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For girls only: 3 undergarments that have changed my life

3/31/2018

I believe they call them the foundation layers, & at one time I didn't think they mattered. Now I know better.
Here are three changes I've made this year to my base layers that have significantly changed my life.

1. Slips

I've discovered the luxurious benefits of wearing a slip. As I'm getting ready, I feel like a glamorous movie star. And this smooth layer under my dresses & skirts helps them fall better & not catch when I walk.

I purchased the slips below for about $6 each (90% off) at the Calypso St. Barth store in Cherry Creek North when they were going out of business. Online they're still $60, but supposedly the entire company is going out of biz, so they should sell them soon at a discount. I'll keep you posted.

Calypso St. Barth Trista Seamless Pima Cotton Slip, $60

Elizabeth Taylor in Butterfield 8

2. Front-closure bras

I struggled for years with the straps on my bras falling off my shoulders. No more! This year I changed to front-closure bras--straps stay put, no adjusting through the day. Some are racerback or crisscross my back, but I also have some with normal straps, so I can wear them with boatneck or wide-neck tops.

3. H&M hose

I'm pretty hard on hose because I'm always in a rush. For years, I've worn the old basic: Leggs' hose. But lately, they rip when I pull them up. So I bought this pack of H&M hose--4 pairs for $5.99! They're stretchy & don't rip nor run!
Great deal if you wear hose.

H&M 4-pack Tights 20 Denier, $5.99

This concludes this episode of For girls only: undergarments. Wishing everyone a comfortable, luxurious week!

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Wedding bells

3/24/2018

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Which dress I should wear to the wedding I'm going to tonight?
My husband will be wearing a dark blue suit & a yellow & blue striped tie.
It's a 4:30 wedding with dinner & dancing to follow. The weather is in the 60s.
Thank you so much for your help!

Abercrombie & Fitch Lace Midi Dress

Dress from GAP

Dress from Zara

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Who tipped you off? (Trend alert: contrast piping)

3/23/2018

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All images from Zara

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My kneel-before-Zod's-girlfriend top

3/23/2018

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Don't you love the old Superman movies with Christopher Reeve? Who can forget Planet Euston in Superman II ? Re-watching this old movie recently, I was struck by General Zod's girlfriend Ursa's outfit--even in 1980, split-sleeves were in style!

So here is Kryptonian supervillian Ursa followed by my kneel-before-Zod's-girlfriend's top, a recent purchase that's undergone a couple surgeries. It was actually a dress that I adapted into a top, & then I also added a tiny stitch to each sleeve, so they wouldn't hang open quite as much, which will allow me to wear it to work.

Kryptonian supervillain Ursa, played by actress Sarah Douglas in Superman II

I'm flying here, of course.

A gallery of shots from Superman II...

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Shall we wear our crossbody bags like this?

3/2/2018

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Do you like the idea of wearing your crossbody bag up high? Do you think it might be better for our backs?
I like the look & have been giving it a try :-)