Size "Lynne" please!

Every now and again someone asks me where I got my pants/shirt/jacket etc, and every now and again the answer is "Anthropologie". Any time that is my answer, the person asking inevitably squints their eyes a little as if to say "they make her size there?" Well, let me answer that question for all y'all.

No.

Anthropologie does not carry an 18, 20, or 22 in a skirt or pant, or do they offer a 3xl in any shirt or cardigan, but sometimes an XL can be sufficient. Because you know what? You never know until you try!
So I encourage you all, when you see something you love, try it on! You never know...unless it's a size 6 or something, that will never work ;)

Cardigan-Anthropologie
Jeans- the Gap
Shoes-Old Navy
Lipstick- M.A.C in "lustering"

Lotus

I was shocked when I was in Target yesterday and saw Christina Aguilera has a new album out. This baby of mine is keeping me away from valuable information I tell you ;)

Anyway, I think I chose to wear this flowery dress today because I've been listening to "Lotus" (Miss Aguileras new album) and I like the symbolism behind the title;

"The lotus represents “an unbreakable flower that survives under the hardest conditions and still thrives”

Sometimes I feel like I need the strength of a lotus.

 Dress- Target

Leggings- Old Navy

Cardigan- GAP
Boots- Ross

Belt- Macys

Earrings- Gifted from Amanda

Ok, usually I hate "matchy matchy" stuff, but I am amazed at how my $3 shades match my outfit practically perfectly.

Sunglasses- 5 Below

RED

I didn't buy the new Taylor Swift album, but I do think she is adorable, and I love her style at the moment.

I do get "We are never ever ever ever ever getting back together" stuck in my head a lot.

Anyways, here's my red shirt from yesterday....I think I might download that song now.....

Top- Old Navy

Jeans- Gap

Boots- Kenneth Cole

Necklace- ???
Earrings- Francescas

Tomato red and mint green is an underrated color combo, and I LOVE it!

Calling Calvin

Sometimes you buy a shirt or a pair of pants, or a pair of shoes that you love so much you curse yourself for not buying multiples. This shirt is one of those items. 

It's the most forgiving fabric, it is cozy and a lovely color, but it has a hole in it, multiple coffee stain remnants and I should really think about getting rid of it, but I just can't. It's just the most perfect casual Fall top. Oh Calvin, how do I find another?

 

Top- Calvin Klein

Jeans- GAP

Boots- Kenneth Cole

Hair clip- Anthropologie

Earrings- Lucky Brand

Lipstick- MAC Lustering

Blush- Benefit Coralista

What do you wish you had have gotten more than one of?

Spot the comeback

On Friday I made my debut back at work since having baby Ted.

As an owner of a coffee shop/art gallery I can pretty much wear whatever I fancy as long as I don't care if it gets coffee stains on it.

 It was hard to be away from my baby (I thought about him constantly), but it was nice to see everyone and drink awesome coffee!

I got a little bit of work done too.

This is what I wore

Blouse- GAP

Jeans- GAP

Shoes- Old Navy

Necklace- JCrew

Coffee- Hazelnut latte

Sunglasses- Target

I REALLY like polka dots.

It's Fall Y'all

Top-Forever 21+

Tank- Motherhood maternity

Skirt- GAP

Boots- Ross

Belt- ASOS Curve

I don't know where the time is going, but it's going and fast.

Yesterday me and my family went for a walk around Candler Park, the weather was beautiful. Even though it was 80 degrees, the leaves were falling, there was a breeze and I got to wear my Fall boots. Hooray! In HOTlanta you take your opportunities while you can.

My post baby body is different to how it used to be. My hips are wider, my belly is squishy in a way it hasn't been before, and my breasts are so tender that they only want to be in a soft sleep bra. This makes my pre-baby clothes fit differently; and honestly it's hard to get used to.

 It may just be the sleep deprivation, or my body needing more time to heal, but I don't feel great in my skin. I think once I get back into working out I'll feel better (I hope I have the energy somehow), or I may just need time to adjust to my new shape. We shall see. I am actually very proud of what my body has accomplished, so I shouldn't beat myself up, I just need time...and until then I shall belt flowy tops to define my waist and wear "Look at me" footwear. 

I'm so in love with these fringed boots. A major score at Ross for $30!

Any Moms out there feel the way I do? Does it get better?

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Florals in the Garden

The nice thing about having visitors is doing all the touristy things in your city that you wouldn't normally do.

Such a beautiful view of my city

 Last week me, my hubby, my mam and dad and baby Teddy went to Atlanta's Botanical Gardens for an afternoon stroll. 

Me and my Mam both wore floral for the occasion ;)

My dad, me and Mam

It was so wonderful to be surrounded by the beautiful flowers in the sunshine, having the leaves fall from the super tall trees. 

My favorite part of the grounds was the Orchid house, so many bright flowers in bloom.

There was a whole two walls full of potted orchids in rainbow colors.

I almost forgot I was in the middle of Atlanta. 

Dress- Target

Cardigan- Gap

Shoes- TJMaxx

Bag- Vintage Coach

Earrings- Francescas

Rainy night in Georgia

Sometimes you're not looking for anything in particular and you end up falling in love with an article of clothing. That happened to me yesterday in Macys when I found this beautiful polka dot top.

It fits me like it was made for me, and the pretty layers of chiffon feel romantic and pretty.

It's really a summer top, but I paired it with my suit jacket for this rainy night in Georgia. (I rolled up the sleeves so you can see the leopard print lining because it's so fun, and this needed a little humor so I wouldn't look too much like a "grown up".

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Shirt- Macys American Rag

Jacket- Macys- Style & co

Jeans- Gap

Shoes- I can't remember, but you can't see them anyway!

C'est La Vie

C'est La Vie means "That's life" in French.

I wore this shirt today to remind myself not to sweat the small stuff.

 

T-shirt- New Look

Jeans- The Gap

Boots- TJMaxx

New bangs- cut by Krystle

Marvin was not cooperating!

Oh I love this fall weather!

Southern Uncomfortable

Halloween is so fun, I love an excuse to wear a sparkly fedora, have gunfights in bars and wear an inappropriate length skirt!

Jacket- Macys

 Skirt- Gap

Lace shirt- Forever 21

Pocket watch- Gift from my sister

Fedora- Halloween store

Tights- ASOS (ones with seams down the back)

Mike, the karaoke DJ scared the shit out of me with this wolf mask. It even moved when he talked. Creeeepy!

My friend Mark was visiting from England. We did an excellent rendition of Warren G and Nate Dog's "Regulate". 

We also have to make sure that there's a photo of us throwing up the "A-Town" sign before we go to bed. 

Anyone wanna marry this guy real quick so we can hang out all the time. There are so many more 90's rap choons we need to do at SoCo.

Hope y'all had a happy Halloween!

Jean pool

I heart my JEANS!

Every one has them, they're a pain in the arse to buy, but totally worth it when you find the right ones.

Most of my Jeans are from the Gap. I wear a size 20, so I have to order them on line, but I have been lucky enough to find a couple of pairs at the outlet mall. These are my "vintage wash flare" light blue pair. I also have them in a dark wash.

I paired my favorite jeans with this super girlie painterly top. My favorite thing about this top is the elastic black criss cross straps, I think they're a really cool detail. Good job Macys!

 Top- Macy's

Jeans- The Gap

Shoes- Payless

Earrings- Francesca's

Watch- Michael Kors

Lip gloss- MAC slimshine

Blush- MAC Peachy keen

Jeez, what a beautiful day!

I got these earrings this week, they're so pretty, They are a blush color, but look like they're glowing when you hold them up to the light. I am planning outfits around them from now on!

gig gear

On Friday night me and David decided to cheer ourselves up by boogying the night away at the Scizzor Sisters concert. It's humid and pretending to be summer in A town, so I chose my outfit with great care. My trusty boots, so I'd be comfortable, a top knot because I know I'd get sweaty, and my floral dress from New Look.

Hee hee, I need some sun on my legs!

Cardigan- Gap

Dress-New Look

Boots- Steve Madden

Earrings- gift from Grandma

I feel like my springy dress is a little shorter then I would like, but I felt good! And I didn't pass out from heat exhaustion, so I think it was a good choice :)

Of course I didn't look as cool as Ana Matronic...but who could?

I love her hat! It's a red glitter paper aeroplane :)



Ab Fab

Just me at David's house reading a book about British TV show "Absolutely Fabulous" in my favorite shoes :)

Shirt- Karen Kane

Jeans- Gap

Shoes- Vivienne Westwood for Melissa Lady Dragon heart Shoes

My shoes are actually hard to walk in, but they're so beautiful that I'll deal. Possibly the best present I've ever gotten, thanks Kathryn xoxo

Photos by David Jennings