Lately I have been craving my old body back like you wouldn’t believe. I want to push myself in a sweaty muscle-aching work out. I want to feel what it’s like to sleep on my stomach or flop around trying to get comfortable without the effort of a thousand careful ninjas. I want to spontaneously online shop for the perfect oh-my-gosh-I-just-can’t-believe-how-beautiful-this-is jacket/skirt/blouse. And I don’t want it to have a stretchy panel. I want to climb hills and stairs without huffing and puffing. And I want to feel fabulous. Like really really fabulous. Because even though there are days where I do feel pulled together and confident as a big pregnant lady – there is no denying a lack of FABULOUSNESS due to functionality. I’m totally ok with it, there is a time and a place for everything! I just want it back.

So today I’m using the power of pinterest to share some of my lusty inspirations. Oh man… I cannot WAIT to wear something with a fitted waist, or a smart jacket that closes! What are your lusty inspirations lately? If you have a minute – leave me a link in the comments. I am always looking for more reasons to fashion-drool on my keyboard.

Flowy shirt, fitted waist. Swoon. Source.

Ethereal. Source.

Madly in love with this shape. Source.

I want to NEED to wear this. And if I can’t find a reason I will throw myself a party. Source.

If wearing these out in public is wrong, I don’t want to be right. Source.

There is apparently a black/white theme happening here… Source.

Hides all kinds of sins. Source.

Sweetheart, buttons, sheerness, red. Source.

I don’t even have words for how pretty these are. Source.

I can practically smell the sunshine in this photo. Lace! Purple! ahh! Source.

This is quite possibly over the top, but whatever. It’s so far beyond a bathrobe and sweatpants I would wear this doozy to work if I could. Source.

Happy Monday everyone! I raise my 700th glass of water to toast a little day-dreaming and a lot of fabulous.

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