It Makes Me Uncomfortable

I like Brooke Shields and I have followed her career from the Blue Lagoon, to the modeling days with Calvin Klein to the postpartum depression and Tom Cruise fiasco. I think she is a beautiful actress and person so it pains me to ask why in the world would she put herself in such an awful dress? It makes me nervous and uncomfortable - the material seems so silky and light - I fear that if she sits down the whole middle will bunch up into three definitive rolls and she will be fidgeting all night trying to smooth them out (at least that is what I would be doing). You see, I have issues with clothing and material that bunches around the middle, especially on gals that should be trying to create the illusion of a smaller waist. She would have been much better off wearing a sleek sheath to show off her shoulders or a deep v-neck fitted number to define the waist.

Oh The Colors You'll See

I have been reading way too much Dr. Suess lately and I shouldn't be aloud to post late at night. I think the mini milky way bars that I have stolen from the kids' trick-or-treat bags are making me semi-delirious. Anyway, I had a few questions regarding the leggings we featured in the black sweater dress post. So where online do you find almost any style and color in an opaque tight or spandex legging? Here are our faves:

1. We Love Colors - has by far the most extensive selection in styles, colors and patterns. For example, if you really wanted to freak someone out and damage their vision - these vertical, jagged striped tights accomplish both (ouch, I feel those milky ways coming up).
2. Hue - is where we found those great multi-color striped sweater tights.
3. American Apparel - duh, they always have the basics you crave.

Happy tight hunting - it's getting cold out there!

Holiday Sweepstakes Give Away Rules

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Weekly Dose of...Spreading the Love

Here we are already, another holiday season is upon us! I love everything about the next couple months. The preparation, the entertaining, the excuse to see friends and family and eat way more than we should. I love the whole shopping and gift giving part of the holidays keeping it simple, affordable and low stress. That's the practical side of me.

I'm not gonna lie, we live on a tight budget. I have learned to get creative with the season in my decorating and gift giving. I have fun with it. A part of the holidays I would like to embrace a little more this year is the "giving" aspect. As a mother, I want to show my daughter through example how to give from the heart. I am thinking of more than just gifts. Finding a couple charities and donating more than just dollars...because to be honest, when it comes down to it, that is my hang up. I don't have the money to hand over but I do have the heart.

I have a couple ideas so far. I would like to take all of the many hotel toiletries my husband has collected on his work travels and donate them to a local women's shelter along with some clothes I am ready to part with (but still fashionably acceptable, of course). Also, our family has a bunch of unused coats that can be put to good use this winter.

I would love to call on all of our blog friends in this pre-holiday time to share with each other creative ways we can spread some love over the next couple months. I know I would appreciate some tips and suggestions of ways we can easily give to others, even if we don't necessarily have the extra funds.

Holiday Sweepstakes Week 2

Congratulations to Agnes N., our sweepstakes winner last week. This week, we are giving away the Autumn Jacket - pick your size (S, M, L). To win, just place a comment on any of our blog entries for the month of November or sign up for our Newsletter. We pick the winner every Sunday night and begin a new give away Monday morning. Good luck!

The Little Black Sweater Dress

Our new favorite, wear anywhere dress is a little black number from Necessary Objects. It's a soft, medium weight knit with 3/4 length bell sleeves and a ruched scoop neck. We love it because you can create so many looks from this roomy style. Here are some ideas:

1. Wear it loose with tights and high heels for those days when you are feeling a bit jiggly around the middle.
2. Belt it tight around the waist with a thick, bright colored (or animal print) belt to show off your hourglass curves.
4. Belted or not, add some leggings and ankle boots.
5. Get cozy and pair it with a light turtleneck, tights and knee high boots.
6. Wear a white, collared blouse underneath for an office ready look.
You get the idea, so use your imagination and the possibilities are endless. It is your fashion canvas upon which to create.

Flowers For The Bride

I have had years of experience in customer service of one type or another. I have worked in a couple local boutiques selling clothing and accessories and more recently I am at a dental office working with patients and insurance...boring!

I like to think I have a creative side and enjoy my time spent with Lady Language. I love helping people express their personal style, boost their confidence with a new look and match people up with a new favorite item. I am always on the lookout for a line that our customers would be excited for. My other creative outlet is helping a previous employer/friend at her floral and gift shop. Saturday mornings I help bring the special ingredients to brides and their weddings.

The special ingredients are the amazing flowers and accessories we use to personalize the wedding and reception sites. Some of these events are only a couple months in the making, most are a year or more. I love being a part of this because I get an insight to the bride and grooms personal tastes. And let me tell you, the bigger the budget does not always mean better. I have seen some fabulous events on a shoe string and lots of creativity.

After we pack everything up from the store the bride and attendants are usually our first stop. This is my favorite because I get a glimpse of the bride and her dress. The best part is handing her the bouquet. This is the centerpiece for the day and besides the dress, says the most about the brides style and personality. I find myself holding back tears as they fall in love with it. Recently, I presented a bride with her bouquet. The base was adorned with her late Nana's jewelery. That was a Kleenex moment. I was crushed a couple weeks ago when I arrived at the bridal suite with the bouquet I so carefully tended to on the drive over, the mother wouldn't let me in to give it to bride! It was then I realized how much I enjoyed that part of my service.

I am reflecting on this because yesterday I was asked to share a customer experience. At first I was sure I had nothing interesting to share, except whether you should get that dental work done this year or wait til your benefits renew in January. But I am happy to say I get to help women get in touch with their style...with clothes, accessories and flowers on their most special day.