Comments for Emmie Loves http://emmieloves.com Plus Size Fashion Blog Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on OOTD: Blue Hued by Rachel http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/ootd-blue-hued/#comment-904 Rachel Fri, 18 May 2012 06:30:05 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=698#comment-904 First: that color is AMAZING on you!! Second: are the shoes comfortable? Because I love how they look but, to me, function trumps style (which is why I've worn Converse sneakers for the past 20 years : / First: that color is AMAZING on you!! Second: are the shoes comfortable? Because I love how they look but, to me, function trumps style (which is why I’ve worn Converse sneakers for the past 20 years : /

]]> Comment on My Closet by steph anne http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/my-closet/#comment-903 steph anne Fri, 18 May 2012 05:32:17 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=708#comment-903 Start organizing by mailing me some of your cute outfits! :) Start organizing by mailing me some of your cute outfits! :)

]]> Comment on My Closet by wendy http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/my-closet/#comment-902 wendy Fri, 18 May 2012 05:11:32 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=708#comment-902 i have heard a good way to weed out what you don't wear is to hang every hanger backwards. when you wear it you can keep it hanging the right ...normal...way. at the end of season/year if it is hanging backwards it is donate time. i have heard a good way to weed out what you don’t wear is to hang every hanger backwards. when you wear it you can keep it hanging the right …normal…way. at the end of season/year if it is hanging backwards it is donate time.

]]> Comment on My Closet by Holly G http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/my-closet/#comment-901 Holly G Fri, 18 May 2012 05:04:55 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=708#comment-901 Man, I wish I lived closer to you and could organize it for you. I love organizing closets. I do my Mom's periodically. Since your old camp buddie still lives in Hawaii, we don't have seasons so I don't have to worry about that (yet). But what I do is sort by type of clothing: i.e. work shirts, work pants, tanks, t-shirts, shorts, dressy dresses, non-dressy dresses etc, then a bit by color. I just lost a ton of weight and just gave a way a ton of stuff. I can actually see into my closet right now. It feels so great to get rid of stuff that is too big. All I'm going to keep of my big stuff is a pair of shorts and 1 pair of jeans that I wore at my heaviest. Man, I wish I lived closer to you and could organize it for you. I love organizing closets. I do my Mom’s periodically. Since your old camp buddie still lives in Hawaii, we don’t have seasons so I don’t have to worry about that (yet). But what I do is sort by type of clothing: i.e. work shirts, work pants, tanks, t-shirts, shorts, dressy dresses, non-dressy dresses etc, then a bit by color. I just lost a ton of weight and just gave a way a ton of stuff. I can actually see into my closet right now. It feels so great to get rid of stuff that is too big. All I’m going to keep of my big stuff is a pair of shorts and 1 pair of jeans that I wore at my heaviest.

]]> Comment on My Closet by Emmie http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/my-closet/#comment-900 Emmie Fri, 18 May 2012 03:50:50 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=708#comment-900 Girl, you know where I live. I can pay you in wine and gratitude. LOL Girl, you know where I live. I can pay you in wine and gratitude. LOL

]]> Comment on My Closet by Ericka H. http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/my-closet/#comment-899 Ericka H. Fri, 18 May 2012 03:49:45 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=708#comment-899 I divide by spring/summer and fall/winter. Each season, I have two totes that go at the top of the closet with the past season stuff i want to keep. Then with the current/upcoming season, i go through and throw out anything I know will not fit and stow any pieces that I can't part with even if they don't fit (as I say, yes damn it I will fit into that size 8 pencil skirt that is so awesome again!). I know I'm not supposed to keep them but they are few and far between and 'classic' pieces that don't go out of style. Then Since I have small closets, I put jackets and blouses in one closet, dresses and skirts in another. In dresser drawers I have tshirts, pjs and shorts that I wear year round. If I have time, I do things by color. I have scarves on hangers. It may not be a perfect system but has worked for me thus far. When I take things off a hanger in the morning to get dressed, the hangers go in a cute ikea basket and then down to the laundry room at the end of the week so they aren't taking up space in the closet. I've done this with other friends - we go in and help each other clean out our closets since sometimes it takes a third party who isn't tied to it to get rid of it :) I divide by spring/summer and fall/winter. Each season, I have two totes that go at the top of the closet with the past season stuff i want to keep. Then with the current/upcoming season, i go through and throw out anything I know will not fit and stow any pieces that I can’t part with even if they don’t fit (as I say, yes damn it I will fit into that size 8 pencil skirt that is so awesome again!). I know I’m not supposed to keep them but they are few and far between and ‘classic’ pieces that don’t go out of style. Then Since I have small closets, I put jackets and blouses in one closet, dresses and skirts in another. In dresser drawers I have tshirts, pjs and shorts that I wear year round. If I have time, I do things by color. I have scarves on hangers. It may not be a perfect system but has worked for me thus far. When I take things off a hanger in the morning to get dressed, the hangers go in a cute ikea basket and then down to the laundry room at the end of the week so they aren’t taking up space in the closet.
I’ve done this with other friends – we go in and help each other clean out our closets since sometimes it takes a third party who isn’t tied to it to get rid of it :)

]]> Comment on My Closet by Holly Schroeder http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/my-closet/#comment-898 Holly Schroeder Fri, 18 May 2012 03:37:22 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=708#comment-898 I sort by short sleeve (work), short sleeve (casual), long sleeve (work), long sleeve (casual), skirts, pants, jackets. Dresses are on my inside door hanger. When I'm feeling really ambitious I sort by color. I do this about once every couple months and then I mess it all up again and I proclaim loudly, "I have nothing to wear!". So basically what I'm saying is that I'm neurotic with no stamina for routine. :P I sort by short sleeve (work), short sleeve (casual), long sleeve (work), long sleeve (casual), skirts, pants, jackets. Dresses are on my inside door hanger. When I’m feeling really ambitious I sort by color. I do this about once every couple months and then I mess it all up again and I proclaim loudly, “I have nothing to wear!”. So basically what I’m saying is that I’m neurotic with no stamina for routine. :P

]]> Comment on My Closet by Sasha http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/my-closet/#comment-897 Sasha Fri, 18 May 2012 03:36:18 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=708#comment-897 Perpetual problem around here, too. I find the biggest help is ditching the stuff you won't wear - either ever (toss or donate), or for the season (off to the basement), or only for special occasions (spare room closet). My closet is desperately in need of a purge, tho, so do as I say, not as I do :). Perpetual problem around here, too. I find the biggest help is ditching the stuff you won’t wear – either ever (toss or donate), or for the season (off to the basement), or only for special occasions (spare room closet). My closet is desperately in need of a purge, tho, so do as I say, not as I do :) .

]]> Comment on OOTD: Blue Hued by Sandy http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/ootd-blue-hued/#comment-896 Sandy Thu, 17 May 2012 04:43:19 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=698#comment-896 Looks fantastic. With your skin and hair, you pull off jewel tones really well. Looks fantastic. With your skin and hair, you pull off jewel tones really well.

]]> Comment on OOTD: Blue Hued by Heather http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/ootd-blue-hued/#comment-895 Heather Wed, 16 May 2012 01:51:14 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=698#comment-895 Love it!! And you're soooo gameday ready. ;) Love it!! And you’re soooo gameday ready. ;)

]]> Comment on OOTD: Blue Hued by Martha Jane http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/ootd-blue-hued/#comment-893 Martha Jane Tue, 15 May 2012 21:41:04 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=698#comment-893 Listen, Emily - I just want to formally volunteer to take all of your amazing clothes off your hands when you get too skinny for them! Kidding. Kind of. I'll pay for shipping. :) Listen, Emily – I just want to formally volunteer to take all of your amazing clothes off your hands when you get too skinny for them!

Kidding.

Kind of.

I’ll pay for shipping.

:)

]]> Comment on OOTD: Blue Hued by MarcieT http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/ootd-blue-hued/#comment-892 MarcieT Tue, 15 May 2012 19:42:46 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=698#comment-892 Love the UK-friendly outfit! :) Love the UK-friendly outfit! :)

]]> Comment on OOTD: Blue Hued by Laurie http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/ootd-blue-hued/#comment-891 Laurie Tue, 15 May 2012 19:41:18 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=698#comment-891 Super, super cute! Super, super cute!

]]> Comment on OOTD: Blue Hued by Heather http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/ootd-blue-hued/#comment-890 Heather Tue, 15 May 2012 18:58:34 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=698#comment-890 I love the outfit! The cobalt is a nice color on you. I love EVERYTHING at Kiyonna. I just wish it were more affordable. I love the outfit! The cobalt is a nice color on you. I love EVERYTHING at Kiyonna. I just wish it were more affordable.

]]> Comment on OOTD: Blue Hued by Lori http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/ootd-blue-hued/#comment-889 Lori Tue, 15 May 2012 18:53:33 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=698#comment-889 I LOVE that top!!!! And you look super hot in it! $64 seems like a lot of money for me for a shirt, but maybe if I stopped buying cheap clothes, I'd look as good as you do! :o) I LOVE that top!!!! And you look super hot in it! $64 seems like a lot of money for me for a shirt, but maybe if I stopped buying cheap clothes, I’d look as good as you do! :o )

]]> Comment on OOTD: Blue Hued by Wendy- The Southern Newlywed http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/ootd-blue-hued/#comment-888 Wendy- The Southern Newlywed Tue, 15 May 2012 18:49:17 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=698#comment-888 I love this outfit! You are inspiring me to go shop! :) Your blog keeps me motivated to try to be more healthy. thank you for doing such a wonderful job! I love this outfit! You are inspiring me to go shop! :)
Your blog keeps me motivated to try to be more healthy. thank you for doing such a wonderful job!

]]> Comment on Update on The Webster at Target for Plus Sizes by Amber http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/update-on-the-webster-at-target-for-plus-sizes/#comment-887 Amber Tue, 15 May 2012 17:34:23 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=687#comment-887 I think they both look great on you-thanks for posting! I am interested to hear about the scoopneck green/melon/cream dress-if anyone has sizing tips on it...let me know! I think they both look great on you-thanks for posting! I am interested to hear about the scoopneck green/melon/cream dress-if anyone has sizing tips on it…let me know!

]]> Comment on Update on The Webster at Target for Plus Sizes by Jillian http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/update-on-the-webster-at-target-for-plus-sizes/#comment-886 Jillian Mon, 14 May 2012 02:23:17 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=687#comment-886 Hi there! I think you look fabulous in these dresses; you are rocking your size. :) I'm also a size 24 and I want these two Webster dresses in white and the blue: http://www.target.com/p/The-Webster-at-Target-Womens-Plus-Size-Sleeveless-Cross-Back-Knit-Dress-White/-/A-13956253 I plan to add a jean jacket or a cardigan to cover my arms... I'm a size 24, would you recommend a 4? Thank you for your blog; I love it! Jillian :) Hi there!

I think you look fabulous in these dresses; you are rocking your size. :) I’m also a size 24 and I want these two Webster dresses in white and the blue:
http://www.target.com/p/The-Webster-at-Target-Womens-Plus-Size-Sleeveless-Cross-Back-Knit-Dress-White/-/A-13956253

I plan to add a jean jacket or a cardigan to cover my arms…

I’m a size 24, would you recommend a 4?

Thank you for your blog; I love it!

Jillian :)

]]> Comment on Keep or Return? by DizzyD http://emmieloves.com/2012/04/keep-or-return/#comment-885 DizzyD Sun, 13 May 2012 07:55:54 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=653#comment-885 I actually like this, it just lacks shape, any way of utilizing a belt under the bustline? That would make it worth keeping. I actually like this, it just lacks shape, any way of utilizing a belt under the bustline? That would make it worth keeping.

]]> Comment on The Webster for Target Plus Size by brittle_star http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/the-webster-for-target-plus-size/#comment-882 brittle_star Sat, 12 May 2012 07:02:42 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=681#comment-882 Thanks for keeping me up to date. I was completely unaware that Target is finally allowing plus sizes in one of their designer collections. I'm disappointed the collection is so damn small, though. I like the dresses and the prints, which have a vintage-inspired feel to me. Unfortunately, I'm one of the few fat women out there who's not a dress wearer. That's not to say I don't own dresses and don't wear them, but they're not part of my daily wardrobe as they are for other plus size women. Dresses are "special occasion-wear only" for me. Point being, I'd love to have seen a couple of tops with the same prints as the dresses in the collection. The flats are cute, but nothing special. I have similar flats already in my closet. And I'm not a fan of ginormous wedge sandals with big ties. So in a nutshell, I'm glad Target is finally starting to be inclusive of more sizes in their designer collections, but their first try falls a little flat for me. Thanks for keeping me up to date. I was completely unaware that Target is finally allowing plus sizes in one of their designer collections. I’m disappointed the collection is so damn small, though.

I like the dresses and the prints, which have a vintage-inspired feel to me. Unfortunately, I’m one of the few fat women out there who’s not a dress wearer. That’s not to say I don’t own dresses and don’t wear them, but they’re not part of my daily wardrobe as they are for other plus size women. Dresses are “special occasion-wear only” for me. Point being, I’d love to have seen a couple of tops with the same prints as the dresses in the collection.

The flats are cute, but nothing special. I have similar flats already in my closet. And I’m not a fan of ginormous wedge sandals with big ties. So in a nutshell, I’m glad Target is finally starting to be inclusive of more sizes in their designer collections, but their first try falls a little flat for me.

]]> Comment on Update on The Webster at Target for Plus Sizes by Jessica http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/update-on-the-webster-at-target-for-plus-sizes/#comment-881 Jessica Sat, 12 May 2012 06:01:01 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=687#comment-881 Funny, I think the lengths are perfect on you! I like the first one more than the second one too. I ordered the shoes and really like them. Going to order the pink cardigan and blue dress this weekend. Funny, I think the lengths are perfect on you! I like the first one more than the second one too. I ordered the shoes and really like them. Going to order the pink cardigan and blue dress this weekend.

]]> Comment on Update on The Webster at Target for Plus Sizes by Heidi http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/update-on-the-webster-at-target-for-plus-sizes/#comment-879 Heidi Fri, 11 May 2012 18:49:28 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=687#comment-879 Maybe its the kind of thing you need to see in person - But I quite like the second dress on you! I agree with the above commenter - a wide black belt and i think you'd be in business! A regular V neck might be more flattering than the rounded one, but in my opinion i think you look slimmer/longer in the second dress! Which of course you look lovely in both... but just my 2 cents that you didnt ask for :) Maybe its the kind of thing you need to see in person – But I quite like the second dress on you! I agree with the above commenter – a wide black belt and i think you’d be in business! A regular V neck might be more flattering than the rounded one, but in my opinion i think you look slimmer/longer in the second dress! Which of course you look lovely in both… but just my 2 cents that you didnt ask for :)

]]> Comment on Update on The Webster at Target for Plus Sizes by Ronnie http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/update-on-the-webster-at-target-for-plus-sizes/#comment-878 Ronnie Fri, 11 May 2012 03:49:15 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=687#comment-878 I actually ordered the short sleeve tie front dress in melon/green/cream. At first I wasn't sure about the pattern but I ended up loving it. Was planning on wearing this dress to a wedding this summer. However...I put this dress on the the sleeve openings were so small that my arms wouldn't go completely through the sleeves. I know that I have big arms but come on!! I realized that there was a button on each sleeve so I unbuttoned them and tried again. No luck. I was so disappointed. The whole bottom half was a total win. I thought it was a perfect length, the dress was well made and lined. I can't comment on the chest area because since the arms weren't fully in the sleeves, it caused the front to gape open. I couldn't tell whether it would gape if he sleeves had fit. Of course, I returned this...I loved the quality and price but the sleeves just didn't work. Very disappointed!! I actually ordered the short sleeve tie front dress in melon/green/cream. At first I wasn’t sure about the pattern but I ended up loving it. Was planning on wearing this dress to a wedding this summer. However…I put this dress on the the sleeve openings were so small that my arms wouldn’t go completely through the sleeves. I know that I have big arms but come on!! I realized that there was a button on each sleeve so I unbuttoned them and tried again. No luck. I was so disappointed. The whole bottom half was a total win. I thought it was a perfect length, the dress was well made and lined. I can’t comment on the chest area because since the arms weren’t fully in the sleeves, it caused the front to gape open. I couldn’t tell whether it would gape if he sleeves had fit. Of course, I returned this…I loved the quality and price but the sleeves just didn’t work. Very disappointed!!

]]> Comment on Update on The Webster at Target for Plus Sizes by Britt http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/update-on-the-webster-at-target-for-plus-sizes/#comment-877 Britt Fri, 11 May 2012 02:35:20 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=687#comment-877 I like the top one! Wish it was a little big longer :) I like the top one! Wish it was a little big longer :)

]]> Comment on Update on The Webster at Target for Plus Sizes by Kel http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/update-on-the-webster-at-target-for-plus-sizes/#comment-876 Kel Fri, 11 May 2012 02:34:07 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=687#comment-876 I think the second dress looks absolutely adorable on you. With a black belt at your waist it'd be a good everyday dress. Hmm. I think the second dress looks absolutely adorable on you. With a black belt at your waist it’d be a good everyday dress. Hmm.

]]> Comment on Update on The Webster at Target for Plus Sizes by Laurie http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/update-on-the-webster-at-target-for-plus-sizes/#comment-875 Laurie Fri, 11 May 2012 02:30:04 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=687#comment-875 I agree. I wish both of them were just a bit longer. The top one looks great, much better on you that on the hanger! I agree. I wish both of them were just a bit longer. The top one looks great, much better on you that on the hanger!

]]> Comment on The Webster for Target Plus Size by Kel http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/the-webster-for-target-plus-size/#comment-874 Kel Fri, 11 May 2012 02:27:57 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=681#comment-874 I rock the puffed sleeve all the time (via City Chic) and I love it... even with wide shoulders! :) I rock the puffed sleeve all the time (via City Chic) and I love it… even with wide shoulders! :)

]]> Comment on Update on The Webster at Target for Plus Sizes by Kim http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/update-on-the-webster-at-target-for-plus-sizes/#comment-873 Kim Fri, 11 May 2012 02:19:22 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=687#comment-873 I like the first one but generally don't wear dresses -- and if I did, it's too short for my comfort range. I might hem it and turn it into a shirt :) I like the first one but generally don’t wear dresses — and if I did, it’s too short for my comfort range. I might hem it and turn it into a shirt :)

]]> Comment on The Webster for Target Plus Size by Update on The Webster at Target for Plus Sizes http://emmieloves.com/2012/05/the-webster-for-target-plus-size/#comment-872 Update on The Webster at Target for Plus Sizes Fri, 11 May 2012 01:55:31 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=681#comment-872 [...] be delivered tomorrow. Several people in the comments and on Twitter asked me for updates after the first post went up, so here it [...] [...] be delivered tomorrow. Several people in the comments and on Twitter asked me for updates after the first post went up, so here it [...]

]]> Comment on OOTD: Another Rachel Pally Dress by Steph http://emmieloves.com/2012/03/ootd-another-rachel-pally-dress/#comment-869 Steph Wed, 09 May 2012 00:26:18 +0000 http://emmieloves.com/?p=559#comment-869 I just bought this dress! Ideeli had a Res Label sale on Sunday so I bit the bullet! I hope I look half as good in it as you do! (Especially since I can't return it! LOL) I just bought this dress! Ideeli had a Res Label sale on Sunday so I bit the bullet! I hope I look half as good in it as you do! (Especially since I can’t return it! LOL)

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