Bras by Wacoal are some of the most comfortable that I’ve ever tried which makes their lacy ones my go-to choice when I want something romantic without sacrificing fit or comfort. I decided to verify my findings by giving one to my mom, who has never worn Warcoal before and who never wears lace.
My mom’s the kind of lady who would wear plain cotton sports bras all year around if she could get away with it, so she was a little skeptical when I showed up asking her to test the Lusicious Lace Underwire Bra. However, only two minutes after she put it on she decided that she “really liked it” and a couple hours later, declared that she was obsessed because the straps didn’t fall off! Now I giggle when I think about her collection of the world’s most boring bras and then this great piece from Wacoal. Warcoal is great for fuller figured women because they have so much support and perfect for mature women because they add flirtatiousness without the over-the-top sexiness. Bare Necessities has an entire collection on sale right now which makes it easy to get your mom one too (or yourself) for the holidays.
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December 21st, 2008
by perfumed
I burn a lot of candles, so I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting scents to add to my home fragrance rotation. I recently discovered Delirium & Co., a company that makes candles “inspired by idealistic periods in history.” Divided into two categories, The Silver Period and The Blue Period, the candles all come in handmade translucent reflective glass containers (it looks very elegant sitting on my counter) and are housed in a chic silver or blue box.
I’ve been burning Delicate Bouquet, a scent that’s a blend of lilac, lily of the valley, white jasmine, peach flower, and ylang ylang. It’s from The Silver Period collection, which is described as “an enveloping scent of fragrances that invoke beauty, glamour, elegance and style.” (Think Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe). It’s a light, feminine scent - floral, but not overwhelmingly so. It reminds me of taking a walk on a spring day, when the flowers are all blooming again after a long winter. Other scents in The Silver Period include Sensual Camellia, Pear & Violet, and China Tea (which sounds delicious with its mix of bergamot, ceylon tea, citrus accord, tea blossoms, raspberry and seaside moss).
The Blue Period is made up of darker, mysterious scents, like Royal Amber and Sweet Tobacco, and is meant to “invoke a time of long ago European splendor, capturing the essence of royalty and sophistication, a time when men were brave, suave and chivalrous.” (I’m dying to try the Suede & Smoke scent - it sounds like the perfect candle to burn during a snowstorm).
For more information on Delirium & Co. candles, visit deliriumandcompany.com.
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December 21st, 2008
by productwhore
TDO History Lesson: I recently went to visit this country, which has the second largest population, is the world’s largest mango producer, and has won 5 Miss World and 2 Miss Universe titles. Which country is it?
a. China
b. Russia
c. Venezuela
d. India
e. Brazil
The answer? India, choice D - home to one of the most well-known monuments to honor true love, a population of 1.3 billion people, and a burgeoning film industry. A few college friends and I recently had the opportunity to visit here to attend the wedding of one of our dear friends, and the trip was everything we could have hoped for: sensory overload, romantic, and beautiful. The wedding itself was a three day virtual extravaganza of whirlwind dancing, Indian silk outfits, white horses, and delish food, but the story of the grandeur that is Indian weddings is to be described in a post on Thursday. (more…)
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December 21st, 2008
by joie
I have so many products, sometimes I think that it would be impossible to try anything else that impressed me. And every single time I think that, I inevitably find a new product shortly after that that makes me excited all over again. My current new product obsession is the HollywoodSecrets Five-Minute Eye Transformation.
Described as “a laser, Botox, scalpel and 8 hours rest in a Q-tip,” this quick and easy beauty solution makes your skin tighter and your wrinkles far less noticeable in as fast as 5 minutes - and it lasts for over 8 hours, making it perfect to apply before a big event or for an important day at work. The product is incredibly easy to apply. It comes in a tiny little tube with what looks like a Q-tip at the end. All you have to do is snap the bottom of the tube, then apply the serum to your eye area with the Q-tip end. It literally takes all of 60 seconds to put it on, then you just have to sit back and watch as the results dramatically appear. (more…)
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December 20th, 2008
by productwhore
We hope that our monthly healthy recipe series with the lovely ladies of the Little Black Apron have helped you in the kitchen this holiday season! This recipe is the last one, so if you haven’t already, check out our previous posts featuring Gingersnap & Pumpkin Parfait for dessert, and a delicious Whole Wheat Herb Stuffing with Apples. You can find out more about how easy it is for women to cook healthy for themselves with the book at thelittleblackapron.com, and be sure to check out the cute little black apron on the site! Wouldn’t the book and apron make a sweet gift for the aspiring chef in your life?
For December, the authors have shared this yummy Spiced Cranberry-Orange Sauce to accompany your holiday meal. Thank you so much, Melissa, Katie, and Jodi for all of this holiday goodness!
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December 20th, 2008
by ninabee
Sometimes even fabulous city girls need a little survival handbook- such as when they’ve decided to pack up their beauty closet into a ZipLock bag and head off for a hiking trip in the wilderness. I recently did just that when I when I braved the Andes Mountains for 4 days on the classic trek to Machu Picchu. It was a memorable experience in many ways and I came home armed with a bunch of tips for the next TDO reader to hit the Inca Trail.
1. Airport regulations are still in effect. Some frequent travelers told me that they no longer care about the 3.4oz/Ziplock bag rule but that is a lie. They care..a lot. Due to my own laziness, I got my dry shampoo and sunblock confiscated before I even left New York. I paid for it dearly with dirty hair and a peeling sunburn.
2. Pack light but bring enough changes of socks and underwear. Mostly you’ll have to carry your own goods so less is more. I wore the same pair of black lululemon pants throughout my hike but I did bring a pair of jeans to relax into when I was at the campsite every night. There are no showers so you’ll have to do some mental adjustment but when you’re on the trail a clean change of underwear and socks feel like the best thing in the world. I changed at night before bed and felt fresh enough the next morning to continue. (more…)
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December 19th, 2008
by perfumed
If you’re like most people, you’ll be traveling at some point during this holiday season or soon after. And while I admit that packing in general is not a fun task, the one item that I hate packing the most is perfume. There are so many issues with packing perfume - a lot of the bottles are too big or heavy to fit easily in a suitcase, plus if you don’t pack them securely, they might break and ruin other things in your bag. Sometimes if I know I’m going on a trip far enough in advance, I go to Sephora and stock up on samples that I can easily bring with me, but let’s be honest, those don’t last that long and it takes multiple trips to the store to get a big enough supply of them, and who has time for that? Luckily, this year I’ve managed to find several great portable fragrance options that all made packing for my trip back east a breeze. (more…)
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December 19th, 2008
by productwhore
Even in the depth of economic dispair, a trip to Bergdorf Goodman provides reprieve from the winter blues. It may seem ironic that I list this legendary luxury store as recession friendly (and I don’t mean “just look and don’t buy”), but located on the beauty level is the Elemis SpaPod where you can get a facial, a massage and an eyebrow wax for $55. Say again?
Elemis is one of my favorite lines of skincare and in New York, it is exclusively carried at Bergdorf. Behind the counter is the SpaPod is a small room where the Elemis aestheticians performs facials using a range of Elemis consumer and spa-only products. I stopped by after work yesterday evening for a 30 minute Power Boost Facial and was impressed with the convenience and quality of their services.
The facial starts with an electronic examination of your skin in the Visia Complexion Analysis Machine, which quickly measures sun damage, dry skin, oiliness, bacteria, pore size and wrinkles. Armed with this knowledge of your skin, the aesthetician can quickly prescribe the correct Elemis product to suit your condition. For example, it turns out that I’ve been using the wrong Elemis mask at home, but now I’ve been corrected. (more…)
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December 19th, 2008
by perfumed
The beauty community has its own version of the chicken vs. the egg debate, and in face cleansers, this debate is between the Eve Lom Cleanser and the Liz Earle Hot Cleanse & Polish. There are celebrity fans of both cleansers including Kate Hudson (left) and even Orlando Bloom (below) who both have enviable skin glows. We have featured both cleansers on our site before, with a review of the Liz Earle products here and an interview with Eve Lom herself and took on the challenge of testing out both of these cleansers to determine the differences and similarities between the two, and most importantly, find the one that will come out on top. (more…)
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December 19th, 2008
by joie
When I flew into Jorge Chavez International Airport on an early Friday morning, I wasn’t sure how to spend the day. I had exactly 12 hours and my only guidance was from my friend, who texted to suggest that I spend the day in Miraflores, the posh shopping and beach area in Lima. All I had heard coming into the city was that it was a potentially dangerous…and boring place. I was especially skeptical, having just had my ATM card defrauded in Cusco a few days earlier.
My impression didn’t get much better when the airport attendant advised me to walk down to the side of the highway and wait for the bus “with the nice windshields” and the man that would yell “Miraflores!” Luckily. my American sensibility kicked in, and my friends and I decided to split a taxi to our destination instead. A 40 minute cab ride dropped us outside Centro Commercial Larcomar, an upscale shopping mall built on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean. As much as travelers may not want to see the same things they can find at home, for three girls who had just finished a four day hike in the mountains, we welcomed the sight of Western-looking stores. Further examination of the mall listing proved that they were in fact all South American stores - very different from the usual suspects I find in New York. I was especially tickled by a jewelry shop called Aldo&Co, which unlike its synonymous counterpart in the States sells a range of ultra high end labels such as Hermes and Gucci. (more…)
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December 18th, 2008
by perfumed
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