Honestly....I don't own very many plaid garments, I could just never seem to find ones that really fit my style or spoke my language. I love the idea of plaid, I could come up with fun outfits to suit most peoples aesthetics, but when it came to the actuality of plaid...or more so how it was presented to me, it just never clicked....until now.

When I saw this jacket I nearly had an aneurysm from all the excitement. I knew that this plaid garment was in fact made for me, and I stopped at nothing to get it. I knew how I would style it the instant I laid eyes on it and I'd be damned if I'd let this sucker go out of stock before I got my hands on it.

It's leather sleeves take this piece from lumberjack to lumberjack chic in one fell swoop, it's heavy duty without being bulky, and the cut of it helps to maintain your shape; over all this is one hell of a jacket that is as beautiful as it is well made.

What I'm Wearing:

Jacket from Fashiontofigure.com:$44.50 (was$36.50 when I purchased it, then I threw a coupon code on it...so you know it's real)
Necklace from the wholesale District: $5
Belt from V.I.M: $7
Skirt from a Shop & Swap: $30 (Originally from Mynt1972)
Heels from Marshalls. $30

Where oh where....do I begin....? Well, I have been quite sick as of late.

I've stepped back from blogging and though i'm still somewhat active on social media....it isn't nearly as much as it used to be , this is all due to a mixture of my PCOS flaring up, my Spinal Headaches taking control of my every moment, and a bout of depression that inevitably ensued all the things that I listed.

It's amazing how when I look back at my posts (even on Instagram) as if I were a stranger looking in, I'd think that there was nothing wrong...but there is.

If only I could explain to you the physical pain I've been in, or how down and out I've been, (don't be fooled... people who seem "normal" unravel too) and now I write this post, headache and all, wondering when I'm gonna get better and allowing the hopes and prayers of others to fill the hole where mine used to reside (not trying to be a Debbie Downer).

Damn....this sounds like the most depressing note to my supporters ever, not my intention, just tying to provide some insight.

All in all, I just wanted to touch base, let those who may have wondered about my whereabouts know where I've been....home...trying to recover on many levels of existence from physical, to emotional, to spiritual; and I thought i'd also use this blogging moment to possibly light my blogging fire again.

I'm down for the count for now but I WILL be back with a vengeance, and to my amazing readers/supporters, see ya on the flip side.

Sincerly,

Jamila Pierre

Lumberjack Chic

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