: Payless (old) |
Ankle booties and dangly earrings lend an edge to this outfit.
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| Purse: Express |
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| Bracelet: New York & Company (Similar here) |
If you work in a professional work environment, what do you like to wear on casual Fridays?
For this sweatshirt in another look, see here and here.
For these pants in other looks, see here, here, here, here, and here.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Sweater Season
If you follow my blog, then you know I love jackets, but I wear very few cardigans and sweaters.
I just tend to find most sweaters boring and a little too classic for my taste. For me, the basic cardigan usually feels too conservative while most attempts at adding additional details and flair leave me cold.
I'm always looking for more unique knitwear because I do love the softness that sweaters provide. I am definitely drawn to oversized sweaters - grandpa/boyfriend cardigans, cocoon sweaters, etc. Maybe it's just the desire for comfort and warmth when the temps drop, but I always seem to opt for big cozy sweaters.
I love this tweed sweater coat because of its interesting shape. The faux leather trim adds a cool detail that makes this sweater feel a little more polished and less casual than most oversized sweaters.
Do you prefer sweaters or jackets? What shapes and styles of sweaters do you like best?
For this sweater in another look,see here.
For this blouse in other looks, see here and here.
For these pants in another look, see here.
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| Pants: The Limited (Available in other colors on-line here) |
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| Sweater: New York & Company (Similar styles here and here) |
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| Blouse: The Limited |
I love this tweed sweater coat because of its interesting shape. The faux leather trim adds a cool detail that makes this sweater feel a little more polished and less casual than most oversized sweaters.
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| Tote: New York & Company (Similar here) Shoes: Target |
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| Ring: Target |
For this sweater in another look,see here.
For this blouse in other looks, see here and here.
For these pants in another look, see here.
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