tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post627549243307124720..comments2024-03-28T03:14:39.753-04:00Comments on Lacquer Reverie: My Fashion Friend: The Science of SexyMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00616388564831466598noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post-59244854677813383892014-05-08T19:52:19.177-04:002014-05-08T19:52:19.177-04:00:) I was actually a good dresser before...there we...:) I was actually a good dresser before...there were just a few things of which I needed some convincing, LOL. :D I'm not built well and very self-conscious of how I look at different angles, so once I see myself in 360 panoramic vision and I look okay, I'll feel better about the overall look. You're right about tailoring, too. I'm fortunate enough that my Mom can hem or cut inches off anything I buy (I'm short) and take up my sleeves if I need it. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616388564831466598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post-8724895461839533992014-05-06T14:23:14.117-04:002014-05-06T14:23:14.117-04:00This was a deliciously fun and funny post to read,...This was a deliciously fun and funny post to read, I have to say. I actually read it when you first posted, but am happy to have the time to make a proper reply now. I totally agree that everyone can look amazing, if they just find the right styles and cuts to wear that fit and flatter their body type. I also found out recently that tailoring can make all the difference. It's actually not that expense and a few adjustments on an off-the-rack item can make it look like something fantastic. :) Yay to this book for pointing you on the path to looking fab and feeling confident. :)<br /><br />~ YunYun, The Polish Hideouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00475600639990995559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post-77906692287801610342014-05-06T13:38:06.882-04:002014-05-06T13:38:06.882-04:00Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. &l...Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. <3 I see what you're saying about individualism. But my vanity always wins out...heck, I can put my individual stamp on anything, but it's gotta look good!! :P And I'm a real trouper, too. As I type this, I'm eating my lunch while wearing a corset. Yep, you read that right...waistline (area) looked a tad too juicy this morning for my liking. By the way, you can't eat a whole lot for lunch while wearing a corset. And it's funny you mentioned necklines...did you know that the V-neck is the universal neckline? Anybody can wear it. I'm a fan of anything that gives the illusion of a neck. :D I will wear a pencil skirt on occasion, but with a non-bulky jacket/sweater on top and boots on the bottom for balance. Ahhhh...smoke and mirrors...Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616388564831466598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post-34436761210365205662014-05-05T15:10:58.193-04:002014-05-05T15:10:58.193-04:00Ahh, I've been excited to really dig into this...Ahh, I've been excited to really dig into this post since I first saw it. Great first foray into new beauty territory, Mo ♥ Here's my take-- tastefully wear what you want. I used to enjoy watching What Not To Wear, and while there certainly are those who could benefit from a helping hand, I always felt like they sort of quashed any individualism their subjects had (and some of them already had fun and unique styles). As for me, there are certain things that I go ahead and wear, though I know I "shouldn't", like ankle strap shoes, lol. I've always wished I had thin, delicate little ankles and my incessant working out gives the illusion of such (sort of) but it's still not my best look, much like the skinny pants and jeans I insist on wearing. I'm not supposed to wear jewel- or boatnecks, either, but I still do. One thing I've stayed relatively clear of is the pencil skirt. I've neither the thin hips or the leg length to do one justice and it saddens me, lol. Anyhoo... Great writeup and I'm headed over to amazon to potentially find out what a disaster area I really am, lol. Lieslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04615405705989668452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post-90301548480040874792014-05-04T19:53:30.823-04:002014-05-04T19:53:30.823-04:00LOLOL!! Spongebob?? You?? It's strange thou...LOLOL!! Spongebob?? You?? It's strange though...I have upper body volume, but I'm pretty flat-chested. I actually like this, because it gives me the opportunity to elongate my neck by wearing V-necks, yet not show cleavage (because I don't have any, LOLOL!!). I mean, nobody wants to see that stuff at the office, or church, or grocery shopping...you know? :/Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616388564831466598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post-34013876005133854122014-05-04T19:48:29.928-04:002014-05-04T19:48:29.928-04:00Thanks Kelly! :) I know, right? So many people j...Thanks Kelly! :) I know, right? So many people just DON'T CARE. And it's NOT THAT HARD!!?? Ugh.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616388564831466598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post-43194080048189563282014-05-04T19:47:23.754-04:002014-05-04T19:47:23.754-04:00Oh, you will love it!! Trust me. I was always pr...Oh, you will love it!! Trust me. I was always pretty good as dressing myself, but I needed a little extra nudge to start wearing belts, LOL... :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616388564831466598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post-11587901472474304342014-05-04T19:46:26.396-04:002014-05-04T19:46:26.396-04:00And it's a super interesting book as well. :)And it's a super interesting book as well. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616388564831466598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post-79508633652780685172014-05-04T18:00:31.404-04:002014-05-04T18:00:31.404-04:00"But a LOT of people just don't have comm..."But a LOT of people just don't have common sense when it comes to dressing, as a trip to Wal-Mart on any given day will prove." BWAHAHAHAHAAHA ROFL<br /><br />I am definitely checking this book out on Amazon! It sounds quite helpful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03629458093617086870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post-16029772223502574202014-05-04T03:03:13.417-04:002014-05-04T03:03:13.417-04:00Hi Melissa - what a great post, I could not stop h...Hi Melissa - what a great post, I could not stop hollering over the scenarios you described! Struggling with Body Shape is a global phenomenon and the frustration over how unfortunate one can look in a certain style. I hear you about the waistline and the neck - have the same issues and wearing anything coming with Volume on the upper half turns me into Sponge Bob, so for me your post was not only fun but informative and reassuring at the same time!!! Have a lovely Sunday <3Polished Marvelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00506219570395532115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post-37809910109170048992014-05-04T00:51:58.702-04:002014-05-04T00:51:58.702-04:00Great post! I'm a HUGE fan of What Not To Wear...Great post! I'm a HUGE fan of What Not To Wear (so bummed that they ended it). You nailed it on Walmart & Leggings. Snap! ;)Kelly Tomlinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08630961027616693592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5474583519676415638.post-19640012048565159522014-05-03T17:28:05.767-04:002014-05-03T17:28:05.767-04:00What a interesting post to read on.What a interesting post to read on.Lisa N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18216552422486839985noreply@blogger.com