tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25400531590479025592024-03-13T23:38:20.218-04:00CurvoutureErinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-31569930333659412402013-11-06T13:30:00.001-05:002013-11-06T13:30:43.729-05:00Hitting the trends!<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So sad that the pleather stripe isn't showing up in these pics... its there, I swear!</td></tr>
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I was so afeard of these leggings when I bought them, because I thought I would be limited to wearing them with long tunic sweaters and knee-high boots, but now that I see the pictures, I think they will be far more versatile than that. They fit less like skintight leggings, and more like skinny pants.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh, if only those earrings were a little duskier, they'd be peeeeerfect!</td></tr>
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So, this outfit... I am trying to remember the genesis. Oh yes, I wanted to wear something comfy, because my lungs are still in revolt, and I feel like crap, but after three weeks of no f*cks given, I really HAD to make a bit more of an effort. Ya, so I lied last post.. that wasn't last Friday, it was probably 3 or 4 Fridays ago... my bad. I am hitting quite a few Fall '13 trends, and they aren't even clashing! <a href="http://blogs.slice.ca/fall-trends-9-shades-of-grey/" target="_blank">Grey</a>, check, <a href="http://www.stylelist.ca/2013/09/18/fall-fashion-trends-2013-oxblood/" target="_blank">oxblood</a>, check, (p)<a href="http://www.thefashionspot.com/style-trends/327353-leather-trend-fall-2013/" target="_blank">leather</a> accents, check! Go me! <br />
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I'd like to chat a bit about the lippy in this post. I picked it up on a whim at Forever 21, while I was waiting in line. Impulse buy, absolutely. But, I was in the market for a berry lip color for this fall, because I don't have any in my collection yet, given that I stay very close to more neutral pinks and such. And I have to say, this lipstick is knocking my socks off! Well, it would be, if I was wearing socks. I am still resisting the wearing of socks... Back to the lipstick. Its great! It applies like velvet, so smooth, it has only the slightest loveliest scent, its super pigmented, and long wearing as well!! I feel like I should have paid way more than $4 something for it! I can't say anything about the other colors, but "Berry" is phenomenal. Actually, I think, given how cheap they are, I might go back, get all the colors, and do a Swatchey McMakeup post!<br />
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On me: <b>Pleather side panel leggings</b> <a href="http://www.rickis.com/by-category/pants/pleather-side-panel-legging/prod9055ED434347555.html" target="_blank">Ricki's </a>/ <b>White blouse</b> Old Navy (similar from <a href="http://www.rickis.com/by-category/tops/tab-sleeve-utility-blouse/prod8121WED243314918.html" target="_blank">Ricki's</a>) / <b>Short sleeved grey sweater</b> Ricki's from ages ago (similar from <a href="http://www.rickis.com/by-category/sale/cable-knit-pullover/prod8126ED513355782.html" target="_blank">Ricki's</a> now) / <b>Oxblood Almond Toe Nubuck pumps</b> <a href="http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/Shoes/Heels/entity/pc/2115/c/0/sc/2848/240124.uts" target="_blank">Charlotte Russe</a> / Lip color stick <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?br=f21&category=beauty&productid=1002246201&SizeChart=" target="_blank">Forever 21</a> in "Berry"</div>
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-17444359270692269652013-11-05T16:34:00.000-05:002013-11-05T21:23:05.978-05:00Last Friday, casually<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfYv7BCeOz_l3nEqozJ_uAaIYNEnQV0xEcfP1F7PnFln0gBrM_Ls7sTVP34EdBLp7Zb6KK-Oe1ZDj8MSPOB6IsOAEx5tZhvHFsCJAV8T1kLh-arm2dTlE8JxIP0YdsJTuEHVtwXfTnuM/s640/blogger-image-1040457741.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEfYv7BCeOz_l3nEqozJ_uAaIYNEnQV0xEcfP1F7PnFln0gBrM_Ls7sTVP34EdBLp7Zb6KK-Oe1ZDj8MSPOB6IsOAEx5tZhvHFsCJAV8T1kLh-arm2dTlE8JxIP0YdsJTuEHVtwXfTnuM/s640/blogger-image-1040457741.jpg" /></a>Friday. Even though every day at my office can be casual, I guess I just have this Friday thing in my head. Its the day before the weekend, and we just need to get through it, so lets get through it as comfortably as possible, yes?<br />
Just wearing my old-faithfuls (the jeans) from Torrid, and this shirt that I inherited from my friend, the one that hands me down stuff. The blouse is from Old Navy, and its one of those shirts that I am SO glad my friend decided she didn't like. First, I have almost nothing in navy, and second, I love the little details on it.<br />
You probably can't see very well, because the photography is so weak, but there is pleating at the bottom, gathering at the top, and a keyhole neckline thing going on.<br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-30697151432228455592013-11-04T13:03:00.000-05:002013-11-04T13:03:52.390-05:00I love my Boyfriend...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_zofboO2JhsHldrcmlivUy1I2z6cRUbI3ZeI_eTlSF7f-8Id1LFfFqSAcCLarbmIZzvfGIjJ7BxHeVGf78Z3Xn5J9hsTy_Rd-IPpnFoqfjDgsDx56sp3_YSGP3s5fy6OvKdhjye7PO0/s640/blogger-image--1539858474.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR_zofboO2JhsHldrcmlivUy1I2z6cRUbI3ZeI_eTlSF7f-8Id1LFfFqSAcCLarbmIZzvfGIjJ7BxHeVGf78Z3Xn5J9hsTy_Rd-IPpnFoqfjDgsDx56sp3_YSGP3s5fy6OvKdhjye7PO0/s640/blogger-image--1539858474.jpg" /></a>...jeans, so much. Seriously. I've been coveting these jeans since last Spring, and I finally have them, and they are just as awesome as I was hoping they would be. I have been wearing these non-stop since I got them. Honestly, they are so awesome. This isn't really the best outfit to introduce you to these jeans, since I am not loving this styling, but the one thing I AM loving is the combination of fancy-bitch heels with the distressed and relaxed jeans. I have an AWESOME outfit in my head that includes these jeans, but I haven't actually gotten around to wearing it yet, since I have been sick as a dog for over two weeks, and its all I can do to drag my ass to work, let alone have the gumption to get myself all gussied up.<br />
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Look at that, two old-timey expressions in one sentence... This is a banner day my friends!<br />
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So, I humbly request that you hang in their with me while I try to beat this cold/cough, and I hope to get back on my regularly scheduled irregular scheduling of posts.<br />
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Pray for me. Seriously. This cough is KILLING me!<br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-38034606215384141422013-10-22T13:12:00.000-04:002013-10-22T13:12:09.355-04:00Best jeans ever<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHbB3AuVeGePW7o4STCi_J2KwUeRJJcFanTH705-UEhRZfY5lQRr5f35sa_ZKYDmyEzYoKzKpqfuSdnTupuuls63inlxjvbdZiipT6IaNN3yKC8KlHjb5_K-7b6m79-JYBLgUVT2HSUk/s640/blogger-image--1575711434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFHbB3AuVeGePW7o4STCi_J2KwUeRJJcFanTH705-UEhRZfY5lQRr5f35sa_ZKYDmyEzYoKzKpqfuSdnTupuuls63inlxjvbdZiipT6IaNN3yKC8KlHjb5_K-7b6m79-JYBLgUVT2HSUk/s640/blogger-image--1575711434.jpg" /></a>If you'll bear with me... I know that I went on and on about the Ricki's pants yesterday, but today I am going to rhapsodize about these jeans. I'll explain why I think they are the best evar, and you can take what you want from it.<br />
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I feel like, at this point, many of you might be thinking that I am in Ricki's back pocket. And to that I say, I wish... everything I am going on about, I bought with my own moolah, and Ricki's doesn't even know that I exist. Sadly. Sheeit, they don't even have a twitter account, I doubt they do blogger outreach!<br />
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But I digress. Back to the pants. For a long time, Torrid has been the only place that I have been able to find jeans that I really liked. And they haven't been replaced or anything (I just bought a pair of boyfriend jeans there that I am in LOVE with... come back and see me Friday, I think they will feature in my Casual Friday post... if not here, then definitely on my <a href="http://curvouture.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Tumblr</a>). Torrid isn't being kicked off the Queen Jean Pedestal I had them on, they are just now co-rulers. Which, if this was a real kingdom, would probably result in bloodshed, but since they are figments of my imagination... well, I'm just going to drop this metaphor now, since I've already taken it WAY too far...<br />
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I'm just going to get into why these jeans are awesome.<br />
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<li>They fit so well. Look at my ass! JUST LOOK AT IT! </li>
<li>They are a perfect marriage of slim and bootcut. Not too slim, not too flared.</li>
<li>They have the perfect amount of stretch. They are comfy to wear, and make me feel... contained? but not so much that they feel like I'm about to be eaten by a boa constrictor.</li>
<li>They stay on. Many jeans that I have are always shifting down, and I have to hike them up every 5th step or so. Not these ones. Although, I do give them a tug when I stand up from sitting. They can't help but fall a little in the back when I sit. Which brings me to my only con: when seated, they drop in the back. We're not talking plumbers crack here, but possible whale-tale sighting (if that were my thing, which I won't say they are, or aren't)</li>
<li>And all this with NO MUFFIN TOP! <b><a href="http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=mic%20drop" target="_blank">*mic drop</a></b></li>
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I had to wear these jeans today, just had to. But I wanted to still look less casual than casual. If I had my blazer unpacked from winter storage, I would have worn that, but since I didn't, I needed something else to dress up the jeans. I was in a mad rush this morning, so I didn't accessorize <strike>like I would have liked to</strike> at all, but I did manage to pull this little beaut off. When I bought this peplum top at Additionelle (first worn <a href="http://curvouture.blogspot.ca/2013/06/channelling-modern-audrey.html" target="_blank">here</a>) it was on for such a great price that I couldn't pass it up, even though I didn't see myself getting high cost-per-wear out of it. But after seeing peplum tops layered over blouses (more than once) I knew I was going to get more wear out of it. And here it is. Performing exactly as expected. I love it when that happens...<br />
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On me: <b><i>Peplum top</i></b> AdditionElle (similar below); <b><i>Jeans</i></b> Ricki's (as per below); <b><i>Blouse</i></b> Old Navy (similar below); <b><i>Shoes</i></b> Isacc Mizrahi for Target (similar below).
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<br />Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-82955948055874732462013-10-21T10:27:00.001-04:002013-10-21T10:27:42.095-04:00The Most Perfect Pants EverI think I'm in love. With an inanimate object. With these pants...<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixr7zm8yTwbDFcK2wJsw6M0T9vK6JP6Lvq2jj-ahCxyHdtVCBF3P7UdCSPj9k8-4g_QQ5wfm0KJD21iwm-V0O6PFUyeGgmZUk0ECxJznfvzus2Xw_h7yKm3etyfrGXeXanYwuwVBXNCdw/s640/blogger-image--884892967.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixr7zm8yTwbDFcK2wJsw6M0T9vK6JP6Lvq2jj-ahCxyHdtVCBF3P7UdCSPj9k8-4g_QQ5wfm0KJD21iwm-V0O6PFUyeGgmZUk0ECxJznfvzus2Xw_h7yKm3etyfrGXeXanYwuwVBXNCdw/s640/blogger-image--884892967.jpg" /></a>I am not sure if you've noticed -- even though you are undoubtedly longtime readers of this blog-- that if I've not been wearing a skirt or dress, I've been wearing jeans. Specifically, skinny jeans. Which is fine and all, but I feel like a proper wardrobe requires the inclusion of a pair of pants. Except that I can NEVER find a pair of pants that looks any good on me. They are always saggy in the butt, or too tight across the waist, or gappy in the back, or sloppy on the hips/thighs. Just, in general, not the look I would EVER be going for. Enter, Ricki's. Seriously. Ricki's and I are in the grip of a torrid love affair. I've never felt this way before... about a pair of pants. They are fitted enough to look tailored, but not so tight that they look like jeggings. They have plenty of give in them (I would guess that they are made of heavy ponte, or something like that) and they are cut like jeans, which makes them the best of both worlds. Slant pockets always gap on me, and look like shit. Have I waxed lovingly enough about these pants? I wonder if they come in grey...<br />
Onto the blouse. Here's once instance when marketing worked like a charm. I saw their "10 items 10 ways" poster in the changeroom, and this shirt looked so effortlessly classy on the model that I decided I had to have it, so I could be effortlessly classy too. I also like how its not tucked, but still looks nice. And, it will also look awesome under a blazer or cardi. Love the pattern, and the little touch of gold in the print. Just realise this means I can't wear silver jewelry with it, but fortunately, today, I wore all black jewelry. Oh, and the shoes... I have a LOT of shoes, but no black pumps at a mid height with no platform. These are just awesome. Pointy toe, atypical strappy stuff going on. Love 'em too...<br />
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On me: <b>Blouse</b> Rickis (as per below); <b>Pants</b> Ricki's (as per below); <b>Shoes</b> Charlotte Russe (as per below).</div>
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So, the dress, not a fine stripe like hers, and not as bright, but for the Fall, I like my find just fine. Also, I've wintered mine up a bit, with dark tights, and closed shoes, but this is mid-October, and I believe hers was done in early September. Again, the differences add interest, I think. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit01E3RBsb6c9o-YXmGmUiZpNkhkGAE5OG8s8Dr12s1FYlp6Qan9NwS1-CPG0HXauySgxtUo9_2TZUzzUvJ1e1cF2Tx0WZKPSvcRAQmdFjOwnW2wJT8iizgEPRe5bZBMd_GaVDmrvV37Q/s640/blogger-image-362536627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit01E3RBsb6c9o-YXmGmUiZpNkhkGAE5OG8s8Dr12s1FYlp6Qan9NwS1-CPG0HXauySgxtUo9_2TZUzzUvJ1e1cF2Tx0WZKPSvcRAQmdFjOwnW2wJT8iizgEPRe5bZBMd_GaVDmrvV37Q/s640/blogger-image-362536627.jpg" /></a>As for the Ricki's dress, here's my only criticism of it. Its a shift dress, which means that its less shaped than another might be. On the positive side, the dress is cut so that, from the front, your waist is visible, so that's good. However, for me, from the side view, there is no shape to the back. I figure it needs darts (or a belt, as I did here) to be able to see the curve from the back to the butt (let's be frank) and for me, I feel like I really need to see that concave curve in order to not feel dumpy looking. But that's just me.<br />
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Other than that, no complaints about this dress. the ponte is nice and thick, but not restricting, and the details (the back zipper, which you can't see under my hair, derp) are nice. <br />
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On me: <b>Dress</b> Ricki's (as per below); <b>Blouse</b> Old Navy (comparable below); <b>Tights</b> Unknown (comparable below); <b>Shoes</b> Aldo (as per below); <b>Ring/Earrings/Necklace</b> (as bracelet) Old Navy (comparables below); <b>Belt</b> Reitmans (comparable below).</div>
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-33277315278090286322013-10-11T09:56:00.000-04:002013-10-11T09:56:18.231-04:00Not Quite Winter White<br />
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I eschewed, and I do mean eschewed, yellow gold for soooooo long. I mean, I HATED it, and now, I am finding that I don't have enough in my repertoire. Darn it... have to go shopping... Paired this with my beloved leopard print shoes (which I got last year from Target), and thought the gold pieces would look nice in the mix.<br />
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Oh, and the nailpolish... I know I am going to rue the day I put it on, once it comes down to worrying it off my nails (damn glitter polish) but I was in the mood for something different, and dark (ish).<br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-14683718650162487392013-10-08T11:27:00.000-04:002013-10-08T11:27:33.999-04:00My Top 5 (+1) Fall 2013 TrendsFall is pretty much upon us, more or less, well, sort of. In the mornings...<br />
Anywhere, here are my top 5 trending elements of the Fall 2013 season that I am going to try and incorporate into my wardrobe!<br />
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1. <b>Menswear fabrics:</b> Houndstooth, plaids; those patterns are going to be prominent this season. I've already seen red highland plaid leggings out and about, and while I probably won't be brave enough to try those, there are more subtle plaid leggings like the ones from Reitmans, I have already picked up the houndstooth dress from Target.<br />
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2. <b>Winter White:</b> It's long past Labour Day, but we don't have to hiss at white like a vampire shrinking at the sun. Provided you wear your whites in a way that doesn't scream Summer (like, say, a pair of capris), you should be good. I have a cable knit off-the-shoulder sweater from Torrid that I can't wait to wear this winter, and I have a crisp white blazer from Addition-Elle that will be making an appearance also. Or, heavens to betsy, this to-die-for moto jacket from City Chic...<br />
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3. <b>Peplum:</b> Yes! Still alive and kicking. One of my pieces that I bought last year from Forever 21+ is back in stock this year! Glad to be able to be getting better cost-per-wear out of those peplum pieces that I thought might have been a one-season wonder.<br />
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4. <b>Leather: </b>A lot of the leather I've seen has been as an accent to a piece. I've seen a lot of leather arms on fabric jackets, like the Ricki's one, below. Or, how about the pleather accents on the leggings from Ricki's? Or, knit arms and leather bodice? Or, go full leather. The options are endless. The leather waist dress is... just...<br />
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5. <b>Military:</b> This is a harder one for me, because I feel like military lends itself more often to casual option, but this jacquard jacket from Ricki's might find itself in my closet.<br />
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6. The Color Grey: Will grey be the new black for Fall 2013? Too soon to tell for sure, but it seems like Emerald isn't quite ready to give up its Color of 2013 crown yet, either.<br />
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This dress was also the perfect opportunity to wear my new Aldo heels. Also, super classic. I love that they are so matte, so that when I am wearing skirts/dresses with tights this winter, the shoes will just melt into the leg, creating an illusion of length and leanness that I am so covetous of. Wasn't sure how warm it was going to be, so topped it with a crisp white cardigan from Costco (seriously, I love their clothing section. Even though things often do go up to my size, when they do, they do so for a seriously reasonable price). And then, I had to make sure I was wearing my newest Essie polish, which is actually from a 2007 collection I think.... but, OK, bear with me here... That color, the dusty rose, I associate with a certain type of older ladies. I also associate wealth, class, and Chanel with a certain type of older ladies. Think, <a href="https://www.google.ca/search?q=lucille+bluth&rlz=1C5CHFA_enCA504CA504&es_sm=119&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=btRSUsrLOK2g4APbr4Fg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1095&bih=538&dpr=1" target="_blank">Lucille Bluth</a>, but without the excessive drinking, emotional distance, and questionable mothering skills. So I just thought it was a perfect match for this ensemble. Light enough to be feminine, but dusty enough to be "Autumn". There you go, the method to my madness.<br />
On me: <b>Dress</b> <a href="http://www.target.com/p/merona-women-s-ponte-crossover-neckline-dress-assorted-colors/-/A-14587738#prodSlot=large_1_4" target="_blank">Target</a>; <b>Cardigan</b> Kersh via Costco; <b>Shoes</b> <a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/women/shoes/high-heels/97658203-butimba/98?cm_mmc=Affiliate-_-LS1-_-10-_-Hy3bqNL2jtQ&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-ZYchS40dAaMM0l4VjwIPJw" target="_blank">Aldo</a>; <b>Necklace/Ring</b> Unknown<br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-84331673178294791972013-10-03T09:42:00.001-04:002013-10-03T09:45:19.949-04:00Oh, so classy!<br />
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On me: <b>Dress</b> <a href="http://www.rickis.com/by-category/sale/chain-print-wrap-dress/prod9182WB1133ITYWRP.html" target="_blank">Ricki's</a>; <b>Shoes</b> Franco Sarto via some discount shoe warehouse, about 5 years ago; <b>Bracelet/Ring</b> Unknown<br />
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As I posted on FB today, I'm not sure if I am concerned about the implications of global warming, or just happy that its already October, and I don't have to wear socks yet...<br />
Now, this remix is a legit one. <a href="http://curvouture.blogspot.ca/2013/02/bandage-skirt.html" target="_blank">When I wore this skirt last</a>, it was styled completely differently! It was February, it was cold out, and here I am wearing it in a much lighter way.<br />
The shirt isn't really much of a remix, <a href="http://curvouture.tumblr.com/post/55642971597/coming-out-of-vacation-mode-is-hard-and-a-slow" target="_blank">I wore it with a denim skirt</a>... pretty much the same look...except, I wore it with flats, so yeah, totally different look, and IT COUNTS. ;)<br />
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On me: <b>Top</b> Old Navy; <b>Skirt</b> Ricki's; <b>Shoes</b> Unknown; <b>Necklace</b> Some random boutique in LA; <b>Earrings</b> No idea.</div>
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I will warn you that voting for the Addition-Elle "I've Got Great Genes" Model Search commences on October 10, and I will be spamming (can I spam my own account?) with requests for votes. I'm not usually one for such blatant self-promotion, but I think (based on the rampant self-promoting habits of at least one other successful plus-size blogger) that its something that is required in order to acquire a place on the map. Makes sense.<br />
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On me: <b>Shirt</b> Request (via IDK where...); <b>Cami</b> Old Navy; <b>Capris</b> Old Navy (Flirt cut); <b>Shoes</b> Charlotte Russe; <b>Necklace</b> So Old, I don't have any idea; <b>Lippy</b> Maybelline Color Whisper in Pinup Peach (which I only mention because I just got this color, and even though Fall is for deep berry shades, I LOVE the Pinup Peach. Such a nice "your lips but better" color.</div>
Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-59877539050245152652013-09-26T08:40:00.001-04:002013-09-26T08:47:12.512-04:00Remixing, part deux.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DjAwWIKo0RfbRmb4wKnAD6pQPvhMHvD3LuzVYguxOs7VTk0yj6aEGvwe6j3Z9AlxDzuDAHUtqt0oCW2EsXZvqzNQP5kmFQpXv55ngXn7mOqgu_4ft75o-PSRglyhO-FVmyUR_q-hAfw/s1600/2013-09-23+07.59.10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3DjAwWIKo0RfbRmb4wKnAD6pQPvhMHvD3LuzVYguxOs7VTk0yj6aEGvwe6j3Z9AlxDzuDAHUtqt0oCW2EsXZvqzNQP5kmFQpXv55ngXn7mOqgu_4ft75o-PSRglyhO-FVmyUR_q-hAfw/s640/2013-09-23+07.59.10.jpg" width="640" /></a>As its coming to the end of the season, and I have exhausted my Summer wardrobe, two things are happening: its getting slightly cooler, allowing for more layering pieces, and I am being forced (although not under duress-like) to remix the wardrobe, try wearing things in different combinations, and different ways. This dress, I originally wore as it turned to Spring,<a href="http://curvouture.blogspot.ca/2013/06/a-look-mint-for-spring.html" target="_blank"> in this look</a>. This "Fall" look isn't dramatically different, all I am doing is wearing black instead of white and neutral with it, but it does change the look, regardless. I guess the "remix" doesn't have to be dramatic to be effective. I really do want to try and wear things a little differently than I did the first time, or even differently than they were originally intended. I've been seeing a lot of button-up-the-back shirts (designed intentionally that way) but I've also seen cardigans worn backwards, as a pullover, with the buttons up the back. Clever, and just the right amount of daring if you ask me. But I like it. I might even do it...<br />
And as I research for a picture to link you to, I see that this is hardly a new thing. I shouldn't be surprised, fashion is predictably cyclical. But, aside from <a href="http://www.thehousewifewannabe.com/2012/07/go-ahead-wear-it-backwards.html" target="_blank">seeing it mentioned last year</a>, apparently, the kids used to do it a lot in the 50s. Cardigan backward, tweed skirt. Sounds nice. <a href="http://news.medill.northwestern.edu/chicago/news.aspx?id=216382" target="_blank">Here's a link</a> to an interesting article about the trend's recent upswing. And <a href="http://ashleystewartblog.tumblr.com/post/61881380805/repost-from-thickgrlscloset-in-our-signaturebyas" target="_blank">here's</a> the Tumblr post that originally piqued my interest.<br />
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On me: <b>Dress</b> Xhiliration by Target (old); <b>Cardigan</b> <a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?pid=638143013&locale=en_CA&kwid=1&sem=false&vid=1&sdReferer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oldnavy.ca%2Fproducts%2Fwomens-cardigan.jsp" target="_blank">Old Navy</a>; <b>Necklace</b> Le Chateau (old); <b>Shoes</b> Franco Sarto via some show discount place in LA... VERY old)</div>
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It has begun! Slowly, but slowly, I will begin adding new pieces to my wardrobe for the new season. I expect to have a much bigger haul once I get over to the nearest Torrid, Stateside, but for the moment, allow me to introduce my new black crew neck cardigan ( I can't believe I don't have a black cardigan! Or, didn't rather...) and chiffon snakeskin print blouse. I have big plans for these pieces. They'll be remixed a lot this season. Feel free to make any suggestions, of course!<div>
Not too much to say about this, except the funny part of this, is that throughout the day, I decided these shoes were a bust. The toe is so long and pointy, that it actually catches on the low-pile industrial carpet throughout my office. I was all ready to Value Village these suckers... until... Tumblr and Beaucoo peeps are drooling over these bad boys! So, obvs, I need to reconsider getting rid of them. If they still piss me off the next time I wear them though... they might be subject to a giveaway or something!</div>
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On me: <b>Blouse</b> <a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=5597&pid=926725&vid=8&scid=926725143" target="_blank">Old Navy</a>; <b>Cardigan</b> <a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=638143003" target="_blank">Old Navy</a>; <b>Pants</b> Target (old); <b>Shoes</b> Frederick's of Hollywood (very old).<br /><img height="45" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v512/ErinRFabac/sig.jpg" /></div>
Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-92009858159128551762013-09-17T09:01:00.001-04:002013-09-17T09:01:54.047-04:00The Remix edition<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_whjsTLrEdECGZ_yDOkIU5NcIiFZuXtdl1AmfgpV4m63iGjRZ-D9dIsmSqlBPhK0jUsaJkQhbtC2EOPUM8GVZBEEv_2xO9AIyE8zZt678dvXFqwhjwTENiZD65s3WsBNgGntFHrNvjw4/s640/blogger-image--270393759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_whjsTLrEdECGZ_yDOkIU5NcIiFZuXtdl1AmfgpV4m63iGjRZ-D9dIsmSqlBPhK0jUsaJkQhbtC2EOPUM8GVZBEEv_2xO9AIyE8zZt678dvXFqwhjwTENiZD65s3WsBNgGntFHrNvjw4/s640/blogger-image--270393759.jpg" /></a>I've been pretty awful in the "remix" department. I have a shitton of clothes (relatively speaking) and I find that I always fall back on the combination that I originally put together. But, I am going to try and remedy that, and my first attempt is this skirt, that I previously wore <a href="http://curvouture.blogspot.ca/2013/07/mental-high-fives-all-day.html" target="_blank">here</a> with a denim top and yellow statement necklace. I really loved that outfit, and I am feeling pretty good about this one too, so for an $8 skirt, this is working out to be a pretty stellar addition to my wardrobe.<br />
The shirt I wore originally <a href="http://curvouture.blogspot.ca/2013/03/70s-rock-chick.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and unlike the skirt, which is styled pretty similarly in both these outfits, the shirt is worn totally differently. I couldn't help myself when it came to the earrings and bracelet though... those are the same in the first outfit. I guess I just associate certain things with each other, subconsciously. Going to try and do more and more remixing, as I can't be the only one who needs to work on getting more wear out of their wardrobe. I'd love to see your examples of remixing too! Tweet me some!<br />
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On me: <b>Shirt</b> Walmart; <b>Skirt</b> Chaus via Winners; <b>Earrings/bracelet</b> WetSeal; <b>Shoes</b> Suzy Shier; <b>Belt</b> Torrid.</div>
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something" that you try on (jean jacket/jumpsuit/fit and flare dress/pair of skinnies) doesn't ring your bell, don't give up on it... it might just be the wrong cut on that particular piece.
I've gotten SO much wear out of this jacket... <a href="http://curvouture.tumblr.com/post/55693084493/i-have-a-feeling-the-rest-if-this-week-will-follow" target="_blank">here's</a> an example. Pretty similar outfit, but it even works with shorter dresses! </div>
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On me: <b>Dress</b> walmart;<b> Jean jacket</b> Forever21+; <b>Shoes</b> Old Navy (all a few seasons old)</div>
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But what did I see to my GREAT surprise! The plus section at my local mall (Limeridge, in Hamilton, ON) is HUGE! I think that almost everything that I had seen online was in the store. From crazy leggings, to dresses, to jackets, the whole 9. It was so nice to see. So I took a ton of stuff into the changing room to try on. I posted the whole gnarly experience (I say gnarly, because my hair was not looking fab, no makeup, etc) on the <a href="http://curvouture.tumblr.com/post/59910948565/went-to-the-mall-checked-out-the-new-forever-21" target="_blank">tumblr site that I post on.</a> Added reviews, in terms of fit and sizing. Go check it out over there. Of all the stuff I tried, the only thing that said "BUY ME" was this dress, and mostly because it ended up being $10 after the discount. I've been itching to try a "<a href="http://honeybeeinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/08/starburst.html" target="_blank">Kaleah Bee</a>" look too, and this fit the bill. Her specialité is a fit & flare dress under a cardigan. She has that shit down to a fine art, and this is my attempt.<br />
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<b>On me</b>: <b>Dress</b> Forever21+. <b>Cardigan</b> Costco, <b>Belt</b> Aldo, <b>Shoes</b> Alfred Sung via Value Village, <b>Necklace</b> Claires,Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-65483009146307612872013-09-04T11:41:00.000-04:002013-09-04T11:41:34.084-04:00Late Summer Floral...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghL4maGTk40mYidIJbCDbZdHJCaH2TKyqn-mPSYAluZBpChyJQv1892Yqyc_P2QjAU0iZKatGsa_zEc_kTtDs-n4_o3t5nYFjxtHiyIcO_vNVzz4htlopUchE4Ah4UM-TMb6bN2TfQoI0/s640/blogger-image-1060596354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghL4maGTk40mYidIJbCDbZdHJCaH2TKyqn-mPSYAluZBpChyJQv1892Yqyc_P2QjAU0iZKatGsa_zEc_kTtDs-n4_o3t5nYFjxtHiyIcO_vNVzz4htlopUchE4Ah4UM-TMb6bN2TfQoI0/s640/blogger-image-1060596354.jpg" /></a>So. Its happened. Summer... dying. Dead, actually. Really cold this morning.<br />
Wore this ensemble last week, during the death throes. Glad I finally wore it before it was too late. I've had the skirt for FOREVER. It took me a long time to figure out what to wear with it, and this isn't even the most imaginative combination! Might wear it with a chambray shirt into fall. I love love love the colors in the floral, mostly yellow and pink. And I love that there is black and grey in there too! Pencil skirts... who knew how awesome they could be?<br />
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Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-64211774996114902012013-08-30T08:00:00.000-04:002013-08-30T08:00:18.386-04:00Fall is COMING!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjILhcDSuh6HBOqy00IAHC8VYy4pegiSAy-jF2uzMxJeTFjMnQwhQ7YXGvehhyKLp5LZRH0o6UopQo4HLhufC_dUErHKrDOFzKPuL9fdxts7CYRP8L22DXhSOx97hR56gp_EPbmJ-C3q3o/s640/blogger-image-1875647642.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjILhcDSuh6HBOqy00IAHC8VYy4pegiSAy-jF2uzMxJeTFjMnQwhQ7YXGvehhyKLp5LZRH0o6UopQo4HLhufC_dUErHKrDOFzKPuL9fdxts7CYRP8L22DXhSOx97hR56gp_EPbmJ-C3q3o/s640/blogger-image-1875647642.jpg" /></a>One of those dresses that I bought last December at an incredible sale that the Bay was having on dresses. It was about dang time that I wore the thing, right? I used to be that person that wore the newly purchased item the day after I bought it, but lately I've found that I've had some pieces that have languished in my closet for too long! I think I passed on wearing this one for a while because it was such a dark brown, and I thought it better suited for Fall. Also might have had something to do with the fact that it was a bit tighter over my belleh than I originally remembered... at any rate, I finally wore it!<br />
I love pencil skirt/dresses, etc. I never was able to find one that I liked, so I never used to wear them, but I guess I tried one on, didn't like it, and thought that was going to be the way with all pencil skirts. But I was wrong! I've since found TONS that I like on me.<br />
It was kind of that way with hummous... I thought I hated it, but it just turned out that I hated bad, grocery store hummous. Then I went to a Lebanese restaurant, and discovered that hummous was actually fantastic. Just like well-fitted pencil skirts...<br />
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Before we continue to the post that I am writing, I have to alert your attention to a crazy amazing deal. <a href="https://www.lucyclothing.ca/">Lucy</a> is having an additional 40% off all of their sale. Moreover, you can snap up <a href="http://www.cherryvelvetplus.com/">Cherry Velvet's</a> <a href="https://www.lucyclothing.ca/product/?cName=&pName=Sabrina_Dress&categoryId=0&productId=1149">Sabrina Dress for all of $53.40</a>. That is a crazy deal. They have 1X's and 2X's left. If you cannot recall what the dress looks like...here it is! Modelled by me!</div>
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I fell in love with above slouchy pants from <a href="http://www.joie.com/joie/new-arrivals/sayla-pant-caviar-polka-dot?siteID=QFGLnEolOWg-3YA1N6Tax0L_MM_3KUfmfQ&ls_affid=QFGLnEolOWg&utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=traction">Joie</a>. I mean polka dots on black pants? I can have my cake and eat it, too. And spill it on my lap and not have a visible stain. I was daydreaming on the <a href="http://www.additionelle.com/">Addition-Elle</a> site, as I often do, and dang it all if there wasn't a <a href="http://www.additionelle.com/cropped-dot-print-pant/720474,default,pd.html?dwvar_720474_color=black&start=16&cgid=AE-Apparel-Pants">doppleganger!</a> I was thrilled, and they are just $59.99. </div>
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I also like to check on J Crew, to gawk at the stunning necklaces and brilliant tops. I was really taken with the striped top with the necklace attached. Since J Crew only goes to the equivalent of a 14/16, and me coming in at a 22/24, I was out of luck. However! Lands End had a similar shirt and I can easily pair it with a statement necklace and get the same effect. <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/browse/multi_product_detail.jsp?externalProductCodes=03924%3A03341%3A03701%3A03193%3A06200&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302024142&bmUID=k2Kxsmo">The J Crew shirt</a> is $78.00 and the <a href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-34-sleeve-stripe-1x1-snap-boatneck/id_257489_57">Lands End shirt</a> comes in at a $34.00. However, <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/jewelry/necklaces/PRDOVR~07773/07773.jsp?color_name=crystal">the necklace</a> is a little more costly at $71.50. It is also J Crew. </div>
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On me: <b>Pants</b> Target; <b>Top</b> Reitmans (old); <b>Shoes</b> gifted; Jewelry unknown.</div>
Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-67909323589889177602013-08-01T08:44:00.000-04:002013-08-01T08:44:42.986-04:00Casual<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8m6bKcyFktqC0hA3UPBwUuDfiEYxHUTJFvLV9HHnxeR2tjAOG8WY-pezo9Y1qWPZNwix2AVyU_TpXoHM3eq2VuvYLtyltlJIL_aJDnAgGc39bCy4YNZAry5QxsiyfJ1Ri3eQb3WlHqM/s640/blogger-image-1074290391.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR8m6bKcyFktqC0hA3UPBwUuDfiEYxHUTJFvLV9HHnxeR2tjAOG8WY-pezo9Y1qWPZNwix2AVyU_TpXoHM3eq2VuvYLtyltlJIL_aJDnAgGc39bCy4YNZAry5QxsiyfJ1Ri3eQb3WlHqM/s640/blogger-image-1074290391.jpg" /></a>I'm never really that keen on the outfits that I deem casual. Most of the time, I guess I feel (probably erroneously) that if it didn't require some effort to put together, its not really worth an OOTD post. This actually came together quite easily, and I really liked the outcome, even though its definitely filed under "casual."<br />
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God is in the details</blockquote>
they say. I really believe that, especially when it comes to what makes an outfit more than just a combination of clothes. Just a plain old pair of shorts, and an older long-sleeved top, but, the addition of the t-strap sandals and the twee little hair bow, its now... <i>an ensemble</i>. Ta-frickin'-da!<br />
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On me: <b>Shorts</b> Old Navy (this season); <b>Top</b> Old Navy (approx 3+ years old); <b>Sandals</b> Ardene (2+years old)</div>
Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16263236268762404074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540053159047902559.post-89208626821596461472013-07-29T07:20:00.000-04:002013-07-29T07:20:12.136-04:00Skirting the Comfort Zone<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlq_L4X3llZiePSpOcfOcV6n482hJA1V0Q6gLJVdU43PkvQ45d9ZSUOQ06FPfAPWXbj9TXOeKCQXGsFxAUvsJSy-DZyFy38uu558FCkkFiQi0ru6Nc1INXYINeHdumvqp2q80PCj6RQr0/s640/blogger-image-925678803.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlq_L4X3llZiePSpOcfOcV6n482hJA1V0Q6gLJVdU43PkvQ45d9ZSUOQ06FPfAPWXbj9TXOeKCQXGsFxAUvsJSy-DZyFy38uu558FCkkFiQi0ru6Nc1INXYINeHdumvqp2q80PCj6RQr0/s640/blogger-image-925678803.jpg" /></a>Or should I say jumpsuiting the comfort zone? I have a love/hate relationship with this... what IS this called? Jumpsuit? Romper? I don't know. All I know is, I tried it on COMPLETELY on a whim this one time when I was in Forever21+ about a year or so ago, and to my surprise... I liked how it looked on me. And I was drawn to it because it was a jumpsuit. A frickin' JUMPSUIT. I didn't have anything like that... no one I knew (skinnybitch or ample-bodied) had anything like that.<br />
Now, I don't pretend to be a nonconformist, or that I am way out there fashion forward, but this, this I felt was something I needed to have for some reason.<br />
And so I bought it, I have worn it, a few times. And then one time I hate it, and then one time I love it.<br />
I was actually told my the receptionist where I work as I passed "Well THAT's an interesting outfit for work!" I wasn't fazed by her comment, but it did impress upon me that this little number might be a smidge out of the ordinary. I mean, head to toe blood-red jersey?<br />
But, since I do vacillate, and love it at times, I think I'll keep it. I think jumpsuits are still relevant. Who knows, maybe I'll even buy another one...<br />
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Dang. I love technology, but here's an instance when it failed me. Failed to load, didn't realise it, and then I forgot about it! But anyway...<br />
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I had been on the hunt for a circle/skate/flared skirt for a while. I guess they don't make them for ample-bodied chicks, because, I suppose (as one employee at a certain plus-sized retailer who shall remain nameless told me once "no one wants to make their hips look any bigger..." Tsk tsk tsk). I've told you before (and I'll say it again) that I abide by the fitted over loose / loose over fitted rule. And since I am now braving the new world of tucking in shirts, I wanted a bigger skirt to balance out the tucked in t-shirt that I wanted to do. Now, I have this perfect black t-shirt from Old Navy that I've been planning FOREVER to do that with, but I couldn't find the skirt. And, sadly, I still haven't... BUT I did find this skirt, and so, with it, I was able to kill two of my fashion birds with one stone: fitted top with skater skirt, and mixing patterns. It's a little bit country, and no rock and roll, but, that's cool. It was a fluke that I ended up wearing this on Independence day (that is the other name for July 4, right?) but it worked, so I let it.<br />
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<b>On me:</b> Tee/Skirt/Shoes <b>Old Navy </b></div>
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