Fat Calf Socks!

After years (literally) of trial and error I have finally found a sock that not only comes all of the way to my knee BUT also stays put! The problem hasn't necessarily been finding a sock that pulls but stays. The Merona Boot Solutions over-the-knee sock does well at both! At first I baulked at the $5/pair price, but soon went back for another color. $10 for two pair enabled me to go through my drawer and get rid of all of the unsuccessful attempts from years gone by. The sock is (for me) not too thick and not too thin. There is some extra material because it is meant to go over the knee but not so much that it aggravated me. The aggravation of pulling a sock up all day will always be greater than an irritation with extra material.
So that you know, some of the unsuccessful attempts include socks from the following: the Avenue, Target regular knee high socks, Walmart, Sears, KMart.
Are you a sock wearer? What's your favorite brand?


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Dear Lady C

Can't you see the girls in these? Nieman Marcus' line at Target

Sale Glorious Sale!

Just found this at Target for $11! Ching! Do the sale dance! Do the sale dance! Do the sale dance!


Regular $42.99
The Webster at Target® Plus Size Short-Sleeve Tie-Front Dress - Navy/Brown/Green
sold online only



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Safe Travels OOTD

I get to support students as they travel to and participate in a conference this week. My outfit wasn't cute, but it fit the bill. I shared with one of the students to dress for your destination, which was my goal. Layers and comfort, but not to comfortable.









(Sale prices indicated)

Jacket - Avenue $14.99
Tank - Avenue $7
Jeans - Avenue $5.96
Bracelets - Target $4 each

Sorry for the bare feet.

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More Sales

These are $8.98 right now at Target. I saw some in every whole size and 9.5s.






Target Women's Mossimo Black ® Penina Espadrille in turquoise or cobalt $8.98 now on clearance

Also, smoothies are only $1 today at Burger King.

Any sales stick out to you this weekend?


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My rosy cheeks

A few weeks ago I was getting ready for a feature in our local paper (click here) and spent a few dollars on cosmetics. One of my splurge items was blush. It was not a cheap splurge (about $5). A week after the shoot I found this at my local Target and thought I'd try it. Wow! E.L.F. (stands for eyes lips face) blush stick is easy to use and gives me great color and IT WAS ONLY $1!

Check out the e.l.f. website and here's a code for $5 off $5: FREEFIVE. Most of the items are $1 or a great deal. Let me know what you think.






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$5 Deals (picture heavy)

Here are some of the $5 deals I picked up in the last three weeks at the overstock warehouse (I'm not sure of the name of the place, but here is the location. Right next to KMart.

http://maps.google.com/?q=Kmart&cid=13217083931150683838

I love a good deal. Next hurdle: not buying just cause it's a good deal.
































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I did it!

I believe there is a "magical" weight where we begin to believe that the value of our bodies change. As I get older I am hoping to grow up my thoughts about my body. I want to further learn what looks right on my body and ROCK IT!

Step one on the journey was a surprise to me... Shorts! It started with getting a few nice but cheap pair to wear around the house and low and behold they were cute enough to wear out. Sorry I didn't take pictures but here are a few pics of what I wore.

Friday to the Harry Potter movie, and yes they were this short!

Cardigan- lane bryant, shirt and shorts- overstock store (Mossimo)









Sunday drive after a sunday dinner:

Jacket - lane bryant, shorts - overstock store (Mossimo)





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Beauty thy name is...

I, like many others, am guilty of ignoring my own advice and not believing my own sermons. I tell many women how beautiful they are in their own right. I constantly push my daughter to love and appreciate what she sees in the mirror, yet there are times I forget just how beautiful I am! I admit that initially I was very critical of these pictures. Now I'll just say it may be time to start purchasing a size smaller (wow), but these are me... and they are beautiful.
















Dress - Lane Bryant
Sunnies - Zenni.com
Sandals - Target

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Summer Dresses

Just a few from my collection. I love dresses in the summer.

Jessica London


Norma Kamali....yes I got it in red and black





Just My Size


I have a very similar dress to this one.



Pure Energy








Lane Bryant





(This is old and I'm really considering giving it away. Here it is those.)









This is a very similar dress to the one I got from Target. I couldn't find a picture online.



Again a similar dress to the one I have but this made by Pure Energy as well.

Pure Energy





Lane Bryant


Just My Size


Lane Bryant





And my 2011 Summer favorite

One Stop Plus


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