Outfit: my favourite dress
I have it in red as well, but somehow the purple has become my favourite – which is odd, as I normally don’t wear purple at all. Worn with my favourite necklace, red lipstick, and my So Danca character shoes.
Oh, and as you can see, I finally have a space that makes it possible to take outfit photos, but I still feel supremely awkward doing them. There is this little voice in the back of my head that tells me to keep trying, as there are so few plus-size-ish Norwegian bloggers out there. I would love to hear your opinion: do you actually want to see what I’m wearing sometimes, or am I just falling into the but-all-the-other-bloggers-are-doing-it-so-I-probably-ought-to-do-it-as-well-trap combined with the people-need-to-see-more-bodies-of-all-shapes-and-sizes-out-there-idea?
Hello,
I just wanted to tell you that I found this site just last night and have just fallen in love with it.
Your creativity, style, the things you find beautiful, are just simply amazing.
I had gotten into a slump with my style after moving to a new city and last night I went through all my clothes and make up putting together outfits and such.
Thank you so much!
You are just wonderful!
-Guinevere
How wonderful to hear, Guinevere! Thank you for your lovely words
I WANT to see what you´re wearing – cause you are soo beautiful and I loooove your style!
*giggles* You’re adorable, darling!
I really enjoy seeing your outfits, if you want to, I’d love to see more
I’ll try to get over my awkwardness, then, as it is also fun – especially looking back at old outfit posts to see what I wore and how I looked a while ago
Æ treng vanlige, eksepsjonelle menneska i feeden min. Nån som tør å drite i photoshop, og legg sæ sjøl og alt som høre med out there.
Du e fantastisk fin, inspireranes, kul, dyktig og ikkje minst et formidabelt forbilde i dagens samfunn. Ikkje bare p.g.a. Plus size, men også fordi du e ei hardtarbeidanes dame som stekk sæ ut, tar sjansa og sikte høgt.
Ja, også ose det kvalitet av arbeidet ditt.
Mer av alt, mer av Maria! Verden treng det
Jeg vil gerne tilslutte mig alt, Sigri skriver!
Jeg vil gerne se endnu flere outfitbilleder! Vi er bygget på stort set samme måde (jeg er en smule højere), så det er meget inspirerende, og du har en fin stil.
Takk, Stine! Da skal jeg gjøre mitt beste for å få til flere
<3 Sigri <3
*klæmme*
Keep doing it! outfit posts of actual real outfits and styling are very inspiring, IMO. (not that I do it myself…) And yes, we need more people of all sizes and styles!
I’ll do my best!
I love seeing your outfit posts! They’re inspiring, just because you always look so put-together. And I always love seeing how other people dress.
And that dress is the most gorgeous colour! It looks fantastic on you.
Thank you, Sarah! I’ll see what I can do – nowadays it’s actually getting light enough to take photos again, which makes the whole process much easier
Hvis du syns det er gøy selv syns jeg absolutt du skal fortsette! Har ikke noe imot disse innleggene jeg iallefall
Absolutt gøy, bare litt… rart i starten
Men jeg husker at det blir lettere når jeg gjør det oftere, så da får det være målet fremover.
Så utrolig vakker farge og fasong! Elsker å få innblikk i andres klesskap og du har en særegen stil som jeg gjerne vil se mer til. Keep it up!
PS: Du har blitt utfordret på bloggen min.
Aye-aye, captain! Og ooh, en utfordring, sånt sier jeg aldri nei til
I love seeing your outfit posts! They are always so inspiring to me, and you look so lovely.
Thank you, Shelby – it seems most of you readers (at least the ones who’ve commented…
) like them, so I’ll make an effort to do them more often 
I absolutely adore your outfit posts! Your style is nothing like the mainstream one seen on basically 90% of the blogs, it is unique and classy. Please keep doing this! Besides, your figure is stunning!
You’re too sweet, Egwene
And yes, I’ll definitely do them more often, especially as it seems you guys really like them!
I agree, more outfit posts! It’s great to get some insight into what you are wearing and I think it is important for everyone to see more of people of all sizes.
I recently discovered your site and LOVE it! I love the tips and pointers for developing personal style as well as the hair and makeup posts as well. You are helping me branch out from my comfort zone, which I have been wanting to do. Thanks for the great posts!
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Hi Jennifer! I’m so glad you found my blog, and like it so much
That comfort zone is a very… well, comfortable place, I know, but it truly is good to step outside it from time to time. If my blog can inspire you to do that, then I’m more than thrilled 
Jeg elsker outfit postene dine, i håper det kommer mange flere!
“Your wish is my command”, er det ikke sånn man sier det?
Hi Maria, please keep doing outfit pictures, love your style (and your blog) and love your attitude! I definitely want to see what you are wearing! Even though it is not exactly my style your outfits are inspiring. I am soo happy to see another post from you, hope you are doing well!
Thank you for being so honest and doing such a lovely personal blog with great ideas!
Hi Steffi! What a lovely comment, thank you so much
I love seeing you on the blog. I’d like to see you more often actually but only if you’re comfortable as your outfits are a little different from the usual. I like the slight vintage vibe that you give off and teamed with your pixie cut, it’s a fabulous look. I do get where other people are coming from wanting to see the writer of the blog as it does help readers relate. So difficult and awkward as it is, I pop the odd picture with my face on when I find one that I don’t mind too much. But not too often (I’m still quite shy).
You know, I’d actually like to do them more often myself, if only to make it feel less awkward
I’m sure I’ll get used to it in no time. And I very much agree with how pictures of a blog writer makes it easier to relate as a reader, I hadn’t even thought of that. Just one more reason to do it, I suppose!
Keep them coming! (please….)
I’ll try my best!
Eg likar outfit-bileta dine, fordi du har så mange fine klede (spesielt kjolar og skjørt), og fordi vi har litt lik kroppsform, så det funkar litt som inspirasjon for meg
Det er definitivt flest kjoler og skjørt her, ja – bukser er så vanskelige!
I admit, I adore your outfit posts!
However, if you feel too uncomfortable doing them you shouldn’t force yourself in order to fit a certain blogging ideal. In my mind, you are already a blogging inspiration and more or less outfit photos would not change that. One of the great aspects of your blog is how you blog about style rather than fashion, and how you write it in a way that can apply to a myriad of shapes, colours and people in general. Having personal examples is lovely, but not a necessity; thus showing how strong a blogger you really are.
And about size: while it is important to see more healthy plus-sizeish bodies in a stylish context here in the blogger’verse, it is in no way your responsibility to provide us with these images personally. I find it a privilege to see these easily accessible images on your blog and do wish the trend were more “mainstream” as it were, but you are not required to post them if it makes YOU uncomfortable. Do what feels natural or right to you, and I’m certain your followers will be pleased.
All of that to say: I love the outfit, I adore the posts. I would love to see more, but would understand if you decided not to.
p.s.: sorry if I’ve been silent of late. I’ve been quite ill for the past month
Darling, you have been missed! I hope you’re feeling better now?
As for me doing outfit posts, don’t worry, I’m not as traumatized by them as I might have made it sound. It’s merely a bit… well, weird, staring at so many pictures of myself, when trying to find the ones I like the best. Still, the more I do these posts, the more I remember my angles and how to make the camera focus properly, so I don’t have to shoot as many for each outfit. It’s lovely to hear that posts like these aren’t _necessary_, though, especially as I want the main thing with my blog to be to teach and discuss things with you readers, not just show you a bunch of pictures.
When it comes to size and such, I actually _do_ feel I have some sort of responsibility (though I understand what you’re saying, and really appreciate you saying it). In fact, I think all of us have a responsibility to do what we can to – this is going to sound like such a cliché, but I truly can’t think of another way to put it – make the world better, in small or bigger ways. Posting unusual outfit photos is nowhere near the things a doctor or a police office can do, of course, but that doesn’t mean my efforts to make people feel better about themselves aren’t valuable, too. If the fact that I can be bothered to rig up my camera and feel a bit weird about my double chin can later make someone feel inspired, or good about their own body, then it’s a hundred times worth the hassle.
So, in a way, I guess outfit posts do seem natural and right to me, and I’ll probably be posting them from time to time.
Oh, and it’s also because sometimes it’s just fun to get dressed and stumble across those photos where I _do_ look great. In case anyone thought I was turning into Mother Theresa or anything…
Aw, I missed you too Trajena! Feel better soon! <3
You should post more outfits more often! I definitely want to see them
Thank you for letting me know what you think, jamie-lee, I’ll do my best
Flotta:D <3
Ja tel fleire antrækksbilda, men æ like alt du lægg ut på bloggen uansett:)
Taaakk
Enig med hun over her! Flere outfit bilder! Du ser fantastisk ut!
Med så mange fine kommentarer som sier jatakk, så blir det nok flere, ja!
Would love to see outfit posts. Love your style and all of your posts, always. Like another fellow commenter here who just found your site and fell in love with it, I still remember the time I found your site a few months ago and similarly immediately adored your posts, style, and creativity.
Thank you, Rachel, you’re too kind
I have to chime in with the rest of the people here: yes to outfit pictures! Although your style differs somewhat from mine at times, I actually find it very inspirational. Oh, and your Polyvores are the only ones that have actually made me crave an entire outfit. So, continue, please.
Ooh, Polyvores, I haven’t done one of those in a while… and thank you!
JA! Nå føyer jeg meg inn i rekken her, men jeg er veldig for:D Du kan så mye om stil og klær, og det er veldig inspirerende å se deg bruke det i praksis!
Du kler lilla skikkelig godt, forresten:)
Takk, kjære! Og ja, lilla funker fint, jeg må huske det neste gang jeg er i bruktbutikkene og kikker
Vill se, du är strålande vacker och färgen på klänningen klär dig! Har nyss upptäckt din blogg, den är väldigt inspirerande
Så fint å høre, Jess, tusen takk! Og velkommen
Fantastisk fasong og farge til deg, skjønner godt at det er favoritten:)
Yes please, more! I love your outfits, and even though we are built differently I still get inspiration from your looks. You’re quite spectacular, after all! <3
Well, I keep spectacular company, so… <3
Tenkte bare å nevne at jeg nå har en utskrift av How to be polished teipet opp på innsiden av klesskapdøren min, bare for å minne meg om at jeg bør legge ned litt arbeid i utseendet før jeg går ut døren.
Oi, så hyggelig! Håper du synes den fungerer som en fin inspirasjon, da, og ikke som en pekefinger
I just wanted to say, I LOVE outfit of the day posts! Please! More pictures!
I’ll see what I can do, Anali! Thank you
This is a really great dress and you look smashing in it! Purple really suits you.
Although I like seeing outfit posts from you, I agree with the commentators further up that outfit posts are in no way a necessity — this is already a great blog. That being said, I would love to see what you’re wearing from time to time, mostly because I admire your sense of style and am curious about your wardrobe!
Thank you, Julianne
I’ll keep this in the back of my head, that although most of you seem to _like_ outfit posts, you also think my blog is good enough without it – how wonderful!
Kjør på! Norge (og verden) trenger flere som deg!
…og hva skal man med bukser når det er så mange fine kjoler og skjørt å finne! ;D
JA! Eg vil sjå! eg tenker akurat det same som deg: ” vil fok verkeleg sjå kva eg har på meg!?” Men når eg så hjarteleg ærleg kunne sei at eg ville sjå kva du har på deg om dagane, så kan eg jo tenka det same sjølv heldigvis! Me treng fleire kroppsfasongar og variasjon i motebiletet i bloggverda! TAKK for at du bidrar til mangfoldet:):)
Takk, navnesøster
Yes, I want to see your outfits! So inspiring and beautiful. Love that wavy hem – do you call it a trumpet skirt?
I have a former colleague who is plus-size and also very stylish in her dressing. Lovely.
You can definitely call it a trumpet skirt, yes – they’re awesome!
You are so talented. Whether it’s writing, styling, photography or putting together outfits. You certainly don’t need to do outfit posts. I think your content is truly in a class of its own. But you are absolutely stunning and so stylish.
Oh, thank you, Lindsay
I’ll definitely keep my focus on content such as texts, how-to’s, photography and illustration, so that won’t change! But the more I think about it, the more I realize that outfit posts are helpful for myself as well, so they’ll probably pop up from time to time. Thank you for your lovely words!