In The Fashionista's Closet: Lazy Sunday

I went to run errands and this is what I wore....

I would have to say that this outfit is the epitome of me on the weekends. I tend to gravitate to long dresses with bold colors, add lots of bangles, big earrings and call it a day. No ironing involved and yet I still feel pulled together.

Sunglasses: Armani

Earrings: Forever 21

Bracelets/watches: Assorted

Jacket: Thrifted

Dress: Marshalls

Clutch: Vintage

Shoes: Payless (Can someone please start a shoe fund for me, I am in desperate need of some new shoes for summer. Thank you very much.)

I went to a housewarming party on Saturday that turned into a Girls Nite In and lasted well into the wee hours. My girlfriends made me try on some outfits that I wouldn't normally wear and took pics that I won't share here. One was waaaayyy tooo short and skimpy but I actually really enjoyed the other look even though I might not have chosen it for me at first glance.

The general consensus among the ladies was that I don't "show off my shape" 

(even though I feel as though I do but apparently I'm in the minority) 

and someone asked if it was because I didn't want negative attention from men. I have to admit that that is a part of it, I don't want to be labeled or treated a certain way because I am wearing something fitted, I want a man to be attracted to more than just my physical appearance. I have also had some negative experiences with the way that men have approached me and treated me and I think that I "cover up" as a defense mechanism so that I won't be seen as just a piece of meat. I know that I have more to offer than just my physical self and I do not want to be diminished by what I am wearing.

But it did get me thinking about how I am not challenging myself to think outside of the box sometimes because I always choose to wear something loose or long, or both. I want my style to be ever evolving and feel as though I could stand to be a little less "buttoned up" so to speak.

 So I will begin to try some new things and maybe opt to tuck my shirt in sometimes and let people see that I'm NOT an 83 year old grandma trapped in a 39 year old's body. I always tend to try larger sizes so that things won't be too tight but maybe next time I'll get the medium instead of the large.
(Shut up Reiko, I said next time.)

But I still like this outfit....

In The Fashionista's Closet: Up By The Boot Straps

 Aaaaahhhh, blessed blessed Friday. 

 

 Coat: Ann Taylor Loft

I got this coat about 8 years ago and I almost had to fight over it because a woman had taken it off of the hold rack and was trying it on as I was returning to the store. I had asked them to hold it until I was on my way out of the mall so I wouldn't have to lug it with me but luckily I came in in the nick of time and there were no fisticuffs. Crisis averted!

 These boots zip up the back, forgot to get a shot....

 

Doing something new by adding these BAPs (Big Azz Pictures, I'm the queen of acronyms) let me know if you like them this large or not.

 

Dress: Thrifted (Previously seen here)

Belt: Thrifted

Boots: Juicy Couture

OH! Please check out the love I got from The Trendy Socialite, we are now officially friends in my head, I am so grateful that my blog has opened up avenues and opportunities to meet (online at least) such fabulous people.

And can you please, PLEASE watch this video that I saw over at Instant Vintage (she's hilarious by the way), I literally had tears in my eyes...