Mazie's Method

So I was in Target the other day and looking for some cute summer gear and I saw these awesome Merona elastic waisted skirts.  They are so what the doctor ordered.  I am so in love with this printed purple skirt…I also was really in the mood to get a white one and they had a version with an eyelet border.  I really love these skirts and the best part is that I will definitely be able to wear them post baby.  I paired them up with a form fitting maternity tank top from the Gap.

I am definitely in need of some amazing soft sandals and these Anne Klein Iflex sandals are the best shoes that have graced my soles in ages.  Please go get your hands on a pair of Anne Klein IFlex sandals, boots, etc.  Your tootsies will definitely thank me for it

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Xo,

Fanny

So my good friend is all obsessed with stripes. I am currently becoming obsessed as well. I swore I would never wear stripes, and I have said this a few times before, but there are a few beautiful tops that I must show you here! I am loving the website Asos and their Curve line is amazing. It is slowly expanding and definitely something worth checking out! I have a few pieces and they are perfect! Forever21 has a new line for plus sized divas called Faith21. I tried the line when it first came out and it didn’t excite me. Now, however, is a whole different story. I got some macrame pieces and they are excellent. Definitely check them out and this tee is so adorable in blue and white. Gap is also a major favorite. This hooded top is so great with jeans or over a bathing suit!
Let me know which is your favorite!

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Xo,
-Fanny

Once upon a time, track suits were from Adidas, Nike, Fila, Reebok and Sergio Tacchini.  They were for little people, ones who only wore them for *gasp* exercise.  Then the 80′s happened in Brooklyn and every guy and girl who wanted to be “cool” and “comfortable” got one and the trend became a staple.

These days, we have more options, colors, sizes, and styles for tracksuits and we aren’t afraid to wear them!  Personally, they are my “casual, comfy and chic” uniform.  Specifically in the cold weather, they are my Friday uniform with Uggs and my favorite cashmere scarf.  I top it with a puffy vest or jacket (depending on the temperature) and I am good to go!

If one goes looking for a velour track suit these days, they are very easy to come by at various size and price points.  Some of my favorites are Juicy Couture.  I think of clothing in two ways, as art and as investment pieces.  I know one would say “a track suit as an investment piece?”  If you wear them a lot, like me, then you will want something that will last wash after wash and not something that will fall apart. Juicy calls us plus size ladies, Extra Juicy.  I am ok with that.  I think it is more of a compliment than a negative.  They are also featured on Nordstrom, Bloomingdales and Saks.  I fish around for the best sale.  Nordstrom has a price match guarantee.  They also give a two week grace period for price adjustments and have excellent customer service!

NY&CO, formerly, Lerner’s has some delicious tracksuits in an array of colors.  They go up to size 18 and they are super comfy!!  Old Navy and Gap have some fabulous alternatives also.  Old Navy  has a beautiful shawl collar cardi that is a great addition to your workout or lounge wear.  I suit up in one of these puppies with my pants, sneaks and vest and go walking at night!  I have a Gap suit that I have had for three years and looks as good as new.  The material is thick and has not faded at all!

Another tiny word to the wise, flip flops, Uggs, Converse, Nike, Puma, et al., are the only suitable and acceptable footwear.  Don’t even think about wearing heels!  There are just some places you should not go.

So, my casual and chic ladies, there you go, a plethora of velour for your lounging pleasure!