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Week in Review: Week 273

Count-down to vacation week, woohoo. I’m actually taking a little time off from the blog to help give me time to get ready for the trip, plus 9,000,000 other things that are happening. And I know I SAID I was taking time off from the blog, but I don’t know exactly what’s
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Plus Size Outfit of the Day ~ May 29-June 3

All my plus-size outfits, for better or worse, as we head from spring into summer. It’s getting warmer now and heavy jeans will start to be swapped out for dresses and, if I can find any (!?!), linen pants. SATURDAY Ahh, a favorite shirt, this black plaid flannel has been in the
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Finding Inspiration for a Capsule Wardrobe in Unlikely Places

Okay, don’t hate me. But what prompted this post was a BTS video. Specifically, the outfits they wore for the March 2021 announcement about renewing their collaboration with UNICEF for the Love Yourself campaign. So proud. I watched the video (below, if you’re interested) and near the end there’s this scene (above)
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Week in Review: Week 272

Another week, another bunch of…not much. It’s a quiet time of life right now. I ain’t mad at that. MONDAY Wow. Peaceful work days continue. WHAT IS EVEN HAPPENING RIGHT NOW? TUESDAY Once I decided to give myself a little blogging break (and yes, I am aware that I am blogging at
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Plus Size Outfit of the Day ~ May 22-28

Another spring week, sharing my plus-size outfits. Nothing fancy, just normal clothes for normal days. Well, MY normal 🙂 SATURDAY I wore this outfit last night to Cocktails on the Beach (minus the cocktails) but immediately put my hoodie on as it was damp and a little chilly. So I felt it
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Taking a Little Break

Hey friends. Just wanted to give you a heads up that I’m going to take a brief partial break from posting to the blog. I’m going to Florida in a week-and-a-half for a few days and I have to get stuff ready for the trip AND I have this stupid lazering twice
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Week in Review: Week 271

Please week, treat me well. Treat us all well. MONDAY It was almost nice to go to work today as it was more peaceful and less strenuous than the weekend was. Ha. We asked for a peaceful day and we got it. Thanks, Universe. TUESDAY I don’t think I have updated you
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Plus Size Outfit of the Day ~ May 15-21

I wish the Outfit Fairies would show up and just lay out clothes for me for the coming week. I feel like half my things are in the laundry hamper…and half of what’s left hanging needs to be ironed or a sweater or shoes to complete the outfit. It’s Too HARD! I
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Inspired by: Airport Style

While you may see some high style and high heels, Airport Style is mostly a take on street style with an extra added level of comfort. It tends to be more practical: easy-wear fabrics to avoid wrinkling, light layers to accommodate changes in temperature, unfussy styles that don’t require adjusting or futzing
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Plus Size Outfit of the Day ~ May 8-14

SATURDAY I don’t know what happened with the picture, ugh. My camera and I have been on the outs for days. So here’s the TikTok video. Oh my this was a 90s grunge boy cozy delight. It was a cool grey day and perfect for being all layered, hooded, and pocketed up.
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Week in Review: Week 270

MONDAY ALREADY??? TUESDAY Jump Rope News: no news. Still can’t get past 49. Hunted for shoes. Failed. I DESPISE in-person retail. The feeling is mutual, I’m sure. WEDNESDAY I need to get productive – I’m leaving in two days for the overnight wedding adventure and I have stuff I need to get
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Where Bloggers Live: I Can’t Let Go of ____

Welcome to the monthly edition of Where Bloggers Live. It’s kind of like HGTV’s “Celebrities at Home,” but…Bloggers! Who doesn’t like to peek behind the scenes and see inside people’s homes? Every month a group of six bloggers share their workspaces, homes, towns, and more! This month’s theme is “I Can’t Let
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Finding Style Inspiration Where You Least Expect It

Marian commented on last week’s Inspired by: Lizzy Hadfield of Shot From the Street post “….I see where you find inspiration – like I don’t think I would have ever thought of emulating the style of 20-something Korean guys. Even Lizzy Hadfield….I realized that if I had seen her on my own,
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Week in Review: Week 269

It was a week. MONDAY This Monday not as delightful as last week. Today was workingasfastasIcould but for every task I completed, three more popped up in its place. I left work with a pile of unfinished work on my desk and I rarely do that. Came home to an equally daunting
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Plus Size Outfit of the Day ~ May 1-7

It’s May. We’re mid-way through spring. Is my warm-weather wardrobe sorted out yet?? Mmm…a little. SATURDAY Casual day at home. Deli breakfast. Worked on blog. DID A TIKTOK LIVE oh the anxiety WHAT TO WEAR WHAT TO WEAR TO A TIKTOK LIVE!?! This seemed TikTok appropriate. The plaid button-down might seem a
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Week in Review: Week 268

If only we could choose a single moment in time to represent our entire lives. ~ ME If you could do that…what would the moment be? MONDAY It was like The Perfect Work Day. Just the right amount of work so it was steady throughout the day but nothing was a panicky
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Plus Size Outfit of the Day ~ April 24-30

The fits just keep coming! Ha ha, I crack myself up. SATURDAY Heading to my favorite Long Island spot, Peconic River Herb Farm. Taking a friend who has never been there. Wasn’t exactly sure how warm it was going to get so I light-layered with the thought that I may be taking
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What I Bought: April

Still trying to fill out the spring wardrobe. In my mind’s eye I’m picturing lots of button-downs, both long and short-sleeved, in fun colors and prints. Unfortunately, what’s in MY mind’s eye is not the same as what’s in BRANDS mind’s eye(s). But I did get some things. WHAT I KEPT Torrid
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Inspired by: Lizzy Hadfield of Shot from the Street

Lizzy Hadfield hardly needs an introduction here, I’ve referred to her so many times over the years. Really, she’s the first one who modeled an androgynous style in a way that really struck a chord with me. I’ve been following her on YouTube, her blog Shot from the Street, and Instagram for
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Week in Review: Week 267

Grateful for a smoother-feeling week. MONDAY What a day! WHAT A DAY! First thing this morning, my FAVORITE BL drama announced the premiere date of their season 2…which has been getting pushed back and pushed back and pushed back to the point that we thought it might not EVER happen. If you
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