About dang time!

Being a lady of fluffiness I like to know that those who are supposed to market to us are actually marketing to us, and not frumpy person. I get so frustrated when shopping sometimes because the stores that are supposed to cater to my fashion needs are lacking. I'm on a budget which means I don't have the ability to spend over $100 on an outfit yet alone a shirt (oh believe me there was a time when I only had to worry about paying a bill or two, and everything else was for me to blow). So, when I saw that places like Dots and Old Navy were actually marketing to the fuller figures with actually not having them go for broke, I can honestly say I was a little upset at those who were ahead of the game at one point in time.

can be found at http://loop18.lanebryant.com/home.jsp

Ashley Stewart used to be my spot to get tops in high school because I mean shoot I was a D with broad shoulders, all of those other tops would have me looking like the Hulk. lol I was also a size 16, and even after extreme working out my senior year I went down to a solid 14 (hey what can I say I had curves, muscles and fat lol). My main spot was Lane Bryant because of the variety, and I didn't look like a senior citizen. The years went by, and it looked like LB was losing her spunk. She was turning into my go to spot for sturdy work clothes, and jeans that would adjust to my body without making it hard to breathe. Eventually I moved on to places like Torrid and online retailers like Kyonna (again that was when I only had to pay a cell phone bill or the cable bill lol). Thank goodness LB saw they were lacking in fashion, and that their competition was getting their once loyal customers. I might be late on it, but here is Loop 18 geared to their teen/young adult customers. I hope they are going to keep things current because that just defeats the purpose to not be ahead of the fashion curve for your young customers. Hopefully I can now find a pair of stretch jeans that won't cut off my circulation, or leave me looking like a pop-over. lol I will still shop Dots for simple items like simple shirtdress under $25 (factoring in plus size prices and taxes).

I think I have officially

Stopped watching Style channel! WTHeck??? I used to follow fashion, but now that I am a wife who shares the cable with the hubby I have truly been out of the loop. I feel like Charlie Brown kicking the football and missing for some reason. I vow that for this Fashion Week my tail is going to WATCH @ least 3 reports on Fashion Week! lol
P.S. This is going to happen in between True Blood and my homework....and being a Mommy.

So is Navy the new black for this season?

I'm all for black's confused sibling, but can you really replace a classic? I will accept it as a stand in, but never will that step child replace my black! lol
Here are some pieces that could be alternates for me.

$108 can be found @ igigi.com


$29 can be bought at Ashley Stewart


Dickies that can be purchased at Torrid for $48


of course I couldn't forget the shoes...also can be purchased at Torrid for $32.

Make sure you choose the right accents/accessories (gold bangles, pewter neckclaces, or silver hoops) just to keep it simple.

Fall Trends 2009

Knowing that we are in a recession, I've been trying to find looks for my plush women that won't break the bank.
1) Hot Pink...never knew that it would be considered a color for autumn, but according to glamour it's one of the colors to have. Now me, I'm all about accessories and shoes. I'm will not buy hot pink, even though it's one of my favorite colors, in something outside of accessories.



2) One shoulder dresses...for the fall? It might not work in every region, but I do know for our area we have Indian Summers.

(lookey here, found one that covers two trends in one)

3) Leather Pants

*found these on alloy.com
4) Chain-covered booties, which I think are really cute
*not really chain, but chainish lol*

5) Peep-toe pumps

6) Kimono Tops and Dresses


7) lace---anything lace, tops, dresses, scarves, just not tacky


8)plaid, but hasn't that been around for a minute?

9) tribal print


10) chocolates and grays, which sounds more like fall to me (not that hot pink lol)

Hopefully this will help you to add onto your wardrobe. Most of these were under $100, but knowing some of my audience finding it under $50 is a possibility.