Before I quit my job to become lazy a SAHM, I used to have a little thing called CABLE. But alas, it became imperative to cut that $89/month out of the budget when I you know, stopped making money.
I can honestly say I don’t miss it much. But I do miss ONE show…TLC’s “What Not to Wear”. I heart Clinton and Stacy. I want to be them when I grow up. Well, particularly Stacy, because I’d like to stay a girl. When I am shopping, I think, “What would Clinton and Stacy say about this item of clothing?” They helped morph me into the “fit fanatic” I am today.
So, since I’m like, a swanky Style editor and stuff, {rolls eyes}, some of my friends have been asking me for fashion advice lately. ESPECIALLY in the two areas women freak out about the most: swimsuits and (if you’re a blogger) what to wear to BlogHer. One person in particular who was hyperventilating the most was Emily’s and my beloved AmyinOHio.
So I gave Amy some fashion rules for her body type and helped her pick some outfits out and she quickly became a shopping FANATIC! And I thought, “Hmm, this would make a great post!” So I asked one of my Twitter pals who I knew worked with Marshall’s and TJ Maxx if they’d let Amy and I explore what kind of plus-size fashions they had as well as get Amy the accessories she needed to look FANTABULOUS at BlogHer, particularly the day before it starts, when she is hosting the pre-BlogHer WELCOME LUNCH at Dick’s Last Resort.
She is the hostess with the MOSTESS so she needs to stand out in the crowd for her *fabulous fashion sense*.
So Marshall’s and TJ Maxx hooked Amy up with some gift cards, and Monday night we went shopping!! The plus-size selection was great, particularly at Marshall’s, and Amy had a cart loaded up with stuff to try on! Our shopping trip was crashed by some of our blogger buds, Tricia and Andrea (and Tricia’s cute baby and Andrea’s poor husband!) and we had a great time. The only time I had to whip out my stern Stacy London persona was when Amy wanted to buy a pair of denim capris that were TOO BIG. She argued that they’d be “comfy” but let me tell you, TOO BIG doesn’t look good on anyone!! So don’t go there, ladies. Anyhoo– she didn’t buy them! Yay! But she did get all this:
and this:
for less than $150! Woot Woot!
After shopping, I did a makeover on Amy with makeup provided by my FAVORITE, Mary Kay! She looked amazing…but I can’t reveal the results of her wardrobe and makeup style ’til next week, on Blissful Style. So, stay tuned for that.
And yes, I am available locally for any personal shopping needs you may have. And yes, I will wear a Stacy London wig for an additional fee!
