This silky top from Lane Bryant has me saying “Good or Gross?” because it’s just so unusual that I can’t stop going back to look at it. According to the description, it has “leather confetti” and “seed bead detailing” at the neck, which is confusing until you zoom up closer and take a look at the pic again. There are tiny leather dots and squares all over the u-shaped neck secured by beads, and it almost has an African vibe on second glance. You’ll get extra shape from that sash tie that ties along the waist in brown.
That juicy fruit …read more

Remember the St. Patrick’s Days of Elementary school? Children of all ages would wear green just to pinch those who didn’t. And it was completely appropriate. Any other day pinching would get you in serious trouble.
Now, as adults, St. Patrick’s Day is all about going out to drink some Irish alcoholic beverages, while wearing green and saying you’re Irish or pretending to be Irish (or saying you’re 1/18th Irish)… all while wearing green.
If you don’t want to wear one of those tacky “Kiss me I’m Irish!” t-shirts from Old Navy, then what in the world are you going to wear …read more

Looking for something that meets your budget requirements and that’s really high on style? I’m going to admit that I was surprised to see this pick at Lane Bryant, mostly because it was particularly gorgeous and (in my head) worth three times as much! That’s not so bad, is it?
Pleats give this tunic a new shape that disguises lumps and bumps without the usual “I’m hiding under a tent” look, and the puff sleeves are generous enough to actually make your arms look smaller. It’s $34.99, on sale! Visit Lane Bryant to pick one up.
Photo: Lane Bryant

The other day, my daughter, Bailey, made the comment that she wished I would buy myself some new clothes after Christmas.  I was surprised because usually when she thinks of new clothes, it’s something that she wants.  Then, I realized that she was gently saying, “Mom, it’s time to freshen up your wardrobe.”  I work part-time at an elementary school and the rest of the time in my home office – I get lazy sometimes. 
I’m Mom, sure, but I’d also like to be a confident,  attractive, (sexy) woman, as well.
Then, I read about Julie, The Snarkstress’s Challenge, clicked through a few of her posts, …read more