My low expectations weren’t low enough
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008I recently attended an awards ceremony at the community college here. The invite said that “cocktail attire” was suggested, so I dressed accordingly in my little black dress, eggplant heels, and sparkly clutch. Despite the wording of the invite, I was fully prepared to be the only one there dressed up.
Fortunately, […]
Some people just get on my nerves
Monday, April 28th, 2008I think of myself as pretty easy-going and likeable. I try to understand people, see the good in everyone, and give people the benefit of the doubt. It’s not always easy, but for me it’s a lot easier than the alternative. Still, there are certain people that really ruffle my feathers. […]
Re: Investing in yourself: Personal appearance and hygiene.
Tuesday, March 4th, 2008Yeah, what he said.
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The comfort of being underdressed
Friday, January 25th, 2008Whether you’re going to a concert or a job interview, I usually recommend dressing up a bit nicer than everyone else. I’m a firm believer that it’s better to be overdressed than underdressed.
Looking around, though, I seem to be in the minority. A very small minority.
You see, I live […]
Bristols 6 Stylin’ Tape
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Disclaimer: I did receive some products from Bristols 6 free of charge with the understanding that I would review them. However, the company has at no time given me any type of input in regards to the type of review, I have received no other compensation for this review, and I don’t get any money […]
Bristols 6 Nippies
Thursday, December 20th, 2007Disclaimer: I did receive some products from Bristols 6 free of charge with the understanding that I would review them. However, the company has at no time given me any type of input in regards to the type of review, I have received no other compensation for this review, and I don’t get any money […]
Quotes from my husband: Panties?
Thursday, December 20th, 2007My husband says the darndest things. I really appreciate his honesty, especially about women’s fashion. Sometimes what he says is funny, sometimes it’s profoundly wise. Often, it’s both. So, I’m starting a new series: “Quotes from my husband”. Here’s the first one, said yesterday afternoon as we drove out of […]
Fashion and climate preferences
Tuesday, December 18th, 2007My husband and I both took the quiz at Find Your Spot to see where in the U.S. it thinks we should live. One issue we’ve had is that he likes the heat and I like the cold. In fact, the city we live in came up as a choice for him! […]
How to dress well at any age
Saturday, December 1st, 2007I’m happy to announce that my article, How to dress well at any age, is up at The Bargain Queen.
And when I say “any age”, I mean it. The basic considerations of style apply whether you’re 16 or 96. However, that doesn’t mean that all styles work on everyone. So […]
Tregging trepidation
Friday, November 16th, 2007P.S., Icy and I were reading each other’s minds again. Check out her thoughts on the subject here.
My husband and I were driving through my college’s parking lot yesterday when we saw a woman walk past in nothing but a sweater and black treggings. And no, the sweater didn’t cover her bum.
If […]
Do you cross your legs?
Thursday, November 15th, 2007I don’t know how, but somewhere along the line, some women have gotten the notion that crossing their legs at the knee is the lady-like thing to do. In fact, a survey in 1999 revealed that 44% of women thought it was the polite thing to do! If you’re one of them, please […]
What to wear to a funeral
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007There’s one event that I wish I didn’t have to dress up for, but that’s because I wish that I didn’t have to go to so many of them. Just a couple weeks ago I had to attend the funeral of my aunt. Earlier this year, I attended the funeral of my room […]
Ah, put your shirt on!
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007When people talk about dressing modestly, discussion usually revolves around us women. Well, men, I’m talking to you. Put your shirts back on! (And please pull up your pants while you’re at it.)
I don’t get it. We women are expected to wear shirts, and bras, but some men seem […]
The hazards of button-up dresses
Thursday, October 11th, 2007Just a reminder, if you wear a button-up dress, please make sure to wear a slip underneath and to check to make sure that the lowest button is at a modest length. I saw a girl today in a button-up shirt dress. When she stood still, it was fine, but the moment that […]
You’re never too old to reveal too much
Wednesday, September 19th, 2007A week ago I wrote Too Much Revealed, in which I ranted about women wearing unflattering, revealing clothes. I focused mostly on young women who haven’t figured out that more skin does not equal ’sexy’. As Miss Janey pointed out in her comment, older women are just as guilty of such behavior. […]
The Bosom Button
Tuesday, September 18th, 2007Disclaimer: I did receive a Bosom Button free of charge from the company with the understanding that I would review it. However, the company has at no time given me any type of input in regards to the type of review, I have received no other compensation for this review, and I don’t get any […]
Too much revealed
Thursday, September 13th, 2007I’m only in my mid-20’s so I don’t consider myself “old” by any means, but I have noticed that my tastes are changing as I mature a bit and I’m starting to understand the advice of “the older and wiser.” I used to think that older people were prudes or just too conservative when […]
Not traveling in style
Friday, September 7th, 2007A 23 year-old woman traveling on Southwest airlines should have read my series on traveling in style. The airlines told her to adjust her skirt before she could fly, because she showed up in a mini-skirt that was too short. You can see her outfit for yourself on this CNN video. Frankly, […]
The worst dressed place on Earth
Thursday, August 16th, 2007Yesterday I went to Orlando to have dinner with family at one of the Disney World resort restaurants. It was hot (in the 90’s) and it’s a tourist city, so I expected to see people at their most casual. I expected to see tank tops, spaghetti strap tops, short shorts, flip flops, and […]
Thin may be in, but not when it comes to material
Sunday, July 8th, 2007Today I went shopping. Well, actually I went “returning” and did a little shopping while I was still at the stores. I spent less than I got back, so it was a good day. Or maybe it was a bad day because I wouldn’t mind having a few more dresses. Hmmm… […]
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