I’ve always been bottom heavy making it normal for me to be able to shop at just about any store for a top or dress. Pants however were always out of the question. Most pants barely go passed my calves let alone my ass which is why I’ve always looked at ASOS pants wistfully. Never in a million year did I think I’d be able to fit a pair…comfortably, at least. However, after encouragement from Xtina I decided to risk it and I couldn’t be happier!!! They fit perfectly and most importantly I can breathe. The top is too from ASOS (main range) and the shoes which are my favorite (stripes, duh) are from the Alice + Olivia for Payless collection. Anyway, expect to see this top often…

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Today marked the first day I went out since I got back from New York a week ago (I LOVE being unemployed). As soon as I stepped outside I wanted to do nothing more but turn my ass around and go back in the house. Chicago heat is unbearable!!! OK, that’s a bit of an exaggeration but I don’t like heat. Not only does hot weather increase my chances of having chub rub but it also sweats my edges which is a problem.

Nothing here goes together and I love it! I recently watched the entire Sex and the City series and saw Carrie in her prime which brought forth tons of inspiration. This skirt if one of my favorites. I got it from eShakti a few months ago and had been itching to wear it. However, there are a few things that annoy me about it. For one, the material is so unforgiving that a single drop of pop (soda) can end up looking a a grease stain. Another thing that bothers me is the fact that there are no belt loops in the back. In the pictures my belt is clearly out of place because the only loops are on the sides towards the front. I recently got the top from the ASOS (main range) sale and the shoes are from Topshop. So yeah…

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