Sock It To Me

I hate having cold feet so socks are a MUST for fall and winter.  Knee socks are best--I need to be as toasty as possible.  Cold feet make me crankier than usual, so gimme my foot mittens!

I love making colorful statements by wearing socks festooned with flying pigs, contented cows, fluffy clouds, giraffes, letters of the alphabet, stripes of every width and color, paw prints, baby chicks wearing glasses, and the see-no-evil, hear-no-evil, speak-no-evil primates. 

The best foot warmers are at Target.  Not only do they hold their own against raggedy toe nails (don‘t act like you‘ve never had them), the elastic remains snug after repeated washings so the socks don’t run down into my shoes.  You can get Target socks with spots, colors, patterns, and seasonal themes (think about a Valentine Day game of strip poker featuring their heart-adorned socks).  You’ll find bargain-priced boot socks to tuck into motorcycle boots, and over-the-knee socks to peek out from the tops of knee high boots. 

So, drop into Target and stock up on some toasted-marshmallow, fresh-out-of-the-oven, steamy-bath warmth.  Down with popsicle toes!

Today's Bodacious Rant

Small busted women unite!  It’s time to start a movement to pay only for what we use.  Everyone knows that the price of a good undergarment has jumped higher than a grasshopper on fire.  Bras that are comfy, cradle and lift the girls to a sexy silhouette often start at $40, but I don’t want to spend $66 for the Natori push up bra, $55-58 for Victoria’s Secret BioFit, or $42 for a strapless Calvin Klein.  Why should I pay more when I’m carrying less? 

Don’t misunderstand--I prefer having toddler girls, not teenagers.  They won’t head as far south.  They’re not ham-sized.  They’re not basketballs.  When I run for the bus the bounce is modest.  They don’t sway erratically when I’m dancing.  They fill out my sweaters and look downright plump in a slim fitting t-shirt.  But shouldn’t my bra be cheaper than Wendy Williams’s or Lil‘ Kim‘s?  And yes, I believe that I should get a discount because I’m not a 36D.  It’s the green thing to do!  I’m using less fabric, so the seamstress will spend less time on my bra, using less energy and reducing the maker's carbon footprint.  Right?

I recently discovered the comfort and lower prices of the Gap and Target bras.  They've got color, lace, bows, buttons, and push-up profiles just like the expensive brands.  If you are of more modest proportions, check them out--you won't be disappointed!