January 13, 2008
If you dated a real loser, wouldn’t you want to warn women across the world to stay away? Short of writing his name, number, and a warning in every ladies room from here to Walla Walla, Washington, what can you do? If only there were a site where you could warn other women about the men you’ve encountered…that you wish you had never met. Sort of a Craig’s List for losers?
There IS such a site, where you can not only do a little advance first date screening, but also take part in relationship polls and get infidelity support from women who understand. I performed searches on the names of a few doozies I dated back when I was single, and didn’t turn up anything, but if that’s the case, you can register and add your own info about a bad seed. Tens of thousands of men’s names have been entered and rated in the system, so the next time a friend wants to fix you up, be sure to check the guy out in advance, and avoid a potential bad situation.
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September 26, 2007
I tend to think of myself as an observant person. I like to people watch when I get bored. Last week, when I attended the snoozefest that was the youth group parent meeting, I amused myself by picking out the mom mostly likely to end up on What Not To Wear. 
To make it more fun, I don’t include myself in the list of contenders. It was a hard choice, but my winner (or, was she a loser?) was a woman dressed in too tight denim shorts and a white shirt. Doesn’t sound too offensive, right? The reason I picked her was that she was in need of a new bra in the WORST way. I’ve learned, through my recent knowledge of designer bras, that your breasts should “sit” halfway between your shoulder and elbow while in a bra. Not pushed up so high as to create a muffin top effect, and not hanging down so low that they reach your belly button. If your bra doesn’t support you, what’s the point of wearing one?
Take note of the models shown here. They’re modeling, from top to bottom, Chantelle bras (a minimizer), a Felina bra that is a push up design, and a Cosabella designer bra with padding. Pay attention to the fact that they don’t look weighed down by their breasts, the breast isn’t hanging down to the belly button, and they don’t have a muffin top at the top of the bra. Your bra should fit you properly in the back too - it shouldn’t create pockets of fat that stare back at me. You should also start wearing a new bra on the hooks at the end of the bra strap. A bra will naturally stretch over time, and that will allow you to move up to the next set of hooks. If it only fits you on the tightest hook setting, the bra will be useless once it stretches.
A great bra, like the designer bras available at ShopBarbara.com, is the key to making your clothes fit properly and look great. From large (minimizer!) to small (push up!), you’ll find something that will work for you there.
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February 15, 2007
What a day to not have a working camera phone. (Actually, it works, but it won’t SEND the damn pictures anywhere!)
This morning I spotted a very attractive woman in the parking garage. The face was all good…the clothes…not so much. Knee high pleather boots with stiletto heels. Black stockings with some sort of swirly pattern on them…? And let’s not forget the black, thigh-length faux fur coat. Because it was all of 55 degrees outside. You know, frigid. (Silly me - in just a sweater!)
The outfit said had hooker written all over it. But her face was normal - nice haircut, professional makeup…so I’m trying to decide. Is she a corporate worker with bad fashion sense? Or a really, REALLY high priced call girl making a house call?
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February 13, 2007
And they want their pants back.
I so wish I could have snapped a picture to share with you of the little chica I saw at the mall on Friday night. She looked like she was right out of a Warrant video. Skin tight WHITE jeans. Crop top. Gut hanging out for the world to see. I was temped to snap a picture on my cell phone, but I was afraid of getting beat up, because she was looking kinda tough.
In the meantime, you can enjoy the fashion mishaps at Inappropriately Dressed, from people who aren’t afraid to snap cell phone pictures of strangers. When you’re done there, check out Spatically Dressed, where people put on clothes in a land without mirrors. Apparently the 80’s are making a comeback in L.A. as well. Be scared, be very scared.
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February 12, 2007
As I walked through the mall today, I couldn’t help but take notice of all the picture perfect displays in the store windows. Happy homes with coffee table books, martini glasses on the coffee table, throws “thrown” just so over the couch…those places are selling a way of life, not individual products. Even if I bought all of those things and put them in my home, it wouldn’t work. Don’t get me wrong - we have a nice house. We also have 3 kids and 2 dogs. I’m destined to have a bean bag in my family room for my son to play his video games on. Shoes will always be parked at the door to the garage. Homework is done on the dining room table.
That carries over to how I dress as well. I’m definitely a “Gap” kind of girl. Comfort always comes first. If you saw me dressed up for work, I’d probably be wearing a pair of Gap khakis, a a comfy shirt that doesn’t require ironing, and my Skechers flats. It’s just who I am - I have that “lived in” look. I’ve noticed a change at the Gap though, and this entry on the Belisi blog has something about it:
Belisi: luxe handbags at the Gap?
They’re keeping the fuctional and stylish work and casual wear, but they’re going upscale too. I don’t know about you, but I consider myself to be an average Gap shopper, and I’m not willing to fork over $200 for a Gap purse. Coach maybe, but not Gap. When I think of Gap, I think of it as being on step above Old Navy, Target, and JcPenney. I don’t think of it as a place to buy luxury items or $200 purcase. I think you’re going a bit off course here, Gap.
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January 31, 2007
While everyone is scrambling for hp camera puzzle pieces, and the elusive puzzle key, I thought I would tell you about 2 times I attempted to remove hair from my legs using a method OTHER than shaving.
The first time, I borrowed my aunt’s epilady and gave it a whirl. That thing would easily qualify for a device of torture. Not only did it rip hair out, but I think it took off the first layer of skin! No siree, epilators were obviously not for me. After that, I tried a popular hair removal cream called Nair. Again - I ended up missing the first layer of skin off my legs, because it BURNED so bad. My skin was way to tender and delicate for any hair removal creams!
Since then, I’ve stuck with just shaving for my legs, and I swear by the Venus Divine razor. I have going for a waxing of “other” body parts during bikini season, and that’s what I prefer. I just can’t do it on my legs because that would require not shaving my legs for a week or more to grow out the hair. No thanks!
Oh, I called about permanent hair removal once too. Prices started at $400..and that was for a 3 inch area of skin. Or try $800, JUST for your armpits. (I’ve often thought how nice it would be to never have to shave there again!) Too rich for my blood! This site has a lot of info on various hair removal products A good selection of everything from creams to machines, or waxing strips, if you prefer exists, so you can choose your method of “torture”. You can also view the pros and cons of each method of hair removal.
Bikini season is only a few months away…;-)
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