Definitely Denim

                   Growing up in the Midwest, it seems like denim has always been a big staple in everyone's life.  People look forward to hoodies, boots, sweaters, blankets, and a nice pair of denim  jeans.  I used to be this way for sure, I love a good pair of nice fitting jeans that are comfortable but still stylish.  I have found over the years this isn't a really easy task not just for the plus-size shopper but also for the averages sizes as well.  After talking to several friends, of all shapes and sizes, I have realized that "the perfect pair of jeans" is not really easy to find.  When I think of denim, in particular jeans, I feel like this picture is a good representation of what denim is ; classic, limitless, and rustic.

                    I know that in my own closet I actually counted over 20 pairs of denim products from jeggings, straight-legged, bootcut, to capris, shorts, a skirt, and an old jacket I can't quite part with..I don't wear half of that but I would venture to say that almost everyone can find themselves peering into their closet and seeing an over and abundance of things they don't use or wear that often but still statement pieces that define who they are or how they perceive their style.  Does denim define me? The answer is not all the way, but just like that good pair of comfy fitting jeans you put on over and over again, I feel that that does define me in one word comfortable.  I strive not only to be comfortable in my every day life, the types of clothing I wear, but also to provide the comfort that others might need just like an old pair of jeans.
                    
                     For my outfit of the day, I am wearing a pair of booties in gray from Macy's that I bought years ago, a cowl-neck, faux empire waisted sweater in heather gray and a pair of dark denim jeans from Old Navy.  This outfit is the essence of comfortable and pretty much is something I would wear to go shopping or hangout, I have this sweater in several colors and I love it.  The total irony of these outfits we have on is the picture was taken in November in Illinois when it is usually cold outside, however, for this photo op, we were actually sweating because it was 75.

***Pictured is my sister, Rebecca and my brother, Morgan***

 We are a collective of plus size bloggers coming together to post on the same subject. This month we each have a post on “Denim” so click away and check them out.

 Chambray Blue-Some Colorful History
 Denim and Lace
White Trash Couture?
Denim with Edge
Review - Size 24 ASOS Curve Pinafore Denim Dress

Pretty in Pink!!

   For quite sometime, I have been in a love/hate relationship with the peplum.  I have always wanted to try one but never made that commitment to buy out of fear.  I finally made the plunge after viewing several people around my size online in their outfits of the day posts and realizing I think that is something that would flatter me as well.  I belong to a group online that is a huge resale group for plus size women and someone was selling this lovely pink and black polka dot stretch peplum from JcPenny, the brand is Worthington and size 3x.  I am still up in the air about how I feel about the way it fits and hits me, part of it is the pictures I was a little lazy and didn't pull out the good camera.  Anyways, I love the color pink but apparently I don't wear it very often.  The jeans are Old Navy Rockstar Jeans in black.  The shoes are my trusty go to shoes from Orthaheel in black/silver.  My hair and makeup were designed by my sister Rebecca who is a hairstylist, I wanted something simple but i love the bandana look.  Overall, this was definitely not my favorite outfit, I am hoping to find a peplum that fits a little bit longer on the torso but we shall see.  Tell me what you think? Leave a comment below and let me know where you get your peplum shirts and how they fit?

Peace and Love,
Valerie

P.S. It's football season...Yahoo!!


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We are a collective of plus size bloggers coming together to post on the same subject. This month we each have a post on “Pretty in Pink” so check out our individual posts by clicking on each link.

A Pink Haze + A 1930s Houndstooth Skirt
Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink
Pretty in Pink
You scream, I scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!
I Believe in Pink, Because The Happiest Girls Are The Prettiest Girls
Like, Totally 80s Fashion - Plus Size

Livin' in Leggings

  The purpose of this post is another review, which I love!!!!! I've recently joined a great group of plus-sized bloggers, Ahead of the Curve Blog Hop, who are going to be blogging monthly on the same topic but different points of view. Cool, right?  This month is "Legging Like Things", yahoo!!  The truth about leggings, I definitely have a love/hate relationship with leggings.  I have about 10 pairs and I don't wear them as often as I could.  To be brutally honest, until recently sometime last year I felt I couldn't pull off leggings, I was afraid it accentuated all the problem spots and just made things worse.  Out of the many pairs I have a few stand out, so I thought I would take a picture in my favorite pair but list a couple others that I have and love.  Coming in at a close second, believe it or not, are a brand called Massini that you get at Meijer, they usually run about $10.00 and are comfy.  Another brand I have to mention is Old Navy, these don't last as long, kind of loses the stretch but still pretty efficient. 

            Last but not least, my favorite, the Lane Bryant Control Top Leggings.  I love these they make me feel amazing but still comfortable while still having control.  Honestly, Lane Bryant make these in more colors and variations.  I currently own these in black and a deep wine color but I'd take a few more pairs for sure.  The current ones I am wearing I've had about two years and still look and feel brand new for sure, there is no visible wear and these still fit close to the body.  These run around $28.00 but I've always bought them on sale and with coupons. 

Outfit: Eshakti Dress Resale (dress)
            Lane Bryant Leggings       
           Orthoheel Sandals          
           Custom Felt Hair Clip

Peace & Love, 
Valerie
Ahead of the Curve Blog Hop is a collaboration between plus sized bloggers, please check out all go the members by clicking on their links below to learn all about leggings.

Affatshionista
Affatshionista: Guest Blog- Color Me Fatt
Plump up the Frock
Stina's FATshions Peepshow
It's Melicious
BBW Generation
Lis Finds Bliss