Monday, March 28, 2011

Bra Tricks 3: Sticky Secrets

Have you ever wondered how the the stars manage to pull off those skimpy dresses? Things that shouldn't hold them in some how do? A dress that shows the bra or exposes oneself half the time, somehow doesn't? Well my dears, that's called: DRESS TAPE!See in the picture above? How she is strategically laying her cardigan on the invisible double sided tape... it will stay flat and laid open. This is handy for the bra that pokes out ever so slightly (wrap dresses), or the strapless dress that pulls away. It works for stray bra straps and helps hold clothing in place. I suggest getting the To-Go versions, pre-cut and packaged easy to use and take with you when you go out; in case you need a touch up.

Before you say, "What if its backless and strapless or will show straps and backless..." Well first off let me say; you just bought a pain in the a$$ outfit, thank yourself for this and now me for the solution.

If you are a C cup or under then you got good options; it goes to a D but you have to be desperate to use. Its called many things: Stick On bra, Strapless backless bra, Nu Bra (Fashion Forms most popular version)
Basically it is just the cups with a front clasp closure and it is crazy sticky. Make sure the clasp is the right way and like normal from the top down to lock. This ensures the cups are the right way and it will lock (it does not work if upside down!). Please don't put it on already clasped, it just doesn't work! Unclasp it and place each cup where you want it and need it for the dress.

Note the farther apart the more it pulls in and enhances the cleavage.This bra will help give cleavage, it does NOT give LIFT. This bra helps keep you in place, it does not really provide SUPPORT.

There are a few versions the first on you saw is the Body Bra aka Chicken Cutlets Bra, which adds a cup size. The other and most preferable is the Seamless Nu Bra which has a bit of padding and adds a bit but bit as crazy as the Body Bra. The last which is shown above is the lightly lined bra, no padding what-so-ever but can show lines which is why its last.

NOTE: DO NOT PUT LOTION ON WHERE YOU PUT THE BRA ON!!! Also please keep it in the plastic case as much as possible as exposure to air ruins it. Feel free to wash it sparely as you are the only one who uses it and washing does kill the adhesive quicker.

Quick Block Summary:
1. Dress tape can keep clothes in place.
2. Put each cup on first and then clasp - have it the right way before putting it on and do it once!
3. It locks from the top like a normal front closure - upside down will UNCLASP!
4. DO NOT PUT LOTION ON WHERE YOU PUT THE BRA ON!!!
5. Keeping the adhesive: Wash when you need to and keep in the case when not using.

Now rock those crazy outfits!

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Locks of Love..

Hair is important to us. Massively, almost too important to us. I know this because of people's reactions to my hair. My friends get really mad whenever I mention cutting it, which gets me to not. Well they will get mad soon.
Its been the longest time since I've done anything with it. Lately its been very same same. I started to do pony tails and putting it up a lot. Falling into the really lazy routine when if I kept up on it, its kinda easy to do. Or at least that's the case lately.
It wasn't always that way. If you read a long time ago I did a post about bad hair cuts. Well during high school my hair was so curly you could leaved a comb in it. So having a bad hair day once easier to do with the Medusa frizz tangles.
Mellowed out as it is now... it feels a shame to treat it like that. There's no reason to be lazy. If I remember clearly how a bad hair day can really screw us up. Well imagine a no hair day. Can you? I could not.
Thus once again I am donating my hair so that others can have good hair days. After all if my friends love mine so much. It stands to reason someone who survived cancer would too.
Do I miss it.. a bit. Is it an adjustment. Sure for me and my friends. Worth it? Totally. It might make a world of a difference to a stranger. Think about it.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Gardening Week 2


So as you know I started, and it's going well as you can see. I have 12 plants that are going pretty strong! I have another hand full that are starting off pretty well. I am not sure really what I am supposed to be doing. I try to give them water but at the same time I remember over watering them last time. So can't do that either.

In case your wondering if I kept track of what is what. Nope. I wasn't smart enough for that. I tried but I lost track. It doesn't matter really. In a sense the mystery is kinda the fun part. I am just happy that I am doing better this time verses next.

I started to move the ones that are doing well off on their own. I was thinking of maybe trying to do a bit of a green house. You know they are in one already kinda with the box that they are in. What about if I put them in a bigger like storage box. That way they could even be outside more. Since right now I have them on the sliding glass door and sometimes knock them when I open it. Yea bad Mommy. Well, it's all new to me.

Either way... they have lasted longer that last time and are doing way better. So proud of myself thus far. If I keep this up, I might have my own fresh herbs! Ok so yes I did put them outside in the storage box.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Weird SF: Dumb Tourist to RIP on 11th

So today has been a weird day. I god stuff done at home and started to feel better. I headed out to run errands and hopped on MUNI. Well all is going well, switch busses and grab the 47. I don't love this route as its usually filled with crazied. Sure enough I get one, this time not a local a tourist. She is telling her friend that they are going to get off at the capital building. I pause her to honestly help and set her right. Tell her, "No it's SF's City Hall, the capital is in Sac." She proceeds to argue with me. I start to argue, say, "No I know you'd think it was a major city if not SF then LA, but trust me it isn't." She argues with a guide book in hand mind you and her friend is obviously from out of the country she might not be... after a minuet I just don't want to argue about well... something so stupid. In the end, I just said (very proud of myself for not arguing) " You know, you're right. I just live here."

Not even ten minuets later, well shocked and just made me think OMG. The bus pulls up to its stop on 11th and Mission and there are cops everywhere. As we continue to pull in it becomes evident that something terrible has happened. The next thing we view is an ambulance and a man lying on the street, obviously dead, with a plastic bag over his head. There is a crowd around him everyone shocked. I was too, just horrified that something like this could happen in broad daylight right by my Mom's old work place. I know this place well!

I continue on my day, call my friend to calm down. Go do errands and make a few stops. Caught with a cold in the rain is not a fun place to be, specially not in SF winds. The darn winds kept flipping poor Ms.J's sick red umbrella back and forth. Soon the darn thing was twisted and broken and sadly unusable. GRR I liked it, went with my red jacket and from Ms.J.

So not its on to class, for a girl who is not feeling well and kinda sick... What a weird day. Now its class and I just wanna relax.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

My Lucky Day!

Time changed sucked a bit, but it did for all of us right? I get to work pretty much on time a little late which was not so fun. I got everything open and down to the rally. Much to my surprise I got two compliments. I was shocked. I walk up for one, turn around and walk away to hear, " Natasha don't go far, this next one for you too. " WHAT?! Wow. Ok Now my day is starting off well.

The day progresses and everything goes pretty damn nigh perfect. In general feel like everything was nailed right today. So then I am on lunch and see a friend, who doesn't hear me. Like a fool I chase them down and left my purse. Yes I did, I am still Ms. Loose-ie the girl who could loose her head if it were not attached. Saving grace the Mall employees are really on top of cleaning the tables and noticed my purse right away. Less then ten minuets later I am freaking out. Finding someone who works then and... YES! Lucking out!

Someone is loving me!!! The rest of the day goes well but I just had to stop and write about my luck.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Gardening Week 1


Ok since last year I tried to grow my own cooking herbs. I failed miserable. I think I over watered them. So I decided to try again and just like last time I soaked the seeds and planted and everything. So the first stages we all covered.

Well it's week one and I got sprouts. I put way too many seeds in each pallet that's for sure. It worried me at first, but hey it seems to be working. I am really happy that they at least this year I am starting off as well as last. Lets hope I last longer this time!

I was thinking of getting a already started basil plant again. My last one lasted a pretty darn long time... no I don't have a green thumb. Trying to develop one, sue me. Now on to week two and hopefully not over watering them?

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Bra Tricks: Attachments 2

Once again I am being told to pass on enlightenment, when one of my friends was having strap issues. I instantly thought of using clear straps, totally forgetting we had a pair of bling straps. Well the next day when Ms. J saw the bling she wigged.She starts scolding me cause these straps would have been way cooler than the clear ones and she would have way bought them. Opps! It had been so long since changing straps was in fashion I just plump forgot. For me changeable and funky straps is just known. Well no duh it is for me! I've been working in it!
So of course there are also invisible straps. Note these are best adjusted OFF the body, and will be difficult to do even then. What it is plastic on plastic, so no it doesn't move easily. They also need to be a little looser than normal ones as they cut in and that can leave a line, negating the point.

Ok, since I did two points last time, I will do two this time. So sometimes you need a bit extra space. Check out this nifty trick.
Its not often and yes that's a sign that you need to hit the gym or at least get a new bra. Yet when I have women who are sizing down, this is a handy trick. As you can see it has the normal eyes and cooks and will hook into your bra just like normal.
It also is helpful when you are pregnant. It will allow you to wear one of your older bras some times for that special occasion that you have to go to. Lets face it, not worth buying a new bra when everything is changing.