It happened gradually. Well, gradually as in a year or two. First it was a snug fit here. Then a ripped zipper there. I was gaining weight.Before I get into this post, I want to make a few things clear: gaining weight isn't a horrible thing. I'm also not fishing for compliments. But this post is about something real. A question that many women can face. How do you dress when you find yourself suddenly gaining weight and feeling less than comfortable in your existing clothes?I can honestly answer that because it's been happening to me for the past year or so. Again, I'm not seeking anyone to tell me, "Patrice, what are you talking about, you look great!!!" or "girl, stop. You're only a size 8."This has nothing to do with size but more so how to dress your body when your body starts to change. And as I've noticed the number on the scale creep up a bit {I don't even own an actual scale, I just step on one at Target when I'm there shopping for other stuff!} due to age but also horrible habits I've developed, I can tell you one thing.Looking Fly on a Dime - Dressing for Weight Gain

How to Make Your Daily Fashion Uniform Interesting {and Far From Boring}
By now we all understand the importance of a fashion uniform. It's the quickest way to look your best, wear what works for your figure and more importantly, get dressed in a pinch.
But the word "uniform" can sound a bit boring and even stuffy. I didn't think about this until I attended an O Magazine and JCPenney event a few weeks ago and Gayle King brought this issue up.
If you feel a fashion uniform is a little too boring or need tips so your "uniform" doesn't look like you're wearing the same thing over and over, keep reading!

 Thrifty Threads: The $10 Dress Perfect for Any OccasionAfter taking a shopping hiatus, it's safe to say I'm back in the swing of things. Instead of just buying stuff, I'm only purchasing clothes and accessories I love. Not like, not kinda sorta love, but LOVE!
When I found this colorful dress at Fox & Fawn a few weeks ago, I knew she deserved a space in my closet. At $10 she was a winner and the fit was absolute perfection. Like, she was made for me.

Thrift Shopping Haul - Plus How to Use Social Media to ThriftYesterday I did something I haven't done in almost three months...I went thrifting!!! Yes, I know. I have an affordable style blog and focus on thrift shopping, but I hadn't been thrifting since last December. Like I mentioned a few weeks ago, I kinda needed to chill on the shopping so I could clean out my closet and truly define my personal style.But yesterday I had a reason to thrift, as a vintage shop near me was having a great sale and I was clear on what I absolutely needed to add to my wardrobe. Keep on reading to see what I scored and why it's so important to follow your local shops on social media.