I've always taken outfit inspiration from the runway, editorials, other bloggers, etc. Not by buying up the exact same pieces from the image/designer, but breaking down a look into the elements that I'm most attracted to. Would I love to be able to afford designer dresses? Of course! Would it be great to be able to spend $200-$300 on a dress from an upper-scale brand, hells yeah! But, with a baby, a mortgage, and student loans (master degrees don't grow on trees) I need to look for sales, deals, bargains, and fast-fashion alternatives when added to my wardrobe and trying new trends. Of course, I'm not one to jump on the trend-wagon, but I can't help but be intrigued by all the maxi and midi dresses out there. Even though maxi-dresses in particular have a sense of ease, I find that they can be difficult for a busty gal, like myself. Most maxis obscure the figure, and I've been working quite hard to get my figure back after having the baby, hence I want to show ...