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Plus Size Outfit of the Day ~ June 12-18

It was a week. There were clothes involved. Here they are. SATURDAY This look was inspired by Yayoi Kumaso’s orange and black pumpkin sculptures. And you know I love a good pattern/color mix. Don’t know what else to say. I liked it. Striped Dress: Old Navy, 3x. 2017. Comparable here and here.
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Spring Plus Size Trunk Club Try-On Haul

Just when I thought I was out…they pull me back in. Nordstrom. Trunk Club. Every time I get a box…and send it all back…I think NO MORE. This is a waste of my time, their time, natural resources, etc. But then a month, 6 weeks later I get a pretty email with
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Week in Review: Week 274

The week that seemed like six weeks. In a good way. There’s a lot of pictures so I’m going to keep the text to a minimum. If I can. Succinct posts not my forte. MONDAY Still in Florida. Katie had work, I had homework, so we just stayed home and did our
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Plus Size Outfit of the Day ~ June 4-11

Plus-size vacation outfits! Which, in another couple weeks, will just be regular old summer outfits, but for now they seem fresh and new. I did lose track of what I’d done on what days this week while I was away, so some of the outfit pics are actually TikTok videos…but they’re all
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Where Bloggers Live: Keeping an Organized Computer

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 work-spaces, homes, towns, and more! This month’s theme is “How I Organize.”
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What I Bought: May

May was a calmer month, shopping-wise. My spring wardrobe is a little lean but feels okay. I’m worried about SUMMER HEAT but…that’s a little ways away yet. I’ll think about that tomorrow. Tomorrow is another day. WHAT I KEPT Old Navy Tee Shirts Two Old Navy just regular old tees, one white,
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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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