Obsession du Jour: Framed Art

Recently I've been working a lot on my bedroom decor. I just got two different art pieces, and they're my obsession du jour. Each feature one of my favorite things: France and Arrested Development.

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 Urban Outfitters: Irene Suchocki

I love this print and the frame's color works perfectly with my color scheme. However, in order to get this particular framed print from Urban Outfitters, it took me three tries for one to arrive without broken glass or a chipped frame. As such, I can't recommend it 'cause I'm not confident that it'll get to you whole. That being said, they did send them each time quickly and without me having to send the broken one back. So I have 2 extra posters of this  print, I'm going to give one to Edwin and keep one for a future (French?) classroom. 

In my space:

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This second piece is so amazing, it makes me smile every time I look at it. It arrived quickly from the UK, well packaged and with the class intact.

Etsy: Rather Unseemly

In my space:

Obsession du Jour: Hot Pink Accessories

Forever 21 Dress  / American Apparel T / ASOS Leggings / ModCloth Scarf / ASOS Belt / Urban Outfitters Bag

American Eagle Moto Boots

JCPenney Pearl Stud Earrings

I wore this outfit to go observe my old French teacher in preparation for my new French sub position. My outfit even matched the visitor's pass! 

Obsession du Jour: Inauguration Coats

ASOS Belted Coat /  Land's End / ASOS Swing Coat

This season has been unseasonably cold here in the Central Valley of California. As such, I've been much more into outwear than I have in the past. Watching the inauguration this morning, I love watching all the coats (even though it wasn't as cold as when I went in 2009). Here are some coats I'm crushing on at ASOS hat would be perfect for today's occasion.

Military  / Fur Trim  / Bow Front

Obsession du Jour: The New Florals

Eloquii: dress, pants, blouse

F21+ Aloha Blazer / Wet Seal Plus Printed Blazer / F21+ Floral Print Blazer

Obsession du Jour: Squirrels

ASOS Sweater / Old Navy Jeans / Naturalizer Boots from Piperlime / Gap Bag

Today my Mom and I went to the mall to with a few goals: to go to Sephora and get new makeup for me, to go to Nordstrom and buy some gloves for her and to look for some aviators for me.  For this quest I decided to wear this whimsical squirrel sweater, perfect for the continued record chilly weather we're having in the Central Valley.

Last night I saw Zero Dark Thirty (I loved it!)  and even before I saw it I knew it would motivate me to renew my quest for aviators that fit me. However, after trying on all the Ray-Ban and other brand aviators at Nordstrom, I couldn't find any that I thought looked good on me. This is a problem I have with aviators. I desperately want to be cool like Joe Biden and Maya in Zero Dark Thirty, but whenever I go to try them on I feel like I look like a mean lady cop. Alas, the quest continues. Instead,  I ended up finally buying a pair of real Ray-Bans Wayfarers  And given my obsession with and collection of cheap Wayfarers, it was probably a wise choice to invest.   Additionally, I was proud of myself that I resisted buying this amazing pair of Chanel cat-eye sunglasses that fit my face perfectly. #firstworldvictories

Ray-Ban Classic Wayfarer XL in Tortoise

Obsession du Jour: MukLuks for Target

Belted Cowboy Boot in Adobe / Southwest Rain Boot in Wild Horses / Painted Desert Tassel Scarf

I just got a order from Target online with all three of these items. They are all from the great MukLuk for Target Line.  I love the great patterns and colors. I think I was craving the psychological warmth of western-style blanket patterns. I might be going overboard in keeping both boots, but when plus size gal finds boots to fit her calves, she jumps at the opportunity. Also, I haven't gotten a pair of rainboots in a couple years, and I love these, and they expand my collection beyond my black patent  Lacoste pair. For ladies in true cold weather climates, they also have several more fun winter boots that a French and Indian War Reeinactor (a real thing) could wear in the Vermont snow. Check the line out, and add a little Western / Native American / Cowboy Plains  pattern and color to your winter.

Here's the first outfit I wore with the cowboy boots for errands on a cold morning.

Old Navy Cable Knit Tunic  & Long Sleeve T / Gap Bag / Muckluks for Target Boots
Gas Station Sunglasses / Forever 21+ Leggings

After the jump, more outfit photos and my musings on leggings.

Obsession du Jour: Peplum & Polka Dots

ASOS Peplum Top /Alloy Jeans /  Gap Sweater / Converse Jack Purcell Sneakers

It twirls!

Obsession du Jour: Sequins! Sequins!

Raglan Sweater/ Pailette Bodice Dress / Feather Patterned Top

Nothing says ringing in the New Year like sequins! Here are some of the plus size pieces that I've bought or am coveting this season.

Sweatheart Peplum / Peplum Top / Tank

 Kimono Jacket (reduced)  /  Blazer (reduced)

Obsession du jour: Skinny Metallic Belts

Mirror Skinny Belt in Rosewood, Metallic Super Skinny in Gold, Mirror Skinny in Turquoise,
Shimmer Skinny Belt in Fuchsia, Royal and Bronze

Recently, I've been getting into skinny metallic belts in lots of different fun colors. I wear mostly dresses and these belts define the waist and serve as a perfect colorful accent. They're also super cheap! The ASOS ones on top are on sale for like $5-7 and the Forever 21 ones below are $3.80.  All the belts above are of course plus-size, but ASOS has all the same styles in the standard line, and they're on sale too!