DO THIS DON'T: Wear Lots Of Layers In The Summertime. Sometimes I will entertain the idea of leaving Florida, of moving somewhere that will make Ed happier because it has actual seasons instead of hurricane season and tourist season.
Boston is a natural when the idea comes up because I have a bunch of friends there, including Lesley. She's an awesome friend because she supports these moving fancies and promises to make me her layering padawan so I won't die of cold weather. I seriously think I would still die of cold weather though. Snow, y'all. I have no idea how people live with it. But JUST IN CASE, I have started practicing my own Florida version of layering, inspired in large part by the European idea of "lagenlook" -- which means, essentially, layering. Layering often feels weird and awful to me -- I have some sensory issues and bunchy or twisted clothes will literally freak me right out of being able to concentrate on anything else. Thus, here are the things I have learned about layering in my independent study of the concept. 1. 2. The Queer Fat Femme Guide to Preventing Chub Rub aka Thigh Chafing. New additions to this post added August 23, 2013!
See the bottom! My mailbag yielded this great question from a reader. Your Travel Questions, Answered. Your Makeup Removal Questions, Answered. SExpand This week's Beauty 101 is focusing on makeup removal and making sure cosmetics are used safely.
You had questions; your fellow readers have come through with the answers. Thanks to everyone who sent in their tips: though I can't use them all, due to space issues, they are all appreciated. Remember: these are tips sent in by your fellow readers, so in dealing with skin care, if you have serious concerns, it might be best to consult a dermatologist before changing your routine. With that in mind, here are a few helpful hints from your fellow commenters: On Makeup Removal: From commenter some obscure reference: As others here have said, it's absolutely essential to remove all of your makeup every night.
From commenter footnotegirl: Eye makeup tip: Instead of purchasing expensive eye make up remover, you can generally use your moisturizer for almost all eyemakeup removal needs, even waterproof stuff. From commenter mchll: Best cheap makeup remover (works on waterproof stuff): olive oil. Plus Size Short Wedding Dresses. Um, brrr?
It’s gotten pretty chilly here as of late (well, some days, anyway), which means that while I ought to be thinking about the cold-weather wedding dresses brides will be wearing a year from now at their autumn weddings, I’m actually thinking about shorty gowns that might be more appropriate for springtime. With that in mind, here are six sweet short wedding dresses to help us all remember that warm weather will come again.
My fave is the right-hand strapless taffeta sheath in the middle row, which is sold by David’s Bridal of all places. The other dresses come from all over the Internet, from PS Bridal Online to Igigi to Kiyonna to Bella Chic to Plus Size Now. Thousand Dollar Shoes on a Hundred Dollar Budget. I get a lot of people who ask me how I manage to have the things I do –particularly my shoes– with the job I have.
Now ignoring for a moment that it’s kind of a rude question, I do have a bit of wisdom to share as to how I managed to amass a shoe collection worth more than what I earn in a year without hooking, selling my kidneys or getting into credit card debt. While finding thousand dollar shoes for a hundred dollars is a bit on the ambitious side of things, if you follow my lead (and learn from my mistakes) you will be well on your way to your own enviable shoe salon.
Here goes: Know what’s out there. There is life outside Louboutin. For every brand that gets namechecked and overexposed there are dozens of smaller houses making shoes just as interesting and luxurious, who have the talent and the quality, but not the advertising budget. Know what you like. As you expose yourself to more designers (uh, as it were) you’ll also get a better feel for who and what you like. The Proper Care And Feeding Of Your Shoes. Miss Plumcake at Villa Plumcake. Golly!
When I updated the Manolo for the Big Girl facebook page (which I SWEAR I’m going to start using again. Scout’s honor) I had no idea I’d get so many messages about my outfit. Okay, it was more like four, but that’s four more than I expected and because I love to love you babies, I thought I’d do a little featurette for those wanting to reproduce the Miss Plumcake at Villa Plumcake look at home. I’m not shy by any stretch of the imagination, but I don’t often do this sort of thing. It comes across as a little self-indulgent, even for me. Also, just in case you were wondering, that’s not weird nipple action, I’m just pretty sure I had my keys in my bra. Here’s how to get the look: HAT This is the exact hat in the photo, a crushable, abuseable, practically indestructible white fabric and wire sunhat. I removed the ribbon and adjusted the brim into more of a portrait shape for maximum Joan Collins effect and wore it almost every day. So there you have it: Miss Plumcake at Villa Plumcake.
Fatkini 2012. I just got back from a fantastic trip to Vegas with my boyfriend (don't worry, no drive-through wedding)!
We had the best time, and of course I couldn't wait for an excuse to break out this year's bikini. I wore a vintage-inspired black and white striped one from SimplyBe that makes my enormous boobs look even bigger but I don't care--I loved the pattern too much to pass it up! Harold and the Purple Crayon. Welcome, welcome to Once Upon a Thread!!!
Well Played, Reese Witherspoon. Well Played, Helen Mirren.