What are the best denim washes? Can a change in your jean’s color or wash change the way your existing wardrobe looks or change the way your body looks? I previously wore this coral batwing sweater with white jeans. I was surprised how much I liked the sweater. When I got home from the shoot,… Continue Reading What Are the Best Denim Washes for Spring/Summer? I Review 5 Pairs
I find jeans to be one of the hardest things to shop for, right up there with bras and swimwear. When it comes to white jeans, it’s even more difficult. They’re transparent, they bag out, they’re too thin, they’re shaped weird… why is it so hard to take a wardrobe staple and make it wearable? … Continue Reading The Best White Jeans: Reviewing Over 12 Pairs
I hope you can take a few minutes to answer a question about jeans. I used to wear NYDJ in an 18WP (women’s petite). NYDJ has stopped making WP-size denim. I’ve tried other brands and haven’t found any that fit well. I’m 5’4 1/2″ and weigh about 200 pounds. I have a short rise, so… Continue Reading Where to buy jeans when you’re short and plus size?
I can’t shop right now. After losing my backpack, I need to save funds for replacing all my faves. But that doesn’t mean I’m not looking! Here’s what has caught my eye recently:
sweater | jeans | boots | sunglasses | bag Sweater: c/o Stella Carakasi (L) | Camisole: c/o Stella Carakasi (L) | Jeans: NYDJ (12P) | Booties: VANELi c/o Marmi Shoes (similar) | Bag: Rough & Tumble Bags | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Ring: Amazon | Initial Necklace: Etsy This past week… Continue Reading What I Wore: Slouchy Chic
Hooded Packable Down Parka: Bernardo (on sale!) (plus option) | Jeans: NYDJ (plus option) | Boots: L.L. Bean (similar) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Cashmere Beanie: Halogen (this year’s version) | Scarf: c/o Nepali by TDM Designs (RIP) (similar) | Ice Cleats: Yaktrax | Gloves: Emerson’s from her Christmas stocking (cheapy “magic” stretch ones… Continue Reading What I Wore: Real Cold
Shirt: c/o Foxcroft (14) (plus version) | Jeans: NYDJ (14 P) | Vest: Bernardo (L) (this year’s version, plus size) | Boots: Fitzwell Wide Calf (similar) | Bag: c/o Adora Bags | Bracelet: Had forever (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Welcome to my weekend! For this sort of weather, you can usually find me in jeans,… Continue Reading What I Wore: Weekend Style
Sweater: c/o Foxcroft (Large) | Tee: Amazon (Large) | Jeans: NYDJ (12P) | Boots: L.L. Bean | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban A couple weekends ago I attended the Greenbelt Rhythm and Drum Festival in our town center. Live music from 11am into the evening, they had drums and other instruments for the… Continue Reading What I Wore: Town Festival
This is the time of year when I am at my largest. Shorter spans of daylight, holidays full of fattening goodies, and plenty of ice and snow to scare my arm into perma-hibernation takes its toll on the body. I’ve made a few purchases to fill in a couple gaps in this current size (a… Continue Reading Recent Purchases: Shopping Fails and Wins, Wardrobe Edition