what i'm wearing: fun pieces from tobi

Do you see a bunch of online stores and wonder if the clothes are good, how they'll fit, etc? I've wondered that about Tobi, and now I got to try them out!

They sent me three items and as always, I'll keep it real in my opinion/review/etc!

First up: A velvet party dress. 

Holiday party season may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't wear a dress throughout the winter. The thigh high boot trend helps everything stay warm even in a dress. It's a lovely thing.

For daytime:

-velvet dress from Tobi

-white sweater from Express

-flat thigh high boots from JustFab [similar]

For nighttime: 

-velvet shift dress from Tobi

-old black leather jacket [similar]

-black lace-up boots from JustFab 

-gold drop necklace from Amazon [similar]

I got the dress in a medium, which is my normal dress size. It was a little tighter than I expected it to be, but it's actually perfect for these kind of outfits. With a jacket or something over it [even though it has a fun, low back], it's everything a girl could hope for.


Second piece: Plunging blouse

-plunge twisty/knot top from Tobi

-jeans from Express

-same lace up boots as above [open toed version at Tobi]

-silver drop necklace from FabFitFun [similar]

I wore this to a work event in NYC, which may have been a bit adventurous because it's definitely low cut and open on the bottom, but I think it was still okay. It's subtly sexy, and that's my favorite kind. It's a very light material, which was also unexpected, but in black it's not see through.


Finally, a striped turtleneck croptop. 

-crop top from Tobi

-jeans from Express

-booties from Kohls [kinda similar]

The crop top is SO FUN. It's velvet and mesh, turtleneck and bell-sleeves.... it's a lot of trends in one! I originally planned on wearing black pants with it [which will happen eventually] but decided to go full monotone for this post. I never wear these booties and they need some love... what do we think?

The lovely thing about Tobi is that they always have great sales... it's one of those places I'll be checking regularly now that I've gotten my first order. Have you gotten anything from there before? Link me!

love,

elizabethany

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wearing: black and white jacquard curtains

Okay, so maybe I'm not wearing curtains, but this dress matches my bedroom so it feels like it.

It's ironic that I'm posting this outfit because I have had this dress for two years and never once worn it. I always thought it was way too big, but I guess that's the beauty in gaining some weight. [which to be honest- is why I haven't been posting. Sigh]

Someone was finally around to take a couple pictures, in an empty mall parking lot, and now here we are.

Because I never know how to pose.... [Don't even bother blowing it up looking for my underwear. I already did, sucka.]

It's a little wide, but it's really so comfortable. There are cinches right under the boobs and right above the butt to create "shape," but I felt like I was swimming in it before. Now I'm just confused about how I should accessorize this pattern. 

-dress from Forever21

-booties from Marshalls

-Kendra Scott earrings [c/o]

-necklace from Forever21

-total cost: $40ish

Funny thing is, I wore the same earrings and booties with another outfit last time I got a new dress, this one from Express [clearance, holla!]

[NOT "HOLLA" for phone mirror selfies as good outfit pics. I need a roommate... or a trainer for Slutty so she can take the pics and not try to be in all of them.]

Real talk about something I really don't wanna hear any response to unless it's motivation to get my ass in the gym- as much as people say it doesn't matter what we look like when we're in radio, I've been suffering in Struggle City with my weight this summer, yet not doing a damn thing about it. For a couple months I felt like I was busting my ass in the gym, eating healthy, and still gaining weight. I decided to just give up on the effort. What I've come to accept is that I think I'm hitting my "woman body" and it's going to be harder to work off this weight than in the past. I need to stop eating free food just because it's free, and stop believing people when they say I look fine because I don't feel fine. That's ultimately what's important. It's also important to get back to posting and hustling and making dreams come true so if you see me eating 3700+ calories in a night, kick my ass. Thanks, love ya, bye.

love,
elizabethany

PS: Working all the angles works all the wonders.

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clearance sales to know about

I don't know what your plans are for this weekend, but I recommend hitting some of your favorite stores. Now that the holidays are over, everything is going on sale for them to get ready for the Spring Break attire. [Crazy, right?!]

This is my favorite time to shop at Forever21. Everything in clearance is an extra 50% off! here are some of the things I'm ordering or think you should check out:

I've seen so many put those lace tops over dresses and I dig it! Plus- sweaters for under $10?! Count me in!

I've been in need of some black flats and a black tank, so those are basic but also fancy! The floral pants are the same ones I have that I've been wearing a little too much, and the striped bodycon skirt is another staple everyone should have.

Also- Express is doing an extra 40% off their clearance! When you add in the shipping, it's not exactly within my "this is an amazing deal" category, but these tops are a steal if you can find them in store!

Some other places I've seen with solid deals:

• Seems like everything is on sale in the Target stores
• H&M has a TON on sale right now and it's all free shipping this weekend
• Wet Seal is an extra 60% off clearance and a ton of things for $5
• ASOS has an extra 10% off clearance

Let me know if you see any good sales so I can share them! I'm sorry for making you blow your money this weekend but like... it's not blowing it cuz it's worth it!

love,

elizabethany

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eb fashion: white dress after labor day

Lauren Conrad said it's 2012 and you can totally wear white after Labor Day, and what LC says- goes.

I've seen a lot of lacy dresses all over Pinterest, a couple that were white, and I've totally wanted one, just never thought I'd find one for cheap. Then I did. It was a whopping $14 at Ross, and couldn't be snatched up by my fingers fast enough.

I have a lot of plans for this dress, and maybe I'll combine them all into one eventually, but this is the first quick one I threw together:

The belt came on a pair of shorts, and the sandals are from Express, on sale, with a $35 off $75 coupon... I think I ended up paying about $18 for them. Gold leaf earrings from a random NYC street shop for less than $3- Bam. $35 outfit.

And just to "EB" the outfit a little bit [AKA make it less classy], I was later seen riding a bull with a hott German twin later that night... while having blurry vision.

I've been really lucky at Ross lately, but I definitely think it has everything to do with the location of the store and the day you go on. Unfortunately, I haven't figured out which day is the best yet. I do know that if you're in the Hampton Roads area, get your butt in the Princess Anne location in VB.

love,
elizabethany

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