Fresh Coat

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Pajammy Jam

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It's Christmas Eve and your family is exchanging one gift before the big day.  You know what it is (because it's the same every year) but you still can't wait to open it! The time finally comes, you rip open the box and BAM it's comfy pajamas...YIPPPEE! The family tradition is once again continued.

You go and put them on.  They are soft and it looks like it's gonna be another comfy Christmas morning UNTIL your ankles make an appearance. What!?! They were NOT invited to the festivities.  How rude of them to come out.

Don't let your ankles crash your holiday or any other day.  Check out the tall pajamas and robes below to make sure that this doesn't happen to you (you're too cute for that:).

Know about some tall PJ's that aren't posted?  Please share with us:)

Tallgirlcrafts.com. Custom pajama pants up to size 38". Great prints and price points. I'm a big fan.LONG ELEGANT LEGS sleepwear. Pajama sets, bottoms and robes. Bottoms up to 36" inseam. HURRY! The flannel PJ bottoms are on sale for only $29!LONG TALL SALLY sleepwear. A lot of options. Super long robes and pajama pants up to 37".SOFT SURROUNDINGS sleepwear. Unique, beautiful, soft styles in longer lengths.EDDIE BAUER sleepwear. Inseams appropriate for 5'11" and under.SIMPLY TALL sleepwear. Robes and pajama pants with up to 38" inseams.TALL EXCLUSIVES sleepwear. Various styles from satin to flannel. Up to 36" inseams.

THANKS30

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Do you know how much you mean to me?  

Seriously.  

I can't thank you enough for your support of TallSWAG and T SWAG.  Everyday I am floored by it and can't wait to grow with you in fashion and life.

As many of you know...November is my birthday month!  I want to celebrate with you and more importantly...THANK YOU! So until the end of November...

wait for it....drum roll...

T SWAG is 30% off!

I hope you enjoy this small token of appreciation:) Here's to my birthday! Here's to giving thanks! and most importantly...here's to YOU! 

I'm doing the thank you dance!!! Use code THANKS30 at checkout:-)

Basic Training

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I am a fan of statement pieces. A hot red shoe that steals the scene, warms my heart. BUT there are certain key basics that are great to have in your closet to showcase these items and bring everything in your wardrobe together (group hug).

Here are my top 10 basics.  What are yours?

1. BOOT CUT JEAN. These go with everything and are flattering to most shapes.  They are a base for many casual outfits however if you get a dark wash you can dress them up too.  My pick: The Bailey Boot Cut Jean in shadow from HeightGoddess.com. $129. Inseams 36"-40". Sizes 27-35.

2. CLASSIC DRESS SHIRT. You can wear this on it's own, under a cardigan or vest or blazer.  There are endless ways to wear this white crispy shirt.  It never goes out of style and pays for itself ten times over.  My pick: Wrinkle Resistant Shirt in white from Long Elegant Legs. $49. Sizes S-XXL.

3. COAT. You can't be chilly during fall and winter so a timeless coat is an investment that you need to make.  The purchase can make a dent in your pocket however if you pick a coat with great construction and a neutral color, you can throw it on with everything and stay warm season after season. My pick: Textured Coat in gray Melange from Banana Republic. $225. Sizes S-XL.

4. BLACK DRESS PANT. Think about all of the times you have needed a great pair of dress pants. Yes, about a million.  My pick: The Perfect Trouser Pant from Gap. $59.95. Sizes 00-15. 33"-37" inseams.

5&6. PUMP & FLAT.  I love shoes and don't think you could ever have too many but in the least you should have a black pump and a neutral, fun flat.  They both will be used in excess. My picks: (PUMP) Vince Camuto Korsi Pump from Nordstrom. $118.95. Sizes 4-12 in M and W width. (FLAT) Tess by Barefoot Tess Madrid Flat From All Black in taupe. $149. Sizes 11-15.

7. BASIC BLAZER. Throw this on with a light jean and scarf for a day out with friends or put on a pencil skirt and classic dress shirt with a chunky necklace.  You can wear a basic blazer with anything and everything.  Your closet must have this. My pick: The New Mara One Button Blazer in Navy from Long Legs. $165. 27.5" sleeves.  Sizes XS-XL.

8. PENCIL SKIRT. Speaking of pencil skirts, having one in a dark color is essential.  Pencil skirts slim you down and make your booty look good.  Not to mention they polish off any outfit.  What is there not to love? My pick: The Carlton Stripe Pencil Skirt form LOFT. $69.50. Sizes 0-18.

9. SWEATER DRESS. I don't care what anyone says.  There is nothing better then a one piece outfit.  Picture those rainy days when all you want to do is stay under the covers and BAM, instant, cute outfit.  My pick: Merino Wool Cowl Neck Sweater Dress in violet from Ann Taylor. $138. Sizes XS-XL.

10. SKINNY JEAN. No matter what color you covet just make sure you have a pair of skinnies. They are seasonless and slimming.  Need I say more?  My pick: The Farringdon Skinny from Long Tall Sally.  HURRY!  These are a HOT item, going fast! $79. Sizes 4-16. 35" inseam.

The Infamous KID STARE

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We all know what it’s like to be stared at but there is nothing more funny and frustrating then the KID STARE.

You are doing something like waiting in line at the grocery store and all of the sudden you feel a pair of small (often beady eyes) searing a number of holes through your body.

They start with a once over, quickly look away and then right back (as if you are going to change).  Then they just stare up at you while their little arm frantically waves by their side attempting to get their parents attention.  They might even say something that is normally very inappropriate like “she’s big!” but you can’t be mad because they are so little and more importantly YOU would be the inappropriate one for slapping them.

It’s hilarious until…

they get their parents attention.

One of three things happen:

1)      The parent quickly rushes their child off because they are embarrassed beyond belief.

2)      They partake in the staring and look like a complete idiot.

3)      They partake in the staring, look like an idiot and take it to another level by co-signing on the “she’s big!” with a “yes she is honey.”  Would the slap be appropriate here?

Of course, violence is not the answer. But what do you do in this situation? 

I always correct the child and tell them that “I am tall. Not big.” If the parents won’t do it, I feel like I should. Furthermore, if the parent validated the comment, I tell both of them.  Literally.  I look at one and say it and then I look at the other and say it again.

Kids man…you gotta love em (the parents, not so much). 

How do you handle the kid stare situation? 

Photo courtesy of ForeverParenting.com. For the record, I do not approve of these pants, shoes or socks, but the 'kid stares' were too perfect lol.

Walk the Line

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The idea that stripes make you wide has been thrown out the window this season. Striped apparel is everywhere complete with clean lines (pun intended) and figure flattering construction.

One thing you can't do, is wear too much of the trend. Too many stripes = an outfit that will confuse people and more then likely cause dizziness.

My favorite way to wear the trend is in a nice, clean, simple shirt. Check out these tall options below (I threw in a cute dress too). My personal fav is the tunic from Lanky Bird. Basically, anything I can wear with leggings and boots is winning right now.

Which one would you wear?

Top to bottom (left to right):

STRIPED SHORT SLEEVE SWEATER DRESS at Loft.com ($89.50, sizes XS-XL)

BOATNECK ELBOW-PATCH PULLOVER at BananaRepublic.com ($59.50, sizes XS-XL)

BUTTON SHOULDER STRIPE SWEATER at LongTallSally.com ($69, sizes XS and XL)

MINERVA TUNIC at LankyBird.com ($220, Hurry...HOT ITEM...Only size 10 left!)

SUPERSOFT STRIPED CREWNECK T at Gap.com ($22.95, Sizes S-XL)

TALL STRIPE BRETON SWEAT at TopShop.com ($42, sizes 8-16)

TALL KNITTED STRIPE SLASH NECK TOP at TopShop.com ($67, sizes 8-16)

WOMEN'S CREW NECK SWEATERS at OldNavy.com ($34.94, sizes S-XXL)