Wordless Wednesday

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It's in the socks...

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I do so love a well-dressed man, but like every woman I've got to have it all.  His wardrobe has to say, I'm serious, but not too serious.  I've got it together, but I can still have a good time.  How do I know our gentleman above is both parts serious and fun?  

Serious: Blackberry, smart portfolio, smashing one pocket sport coat, and an overall perfectly tailored look.

Fun:  It's all in those fun striped SOCKS, and of course that quirky printed pocket square handkerchief!

No longer just for girls under the age of 5

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Lace fold over socks not just for toddlers?  Urban Outfitters seems to think so.  What do you think?  They ARE awfully sweet!  I'm not sure about me, but I could see Whitney Port pulling them off.

Wordless Wednesday

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Speaking of Spanx

I recently bought my first pair of Spanx for a grand birthday fête at which I decided to don a LBD.  I'm anywhere between a size 4 or 6 and have been true to my beach body workouts, but the said LBD was literally LITTLE.  Breathing and eating are essential to a good time (and to life in general, hello?!) and neither can be done while trying to suck it in SO I decided I was in dire need of my first pair of Spanx.  One word to describe this wonder(leg)wear: MIRACULOUS.  I truly believe in Spanx and their magical slimming powers so when I found out that they produce a line of swimwear too, I immediately had to check it out!

Hosiery History

I love all things vintage, but with all the advances in technology, vintage hosiery may not be the smartest idea.  I definitely vote for the latest innovations, (ahem, Spanx!) but that doesn't mean I don't like to look at fun vintage hosiery ads.  Take a peek!

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Wordless Wednesday

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Soccer Jocks in Soccer Socks

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Have you seen Vanity Fair's latest cover?  It's a perfect image of why I love the World Cup for more than one reason.  If you haven't seen it, two of the world's biggest soccer stars are sporting nothing more than patriotic boxer briefs, six packs (hello!), and I'm guessing some high performance soccer socks!

According to about-soccer.com, "Good soccer socks have microfiber or "stretch" fibers blended with acrylic. Modern fibers make better socks, because of their moisture-wicking characteristics. Old-fashioned soccer socks, made primarily of cotton, polyester and elastic, will hold perspiration, increasing the chance of blisters from rubbing. The better soccer socks also come with a cushioned footbed: some have elastic bands that keep the socks snug around the ankle and at the top of the sock. Elastic may also be provided to give additional support to the arches."

This is all fine and dandy, and I agree good socks are extremely crucial, but when you look like the above, who's looking at socks anyways?  All I have to say is, "Ole! Ole! Ole! Ole!" 

I spy...

 

Christina Aguilera Performing Not Myself Tonight "Live" on (Regis & Kelly 6/10/10)

  

I spy something sparkly.  

Hint: Be careful to watch Christina's hosiery as the strobe scans across her legs.

Did you see what I saw?  Mini rhinestones scattered throughout her sheer black panty hose!  Not an everyday look, but Miss Aguilera (a working, 5 time grammy winning womma) rocks it out. 

Channeling Madonna

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"I live for meeting with men in suits. I love them because I know they had a really boring week and I walk in there with my orange velvet leggings and drop popcorn in my cleavage and then fish it out and eat it." ~Madonna

I'm not sure about orange leggings, and there is no cleavage to speak of in which to drop popcorn, but give it to Madonna for always doing it her own way!
What color would you choose to make a splash?

Should you wear leggings at 60?

With Oprah's blessing, the answer is yes! Don't believe me, or rather, don't believe Oprah? (gasp) Scroll down, please...

Harper's Bazaar "Style at Every Age"

Rock it à la glam sparkly leggings in your 30's

Keep it hip in your 40's with toned down pleather

Go for a black jegging (yes, with a "J!") to keep it fashionable
with a little more support in your 50's

And if Oprah says so, go for it in classic black leggings at 60!

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What do all these women have in common besides Oprah's blessing? They are all decked out in Rita Wilson's 4 items to create comfort and style, whether you're in your 30's, 60's, or in between! The fabulous four: 1. Black *leggings* 2. Black boots or shoes 3. A jacket 4. A scarf

Calling all Gossip Girls!

I don't know about you, but I much prefer fashion over drama. Unfortunately, to get a dose of fabulous legwear looks by Gossip Girl's genius costume designer, Eric Daman, I must endure one to get to the other.

Looking smart in more ways than one!

Stylish socks for an array of extracurriculars.

Choose from all of the above for a chic girl on the go or...

...for a chic girl out on the town!

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High School drama? No, thank you! Dramatic legwear fashion? Yes, please!
As Gossip Girl would say, "XOXO!"