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February 25, 2008

Bathing Suits for Every Body

image Shopping for a bathing suit is generally found on the bottom the "things I want to do" list. Unfortunately, every year, as we’re still hiding that extra winter weight under bulky sweaters, we’re forced to come face to face with the reality that it’s that time of year again. Time to take our sun deprived bodies to the store for hours of agony in front of mirrors while wearing nothing more than glorified underwear.

The question we ask over and over is whether or not there is a bathing suit that exists to fit our body type and specific needs. The answer is yes, you just have to look. Finding the right bathing suit is merely a matter of know what works and what doesn’t.

Here are some common problem areas and bathing suit styles that may meet your needs.

Problem Area: Big Bottom

  • Stay away from boy cut bottoms that can add volume to your derrière.
  • Avoid light colored or heavily printed bottoms that can make your back side seem larger.
  • Choose a high cut bottom to help make make your behind appear smaller.
  • Make sure your bathing suit fits and avoid "saggy" bottoms that can draw attention to the problem area.

Problem Area: Tummy

  • Look for bathing suits with dark colors specifically in the stomach area.
  • Stay away from small floral prints that can add width to your stomach area.
  • Avoid horizontal patterns or embellishments which work to draw attention or exaggerate troublesome tummies.
  • Look for bathing suits that have designs or details around the chest area since it will draw the eyes upward and take attention away from the stomach area.

Problem: Large Breasts

  • Avoid light colors that can make your chest appear larger.
  • Stay away from horizontal designs and choose vertical ones that can create a slimming appearance.
  • Look for tops that offer sufficient support.
  • Choose V-neck style tops that can create length therefore decrease fullness.

Problem: Small Breasts

  • Both large and small prints can help draw attention to your breasts in a positive way.
  • Look for bathing suits with extra padding that can work to lift the breasts up creating a more ample appearance.
  • Take advantage of triangle top, string bikini’s that hug your breast and emphasis what you do have.

Problem: Large Legs

  • Look for bathing suits with skirts that can cover the upper part of your legs.
  • Choose a matching sarong that can be wrapped around your waist and used to cover your legs while pool side or at the beach.
  • Stay away from boy cut shorts that can make your legs appear wider.

Other Great Pointers

  • Regardless of what bathing suit you choose make sure it fits well and you feel comfortable in it. You only look as good as you feel so don’t settle.
  • Be sure to start your search for a bathing suit early so you can have your pick of what’s hot this season.
  • Whether you’re ordering online or in the store always keep the tags on in case you have a last minute change of heart and need to return it.

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February 20, 2008

5 Fashion Crimes You May Be Committing

Fashion is largely a personal adventure where the individual seeks to portray their personality through clothing and accessories.

There is no clear cut right or wrong way to dress and no set of golden rules to guide our wardrobe choices. However, there are a few mistakes that we seem to make on a regular basis.

Here are 5 fashion crimes you may be guilty of committing.

  • Dressing Too Young for Your Age
    While fashion isn’t always age discriminate there are an abundance of trends that are aimed at the twenty to thirty something demographic. Women above that demographic often run the risk of dressing too young for their own good. While there is no need to fill your closet with elastic waist bands and goofy sweaters upon your thirtieth birthday, you should practice caution when it comes to trends. If you feel something may be too young for you, you’re probably right. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to look young with out cashing in on every runway trend.
  • Buying Cheap to Save Money
    We all like to save a little money when possible. Buying quality goods on clearance is a great way to do that. Unfortunately, buying clothing that is generally just cheaper isn’t always the right way to go. More often than not, when it comes to clothing, you get what you pay for. Cheaper clothing often tears, rips, wears out, or doesn’t make it through the washer. Replacing items that couldn’t take the stress of daily life can end up costing you a lot more in the long run. If you are looking to purchase a clothing item you wear regularly, spend a little extra or wait for the higher quality items to go on sale.
  • Going to Extremes
    Every now and then you want to change up your style and put a little excitement in your closet. It’s great to try different things but do so slowly. Investing in the latest trends all at once will not only cost you major bucks but can look a little tacky if not ridiculous. Update your wardrobe in small doses. This will give you time to introduce new trends into your wardrobe and find out which ones work best for you.
  • Neglecting Your Style for the Latest Trend
    Fashion is an expression of the self. You should choose clothing that suits your personality and way of life. That said, not every trend is meant for every woman. Don’t wear something just because it is “in.” Invest in clothing that makes you comfortable and brings out your personality. Buying clothing just because it’s trendy isn’t good for you or your wallet. You will either be uncomfortable while donning your new digs or they will remain unused collecting dust in your closet.
  • Getting into a Fashion Rut
    It’s okay to know you’re own personal style and to buy your clothing accordingly. Unfortunately, many women fall victim to fashion monotony and never explore outside the realm of their own unchanging closet. Every now and then change things up a bit by adding a article of clothing you normally wouldn’t buy. It doesn’t have to be outlandish or ultra trendy, just a little bit different from the norm.

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November 6, 2007

My Virtual Model

So, have you tried on clothes using My Virtual Model yet?

A lot of stores, including L.L. Bean, Sears, and Lane Bryant offer this option. I have to admit to having mixed feelings.

It’s pretty slow getting her all set up. In fact, the application keeps freezing on me, which is frustrating. My hairstyle seems to flatter us, but I can’t get the lips right. They look nice, fuller than mine, and since I always wanted fuller lips, I think I’ll just leave them that way.

She looks like a nice person, but my virtual model looks too damned fat. I wish she’d lose some weight - I know I don’t look that fat. Okay, fine, since she can’t seem to change, I’ll accept her that way. After all, after making her look “more mature,” obviously neither of us is in our youth.

She doesn’t understand that at our age/weight we don’t tuck our tee shirts in. No option to change that. We seem to look like hell in everything but black, which thankfully really is slimming. The dresses are bad news, so we’re limited to pants. That’s fine, I prefer wearing them anyway.

The good part of this experiment is that I now I know that I should only wear black pants and shirts, with the exception of a colorful jacket or sweater. The bad part is one of us has got to lose some weight, and soon.

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