With a week to go before hubby gets back onto American soil, i'm freaking out. I need some confirmation... Okay, so I've got a shot from when I started and it's about at the same angle and at a size 10 (black shirt), then one of me yesterday in the white cashmere turtleneck minidress i've been trying to fit in and look GOOD since I started my journey back in April. I'm down about 56lbs since then (NO it was not all fat, I slimmed out from a lot of bulky muscle I got in the army.)

The White Dress story -- Okay, everyone knows it's nearly impossible to look good in white. Well I was at Anne Taylor and on the clearance rack was this beautiful white cashmere and silk blend turtleneck dress from the previous winter collection. It was a size small, but it was gorgeous and only $75. I bought it with the hopes of fitting in it and looking good. This sort of fabric clings to every flaw you have. Yesterday I put it on and dear god... it fit! I don't have a tripod so I couldn't get a full body shot, nor do I have a full body shot of when I started. I kind of avoided pics altogether...

I went out in it yesterday (I paired it with those mega hot Christian Louboutin boots) feeling horribly self-conscious, but it wore off. We'll put it this way -- I was getting such a massive amount of catcalls, approaches, and men running me down I had to stop at home and grab a can of pepper spray.

Men are stupid though. Anything in high heels gets their attention. The real test is what other women think. Can you see a difference?

EDIT!!! - Picture added. I apologize for it being blurry, my craptastic camera is unable to take decent photos without flash. It's enough to get the dang point though. It's also a clear indication that I need to buy a seamless slip as well. Yikes!

You look awesome!
Does your hubby know about your weight loss?!!

He knew I wanted to lose weight, but I don't think he knows to what extent. I mean, I put on a little Dita Von Teese show for him on webcam before a few months ago ( I know, I know...) but I think the perception is always a little different when you see someone in person as opposed to in 2D on the computer.

My guess is his jaw is going to hit the floor.

A. You are very pretty! Gorgeous, in fact!

B. I'm sure afterlosing 56 pounds, you can DEFINITELY see a difference, but this pic comparison can't really show it. You're all done up in the 2nd pic (LOVE the sweater) and the colors/styles are so different. Your hair being up and then down throws it off, too. Also, it's a really funny angle.

But you're still a hottie!

I know. I'm useless

You are SO pretty! You look great.

Not useless at all! Thank you for the compliment! I know it's a funny angle, but I didn't know how else to take a comparison shot to the picture I had. I wasn't thinking this far ahead. LoL!

holy sweet jesus, woman!!!!

/bows down

My thoughts exactly! But I can tell in your arm for sure. You are so beautiful!

Take a shot in the mirror without the flash ! Works for me, haha!

yeah or prop it up with the self-timer. im the queen of self-portraits, i swear

Good idea. I'll try again and update after I take a shower and finish my Count Chocula. Breakfast of champions.

I'm so jealous! I would love some count chocula! I would eat the whole box though!

- ITA- I was just thinking, that mirror I see in the background would take a decently sized pic. just remember to turn off the flash and be very still.


You are gorgeous in both shots, you do look smaller but I can't see as much difference as I am sure there is just because of the angle. I agree. He is going to flip woman! - My DH went underway for 7 months and I GAINED 30 pounds!

Wow!! I can definitely see the difference in your face and stomach. You look very beautiful! I'm sure your hubby will notice!!!

TAKE A BODY SHOT! I want to see you in the dress! I don't own cashmere and don't know what it is like. But, it sounds expensive! Your hubby will be unable to keep his hands off of you. You look great and you sound confident. So just look forward to that hubby of yours!