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Momma Told Me: Fall into fashion.

Fall.

Some people, in some parts of the country, swear it is already beginning to look and feel like Fall. Other than the collection of yellowed leaves fallen on the ground outside, there is little indication Fall is on it's way here in SoCal. One might even argue that the foliage is just a result of the drought we've endured through one of the warmest, driest, years in recent local history. You see, while I am a SoCal native who lives in her flip flops and happily trounces down to the garage in short shorts, I do not care for the hot and the dry.

And that, my friends, is precisely why I will be taking 10 days off, and away mid-September.

While some long for the sway of palm trees and the sound of crashing waves, I'd rather visit the South Pole (quite literally.) And, though my dream vacation is to one day backpack through Ireland and Europe, September 11th I will be setting sail for my dream cruise. I just may sip a few Pina Coladas poolside on the deck of our cruise liner, but you won't find this fair skinned girl anywhere near the tropical beaches and hula dancers. We've got Mexico to the South, Hawaii to the West, and I'm headed North for the Fall.

Yup, you guessed it, I'm headed to Alaska.

Beautiful, cold, vividly bright through all hours of the day, sun tan on the rays reflecting from glaciers, Alaska. My first cruise. My dream cruise. It will also mark my first International endeavor, departing Washington and landing it's final port in Vancouver. Since we'll be dropping anchor on a Friday we've arranged to spend 2 days in Canada at the end of our journey where the exploration won't stop as we explore the Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and cross a 430 foot suspension bridge (circa 1889,) suspended 230 feet above the Capilano River. Of course that will be a cake walk after our rain-forest ziplines in Juneau!

As fun as vacations are, they can also be quite a bit of stress.

While I've been planning on this cruise for over a year I only just realized I don't have any appropriate attire. The closest thing I own to a coat is a zipper hoodie sweater, and my footwear situation was even worse. Though we'll be on the boat, or in various port towns, for the majority of our journey, some of our more adventurous excursions will require 'real people' clothes, as I like to call them. These is where the flip flops must retire, I'm afraid. For my time in town, in Canada, I've picked out an outfit directly from Long Tall Sally's Fall collection.

I had a chance to take a sneak peek at some of  Long Tall Sally's Fall 2015 highlights and immediately fell in love with the dark palette and urban inspiration. For those who don't recall, Long Tall Sally is THE destination for fashionable and flattering clothing for women 5'8" and taller. They also happen to be the exclusive online retailer for Barefoot Tess shoes (stylish shoes for women size 9+,) and, if it weren't for them I likely WOULD only ever wear flip flops. But I digress, the Lace Yolk Sweater in Khaki immediately caught my eye for it's gorgeous green hue and nape of the neck keyhole detailing. I knew the color would be flattering to my complexion and hair color, and a great pick to stay warm this Winter and on my cruise.

New to Long Tall Sally for the season are Super Soft Legging Jeans. These aren't your Walmart's jeggings, folks, these are butter-soft, extra thick, super flattering skinny jeans that compliment all the right curves. I think I just might live in them while in Alaska and every wardrobe should have a pair in each color. For this outfit I've styled the legging jeans inside my Barefoot Tess Jasper Boots (in Mushroom,) though here in California I'll wear them loose around the ankle with the boot tounge relaxed and hanging out. I cannot gush enough about the comfort level and fit of these boots- I only wish I'd been bold enough to grab the Doc Marten-eque Pink/Black floral style.

I know, I know, I'm going to need a lot more than one beautifully styled outfit to get me through 10 days abroad, but it's one heck of a start- And Long Tall Sally certainly has me covered, if I can only decide on the colors and prints in my favorite items! Now, tell me, is it Fall yet where you are? Do you have any exciting adventures planned for the upcoming season?

What Daughter Says: Every season, just like every shape and size, has it's flattering prints and styles. Fall, for me, means comfort.

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The following #FashionistaEvents content was sponsored in part by Barefoot Tess through Long Tall Sally, who provided the following products for feature and giveaway. All photos + thoughts contained below are property Momma Told Me Blog 2015.

Momma Told Me: There's no normal in fashion.

Trying to put on a sports bra like it's a medieval torture device, cramming one's feet into shoes that are knowingly a size too small because you can 'handle the pain for a little while,' and ripping out hems to lengthen trousers are some of the frustrations women of varying lengths and shapes have to content with. Just as a 5'4" woman would seek to increase her height with 4-5" heels, and a flat chested lady stuffs her bra, those endowed with a few extra length/inches/curves face their own fashion dilemmas. Unfortunately falling on the 'extra' side of the tracks is often much more expensive, time consuming, and even plain unfashionable. If you or a women you knows struggles with 'longer than average' feet, tall stem-like legs, or a few extra curves Long Tall Sally just might be the fashion lifesaver called for!

It's no secret on Momma Told Me that I was plagued blessed with size 12 (US) feet. At age 9 the plight was real and I was forced by my mother to shop in the boys shoe department for all footwear. As I grew older I resorted to wearing flip flops everywhere because the experience of shopping in store for shoes in my size would nearly bring me to tears. Much like walking into a Victoria's Secret with a size 48 DD bust (no matter your waist size) shopping for shoes in store for me is wholly disappointing. Cute shoes everywhere I will never see in my size. Thank the shoe lords for Barefoot Tess, a brand I have championed and purchased from for years, and one of the only brands specializing in women's shoes exclusively size 9+.

Well, recently Barefoot Tess merged with Long Tall Sally to become the globally recognized one-stop-destination for flattering clothing ans shoes for women 5'8" and above All of my favorite Barefoot Tess shoes are now sold through Long Tall Sally at one complete destination where I can put together the perfect outfit for my shape and size with no embarrassment, crazy measurements, or hassle. Even more exciting for the footwear challenged, Barefoot Tess now carries almost all their styles in sizing up to 15 US!

I recently pulled together some Spring color block fashions with a Red, White and Blue theme from some items I already had in my closet and some new Long Tall Sally finds. The Textured Zip Cotton Mix Boyfriend Jacket in Klein Blue immediately caught my eye while browsing the new arrivals. With light venting in the back and an easy to wear cotton blend this jacket is the perfect accessory as we transition out of cooler days and into warmer nights. I especially love the added touch of the silver zipper detailing on the front pockets, adding just an extra hint of class.

For me, I noticed the LTS clothing tended to run a little loose (a size big) and found that the size 16 Boyfriend Jacket was a much better fit than the 18 pictured here. The length on the sleeves is built for a longer frame overall and my arms tend to run a little shorter than my legs in proportion. I paired my Brea Patent Leather Barefoot Tess pumps with a little red dress for a casual night on the town look and love how versatile this jacket is to style for dress or casual events.

While I normally gravitate towards gorgeous heels and strappy shoes with bright colors, I've been trying to avoid extended wear of heeled shoes since hiking in wedges last Fall (I know, I know, but this goes back to the shoe plight of a size 12US figure.) When I saw the new Barefoot Tess Petunia Slip On Sneaker in Nude, I knew I had to have them. Not only did they have a thick rubber sole to withstand extended wear, but the insole and outer cushioning was ample for comfort. the polka dot print was also just too playful to pass up. These fit perfectly and were ever so comfortable with no breaking in required!

Whether you have ladies feet size 9+ or super long model length legs, Long Tall Sally and Barefoot Tess have you covered with their affordable in house designs and great deals on major labels. Head on over and check out the new Spring inventory today for gorgeous cuts, flattering pants, and beautiful shoes. Returns are always simple through the LTS website and their Inspire Me tab is brimming with great outfit and trends inspiration! Enter below for a shot at a $125 shopping spree and follow the brands on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest to be the first to know about new arrivals!

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What Daughter Says: Find your fashion no matter your fit, because you deserve options too!

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