More JNY

If you've spent more than two minutes reading my blog, you know I love Jones New York. As soon as my credit card stops smoking from the holiday spree it's been on, I'm going to order this blouse to wear with those Svoboda jeans I mentioned in an earlier post.

Out with the winter blahs. . .

We don't exactly have a real winter down south; instead we have rain. Drab skies, grey days, drizzle. You get the idea.

What a great sweater to chase away the winter blues! This plus-size silk cotton deco rose v-neck cardigan is from Liz Claiborne.

Three Easy Pieces

Here are three easy pieces from Eileen Fisher that would make a great ensemble to wear for weekend errands or casual Fridays at the office.

I'm sure some of my readers are single, and I want to offer a couple of tips for ladies who want to be date bait. Maybe this is a southern thing, but I was taught to always try to look your best--even if you're just going to the farmer's market or the grocery store. Single men are everywhere, and you'll feel confident and attractive if you're looking your best and feeling comfortable.

There are PLENTY of men out there who love a woman with curves, but even they are not going to take a second look if you're out and about in your red sweatpants and stained white sweatshirt. Just don't do it. And anyway--why would you with comfortable, attractive plus size options like this outfit?