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Fitting In ~ Hot Stuff

My summer has flown by, but I’m still here! What has kept me absent from blogging is the newest addition to our family — Meet Rusty….   This little guy was a stray found by a loved one. He was quite scrawny when found, and we spent a few months trying to fatten him up […]

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Off the Rack ~ The Goal Is Not Perfection (Though These “Lady K” Curvy Jeans are About as Close to Perfection as You Can Get!)

It seems like so much of our self worth as women is wrapped up in fashion. From bemoaning ultra-thin models and excessive Photoshop, to bikini shopping and unhappy dressing room ventures, and even blogging about it (guilty!), we’re always talking about, scrutinizing, and (occasionally) loving ourselves based on how we fit into clothing. I can’t […]

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Off the Rack ~ Separates from Tatyana / Bettie Page Clothing

I’ve written before about my experience with Tatyana (formerly Bettie Page) Clothing, with a couple hits and lots of misses. I’ve basically sworn off buying any dresses from the brand unless I can try it on (or there’s a decent return policy). But apparently I have not given up on their separates! Flash sale site […]

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Off the Rack ~ Pin-Up Tops from The Oblong Box Shop

This week I’m reviewing an item from a super cute online store I just discovered called “The Oblong Box.” I really like the shop’s message, and their house brand clothes are very reasonably priced and come in a wide range of sizes. From their “About Me” section: Named after the vintage horror film featuring a […]

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Off the Rack ~ Heart of Haute Separates

I’m finally back! The wedding was amazing. Everything that could have possibly gone right went really right, from the weather to the food…to my dress, of course! Here’s a little sneak peek at two photos from our amaaaazing photographer Marylou, from All Bliss Photography: I’ll have a more in-depth post about the dress and its […]

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Off the Rack ~ Review of Heartbreaker Fashion “Monique” Dress

I’ve had my eye on some dresses from Heartbreaker Fashion for a while now. But with prices even higher than Pin Up Girl Clothing and a size chart indicating slightly less boob space than my measurements require, I’ve been quite hesitant about actually making a purchase. Heartbreaker does have a sale rack, though, where they […]

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Off the Rack

Meet Leah! (August 12, 2011) How to Shrink a Bra Band (August 19, 2011) Transform a Boxy Dress to Fit Your Curves (August 26, 2011) Turn a Square or Crew Neck into a More Flattering V-Neck (September 2, 2011) Ranting about Boobs in Comics (September 9, 2011) You Go, Girl! (September 16, 2011) The Infinity […]

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