In The Thick Of It

The Devil’s in the Details

 Accessories can take any outfit from “just something i threw on” to an actual pulled-together look. I used to be annoyed  that sometimes the only thing I could ever find in a store was accessories, because they carried no clothes in my size, but the reality is that it’s allowed me to amass quite a collection of really cute accessories.  A good outfit has a mixture of colors, patterns and textures in the clothes and the accessories should also reflect that mix.

If nothing else, having some key pieces - a weird necklace or some big earrings that you can throw on that will upgrade an outfit is worth even a small amount of money.

And other thing - for those of you that wear glasses, they can be additional accessory that is fun to change up.  Over many years, I’ve added new pairs to my collection.

This skirt you’ve seen before, but I wanted to show you how I’ve paired it with some new accessories (and a new top!)

The Outfit Details
Sea-foam shirt - Forever 21+ - 1X
Faux Leather Jacket - Forever 21+ - XL
Patent flats - Target 
Sea-foam Necklace (worn as a bracelet) - Forever 21
Pink/silver ring - Fossil
Triangle rings - Stone and Honey
Skirt - Forever 21+ - 1X
Hand Collar Clips - gift
Earrings - local shop
Rose Scarf - vintage/thrifted
Jacket - Guess - XL
Glasses - SEE

Hard shoes and lace tops

Oh a lace top…so much to say about something so dainty and yet so tough.  Ahem.

I found this sea-foam green lace sweatshirt at target last week and just knew it would work with some other pieces in my closet.  I love the mix of the pale color with a sweatshirt cut.  My only wish is that it was a true crew-neck so I could wear it with a button-up collar shirt and have it look just the way I want it to.

I’m JUST SURE y’all are sick of these black skinny jeans, but I swear it’s 12 degrees today and I just can’t be bothered with anything else at the moment. So just know that I’m going to show you what I’m really wearing here - not just outfits that are exclusive for the blog.  REALLY REAL here.

This scarf is one I found at dorothy perkins a few months ago and it looked so much like one I was obsessed over at topshop that was 3x the price, so of course I grabbed this one for myself.

Not too bad for a winter weekend look, eh?

Outfit Details
Teal Lace Sweatshirt - Target, XXL
Jacket - vintage
Pink Skull Scarf - Dorothy Perkins
Black Skinny Jeans - Rockstar Old Navy - Sz 16
Chain ‘Gene’ Booties - Jeffrey Campbell
Citrine Bullet Necklace - Lovely Musings (get 15% off using code 15OFF during the month of February)
Triangle Rings - Stone and honey
Earrings - Target
Glasses - SEE

I’m a 5’9” approx 215# femme!

BOYS ENTRANCE with my Leather satchel

Even if you’re not in school - a roomy bag is a really good accessory to have.  This white leather rucksack by Grafea England is perfect for carrying around on the daily. 

I used it for shopping this weekend.  S and I walked around on the icy/snowy streets running errands - record shopping and target and the usual stuff.  My shoes (despite being suede) were a good choice for walking on ice - I didn’t slip at all. I love this outfit for casual saturday shopping.  This chambray shirt is one of my favorite pieces in my wardrobe right now.  I can’t recommend it enough.  Or just chambray in general - there’s a lot out there right now.  Great for that transition from winter to spring.

OUTFIT DETAILS
Chambray/denim shirt - Forever 21, 1X
Black skinny jeans - Rockstar cut, Old Navy, 16
Socks - H&M
Gray Suede Creepers - TUK
White Rucksack - Grafea England “Bianca” available for purchase here*
Necklace - Forever 21

I’m a 5’9” approx 215# femme!

*this bag was provided to me by Grafea England

The colors of a rose garden

I promised something other than the black/white outfits I’ve been inundating you all with for weeks.  A sunny cold day seemed like just the time to pull out some pink and dark red - one of my favorite color combos.

Photos are from the el, just at sunset.

Outfit details
Pink Tunic - Forever 21 Plus - Sz 1X
Red Jeggings - Target - Sz 16
Green Jacket - GAP - Sz XL
Scarf - Urban Outfitters
Black/gold stud bag - Forever 21
Ring - Stone and Honey
Braided Belt - Nordstrom
Necklace - Forever 21
Boots - Steve Madden
Earrings - local
Glasses - SEE

Coffee at Wormhole and a Vintage Floral Skirt

Saturday morning and a trip to wicker park meant a stop into the lovely coffeeshop Wormhole. Their honey bear latte makes me the happiest. After coffee, it was record shopping at reckless. I got the newest John maus record and haven’t stopped listening to it all weekend.

This vintage skirt is something I’ve had in my closet for several months and I just haven’t had the opportunity to wear it. You may notice I’m wearing the sheer shirt I had in my photos from last week - I love getting lots of looks from a new piece!

Oh and look - I got my hair cut! I needed a little change and decided to even things out a bit so i can grow it out this winter.

What I’m Wearing:
Sheer White shirt - Forever 21 - XL
Vintage floral skirt - no size listed
Tights - Target - XL
Shoes - Chinese Laundry from Akira Chicago
Earrings - etsy
Crystal necklace - etsy
Rings - Stone and Honey
Purse - Valhalla Brooklyn
Glasses - SEE

I’m 5’9” approx 220# queer fat femme!

Items for sale: Dorothy Perkins Peplum Dress and Forever 21 Dot Dress

Dorothy Perkins Peplum Bow Dress - NEW WITH TAGS
Size UK 18 (US 14/16)
Price: $18 (currently on sale on the website for $29)
This cute pink dress is perfect for this season.  It’s a stretchy material that zips up the back.  Recommended for US size 14 or hips less than 49”

Forever 21 Dot Dress - NEW without tags
Size 2x
Price $10
This is a great dress for any season.  It’s SUPER stretchy and could fit a variety of sizes. Looks cute with tights and heels and a dressy jacket or just on its own for a night out.

You’re seeing both these dresses on me - approx size 16/ 215 lb/ 5’9”

Paypal accepted, please reply to this post or send me an ask with your email contact.

The Plum Sweater Dress and the Perfect Bag

Ah, yes…the time of year for sweater dresses and layers and perfect weekends filled with walking around, drinking warm beverages and looking at people. It was also a weekend for a massive closet “edit” which means that I found some things that had been buried in the back and I have a HUGE bag of clothes to sell/exchange.  But during that, I found this sweet sweater dress that I just thought would be perfect for this weekend.  It’s a little too big, but who cares - it’s flowy and sweet and one of my favorite colors.

The Outfit

Plum Sweater Dress: Forever 21 (3x)
Gray Leggings: HUE (M)
Wedges: Topshop
Necklace: Forever 21
Rings: Stone and Honey
Bag: the onishi by valhallabrooklyn 

I’m 5’9” approx 220# queer fat femme!

Is it time for fall yet?

Y’all.  I am SO ready for fall colors and cooler weather and BOOTS.  I thought today was going to be the perfect day to wear my new burgundy skinny pants, and while it was a super cute outfit - the weather was still just a little too warm.  However I did have the BEST time at my new favorite record store - Logan Hardware, which has a FREE ARCADE in the back room.  It was magical!.

What I wore:
Black Lace Jacket - Forever 21 - Sz 1X
Pink sequin tank - Forever 21 - Sz 2X
Burgundy Skinny Jeggings - Target - Sz 16
Scarf - Urban Outfitters
Shoes - in one photo I’m in my Franco Sarto Suede Heels, in the other I’m in the Zigi Soho Studded loafers
Bag - Valhalla Brooklyn  

I’m 5’9” approx 220# queer fat femme!