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?

Circus Pants

 

Top- Karen Kane

Pants- Simply Be

Ballet Flats- Old Navy

Earrings- Francescas

See that smile on my face? That's because I am wearing super comfy pants. 

In a world of skinny jeans and cigarette pants Simply Be has provided me with a pair of pants that won't make me feel like my thighs are in a straight jacket, squeeze my hips into busted can of biscuit territory (worse that a muffin top) or make me have to lie down to zip them up.

Although my trousers may have been worn by a circus clown before me, I couldn't care less. 

I love them!

Lace Polka Dots

 

I love tattoos. I have a sleeve planned in my head, I have sketchbooks full of drawings and a Pinterest board dedicated to the art.

With all this being said the only ink I actually have is a tiny little 5 point star on my right inner wrist. 

    Shirt- Old Navy
    Skirt- Forever 21+
    Tights- Torrid
    Shoes- Payless
    Earrings- H&M

I've always wanted a lace tattoo, but until the day that happens, these tights will do just fine. No pain necessary! 

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

Here Kitty Kitty

My crazy pants obsession continues.

So what better then to pair my crazy pants with my crazy cat lady sweater?

This outfit was so comfy, I felt like I was wearing pj's to work.

I've been really weary of buying from Simply Be because their clothes are a little more expensive and I can't try them on obviously. 

But these pants were a lovely addition to my wardrobe. 

They're a lightweight material and have an elastic waist, so they're pretty much glorified pajamas.  

Sweater- ASOS Curve

Pants- Simply Be

Boots- A market in Barcelona

Earrings- Kenneth Cole

Sparkly barrette- Dollar Store :)

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.

Autumn Love

Today was perfect weather. I mean PERFECT! 

The sun was bright and light poured through the spaces in between brilliant shades of ruby, amber and gold leaves. 

There was a slight crispness to the air, and the sky was a pure azure. Honestly I gasped more than once driving home at the sheer beauty of an Atlanta Autumn.

I am smitten with this moment.

And I am smitten with this outfit. I wore it to go to work today, and I was so very comfortable. This is going into heavy rotation.

 

 Top- Wallis (UK Brand, my mum bought it for me)

Jeans- Forever 21+

Boots- Ross

Tank- Target

 

Bonus outtake (Living next to a hospital has it's downfalls sometimes)

Lovely

I love when my favorite words are stitched on to sweaters.

 Thank you Forever 21+; you have made me very happy.

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?