Sunkist Feet

Who could resist these orange patent leather Unisa sandals?  This is one of my amazing finds at The Wardrobe Boutique. These adorable sandals were brand new and available to the foot-baring public for only $20!  The tropical popsicle-orange is intense but a surprisingly neutral color, and the style rocks cropped pants, maxis, shorts, and casual dresses.  They’re beach ready, whether you’re headed to the Italian Riviera or Wildwood.  I can practically smell the Banana Boat suntan lotion!

Resale Superstar

I love having a hidden stash of treasures that were curated by sorting through piles of donated unusables.  Sensational shoes, beautiful bags, dazzling dresses, and spectacular shirts from The Wardrobe Boutique fill my cramped closets.  I’ve gotten some incredible deals there that are almost too good to be legal.

Casual Friday posts over the next few weeks will feature an amazing item that I scored from the Boutique during the last few months. Enjoy!

Don’t Tell Me Your Secrets

Ladies, ladies, ladies!  It’s hot. The air is thick and spongey. Extra layers can be uncomfortable, but it’s kinda important to wear underwear during the summer.  Manage your assets!  Stop the spillage, slippage, and seepage!

We all love strapless—it’s sexy and cool—but make sure that the ta-tas aren’t too-too. If the top of your dress barely contains your gifts, consider buying the next size up or make an adorable fitted lace cami or funky racerback tank your first layer.

Strapless bras don’t have to be those uncomfortable bandeaus that flatten your figure into a uniboob.  Strapless bras that lift and flatter, add or subtract, can be found everywhere at every price point.

If your dress is white or sheer make sure that the color of your undies match your flesh. How many times have I seen fuchsia panties under a white dress?  Eliminate panty lines with a pair of cute boy shorts.  Trust me, they are way more comfortable than fanny floss, and also work well under a slinky knit dress.

Look sleek, not sloppy, in the sizzling heat.  Keep your cool by wearing the right pieces.

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!

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Wow!  Has it really been 50 years?  Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s entranced us and canonized the LBD as the ultimate in sophistication and glamour.  Ms. Hepburn’s absolutely divine Givenchy wardrobe has been an inspiration to many fashionistas.

Who hasn’t gotten an instant shot of glam from oversized black sunglasses, a sun blocking statement hat, kitten heels, or layers of pearls? With this stuff in your closet, do you really need anything else?