Blue Beauty

I have two words for you: SHIRT DRESS.  Yes, there is one that is long enough for us and it happens to come in a beautiful royal blue color. 

It's the Long Tall Sally Long Line Shirt Dress and I am obsessed!  You are not seeing things.  It's true and I have the review to prove it.  Check it out!

LONG LINE SHIRT DRESS from LongTallSally.com. $85. Sizes 6-18.Don't forget to buy accessories!  Long Tall Sally has those too.  Check out the bangles I'm wearing in the video HERE. They go perfectly with the dress. Just enough blue to compliment it but not enough to be matchy, matchy.

8 PACK BANGLES IN SILVER/TURQUOISE. $25. Also comes in the GOLD/IVORY option below.

TODAY: Tall Remix

I am an avid watcher of the Today Show. I love their fashion segments. They are short, sweet and pack a fashion punch of information. Although I have yet to see a tall segment on the show (please note: I will come on at ANY time to show the world some TallSWAG:), they give great information for trends, deals and steals.

Here is a recent segment on spring shoe trends with Ann Curry and tall beauty Hoda Kotb:

Now that you have all the info, check out these tall options below:

FLATS

1. CORSO COMO FESTIVE at ExceptionalFootprints.com. $69. Sizes 11-14. Shown in nude crinkled patent and pink butterskin.  Also comes in 5 other colors.

2. CHRISTIAN SIRIANO MICHELLE BALLET FLAT at Payless.com. $34.99. Sizes 5-13. Shown in pink. Also comes in brown/copper.

3. MOSSIMO VILDA SMOKER FLAT at Target.com. $19.99. Sizes 5.5-12. Shown in Turquoise.  Also comes in pink and brown.

4. BLOWFISH SANGO FLAT at BarefootTess.com. $49. Sizes 12-14. Shown in white monet.  Also comes in natural.

5. NINE WEST TAKER at Zappos.com. $62.99. Sizes 5-12. Shown in pink combination.  Also comes in 7 other colors.

6. OPENSESAME LOAFER at NineWest.com. $69. Sizes 5-12. Shown in turquoise multi synthetic.  Also comes in red mutli synthetic.

ESPADRILLES

7. UGG LUCIANNA at Zappos.com. $150. Sizes 5-12. HURRY! Only 3 left.  Shown in Santorini Ikat.  Also comes in 4 other colors.

8. B.F.T Mallorca at BarefootTess.com. $69. Sizes 11-15. Shown in navy stripe.  Also comes in 2 other colors.

9. NATURALIZER BASHFUL at Endless.com. $68.95. Sizes 4-12. Shown in bright coral.  Also comes in 3 other colors.

10. ESPADRILLE WEDGE at LongTallSally.com. $79. Sizes 11-13.

11. FRANCO SARTO WHIP at LongTallSally.com. $59. Sizes 10-13. Shown in natural.  Also comes in 2 other colors.

12. B.F.T. IRELAND at BarefootTess.com. $59. Sizes 11-14. Shown in camel.  Also comes in black. Order one size down.

HEELS

13. SAM EDELMAN KATIE at Nordstrom.com. $149.95. Sizes 5-12.

14. CHRISTIAN SIRIANO ROSA at Payless.com. $54.99. Sizes 7-12. Shown in scarlet.

15. VINCE CAMUTO CARIO at Nordstrom.com. $117.95. Sizes 4-12.

16. NINE WEST CMON at NineWest.com. $89. Sizes 6-12. Shown in grey/silver.  Also comes in 2 other colors.

17. RANDI at KathrynKerrigan.com. $219.99. Sizes 6-12.5.

Outside the Lines

Spring and Summer.  Two of my favorite words.  They bring warmer weather, summer lovin (watch out now), vacations and one of my personal favorites, new fashions!  This year spring and summer is all about color and print.  From bright and bold to cool, both are taking over.

The key to using color and print successfully is finding what works for you in the right garment.  You should never have one without the other.  For example, you may look good in an orange tribal print but if the garment makes you look 10 times bigger than you are, you will be the girl in orange tribal print that looks ten times bigger then she is. Capiche?

Below are some options and trends for Spummer.  I think you would look HOT in all of them but feel free to pick and choose based on YOU:)  Have fun coloring! Try not to stay in the lines.

COLOR. COLOR AND MORE COLOR. Use it to compliment YOU. TREND ALERT: Color blocking is a great way to showcase color.  Colored denim adds just the right amount of color and pleats make color unique. DON'T FORGET THE ORANGE. It's the "IT" color for spummer.

HEATHER SKINNY JEAN IN COLOR at HeightGoddess.com. $129. Comes in magenta, royal blue and dark mocha.  Sizes 26-33. Inseams 37" and 39".

TALL COTTON TRENCH COAT IN PICNIC ORANGE at Loft.com. $129.99. Sizes XXS-XXL. 38" long. Also comes in deep khaki.

B.F.T BY BAREFOOT TESS SANTA BARBARA HEEL IN GREEN at BarefootTess.com. $79. Sizes 11-14. 1" heel. Also comes in red and black.


 

BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. Make a statement by simply walking into a room. This season, the bolder the print, the better.  Don't go overboard.  Prints shouldn't have a party.  Stick to one and let it shine.  Tribal is popular but animal is still in the "cool" crowd.

GEO PRINT TUNIC at NextDirect.com. $66. Sizes 4-14. 38" length.

STEVE MADDEN TAILOR FLAT IN TAUPE MULTI at BarefootTess.com. $49. Sizes 11-13. Also comes 7 other colors.

TALL AZTEC PRINTED LEGGINGS at TopShop.com. $32. Sizes 8-16.

PEACOCK FEATHER PRINT MAXI DRESS at LongLegs.ca. $117. Sizes S-XL. 60" long.

DOT YOGA JACKET BY BYLYSE at LongTallSally.com. $135. Sizes small to extra large. 26.5 inches long.

GWYNETH PAISLEY at ExceptionalFootprints.com. $139. Sizes 11-14.

LEOPARD SEQUIN TOTE at WindsorStore.com. $26.90.

TALL NATIVE BLOCK LEGGINGS at TopShop.com. $32. Sizes 8-16.

KAREN KANE LEOPARD SKIRT at SimplyTall.net. 38" long. Sizes S-3x.

SHOW OFF YOUR UBER FEMININE SIDE with these floral print specials. Floral from head to toe is a NO NO. Friends don't let friends look like a flower stand. 

Flowy shapes and materials also go well with the floral motif so it's a great way to incorporate the laid back, easy flow styles that will be everywhere this season.

COTTON SATEEN FLORAL BRIGHTS DRESS at LongTallSally.com. $119. Sizes 6-18. 45.3" long. Subtle pleat detail.

NINE WEST AMPED UP WEDGE PUMP at Endless.com. $89. Sizes 5-12. Comes in 7 other colors.

BALLASOX PRINCE BALLET FLAT IN FLORAL at BarefootTess.com. $49. Sizes 11-14. Also comes in coral, platinum and royal.

TAMARA FLORAL TOP at BananaRepublic.com. $79.50. HURRY! Only XS-M left. Hits at lower hip.

FLORAL PRINT RACER BACK TANK IN NAVY FLORAL at OldNavy.com. $17.50. IN DEMAND. Only S, M and XXL left. Comes in 5 additional floral prints.

TALL MOTO CHINTZ FLORAL JEAN at TopShop.com. $71. 36" inseam.

FLORAL FRINGE SCARF at Forever21.com. $8.80.

YOU ARE SUCH A SOFTEE. Soft hues are making apperances everywhere.  Think of them as a soft slap in the face.

LOLA TANK MAXI DRESS IN HEATHER GREY at HeightGoddess.com. $129. 62" and 67" inseam. Sizes small to extra large. Also comes in black. Belt not included.

KAREN KANE TIE DYE COLD SHOULDER SHIRT IN AQUA at SimplyTall.net. $74. Sizes S to XL. TREND ALERT: Asymmetric hemline.

TALL CURVY ROLLED CUFF STRAIGHT LEG JEANS IN COTTON TWILL at Loft.com. $59.50. Sizes 24-30.

ELANA BY ROS HOMMERSON at LongTallSally.com. $109. Sizes 10-13.

TRISH TEXTURED DRESS at BananaRepublic.com. $130. Sizes 2-16. Skirt portion length is 23.5" long.

MERCER V-NECK POCKET T IN GREEN STRIPE at Gap.com. $22.95. Sizes S-XL. Also comes in 4 other colors.

BOYFRIEND ROLL-UP SHORTS IN HEATWAVE ORANGE at Gap.com. $39.95. Sizes 4-16. Comes in 8 other colors. 11" inseam.

HOT or NOT? Jumpsuit Edition

The jumpsuit is one of those pieces of tall clothing that is ridiculously hard to come by.  I find myself jumping (pun intended) at the chance to buy one the moment I see it. So, when I came across this tall JS I almost automatically clicked BUY but then I stepped back and really looked at it.  I thought, is this cute or is it just something I can't find and want to have in my closet.

This is where you come in.  Be my fashion glasses.  Is this HOT or NOT?

LEL. $89. 36" inseam. S-XXL. Flutter sleeves, flattering smocked empire waist, and full, flowy wide leg. Like what you see? Watch the video below to see how it looks on. Click the pic to order your own.

Color Coded

Tall spring fashion is in full effect!  Everyone is releasing new spring arrivals and nothing is in more demand then colored jeans and pants. From electric blue, to red to green, color will be everywhere in 2.2 seconds.

Treat your legs to a brighter day with the tall options below. TallSWAG it out loud in COLOR!

HEATHER SKINNY JEANS at HeightGoddess.com. $129. Comes in magenta, royal blue and dark mocha.  Sizes 27-33. Inseams 35" to 39". Right now they are on sale for 10% off!

CANDY SKINNY JEAN at PziJeans.com. $79. Comes in sun, red, orange, purple, hot pink and distressed red. 32" - 38" inseams.  Sizes 4-18. Great for all tall women and especially for tall women with curves. Use code PZ20AFL at checkout for 20% off!

COTTON SATEEN STRAIGHT CUT PANTS at LongTallSally.com. $75. Comes in cobalt, fushia and green/blue. Sizes 6 to 20. Inseams 36" to 38".

RICHMOND STRAIGHT CUT JEANS at LongTallSally.com. $79. Comes in cobalt blue, purple haze, white and dark denim. Sizes 4 to 20. Inseams 36" to 38".

WOMEN'S THE ROCK STAR JEGGING at OldNavy.com. $32.50. Comes in saucy red, railroad stripe, cloudfree, marshmellow white, dark wash and ruby. Sizes 0 to 18. 36" inseams. *Suggestion: Order a size up.

PARIS BLUES COLORED SKINNY JEANS at Alloy.com. $34.90. Comes in blue, coral, green and white. Sizes 1 to 25. 37" inseam.

GRACE JEANS at CJbyCookieJohnson.com. $158. Comes in deep plum, merlot and dark brown. Sizes 24 to 38. 34" inseam.

FAITH JEANS at CJbyCookieJohnson.com. $158. Comes in rust, iron grey and dark brown. Sizes 24 to 38. 34" inseam.

BRIGHT DENIM SKINNY JEAN at NYandCompany.com. $59.95. Comes red escapade, purple chic ses, rare raspberry, blue banner, green palisades, warm taupe and winter white. Sizes 0 to 18. 35" inseam. Buy one get one free for a limited time!

KALIE SEXY SLIM FIT BOOTCUT at 7forAllMankind.com. $169. Sizes 23 to 32. 34.5" inseam.

JISELLE PHENOMENAL SLIM FIT FLARE WITH LET DOWN HEM at 7forAllMankind.com. $189. Sizes 24" to 32". 34" inseam.

Bootie Call

Bootie, bootie, bootie, bootie rockin everywhere!

Yes, I said bootie 4 times BUT for good reason because the B.F.T. by Barefoot Tess 'Wales' Bootie is worth the introduction. It's sleek, comfortable and can be worn in multiple seasons. It comes in 3 great colors, sizes 11-15 and at $99 is a steal!

Watch the vidview for all of the details and order this fabulous bootie HERE.

PS. Every time I hear myself say 'bootie' in the video, I bust up laughing.  Feel free to do the same. We are all friends here:)