This “Contra Lace Top” confuses me. It has slimming lines, but there’s something about the color and the lace that doesn’t quite sit right with me. Record your vote below!

Photo (c) Zaftique

(Tape Trim Active Wear Jacket, $27.65)
I’m currently planning a little performance review over at Burning the Scale, where I would like to wear some pieces from a major plus action label and see how they work out. Each time I buy a pair of exercise pants, I feel like I’m gambling: will they ride up? Will they fall down? Ug. If you have a favorite brand, let me know below! I’d love some suggestions.

I’ve been tagged by Tangled Thread, so I thought that you’d like to know seven little-known facts about me, and then I’ll be passing my tagging on to seven other unsuspecting people! (By the way, these facts are not known about me in the blogosphere, but may be known about me in “real life.”)
Here goes nothing:
1. I have a dog named Crumbles. She’s a terrier-poodle mix and I adore her! She’s the naughtiest thing you’ll ever see, though, and ignores everyone except me.
2. I just had eye surgery, and today is a “bad day” in terms of vision.
3. I love …read more

(Straight Leg 5 Pocket Stretch Jeans, $36)
Loyal reader Diane has asked us a question, and I thought it would be great for all of us to chip in and help out. Diane asks:

I’ve been on a mission a for several months now to find the “Perfect” pair of jeans. To me that means they are comfortable, fit good, look good and should make you feel good. Well, I’ve tried on Dickie’s, Levi,s 515 & 545, Paris Blues, Old Navy – the Flirt, the sweetheart, Style & Co, Lane Bryant – right fit wasn’t right for me..lol So far, …read more

I was over at Old Navy today, which invariably gets me thinking about their switch to plus-size fashion as an “online exclusive.” While I adore Old Navy’s affordable looks (like this awesome Smocked Knit Dress above), I’m still disappointed that I can’t try things on in the shops themselves.
Let me know if you feel the same, below.