Sunday, March 29, 2015

Hippie Chic

Bohemian Chic is kind of a thing right now, but a lot of those kinds of clothes are not very plus-sized friendly.  It's all sort of big and shapeless and drapey.  So I sometimes try to think of how to put together an outfit that gives that sort of natural, casual look without being a caftan or adding 200 pounds to the wearer's frame.

The pants are my favorite part.  It's hard to see in the picture, but they're a printed straight-leg jean.  I love a printed jean, and on this one, it's a jacquard print that's subtle enough that you can wear it with other prints without it looking weird. $45.

The Bracelets are from JCP.  As always, they have decent jewelry at great prices. 14 piece bangle set for $15.

The shoes I've linked to a couple times before I believe.  The All Walks of Life Wedge in Nude $50.

 The necklace is from Stavroula, one of my favorite jewelry places on Etsy.  The Coral Red and Black Modern Rubber Statement necklace $28.

The jacket is a burnout velvet kimono jacket I found from Velvetcocos on Etsy.  It's one of those great accent pieces that gives a wardrobe some flair. And a steal at $38.

The purse was also from Etsy.  It's a nice place because you can get little cute things that no one else around you will have and also support indepedent artisans.  This is a dandelion printed purse from SweetPeaTotes $46.

The blouse is a sleeveless surplice top from Macy's.  A nice blush color to compliment the colors in the jacket, but simple since there's so much going on elsewhere in this outfit.  $55. (on sale now!)


Saturday, March 28, 2015

Springtime in Paris

The weather's been so nice, I thought something colorful, casual and light today!  Maybe it's the Spring coming on, but I'm a little bit in love with this outfit.  I like the colors a lot, though I might choose a bigger pink purse.  I just like pink, though.

The top is the Hold the Francophone Top from Modcloth.  $30.  It's a nice color and looks comfy and the text on the front is cute and fun. 

Gloria Vanderbilt Avery Rail Straight-Leg Jeans from J.C.Penney's. $31.  It's a dark denim with a straight leg and I thought some Gloria Vanderbilt jeans were a nice 80's flashback.

The Pearl and Ivory Bracelet from Stavroula I've shown before, so you could reuse it here.  $19.

The scarf I found on ebay.  It's something very lightweight so it'll make a lightweight, floaty and voluminous bow.  The print on the scarf is whimsical and the color and lightness of the fabric is romantic, for Springtime.  I struggled for a long time with wanting to wear scarves, but not being quite sure how to tie them gracefully.  So, here's a link explaining how I would tie this one with this outfit.  The internet knows everything. $7.

The jacket I found at Torrid.  I almost used the gray asymmetrical jacket from Too Cool again, but with the big, slouchy shirt, I felt like wearing a jacket with some structure was important.  It'll give some shape and moto jackets are flattering, generally, in my experience.  Plus, the faux leather adds a different texture element and also it dresses it up more than a slouchy cotton jacket over a slouchy cotton shirt. $79. (This weekend, jackets are buy one, get one half off at Torrid.  They seem to have good, regular sales online)

The Purse is from J.C. Penney's.  It's a wristlet, which is tiny.  Looking back, I should have looked for something bigger, but what's important is the pop of color.  Specifically the bright pink.  If not with the purse, you could go for a brighter pink bracelet or a bright pink headband or sunglasses or earrings.  $21.

The shoes are again from DSW.  The Aldo Precia Flat. $50.  This is a shoe that you can get a lot of wear out of, too.  Metallics are a nice way to do neutrals, it adds a little something interesting, and flats are easy to wear and comfy but look good for office wear, and can be worn with a variety of clothes like skirts or jeans or a suit.

Friday, March 27, 2015

LBD

It's time to talk about what to wear when you're going out in the evening! Fun subject, but sometimes fraught with stress especially if you're a little bigger than the average lady.  The main thing that gets me about evening wear is who wants to buy a dress or dresses that you almost never get to wear?  Who out there owns a cocktail dress and honestly gets a lot of use out of it?

This is where the Little Black Dress comes in so terribly handy.  Every woman has heard those words, but maybe not everyone knows exactly what a little black dress entails.  But, it's pretty much just what it says.  It's generally a cocktail length (to the knee) black dress.  Period.  Black is flattering, simple and elegant and can give a dressier impression for evening, and it's kind of a blank canvas color.  If you get the right black dress, you can wear it to a whole range of different evening occasions.  Some black dresses can even be dressed down with  a blazer or cardigan and a change of shoes and accessories, depending on the dress.  Some LBDs are a little shinier than others, of course, and you wouldn't want to wear a beaded dress with spangles to the office, but to each her own, right?  I'll give a few examples of LBDs and then some nice alternatives to the LBD that can be just as versatile and talk a little about why. 



This is the "Stop Staring" swing dress from Unique Prom.  It's a prom website, which makes me cringe a little, but the dress is rayon, which is one of my favorite fabrics, as it hangs and moves so much nicer than polyester, but is still a real bargain.  It's a little pricey at $166, but I think it's so incredibly cute for a person who wants to inject a little element of fantasy into their evening wear.  And it can be dressed up or down for the occasion.  For instance, imagine it with some less dressy accessories, something whimsical with a splash of color:

And you could wear this to a casual party or to dinner and a movie and you'd be looking sharp, but not so formal.

But imagine wearing it with more dressy accessories:

And it's good to go for the ballet or opera or something else more formal.  I put in a colored shoe there because I'm think it's really easy for an outfit to become boring if its all black-black-black.  I like color.  You could do a silver shoe instead, though.  Also, a note:  If you're wondering what makes a shoe more or less formal, look for a narrower heel.  For jewelry, more shine and something more delicate.  Colorful, chunky jewelry is more casual.

Another black dress: 
Chiffon Petal Gown from Nordstroms.  I love this dress!  I love the layered chiffon ruffles.  I love the defined waist and the v-neck and cap sleeves.  It's elegant and very, very feminine, and definitely qualifies as a little black dress.  Because it's so feminine and delicate, it'll be a little trickier to dress down, but I'll try. 
There's how I would dress it down.  It's still pretty dressy, but the off white lace over it makes the whole thing sort of old fashioned and romantic and the cosmos bib necklace gives a little whimsy.  Some pink or pale blue shoes would have been nice, too, and dressed it down more, even.  And to dress it up, you could just use the same dressy accessories as the outfit above.  Or a very delicate lace shawl would be lovely with this dress.

So, just rapid-fire, here are a few great little black dresses:


Ralph Lauren from Macys.  Once I bought Kate a Ralph Lauren dress for a dance (from an outlet store).  The quality was fantastic.  It had all this internal structure built into the dress that really helped support and smooth everything out.  This photo reads navy to me, but Macy's website assures me it's black.  GREAT LBD,  The shirring of the fabric to the side and under the bust will forgive a multitude of little lumps and bumps. With some heels and a sparkly necklace, a bracelet and a clutch purse, you could dress it up for a night out.
A cool faux wrap dress designed by Michael Kors.  A wrap dress is every woman's friend.

Crossover Ruched Dress from Kohl's is a great buy and an example of something sleeveless.  The little drapey bit on the side is pretty cute.

Sleeveless embroidered dress with Jacket from Macys.  Why not try a little navy dress instead of a little black dress?  Navy and charcoal are my favorite neutrals.  I find them so tailored and proper looking.

Or, you could repurpose a nice suit for evening.  Put this one-button suit together with a low cut, silky camisole or a sequined tank top, some hot shoes, sparkly accessories and a clutch and you can paint the town!

Last but not least, why not a little red dress?  It's fun and different and if the dress is simple enough you can wear it in other contexts, too!









Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Sunday Sophisticate

Something cute for Easter Sunday!  Or whatever day you want, really.  I just like the idea of a sweet new ensemble for Spring and I love the floral print and colors in the skirt.

The blouse is from Modcloth and has a little of that sexy secretary look.  It will also work as a nice staple under different jackets and sweaters.  Just be sure to pair it with lots of nice color or the off-white will wash you out. Happiest of Hours Top in Ivory $35.

The skirt is the Bea and Dot Ikebana for All skirt, also from Modcloth.  This whole outfit is off Modcloth, really.  All but the jewelry.  Love the floral, love the colors.  And the flare of it is flirty and makes me think of Spring. $70.

It's the All Walks of Life Wedge in nude again!  $50.

The Full Course Load Bag in Stone is a good match for the outfit.  It's a fairly large bag, which I like, but it has a sort of tailored look to it that matches the primness of the outfit and the little bit of shine from the buckle on the front dresses it up.  $80.

The sweater is the Charter School Cardigan, which is one of my favorite things on Modcloth.  A nice close fitting cardigan can compliment a host of outfits and add a little splash of color, and the Charter School Cardigan comes in a rainbow of different colors.  You could wear a t-shirt and jeans and if you threw on a cardi with a color that coordinates with something on the print of the t-shirt, it becomes an outfit and not just something you're wearing because it's laundry day. $35.

The jewelry is from Sweet Romance.  It's the same bracelet and necklace I suggested for the Drinks at the Carlyle ensemble a few posts back.  It's a little expensive, so, if you'd prefer something less pricy, any old faux pearl jewelry would work with this outfit and would be very, very ladylike.  Just make sure the necklace is short enough to be framed in the collar of the blouse.

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Geek Girl on the Go

I feel like people like the dresses. Here's another one with a bit of a retro feel to it.  You can replace the cropped sweater with a longer one if you like that better.  I'm a cropped sweater kind of gal because I'm short in the torso.  But, I like the berry color of the dress and the marigold shoes.  And the map necklace is adorable.

The necklace is my favorite bit.  It's from Modcloth, and right now it's sold out, but you can set it up to notify you when it comes back in, if you're in love.  $30.

The bracelet is from Wearitoutjewelz on Etsy, and it's on sale for $21.  It's got sort of that charm bracelet look that's popular right now, but with a nerdy twist that's fun.

The dress is from Modcloth.  I like the berry color and the v-neck and the floaty, romantic skirt.  It has a little bit of a retro feel to it. $80. This one is almost sold out, but there's another very similar called the Meet me at the Punch Bowl dress in Berry that I might even like a little better. $55.

The shoes are once more the One Cute Three heel from Modcloth.  $50.

The cardigan is the Dream of the Crop cardigan in Ivory $30.

The purse is adorable.  It's hard to see from the picture, but the little pattern on it is little galloping horses.  It adds a little whimsy.  It's the Scenic Commute Weekend bag in Gallop.  $70.


Monday, March 9, 2015

City Safari

This is a casual, daytime on-the-go look.  If I wasn't going to the lab before or after class every day, I would totally sport this around campus and be the cutest 41 year old Sophomore that ever was at UTA.  I'd wear this to brunch, to run errands or out for shopping and lunch.

The shirt I've put in another outfit before.  It's the Amore than Meets the Eye top from Modcloth. $30. It skims the body, so it's slimming and the deep v-neck gives a long narrow line up to the neck, which gives the illusion of length.  The diagonal stripes going down toward the middle repeats that pattern creating a nice visual illusion that'll be slimming as well.  It's really a great looking shirt.  The downside to looking at this stuff online is that I can't say how it fits in person!  But, on Modcloth, one of the people who bought this in a plus size posted a picture of herself wearing it and in the photo it looks super flattering.

The jeans are going to be a little controversial... that is, if anything is controversial on a fashion blog.  But, I say so because they're a little high-waisted and that's not really the thing to do these days, but bear with me on the reasoning here... it has a double button at the top, and that, plus the high waist and the fact that the denim isn't the stretch kind help to smooth down a bit of a tummy.  They are the trouser style jean I've talked about, so they hit the hip and go straight down from there and are quite wide around the bottom.  It gives a nice illusion of length on the legs and who doesn't want to have nice long legs?  I have two pairs of these and wear them nearly constantly. Consider getting the "Tall" length as the petite were too short for me and the regular length were perfect for me, and I'm quite short.  They're sold by Woman Within  $20.

The jacket has that military style that's fairly trendy right now.  I also like that it's cropped, so it should end right around the hips, which helps with that long leg line.  American Rag Military Double Breasted Jacket from Macys $62.

The scarf is the part I really love.  It's where the outfit starts to get interesting, to me.  I love birds and I love wearing a scarf.  For a long time I loved the idea of wearing a scarf but I admit I didn't actually know how to wear a scarf.  But, do you know what the internet can teach you?  How to wear a scarf.  This scarf I found a couple different places, but cheapest on Etsy.  It's the Cream Bird Scarf from DaftDaisy $14. (it's shown as sold now, but I'm betting that one comes back.  If not, it's over at Modcloth for $20.)

The shoes are from Modcloth, but when I looked, they were sold out, but finding a pair of leopard print flats is easy as pie.  I went over to DSW and found a pair for $50.  Those are Dr. Scholl's brand so they're probably comfy, too. And the modcloth ones, if you like those better, will almost certainly restock.  I get the feeling they run their inventory pretty lean over there.  Animal prints can be way tacky, but sometimes a little tacky done the right way can add a lot of fun to an outfit.  Having a zebra or a leopard print shoe is a great way to add whimsy to your wardrobe.

The sunglasses are on Overstock.com Apopo Women's St. Louis Round sunglasses $11.

The watch is the Red SH Flower Print Round Analogue watch $13.

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Drinks at the Carlyle

I thought I'd show an evening outfit and also reuse one of the shirts from earlier.  It's my hope to do a lot of that, showing how pieces can be used in different ways in different outfits.

The shirt is the Lacy Afternoon Top from Modcloth again. The all over lace, close fitting cut and interesting neckline allows this top to transition into evening. $35.

The skirt is a black pencil skirt.  This is one of those things that can really be a key piece to a wardrobe.  It can go in a lot of different outfits for day or evening.  I'm not linking to a particular place to get a pencil skirt because it's the sort of thing you should go to a store to try on.  I link to jeans, which everyone should also try on in person, but I intend to do a whole post on buying jeans at some point.  My suggestion would be a skirt that goes straight down (though this photo curves in) and ends at the knee. 

The wrap is an ivory shawl from mycoverup on Etsy.  It's duchess satin and will add a nice dressy touch that's a pretty, evening appropriate replacement for a jacket.

The bracelet I found on Overstock.  There's a company called Sweet Romance that makes all sorts of really pretty costume jewelry.  This one is the Silvertone Gypsy Lace Crystal Bracelet and goes for $81.  But, you can also find something on JCP that's comparable and cheaper.  I was just shooting for the moon there.  Pay attention to the scale, the metal and the sort of romantic touches.

The necklace is the same company, Sweet Romance.  It goes for $68.  A similar necklace on JCP is $13.  So, your choice.

The purse is once more the vintage black patent leather number from the Joan outfit.  You can find these black patent leather purses all over Etsy, ranging from $25-35 on average.

The shoes I found on DSW.  It's the Nina Raven Wedge Pump in silver.  $50.  How hot are those shoes?

Also, feel free to throw on your fishnets with this outfit, or some black stockings with seams up the back.  Nothing wrong with a little sex appeal.


Saturday, March 7, 2015

Too Cool for School

For Saturday, I thought I'd post something casual that's nevertheless super fun for hanging out.  Just some jeans and a t-shirt and a jacket, but done in a way that's going to leave people with an impression.

New today: Links to the actual stuff.

The shirt; Insert your favorite rock band or ironic t-shirt here.  If you want to go with the purse, something in a primary color is better.  For goodness' sake, choose a color.  There's not much color elsewhere in the outfit and a black, gray or white t-shirt could turn this outfit boring in a hurry.  Something with a v-neck that skims the body and ends around the hips (not too long) is going to be the most flattering.  I chose a red v-neck Black Sabbath t-shirt for reasons that should be obvious to anyone.  I found it at artfire.com for $23.

The Jeans: I found on Macy's website.  Lauren Jeans Co. straight leg jeans Manhattan Wash. $75.  One day soon, I'm probably going to post a thing about buying jeans, but just in short, here.  I picked these straight leg jeans as an alternative to skinny jeans.  Skinny jeans are not very complimentary to ladies with bigger bodies.  These offer the lack of volume that you get with skinny jeans, but without making your legs look like an ice-cream cone with the narrowest point at your ankles.  And the dark wash just looks more put together. $75.

The Boots are the Two Lips Tex Western Bootie in black from DSW. $60.

The bag I found on Etsy for $30.  It's called the Comic Classics 2 crossbody bag and is made by Danaswove.  Cute and whimsical, but with a little bit of an edge.

The jacket is once more from Modcloth, which is still a great place to find signature pieces that offer a twist on traditional styling while still remaining practical for wear.  It's the Airport Greeting Cardigan in charcoal.  I like to choose things in charcoal because it offers much of the same edge as black, but it looks more deliberate.  Everyone wears things in black.  Black is slimming, black is basic, black goes with anything.  Charcoal is all those good things without looking like you weren't really thinking about what color to get. $55.

The sunglasses are by Jessica Simpson.  Don't let the big blonde Texas hair fool you.  Jessica Simpson decided to make a line of clothing and accessories that are cool and affordable and she mostly succeeded.  Also many of them come in plus sizes.  Gold Aviator Shades $30.

The necklace is the That's My Point necklace from Modcloth.  It's simple but designed in an interesting way.  $25.

The Belt is from pzmdesigns on Etsy.  There's also a simpler one on JC Penneys for much less money, but I liked the funky hand made one. $57.

Friday, March 6, 2015

Office Romance

This is a work appropriate outfit with lots of sweet, romantic touches.  I'm never totally sure how a bracelet works while wearing a long sleeved jacket, but you might take the jacket off sometimes when wearing this, and the outfit works well without it, too.

The shirt is from Modcloth.  It's called the Lacy Afternoon Top and goes for $35.  I like the colored lace and the interesting neckline.  Also, shirts that skim the body are nice.  I think a lot of plus sized clothes wind up looking like tents, but don't be fooled.  That sort of thing makes you look bigger, not smaller.  Clothes that are closer to the body around the torso are good, and if they show a few lumps and bumps that you don't like, try a little camisole slip underneath to help smooth things out, or even a foundation garment (like spanks) if you can deal with how that feels.  I don't mean wear stuff that's too small, just wear stuff that fits.

The pants are Style and Co. Plus sized wide leg Pants from Macys $33.  They're that trouser cut that I mentioned a couple posts back that hit at the hip and go straight down.  It creates the illusion of a long leg-line and also I find it very chic for office wear.  I like a charcoal trouser.  I find it very dressy. The day I looked up these pants, they were actually on sale for $23.

The jacket is the Faux leather peplum jacket from Torrid and goes for $71.  My friend, Adrienne got it on sale there when the jackets were 2 for 1, so keep an eye out.  I've come out against peplums in the past, but this one is subtle and also if you need a little shape, it really helps, and makes your waist look narrower.  Plus they give this black leather jacket a little bit of a romantic look.  I love this jacket.

The shoes are CL by Laundry Hartley Wedge pump at DSW for $40.  Clearly I have a weakness for a peep toe wedge.  I love the black and white floral print.

I found the necklace on Etsy.  It's just a simple gold pendant necklace, and there are lots of them like it on Etsy.  I chose this one because it has a sweet sort of filigree look.  It was from Manet Jewelry on Etsy for $21.  You can also find some cute gold pendant necklaces on JC Penney's website for $10 and up.

The earrings I really like.  I found them on Etsy from a seller called Manolo Jewelry.  They're called Abanico Red Earrings and go for $23.  But, you can get the Liz Claiborn Sunset Drop earrings at JC Penneys which are a similar color for $7 on sale right now.

The Bracelet is from one of my favorite jewlery places on Etsy.  Stavroula makes this Pearl and Ivory Bracelet and it goes for $19.  But, you can get the Liz Claiborn White Stretch Bracelet from JC Penneys for $12, instead if you want to save a few bucks.

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Ms. Holloway, if you please.

I don't wear a lot of dresses.  I fantasize about wearing dresses, but I'm so short it's sort of problematic wearing dresses.  They make me look shorter, I think.  Also, the waist always hits me at slightly the wrong place.  I like maxi skirts and maxi-dresses, but I always want cute outfits with flirty dresses.

The dress here is the Dance Floor Date Dress from Modcloth.  $60. 

The shoes are also from Modcloth; All Walks of Life Wedge in nude $50.  I love a patent leather nude shoe.  Also, a low wedge heel is nice way for someone who's not used to wearing heels wear a little heel without it being too painful.  And a peep-toe.  Swoon.

The purse I found on Etsy.  It's vintage and there are a bunch of these vintage patent leather black satchel bags on there.  They range around $25-35.  So fun.

Black fishnets are a nice, fun touch of fantasy.  You can find plus sized fishnets all over the place, starting around 10 bucks.

The watch is vintage, from Etsy.  This particular one from HerbysCloset is $36, but there are hundreds of these vintage bracelet style watches on Etsy for a variety of prices.  I know watches aren't really a thing people need these days, but it's so mid-century.

The brooch I found on ebay.  There are lots of these vintage brooches floating around out there.  Scale is important.  Between 1 1/2 and 2 inches is a good size for this look.  It's easy enough to find these for $15 and under.


Midtown Funk

Here's one of those fantasy outfits I mentioned.  I came up with clever names for them!

Start with the basics.  The pants I found on JC Penney's website.  They're Worthington Modern Trouser pants and they cost $25.  I have a pair of these and you can't really tell from this picture, but they're a very wide-legged cut that hits your hip and goes straight down to the floor.  This is a really flattering style for women who are a little more roomy on bottom (or short) because it creates a straight line down the leg and this gives the illusion of length, then just nips in at the waist.

The shirt is from Modcloth, which is a fun little website with lots of quirky, interesting styles.  It also has a good selection of plus sized clothes.  The blouse is called Amor than Meets the Eye.  It's for $30.  I chose it because the graphic nature of the black and white stripes creates visual interest.  The v-neck makes your neck look longer... anything with a v-neck or a scooped neckline will give you the illusion of a longer neck.  Also, the way the stripes come in at an angle to the center will fool the eye a little.

The jacket is by Kate and Mallory and I found it on evine.com for $38.  The dark denim works well with the colors of the outfit and is trendy right now.  I like a cropped denim jacket.  Partly because I'm short-waisted.  I think that when the jacket ends at your natural waist, it's nice to see the curve of your hips coming out under.  Shows the shape of your body, which is nice to know how to do when you carry a little more weight than you might otherwise like.  Also, it's definitely better for jackets to end at the hip or higher, above the line of your crotch, so that you can see the top of the leg.  That goes back to the illusion of a long leg-line. 

The scarf is a handmade crochet scarf from LanaGatto on etsy.  Etsy is a great place to go for funky pieces that not everyone is going to have and also to buy from artisans.  This one went for $50.

The purse is from Modcloth again.  Adventure Awaits Bag for $50.  You could also go on ebay and find something cheaper.  I found the tassel celebrity fringe shoulder bag from belongdingdong for $12.  With purses, there's kind of a balance, I think.  You decide if you want a lot of different bags for different outfits and buy cheap and rotate your stock regularly (and the cheap bags will wear out) or if you want a few, good staple bags and spend a little more on them.  Ebay and etsy are good places to get handbags that are pretty cheap.

The earrings: Kate Spade Cueva Rosa earrings $48.  It's a lot for earrings, I know, but I once got a pair of Kate Spade Earrings at the Nordstrom's outlet near my house and they're so nice.  But, as an alternative, you could get some blue cubic zirconia studs on Overstock for 9 bucks.

Bracelet: For the love of Nerds bracelet from WearitoutJewelz on Etsy. $25.  WANT.

One Cute Three heel from Modcloth.  $50.  Don't go cheap on shoes.  That is all.

For me, I might also go with a funky cocktail ring.  I like cocktail rings, but it's a big thing on your hand, so it's not for everyone.  I found this vintage 60's ring on etsy for $5.


Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Welcome to my new blog!

Well, I said this on my Facebook, but I'll repeat it here for those who got here by some other means.  I'm a person who really enjoys fashion and the idea of expressing myself through clothing and accessories, but for a long time I've worked in very informal professions.  For many years, I worked at a water treatment plant and in the past couple years, I've worked in the lab and in the field for the US Geological Survey.  Neither water treatment nor field science is the place you want to wear your cute shoes or killer jacket, and the money's never been stellar.  So, fashion is really more dreaming for me than reality.  This blog is going to be a way for me to be able to express my creativity and fantasies about how I would dress if I had any money for it and anywhere to wear it.

I also want to be able to help people out, if they want my help, so also, I might give some pointers about how to dress your body type and tips on things like mixing patterns or places to buy trends for less.  Also, on another note, I wear plus sized clothes, and I know how hard it can be to be really trendy and cute when you wear plus sized clothes, so most or all of the fashions I post will be available in plus sizes.  Some of them might be available in standard sizes as well, but some won't.  I'll try to include a few words on why I chose the items and what sort of similar items might work to complete the looks, and sometimes I might do posts that feature "looks for less" or something to that effect.

But, that's it.  The first few posts are just sort of fantasy outfits that I'd like to put together.  Window shopping online without buying anything is my way of exorcising my shopping demons in a way that isn't harmful to my pocketbook.  Maybe someone will be able to benefit from it.