How are you?  I'm well...but honestly?  So over the cold weather!  There are two days with 17 degrees as the high in our 10 day forecast here in New Hampshire.  How miserable is that?!  What gets me through the long winters?  Looking forward to holidays and vacations, that's what!  We do have a vacation coming up (so stay tuned for vacation looks in the next few weeks).  But Prior to that?  Valentine's Day.  And that got me thinking about romantic looks.  And what's more romantic than ruffles?  So first up:

Note: Many of these items are not "tall," items.  So I did what any tall person has been trained to do when shopping in the 'real' world! I looked for sleeveless (no wrist length sleeves to worry about), ¾ length sleeves, and hip and tunic length tops.  The items that do come in tall sizes are noted below.

Fleece Ruffle Tunic - I picture this for the 20-30 somethings.  It would be perfect for running around on the weekends or for stay-at-home-moms like me.  I'd love to wear this with leggings around the house, rather than my current uniform of fleece sweatpants.  Oops-did I just admit that?

Tiered Ruffle Tank Top - This pretty shirt is romantic but not over the top.  I'd definitely wear this at my current age of...ahem...30 something, most likely with skinny jeans and wedges.  But I could definitely see a 40 year old fashionista wearing it with slim black pants and a cardi or blazer.  Classy and fresh.

Ruffle Lightly Padded Bra Top- This flirty shirt is perfect for a 20 something.  It'd be so cute with colored denim or a maxi skirt.

Anne Klein Sleeveless Ruffle Neck Blouse- This is one of those pieces that any age could wear (20, 30, 40, or 50+). IT's so classic and beautiful.  Pair with a pencil skirt, skinny jeans, or slacks.  I'd go bold with red pants.  There are so many possibilities!

Gabriella Rocha Velah Ruffle Tank - Another classic shape suitable for any age.  I'd suggest it for a 30-40 something.  A great piece to transition from the office to everyday wear. 

Fitted Boyfriend Striped Ruffle Shirt (Tall). I'd recommend this for the 30+ crowd.  It's a little conservative and perfect for layering for spring or wearing solo with colored capris in the summer. 

Pleated Ruffle Top (Tall).  Call me crazy, but to me, this color and shape would look great on any age! I'd wear it with skinny jeans; my mom (mid 50s) would wear it with wide legged pants or jeans.  The shape and color are super flattering.

Long Sleeve White Ruffle Top (Tall). This is another great staple piece suitable for any age.  The ruffles give this button down a nice touch of femininity.

*Disclaimer: When I dictate ages for trends it's just a suggestion!  I am a firm believer in not boxing yourself in.  If you are 50 and feel comfortable wearing a current trend, go for it!  There are ways to make the trend work for your age and body type!

Can you believe this week marks TCM's 6th anniversary?!  WOW! I can't believe it's been 6 years.  To celebrate, how about a little giveaway?!  Up for grabs is $100 shop credit to your choice of   Tall Snob (the store) or any store at Tall Clothing Mall.  Head on over to the blog and post a comment about what you'd spend your $100 on!  One lucky winner will be chosen at random on Friday, January 25th.  But guess what?  Everyone's a winner because through Friday, Krista will be offering 50% off of everything in the store with code TALL6TH.  Happy Shopping!

As for review, Check out Tall Snob for a post on bright hot workout looks inspired by one of my favorite fashion bloggers.  There are also a few outfits you'll want to see.  This one features a current trend-wedge sneakers-and an adorable tunic.  This one features personal shopping results for a woman looking for athletic jackets.  This one details a dressy outfit featuring the color of the year (remember last week's newsletter?!).  And here's one featuring Michelle Obama. Lastly, check out this inspirational post regarding Krista's word of the year.

This week's partner spotlight is on Big Man's Land .  This is a great resource for affordable big and tall clothing for men.  They have nearly 20 categories and boast a large selection of reputable brands.  They also carry designer brands and accessories!  Definitely a source to add to your tall clothing arsenal.

It was tough to narrow down what category to focus on but since spring is just around the corner I decided to pick a few light jackets that would be perfect for the transition.  Here are my picks of light outerwear:

Big Mens City Treck Jacket by Columbia. Big Mens Premium Bonded Soft Shell Jacket by TR Gold .   Big Mens Sweater Fleece Full-Zipper Jacket by Red House.

Height Goddess is having a Winter Sale! Save up to 60% off women's tall clothing! Plus, save an extra 25% via code WINTER25 . Sales are final on these final sale items. Ends 1/26.

Rochester Big & Tall has the semi- annual  sale going on now! Save up to 75% on designer brands.

Save 20% off sitewide at Shoes.com + FREE Shipping with code 20COOL. See site for details. Ends 1/26.

Tonight -  Starting 1/22 at 5 PM Local Time, for 3 hours only, shop Banana Republic for a Happy Hour special of 40% off dresses! Use code BRHAPPY. Restrictions apply.

Don't forget we are offering 50% off sitewide at Tall Snob Store via code TALL6TH. Ends 1/25.