Crochet and Lace

2010.03.14

Two things a girly girl needs in her closet are crochet and lace. From an early age, I was lucky enough to be surrounded by lace and embroidery and finery. These things hold a place in my heart that makes me remember my childhood and my grandmother. I always have lace and crocheted items on hand for the Spring and Summer. I like to have them showing sporadically through the Fall and Winter as well. Look through the collection and let me know what your favorites are!

Underpinnings…

2009.09.07

I think I was born in the wrong era.  I am sure I was meant to have lived during the 20s thru the 50s.  We all know how important it is to have the perfect underwear on.  How underwear can make or break the outfit.  How you can look slimmer with the right choice of garment under that black tie dress…

I believe in bargain hunting, but sometimes with underwear, and shapewear, I will splurge.   With a great fitting bra and underwear, you can ensure that your clothing will fit perfectly to you.  Get measured when you go to buy new bras, you never know if you have changed in size.  European sizes are different, so make sure you know the conversions for your size and also, different cups have different fits.

Ever since I was a little girl, I remember being fascinated with underwear and lingerie.  I am a big fan of lace and all things pretty.  In my quest for writing this entry, lots of ideas have popped into my head, so poke around the links and see what interests you.  Not all links are for everyone :)

Every woman needs a bra that will go under a t-shirt and be smooth.  How many you buy is up to you.  I  like variety in color, but this is all about personal choice.  One website that I like is barenecessities.com.  They have a great selection of brands and you can search by size, style and brand.   One brand that has gotten great reviews over the years is Le Mystere.  This bra, http://tinyurl.com/kmpa7j is a great bra.  It is a bit pricey, but you can find it on sale in certain stores.  I also believe that the internet is a great tool to search for sales!

A great alternative to the Tish Bra is from Soma Intimates, which is a partner of Chico’s.  It is called the Travelers Ashley Bra.  http://tinyurl.com/mqc254.  I really like this bra because it is a moulded cup with a touch of lace.  The bras from Soma are very comfortable and are very pretty.  They also run excellent sales!  Sign-up in the store and you get coupons and great discounts for your birthday month.   Their pj’s are beautiful, also!

Lace bras make a woman feel sexy, at least that is how I feel when wearing one, matching panties make me swing my hips a bit more!  If you ask me, this bra is so beautiful and not that expensive.  http://tinyurl.com/ksgd4m.  

Felina bras exude Sex Appeal.  I love that they have a great array of sizes and the prices on them are good as well.  This bra is one of my all time favorites http://tinyurl.com/lbfdvq.

Strapless bras are up to choice, but I need something that is moulded and convertible.  I am a big fan of the Bra6 from Lane Bryant.  It is very comfortable.  Generally in strapless I need something super comfy and LB delivers!   http://tinyurl.com/l47csv

As far as shapewear goes, my friends and I never leave the house without our Spanx on.  I wish I had had this idea, because I would be sitting pretty like Sara Blakley right now.  These Higher Power panties are my favorite.  http://tinyurl.com/ljctf7  I have several pairs and generally wear them every day.  When Nordstrom has their Semi-Annual sale, it is the best time to buy your Spanx.  They are never on sale anywhere!  She also has a line in Target called Assets.

I do love to wear full slips under dresses and generally, I get the Vanity Fair ones.  They are very old school and I feel very comfortable in them under my dresses.  They also have pretty lace at the top, so you can use them under dresses that fall a bit low and you don’t want to show that much cleavage.

Who needs a scarf?

2009.09.06

Ladies…

The weather is approaching when one needs to keep their neck wrapped.  I am a huge fan of scarves.  They are always handy in my car, workroom, studio, classroom, and of course, my closet.  I have looked for some scarves for you folks and here are the links…

 

For those of you who want a designer bargain of burberry on Ebay…

http://tinyurl.com/meljxr

 

For those who are on a budget and want something a bit out of the ordinary.  Urban Outfitters is awesome for some really different items and very good prices!

http://tinyurl.com/lng2zn

 

For those of you who want something handmaid and don’t care about the price (by now you know my addiction to etsy.com)..

http://tinyurl.com/ldfwwm

 

For those of you who want designer, cashmere and a deal, Bluefly is the way to go.  This website is amazing with all the designer goodies on it and the sales.  Sign up for the email alerts!!

http://tinyurl.com/n2mqq4

 

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