Nautical Necessities

 Every girl needs a white pair of slacks, right? Right. I have been searching high and low for the elusive pair of white pants that flatter me and are comfortable... and then I found these!

While Poshing, I came across these stark, white pants that are perfect for spring. Along with the amazing stretch in them, that slims me, the cut (boot cut) is perfect for my shape AND can be worn with flats or heels and not look like high waters :) How often do you find the perfect pair of pants? Never, right? Wrong.

I will devastated once I'm much smaller and not able to fit them (sad face), but as of now I am a happy camper.

I also found this Old Navy pinstriped blazer and blue top (formerly a dress... maybe it still is... wink, wink) on Poshmark. I do find the jacket to be a bit snug in the arms, which is odd for Old Navy clothing. Anywho, I went with a nautical theme, which is very classic and sooo my mother's style! She loves this outfit on me (smiling). This outfit would also have worked with a red shoe and handbag. The handbag and shoes are interchangeable for that matter.

I paired it with my Coach bag, some cognac wedges that I also Poshed by Mossimo (Target) and a gold chain.

Sincerely,
A GeekChicChica

Pinstriped Blazer - Old Navy (via Posh)

Navy Blue Top/Dress - Xhilaration (via Posh)

White Slacks - St. John's Bay (via Posh)

Cognac Wedges - Mossimo (via Posh)

Coach Handbag - Coach (via a gift from my mommy)

Gold Chain - Thrifted

This is a different, less expensive handbag, which is equally as stylish and functional (for school).

Gotta love a pinstripe. Automatic class!

Total cost of my outfit (excluding Coach handbag): $54.50

Flirty In Floral

Who says big girls can't wear shorts??!! I used to. But now that I have a new outlook on fashion for us curvy girls, I honestly believe that WE can wear anything... in good taste of course :)

I am definitely an advocate for curvy girls and wearing what smaller women wear, but definitely against wearing anything unflattering for the figure. That's just a basic principle, no matter what size you are. Everything in good taste.

So, I always thought that bigger girls couldn't wear shorts and anytime I ever saw them on a full-figured woman, I thought, "My God, what was she thinking?!", but I have to say (not just because I'm wearing them) that these pair of flirty floral shorts by American Eagle Outfitters (via Posh) have transformed my thinking and broadened my previous leg-baring limitations.

First I want to say that I managed to get my entire outfit just under $31! Pretty amazing, right?!

Second, I am so in love with these shorts! The sort of muted vibrancy of them intrigues me; pinks and greens on a neutral background of peach and cream and  navy blue sprinkles to top it off... sounds like ice cream lol

I paired the shorts with a cream tank from Old Navy that I've had in my closet for years; tucked it in for a more refined look. I added my coral bubble necklace (J. Crew inspired) and teal tasseled flats (by Merona) that I scored on Poshmark. The denim jacket came more from necessity. This New England weather is super unpredictable, so having a cover in case it gets chilly or rains cats and dogs is almost always a must. I rolled up the sleeves a bit for a preppy look.

I'm so inspired by these shorts that I'll definitely be blogging about the other pair that I bought soon and investing in more.

Denim Jacket - Thrifted

Cream Tank - Old Navy

Coral Necklace - MadRag

Floral Shorts - American Eagle Outfitters (via Posh)

Teal-Tasseled Flats - Merona (via Posh)

Sincerely,
A GeekChicChica

Mix & Match - Lesson 2

Fashion is like canvas, you can put whatever you want on it, but you won't know it's a masterpiece until you take a step back and look at it. The saying, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" most appropriately applies here.

I think that too many people care too much about what other people are wearing and pegging someone else's style as a fashion don't than they actually spend time developing their own, unique style. I'm not one who cares if I commit a fashion "don't", as long as I feel good in what I'm wearing.

In this look, I experimented with mixing colors and patterns. If you just need a rule to follow, I'd say stick with patterns that have a common theme or pick up the accent color in one pattern and repeat it in a solid somewhere else in the outfit.

I love this striped a-line dress in black and white! Snagged it from Old Navy, of course (love that store!). I consider this dress a staple because it is versatile and two of the most classic colors there are (black and white), not to mention comfortable.

It's finally warming up here and I wanted to infuse some color, so I threw on my cropped fuchsia cardigan (also from Old Navy) and a bright yellow belt I bought on eBay... but what shoes???

I completed this outfit with a pair of floral flats I stumbled upon by Xhilaration (via Poshmark). My entire, head-to-toe outfit cost around $38!

Dress - Old Navy

Yellow Leather Belt - eBay

Cardigan - Old Navy

Flats - Xhilaration (via Poshmark)

Sincerely,

A GeekChicChica

P.S. I'm back! Sorry I've been away so long XOXO