rock & ruffle

One more stretchy pant day option. Comfortable and casual but not frumpy and dumpy.


1. agate cuff
2. ruffle cardigan
3. lightweight trousers

nearly national velvet

I suppose if I liked horses this outfit would make more sense. It is an inch away from being a costume for a indie film remake of "National Velvet". Whatever I think it's cute and really like the mix of masculine and feminine elements in this outfit. (note: skinny jeans required - a tunic is not a dress)

1.mauve scarf
2.wool plaid jacket
3.pin tucked tunic
4.super cute knee high boots

ring, round and rosey

This looks really comfortable especially on a "salt-bloat stretchy pants" day. There are days that I wake up and it is like my body has absorbed all the moisture in the air overnight and I feel like a puffer fish for the rest of the day. I have to drink gallons of water and ideally wear comfortable clothes during the deflation period. Anything tight just prolongs my pudgy purgatory or so it seems.

1. poet's tunic
2. red leather rose ring
3. slim jeans
4. flower sandals

just add water

I have been so puffy this week or at least, puffier than usual. I put on my fat jeans and it was even more disappointing than usual. It looked like all the circulation to my lower extremities was being totally cut off. To help, I put on a pair of spanx and nearly crushed all my internal organs. I shimmied over to the scale and I saw that I had lost a few pounds since the last time I checked. I didn't understand what was happening until I peered through my tear filled eyes at the calendar and registered what was going on. Apparently through osmosis I was able to pull all the moisture out of the air and retain it under my skin. So for maximum comfort and ideal blood circulation I went off to work in a dress that was loose and flowey. (Although, my friend was kind enough to let me know I looked like giant baby.)

Perhaps I have an answer for the future with this outfit. It is all black; so chic and slimming. The addition of the necklace will draw the eye upward and away from my water balloon body. Also, the pants have some much appreciated stretching ability. That is all I can ask for during such hard times.

1. mother of pearl necklace
2. tipping scales shirt (that's the real name of the shirt - so irritating)
3. bit of stretch capri

Bag Lady

"Bag lady you gon hurt your back

Draggin' all them bags like that.

Bag lady you gon miss your bus

You can't hurry up cause you got too much stuff"

Lyrics from "Bag Lady" by Erykah Badu

1. Peach Ruffle Purse

I am a "bag lady" and have had these lyrics sung aloud when I enter a room. But I don't care. My love of huge, gigantic, airport security alarming purses is second to my love of shoes. Huge purses allow me to carry all my life's needs and up to 15 pounds of other miscellaneous items with me at all times. I am made fun of but, I am a walking emergency kit that everyone benefits from. I have cold medication (that I hand out to anyone that sniffles or coughs), Oxiclean spray (absolutely necessary when you wear white t-shirts), ipod, camera, phone (that I am told can be completely replaced with a new magical iPhone), gigantic wallet, receipts, mail, magazines and the list goes on. Unique accessories including a big, colorful purse helps make a w.t.j. (white t-shirt & jean) outfit special. My huge purses can also be used to keep people from invading my personal space, even if it means accidentally "bumping" a few people.

2. Striped Yarn Scarf

3. Silver Spoon Necklace

4. Swing Jacket

Afternoon Outing Outfit

Maybe to a jazz concert in the park?  

Although the sleeveless blouse is simple in design it isn't plain or frumpy.  The front ruffle and collar are unique enough to make the blouse interesting.   The "fluid, full leg" lightweight denim pants (with a bit of viscose and spandex) are a little more dressed up than regular jeans but would still be comfy. The gold wedges match the detail on the blouse and will add height to my hobbit legs. (Of course, a good bra and a pair of spanx would be necessary to keep it all together.)