Wear it Wednesday - Cream colored skirt

A sweet friend of mine gave me the most adorable cream-colored twirly skirt. (Similar to this) I have been searching Pinterest for different ways to wear it. Here are some of my favorites.

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1. I love everything about this combo. I would never have thought about pairing it with a light denim or chambray but it absolutely works.

2. A dressier option - almost monochrome with a few pops of color. Red isn't a color I would have immediately paired with it but I like it.

3. I love the contrast between the cream and the black. Just a classic look.

Wear it Wednesday - Curves

I have a dirty little secret... I have curves. Gasp!!! I know, scandalous, right?! At least it's scandalous to most clothing stores... Unless you are curvy (a.k.a. pack a few extra pounds) you have probably never noticed that most stores don't carry larger sized clothes. You either have to go to a specialty store or order online. Why do they assume you wouldn't like the option to try on clothes like any other woman? I really wish I had the talent to become a fashion designer. I would design clothes just like everyone else's just made a bit larger. Curvy people don't need to wear tents, we don't want the backside of our pants to droop like a soggy diaper. We aren't all tall!

The clothes that look best on us skim the curves and drape nicely. They are slightly fitted without squishing us and creating bulges.  OK, enough of my soapbox. I'm highlighting a few outfits and pieces today that I think are done right. I'm going to try to give examples of just slightly plus size on up to the very curvy. I want everyone to know that there are clothes out there that can enhance your shape and figure. Whatever size you are, you are BEAUTIFUL.

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A little behind... Treasury Tuesday/Wear it Wednesday

Thanks to the glorious long holiday weekend, I completely missed the fact that yesterday was Tuesday. So to make up for it I'm combining it into today's post.

One a side note: All those great projects I posted last week... Didn't do a single one. Hopefully, I'll get to it this weekend!


This treasury screams summer to me:

'Carefree Summer Dreamin'...' by SoCoDivka

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

I'm always on the lookout for unique and interesting treasuries. This one definitely fits the bill:

'Global Bazaar' by BeedazzledDesigns

Featured shop: Latrouvaille

Treasury tool by StylishHome.

Now on to the Wear it Wednesday portion of the show...

Take a look at these Target beauties! I have a strong suspicion they will be mine by the weekend. I'm in love with them. At $20 they are a steal!!

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Also loving this bracelet. Great summer colors.



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And this combination? Perfection.

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 Feeling crafty? Make your own statement necklace. This is right up my alley.



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Wear it Wednesday - Casual Styles

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I have the hardest time figuring out what to wear when I can go casual. I have to dress up for work so I'm comfortable with picking out business style outfits. But when the weekend gets here I'm at a loss. I think part of it is my body shape. I'm not huge, but I'm not thin either. I don't like shorts on me or anything clingy, but something flowy can make you look even bigger. I end up with a pile of discarded clothes on my bed, I'm grumpy, and frustrated.

I have been window shopping on Pinterest for some ideas. I love everything about this first outfit. It's easy and comfy looking. AND I love her hair. Wish I could figure out how to curl mine like that.

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I'm not sure I could pull this next outfit off but it just looks so breezy and cool.

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I have a thing for jeans and a white button-up shirt. This next outfit is a version I could do since the shirt isn't tucked in. It would work with both heels or flats.



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Wear It Wednesday

I've been perusing Pinterest a lot lately, drooling and dreaming over the gorgeous clothes people are pinning.
(Side note: Did you know perusing actually means studying in great detail, not just skimming over? I did not until a friend pointed it out.)
I find myself looking at the different outfits and imaging the story behind where it would be worn. A trip to the beach, a night out in Paris... It's my version of daydreaming I guess. Here are some of my favorites from this week.

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