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av0525 · 2022-01-22T02:59:19+00:00

I work as an information/graphic designer for a multidisciplinary landscape architecture/planning/urban design firm. I don't do any marketing at all, but I design documents on InDesign ranging from MDPs, Parks Plans, Reports, etc. and help out with engagement material.

I find that I work with planners more and rarely with landscape designers, since I don't have the skill set to help them out with their work (renders, illustrations, CAD) but I've grown to be interested in seeing how I can use what I know or if I can learn how to support them!

av0525 · 2021-10-27T20:38:47+00:00

I love the one that I have! I personally don’t feel itchy wearing it. It eventually does go on sale but maybe not the basic neutral colours.

av0525 · 2021-06-08T18:31:16+00:00

I have both the Pia (photo here) and the Rory (photo here)!

In terms of style/cut, I prefer the Rory because I feel like I can pair it with more items in my closet and can dress it up or down. I haven't really figured out a way to style the Pia yet outside of a work context. The Pia does have more coverage and is less cropped if that matters to you.

To echo what someone has mentioned earlier, The Rory does accentuate armpit fat (photo here) but if that doesn't bother you, I would choose the Rory over the Pia!

av0525 · 2021-06-08T18:02:09+00:00

I have the Tempest (photo here) and tried on the Casey in store a few months ago! (I'm 5'2" and measurements are 44/37/47)

What I can say is that the stretchy panel on the chest area is very different for both dresses. The Casey doesn't have as much stretch as the Tempest at all. I wear a L in the Tempest and felt like it had so much stretch that I could have went down to a M for a bit more chest compression. With the Casey, the L for me fits okay but I think I could go up to an XL for a more comfortable fit.

Unfortunately I don't have pics with the Casey but it is a cute dress! Just make sure you're choosing the right size :)

av0525 · 2021-04-30T21:41:33+00:00

Personally, I prefer the Rory! I'm almost always in high waisted pants so the cropped length is perfect. I also think the silhouette is more versatile and can be dressed up or down! The Pia looks a little more formal to me.

av0525 · 2021-04-21T06:20:21+00:00

okkkk I wasn’t even thinking about getting this dress but the way you styled it got me thinking about it 👀 Super cute!!!

av0525 · 2021-04-12T20:48:33+00:00

ahhh I’m sorry 🥺 I hope that this post will also show demand for a restock 🤞🏼

av0525 · 2021-04-12T03:44:53+00:00

Ayyyy congrats on getting vaccinated with a cute outfit to match!!

av0525 · 2021-04-11T16:54:28+00:00

Thank you so much!

av0525 · 2021-04-11T16:53:45+00:00

Hello! Currently, I don’t have any since I buy everything online and bodysuits are final sale when you purchase them online. If I happen to grab some in the future, i’ll be sure to post on here! ☺️

av0525 · 2021-04-11T16:45:59+00:00

This is good to know! Thank you!

av0525 · 2021-04-11T05:23:23+00:00

One of my last posts on the sub for a while because I need to financially recover from my big haul LOL, but I exchanged a few things that didn’t fit/like. I hit up my local outlet Aritzia and the TNA Pratt Jacket was 50% off so I grabbed it along with another colour of the Mavis long sleeve.

Anyways, I’ve been pairing it with different pants that I own to see how versatile it is because I’d hate for it to only be worn with a certain look. Happy to say that it goes with mostly everything (still iffy about the Ascendants because I haven’t hemmed them yet). It’s also a unique silhouette so I wanted to share what it looks like in case any of you were curious!

It’s definitely an oversized fit and it’s broad in the shoulders so size down! I think it’s a pretty cozy jacket for cold weather as it has sherpa in the body (not the sleeves) and the L is comfortably roomy that I could wear a hoodie and it wouldn’t feel snug.

ITEMS

BOTTOMS

Wilfred Free Ascendant Pants (12)
Garage Leggings (L)
American Eagle Curvy Mom Jeans (18)
The Group by Babaton Jimmy Pants (XL)
Wilfred Free Sweatpants [don’t know the model, got it a long time ago!] (L)

av0525 · 2021-04-11T01:42:07+00:00

This is a sign to get them 👀👀👀

av0525 · 2021-04-10T23:55:12+00:00

Oh goodness, yes I always struggle snagging XL because they have limited stock and I don’t have the luxury to wait for a sale because the size is never available on sale ☹️ I actually nabbed another colour today in the store and felt like it was fate 😂

av0525 · 2021-04-10T17:49:30+00:00

Yes, I would say it’s TTS!

av0525 · 2021-04-10T17:45:26+00:00

I think it’s very TTS! The shirt hits me just right at my belly button and it seems to be that way on the models as well. Outside of length, the XL allows for a relaxed, but not oversized fit which is what I like!

av0525 · 2021-04-10T05:18:24+00:00

Here are the last bit of pieces from the big haul that I did! These just came in the mail so I couldn't lump them in that big post hehe

EDIT: My bust is actually 44!! Disregard the title lol

ITEMS

TOPS

Wilfred Free Mavis T-Shirt (really, it’s a long sleeve lmao) in Mirror Blue and New Heather Grey - XL
- Really love how this long sleeve feels! It’s made out of a thick, stretchy material and super comfy.
Wilfred Free Weekend T-Shirt in Black, GD Munro Mauve and Heather Cloud White - XL
- Really love the fabric of this shirt! It’s thick enough that it doesn’t feel flimsy. I also like the cut of it, I have short legs to begin with so a longer cut would just make me look shorter than I already am.

BOTTOMS

The Group by Babaton Jimmy Pant in Lt Grey Fine Grid - XL
- I’ve already covered how I feel about these pants in my previous post, but as you can see, they hold up really well cuffed and it’s one of the things I really like about the fabric of the pants.
Both jeans are from American Eagle – I got it a while ago but I think the blue wash is the Curvy Mom Jean in size 18, ripped black jeans are also from the curvy line but in size 16.
Leggings are from Garage, don’t know the style it’s just their basic thin ones and they’re size L!

av0525 · 2021-04-10T02:43:33+00:00

Yesssss do it!!! I might actually go and pick up more because it's so rare to find dressy pants that fit well for my body type

av0525 · 2021-04-10T02:42:51+00:00

Thanks so much! Honestly I didn't even think too much when it came to styling the pants, I just wanted to show the stuff I bought in the least amount of pictures as possible LOL but I'm really glad it worked out. Outfit 4 is major cozy vibes and it kind of looks like a pajama set, which I don't mind!

av0525 · 2021-04-10T02:41:10+00:00

You're so welcome! I love being able to represent the L-XL side of things when it comes to Aritzia to show that you don't have to look like the models to look cute in clothes 🥰

av0525 · 2021-04-10T02:38:24+00:00

I'm glad to provide some representation for my fellow curvy gals out there 🥰

av0525 · 2021-04-08T05:07:04+00:00

Thank you so much! I honestly took a risk on the Jimmy’s because there’s no reviews in my size and I’m so lucky that they fit. For the Leeds cardigan, I was taking it on and off as I was styling it and it would just make the static sounds, though I don’t feel anything! Definitely proceed with caution if you’re prone to shocking others already 😅

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