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Head to Toe: Trouser Jeans!

Just a fun little Polyvore set to hold us over for my Right Fit denim trouser review. There is an infinite number of ways you can wear these jeans so I did two looks to get you started!

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Right Fit Trouser Jeans

40% off at Lane Bryant

I have received my Right Fit Denim Trousers but I want to wait until they've been washed and worn before I write a full review. So far, I like them a lot. If you've had good luck with Right Fit jeans in the past and you're looking for a dressier style of denim, definitely give them a try, Order the same size you wear in other Right Fit pants.

You can save 40% off your purchase at Lane Bryant with the code 000409971. The code can be used for Right Fit denim, so that's $15 off the new trouser jeans. The sale is an online exclusive and ends Tuesday.

30% off at Kiyonna

It's Kiyonna's birthday and they're celebrating by having a big sale. You can save 30% off your purchase of $175 or more with the code GIFT08 at checkout. Orders of $250 or more also receive free shipping. Happy birthday, Kiyonna!

Camera dodging

I went to my little niece's third birthday party last weekend and at some point, my sister forced me into a picture with my parents and grandmother. Well, maybe forced is the wrong word. I was standing there and she took a picture. Anyway, I just saw the picture and this was my internal dialogue:

"Hey, I don't look as big as I thought! Wait.. is it bad for me to think that? Maybe I don't look as big because of the way I'm standing. I should write a post about how I don't look as big as I thought I do in pictures. Why do I always avoid taking pictures? I'm not photogenic but there's like, no photographic evidence of my existence. That's sad. Ok, I'll crop the family out and post the picture! Wait. My not so fat is someone else's omg fat. I don't want to be someone else's omg fat. Ok, no picture."

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Right Fit denim trousers!!!1!

I'm so excited right now! I just noticed that the Lane Bryant website now has Right Fit denim trousers, which really excites me for some reason. If you're looking for them, they're in Bottoms > New Arrivals. I'm going to order a pair and report back here. Yay!

Love it or hate it?

Puff sleeve blouse White and Black Pinstriped Puff-Sleeve Top
"Girly or gangster? How about a little of both? This puff-sleeved button-front blouse has a pinstriped bodice with vest details like large buttons and faux flap pockets. Elastic cuffs and back." Available in Torrid sizes 0 - 4 for $38. What do you think? Cute and fun or too costumey? Leave a comment and let us know whether you love it or hate it.

25% off at b&lu

You can save 25% off your order at b&lu with the code SAVINGS at check out through July 16. I've got my eye on the Harlow Dress, an updated version of the Sovereign Dress that I reviewed in December. This version is shorter and lighter looking.

We've all heard about Etsy by now

We all love Etsy, we're all addicted, we all need a 12 step recovery program. I could browse through the listings all day and never run out of cool stuff to covet. To me, Etsy signifies everything that's wonderful about the internet and I'm more than happy to hand over money to the artists that sell their wares there. Let's see what I've bought recently.

Brown and cream ponytail holders from cutecumber. A fun little treat at $3.50. I tie my hair back a lot and wanted something cute to perk things up and these are perfect. I use a regular, black hair elastic for the actual hair holding and then wrap these around to cover it up. The seller has tons of cute hair accessories just like this.

Oui Bird and Tender Pear necklaces from birdzNbeez. Ok, yes, I seek out pear stuff because I'm just that narcissistic but come on, it's cute! I love the little birdies and overall vintage feel of both pieces.

Wine Tasting Weekend Bag from Paco and Lupe. I don't normally drop $110 on handbags but I knew that if I didn't buy this bag, I'd regret it. So I bought it and I'm glad I did because I love it. It's even better in person and I plan to carry it forever and ever.

yawn.

I don't know what it is about this time of year but it's a lot like the middle of winter, at least in terms of fashion. All of the new stuff for summer is already out and it's still too early to think about fall. Frankly, I'm bored.

There's also the fact that I've looked at pretty much every plus size clothing website on the internet and it's just all so uninspiring. I want new, fresh, exciting! I'm sick of seeing the same styles over and over. Nearly all of the major players in the plus size game are guilty of regurgitating the same stuff they have been for the last few seasons, just in different colors and patterns. Boring!

I've been thinking about which site/product I want to cover for the next Try it On post and I can't think of anything I'm willing to spend money on reviewing. If you have any suggestions, let me know. But it better be exciting 'cause I'm bored to death over here.

20% off at Kiyonna

Another great sale! Use the code FIREWORKS08 to save 20% off your purchase at Kiyonna through midnight on July 8.