How to keep your boobs and/or bra straps from showing
July 22, 2010 by Miss Britt
Filed under Style
You, too, can enjoy plunging necklines and backless dresses!
I was on the phone with my mom recently while I was shopping and mentioned to her that I was looking to pick up fashion tape.
“What’s that?” she asked. I teased her a little, but wasn’t really surprised. Fashion tape isn’t something I learned about from my mother, who prefers barefeet to pretty shoes.
That same day, I was in a well known lingerie store and asked the sales woman if they had any fashion or lingerie tape on hand.
“Is that the stuff that holds your boobs together?” she asked.
I had no idea how few women were familiar with (or consequently use, I imagine) fashion tape.
Ladies, allow me to introduce all of you to the magic of not having your bra strap hanging out. And never again uploading pictures from your daughter’s birthday party only to find that you are flashing the camera in 90% of the photos. Some varieties even claim to be able to hold a hem, but I’ve never tried that myself.
Fashion tape, also known as lingerie tape or flash tape, is basically double-sided tape. Except this tape is strong enough to hold garments in place and delicate enough to stick to your body or garments without causing any damage.
Here’s how it works: you stick a piece of the tape to your bra strap, for example. You then remove the backing from the other side of the tape, and press your shirt to the tape, ensuring that it stays just so until you remove the tape. No more sliding, slipping or gaping!
Fashion tape can come in pre-cut strips, but I prefer it in a tape dispenser similar to what you buy your scotch tape in. This lets me get exactly as much as I need and no more.
Finding fashion tape in a store can be tricky. I bought my most recent roll from the lingerie department at Macy’s. Check the lingerie section, near where they have those odd strapless water bras and such (you know what I’m talking about, or you will when you see it).
Online, try:
- Mini Flash Tape Dispenser
– $7.99 from HerRoom
- Commando Double Stick Tape Matchbooks (pre-cut kind)
– $10 from BareNecessities
- Gal Pal Everything Tape
– $6.50 from Drugstore.com
- Fashion Forms Dress & Lingerie Tape with Dispenser
$3 + shipping via Macy’s on Amazon (this is what I have, and I love it)
Fashion Tape Gift Idea: Get Outta Town Diva Kit – $34.99
Includes fashion tape, lint removers and other fashion-fixes to take on the road with you.
Laptop Backpack Bag – I am in LOVE.
July 17, 2009 by Miss Britt
Filed under Media, Style
A friend of mine recently mentioned that carrying a laptop through an airport is much easier with a laptop backpack, as opposed to a shoulder bag. I’m headed for Chicago next week for the BlogHer conference and had kind of been dreading hauling my laptop around for four days.
The laptop backpack seemed like the perfect solution for my aching shoulders and back.
I jumped on Twitter and asked if anyone had any recommendations for good laptop backpacks. Within seconds, @ShredderFeeder told me about his Swiss Army bag and @Laci_Loo told me about a laptop backpack on sale at Amazon. As luck would have it, it was a SwissGear bag (which I am almost positive is what Swiss Army bag means) that was on sale!
My new SwissGear laptop backpack arrived this week.
Affordable Fashion Trend: Statement Necklaces
June 22, 2009 by Miss Britt
Filed under Style
I hate trends that require a total wardrobe overhaul.
As a rule, I tend to avoid any fashion trend that means throwing out the contents of my closet and starting from scratch.
One of my favorite trends right now is the rush towards “statement necklaces”.
What the hell is a statement necklace?
Simply, and redundantly, put – it’s a necklace that makes a statement. In other words, it’s a large necklace that says “Hey! Look at me! I’m the focus of this outfit!”
But we’re not talking hanging expensive jewels around your neck. No, what makes this trend so great – and accessible – is how affordable it is to follow. Think costume jewelry.
Statement jewelry makes your existing wardrobe more versatile. You can take neutral pieces and add color with a necklace – or change the entire feel of an outfit just by swapping out your jewelry.
You can find unique costume jewelry – including great necklaces – anywhere from flea markets to department stores. I’ve actually found that plus sized women’s clothing stores tend to be the best places to find really great stand out necklaces, though I have no idea why. (I suspect it’s because they’ve figured out before the rest of us that drawing attention towards a great neckline is an easy way to detract attention from other parts of our bodies.)
Follow me over the jump for a few examples of statement necklaces that are perfectly in line with today’s top fashion trends…
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas – Personalized Gifts With Your Name On It
April 14, 2009 by Miss Britt
Filed under Gift Guides
Yesterday I kicked off the Mother’s Day Gift Guide series with a look at top holiday gift ideas for women to eat.
Today we’re going sappy and sentimental. And what is more sappy and sentimental than a Mother’s Day Gift that you can put your name on? It’s like homemade but better because the materials won’t attract bugs.
Heart Bookmark by Things Remembered
$12.00
Yeah, $12. My mom is one of those people who still reads real live actual books made of paper. This is something thoughtful and pretty and useful that most readers don’t think to actually buy for themselves.
Cocktail Rings – Because They’re Fabulous
April 6, 2009 by Miss Britt
Filed under Style
Bought this in Savannah, GA
One of my favorite ways to make a fashion statement is with a great cocktail ring.
Nina Garcia lists a cocktail ring as one of the essential elements of style in her book The One Hundred.
And Nina Garcia knows her shit.
A cocktail ring is basically an oversized ring. It’s perfectly acceptable, and actually prefered, to go with a fake.
What I love about a cocktail ring is that it takes absolutely no effort and it makes a big statement. It says you tried, without having to actually try.
And did I mention they’re cheap?
(See examples for as little as $5 after the jump!)
Cheap Purses For Spring
March 23, 2009 by Miss Britt
Filed under Style
My favorite spring purse
It’s officially spring.
I love when the seasons change and we get to put away the clothing and accessories we’re starting to get tired of and go shopping for new things.
For me, spring and summer fashions are all about light and bright. I think of sunshine and being outdoors, and my wardrobe and accessories reflect a more playful attitude.
One of the first things I do when the seasons change is go shopping for new purses.
And my favorite kind of purses are cheap purses. Scratch that. Cheap, cute purses are my favorites.
