If I could buy everything that I try on and LOVE, I would be in (way more) debt. I swear, since losing weight and becoming happier with the figure I see, I am enjoying fashion even more than I did before! It’s all about being happy with yourself at whatever size you are, but I would be lying to say I don’t get a kick out of seeing a healthier me in the mirror!

ANYWAY, this whole post is to show you some things I am LOVING that are in stores (or online) right now, but I didn’t necessarily get to bring them home with me. *womp, wompppp* If you like this kind of post, or want me to do it as a VIDEO, I would be open to that!

Below I have some outfits from a few different stores I’ve visited in the last few months along with links for your shopping ease! I hope you enjoy, and DEFINITELY let me now if you see something on me that I NEED to go out and get ASAP. I’m down for your opinions!

ELOQUII – CHICAGO, IL

Okay, so I have admittedly never shopped Eloquii. I’ve seen some things by the brand that have interested me, but nothing so much that I had to make a purchase. My sole intent of going into the store was to try on this brown long-line coat. They didn’t have my size in store (14/16,) so I tried it on in a similar style (plaid!)

I actually really valued the in-store experience, and will consider making a purchase in the future. I really was weirded out that in some cases the smallest size, 14/16, didn’t fit me. That was a bit of a bummer since I do consider myself a 16/18 right now. Other than that, I have a new found spot in my heart for the store! I realized it’s not ALL frill and over the top patterns. A minimal, classic lover like me can find things to love from the brand as well.

UNIVERSAL STANDARD – LABR3 CHICAGO, IL POP-UP

You know by now that I have an obsession with Universal Standard. I’ve been lucky enough to work with them on a few occasions and share my favorite pieces with you. Everything I’ve ordered has fit like a glove, and I am obsessed, but there were so many things I had been wanting to try…so knowing they were doing a pop-up shop just a few hours from home? I was IN. I was SO excited to go, grabbed one of my best girlfriends, and was on my way.

When I went into the shop, it was everything dreams were made of. I tried on a lot of the clothes, and unfortunately, my phone was messing up big time. I didn’t get all the pictures (somehow) that I was trying to snap to share. I have a few things above to show you, but my favorite pieces that I tried on were the Raquette Cashmere Stripe (M), and the Moro Ponte Pants (SM.)  (Spoiler alert: I bought the Moro pants, and only my wallet was stopping me from buying the cashmere sweater.)

I tried on the Mae Sweater (M) and I’m not a huge fan of how it looks on me, even though I desperately wanted to love it! Something I did LOVE that I didn’t expect to is the Baes Jacket (SM.) It’s got a super 60’s, Beatles vibe to it. I can REALLY get behind that look!

NORDSTROM- EILEEN FISHER, GOOD AMERICAN, HAOLGEN

I had been dying to get my hands on a pair of Good American jeans at the suggestions of my bloggy friends Kelli (Big Hair & Foodie Fare) and Tawny (Glamorously Mommy.) They both highly suggest, and the cool thing is that they are SIZE INCLUSIVE, so I can wear the same jeans as Miss Kelli, who probably wears a size 2 or something.

I tried them on, and I did love them. I found that their sizing differed GREATLY between the different styles, so don’t assume because you are one size in one that you will be in another. I was a 20 in some and a 14-16 in others! BUT, they fit really well when I could find the right size! The ones I have on in the photos are a 20. They are a spendy purchase, so I don’t think I will grab a pair unless I can get a good sale price or if I stay one size for more than a week!

A few other loves were the jacket pictured above and the blue sweater, both by my favorite brand, Eileen Fisher. The jacket (XL) was LOVE at first sight: moto style, navy blue, suede, cropped… Seriously. Love. Again, my wallet says no, so I had to leave it behind. But I have already tried it on AGAIN at another time. Sheesh. I love the super soft sweater (XL) I paired with it!

The cream sweater (XL) got to come home with me, so you will get to see it in a post soon, I’m sure! It’s from the Halogen brand, so it wasn’t too expensive, it’s super soft, and I mulled it over for too long, but ended up deciding it was a necessity!

Hope you guys liked this little trip to the dressing room with me! I liked putting together a post like this since I’ve actually had the clothes on my body! I do love to dream about things, but I also like to show you things I’ve actually felt and tried them on to tell you how and if they fit!