Plus Size OOTD: Patriot Day

As you know, Patriot day was yesterday. We remember the tragic attack on America on 9/11. We remember the innocent lives lost. We remember the police officers, firefighters, rescue squads, and all other service men and women who responded to the attacks. We remember the brave men and women who die every day for our freedom. Let us never ever take our freedom for granted.

I decided not to post this outfit yesterday due to it being 9/11. Instead, I remembered and prayed for the heartbroken families of the victims that have to remember that day over and over. I hope that while you were off doing whatever you needed to do, that you stopped for a moment to pray for the heartbroken, the weary, and the entire world.

I've worn a lot of patriotic outfits before, but this one is another different look. You don't have to spend a fortune to get different looks out of the same pieces. Just mix and match!

I decided to layer my two bubble necklaces together to create a cute, layered look. It turned out quite fun looking much to my surprise. If I'm not sure how something's going to work out, I try it anyway because life's too short! You never know till you try.

I hope you all have a great day today! I hope that your Monday is short! ;)

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Top: Hand-me-down

Cardigan: Ross

Skirt: Cato

Shoes: Amazon

Bag: Walmart
Necklaces (top to bottom): Walmart, Gift (similar, HERE)
Ring: Gift
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Plus Size OOTD: But First, Coffee

Ok, ok. But first, coffee. This top expresses my thoughts about today exactly. Here's a little secret; It's actually a pajama tank top. ;) I saw this pajama set at Walmart that had this shirt paired with cute coffee cup shorts. While the shorts were cute, they were really short, so I ditched those and kept the top. I knew I'd get more wear out of it by wearing it out anyways. They make pajama tops now to where you'd never know that they were meant to be worn to bed! It's pretty magical and I am definitely a fan. 

As you very well know, kimonos are my everything in the summer time. Even though it's September, it's still so hot. My kimono has saved me from being overly miserable and still giving me the modesty that I like. It's light and airy enough to be a layer without giving you heat stroke. You can throw them on with anything and it will make it look like you tried a lot harder on your outfit than you actually did. 

I apologize for the not so great lighting in the pictures. It just wasn't working with me today! Some days are like that. I thought about not even posting this outfit because of the horrible lighting, but I decided to anyways. You just have to work with what you got and these photos are a true example of that! ;)

Love you all and hope you have a fabulous day! 

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Top: Walmart

Kimono: Goody's

Jeggings: Walmart

Shoes: Amazon

Bag: Walmart

Necklace: Burke's Outlet

Ring: Cato

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Plus Size OOTD: Pink & Camo

I love prints and camo print is no exception! I decided to spice it up a bit and add a pop of color. I usually pair neutrals with a print like that, but I really like it! It's unexpected and I'm glad I tried it out. It's fun to try something a little different. 

Think outside the box when you're coming up with different outfits. Pair colors, prints, and textures that you've never thought about pairing together. You may not like it, but you might! You never know.

Do you like wearing pops of color in neutral outfits? Let me know! :)

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Top: Walmart

Button Up: Cato

Skirt: Hand-me-down

Shoes: Amazon

Bag: Walmart

Necklace: Dollar General Market, similar HERE

Earrings: Gift

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Plus Size OOTD: Labor Day

Happy Labor Day! 

Hopefully you are off of work or school and are able to spend the day doing what you love the most. I have been spending the day with my family and I'm beyond thankful for that. Spending time with my family is my very favorite thing to do. Even when we just sit and talk together, wonderful memories are made. :)

It's slowly getting cooler outside. When I say slowly, I mean slowly. Think melting glacier slow. Haha ;) It's still too warm to wear tons of makeup and scarves, but it will get there. I have been more impatient than ever for fall to arrive because it has been extra hot here in the South. I'm always thankful when the good Lord sends a breeze my way though!

For some reason I've been wearing a lot of blue lately. It's not intentional, I just have quite a few blue things in my closet. I try to wear the same clothes I have in my closet in several different ways so it doesn't look like I show you guys the same outfit all of the time. That could get real boring, real quick. You don't have to spend a fortune or even money at all. Just work with what you have in your closet. Of course, there's nothing wrong with buying new things. I personally don't have the money to buy something new every single time I go shopping. Shop your own closet. You'd be surprised what you could pair together!

As always, thank you for reading my little 'ole blog. I appreciate it more than you know! Have a safe and happy Labor Day!

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Top: Hand-me-down

Capris: Walmart

Shoes: Amazon

Bag: Burke's Outlet

Necklace: Belk

Rings (top to bottom): Cato, Premier Designs

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Summer Fashion & Beauty Essentials

It's hot. It's sticky. It's humid. It's summer time! Oh, the joys of boiling in the heat. ;) If you couldn't already tell, summer isn't my favorite season by a long shot, but you can still enjoy it with a few essentials! These are my personal must-haves for the hot summer months. 

Kimono: If you didn't know already, I am majorly obsessed with kimonos. They are so light, airy, and versatile. You can throw them over anything and instantly have a put-together outfit. They are everywhere in stores and come in many different colors and patterns. I can't get enough of them! They're perfect for these hot, sticky, summer months because they're so flowy and thin. You can throw them over a tank top and a pair of capris and call it good.

Straw Hat: I've become quite fond of hats recently and a straw hat is a great summer essential because it's light and there are tiny holes throughout making it easy for a nice breeze to flow right through. If there's actually a breeze, that is! ;) You can wear straw hats with anything and they just look adorable. They also serve a purpose by keeping the sun out of your eyes.

Sandals: Sandals are just such lifesavers. They are open, so they keep your feet cool while you're walking around in the hot sun all day. My favorite sandals are Croc sandals. No, I'm not sponsored, I just really love Crocs. I have these Croc sandals and I wear them all of the time. I wear them pretty often in the summer because they go with anything and they are light and easy to slip on and off.

Scrunchies: I've loved scrunchies since I was a little girl. I have really thick hair and I find that they pull and tug less on my hair when I need to throw it up in a bun or pony tail. They also come in many different patterns and colors, which I love. You know me! I like to coordinate with my outfits! ;) I wear my hair up in a messy bun pretty often in the summer, so scrunchies are a must-have for me.

Iced Coffee: Oh, man. I LOVE coffee so much! I need that caffeine to get me up in the morning and get a start on my day. Iced coffee is a glorious thing when it's hot outside. I find that when I drink coffee straight out of the pot, I end up sweating and get so hot and toasty when it's already too warm outside. When I drink iced coffee, I'm much more refreshed and cooled off at the same time. Caffeine is important, ladies! Am I right?!

Waterproof Mascara: They say that the eyes are the windows to your soul. I want my eyes to look fluttery and full when people look into my soul! Haha While waterproof mascara is a pain to scrub off, it's also a lifesaver at the same time. When you're out in the heat and sweating to death, your mascara won't budge. 

Setting Spray: This stuff is just magical! After I do my makeup, I spritz my face a few times with this stuff and my makeup stays put. I absolutely love it. It's so nice to know that your face won't melt when you're out and about sweating yourself to death. I highly recommend it. Right now, I'm really loving the Loreal setting spray. It's pretty fabulous. 

Sunscreen: Ladies! If you don't do anything else to protect yourself from the sun, please at least wear sunscreen! It will protect your precious skin from the damaging rays. It will protect you from skin cancer and sunburns. Trust me. A few years ago, I got sun poisoning because I did not lather on that sunscreen. I regretted it more than anything. My skin was red, swollen, puffy, bruised, and full of boils. It was a very painful experience. Wear. Sunscreen. Please!!

Tinted Lip Balm: I am a lipstick lover, but sometimes I just feel like it melts off when it's boiling outside. My favorite lip product for the summer is a tinted lip balm. Not only is it moisturizing, it gives off a nice color without being thick and heavy. I recommend looking for a tinted lip balm with sunscreen in it. Your lips can burn too, so it's important to protect those babies!

Do you have some summer essentials that I haven't mentioned in this post? Let me know in the comments!