Outfit of the Day: Friday!!

Last night I got dolled up for a concert.  Betsy approves!  I have never worn this skirt.  The tags were still on!  It's a pretty black lace and you know how I love lace!  Betsy approves!

Stay Houndy!

Em

Outfit of the Day: Thursday

Love this scarf!!!

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Em

March Clothing Purge!!

So, I know I’m only supposed to get rid of one piece of clothing per month, but yesterday I got rid of 15 pieces!  It felt great and I made $39 from clothing that I would have just given to Goodwill.  I’m starting to learn what I like and what looks good on me.  Those things do not include cropped jackets or cropped ANYTHING.  I have a long torso and a large chest.  Cropped things just emphasize that in a not attractive way!  I know it SEEMS like it would be good if your waist looked small and your chest looked bigger but that is not always the case, my friends.  Anyway…a bunch of those less attractive pieces went to Clothes Mentor and they will make some shorter waisted, smaller chested gal look fabulous!  I was strategic about my drop off.  I took the clothes to the store, went to the doctor, came back, collected my money and left the store.  No shopping!  More money in my pocket and more space in my closet!

Stay Houndy!

Em

Outfit of the Day: Wednesday

Well, when I put this on this morning I hated it.  But I figured...I'll wear it because I have made a vow to wear things I already have in my closet.  Then I got to work and realized it's pretty cute!  It's a Macy's clearance special from years ago. 

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Em

Outfit of the Day: Tuesday

Is it Friday yet?  Ugh…my job.  Blog, you don’t know me well enough to know that this is not my normal attitude about work.  Just THIS work.  I used to love my job.  And then my boss left and I ran the department for awhile by myself.  And then I got a new boss that wants me OUT!  The only recourse I have it to look cute while I suffer!  So what do you think of today’s outfit?  I found this sweater in the back of my closet and I love the color!

Stay Houndy!

Em

Outfit of the Day: Monday

A crappy day...but a cute outfit!!  Also, a cute hound.  The perfect accessory for ANY outfit!

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Em

Outfit of the Day: Saturday!!

This sweater makes me happy!  However now that I look at them...the shoes don't work!  Ha!  I must have been feeling pretty colorful today!

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Em

Outfit of the Day: Friday

This isn't my favorite picture but meh...I love this outfit!  I bought the shirt on clearance a couple of years ago at Macy's and it's fabulous!  Lace and a pretty cream color.  It has short sleeves so for this time of the year I added a cardigan.  And of course...my boots!  Have a great weekend, my friends!

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Em

Shoes of the Day: Wednesday!

Hey now!  Did someone say Luxury Tax shoes?!  Probably not but still...check these out!  I bought them at the consignment shop last year for $7.  YAY!!  I wore them to work on Wed and I felt like Ellen!  Super cool!

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Em

Outfit of the Day: Tuesday (Meow) Edition!!

Well, well, well...Happy Tuesday, folks!  Here I am in the grey and black leopard dress I've had for years!  I used to think it was too much...but now I LUFF it!  Why should a stacked body like mine wear all black and try to shrink away?  There's no hiding what I've got going on here!  And even if there's too much of it...meh.  I'll just work it that much extra!  :)  I challenge you this week to pull out something you used to be afraid to wear.  I'm so glad I did!  I got a lot of compliments and drive my new Grandma Boss crazy while she sat there in a grey turtleneck and flood pants.  Haha!

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Em

Stop the Body Hatred!

I wanted to share something that I wrote yesterday on my Facebook page.  I had been commenting on Oscar fashion (just because it's fun!) and several friends of mine were commenting that Kelly Ripa needed to "eat something".  Now, I confess she did look painfully thin.  But one thing I've learned in this journey of loving myself (I have a long way to go) is that saying someone is too thin is the same as saying someone is too fat.  We don't know the reasons behind someone's body shape.  Are they going through a hard time?  Are they actually sick?  Are they just genetically a bigger or smaller person?  That's why I always try to comment on clothes only.  That's the fun of awards shows, to me!  Pretty dresses and the people who wear the wacky fashions on the red carpet!  Here is what I shared and it was generally well taken by my friends.

So, I don’t mean to be a killjoy but I need to have a general rule for my page, I guess. I’m sorry I didn’t do this before. I don’t allow any kind of body bashing on here. When I post pictures about fashion, it is strictly about the fashion. Not someone’s cup size, dress size, or anything relating to size. Last night when I went to the fashion webpages (Huffington Post, E!, CNN) to get pictures of Gabrielle Sidebe and Kelly Ripa (among others) I was VERY disappointed (though not at all surprised) to see that people’s comments were completely full of hate. Eat a sandwich, eat a salad…those are really the only ones I am comfortable typing. As someone who for much of her life has been made fun of for her weight and appearance, I don’t want to have any of those reminders on my Facebook page. I don’t want anyone to think that I would ever tell a thin person that they needed to eat or a larger person to stop eating. I don’t know their story. Fashion is fluffy. Anyone of any size can pick a bad dress! That’s as far as I go with critiquing. Last night I noticed (again…not here, but on another page) that people LOVED that Jennifer Lawrence was eating french fries and a Coke at the Oscars. Yeah, that’s way cool and probably what I would do. But if Gabby was eating…anything…I guarantee it would not be cool. Same with Kelly Ripa. “Thank God she’s eating, blah, bIah, blah…”. “Put down those fries!” I can say from experience that hurtful comments never motivated me to lose weight or be healthier. They only made me believe that I was worthless and eventually that I didn’t deserve to eat at all. Let’s not have any of that on here! This isn’t WebMD or In Touch Weekly. It’s my Facebook page about Basset Hounds and sparkly dresses! Any future NEGATIVE comments about people’s bodies will be deleted. I will continue to comment on how AMAZING we all look. Which we DO! Because honestly…ANYONE CAN LOOK AMAZING and that has surprisingly little to do with size. I will keep preaching that on here for as long as you will listen! Love yourself the way that you are right now. Even if you have plans to change. Work what you’ve got! Thanks, friends. Please don’t take this personally. It’s just a general reminder for everyone!

You would not believe the things I found on other websites.  You can't win no matter what you look like!  Butt too big, boobs too small, too fat, too skinny, eat a sandwich, eat a salad...it never ends.  Let's all make a vow to stop insulting each other to make ourselves feel better.  I've done it!  I had to check myself a make an effort to stop.  I was only perpetuating the lies that media have been telling us for years.  Let's stand up and say that we find beauty in places other than appearance and that we are all valuable the way that we are right now.  Not after losing 10 pounds.  Not after a boob job.  Not if we're on a diet.  RIGHT NOW.  Join me, friends!

Stay Houndy!

Em

Outfit of the Day: Sunday!!

I know I've worn this sweater a LOT but today's post is more about the fact that I took a test today!  WOOT!  I have another test tomorrow but that will not stop me from celebrating with a big smile and a little coffee!  :)

Stay Houndy!

Em

Outfit of the Day: Saturday!!

I don't love the angle of this shot but I love the scarf that my friend Amy got me for Christmas!

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Em