Fashion is my medicine

12/11/13

Be back soon

Hello all! Life has been a bit demanding lately.. Thanks for continuing to come by! Back to regularly scheduling posting this week.

11/17/13

All the leaves are gone...and in my yard

Have a great week everyone!

Houndstooth Coat: Larry Levine

Sweater: Lane Bryant

Leather skirt (very old): Lane Bryant

Black pumps: Merona via Target (these are so comfortable, very J Crew-esque)

Metallic clutch: Marc Jacobs X Neiman Marcus via Target

Cameo necklace (old): Dominique Cohen for Target (found this on Ebay)

11/10/13

Shades of blue

Blazer: Target

Turtleneck: Target

Jeans: Seven for all Mankind via Ebay

Leopard kitten pumps: Target via Ebay

Quilted bag: TJ Maxx

10/31/13

BOO!

Have a safe and Happy Halloween!

Blazer: Target

Leather and sheer shirt: Marshalls

Faux leather pants: Target

Boots: Target (no longer available) similiar here

Scarf: Alexander McQueen

Clutch: 3.1 Phillip Lim

10/27/13

Simple, chic and pink

Pink Coat: Nine West (Ebay score!)

White shirt: Foxcroft via Nordstroms

Pants: JCP (no longer available but here's another option

Black calf hair mules: Sigerson Morrison (Ebay)

Mini bag: Marshalls

10/19/13

                                                        Lace top: ASOS
                                                                         Jeans: Lane Bryant
                                                                     Studded flats: Rampage
                                                             Handbag: Ralph Lauren
                                                                           Sunglasses: Michael Kors

10/14/13

Laid back Sunday

Hello all! Quick and ultra casual post from the weekend. I started school and work has been very busy.  I am going to put a couple outfit posts up through the week and put a little more thought into the outfits....this one was a total no-brainer.

Also, thank you to those who have stopped by and posted nice comments and sent sweet emails. SOOOOO appreciated!   You guys are very encouraging!

Thank you again for stopping by!

                                                   Camo hat: Target
                                                   Sweater: Marshalls
                                                   Cami: JCP
                                                   Olive jeans: Lane Bryant
                                                   Fringe booties: Target (last year)
                                                   Handbag: Mulberry

10/6/13

Autumn is here and family day out

There's not a more perfect day, than the days I spend with just my family. My husband and I have such hectic schedules, that to have these moments is everything. I thought it would be fun to head to the annual Applefest in Weston, which is a little town about 45 minutes northwest of K.C. I love those small cities tucked away with a lot of history. In fact, Weston is on the Lewis and Clark Trail, which is one of my favorite historical stories. Beautiful homes from the 1800's line many of the streets that surround the center of this little gem . A great day trip had by all!

It was a pretty crisp afternoon, so I dressed for total comfort. Probably the most interesting part of my outfit, if interesting is even the correct word, was my favorite go-to Phillip Lim for Target bag (no longer available online or stores, but in abundance on Ebay) and Target quilted jacket I picked up recently.

10/1/13

Tuxedo pants for curvy figures

I really love a great fitting tuxedo pant. I find it a bit challenging as a plus-size woman to find a pair that really suits me in fit and style. Alas, I found these Target, Mossimo pants ankle pants that fit me so well, I had to buy 4 other pair in different colors.

The black and white tux pants, I scored on Ebay which were last season's from Sears. And while I am on the subject of Sears, I want to encourage you ladies, if you haven't already, to stop by a Sears or your local JCP to peruse the racks. These stores have quite a few gems for the fuller-figure. I know Sears and JCP may seem old school, but I'm telling you, they have truly stepped up their game in the women's department. I actually find items in JCP that rival ASOS any day! JCP also has some amazing clearance in their departments as the season's transition that shouldn't be missed.

                                                            Outfit 1:
Pants: Target
                                                      Shirt: Foxcroft via Nordstroms
                                                      Midi-heels: YSL
                                                      Tuxedo jacket: Lane Bryant
                                                      Handbag: Phillip Lim for Target

Outfit 2: (B&W)
Tuxedo jacket: ASOS (last season)
                                                      Cami: JCP (old)
                                                      Pants: Sears/Worthington (last season)
                                                      Sandals: Kelsi Dagger
Watch: Coach

9/30/13

Jenna Lyons camo inspired outfit Part 2: Curvy perspective

Hello! Here's part 2 of the Jenna Lyons inspired outfit post done the curvy way. It was a really beautiful day in K.C. and the camo pants were a perfect choice for the already falling leaves. Sad to see summer go, but ready for all the fun fall/winter clothes to come!



                                                         Top: Target
                                                                           Camo pants: JCP
                                                              Booties: Nine West
        Jacket: Lane Bryant
                                                                 Clutch: Phillip Lim

9/29/13

Jenna Lyons inspired outfit Part 1: Curvy perspective

I am a huge fan of Jenna Lyons. I appreciate her no-nonsense approach to dressing and her perfect take on the modern classic look. She seemed like a natural choice, based on what I personally gravitate to when making a purchase. Here's my curvy way of styling her look, which were items I'd had in my closet forever. My leopard jacket is probably my most favorite thing I own and yet I don't take it out for a spin too often. Think I need to change that. Part 2 tomorrow!

   Jacket: Lane Bryant
                                                               Shirt: Lane Bryant
                                                              Jeans: Old Navy
                                                        Peep toe booties: Nine West
                                                                Clutch: 3.1 Phillip Lim
                                                              Glasses: Loaner from the husband

9/24/13

Going green

To say that I am obsessed with Target is putting it mildly! They have been hitting it out of the park lately with the plus-size clothing online here. Still hoping someday they will expand their line in the stores for us curvier women, but I am taking note that they are duplicating a lot of their standard size clothing and making it available to their size 16w-24w audience....finally!

Now onto my other obsession...my doggies, Honey and Sugar, getting in on the act.

                                                               Blazer: Target
                                                               Pants: Target
                                                               Cami: Jcp
                                                               Heels: Target
                                                               Handbag: Louis Vuitton
                                                               Sunglasses: Chloe