So even though I was in Paris only just a few months ago ~  I had completely forgotten that, while I was there,  I purchased this little beauty:

bpurJ1The Statement Belt.

Now, I know, HOW does one forget about a belt this size? that, frankly, took up a lot of precious real estate in my suitcase on the return flight home.

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But I had actually forgotten about it until I started noticing more and more statement belts, also known as corset belts, in fashion mags and it dawned on me that I already owned one.

beltJJ(my belt, clutch, dress)

Yes, I do realize this size belt may not be for everyone ~ but I love it.

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Soooo, ok… maybe you can’t eat carbs for a few days before wearing this Vivienne Westwood

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or… perhaps you have to lay down in the car and have someone else drive after cinching this Olympia Le-Tan around your waist.

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But fashion is WORTH it, right ladies??? (ASOS)

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These are the little sacrifices that we make  (Alexander McQueen)

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To stay on trend. (BCBG MAXAZRIA)

Breathing is just a detail.