I heart red.

I was in a retro kinda mood.

Hairband-Anthropologie

Dress-Old Navy

Shoes-Topshop

I think my ten years in the south has finally payed off and the teasing Gods have accepted me :)

I had fun with this.

Peach lace

Sometimes you are blessed by the fashion gods and you find something that is so perfectly "you" that it sits in your closet because you're terrified to wear it incase you ruin it. 

This top was on a velvet hanger for way too long, I finally gave it life today! 

*sigh* it's just perfect. 

Top-Sole 

Dress-ASOS.com

Hair clip- Anthropologie

Java Jive

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Me and my good friend Betsy have been having breakfast dates once every couple  of weeks to chat, laugh, sometimes cry and discover all the delicious brunch offerings Atlanta has to offer.

This week we hit up Java Jive a sweet 50's diner that has been on Ponce de Leon for two thirds of my life.

We'll definitely be back!

Dress-asos.com

Top-Monsoon uk

Belt-forever 21+

Boots-Target

Bag-Marc Jacobs

Betsy's shoes are the moccasins; so cute!

My boots are $20 Target finds that I will wear until they fall off me. 

The interior of Java Jive is so adorable. There are around 12 sets of vintage dinettes to sit at. I'm glad Betsy got there first and decided for us. 

The food was definitely cooked with love, the coffee was scrumptious and the staff were super cool and laid back, but still attentive. 

#betsyandlynnedates are the best!

Biggie smalls is the illest.

I heart Biggie. 

Now errybody knows ;) 

T-shirt-forever 21 men's department

Pleather jacket- macys

Sweat pants- Old Navy

Sneakers- Adidas

Hodgepodge

I'm so glad that 2013 is over. It was so hard. Harder than all of them before.

Here's to 2014! 

I hope it is full of love, laughter, glitter, great cappuccinos, polka dots, amazing art, full on hugs and all the things that make life great!

I'm in front of my coffee shop. Hodgepodge Coffeehouse and Gallery in East Atlanta. 

This skirt is so fun. I feel like a villain in a movie! 

Shirt-Old Navy

Skirt-Forever 21+

Boots-Rainbow

Necklace-Accessorize

Nails-Illamasqua "Jo Mina"

Thanks for the photos Jamie (www.jamiehopper.com),  you rock! 

Fall into a new flow

Fall is my absolute favorite. 

Days like today make me want to stop time and be able to look at every sun ray bouncing off every color changing leaf.

I love this fall especially because it means  2013 is almost over.

It's been the toughest year of my life. 

I'm working towards making it better, so I started my blog again, hopefully it will give me the creative outlet I so desperately need. 

How are y'all anyway? 

Shirt- Cynthia Rowley

Jeans-Old Navy

Shoes-Lucky Brand

Hair clip-Anthropologie

Happy Fall y'all! 

The prettiest dress

I know what you're thinking "Lynne, where the hell have you been?" And "will you ever stop wearing THAT shade of yellow?" Well, to  the second question, no. To the first, I got into a pretty horrible car accident that led to a stint in hospital. I'm ok, but I almost wasn't. 

And then after that.... I have been at work. ALL.THE.TIME. My business partner has been on mandatory bed rest for a while which has meant that I have been working open to close every day. Things are nuts.

Anyway, it's nice to see you. I miss you. How are y'all doing?

Eye liner gods were smiling on me today :)

Dress- ASOS curve

Hair- newly high lighted 

Shoes- Old Navy

Rockabilly cheapskate

 

Those websites that have rockabilly clothing for plus size bodies are soooo expensive.

With those lovely clothes in mind I stopped dead in my tracks when I found some tattoo inspired iron on patches not too long ago. I attached them to a cardigan that has been in my wardrobe for a long long time and made something that would probably cost me $100 for less than $15.

I love the results!

The higher the hair...

My hair has changed since I've had Teddy. The ends seem dryer, the color is a little lackluster and handfuls come out in the shower.  This is all normal after having a baby. It just sucks for want of a better word as it was so very lovely when I was pregnant. Oh well.

Usually the first thing I would do when I get sick of my hair is chop as much of it off as possible, but I'm giving myself until the end of the year before I get scissor happy. 

Here are a few styles I've tried out

A little bit of a poof. (how cute is my baby in his moose suit?)

Center part and wavy texture.

Giant bow for Christmas!

Yet another go at the beehive. I really want to get this right.

Straight.

 Middle part Helga Braids

What do you think guys? Shall I chop my bob back? Or just deep condition the heck out of my hair and keep it long?

Geordie Girl

Hooray! Today I wore real clothes!

I'm from Newcastle Upon Tyne in England, our football (soccer) team wears black and white stripes, so any time I see anything black and white I instantly think of home :)

Shirt- Simply Be

Skirt- Macys

Shoes- those red ones I wear ALL THE TIME

Earrings- Dorothy Perkins

I also like that this top kinda looks like a pjama top so it wasn't too much of a big leap into "real clothes" territory. Hee hee.

The PERFECT sweater

 

Even though Anthropologie technically only goes up to a size 16 in some clothes I still try things on that look like they might fit.

Every now and again they do ( approximately 1 in 20 times would be my guess).

I am so glad I tried this sweater on.

 It is thin enough to not add a whole lot of extra weight to my frame, but snuggly enough to  keep me warm. 

I adore the little button on the neckline that attaches the drape; It's such a cool design element.

I honestly think it's the PERFECT sweater.

Sweater- Anthropologie

Leggings- Old Navy

Boots- Ross

Necklace- J Crew

Earrings- Anthropologie

Hey Now, Crazy Pants

For some reason I have embraced crazy looking pants. I blame this image.

Anyway, I'm kind of in love with these zany trousers, they're super comfy and made me smile whenever I looked down.

They're a bit of a fashion risk, but you only live once, right?

Cardigan- Ross

Tank- DD's 

Crazy Pants- Old Navy

Boots- Ross

Sunglasses- Target

These were shot in Piedmont Park on a gloriously unseasonably sunny day

Feel free to send me this card because there are more crazy pants to come!

Color Block

 I scored this maxi dress in a 70% off Target sale figuring I'd keep it and wear it next spring....I couldn't wait, so I paired it with my favorite cardigan and my trusty boots.

If Atlanta clings to summer weather, then I can cling to my summer wardrobe.

Look how beautiful my city is.

Dress- Target

Cardigan- Simply Vera Vera Wang

Boots- Kenneth Cole

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

Paprika!

 Today I took my Teddy bear to the coffee shop for him to meet a new friend.

How freaking cute is my baby boy? 

 

I had plans to take photos outside with the autumn leaves, but it started to rain as soon as I grabbed my camera.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Skirt- Forever 21+

Shirt- American Rag at Macys

Leggings- Old Navy

Tank- Target

Boots- Kenneth Cole

Necklace- ASDA

Such a gorgeous color!

My wonderful friend Kat made me this beautiful and intricate scarf. It took her months and months. 

I love it so.