Long time no post, I know. Life has been really full. We had to travel out-of-state in December unexpectedly for husband's grandmother's funeral. (She was 93 and ready to be leave this life.) Contracted a dinger of a stomach bug one day before coming home but somehow made it home without Depends. Arrived home with exactly one week to unpack, clean, and decorate before my brother arrived from out-of-state to celebrate Christmas with us. After he left, hubs, kiddo, and I all stayed in our pajamas and did nothing for the entire following week. We took a couple of walks, but that was the extent of it. I think we all felt wiped out.

I planned to do a low-buy year but find myself on a buying spree lately. I think it's some kind of dopamine rush?? And some of it is still finding my path after the last 4 years with health and house issues. And I just love fashion, anyway. Will share some new things hopefully in the coming weeks and months.

Sweater: City Chic, 2023.
Blouse: Torrid, 2023.
Boots: Target, new.

Coat: Girl With Curves, new.
Jeans: Eloquii Leigh, 2024.
Makeup is: Revlon Rum Raisin lipstick, Nars Taos blush, Elea Blake custom bronzer, and Colourpop Wild Child eyeshadow palette.

I wore the sweater's shoulder unbuttoned, to show a bit more of the blouse. The blouse reminds me of Jessica McClintlock's Gunnysax blouses; it has this slight Victorian feel to it with all of the ruffles, eyelets and pin tucks. I prefer it worn with a topper. I've finally realized that while I like it, it just doesn't have much structure on its own to suit me.

Feel free to give me any feedback, including critiques.

Boots. I needed brown boots for the funeral. Bought two styles in brown at Target. Love them both. They wont' last like real leather but they only get worn 1-2x a week, so should last with care. They're both faux suede. I find faux suede tends to wear decent to well. I'll share an outfit with the other pair of boots soon.

Coat. The coat was purchased on clearance from QVC plus 50% off sale. The label is Girl With Curves, from Tanesha Awasthi, influential curvy style blogger. She closed her label a year or two ago. Sad news! I didn't even realize she had a label until I stumbled across it in December! I bought two of the same coat because the price was so amazing. Fabric, cut, quality, and color are the stuff of dreams! I may have to hunt down other items from GWC on eBay, etc. I don't know if the fabric is a true scuba fabric?? It's super nice but not quite what I remember scuba fabric being. It has the potential to snag easily, so I save the coat for church and events. I've always admired this style of coat. Now that I know it also suits me, I'll likely buy or sew more of the same in the future.