By Guest Blogger Teresa Louise Johnson
As my birthday approaches, I’m considering the Annual Birthday Shopping Trip. Generally, at this time of year, I ask my husband for one thing–new clothes. There haven’t been many times that I’ve asked for anything else. This year, because I seem to have gotten rid of a lot of my fall clothes while pregnant last autumn (we were packing to move-everything had to go!), my list is extensive. As you know, my pieces must be child-friendly, easy to move in, and easy to put together (which tends not to be the case in my closet, …read more

I found this great Old Navy pair of pants over in their clearance section, and I thought I might alert you to the deal! These trousers are available in a great stretchy fabric from 1-4X, and you can’t beat the price. Even though plus women + stretch pants has a sort of stigma, you can see quite clearly that they are ultra flattering (yes, even from the back)!
I basically live in pants like this when I am at home, and I’ve managed to dress them up enough so that nobody learns my secret. I get vintage caftans at flea markets …read more

I’m going to be doing a little “test” here at Dapper Diva, and it will be part of Burning the Scale, too. If you’re sick of hunting for workout gear that works, you’ll be happy to know that I am going to be road testing pieces from Always for Me soon. If you’re looking for some workout gear that doesn’t gap or bind, perhaps we’re onto it. I’ll let you know how it goes. . . Always for Me is my New. Favorite. Plus. Shop. Ever!
Hopefully this photo will be my exact mood whilst working out when I’m kitted out …read more