DRESSES WITH SLEEVES FOR ALL SIZES

So I loved this dress in particular because it's short, it's fun, and it gives me arm coverage. Totally appropriate to wear throughout the summer! Here's the thing about dresses that I love. Generally speaking, I hate pants. Especially when it get's hot outside. But I also don't love how shorts fit my body and so that leaves me with one (or two) options, really. Dresses or skirts. 

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DO SOMETHING THAT SCARES YOU

We've all heard the phrase "do one thing that scares you" - which I like to embrace from time to time. But when it comes to clothing, this type of thinking can ring true too. I recently tried to rock a JUMPSUIT that I was SO nervous about wearing. It was completely out of my comfort zone and not something I would ever normally pick out for me. 

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SPRING DRESS FAVES

Hey friends! Spring is in full force (or at least... about to be) and I've been getting lots of requests for spring dresses! 'Tis the season for bridal showers, baby showers, and whatever else makes you feel like wearing a dress! Tonight I'm sharing this look from the Draper James x Eloquii collaboration! I absolutely love this collection and both of these brands, by the way. The quality, fit, and look is top notch. But if you scroll down, I'm also sharing some other spring dress faves! 

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THE PERFECT SPRING DRESS

Today I'm sharing with you another look from the Draper James x Eloquii collection (sizes 12-28). I am SO happy with the items I have from this collaboration you guys - the quality and fit is amazing. This might quite literally be the perfect spring dress. It fits perfectly, and the flare shape of the skirt is so flattering. It is easy to add a layer as well! 

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WHY I BROKE UP WITH THE TANNING BED

Some people like botox, fake nails, lip injections, or blowouts every so often to make them feel good. For me? It's a tan. I'm not sure why but ever since I was in middle school I always wanted to be tan. I'll never forget in 9th grade, when self tanner had just become a "thing"...

and somehow I got my hands on some. I was in drama class and looked down at my legs (I was totally sporting my denim dress that day because I was hoping I had achieved tan legs the night before). 

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MY JOURNEY TO SELF LOVE

Self love. It isn't easy. And it isn't something I realized I had an issue with really, until the last year or so. I just figured that this was part of life, that I'd always be held back from being truly happy because I wasn't thin enough. Or smart enough. Or coordinated enough. I just thought... it is what it is.

You see... growing up, I can remember seeing people like Cindy Crawford and praying I'd look like her someday. If not her, then maybe Mariah Carey. If not her, then hopefully I'd at least have abs like Gwen Stefani or be as thin as Britney Spears. 

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(IN MY OPINION) WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BODY POSITIVE

So I've been on this journey for awhile. Like, my whole life. 

And I've been blogging for a little less than a year, which has allowed me to see all sides of people on the Internet and really think about how I view myself. I've been seeing lots of mixed messages in the media about what it means to love yourself and what is considered "real" and "beautiful." 

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SPRING STAPLES WITH LANE BRYANT: PART TWO

The power of a classic, crisp, white button front shirt is underrated. The thing that has always turned me off about them, however, is that they aren't interesting enough for me. Also, I want something comfortable I can move in. With my shape, I often have to size two sizes up to get something that fits, but then it looks too boxy. 

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