Hey y'all! 
Have you ever watched a show or flipped though a magazine and wonder, " oh I wonder if they have that in my size?" Of course you have, we all do it.... especially us plus size ladies that love trendy and of course super cute outfits. 
I remember being younger and forced to shop in the women's section because most trendy stores capped at a 12/14. Need I say more about how horrible that was lol. Find stores that had cute, age appropriate fashion was like pulling teeth. Thankfully as I got older and into my high school years, more stores started to carry plus sizes and I was able to find things here and there that were "in" and not in the women's section.
So now that fashion is embracing larger bodies and designers are creating pieces that are flattering curvy figures it can all seem a bit overwhelming when trying to find just the right piece.
But where exactly are the best places to find trendy plus size clothes? 

1. Target- Target has amazingly stylish clothes that are on trend and range all the way to a 4x. A lot of my dresses have come from Target and I love all of them. Make sure you check out the clearance section too. You can find a lot of items marked all the way up to 70% off. In my opinion, they have some of the most trendy plus size clothes for women.

2. Walmart- Walmart has stepped up their game within the last few years. A lot of their plus size clothes are on trend and pretty comfortable. One thing I have realized about Walmart's clothes are that they tend to be more fitting for longer legs and shorter torsos. Having shorter legs and most of my weight in my midsection, I wish they had more tops that were just a tad longer.

3. Ross- I love Ross! They have great prices and hidden gems in every department. They have great trendy plus size clothes and even some designer labels all at a reasonable price. The only thing about Ross stores is that they are all different. You have to check out several stores before finding your favorite one.
4. TJ Maxx- Another great place to find trendy plus size clothes is at TJ Maxx. To me, TJ Maxx is very similar to Ross but a little more "upscale". You can find many different name brands and they will still be more affordable than most department stores.

5.Forever21 Plus- Forever 21 at one point was my go to place. Not so much anymore since my taste has changed in clothing. However, Forever 21 Plus always has trendy plus size clothes in a variety of sizes and looks at decent prices.
6. Kohl's- Most of their plus size items can be found online as opposed the the store, but Kohl's always has a great selection of trendy plus size clothes.
7. Amazon- I have several friends that frequent Amazon for clothing. While they fall into the mid size clothing range, they have informed me that there are larger sizes available in the selections they chose. You can always find what you want and need on Amazon lol.
8. Dress Barn- Dress Barn has amazing plus size clothes. They are a little more on the costly side but worth every penny. One of my husband's favorite dresses that I own comes from Dress Barn. Dress Barn offers great, professional styles that are of high quality without the designer price.
9. Torrid- Growing up torrid was my GO- TO store. However, my little Chili's income was not enough to keep me in their threads. But I was able to snag some great pants and dresses from them. I feel like their prices have become more shopper friendly over the years so grabbing a few staple pieces won't break the bank.
10. Shein Curve- I personally have not had the chance to order from them but I have heard nothing less than positive reviews. Shein offers a wide variety of styles at super affordable prices. One thing I love about their site is that they have tons of buyer photos so you can see a variety of body shapes and how the sizes fit.
With these 10 stores, you can find great plus size clothes that are in style and that won't blow your budget. Have you shopped at any of these stores? Where do you find your trendy plus size clothes? Let me know in the comments!

Hey y'all!
It is February and we are just starting to hit that weird time time of the year in Texas when we begin to transition from Winter to Spring. If I'm being totally honest, we have random weather here all the time lol. However, this time of year- between February and March we still have days that are really chilly and days that are in the 70's.

Making a wardrobe transition from Winter to Spring can be overwhelming at times. Especially if you live in areas (like Texas) that tend to throw screwballs during the day. You never know what to wear. You wake up and it is a chilly 30+ degrees but come lunch time, you are sweating buckets because it is now in the mid 70's.
So- just how do you transition your wardrobe from Winter to Spring? 
The answers are simple.. so let's get to it.
1. Sweaters- I keep sweaters on or by me all year round. I don't know why really other than the fact that I love them. A sweater is a must when mixing your Spring clothes with your Winter clothes. Try carrying a variety of sweaters in your closet. I have 3 types of sweaters that I keep in my closet. The heavy ones for those extra brisk days, a medium weight sweater for days that I wear long sleeves and want to have options and the light weight sweater/shaw.  The light weight sweater is great for when I am running errands. It's light enough to not be overwhelming while I'm in the car all day and I don't have to worry about taking it off once I get in the store. Having 3 options will definitely help you transition your wardrobe from Winter to Spring.

2. Colors- Another way to transition your wardrobe from Winter to Spring is to add lighter/ brighter colors. I'm a sucker for mauves and blush tones so you can definitely count on me to have something of the sorts. I personally love wearing contrasting colors. So try adding in pops of bright colors to easily transition.
3. Footwear- Boots can be an all year round thing. If paired right. Instead of wearing your winter knee high boots or your boots with the fur (please sing that like T-Pain so it makes you laugh lol), switch your footwear to lower cut boots like the ones I am wearing. These boots look great with dresses and jeans plus the fabric is light weight so your feet can breathe.

4. Wear Lighter Fabric- When you have your sweaters ^^^, you can add them to lighter fabric clothes. If it gets too warm in your sweater you will have something underneath that is light and cooling. Try mixing in cottons and linens as well as blends that are lighter. I love mixing lighter fabrics with heavier ones when putting together looks that will transition from Winter to Spring. I am comfortable in whatever I wear.

See, that was easy wasn't it?! Transitioning your wardrobe from Winter to Spring is as easy as 1,2,3 (4). You don't have to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe or pack everything all up at once. Like I said before, I always have a sweater with me.. so you bet I have one when transitioning my wardrobe from Winter to Spring.
What are some tips you would add when transitioning your wardrobe from Winter to Spring? Which look do you like the most? Let me know in the comments.

Hey y'all! Spring time is here and you know what that means.. time for a wardrobe revamp! It's March and that's when "life" starts to come back into the world lol. With new life comes new weather and new weather means new clothes...(pause for dramatics).
At any moment, the bluebonnets will be blooming, thunder storms will be brewing and the subtle hues of pink, and florals will be crowding every shelf of every store you walk into. While spring time does require you to toss/pack away those winter coats and gloves, it shouldn't cost an arm and a leg to replace them. That's where thrift store shopping comes in!

If you didn't know, I love thrift store shopping. The challenge of  finding something new at a fraction of the cost is one of my favorite things to do. There are thrift stores in every major and minor city and even though it can be hit or miss at some, a lot have great deals and finds. So, before you start searching for your next thrift store find, take these thrift shopping tips into consideration so you can score BIG at your local thrift store.
1. Location- Okay, this one is pretty obvious. Location is EVERYTHING when it comes to finding a thrift store near you.  Thrift stores seem to be in just about every city around Dallas, so finding one that I like isn't really hard. If you are pretty particular in what you are looking for, then head to  the towns that have a higher average income. 
2. Sales- Yes! Thrift stores have sales, most of them have different ones every day. Once you find your thrift store location, check their online calendar/socials or give them a call for their daily tag sales. My local thrift shop goes by tag colors, but I have been to some that go by department.
3. Timing- Once you find the location and the sale dates, knowing when the thrift store opens is key. You want to get there first thing in the morning so you can see all the new items that were put out the night before and of course, beat all other thrifters to the punch. One of my local thrift stores has a $.25 day. The catch is they are only open for a few hours so you have to be one of the first ones in line to get the good stuff.
4.Know before you go- Know what you are looking for BEFORE you go. Jot down sizes, colors interests and anything else that may be of importance. My last shopping trip (see video below) was all about my son. I knew what size and what styles I was looking for before I went. Knowing before you go into the thrift store will keep you on track with what you need, wandering off into a different department takes time away from what you are looking for as well as the risk of missing out on a good find.

5. Label check- Labels are so important when thrift shopping. Check to see if what you are buying is worth the price they are selling. For example, a George shirt from Walmart usually costs around $7-$9. Buying one for over 6 really isn't worth it. Finding a shirt from Nike, Jos. A Bank that sells for $8 is definitely worth it. Another thing to check is if something is dry clean only. If you don't normally do dry clean, then you may want to pass on it (unless it is an amazing find), don't worry so much about taking one item to the cleaners while the rest can be hand washed.
6. Clear your schedule- It takes time to go thrift shopping so plan accordingly. If you are searching a big store, you want to allow yourself plenty of time to not only search each one, but try on and check out as well. 
While thrift shopping for a new wardrobe can seem intimidating, don't be afraid to take this challenge head on. You will be surprised what you can find and how little it will cost. check out this YouTube video I posted recently where I head off to the thrift store to find my son some new clothes. 

Hey y'all! Fall is basically here ( hello PSL Day!) and I am here for it! Especially the trendy fall colors of 2019.  If you have been checking the major fashion outlets, stores, street styles and of course influencers.. you will see some of the hottest colors that will be gracing the runways and streets this Fall/Winter. Two of those colors I absolutely love, Butterscotch Yellow and Cool Pinks! I have always liked yellow and pink, I used them in everything! It wasn't until I got older that I realized there were more to just basic yellow and pink and they were equally as pretty! Which is why majority of the stuff I own is blush toned lol. Anyway....  The first trendy fall color for 2019 is Butterscotch Yellow. This shade of yellow is deep and rich. Unlike yellow, butterscotch yellow has a subtle hint of gold and is closer to the cool end of the color spectrum. For this look, I paired a butterscotch yellow skirt from Ross, a navy and white pinstripe shirt also from ross, and my favorite granny sweater I found at some estate sale! I also paired it with tan Kenneth Cole heels and felt hat from Old Navy.
Next is Cool Pink/Crab Apple! Ok, like I mentioned earlier, I love blush tones so this color was a no brainer! Unlike warm/hot pink, cool pinks are darker, softer and also closer to the cool end of the color spectrum. For this look, I paired a crabapple colored skirt from Ross, a knit sweater from Dress Barn and velvet mules from Target.


OTHER TRENDING COLORS! Like I said there are a few trendy colors this Fall/ Winter season and Butterscotch and Cool Pinks are two of them! Some of the other colors include: Red Chile Pepper- Mauve/ Lavender- Summer Fig- Tiger Orange- Bluestone- Sugar Almond- Eden- Rutabaga and more! Want a full list of all the trendy colors for Fall? Check out this awesome post from Glowsly.com! What  do you think of these trendy Fall/Winter colors for 2019?! Which one is a must have for you? Let me know in the comments below!

Hey y'all!

What's the one thing you and pretty much every woman hates the most about new shoes? That's right... the pinching, the squishing, the aching and every other painful and uncomfortable feeling those beautiful things create!

But what if there was a way to " break them in" before you even stepped foot out the door? What if you could whip out those favorite pair of shoes that your foot maybe got a little to big for ( like me, thanks kids lol). Thanks to this life changing hack, you will be able to stretch your high heels quickly!
This simple hack will not only have you dancing in your new shoes, but dancing in them comfortably. :)

After having Italy, I gained back a lot of my weight and a lot of it went to my feet as well. Ever since then I have struggled with shoes of all types, especially high heels!

Stretching your high heels allows you to relieve some of the discomfort that comes along with new shoes or any tightness that occurs. Not to mention it is super simple as well!


You can literally do this anywhere with only a few items from around the house. All you need to stretch your high heels are two pairs of socks, your pair of high heels and a hair dryer! That's right.. a HAIR DRYER! Super long list I know lol.



There are two ways you can use the socks. One being you can put both pair of socks on your feet and then try to squeeze your feet into your shoes or you can roll each pair into a seperate ball. I prefer to roll them!

The best way to roll them in my opinion is to fold them into 3's with the toes being last. I don't know it it's just my socks, but they seem to have some sort of "cap" that holds them into place.



Next, if you are rolling the socks, take them and stuff them into the front of your high heels. For this tutorial, I am using my newest* heels. The straps across my toes pinch my baby toe and it is completely painful!



Then, taking your hairdryer, heat all the areas that you are wanting to stretch. Make sure you focus on the areas that hurt the most! Heat the areas in increments of about 5 minutes then take out the socks and try them on. If you are satisfied with the comfort then that's it! If they are still a bit snug, add the socks and heat again.



Finally, once you are done stretching your high heels, you will be able to walk in confidence... comfortably!

Unfortunately, I forgot to snap a before photo so there was really no point in showing an after one! I can't believe I forgot so please forgive me.

Have you ever tried to stretch your high heels? Will you try this? Let me know in the comments below!

Hey y'all!

So let me tell you a little secret about me. I am a plus size woman! Whew.. now that that's outta the bag we can go home.... ( kidding). Yes, I am plus sized and as much I would like to say " I love the way I look" that would be a flat out lie.

The truth is, a lot of women (plus size or not) have issues with their bodies and how clothing contributes to our insecurities. We tend to constantly live in fear of how something makes us look or if it flatters your figure.

Growing up, I was always told I couldn't wear stripes or heard someone say "Big people can't wear stripes", or "Stripes make you look wider than you actually are!". While patterns can alter the way we see shapes and it can give off the illusion of multiple angles or inaccurate distances, plus size women can wear stripes! If you are a plus size woman there are plenty of ways to rock stripes so don't ever feel like you can't!

I for one have always struggled with clothing and how it looks on me, even when I lost over 100 pounds. It wasn't until this past Spring that I finally pulled the trigger and bought a striped dress. Well, actually my husband was the one that badgered me to get it. He loved the colors and he thought they would look great on me. So after a quick back and forth I gave in and said I would wear it.

It took me about two weeks to actually put the dress on and get in front of a camera and I am actually glad I did! My striped dress is now one of my favorites!

Now, on to the reason you are reading this post.... how to rock stripes when you are plus size!

1. Be confident- A lot of the time  we are the one that  thinks we look ridiculous when in actuality, we don't! Showing that you are confident in your stripes gives off a vibe of love and confidence! So, if you have to practice wearing them around the house do it and walk out feeling like a million bucks!

2. Go vertical- Since stripes can alter shapes, going vertical will make your plus size figure longer and leaner! I know a lot of women love to look taller, especially with their legs!

3. Pair with a solid- Sometimes, going full stripe takes time. So, if you are someone that needs to test the waters first before going head first try pairing a solid color top with a pair of stripe pants or a strip top with a solid skirt. There are many different ways to mix it up so don't be afraid to try different looks.

4. Go black and white- We all know black is pretty slimming and white can accentuate so wearing black and white stripes will not only slim but the white will enhance those curves giving you an amazing figure!

5. Layers- If you prefer horizontal stripes but aren't a fan of how they look on you, layer up with kimono, cardigan or duster. Adding a layer on top whether it's solid or a print can also add a dimension to your look and give you a bomb outfit and be beyond flattering.


6. Add a POP of color- Along with wearing black and white stripes, a pop of color can definitely draw the eye to a an area you would much rather be the focus. Our eyes tend to go straight towards the obvious odd color. Try adding a bright color in your top, pants or dress!