Purple Patterns! Plus Size Daily (more like weekly) Outfit!

 

Outfit Details:

Floral Dress - Old Navy

Navy Blue Leggings - Just My Size

Purple Bolero - Avenue

Blush Ruffle Flats - Target

Necklace - Forever 21

Last night was my first full night of work on my unit.  I was with a precepting nurse (basically a "trainer") who was fantastic, and we had one crazy evening.  It seemed like it was non-stop action.  Thirteen hours on my feet and I felt like I needed someone to wheel me out to my car afterwards.  

I was actually scheduled to work another 12-hour shift today, but there was a scheduling conflict, so I got the day off and have to come in Saturday.  Blech. 

I basically just "shadowed" my preceptor and didn't do a whole lot of nursing, but I did get an IV in a not-so-great vein on my first try, so that made me feel pretty good.  

I am a little peeved because I ordered some scrubs online, and thought they would be here last week (in plenty of time!).  Well, lo-and-behold, I got an email from the company stating that every single thing I ordered, except one pair of pants, is on backorder for 2-3 weeks. When I was ordering I made sure to only pick styles that stated that they were "in stock", so I am not happy.  I had to stop at a uniform store and spend over $120 to get some scrubs to tide me over until the others arrive.  The only upside is that now I have plenty of extras in case of a rip or tear or if I am having a rough laundry week. 

Forgive me if I don't post for another few days.  I'm still trying to adjust to this wacky schedule and I can't seem to get used to it.  I'm sure by the time I'm supposed to change to night shift (in a week and a half) I'll finally be used to getting up so early.  

Thanks for sticking this out with me!

Florals - Plus Size Daily Outfit

I'll be honest, I wore this dress on Easter and just haven't posted it yet because I knew it would be perfect for today. 

You can kind of see my striped tank with crochet trim in this photo. 

 

Of course, to get these photos there were lots like this: 

 I look like I'm trying to air myself out in this picture.

 Jimmy has a tendency to keep taking photos when I'm moving, or talking, or adjusting myself (see above).

Practicing my hula. . . . ? 

Outfit Details: 

Floral Sundress - Old Navy (last Spring)

Peach & White Striped Crochet Trim Tank - Old Navy (last Spring)

White Cardi - Torrid 

Magenta & Silver Bangles - Lane Bryant

Adorable Bird Necklace - Forever 21

Blush Ruffle Flats - Target 

Check out Everybody, Everywear to see all the other fantastic florals!

"Six Take" - Picnic Edition

Since I've been sequestering myself inside my house trying to study and prepare myself for my state board exam (on Tues!), I have fallen way behind on posting my "Six Take" photos.  I'm sorry!  

This is my "picnic" look: 

Outfit Details:

Lavender Print Maxi Dress - Lane Bryant

Chambray Button Up - One Stop Plus

  Necklace - Forever 21

Shoes (that you can't see) - Target

Make sure to check out the other ladies participating in the "Six Take" challenge! 

Anna from Bargain Fatshionista

Nicola from 2 Many Cupcakes

Eryn from Bearly on Earth 

Meg from Bargainista on a Hunt

 

and last, but not least, Danielle of Danimezza.

Welcome to the Jungle - Plus Size Daily Outfit

On Saturday, Jimmy and I went to our favorite international grocery/playground.  Jungle Jim's is near Cincinnati, and it is the most silly, fun, kitschy place.  You can find nearly anything that you can think of in this store.  They have every different type of ethnic food you can imagine.   

Talking corn and butter right when you walk in the door. 

 This tree is one of my favorite things in the entire store.  One of the reasons is because it's over the candy section, and I love me some candy! 

 This is the view when you are standing in the aisle under the tree and looking up.  You get to see all of the treasures that Robin Hood is hiding in the hollow! 

Jungle Jim's is the one place that I can find my favorite imported candy, too.  Mars Planets are like the best thing ever created.  

 Another one of my favorite things at Jungle Jim's is the individual rooms they have stocked with imported goods from each country.

And here's what I wore to go traipsing around in the wine section. . . .. 

Outfit Details:

Striped Sweater - Target

Jeans - Aveue

Brown Moccasins - Payless

Green Swing Jacket - Avenue?  

Large Beaded Neckalce - Kmart

Bad Girl Gone Good - Plus Size Daily Outfit

For the first time in what feels like weeks, I finally managed to get a picture of my outfit from today!  Yay!  

My friend (and fellow student) Stacee and I went to get our passport photos taken to send in with our application to take the state boards (to become an R.N.) this afternoon.  Once we both had our photos (mine were very squinty, btw), we went out to lunch and then headed to school to have the paperwork notarized, and then went on to class.   

 

Outfit Details:

Gray Dress with Floral Border - Just My Size (last year) 

Black Leggings - Just My Size 

Black Moto Jacket - Lane Bryant (birthday present)

Scarf - Avenue (Christmas gift from mom-in-law)

Purple Zipper Embelished Flats- Target

 

So, usually I wouldn't wear leggings with flats because I feel like it cuts off my already short legs and makes me look extra stumpy, but I really wanted to wear this dress today.  And it was like 3 degrees when I left the house.  I wanted to wear my new purple zipper shoes too because they are so cute!  I have to tell you though, they killed my feet!  They started off really comfy, and I actually went a half size up in these because of the pointy toe, but by the end of the day my toes were actually bleeding from being squished together.  Not fun! 

 Aren't they cute though?

 

Caped Crusader - Plus Size Daily Outfit

On Sunday, Jimmy and I went to Ikea to pick up a new dresser and nightstand because our old bedroom furniture was hand-me-down stuff from his grandmother, and it was very old-fashioned and ginormous.  We recently got a king-sized bed after a few years of having a queen, and I guess we didn't realize how small our bedroom really is until we got that monster in there.  With the bed, my long dresser, and Jimmy's chest of drawers all in the room, it was crowded.  We actually had to push the bed so far over that Jimmy had to kneel on the bed to get into his closet, or else I couldn't open my drawers.   Poor guy.  

So here's what I wore to buy new bedroom furniture: 

Sorry about the squinty face.  It was really sunny when we left the house. 

Dang, I look super-pale in this photo!

Outfit Details:

Gray long-sleeved tee shirt - Old Navy

Plaid belted cape - Macys maybe. . . ? It's about 2 years old

Long black jersey skirt- Sealed With A Kiss Designs

Black flat lace-up oxfords - Target

This skirt is super comfy, and is the perfect length for me.  I've been searching for the perfect casual maxi skirt, so when I saw this one on the SWAK website, I jumped on it.  It was my first order from them, but I'm impressed so far!

I have a favor to ask you guys. . . Jimmy is having GI surgery today at 8:30, and I would really appreciate any good thoughts/prayers/energy/etc. you can send our way. 

Falling Water - Plus Size Daily Outfit

More photos from our recent trip to Nashville!

 Ok, so it's more like a half of an outfit, but I promise the other half wasn't very exciting. . . 

Outfit Details:

Jeans - Lane Bryant

Basic flats - Target

(See? Kinda' boring)

Black Layered Tank - Old Navy

Leopard Print Cardi - Catherines

Flower Necklace - I don't remember!

 

Alive and Well - Plus Size Daily Outfit

Yes, I am alive.  

I have not been a very good blogger lately.  I started school last week and have been preoccupied with getting things together for my first clinical day tomorrow, on top of trying to get a head start on the ton of assignments I have to finish.  So I've been back to yoga pants and t-shirts for most of the week.  

Jimmy did take me out to dinner tonight though, and I asked him to snap my picture on the way into the restaurant. 

 Check out that sky! 

Outfit Details:
Chambray Button-up - OneStopPlus
Gray Ruched-sleeve Cardi - Avenue
Dark Denim Jeggings - Old Navy
Black Oxfords - Target
Gunmetal Gray Handbag - gift from sis-in-law
Jeweled Bracelet - Avenue
Jeweled Bib Necklace - Modcloth


I wanted to share with you guys that I have decided to join Weight Watchers again.  Partly to lose some weight, but mostly to feel better in my body.  The past few years I have gained over 50lbs (yikes!) and have had very poor exercise habits.  I did WW, along with working out at the YMCA, before my wedding back in 2008 and lost about 20lbs, but more importantly just felt better.  I had more energy, felt better in my clothes, and had more confidence. Jimmy and I are also thinking about children in the not-so-distant future and I would like to be as healthy as possible when I start trying to conceive.  Jimmy and I are also planning on joining the YMCA again to start getting into a regular exercise routine.  
I just wanted to share, because I know that many of you probably have gone through or are going through similar struggles, and hopefully we can help each other out when motivation is low.  

Jeans & a Jacket - Plus Size Daily Outfit

Tonight Jimmy and I went out to dinner with my in-laws to one of their favorite Mexican restaurants.  It was delicious! (I think I'll go heat up my leftovers now...)

Then we went down the street and got some frozen custard for dessert.  Yum!

So here's what I wore to eat quesadillas and custard:

Outfit Details: 

Striped Tee - Canyon River Blues brand via Sears

Jeans - Right Fit via Lane Bryant

Army Jacket - Lane Bryant

Grey Suede Kitten Heels - Target

Leaf Bangle - Avenue

Necklace with Amber Stones - from Grandma's jewelry box

Daily Outfit - Saturday

On Saturday Jimmy and I got up early and went to a local pretzel bakery close to downtown.  Someone Jimmy works with brought in pretzels the other day and Jimmy said they were the best he's ever eaten, so of course I had to see for myself.  They were amazing!  This bakery has been in this little building in this neighborhood for over 100 years, and they take the pretzels out of the oven right as you order them, so they are piping hot.  Then we made our way downtown to go to the local farmers market to look around.  The local Humane Society always has a booth with an animal up for adoption, and they sell homemade dog and cat treats and toys.  Of course, I always have to stop by to pet the puppy/kitty and buy some goodies for the animals at home.

 These pretzels were so good!

 

Inside the 2nd Street Market

This guy was incredible to watch.

Later, we took our nephews out for the evening.  We went to see "How to Train Your Dragon" at the cheapie theater, then went out for dinner and ice cream, and eventually made our way to the playground to try to take the edge off their sugar high before taking the boys home.  We had a really good time, even though those kids wore us out! 

Here are some pictures of what I wore while eating pretzels and wrangling my nephews: 

 Outfit Details: 

Graphic Tee - Old Navy  (I have this tied up on one side, which is why it looks a little off kilter)

Teal Lace Trim Tank: Lane Bryant

Yellow & Greige (That's a gray/beige hybrid) Cardi - Old Navy 

Jeans - Avenue

Teal/Gray Flats - Target

 Ivory & Gold Bracelet -Lane Bryant

Gold bracelet & Wood Bangle - ?  (I've had them forever)

Charm Necklace - Avenue

Squinty eyes and crazy hair - thanks to the brightness and humidity we had Saturday 

What do you enjoy doing on a sunny summer weekend?  Do you like to explore a local farmer's market or flea market?