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Marianna

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Hi Marianna, now I am going to start bombarding you with questions on what you were wearing in your winning outfits. I love the outfit with the black dress, pearls and I would like to know what brand are the beautiful shoes you are wearing in that picture. The pearls with the leather is a great look and I am going to copy that soon.
I would also like to know what brand of jeans you are wearing in the pictures. I notice you are wearing a straight leg and a bootcut.
That black top with the white embroidery on the top is absolutely wonderful against your creamy skin and shiney blonde hair.
Thanks.

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Latest reply was from medusa

marianna

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Hi San! You're too sweet.

The oxfords in the black sweater dress picture are Me Too. I know Tanya and Sarah have them too. They're the Me Too 'Frost' but they're from last year so they're probably going to be impossible to find. I bought them new in the box from a fashion blogger for $20 so I got really lucky! They're my first pair of heels! That black dress is actually from Target... I believe it's the Merona brand.

The jeans brands aren't going to help you because they're plus size. My skinnies are from Torrid, a plus size brand, and the boot cuts are Paige Premium Denim (these obviously come in normal sizes too). I love my Paige denim... highly recommended!

That sheer black top is ECI and I'm pretty sure it's still at Nordstrom right now. I love it and it's been getting a ton of wear. It comes in cream too: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....6&P=1

Anonymous

Thankyou. I'm going to order the blouse you have in black, only in the lighter color for myself. I REALLY love the black on you, but I am not peaches and cream like you are, and I notice I have alot of dark items for tops and I need to get some lighter things.
This is when I know I'm coming along in this wardrobe build, when I know what I need rather than just getting wheat I like.
I love all of your outfits and I will look up the shoes too.
Thanks very much.
Sandy

velvetychocolate

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I have decided that I have to have that leather jacket. It's been on my wishlist, and suddenly - it's no longer available in what I think my size is. I'm going to the Rack in search of it, just because it looks so good on you!

Michelle

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VC, I highly recommend that jacket. I have the same one and it's incredible. Perfect with a wide variety of outfits, comfortable and beautifully made. I get a complement on it literally every time I wear it out.

marianna

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The cream blouse will look great on you, San! Can't wait to see it on!

VC, I wear my leather jacket all the time... I love it so much. Totally worth the money! I think the jacket runs a size large, because I got a size smaller than I usually wear.

elpgal

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Marianna, Congratulations! I am glad San started this thread so I can ask you where you got your knotted pearl necklace.

peekay

I absolutely adore the gold top in the winning picture. Beautiful! congrats.

marianna

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elpgal, the pearl necklace is from The Limited. I knotted it myself.

Thank you, peekay!

Debbie

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You have really made me want a leather jacket. Everything looked beautiful on you.

Inge

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Hi Marianna

I'm sorry I didn't write anything on yesterday's blog post! BIG congratulations from me too!! I was sooo glad to see you won, you definitely deserve a big round of applause.
The winning outfit is absolutely stunning, but truthfully, you always look so amazing, very stylish, modern and put together, hats off! (I still haven't mastered that myself, so I'm always taking notes when I see your pictures).

I also love the last outfit with the tweed jacket and the polka-dot blouse. If I had the pieces I'd be duplicating that tomorrow!

marianna

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Debbie, treat yourself to a lovely leather jacket! You deserve it and you'll get a lot of use out of it!

Inge, you're much too kind! Thanks so much for your sweet words.

agrace

Marianna, I have decided that you have that ultimate, polished pulled together look that is so hard to achieve. After looking at your pictures I think it is a combination of your style and the perfect fit of your clothes. Do you try on lots of things until you find the perfect fit and just refuse to settle for less? I think I should try paying more attention to the fit of my clothes. Your clothes look as if they were custom made for you!
Any tips on achieving a great fit?

marianna

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Agrace, that's so interesting because just a couple months ago before finding YLF, I did not concern myself with fit AT ALL. Everything I was wearing was way too tight and showed off my tummy instead of hiding it. I've always loved clothes and I think I've always had a good eye, but I used to buy what looked good on the hanger and not really worry about how it looked on me. If it was cute on the hanger I would buy it.

When I joined YLF I was feeling frumpy and I knew I had to make a few minor adjustments to feel and look better, and the forum and Angie's daily blog posts have helped tremendously. For me it's been coming to the realization that I have to buy bigger sizes. I have never been this fat in my life and I have never had to shop in plus size departments/stores... but now I do. I hope it's a temporary thing, but it is what it is and I've sort of come to terms with it. Squeezing myself into too tight (but cute!) clothes wasn't doing anything for me.

I also feel like my body shape is sort of easy to dress... I'm not sure why that is. I'm very straight and lack curves, and as long as I am wearing the right size, things seem to look okay. I guess I just have a good feel for what works and what doesn't. I honestly don't put a ton of effort into finding the perfect fit!

I really appreciate all the compliments. I'm in a bit of shock because I honestly don't consider myself super stylish or anything. I love clothes and like to dress nicely... but I've always felt mediocre compared to so many of the stylish ladies on the forum and on the streets!

medusa

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Marianna, it seems like just yesterday that you joined the forum and were feeling very bad about your style. Now look at you!!!!! Not only do you look gorgeous and stylish, you clearly have much more confidence about your appearance - it just shines through your photos. I'm so happy that you won the contest and congratulations on your style transformation.