Fabulous fit for fat arms, full boobs, and short legs

eShakti gifted me with another beauty from their store. This time I went the custom route. My normal fit issues are with  fat  full upper arm, short arms and legs, long torso and more than a C cup. The first  sample  I received wasn't a custom item and I didn't want to mess around with measure…

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Major thrift haul at Savers and Goodwill!

Naturally, while in Ohio over the Thanksgiving weekend, I did some thrifting! I ended up buying more than I planned. I guess I got into the spirit of Black Friday. I visited 3 stores -- two Savers and a  Goodwill . I ended up spending about $80! I would have spent more but I had a 25% off coupon fro…

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Style File: Green tunic top and violet purple cords

Finally wore the J. Crew skinny corduroy pants from the Salvation Army $10 Bag Sale . I still remember the glorious heat of the day and the big fan blowing in the Salvation Army. I'm not down with these 30 degree temps. In addition to going into a slight hibernation, I also get nostalgic about …

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DIY Animal Sweater

I love the animal sweater trend. They tap into my love of gaudy, kitschy awesomeness. Since I'm prone to fickleness, I grabbed a grandpa sweater (really just a well worn but cozy men's sweater) from my last thrift haul and DIY'd the trend.  I plan to make a couple of more and add a lit…

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New Goals, New Spirit - #WITHSPIRIT #CGC #spon

I love the twists and turns that life takes. At the last Thriftanista Social Club meetup, I walked away with awesome finds (yay, thrifting) but I also connected with someone, set myself up for success next year and will be helping some one else achieve their goals too. My everyday life has become …

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Dressing up basics with animal print, pink and sparkles

I dressed in casual basics for the weekend. Chambray shirt. Check. Knit pants. Check. Cargo pants. Check. Also in normal fashion, I added my own little burst of pow as a "defrumper". Defrumper #1: Leopard booties On Saturday, I attended the Chicago Toy and Game fair and I knew I would be…

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No laundry, no clothes

I'm still working on the laundry. Note to self: do laundry every day and never miss a day or 10! This is what I wish I were wearing this weekend. Maybe the thrift gods will smile upon me and I will find these pieces or at least a close duplication. Hmm... I think I just challenged myself to a …

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