Jun 092017
 
REVIEW: The Understated Elegance of J. Jill

Store Name: J. Jill Size Range: Misses 2-18, Petite 0-18, Tall 4-18, Plus 16-28 Shoes: Yes, but I can’t seem to find wide widths on the site Trendy: No.  Understated elegance (my words) Overall Rating (out of 10): 9 Last week we went retro/Goth with Torrid. Now we’re swinging back to the more classic side of the […]

Jun 072017
 
Big Fat Feet

Do you have a problem with shoes? Many women do. High heels are all the rage but, sadly, my days of wearing hot hoochie shoes are long gone. Even if they fit properly, I’d break my leg before the second step! Big fat feet can be a problem. My Personal Tale of Woe I have […]

Jun 022017
 
REVIEW: It’s So Hot It’s TORRID

Store Name: Torrid Size Range: 00 through 6 in Torrid sizing, which is standard sizing 10 to 30 Shoes: Yes, in US sizes 6 – 13 Wide Width Only (Sizes 6 and 6.5 wide are very difficult sizes to find!) Trendy: VERY Overall Rating (out of 10): 9 Torrid is owned by the same company […]

May 312017
 
When Your Parts Don’t Match

Do your parts make up the classic female figure? You know, the one with the defined waist and matching bust and hips, ye olde 36-24-36 Marilyn Monroe ideal, give or take a few inches (or a few dozen inches). Mine don’t. Simply put, my parts don’t match. So if you’re like me, finding a good […]

May 262017
 
If You’re Old And You Know It Flap Your Arms

Most of my readers on this blog are well over the age of consent or, as I like to think about it, aged to perfection! However, our warped society calls us old. So, yes, I’ll accept that. I’m not sure I’d have it any other way. I will display my wrinkles and flap my arms proudly. […]