Boots are fine, but put on some black tights

too much with that matching color



[Edited on January 5, 2012 at 10:00 PM. Reason : it almost looks clownish with the large polka dots, vibrant color, and matching vibrant tights]

1/5/2012 9:51:48 PM

The tights, boots, and dress are all black. Sorry the photo doesn't reflect that.

1/5/2012 10:00:49 PM

it looks purple lol

[Edited on January 5, 2012 at 10:03 PM. Reason : if its all black, you're good....gah that's wild how NOT BLACK it looks]

1/5/2012 10:02:20 PM

that dress is black? are you sure?

1/5/2012 10:04:52 PM

I am 100 percent sure it's black!

1/5/2012 11:50:26 PM

camera flash (or other bright lighting) + a reddish black = purple

plus you're seeing the contrast between black leather and black fabric

1/6/2012 7:09:35 AM

Quote :

"Hey Ladies, forgive me for not searching the whole thread to see if someone posted about this, but does anyone know of a good salon in Durham where I can get good/healthy (as healthy as it can be) color correction or stripping? My natural color is dark blond / light brown, but I've been dying in super dark brown for the past few years and I'm tired of the upkeep. When I have about an inch of natural grown in, it looks grey My hair's pretty long and I'd like to keep the length, otherwise I would just chop it off (it grows so fast that I should re-color my hair more often than I care to do). In the future, I think I'll stick with not so permanent color or low lights. Thanks for all your help!"

http://www.samandbills.com/

I really like this place, see if they can do stuff like that

1/6/2012 9:10:31 AM

question about tights...

i have some footless tights that are black. i'd like to wear them with a dress & heels but im concerned about how much the exposed ankle "dresses down" the outfit

also what if the dress is 3/4 sleeve? i don't want to look like my clothes are to small (exposed ankles & forearms) & all choppy like

1/6/2012 10:05:24 AM

^ would need a picture, bc it depends, but by the sound of it it might look like all your clothes shrank in the wash.

1/6/2012 10:07:30 AM

how long is the dress and how high are the heels?

1/6/2012 10:09:31 AM

it all depends on the cut of the dress and the style of your shoes

1/6/2012 10:11:22 AM

ugh DETAILS

i will take some pics so we can come to a conclusion

1/6/2012 10:33:08 AM

i think footless tights and hooker heels are cute in general

1/6/2012 12:27:39 PM

I want some hipster glasses.



I'm leaning towards the first one.

DECIDE MY LIFE LADIES

1/6/2012 4:06:42 PM

1 or 4 if you're going for hipster

reminds me...I need to order mine from Warby Parker this weekend

1/6/2012 4:08:40 PM

IMO the 2nd pair look the best, 1st and 4rth (while more hipster-esque) are too big for my taste... the trend is sort of , but they all look good on ya

1/6/2012 4:23:29 PM

Get #1

DO IT

1/6/2012 4:36:30 PM

Anyone up? I need new undies! My ass is shrinking but it is still big. I need comfy drawers, cuz I run around after children all day. Will be wearing them under jeans mostly.

1/7/2012 12:40:15 AM

I know they're not the most popular by ANY means, but I have discovered (and LOVE) Aeropostale's undies!!! Mainly their bikinis.....



but I would say stay away from the briefs, thyey look more comfy and like they would cover more, but they LIE!!!! haha


Yes, they are younger looking and not very adult-like....but like I said they are soooooo comfortable and you can get 3 for $12.

Just another option.

1/7/2012 8:09:26 AM

I LOVE Hanes hipsters! They're cotton, super soft, hold up better than any other underwear Ive had (used to only wear VS), and come in a billion different colors & patterns. They have them at target. 3 pack for $8ish. I buy out the outlet store's supply when we go to Smithfield too.

1/7/2012 8:44:13 AM

They are stupidly overpriced, but I LOVE the under armour undies. Particularly the mesh boy short and active hipsters. Very comfortable and don't ride up (ever!).

1/7/2012 8:54:30 AM

Where do I get the under armor ones? And hanes are one of my staples. I will look at aeroposttale, but im not sure if i can wear them. I barely fit in to their jeans. Big ass and hips are not in style.

1/7/2012 9:44:55 AM

I too love Hanes hipsters. Also used to only buy VS, but I have seen the Hanes light.

I still buy VS bras though but it's been awhile. Still nursing so I have pea in the pod nursing bras which are sooooo comfy. the target brand do not fit me as well, but I have some of those too.

1/7/2012 9:47:13 AM

Before I got too fat to wear them, I lived in Victoria Secret's cotton bikinis.

1/7/2012 9:47:26 AM

^^i left VS bras when the straps started making my skin break out in a rash. i now buy only maidenform t shirt bras

1/7/2012 9:48:49 AM

I pretty much exclusively wear Champion's C9 seamless sports bras from Target.

Yes, they squash my boobies down and give me a uniboob, but I don't care. They're just too comfy.

1/7/2012 9:51:45 AM

i am partial to aerie. I love their hipsters

1/7/2012 9:52:43 AM

I really like Gap Body underwear, though I only ever seem to buy them out of the clearance bins (so about $2.50 a pop).

1/7/2012 10:44:35 AM

I'll be going out shopping soon! I think I will try to get a pair of hanky pankies, like db19 suggested, and then a pair of those under armor ones, and then a pack of hanes. I'll try out the fancy ones, and if I like them I'll get more next paycheck.

1/7/2012 11:04:37 AM

I could never find a pair of underwear that fit correctly/didn't ride up/no VPL... so I just stopped wearing them. It works for me since I wear gym clothes 99% of the time and pants with cotton gussets are easy to come by.

Also, I ordered the first pair of glasses. Should be here in 2 weeks!

1/7/2012 2:32:57 PM

I need to try GAP body pannies

I keep wanting to get a pair when I'm there, but I always say no. Next time I'll check them out

1/7/2012 2:43:08 PM

I just got glasses for the first time in my life, and I thought I was super dorky at first with them, but now I kind of like it. The frames I got were some deep red Versace ones from LensCrafters.

My eyes are ridiculous though, apparently one in nearsighted and the other one is farsighted?



[Edited on January 7, 2012 at 4:39 PM. Reason : .]

1/7/2012 4:39:23 PM

Quote :

"Where do I get the under armor ones?"

I buy mine online, because it's easier than fighting the crowds to go shopping here. I think most sporting goods stores carry them (modell's, dicks, sports authority...)


^I had to do the same thing back in august! my left eye is ok (just a tad near sighted) but my right eye is all sorts of screwy. oh well :shrug: also, your frames are cute

1/7/2012 7:04:35 PM

How do the under armours run size wise? Id like to order a pair. I got a pair of warners (super comfy) and a two pack of barely there (pretty comfy) at kohls, and two pair of hanky pankies, one with a wide band and one with a normal band (possibly my new favorites), at dillards. The wide band was not worth the extra dollar bucks. The regular hanky pankies rock, and hopefully I will still be singing their praises tomorrow after wearing them at work for 6 hours tomorrow.

1/7/2012 8:07:02 PM

Yay I'm glad you like them!!!

1/7/2012 8:20:51 PM

It took FOREVER to find them. Finally found one table at dillards. If they are still comfy after work tomorrow I am going back to buy a three pack. My butt will be happy...my wallet will not.

1/7/2012 8:23:41 PM

Check online for sales. I never buy them full price :-)

If you keep them out the dryer, they'll last forever. I'm bad about that which is why I bought like 7 new pairs recently.

1/7/2012 8:29:31 PM

Do I need to use that fancy under britches detergent on them?

1/7/2012 8:31:13 PM

If you have it, use it. If not just make sure you put em in a laundry bag and just hang em up to dry.

1/7/2012 8:38:44 PM

Whoo just got 2 $180 dresses, a jacket and a top for 135

1/7/2012 8:45:08 PM

I am going to be my cousin's maid of honor this summer. She doesn't care too much about my dress so long as it's floor-length and navy. David's Bridal dresses suck (not a blanket statement; I've looked at all the ones they have now and don't like them), but I am hoping to not spend a ton more than their price range on one (so like $100-150). Any recommended places to look?

And on a funny note: http://www.simplydresses.com/dresses/dress_by_event/military_ball

[Edited on January 7, 2012 at 8:55 PM. Reason : .]

1/7/2012 8:49:39 PM

^^good deal

^that's so scary because of the different shades of navy....I would have just picked a designer and let them find the dress they like

But you should hit up a tux rental place that also sells bridesmaids dresses....I almost bought a dress from Savvy for the Jimmy V this year....it was a ball gown and was only $180 so I bet you can find a good gown for 100-150

http://www.savvincgowns.com/

I almost got this dress in black....I kinda still want it
http://www.morilee.com/bridesmaids/bridesmaids/261

[Edited on January 7, 2012 at 9:03 PM. Reason : photo didn't work]

1/7/2012 8:56:03 PM

If the wedding is more casual and summery , and if you wait a couple months the fantastically comfy cotton maxi dresses will be back in the stores. I am sure you could find one in navy.

1/7/2012 8:56:40 PM

I'm not stuck on $150 or anything, but I know long gowns can get pretty $$, and since she doesn't really care, I don't want to try to break the bank. I do need to check with her before I just go out and buy one, but she pretty much said she trusts me since she isn't too much of a girly girl to care about which dress we go with. I don't know if she has a particular shade of navy in mind, but I doubt it.

[Edited on January 7, 2012 at 8:59 PM. Reason : don't want to go cotton. I would love to get one I can wear to the Marine ball in November too]

1/7/2012 8:58:08 PM

Ah. The prom dress stores in the mall should be opening up pretty soon. You could check some of those out.

1/7/2012 9:01:05 PM

From Diva's lead, I like these

1/7/2012 9:22:54 PM

1 and 3 (only because I don't like halters...though that one isn't awful)

1 seems like Skwink the most

1/7/2012 9:24:52 PM

I just sent her a list of ones I like. Also included these:

1/7/2012 10:01:10 PM

Ohhhh that black one shoulder dress is my winner! So cute

1/7/2012 10:04:59 PM

The very first one, the navy one in the second set and the black one shoulder! They will also look excellent on you, lovely Tara.

1/7/2012 10:07:50 PM