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Sunday Funday - Winter Wonderland
Hello all! Since I am from the beautiful Island of Hawai'i..this is My take on Winter Wonderland. It never snows on my Island of O'ahu, but at least I get to enjoy the warm sunny weather, and beautiful white sandy beaches <3 I hope you like this take as much as I do. Thank you for taking a lookie see <3
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RtSu3woTKM
I love Christmas in the snow
But Christmas in the sand don't end
I tell you that's where it's at
Hawaiian Tropic on my skin
A candy cane of peppermint, a hint
Of cocoa on my lips
It could've been the sun
It could've been the sea
It could've been my childhood fantasy
I saw Santa in his bathing suit
Tried to catch a wave, but he tried to soon
He laughed so hard that he could barely breathe
And washed up next to me
He said that you look naughty
But I'm sure you're nice
He was soaking wet but he cracked a smile
With a present in his hand
He said it's Christmas in the sand
I must have had too much to drink
'Cause Rudolph's nose was shining green, I think
He was playing reindeer games on me
Santa only called him once
But you should've seen him run so fast
They were gone in a dash
It could've been the sun
It could've been the sea
It could've been my childhood fantasy
I saw Santa in his bathing suit
Tried to catch a wave, but he tried to soon
He laughed so hard that he could barely breathe
And washed up next to me
He said that you look naughty
But I'm sure you're nice
He was soaking wet but he cracked a smile
With a present in his hand
He said it's Christmas in the sand
Christmas in the sand, whoa
Christmas in the sand, whoa
Christmas in the sand, whoa
Christmas in the sand, whoa
Don't need your winter coat
Don't need your winter hat
Just grab the one you love
And say you're never coming back
If you see Santa in his bathing suit
Tried to catch a wave, but he tried to soon
He laughed so hard that he could barely breathe
It's what he did to me
He said that you look naughty
But I'm sure you're nice
He was soaking wet but he cracked a smile
With a present in his hand
He said it's Christmas in the sand
Christmas in the sand, whoa
Christmas in the sand, whoa
Christmas in the sand, whoa
I love Christmas in the sand
who i was meant to be
and if you give a damn
take me, baby
(song lyrics - totw ... & retro pin-ups - trp)
i guess you could say i'm settling in nicely
Its been way too long since my last OOTD post. So I’m starting up again by featuring this amazing velvet dress that I scored at the thrift store this past weekend. As I was combing through the racks of clothes, it was like a velvet explosion. Everywhere I looked, there were velvet dresses, blazers, skirts and bags so I had to get at least one. Well, I actually picked up this gray dress as well as a black one since they were $3.
I have to admit, wearing a long sleeve velvet dress underneath a wool blazer is intense. In the future, I’ll save this ensemble for when its really cold outside. Other than that, I absolutely love this dress and It will probably be a staple in the coming months.
I know a lot of ladies are weary when it comes to a bodycon fit being as how its tight across the belly. I say, if you got it, flaunt it. I don’t perceive it to be a flaw but if I want a much smoother line I could throw on some Spanx. Sometimes though, I like to just say the hell with it and keep it moving. Its all about confidence.
blazer - thrifted
dress - j. jill via thrift store
tights - torrid
booties - amiclubwear.com
watch - hennessey!
belt - torrid
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"Not all those who wander are lost"
This past week has been great! I found out I got 100% in my psychology a-level exam (!!!), i got my 5hr art exam out of the way (which included making a mini rain machine, which I am going to make in large scale next week), did a ton of editing of the pictures I took of all my sixth form at our spring ball a couple of weeks ago, and went to see Colin Fry live with my mum and dad! I've got two new photoshoots penciled in, one with the gorgeous Nhuc Tran, and one with a hairdressing salon. I am really really excited about both!
This was taken at Tittesworth Reservoir. It's gorgeous outside today, so it was really busy. That meant lots of people walking past whilst I was stood half naked in spanx shivering my butt off. I don't really get affected by doing shoots in public anymore, I would never have done this 6months ago, but now its not much of a big deal. I find people are usually interested and just like to have a look at whats going on. It's always made easier when you have people with you, though!!
For some outtakes and a before and after, look on Mine and Aaron's blog! :)
**swapped it to colour :)**
... followed by the joy of eating the garment so you never wear it again!
Freshly moulted Stinging Nettle Slug Caterpillar (Cup Moth, Setora baibarana, Limacodidae) "The Clown"
Once free from its former wrapping, the caterpillar's first and immediate task is to eat the entire shed skin, spines and all.
Pu'er, Yunnan, China
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I am not a fan of hot weather, especially dressing which normally requires several layers of shape wear, two pairs of tights and assorted silicone add ons.
My legs are glow in the dark white, my arms are lorry driver dark. Having spent a few hours in the garden over the last few days my head and shoulders are red, border line sun burnt.
Determined to get out I had to put in a little (actually a lot) of extra effort:
Fake tan on the legs, shoulders and upper arms. This was easier said than done, multiple layers in places, moisturiser to blend, shower off excess and then re apply and blend.
I did brush on some setting powder to the legs to get rid of the shine. I was impressed how my multiple scars on my legs were pretty well hidden.
The result was bare legs and no tights! As the first layer of tights is used to hold the silicone hips in place I had to wear my smaller hip pads.
Minimal shape wear was just one pair of but shaper pants holding the hips in place and two pairs of high Spanx.
No bra so I had to glue (Evo-Stick) my M&S foam breast forms in place. I think they were either the smallest or medium forms so as not to show with the strappy dress. A little contouring was used to accentuate the cleavage.
I was very happy with the results and managed an afternoon out in the heat.
I did however have to remember to put a towel on the car seat so as not to leave fake tan everywhere. Any light coloured clothing or object I came into contact with now needs cleaning.
It was a lot of effort but worked well. I don't think I will be going to this much effort again for a while.
And as I have previously said; I do not recommend using Evo-Stick to affix breast forms unless you are prepared to suffer for your art!
When diet and exercise alone can't possibly help me fit into my dresses....that tight invention pulls my baby fat into some halfway decent shape. Best $55 that I ever invested ! LOL
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My new Spanx brand one piece bodysuit, paired with Hanes Alive control top reinforced toe pantyhose in a shade called Little Color. The heels are by Franco Sarto.
Dave: Agnes, how is the thunderstorm going?
Agnes: Well, it's still going out there. But this one does feel a bit better.
Dave: Because you're chilling on the big bed.
Agnes: That and this shirt is great. Like a nice big hug of confidence.
Dave: We thought you'd like it.
Agnes: Yup. Doggie spanx for the win.
Dave: I'm pretty sure it's not doggy spanx.
Agnes: High riding doggie yoga pants?
Dave: Also a no.
Agnes: Then why does it push my neck fur up like a muffin top?
Dave: It's made to feel like a calming hug. And it's called a thunder shirt.
Agnes: Got it. Gives me the confidence of Thor, the Marvel god of thunder and muscles.
Dave: Don't think that was the thunder they were referring to.
Agnes: Okay. Then maybe it's giving me the confidence of a woman in good fitting yoga pants. Either way I like it and it's staying on until the storm is over.
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A couple of years ago we picked up a thunder shirt for Aggie during fireworks, and it helped a ton. It's also let her calm down for car rides. Today was super stormy at the lake so we broke it out for the thunder and it worked wonders there too. Thought it should make an appearance in her 52 weeks project.
A very good friend of mine in London set me this article. Its so fitting. No pun intended.
How to drive men mad: TV's sexiest show is back - but as I discovered when I had my Mad Men makeover, you have to work hard for those wolf-whistles
By MARIANNE POWER
PUBLISHED: 23:34 GMT, 30 March 2012 UPDATED: 10:25 GMT, 31 March 2012
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Understated: Marianne Power's usual everyday look
Wolf-whistles, yes. The odd ‘Oi, gorgeous’, absolutely — but, never, have I had a whole building site down tools and stare at me as I pass.
There’s no leering, no jeering — these men are putty in my hand. I can feel their eyes follow me as I walk down the street, so I give them a little wiggle.
I can’t quite believe I’ve done it, it’s out of character. But this is what happens when you dress up as a Mad Woman.
Ever since Mad Men first came on to our TV screens, I have wondered what it would be like to dress up like Christina Hendricks’s character Joan, the foxy office manager.
With our red hair and generously proportioned hips, Joan and I have a thing or two in common — but while she makes the most of her curves in tight dresses and heels, I hide mine in jeans, jumpers and flat shoes.
I wouldn’t normally have the guts to wear such outfits, so when the Mail challenged me to a Mad Men makeover to celebrate the start of the fifth series, I jumped at the chance.
I learn it’s hard work trying to be a sex bomb — but worth it . . .
1. PILE THAT HAIR HIGH
'It takes celebrity hairstylist Simon Izzard a full hour and 35 pins to achieve the look, which feels surprisingly secure,' said Marianne
The Sixties was all about big hair and the up-do. And that means backcombing and hairspray, hairspray, hairspray.
It takes celebrity hairstylist Simon Izzard a full hour and 35 pins to achieve the look, which feels surprisingly secure.
It beggars belief that women used to do this every day — before work. I’m lucky if I run a brush through my hair before dashing out of the door — but Simon says that many women of the time would have gone to the hairdressers once a week to have it done and they’d try to make the style last, going to bed with a scarf on to protect their hair at night.
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2. TROWEL ON THE SLAP
'To get the Mad Men look, Eyelure false eyelashes and thick liquid are applied to my upper eyelids,' said Marianne
My usual look — if I can even call it that — is a bit of mascara, foundation and lip gloss.
That’s it. But, according to make-up artist Carl Stanley, back in 1966, more was more when it came to cosmetics.
‘Everyone was very groomed, you wouldn’t be seen dead without a full face of slap — even husbands didn’t see their wives without their make-up,’ he says.
To get the Mad Men look, Eyelure false eyelashes and thick liquid are applied to my upper eyelids.
‘Back in the day, women used a solid block of eyeliner and they would spit on their brush to paint it on,’ he says. ‘It was the same with mascara’.
Next comes foundation.
‘There were very few shades of base back then, and it was very heavy. Most women would have used compacts such as Max Factor’s Creme Puff and they piled it on. The formulations weren’t like they are today, everything was much denser,’ says Carl.
The look is topped off with a fuchsia pink lipstick, a colour I would never, in a million years, wear. But the result is amazing and I swear my spidery false eyelashes are making my face look slimmer.
3. BREATHE IN - AND REACH FOR THE GIRDLE
'It might feel restrictive, but the shape of my body is transformed,' said Marianne
The right period underwear is vital, says Janie Bryant, the costume designer on the show, because it makes the actresses ‘hold themselves differently’.
While most actresses wear reproductions of the vintage undies, poor Christina has to wear the originals, which are unyiedling and uncomfortable.
I cannot find any vintage underwear in a size 12, so I head to What Katie Did in London’s Portobello Road, which stocks vintage-inspired smalls.
Joan’s character wears girdles, stockings, a slip and longline bras.
A longline bra, I discover, is one which is attached to a bodice that comes down to your tummy, to nip in at the waist.
And the bullet-shaped cups? Talk about making the most of your assets! Meanwhile, the tightly fitted bodice makes it impossible to slouch. Or breathe.
Next comes the girdle — the Sixties’ equivilent of Spanx. It pulls in your tummy and bottom and comes attached to suspender belts with fiddly hooks.
It might feel restrictive, but the shape of my body is transformed. My waist appears 3in smaller and I am starting to feel — and look — more like a screen siren.
4. FILL OUT YOUR FROCK WITH CHICKEN FILLETS
'Usually I would never, ever wear a pencil skirt, as I don't like my hips, but when I slip this dress on, it looks stunning,' said Marianne
Finally, the bit I’ve been waiting for: the dresses. By 1966, which is when the new series of Mad Men picks up, mini-skirts, psychedelic prints, monochrome ensembles and boxy shapes were starting to make an appearance — but many women were still holding on to the old look, including Joan, who sticks to her trademark body-hugging pencil dresses.
There are subtle changes though — she starts to wear bolder prints and show slightly more cleavage than she did in the years before. Even though by today’s standards, Joan’s dresses are modest, she still manages to look amazingly sexy.
I picked two iconic dresses Joan wears in the series — bottle green and a beautiful black floral dress for the evening — and asked designers at The Pretty Dress Company to recreate them for us.
The online shop specialises in retro-inspired pencil skirt dresses, very similar to the ones Joan would wear, and says the look is now very popular.
The results are perfect. Usually I would never, ever wear a pencil skirt, as I don’t like my hips, but when I slip this dress on, it looks stunning.
The big hips I usually hate actually look shapely. I top off my green dress with a retro-inspired broach from Fenwick. There’s only one thing lacking — the bust.
While Christina’s cups runneth over, mine look half-empty, so I shove a couple of ‘chicken fillets’ down my bra.
Now it’s time to take my new curves outside. I’m terrified — I’ve never worn anything so figure-hugging in public before.
5. WALK WITH A WIGGLE
'I realise quickly that you can't walk in a girdle and a pencil skirt, you can only wiggle - which makes me even more conspicuous,' said Marianne
Men can’t stop staring. Literally.
Taxi drivers are looking out from their cars, men in business suits are turning around, and one young guy stops in his tracks — his mouth is open.
I am painfully self-conscious in the bottle green dress.
I can see a woman digging her husband in the ribs when he twists his neck to look at my behind. Oh dear, I feel like a harlot.
I realise quickly that you can’t walk in a girdle and a pencil skirt, you can only wiggle — which makes me even more conspicuous.
I’m sure women are giving me catty looks, but then a glamorous older woman with a perfect white bob smiles at me.
‘That takes me back,’ she says. ‘What a pretty dress.’
She tells me that she is visiting from Hampshire for the day and that she used to live in London in the Sixties, working as a secretary for Unilever.
‘Everyone made an effort back then, you’d never leave the house without having your outfit on,’ she says. ‘I wore a corset and stockings every day and went to work wearing white gloves.’
I decide to hold my head up high and do a spot of shopping. As the hours pass I get used to the attention, and actually grow to rather like it.
A man behind me in the supermarket checkout tells me that he likes my dress and that women should wear dresses more often.
A young guy waiting at the bus stop asks me if I’m that actress. I don’t know if he’s having me on or not, but he’s certainly made my day.
After lunch, I change into the black floral number to treat me and my dress to a refreshing martini, so I head to the absolutely stunning 10th floor bar of the Royal Kensington Hotel, which has views all across London. Sipping my drink — with two olives — I start to feel the part. I could get used to this.
I swear that even the very handsome French barman is giving me the eye.
But then I go to powder my nose, and remember my complicated underpinnings. I’m in there for 20 minutes fiddling with hooks and poppers!
SO, WAS IT ALL WORTH IT?
As the day goes on, I get tired. My bra is suffocating me, the waistband of the girdle is digging in to my tummy and the tops of my thighs are rubbing uncomfortably together.
As for the stockings, I got the old-fashioned variety without Lycra in them and they are heading south. I feel more like Nora Batty than a Sixties sex symbol.
Even my eyelashes are beginning to feel too heavy to wear a minute longer. I had planned to take my new look for a night on the town but, now, I just want to head home, where it’s such a treat to take off my girdle so that I can breathe — and slouch — again.
The dress is swapped for my usual jeans and jumper and I rub off my inch-thick layer of make-up and leave my false eyelashes on the side of the bath.
Then I look in the mirror. Gosh, I look rotten. Like a cartoon character who’s had all her features rubbed out. And in my normal clothes I look about three sizes bigger. I am like a completely different woman. Actually, I don’t really feel like a woman at all.
Later that evening I pop down the road to buy some milk. Not a soul looks at me. I am invisible, and that makes me sad. I’ve realised that while I couldn’t be a Mad Woman every day of my life, I’m going to make an effort to be one every once in a while.
It might not be easy, but with the right undies, a good dress and a bit of slap — everyone can look like a star. Come back girdle, stockings and false eyelashes — all is forgiven!
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Steps 1-7 in order:
1. Tape (no further information available).
2. Tights to hold the hip pads in place.
3. Padding to smooth the pubis area.
4. 'Big Girl' silicone hip pads.
5. Butt shaper pants (padded).
6+7. Spanx (2 pairs).
The Queen Bee has arrived! Talking Julia from 1971. She came in mint condition, complete with original shoes and stand. She also came with her original box although she had decided to step out of it to go on display with her previous worker bee. She has a little bit of her original wrist tag left too. She no longer talks and her legs came off when I tried to force them from their frozen position but those are things I was expecting when I had bought her. I made her a pair of groovy spanx using instructions and fabric provided by Maria (thanks!). I always wanted a talking Christie from 1971, and I thought I preferred Christie to Julia. But that was before I found out about the 1971 Talking Julia. She has a similar black bubble to Christie and the same dark skin tone that I love. But she has more attitude and more importantly GUNMETAL GREY EYE SHADOW! For some reason I go bananas for gunmetal grey. I like her much more than the earlier editions of Julia (although they are still gorgeous!) and I also prefer her to Christie . And as a bonus, she seems to be cheaper than Christie! Although, not as cheap as the earlier issues of Julia. I am super excited to have her in my collection now and I have already bought her a very special outfit to wear.
Sweater top and sweater skirt
This was a very warm outfit. Perhaps too warm for six hours of speaking in an overheated room!
The velvet jacket was a total overkill. There was no way I needed it on top of a sweater and sweater skirt. Besides, I think I like the outfit better without the jacket.
Jacket, Christian Dior (vintage gift). Sweater, Takeout (thrifted). Skirt, Outlander (thrifted and gifted). Tights, Spanx. Boots, Vionic.
1. Tape (no further information available).
2. Tights to hold the hip pads in place.
3. Padding to smooth the pubis area.
4. 'Big Girl' silicone hip pads.
5. Butt shaper pants (padded).
6+7. Spanx (2 pairs).
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Fortune The Most Powerful Women
Washington, D.C., USA
4:00 PM ONE ON ONE
Sara Blakely, Founder and Inventor, SPANX
Interviewer: Mika Brzezinski, Co-host, Morning Joe, MSNBC
Photograph by Stuart Isett/Fortune Most Powerful Women
:OO SHOES!! 2 looks in this one, info packed :]
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2nd look:
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