Here comes the sun

Dress, Belt: H&M
Scarf: Art Effect
Tights: Nordstrom Rack
Bag, Shoes: Thrift
Bracelet: Verameat

As much as I hate losing an hour of sleep for daylight savings time, I love that it means we are getting closer to spring! Most of my wardrobe is transitional, which means I get really bored of my clothes since I'm constantly making them work for all seasons. In the photo I'm wearing a somewhat thicker cotton dress that's essentially a shapeless sack and looks terrible on its own. I knew I could make it work, and at $15, I figured why not give it a go. I wore this last summer with sandals and flats and when it turned into fall, I wore it with boots, and now that it's winter transitioning into spring, I'm wearing it with tights and ankle boots that I thrifted. I'm kind of over it, but it works, and everyday is a new day... so here's to giving an old piece in your closet some new light!

Shades of light

Lately I've been seeing little hints of spring and the anticipation of warm weather is killing me. I'm actually embarrassed to admit that I've lost sleep thinking about spring outfits! I decided to put a little bit of my day dreaming to rest and bought these sunglasses with a gift card to Nordstrom, but ended up returning them because I wasn't 100% in love with them. Even though I really tried to talk myself into getting a nice pair of sunglasses, I'm still not completely sold on the idea. With so many affordable options out there and so many styles coming in and out of style, I'm wondering is it really worth the investment? (Probably so, but I'm trying to get real here!)


House of Harlow 1960 - $125 // Urban Outfitters - $18
Cat eye sunglasses look best on me, and I really love both of these. I wish the UO pair were a little classier like the House of Harlow pair, but the look is so similar that I'd be okay settling for the cheaper option.
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Karen Walker - $170 // Anthropologie - $24
I think this is such a fun style! The Anthropologie pair actually has four different color options... even more fun! I chose the dark green in the photo, but I'm loving them in dark orange.


Karen Walker - $180 // Need Supply - $18
Obsessed with all things coral. The pair from Need supply are peachier, but I'm obsessed with that too so whatevs.


Super - $161 // Nastygal - $40
Can we say identical? Obviously, the Super version has darker lenses, but honestly, you couldn't get closer to the original version! I noticed that 80's purple sells these copycats for $10 but are sold out in tortoise (black is still available).


Illesteva - $160 // ASOS - $25
I love a wacky color, but these would make me crazy in tortoise. I think this style is so adorable, though!

A sparkle a day

As this product review comes to a close, it seems as though today's Sejour item is sold out! It's definitely a highly coveted blazer as I've only worn it once and got a ton of compliments on it. I really can't wait to wear this with white skinny jeans in the summer and heels (baby heels, since I'm a wimp in anything higher than 2")!



Blazer: Sejour
Tee: Crossroads
Shorts, Bag: Thrift
Necklace: Free People
Shoes: Seychelles

Lady bird

This lovely beaded tunic is made of the softest fabric. It seriously feels so good, I never want to take it off. I've paired this with a black blazer with my hair tousled up in a ponytail and I've worn it just like this, plain and simple and off the shoulder with my Sejour leggings (that are the-best-leggings).



Tunic, leggings: Sejour
Cuff: Nakamol, from Art Effect
Bag: Thrift
Boots: Evans

The modern age

Today's outfit consists of two of the most amazing pieces that I own! I've worn the faux suede shawl collar jacket many times in so many different ways. It's hard to find a blazer that's great with jeans, pants, dresses, and skirts. I find that it's usually one or other other. It's definitely one of the most versatile pieces in my closet.

The pants may seem like just an average pair of wide leg pants, but it's the fit that really blows me away. So many plus size retailers only design for the "curvy" plus size woman, but I've always had a hard time finding "straight" plus size pants for my short legs. Not every plus size woman has a defined waist, so these straight petite trousers will be my go-to pants when the occasion arrives.



Blazer, Pants: Sejour
Blouse: Anthropologie
Clutch: Vintage
Shoes: Seychelles

Sejour

A few months ago I was approached by Nordstrom to do a product review for their new plus size line Sejour. Sejour was created to meet the needs of the modern customer while still offering the core styles that their typical Nordstrom customers love. I feel like I embody that statement so well, and I'm beyond pleased to have worked with the Sejour team. The quality of their pieces have a finesse that was lacking in my wardrobe, and they all have a timeless quality that can easily be interpreted and styled in a younger, hipper way. In the effort to take photos of these pieces, I decided that I'd post four outfits this week using my favorite Sejour items.

First up is this silky boyfriend blazer that looks best when worn with the sleeves rolled up. I've also worn this blazer with flowy floral dresses with a belt to define my shape. The fabric is so soft and silky and the construction is truly top notch!


Blazer: Sejour
Tunic: Gap
Shorts and Boots: Thrift
Tights: Nordstrom brand

Patch NYC

I've been obsessing over the wonderful design team Patch NYC for the past year. I accidentally took this necklace home from work (I swear it was an accident! haha) so I snapped some photos before I wore it to work the next morning. Patch has a wide range of products ranging from scarves, hats, handbags, pillows, perfume, and candles (which are a-maz-ing). I have the owl candle and I'm not sure why, but it reminds me of Halloween. Pretty incredible!

P.S. My hair is clearly an absolute mess and I am just itching for a haircut! I'm so over long hair. I've never been so ready for change!

Falling for the Gap

About 7 months ago, in an effort to prove my adulthood, I decided that I needed to build a credit history. As someone who had gone 23 years without a credit card, I was rejected a few times from certain companies, but the Gap was (is) officially the first credit card I've ever had. 7 months later, I have spent almost the entire $500 and needless to say, I'm overall pretty obsessed. They have definitely stepped it up, so kudos to Patrick Robinson for that. Right now I am aching for these gems, particularly the white denim skinny trousers, pink bow belt, and yellow skirt. I'm not sure if I can pull off the odd color trouser look, but I definitely think I need to give it a shot after seeing those peach chinos.


Cropped Skinny Trouser Jean, Skinny Leather Bow Belt, Drapey Sequin Shorts



Suede Wedge Gladiators, Double Buckle Belt, Suede Laser Cut Tote



The Soft Pant, Pull-On Skirt, Broken In Skimmer

P.S. It was really nice meeting some of my readers at the Gold and the Beautiful clothing swap! I had a funny run-in with Gabi of YFF where she asked me if I had a tumblr. A couple of people have asked me that recently, so I decided to actually use the one I created months ago. Check it out here!

The Gold and the Beautiful

So I get home from work last night, pick up my weekly copy of Time Out Chicago in my mailbox and lo and behold, there's an advertisement for a fat girl clothing swap this Sunday in Bucktown! I am so stoked! Is anyone out there going? I have some really cute stuff to swap that's been sitting in my closet forever. Since the event is strictly for women sizes 12+, I'll probably be going alone (so sad... why don't I have any fat friends in Chicago??) but it'll be nice to get out there and meet some new people!


(P.S. Shoutout to Jessica that is hosting the event!)

My Snow Called Life

In case you were wondering, I'm currently living in a snow cave here in Chicago. It's been a whirlwind, in every sense of the word, for the past few days. I'm lucky to have not been stuck outside during the blizzard but even though I stayed home most of the time, I had to go out at least once just for the experience. It was pretty crazy, even just walking a block to grab some groceries. Literally knee deep in snow!




Staying practical in my down coat, H&M scarf, Madewell mittens, and Propet snow boots.