In The Thick Of It

Industrial Corner and MYNT 1792 Brown Jacket

One of my favorite things about chicago is that it does have a gritty edge to it.  The rust juxtaposed with the geese and the blue sky make me smile. 

This lovely Nolita Moto Jacket was gifted to me by MYNT 1792. It’s such a great color and I love that the collar really looks good open or closed. I received so many compliments on this outfit.  I think it can easily be dressed up or down - pair with skinny jeans or a denim skirt for totally different looks.

Outfit details:
Nolita Moto Jacket - Sz 1X - MYNT 1792
Pale pink burnout shirt - H&M - XL
Burgundy tank - Target - XXL 
Premium skinny jeggings - Target - 16
Burgundy shoes - Target
Crystal bullet necklace - lovely musings etsy
Earrings - Nordstrom Rack
Arrow Bracelets - Nordstrom Rack
Sunglasses - SEE Eyewear

I’m a 215# queer fat femme

Thanks to MYNT 1792 for the nolita moto jacket. My review is not monetarily influenced!

Springtime and Patterned Shorts

I am thrilled that it’s finally spring!  Well except that all my dogs are shedding - that isn’t so sweet.  But all the flowers and the warmer weather are just making me so happy right now.

My job has been so busy lately that I really haven’t had time to take some fun photos, but I really wanted to show you guys these amazing sweet shorts I recently purchased.  I think there’s nothing better than mixing patterns and when I came home and remembered I had this precious lace sweatshirt, I knew I had the perfect outfit.  I know this outfit is a little sweet for me - but there’s something about spring that just brings it out of me.

And what about these new creamy pearl glasses from SEE eyewear?  I am completely in love!

Outfit details
Navy/seafoam green patterned shorts - Target - Sz 18
Seafoam lace sweatshirt - Target - Sz XXL
Pale pink studded flats - Target
Rose quartz necklace - lovelymusings etsy
white ring - H&M
Rose ring - Fossil
Glasses - SEE eyewear

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!

Winter Outerwear and Creepers

What a surprise, another freezing day in Chicago in the winter.  There’s only so many days of boots and a puffy coat that I can handle, so I try to mix it up when I can.

I wanted to share some plus size outerwear looks with you.  This jacket is one of my favorites - it has such great lines and fits me well.  There’s something about a tailored-looking jacket that just makes you feel confident - even when it’s 4 below.

These shoes are new and are great for winter walking.  My partner S has been wearing creepers since high school.  I love the look of creepers, but never found a pair that felt really me.  When S showed me these great single-buckle gray TUKs, I totally fell in love and bought them immediately. They’re super comfortable and good for navigating streets covered in ice.

Outfit Details
Jacket - Guess Brand, Sz XL (guess has jackets up to 3x at Macys)
Scarf - Target
Black skinny jeans - Target
Argyle socks - H&M
Gray Creepers - TUK A8240
Stud bag - Forever 21

Pleated Pink Sheer Skirt and Sheer Black Shirt

This dusty pink color is one I’m so excited about having in my winter wardrobe.  This pretty pleated skirt has a faux-leather waistband.  I love that touch of toughness with such a dainty-seeming color.  I’ve paired this skirt with a sheer black shirt, fleece-lined leggings and my new winkle-picker boots.  

I also had to show some close ups of my favorite Stone and Honey rings and the beautiful rosary bracelet my lovely friend M brought me from her recent trip to Mexico.

Also this unintentionally ended up being a mostly target outfit - funny how that goes sometimes!

The Clothing Details
Black Sheer Shirt - kirna zabete target - sz XL
Pleated Pink Skirt - Target - sz 16
Fleece lined leggings - Nordstrom Rack - Sz XL
Winkle-picker boots - Dolce vita for target
Gold necklace - target
Gold Clutch - vintage
Rosary - gift
Triangle Rings - Stone and Honey 

I’m 5’9” and approx 220# 

The little printed dress

In a fit of hating everything in my closet, I made a rash decision to stop into target and spend the last of my extra money on something that would make me feel pretty.  I saw this sweet little dress hanging on a rack all alone and I crossed my fingers that it was my size - AND IT WAS!  

This dress is just great for summer and I love pairing it with bold pieces.  Most of my long-term readers will recognize the accessories.  It’s been a time of budgeting here and I’m having fun finding new ways to use old things.  The dress will also look great in the fall with tights and boots and a moto jacket.

You may also notice that I’ve moved!  New background!  However, there will also be many upcoming photoshoots involving some outdoor scenes - I’m excited to finally have a porch and a cool ally in which to shoot some photos! 

Dress - Target XXL (current)
Shoes - Jeffery Campbell (3 years ago)
Necklace - Forever 21
Earrings - local
Bag - SAK (3 years ago) 

I’m 5’9” approx 225# queer fat femme!