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I bought a dress. Or two…

February 11, 2012 by 4 Comments

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that I officially ordered my cap and gown for graduation. I have about 6 weeks to finish my dissertation before I defend it to my committee.  So where are my priorities?  Finding a graduation dress of course!  I ordered a couple of dresses the other day from this amazing website that offers very classic styles with customizable options. I ordered two because I like options, because I won’t know what I’ll be in the mood to wear, and because I’m an indecisive girl.  Once the dresses arrive I’ll be able to take them with me to find shoes, accessories, and anything else that might dress them up.  I love that both dresses have a 50′s sort of vintage look to them.  Fitting I guess for the PhD housewife.

Here is choice #1.  I love that I can add a cute cardigan and some accessories and it’ll go from classic to fancy.

Here is Option #2.  I actually had flared sleeves added to the dress because I’m not necessarily a sleeveless kind of gal.

Here’s where I need help – what shoes do I wear?  I’ll be in a graduation robe and walking across the stage so shoes need to be practical yet cute.  Plus, I’ll be squeezing my butt into pantyhose so any shoes need to be closed-toe. I’m also kind of an accessorizing moron so I have no idea what kinds of necklaces to put with either dress.  So what do you think?  I’m open to any and all fashion advice here!

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A Riddle Of Sorts

July 20, 2009 by 6 Comments
What do you get when you take a stay-at-home mommy that recently rediscovered the fact that she’s actually a girl and is supposed to wear more than yoga pants and Old Navy t-shirts and do things that don’t revolve around diaper genies, craft time, and play dates and mix it with the anxiety of the first ever trip away from the kids that didn’t involve surgery or birth and an accidental stop at an outlet mall on the way home from a child’s birthday party?



Why, 3 pairs of pants, 2 dresses, 4 shirts, two handbags, 1 pair of heels, and a Linkin Park After Midnight Pedicure.

Who knew!?
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I’m virtually sexy

June 11, 2008 by 5 Comments

In my hunt for the perfect mommy wardrobe full of comfortable and classic clothes I stumbled upon something rather interesting. It’s the Lands End virtual model.

I have to be honest, this tool is great! Most parents know that shopping for clothes with kids is nearly impossibly. Furthermore, moms know that trying on clothes is a necessity after having babies. Nothing is in the right place, gravity has played a joke on parts of us, and firmness is something that does not exist anymore. Add all that to shopping with kids and you have the makings of a rather pissed off and depressing day. This virtual model allows me to try everything on right on the computer.

For the model to be accurate you do have to enter some measurements and features and stuff, but it really is very cool. It can even recommend sizes that you should order based on your measurements.

The best part: swimsuits! I was actually able to try on numerous suits and see which one I liked without the dressing room humiliation that often comes with this task. Throw in the fact that no bikini line maintenance is necessary and you’ve got a relaxed shopper.

Plus, I can give myself a kick ass body without any of that exercise or healthy eating stuff. The joys of technology!

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I’m virtually sexy

June 11, 2008 by Leave a Comment

In my hunt for the perfect mommy wardrobe full of comfortable and classic clothes I stumbled upon something rather interesting. It’s the Lands End virtual model.

I have to be honest, this tool is great! Most parents know that shopping for clothes with kids is nearly impossibly. Furthermore, moms know that trying on clothes is a necessity after having babies. Nothing is in the right place, gravity has played a joke on parts of us, and firmness is something that does not exist anymore. Add all that to shopping with kids and you have the makings of a rather pissed off and depressing day. This virtual model allows me to try everything on right on the computer.

For the model to be accurate you do have to enter some measurements and features and stuff, but it really is very cool. It can even recommend sizes that you should order based on your measurements.

The best part: swimsuits! I was actually able to try on numerous suits and see which one I liked without the dressing room humiliation that often comes with this task. Throw in the fact that no bikini line maintenance is necessary and you’ve got a relaxed shopper.

Plus, I can give myself a kick ass body without any of that exercise or healthy eating stuff. The joys of technology!

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