SURFIN'::: The THRIFT STORE Edition!

Thrift Store surfin' is one of my favorite things to do. I hated it as a kid, I wanted all new stuff and not some moth ball smelling rubbish somebody threw away. The older I get I understand that whole "one man's trash is another man's treasure" thing... Its also another way to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle...MESSAGE!!!!!!!!! LOL! They don't call me the Retro Recessionista for nothing! *wink*

Usually, I leave the kids with Mr. and go by myself. I've taken my kids along and usually I'm too busy chasing them around to really sort through the goods. Plus, kids don't understand that they can't touch all over thrift store items...It's not the cleanest place for kids, considering most if not everything in there needs to be washed and sanitized...When I go with my bestie who is an avid online shopper... she doesn't have the patience. Going with the pals is fun..shout out to Wyn-dogg! She gets more out of finding things for me than herself! LOL! My sister has a short tolerance and hubby can only take it so long before he is totally over it. Saturday mornings is when I do my drive-bys. I am drooling just thinking about all of the glorious garage sales and groovy finds tucked away in thrift stores...My love affair with any and all things vintage has grown so intense lately! OMG...

Like I've said before, vintage items have history...they tell a story. Like my "GUMBY" stuffed little guy pictured above. It was love at first sight, I had to have it! I loved watching Gumby at 7:30 every morning before school. I remember missing my bus and getting in trouble trying to watch that daggone show! Just thinking about it cracks me up! While thrift store shopping I found another ZUMBA location too! HOLLA! I love getting my Zumba on..thats a whole 'notha blog post! LOL! *stay tuned* WINK! I'm gonna do a thrift store haul soon....

All White Everything!

When I think of summer I think of all white parties and white flowing summer dresses with crisp accessories! Its cool and clean and basically anybody can wear it. No matter your complexion or size white looks good on most people. According to the fashion laws, you can wear white shoes after Memorial Day. So pull out your tiddy whitties and keep it fab!

TREND ALERT:::: Houndstooth

My lappies BFF, my laptop bag....

My trusty laptop bag! I love it...WALLY WORLD $14.88

Yours truley, in a houndstooth scarf. I took this pic last year. I ordered this from Ebay and it was shipped from Jerusalem but now you can buy these anywhere!

Me in one of my favorite hats, purchased from Torrid.

Houndstooth scarf and hat purchased from Torrid.

Condoleeza Rice in Houndstooth

Houndstooth exterior in the Kia Soul..

NAILS!

Ladylike houndstooth is making a comeback this fall. The pulled-together black and white check was used on everything from tights to totes at McQueen, sculpted into rosettes at Moschino, and magnified on to body con dresses and skirts at Preen. Not since Christian Dior's New Look has the tailored tweed seemed so fresh.

http://www.thefind.com/apparel/info-houndstooth-dress

http://www.shoppingthetrend.com/celebrity/UK-Style/UK-Celebs/Preen-dresses-online-Francine-Lewis-in-houndstooth-mini-Tamara-Ecclestone-at-GQ-Awards.html

Solo in the City! Solange graces us with her fierceness in Honey Magazine

I LOVE HER! I think Solange is so edgy and fierce! I love it...Check out more info on www.honeymag.com

Say "Ta Ta" To Uncomfortable Bras!

Say "Ta Ta" To Uncomfortable Bras

How would it feel to never have to wear a bra again?

The first words that come to my DD-cup mind are: liberating, comfortable and easy. I know I’ll never see the day where one isn’t necessary, but I found an easy way to feel liberated and comfortable while still wearing a bra. That too is a day I’d never thought I’d see.
It’s really very simple: a trained sales associate fit me for the right bra size. I found, like 80% of women, I was wearing the wrong one. Call me crazy, but it never occurred to me that through the years of losing (and gaining!) weight, having children and simply getting older that my bra size would change. Although a fitting is recommended every six months, I’d been wearing the same bra size and style for over 20 years. Was it ever the right size? Since it was never really comfortable, I doubt it.

Within a few minutes I went from the drudgery of picking the least annoying, plain, white, full-coverage bra to being able to confidently try new styles and fun colors making make my clothes look and feel better. That makes me and my girls happy, too.
And, after all, we know it’s what’s underneath that counts, right ladies?

Six Signs Of The Perfect Bra Fit

1. The fullest part of your bust is midway between your shoulder and elbow

2. The front of the bra sits flat against the breastbone

3. Straps and band are comfortable – no digging

4. Band is not riding up

5. Bra fits comfortably on the middle hook/eye

6. No “double busting” (spilling out of cups)

Don’t Miss The Bra Fit Event Being Held In Lane Bryant Stores October 2-4 and get your complimentary bra fit.

To locate a store near you: http://www.lanebryant.com/custserv/locate_store.cmd

Please comment or share your bra fit story with the rest of the Inside Curve Community

http://insidecurve.lanebryant.com/buzz/say-quotta-taquot-to-uncomfortable-bras/

Keep him HAPPY! Choosing the perfect lingerie for your style and price.

LANE BRYANT

LANE BRYANT

TORRID

If your significant other is anything like mine, he could care less about lingerie. On average my "teddy" stays on about 4-5 minutes and spends the majority of the time on the floor or tossed to the side! LOL..Although it doesn't seem to matter I still like to keep it hot and sexy! After all these babies my shape has changed drastically! Thanks to places like Torrid.com, Lanebryant and a few others, we have options. Being curvy is not the end of the world! While you are trying to shed those extra pounds find something you feel comfortable in to swoon your guy! Tunic style, boyshorts, mesh, crotchless, thongs...whatever floats your boat!! Find the color, size, and price that fits your style and work it!