I really love shoes alot. Especially shoes with heels over 4 inches. I think I am Kim Kardashian's show kindred spirit. I always want he...

Currently Jonesing

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I really love shoes alot.

Especially shoes with heels over 4 inches. I think I am Kim Kardashian's show kindred spirit. I always want her shoes. Lately, I have been gawking over shoes from Pour la Victoire. Does anyone have any pairs of these? Any idea how they fit?

Pour la Victoire Mapple Pump



Pour la VictoireVeder Pump 

Pour la Victoire Irina Striped

Pour la Victoire Irina


Today I have on my newest favorite thing from Talbots. This corduroy jacket fits soo well! I also bought it in brown, and am considering gre...

Zebra and Red

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Today I have on my newest favorite thing from Talbots. This corduroy jacket fits soo well! I also bought it in brown, and am considering grey. I think I will just stick with the two I have though, might find a grey jacket elsewhere, and not want to get it because I have the cord one. I have on a black base again, this time a dress from Ross, and leggings from the Loft. Also, my $35 Sam and Libby boots :)



I got this bag from Talbots also, during the first part of the Red Hanger Sale. It appears to be sold out, and cost me $29.75 and was final sale.

Red Cord Jacket - Talbots  -$18, currently $25 online
Black Ponte Dress - Ross
Zebra Bag - $29, currently sold out
Black Boots - $35 Pelz Shoes

As always, thank you for reading!


I love this outfit! The double breasted sweater here is a thing of beauty and only $32 during the Talbot's red hanger sale. Also, one o...

Black and Tan

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I love this outfit! The double breasted sweater here is a thing of beauty and only $32 during the Talbot's red hanger sale. Also, one of my favorite things to do is wear a "black base" and toss a jacket or sweater over it.  Its a black tank and then skirt and tights, or black pants. This is usually what I wear to go shopping, cause it makes it really easy to judge the new pieces I am trying on. Also, I saw this skirt on a Target clearance rank and grabbed it without trying it, it was perfect!




 Here are the Target shoes I mentioned a few weeks ago ($20)

 

The Goods:
Sweater Jacket - Talbots $32
Ponte Knit Skirt - Target $8
Tank Target $8
Tights ?
Shoes - Target $20
Scarf - $10


Talbots has added their 2012 Spring and Summer lookbook to the website.  I like a few of the color palettes, in particular, all the navy. Lo...

Talbots 2012 Spring and Summer Lookbook

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Talbots has added their 2012 Spring and Summer lookbook to the website. 
I like a few of the color palettes, in particular, all the navy. Love navy.  


I am a huge sucker for the ikat prints, looks like top, dress and clutch in this navy. Love the clutch, and hoping for a skirt. 


Lots of hot pink and orange combos. These remind me of Lily Pulitzer. Especially the lace one. 


Um, and I guess floral on floral. And rose leggings.




Tulle bell skirt - $43 When I am sale shopping this late in the year for winter clothes, I think its fun to try and grab some things that wi...

Shop Winter Sales for 2012 Trends - Bell Skirt

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Tulle bell skirt - $43
When I am sale shopping this late in the year for winter clothes, I think its fun to try and grab some things that will be on trend for next year. Since I tend to shop at places that offer classic clothing, and so many of the trends just recycle, its often easy to find some things that are classics that happen to be upcoming trend lines. This series is about shopping current sales for 2012 Trend Items

 Last time we talked about the Moto Jacket then Colorblocking! Our next trend is the bell skirt. Runways have large oversized skirts and poufy overlays - our versions will be much milder in stores. It is suggested to use a wide leather belt at the top to create visual interest.



So, I generally don't wear this type of skirt, but there are some reallly cute ones I have had my eye on for a bit, from talbots, of course. :)


bell skirts


Talbots full skirt, $41
Talbots - Silk Georgette Pleated Skirt | | Apparel Discover your new..., $44
Wool skirt, $118
Clearance skirts at Coldwater Creek


No affiliate or sales links in this post :)

Colorblock Skirt by Nautica When I am sale shopping this late in the year for winter clothes, I think its fun to try and grab some things th...

Shop Winter Sales for 2012 Trends - Colorblocking

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Colorblock Skirt by Nautica
When I am sale shopping this late in the year for winter clothes, I think its fun to try and grab some things that will be on trend for next year. Since I tend to shop at places that offer classic clothing, and so many of the trends just recycle, its often easy to find some things that are classics that happen to be upcoming trend lines.  This series is about shopping current sales for 2012 Trend Items


Last time we talked about the Moto Jacket,  Click here for that article. The second trend that is destined to be big in 2013 is Colorblocking! This is a pretty straightfoward trend. :) 



Colorblock trend image originally from:
 WeConnectFashion, courtesy of Trendstop.com, the site known for great visuals and early trend identification.  


There  have been some great colorblocked pieces out there all, over! Looks like Loft has a few "new" items following the trend, they are currently 30% off, but I didnt include them below because they aren't technically on sale yet. I love both of the bright dresses on here. :)




colorblock on sale


Adrianna Papell block dress, $138
Dress, $30
Top, $35
ASOS block top, $32



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Calvin Klein Moto Jacket $60   When I am sale shopping this late in the year for winter clothes, I think its fun to try and grab some things...

Shop Winter Sale for 2012 Trends - Tailored Biker

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Calvin Klein Moto Jacket $60 

When I am sale shopping this late in the year for winter clothes, I think its fun to try and grab some things that will be on trend for next year. Since I tend to shop at places that offer classic clothing, and so many of the trends just recycle, its often easy to find some things that are classics that happen to be upcoming trend lines. 

One of the "big" Fall 2012 ready to wear pieces that will "trickle down" from 2011 runways is supposed to be a "softer" version of the Moto Jacket. The details to note are the asymmetrical front, softer fabrics, like knits, and unexpected colors. 

Moto Jacket trend image originally from:
 WeConnectFashion, courtesy of Trendstop.com, the site known for great visuals and early trend identification.   

I have seen several moto jackets on sale recently. While the Talbots sweater jacket isn't a moto jacket, I thought it fit some of the details of the Fall 2012 trend, and included it. These jackets below are all "softer" fabrics, have the asymmetry and two are outside of the usual black. Keep this trend in mind when shopping sales, and you might have a fun, funky piece to add to your collection. 


Fall 2012


Lauren Kaya Knit Moto Jacket, $70
Talbots - Sweater Jacket | | Apparel Discover your new look at..., $38
Dana Buchman Ponte Crop Jacket, $63
Chaps Festive Casual French Terry Jacket, $47





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Hey guys, Talbot's has added Free Shipping (today, Jan 5th only) to sweeten the current Red Hanger sale, no coupon code needed. Still lo...

Talbots Red Hanger Sale added Free Shipping Today

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Hey guys,

Talbot's has added Free Shipping (today, Jan 5th only) to sweeten the current Red Hanger sale, no coupon code needed. Still lots of good stuff, they must have WAY over estimated holiday sales this year.

Also, if you were part of the Thanksgiving Day debacle, you can combine your 40% "we're sorry" coupon with the Red Hanger Sale. Don't forget, they have great petite, plus and plus petite stuff, in addition to lovely shoes. :)

Red Hanger Sale

Hi everyone, its the start of a new year, and so its time to make some new goals. As some of you know, I lost some weight over the last year...

The Weight Loss Journey Continues...

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Hi everyone, its the start of a new year, and so its time to make some new goals. As some of you know, I lost some weight over the last year or so. My before and after are above, and, its time for my after to become my before. :)

In January 2011, I decided to start putting my clothing budget towards a personal trainer, and got into a gym. I am 5'2, and I started at 227 lbs. My trainer and I set a goal of 180, which I was then to maintain for a few months before setting a new goal. I worked out, a lot. And reset some eating habits that were not the best for me. I went to pilates twice a week, yoga once and saw my trainer twice a week. I did cardio almost every day.

I hit the 180 goal in late April 2011, and started on "maintenance" - we planned to start working towards a new goal in July or August, depending on how well maintenance went. Life always has a way of tossing out your best laid plans, and in July we moved away from North Carolina to Virginia. I always "meant" to go sign up for a gym, but let life got too busy.

Well, here is it January 2012, and I still weighed in at 182.2. I don't think my trainer intended me to pause this long. LOL!

 At any rate, I have signed up for a gym, and its time to go hard in the paint again.

Now, I need to decide if I want to hire a trainer again, which was amazing, or if I should just go on my own for awhile. I still need to pick up the pilates and yoga classes, if I decide to go that route again, but what is important is that I am moving forward.

 Anyways, this isn't a weight loss blog, so I will stop there for now, but hope you don't mind if I share progress notes with you from time to time. You can help keep me honest. :)

I suppose this counts as my New Year's Resolution, and thanks for reading my ramble!

Spring Dreaming by bchez featuring a floral print shirt I have an article linked in the header of this blog called "Dressing Tips&quo...

Petite Arsenal - The Pencil Skirt

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Spring Dreaming

Spring Dreaming by bchez featuring a floral print shirt


I have an article linked in the header of this blog called "Dressing Tips" for the Short and Curvy. This week, I am going to expand a little on each of the tips, with some additional images and notes. I have what I call my "Petite Arsenal". Its a set group of style notes that I know won't fail me while I am choosing clothes. That's not to say I stick with these all the time, but its a good guide for me, and it might help you as well.  

The first workhorse in my group is the good ole pencil skirt. Those of you who know me are not surprised, I know. :) I wear pencil skirts A LOT. They really define my figure and fit the image I want to project well.

My personal favorites are heavy ponte knit or lightweight wool skirts. There are a few key points to making sure you get the right fit. Make sure the skirt is not too snug, but that it lies close to the body. Also, experiment a little with the waistline. I am very short-waisted, so I find that a high-waist skirt is very flattering for me. Play around with length, **they** say �knee length,� but I find something just a touch longer or just a touch shorter is much more flattering for me. Pencil skirts are super versatile as well. You can pair them with anything. Get one in denim and wear it whenever you would normally reach for your jeans.

I think a skirt helps avoid so many fit issues petites have with pants. We might have short legs and a normal rise, or a petite rise and torso, and need misses length in the leg of the pants. With skirts, so much of that complicated formula is erased. I often feel like pants that fit me perfectly in the rise are just a little short in length and to keep from being to frustrated, I try and buy a few pair of pants that fir perfectly, and then fill in the rest of my wardrobe with skirts.

If you have any questions about skirts, or what to wear them with, leave me a note, and I will get you a response! :)


Some outfit ideas:
Spring Dreaming 2

A denim pencil skirt with a black and white �ditsy� polka dot patterned blouse, underneath a Kelly green V-neck sweater.

Swap the Belt

A khaki twill trouser skirt with a brown safari jacket and brown leather belt. Finish it off with shoes and a bag in bright pops of red.


winter yellows

A black wool knee length pencil skirt with tights, boots and a great fitted sweater. Use a scarf to bring some interest to your face.