FALL WISHLIST/ LUST-HAVES: JACKETS

If there's one thing you should've gathered by now (that is if you've been supporting, reading my blog, or catching up on Instagram), is that I'm all about some outerwear; give me a boss ass jacket or a flexin' ass coat over just about anything, any day. I'm not much of a minimalist per say, but I do love a piece that is transformative and can take you from homely to hot shit in one swoop. I love how effortless something as "simple" as outerwear can be and how you could literally roll out of bed looking like day old morning breath and throw on a jacket, and look like you brushed you brush your teeth after every meal and your bed head was 100% intentional. 

Ahhhhhh, the magic of those signature pieces that (don't mind me being cliche here) really do take you from drab to fab.

Jackets (much more than coats, though I really should get better at stocking up on coats in general) are the single most purchased article of clothing in my wardrobe, right next to jeans/pants (it used to be dresses...but we all go through phases). I could really do a whole video on the sheer ridiculousness of my collection, but I thought I'd share a list of some of the jackets I'm lusting after this season, from a variety of online retailers and at a variety of price points for all you fabulous consumers. Some of the jackets I already own or have tried and sent back (which doesn't deter from the piece's fabulosity, which is why I still listed them), making me able to speak first hand about some of the options listed. And even though I own some of the pieces and have not real reason to lust after them, because I own them, it hasn't stopped me from lusting after the appropriate weather to rock them in all their glory (hence the use of the term lust-have *coining it*).

So here's the list, please enjoy, and please understand that yes the list is long....but trust me it could be longer, LOL. Let me know down below or on the gram if you'd like me to do a part two.

1. Khaki camo sequins parka (I own this one, it's absolutely stunning and fits with room for a slouchy chic look)
2. Plus leather trim teddy bear coat (Do not own)
3. Plus shaggy faux fur jacket (Do not own)
4. Plus Macie double breasted teddy bear coat (Do not own)
5. Plus Indea long-line fur coat (Do not own)
6. Plus studded leather look biker jacket (Do not own)
7. Plus boucle moto (Currently waiting for this one in the mail....because they messed up my order, I will let you know how it turns out)
8. Plus black denim moto (I ordered this in a 4X to ensure it would fit my big arms, it's a bit oversized and has more strecht than I anticipated...I'd say it's true to size)
9. Plus pink studded moto (This bad boy fir amazingly, it is true to size, I obvi kept this one)
10. Plus faux suede moto (I ordered this and will have to send it back because it was super snug on the armas and bareley closed around the chest and belly, if you have a big chest/arms/chest, size up)
11. Ultra luxe studded moto (I ordered this in a 3x and in the butter color, it fits beautifully)
12. Plus white faux leather moto (This fits me very well, it says that it's a camel color....trust that it comes in white just like the photo, and it is true to size)
13. Plus leopard moto (Waiting for this in the mail, will update you)
14. Hillary Scott printed moto: floral (Waiting for this in the mail, will update you)
15. Plus pink metallic moto (Will be returning, size up, a 3x will fit best on a 2x body, snug in the arms, very dissapointing because the pink is so dope that it hurts)
16. Hillary Scott printed moto: camo (Waiting for it in the mail, will update you)
17. Plus shearling borg aviator jacket (Do not own)
18. Hillary Scot bronze moto (Do not own)
19. Plus navy metallic moto (Do not own)
20. Curve faux suede fringe moto (Do not own)
21. Plus faux fur heavy hooded bomber (Waiting for this in the mail, I will update you on fit)
22. Plus Alice burg fur parka (Do not own)
23. Plus Amy contrast fur parka (Do not own)
24. Plus faux fur-trimmed long-line coat (Waiting for it to arrive, will update you)
25. Plus refuge faux fur denim jacket (Waiting for it to arrive, will update you)
26. Light lace-up denim (Do not own)
27. Plus lace-up denim jacket (Do not own)
28. Drama sleeve aqua coat (Do not own, but I reeeeallyyyyy want to)
29. Drama sleeve red coat (Do not own, "                                            ")
30. Fur cuff car coat (Do not own, but huuuunnnnaaaayyyy)
31. Leopard fur collar coat (Do not own)
32. Curve leopard faux fur coat (Do not own)
33. Elvi leopard wool coat (do not own
34. Runway chic faux suede jacket w/cape (Do not own)
35. Curations embroidered trench (Do not own, but my eye is on the navy one)
36. Curve lace-up eyelet parka (Do not own, but this is so up my winter wear alley)
37. Plus velvet puffer jacket (Do not own, but be carefull because forever21 and their Jr sizing can suck a bag of perverbial D**ks)
38. Pus size faux fur shawl lapel coat (Don't own but will soon)
39. Plus size multi-color faux fur (Don't own but will soon)
40. Double-breasted borg coat (Do not own)
41. Twill & french terry drape jacket (Do not own)

 PSA: Always, ALWAYS, use a coupon code. #GetDemDeals!

Again, let me know down below or on the gram if you'd like me to do a part two. Thanks my luvs!

GCGME: Adelyn & Vivian

Sooooo, a company by the name of GCGme reached out to me in early August, apparently they took one look at my blog and felt I'd be a great fit for their brand. They asked me if I'd like to review a dress or two and tell my readers my thoughts on their dresses. I immediately went to GCGme.com to take a look at their selections. I not only wanted to make sure it was my style,  I wanted to make sure it was within a price range I felt comfortable with. On my blog I rarely acquire pieces that are super duper pricey. I'm a firm believer in the fact that you don't have to go broke to look fan-fucking-tastic. When you look in the section where I tell you foxy babes where I got my pieces from, often times the price is pretty attainable, and most things were on sale at the time of purchase. I am a bargain hunter extraordinaire. I do have a few pieces that don't fall within my "bargain princes" parameters, but for the most part....I'm always on the look out for a deal (and a coupon code *inserts winky face emoji*). 

Needless to say; I thought the prices weren't too shabby and the options fit within my style, and to the best of my knowledge, the style parameters of most of my readers. 

Before I continue to tell you my thoughts on the dress I selected, I need to take a moment to give praise to GCGme for their amazing customer service. From the moment they reached out to me to the moment I had my final selection, they were on top of everything. They were helpful and accommodating beyond what I think I've ever experienced; it was quite lovely and would've been deemed worth every penny for the customer service alone. They were determined to make sure I was happy and came away with the perfect dress that fit my dress needs. 

What I noticed immediately upon visiting GCGme.com was the ease of website use and the variety they provided. There was a dress for most all occasions, in a comfortable stretchy material, and at varying lengths and fits. I had my eye on so many dresses that it took me two weeks to narrow down what I wanted. I was told to pick two dresses and I wanted to make sure that whatever I asked for was not only going to be awesomely me....but that it would be a piece that could seamlessly transition from season to season with little to no effort. I ended up with just one for now. 

These are the other dresses I have my eyes on: help me pick my second dress and leave a comment below or in the comment section of my Instagram. 

1. The CYNTHIA dress.
2. The ALLEGRA dress.
3. The VERONICA dress.
4. The SHIROI dress.
5. The MONICA dress.
6. The BRENDA dress.
7. The BETSI dress.
8. The AUDREY dress.

Help me pick my second dress and leave a comment below or in the comment section of my Instagram, under the post with the dress options. 

The reason I chose this dress was because I'm crazy for Kaftans, they're so fabulously easy-going; very little thought has to go into how to wear them. You can throw on just about any accessory pairing and it's a look. 

If only the process (my decision process that is) were as easy-going as this dress. The first dress they sent me was this Adelyn & Vivian Kaftan (pictured below), in a 3X (because that is my size in juuuuuust about everything). The dress was far too big on me, I was giving a "sack of Idaho potatoes" vibes.

And here's where their amazing customer service came into play. I emailed one of their customer service reps and let them know the dress was far too large and that I needed it in not only the 2X....but the 1X. The rep informed me that for this particular dress there were size brackets and that 1X and 2X were in the same size bracket, she suggested I just get the 2X.

I was unsure if the 2X would still be way too big (because when I tell you that the 3X could easily fit a 4X/5X bracket, HUNNAY, I mean it), so I asked her if I could try another style of dress just in case the Adelyn & Vivian kaftan was still not working for me. I also asked her if she could send me the secondary option, the Miranda dress, in white AND in black, because I was unsure if the material would be too sheer, thus making the white version of the Miranda dress a fail. It seemed as though, without thinking twice, I had a confirmation email letting me know that not one, not two, but all three dresses were on their way (accommodation on fleek). 

When I received the dresses the white Miranda dress was just as I thought it might be, far too sheer. In addition to the white dress being to sheer, both the white and black Miranda dress were too tight. I didn't think they'd be as tight in the arms as they were (for reference I am a true 3X and that's what I ordered those dresses in), but they really were, PLUS, the belt that came with the Miranda dress was far too small (more suited for a size Large at best). This kinda made me sad because I had a whole vintage inspired look I wanted to put together with that dress.....oh well, guess you can't win them all. 

However, the Adelyn & Vivian kaftan, in the 2X, fit me just right (Goldie Locks on that ass, LOL). I immediately made arrangements to return the failed items and decided to let my readers/supporters choose my second dress (scroll up to see which ones I had my eyes on).

For the kaftan I decided to take it easy with my pairing choice; I threw on these cute little fringed lace-up sandals, and a little bit of a statement necklace. Like I said before, the accessory pairings are endless, I may post a lookbook showcasing just that.

What I'm Wearing:

1. Necklace from H&M. $14
2. Dress is from GCGME.com. $54.95 (Gifted for review)
3. Fringed red sandals from Payless. $10 (On sale, no longer avail., alternative in varying heel heights, HERE, HERE, & HERE)