Night Out.

When you're in a comfortable relationship where the two of you know everything there is to know about each other, where they've seen you at your worst and loved you still... date night can sometimes tend to look like a trip to the grocery store.

I don't care what anyone says, if you've been in a relationship...let alone a marriage...for a few years, it shows. Every time my husband and I go out I try and get slightly special, but sometimes you fall into a routine, a pattern that seeps into date night and if you're not diligent enough that phase can last a long time. So over the past few years I've tried to only look like a homeless man (ironically) at home.

Listen, listen, before you go all ape shit about looking good at home too let me just say I am not nor have I ever been the type of girl to put on a show all day every day, despite how it may seem sometimes.

I am most definitely a slightly reformed, self proclaimed, Tomboy. Now, I'm a self proclaimed Tomgirl, which as per my definition means that I still have a hobo streak but I clean up well.

Also, if you get all "FooFoo" at home all the time...the "FooFoo" won't be as special anymore, I mean what do you get someone who has everything....? If you give someone the whole show all of the time, it loses it's value. So my hubby gets the cute outfits when we go out (95% of the time), and at home...a little somethin' somethin' from time to time. I plan on being with this man for centuries to come, I can't have him desensitized so soon. 

Now let's talk about this dress!

If you know me you know that I love a good dress, it's the simplest way to show out with very little thought. Especially when you're too busy to to figure out a great look, or you're the type of person who has a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear...when you literally stare at your wardrobe for an hour, walk away, have a melt down, walk back, stare at your wardrobe again for another hour, look at the time and realize you're running late, and are still nowhere closer to figuring out what the hell to wear.

This is why a great dress is a great friend, it eliminates a lot of the guess work.

My closet is filled to the brim with dresses for this reason, and because...well...they're beautiful, and who doesn't like beautiful things?

So when I saw this dress , the design, the cut, the way the mesh comes down lower than the built-in slip, the way it's an understated sexy yet not at the same time .....I just knew, I JUST KNEW!

When I get dressed for date night, as of the past year or so, I've made it my personal mission to seduce my husband...more than I ever have before, this dress was a wonderful addition to my arsenal that would help me along the way. 

There's almost nothing better than seeing the eyes of your man light up when you walk out of the bedroom, ready for a night out, looking as fine as you wanna. There's also nothing like seeing/feeling how lucky HE feels to be donning you on his arm as the two of you floss in the streets. 

On top of the world much?

What I'm Wearing:

1. Jacket from Strawberry's straight-sized section. $20
2. Necklace from the wholesale district. $7
3. Dress from Forever21.com. $27.80
4. Shoes from Forever21.com. $24.80

BLOGGER OF THE WEEK!

I am Blogger Of The Week and was interviewed by the founder of The Chronicles of a Fatshionista, Denesha McCormick.

Take moment to read the the Blogger of the Week Q&A and follow Denesha's Blog for future posts and upcoming features.

The Chronicles Of A Fatshionista

Blogger of the Week – Jamila Pierre

Posted on June 3, 2013

Today’s featured blogger is twenty- nine year old Jamila Pierre, a New York City resident; she’s the founder and creator of NaughtCouture. Take a look at her interview.

1. What is your blog about?

It’s about style, owning who you are, self-improvement and loving you for you at any size, age, gender, etc…It’s about thinking outside of the box and showcasing the lovely styles that come in all shapes and sizes out there from time to time.

2. If you had to describe your blog in three words, what three words would you use?

Creative, Inspiring, REALism.

3. When and why did you start blogging?

I created this Brand/Blog a few months ago to have a venue to express myself and be a positive and creative voice for the plus size state of mind. Though the blog is fairly new in its material form, the idea and cultivation process is not. The scope of content on my blog is based on my personal style, advice and providing a platform for other fabulously stylish folks to express themselves.

4. What was your last blog post about?

It was about how I wear fun prints in a work environment.

5. What does blogging mean to you?

At present it means everything, it’s the place I go to have a voice in order to hopefully inspire self-love, self-respect, and creativity. I hope to get people to create trends as opposed to always being the follower…to use what’s “in” as a guide as opposed to what is and should be.

6. What inspires you the most?

Everything around me, from the leaves that fall in the autumn – to the flowers that bloom in the spring, I pull my inspiration from literally everything.

7. What makes you stand out as a blogger?

Well for starters I’m as real as they come, I’m not too concerned about numbers, I don’t really care what everyone else is doing per se, I’m an individualist, and though I love some of the design aesthetic of some of these high end brands…I’m not a “Label Whore” so my advice and style is affordable and attainable. I encourage out of box thinking and creativity on all levels, and I practice what I preach as best as I can.

8. When you’re not blogging, what are you doing?

Indulging in some of my biggest passions and that’s photography (Truthboxphotography.com),   writing, and reading.

9. Best piece of advice someone gave you / words to live by?

The only person you should be competing against is yourself, never stop pushing forward, always be on the hunt for self-improvement, and be true to yourself at all times.

10. What are your future plans five (5) to eight (8) years from now?

In five to eight years I plan to have made Naught Couture into a Brand, own a magazine or be a writer for one, and have re-launched my photography career (Truthboxphotography.com).