Back in Business

So, friends. I'm about to get real honest here.  The last two years of my life have been a gigantic emotional rollercoaster.  A break up, a new relationship, a few new jobs, and lots and lots of mental health difficulties have landed me here.  I've been on top of the world at times, and in a black hole of hopeless sadness in others.  So here's what's going down. When I started this blog, I was doing very well on a weight loss journey.  I lost about 40 lbs.  Since then, I've stopped focusing on weight loss and have used food and staying in bed as a way to cope with my significant mental health issues.  Here I am.  I've found the 40 lbs I had lost, and found about 40 more to go on top of that.
On top of my normal insecurities and feelings of inadequacy caused by regular old depression and anxiety, I also have added to my repertoire feelings of being grotesque, ugly, worthless, lazy, and extremely, horrifically un-beautiful.
SO! I am going to be taking some time to focus on my self-esteem.  I'm setting a goal that at least once a week, I will put up a blog entry of my super cute, feel good outfit.  The feedback on this blog always made me feel beautiful, stylish, sexy, and smart.  Thanks for that, friends and family.  So without further emotional baggage, lets get to the real reason y'all came here.

I got some birthday moneys from my dad and grandma, and I decided to go buy a few pieces that would make me feel fucking fabulous.  Also to dye part of my hair pink.  My favorite part of this outfit are my over the knee grey boots from Torrid.  (Purchased on Clearance, of course!)

I've heard a million times that fat girls shouldn't wear leggings.  To that I give a hearty "fuck off!" I feel great in leggings.  My one piece of advice is to buy leggings made of a sturdy, thick cotton spandex blend that are not see through in any way, any time, any light.  Seriously.  Tights are not leggings.  Leggings are leggings. Also, just to be safe, wear undies that match your leggings. Add a slightly longer top that covers a good chunk of your bum, and some boots or ballet flats? You're good to go. Lookin classy, stylish, and comfortable.  Bonus, it's like wearing pajamas AND looking like you tried. 

 I'm also in LOVE with the embellished cardigan.  Just a little sparkle, a little edge, a little un-grandma to my normal cardigan-loving ways.  It was free.  

My dirty little secret: I'll admit, I paid almost retail for on piece of this outfit.  I have a $10 off coupon, so I bought a "full price" item with it.  I paid 28 bucks and I've never looked back.  I've gotten so much wear out of that purple shirt, it was well worth the cash.  My partner even steals it for job interviews and work.  

This run down may not be as frugal as some.  I'm always proud of my $15 outfits.  BUT, this whole thing is still pretty cheap when you include my bad ass boots.  I done did good. 

Cardigan: BOGO clearance at Torrid.  Free

Top: Lane Bryant. $28

Leggings: Walmart. $10

Boots: Bogo Clearance at Torrid. $27

Total Cost: $65