they do come up a bit short but it's probably just how they are

4/29/2012 6:51:23 PM

Well, I think her eyebrows look fine and I never noticed that they weren't 'ideal'.

4/29/2012 7:51:00 PM

lol of course you do....you're dating her

plus you had no clue what "ideal" was

4/29/2012 7:53:10 PM

No matter what, do not draw them in to be "ideal."

4/29/2012 7:55:26 PM

oh god

yeah don't do that

4/29/2012 7:56:01 PM

Why not? Now I feel inadequate.

4/29/2012 7:59:50 PM

the only time i've used any type of pencil on my eyebrow has been to draw on a good eyebrow then tweeze all the hair outside of where i've marked.

4/29/2012 8:01:56 PM

I use a pencil or brow powder to fill mine in sometimes because I have thin (not a thin line) brows

but that's it

I should have used it last night...see how thin


[Edited on April 29, 2012 at 8:05 PM. Reason : e]

4/29/2012 8:04:28 PM

I use a brow pencil when I make a grave error and pluck a crucial brow hair so then i gotta cover a tiny bald patch

4/29/2012 8:11:50 PM

haha baldy eyebrows

4/29/2012 8:12:45 PM

And with my pale ass skin and my dark ass eyebrows--holy bald patch lady!! It's blinding!!

4/29/2012 8:15:55 PM

I need to get mine waxed again, they grow so fast!

got them done april 5th


and now they look just awful.

4/30/2012 12:23:31 AM

I wish mine were naturally full and dark like that. I have weirdly sparse brows, so I fill em in with powder, but never draw outside of the actual hairs.

4/30/2012 5:30:50 AM

^^ I'm jealous of your canes shirt. it's cute

So does/has anybody used bras from Soma? I'm considering going there in search of a good strapless, though I could probably use some regular t-shirt bras too. All mine are old

5/1/2012 9:16:19 AM

Thank you! It's from wal mart

My newest set of bras is from target, the duo dry sports bras. I really love them. I need new real bras though.

5/1/2012 9:30:09 AM

I love Target bras. All my current ones are from Target. I have gotten things from Soma, and they are generally very high quality. I haven't tried the bras though.

5/1/2012 9:39:37 AM

must be nice

5/1/2012 9:41:35 AM

I need good suggestions for a spanx like strapless bodice for the weddin'

I need something that will fit a sweetheart neckline... Any suggestions?

5/1/2012 9:43:07 AM

My dress came with undergarments to fit it, but I might want to get something sleeker.

5/1/2012 9:45:21 AM

My dress came from a consignment shop so I didn't get jack with it

I'm thinking something like this might have to be it, plus a strapless bra...




I have just had a problem with spanx rolling up in the past :/

5/1/2012 9:46:39 AM

too small if they roll

5/1/2012 9:47:29 AM

That's what my friend said - but I'm frustrated because the only area they're too small are in my thighs, but in the waist they're not too small at all BAH

I like this one more because of the straps




I guess since its stretchy material it shouldn't get too "big" in the waist, right? Meaning if I go a size up for just my thunder thighs?

5/1/2012 9:49:21 AM

Quote :

"I need good suggestions for a spanx like strapless bodice for the weddin' I need something that will fit a sweetheart neckline... Any suggestions?"

it's a may wedding right? i don't know how many layers your dress has (even though it is a tea length), but i decided against the spanx after my portait (in april) as i got sooooo hot. which was a good thing as our wedding day (1st weekend in june) was the same as it was in april.

if it's a must, if there's a lighter version of spanx i'd get that so you don't roast.

5/1/2012 9:51:55 AM

damnit I was trying to not go on a spanx rant

sam the one you posted with the straps (slim cognito) is way thick and it doesn't hold it's shape as much over the course of a night. It's really stretchy so if you can go down a size i would suggest it. Your thunder thighs won't show under that dress even if it does "cut" into them a little.

the first one you showed looks like their skinny britches collection. They're really thin and great for summer, but only offer minimal slimming. I would suggest them to the ladies that really didn't need anything, but kept screaming I WANT SPANX FOR MY DRESS. They do more smoothing than anything, so they're great to have that layer when you don't want to constrict your inner organs lol.

The orginal spanx that come in the pantyhose like packaging would be a good middle ground I think. They hold in well, but aren't too think you'll die being outside for too long.

I can seriously go into more detail if you want later....hope that helps

5/1/2012 10:03:10 AM

Are the skinny britches good for keeping thighs from rubbing together? I dont need anything to hold my fat in on my thighs and butt cuz i have a ball gown. My undergarment is a corsetty thing with built in bra.

5/1/2012 10:09:02 AM

i wore a super thick one that went from just under the bra to mid-thigh ish (like that one pictured above) under my wedding dress, for my outdoor june wedding. i tried on spanx and a couple of other pantyhose-type ones, but they just didn't cut it & rolled down/up when i moved. i'm a very hot natured person & was actually fine in it. i don't remember being hot or sweaty. it was about $20 & i got at belk here in rocky mount. it has little strips of really tacky/sticky stuff at the top & bottom to keep it in place. doesn't show under anything. i wear it a lot under other dresses still (when i'm not pregnant). i love that thing.

5/1/2012 10:12:07 AM

lol elise we've been over that

yeah they're really good for the thigh rubbing (and come in fun colors)

5/1/2012 10:13:49 AM

I thought we had last year. Hot pink could be fun under a wedding dress

5/1/2012 10:14:57 AM

I wore one (not Spanx brand) just over my waist for smoothing. It was hot, uncomfortable, and unnecessary. I took it off as soon as the ceremony was over.

5/1/2012 10:33:56 AM

Erica could you suggest a good brand or store to go to pick out a high quality strapless bra that scoops lower in the back. i don't need any spanx or corset stuff.....just a braaaa

5/1/2012 12:11:03 PM

prob The Bra Patch

1603 North Market Drive
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 876-8677

http://www.thebrapatch.com/

5/1/2012 12:13:22 PM

I was mainly looking for something that would smooth me out more than anything - the dress I have still shows my tummy some, and I doubt it'll be completely flat in 18 days even after working out tons :/ and I definitely don't want something thick - mainly just something that is smoothing and keeps my thighs from running together (I don't want anything to cut their size down because I like them )

And yeah, the first one was from the skinny britches collection. Hmm. So maybe that's the best one? I guess if I get way hot I can just take them off way easily - benefit of having a tea length dress I suppose

5/1/2012 3:16:14 PM

So I just tried polka dots on my nails for the first time. Not that hard at all but I am not completely certain they came out as well as I anticipated. What say y'all?

5/1/2012 4:49:41 PM

maybe it would look better if the colorway was reversed

5/1/2012 4:53:12 PM

agreed

5/1/2012 4:57:30 PM

I need medium/jewel toned collared button downs by tomorrow morning. I'm thinking Ann Taylor is a safe bet. Anywhere else I can get in and out quickly, and that carries darker button downs? (All of mine are pastels).

5/1/2012 4:59:52 PM

jcrew
beneton
express
sometimes gap

just thinking of places that aren't scared of color

5/1/2012 5:05:11 PM

J Crew is a good one. I was told not Express (I love their button downs), because they can be "too tight" around the top.

5/1/2012 5:09:19 PM

New York and Company. Just bought a bunch of jewel tone sleeveless blouses there (to wear under cardigans), not sure if they have the same colors for blouses with sleeves though.

5/1/2012 5:10:56 PM

I could see that

[Edited on May 1, 2012 at 5:11 PM. Reason : ^I forget about that store]

5/1/2012 5:11:13 PM

Don't need sleeves. It's under a suit jacket, so that's perfect.

5/1/2012 5:11:43 PM

@ Green Jay & Diva

Is this better? Same colors, just reversed. I think the dark green is actually too dark. I'm really pale, so I shy away from solid dark colors :-/

5/1/2012 5:20:10 PM

way better

and for what it's worth, it looks black to me (even darker) and I like it....the contrast is way better than having the white nails which make you look even more pale actually

5/1/2012 5:24:24 PM

great! thanks

I love having yall here to help me with these things .. I'd be so lost otherwise

5/1/2012 5:31:28 PM

I have 2 jewel toned button downs from Banana

5/1/2012 6:23:44 PM

Quote :

"The disposable cups are way harder to remove from what I have heard. The best part of the diva cup is that you can put it in before your period starts, unlike a tampon. No more risk of turning your pants into a nasty mess! I would easily pay much more for the cup than tampons because it makes my life so much easier. "

I can think of 10 ways the divacup would NOT make your life easier.

Quote :

"You empty it twice a day, otherwise it's almost like I'm not having my period."

Versus changing a tampon 3-4 times a day? I don't even get what you're saying here, if you are in fact making a comparison with using tammies.

5/2/2012 1:21:54 AM

I think these would be cuter than spanx under a wedding dress

5/2/2012 4:58:55 AM

luckily spanx has a "luxe" line that's actually pretty to look at

good thing is, lots of other brands are aboard the train of pretty yet functional shapewear too!

they even have their assets line at target rocking some pretty lace

5/2/2012 7:31:05 AM

the quote re: diva cup reminded me to order one. i hope i like it cause i'd really love to never buy tampons again.

5/2/2012 5:17:04 PM

Thanks to DivaBaby19 for letting me send her pics of myself in dressing rooms and always texting me back when I think I am about to make a fashion mistake!!!

5/2/2012 6:08:03 PM