{the shrug}

The shrug is back and it is on hangers in boutiques across the nation again this season. It's an item I never used to like. My first shrug came from Fashion to Figure. I've shown it to you before. It is so versatile. Add a sequined tank underneath to jazz it up or a plain tank underneath with jeans and boots and you're ready to go.

Here are my favorites:

Torrid

$38

Wide sleeve shrug from Avenue

$34.90

Add a pop of color with this shrug from Lane Bryant

$59.50

I adore this one with sequins from Fashion to Figure

$24

This open cardigan from NY & CO is 50% off today.

$22.47

Belting the shrug adds a nice touch to dress it down.

Coldwater Creek, $79.95

These basics from Overstock.com will be staples in your wardrobe.

$27.49

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Create the Look

Plus size model Tara Lynn is a beautiful and curvy size 12. It is so refreshing to see a model with curves and I think she's stunning. Here is Lynn in a casual look we can easily recreate at an affordable price:

(Photo from skinny v. curvy)

Our Version:

Green tunic from Old Navy Plus, $24.50

Black cami from Fashion to Figure, $9

Jeans from Avenue, $8.98(after you use code JLA4030 to save 40% with your Visa!)

Ankle booties from Target, $29.99

Fabric necklace from Etsy's Flora Gayle, $7.50

{boots}

One of my biggest pet peeves this time of year is boot shopping. I have 50/50 luck. If I search and try on several pairs, I usually can go to the mall or to Marshall's and come home with a pair of boots that fits perfectly in an afternoon.

One frustration I have is that some boots are cut really narrow across the calves. If I look for a wide width boot, it fits really well in the calves, but not in the foot. You see, my feet are actually quite narrow. I wear a 9.5 to 10, and generally wear a medium width, sometimes a narrow. Not all curvy girls have wide feet.

I found some really pretty boots online to share with you from One Stop Plus. What I noticed right off the bat is that while you can buy extra wide widths, you can also get medium widths, so they will fit nicely everywhere.

Some favorites:

$59.95

$69

$68.99

$65.99

....and don't forget rain boots! Here are some from One Stop Plus. I love rain boots and have a pair I scored for $6 on the Target clearance last year. They are black and white polka dots with a fuchsia lining. Check there first for budget-friendly pair. I saw some cute zebra ones there just the other day!

I love these plaid ones, too!

$47.99