I wear a dress almost everyday, but when my mom gives me the simple answer of “wear a cute sundress,” when I ask for her input on what to wear to my guy’s family barbecue this weekend, I freak out.
What sundress? What’s an appropriate shape? Should it have a print? What would work best with a bathing suit under? How short is too short to meet grandma?
After gathering myself, I realized if he knew I was freaking out about this he tease me for ages. However, I know I’m not the only girl who’s ever been in this position.
My best outfit suggestion is a dress— yes, my mom was right. Go with something that isn’t too fitted or short. A little cleavage is fine, but giving Uncle Bob a peak of “What Your Momma Gave You” is way too revealing.
If you’re a heel addict, like me, go with a pair of wedges. God knows how long you’ll have to be on your feet and walking on grass in stilettos is a pain.
Let your jewelry do the talking if you’re a little bolder normally. However, remember, before you leave the house take one accessory off.
If you know you’ll be swimming, a swimsuit my be the toughest part of the outfit. The best advice I can give is to make sure your top has no chance of a nip slip and your bottoms are full coverage. Leave the sexy, barely there number for later.
Talk Back: What would you wear to you boyfriend’s family barbecue?
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At 21, I have an irrational fear of under eye bags. I know it’s strange, but a girl has to be afraid of something. Not to mention, I rarely get the proper eight hours of sleep each night.
A while ago, I tried a couple of great Bliss products, but they were sort of time consuming.
So, this weekend while rushing around like a mad woman, I decided to try Elizabeth Grant’s The Socializer pens.
The two, night and day pens are jam packed with de-bagging, anti-dark circle, eye-illuminating ingredients, most of which I won’t even attempt to describe. Just know they work.
On Friday, I went to the beach then the pool, had a barbecue, and watched the Yankees game well into the wee hours of the morning with my guy. Needless to say, the next morning my eyes felt beyond heavy. After dabbing a couple of clicks of The Socializer Bright Lights (AM) formula under my eyes, I looked as rested as a babe. To keep the facade up all day, I decided to put The Socializer Late Nights (PM) formula on after 12 or so hours and my eyes were as bright and bagless as they were that morning.
These pens are my new savior! I’m terrible a keeping a regimen, so these on-the-run, results-in-no-time magic pens are just peachy.
Editor’s Note: This product was obtained and tested as a sample at no cost or profit to Pink Rock Candy/Chelsea Rae Simmons. |
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Yesterday, My day started off with a coworker saying, “I don’t think I’ve ever seen you wear pants!” As a matter of fact, she hadn’t. I usually come to the office in a dress/skirt and five inch heels. My alternative outfit is a slightly shorter dress/skirt and flats. However, yesterday I wore pants—cuffed khakis to be exact.
I recently read an article in Real Simple called “How to Cuff Your Jeans Stylishly”, and in a light bulb moment, I realized, I should wear cuffed pants and super high heels to work.
Cuffing or rolling one’s pant leg doesn’t seem like it would be that difficult, but there is a real skill to it. Real Simple broke the process down into two easy steps:
“Step 1: Grasp a bottom hem and fold it vertically so there’s a ½-inch tuck in front.
Step 2: Hold the tuck in place while you roll up the hem by about two inches twice. Repeat with the other leg.”
My pants were a little (read: a lot) more than bootcut, making my tuck much larger, but the end result was just as cute.
As for my pant wearing, I may break them out from time to time, but I will never forsake my flirty dresses and sassy skirts.
Some people, I won’t mention any names, desperately need sunscreen else they turn as red as steamed lobsters. Others don’t because they “never burn”, and others still may not “need” sunscreen, but still apply SPF for safety’s sake. I fall under the last category. My only problem with most sunscreens isn’t the viscosity or the potential to clog pores, it’s the smell.
I’m very driven by smell when it comes to many body products. I generally like smelling like foods: vanilla, cinnamon, citrus fruits, etc. Floral scents are much too frilly, so I steer clear. Much to my chagrin, most sunscreens come in one scent called Gross.
Check out these four great sunscreens to remedy this scent catastrophe:
When I know I’m going to spend hours in the easy East Coast sun whether at the beach or watching my guy play baseball, I grab the Sonya Dakar Daily Body Shield. It’s lemony scent is fresh and not too over baring, while the lotion itself leaves no greasy residue.
On the other spectrum, if I was to lounge around in the searing tropical sun, I’d grab the Hawaiian Tropic sunblock stick. Not only is it SPF 50, because I promise all skin tones can burn, but it has a soft piña colada scent.
Talk Back: What are your favorite sunblocks, scented or otherwise?
This morning, I plopped myself on a bench at my train station forsaking the God-awful hour I had to wake up. Then, I say a girl giving the strangest sideways glance at me. As she passed, she simply smiles and says, “I like your shoes!”
I couldn’t help but laugh to myself because: A) I could have sworn she was thinking something terrible (talk about giving people the benefit of the doubt) and B) These Michael Kors shoes aren’t even mine, they’re my mom’s.
Maman, as I often call her, happens to be a giant fan of Michael Kors— by fan, I mean she would stalk him if she knew how. She’ll buy anything as long as there is a MK somewhere on it, and these sexy platform sandals, which happen to be too big for both of us, are one such purchase.
However, I’m not complaining. Not only did I choose to wear the unbelievably cute, not to mention tall, sandals, but I was complimented on them within the first 30 minutes of use. Think of all the compliments I’ll get in 12 or more hours of wear!
Michael Kors, I salute you, for adding to my vanity and making amazing clothes and accessories.
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