Why you need MORE than one jean jacket...

Unlike most plus size women I know, I HATE air conditioner. Granted, I do not love the heat, but I can do without air-conditioned spaces. So on my way out for some window shopping with The Spouse, I stopped at the closet and looked for a jean jacket. Before selecting one, I looked at my shoes, then made a decision. Truthfully, I counted 6 (yikes), not counting the 2 denim vests that were also hanging there. The Spouse shook her head, and I found myself about to justify (yet again) why there is an actual need for someone to have more than one denim jacket. Instead of engaging in this conversation once again, I decided that photos will support my argument and prove more evidentiary than anything I can say. Anddddddddd, I will also give places to wear said outfits. Hmph...

White Cotton Dress in all images: Asos Curve (several years old)

 Jean Jacket Ensemble #1: Flea Market finding, Thrifting, Weekend Wear, Barbecue
 

Jean Jacket Ensemble #2: Club, Art Gallery, Party

Jean Jacket Ensemble #3: Graduation, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower, Brunch

Jean Jacket Ensemble #4: Business Meeting, Casual Friday

Jean Jacket Ensemble #5: Outdoor Concert, Festival, Street Fair, Carnival

Perhaps I have NOW given the naysayers the reasons why every woman NEEDS more than one denim jacket.  And hopefully, you are convinced, too. Now, I need to think of a reason why I need more than one dress, considering I wore the same one in several different outfits.  Smh...

Bluegrass... and why Ebay is still the best shopping destination

Sweater: Gap, Jumpsuit: Ashley Stewart (by way of Ebay)

Dookie Bracelets: Nakimuli

Bracelet: Thrifted 

Wedges: Enzo Angiolini

My obsession with a one-piece anything has been well documented on the blog.  I love the ease of a jumpsuit, and how it has revamped its image over the last few years.  This jumpsuit from Ashley Stewart is light, cool, and airy.  And the cobalt color makes it a standout against almost any other color in my wardrobe.  Because it was cool today, I actually layered it underneath this apple-green sweater that I have had for too many years to count. Because I am too pressed for summer, these bright blue wedges from Enzo Angiolini help to bring my spring outfit into summer just a bit...

PS: If you follow my Instagram (@girlsofplenty), and if you have been following the blog, you have seen this jumpsuit before here.  Sure the one in the previous posts is black, but this just sheds some light on one of my addictions.  Ebay.  I found this jumpsuit on Ebay.  The black jumpsuit I purchased from Ashley Stewart last year for less than $10 and it became my summer staple.  So pressed was I for this jumpsuit in other colors, that I ran to Ebay.  I entered "Ashley Stewart Jumpsuit" into the search bar, and several of these jumpsuits in various colors popped up!  I quickly pounced on this one.  This is usually how I utilize Ebay. To find something that is sold out, find multiples in something, alternate colors, etc.  I even use Ebay to purchase all my Spanx hosiery (Spanx actually has an outlet on Ebay), and have even bought two strapless Cacique bras for less than the price of one at Lane Bryant.  So if you are ever looking for something that is sold out, can't find in your size, or just want to spend some time searching for clothes, Ebay was, and still remains, a great shopping destination. Let me know what finds you find...

Eloquii Haul...

I was telling my best friend that I had settled on a beautiful, turquoise one-shoulder dress from Eloquii to ​wear to her beach wedding in Jamaica in a couple of weeks. And although she pretended to know who and what it was, her reaction was a bit more telling.  Even as Eloquii  be closing its Internet doors in weeks, the curvy community still seems ignorant of its existence.  A shame since I think Eloquii was a go-to for plus size professional women everywhere.  It provided a counterbalance to the fast fashion options, a la' Forever 21 and H and M+, that are currently offered to plus size women. Marie Denee, the Curvy Fashionista, wrote an impassioned letter to the Limited Brands, about Eloquii's upcoming closing, and perhaps acted as a mouthpiece to thousands of plus-size women who seek clothing options.  Although it is sad that Eloquii will be shutting down very soon, why not take advantage of the 60%-80% markdowns they are offering.  

For the last couple of months, I have been stocking up on jackets, blazers, pants(!), and other items that I will wear in the fall, or on those cool summer nights.

Orangeish...

Admittedly, I am not a person who thinks of her wardrobe in terms of a cohesive, comprehensive entity that works together.  I am drawn to things and purchase things that I like and hope that it works with something else.  Such was the case when I went to Old Navy last week scouring their clearance racks. Out of all the basic tops, maxi dresses, tees that were available, I only wanted this bright, bordering on Neon top.  I became obsessed with it and could not leave it behind.  Thankfully, I remembered this skirt from last year (again another purchase with no rhyme or reason...sigh) and thought that I could perhaps break the clothing curse that causes me to wear clothing items once and relegate them to the annals of my closet.  Mission accomplished...

​

​

​Top: Old Navy, Skirt: ASOS (last year), Shoes: Guess

House of Mimi neckplate