Frequent eyeglass fans Jennifer Garner and Angelina Jolie…
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Most of the women in my family wear glasses. My mother has worn glasses for as long as I can remember (normally bizarre options from cheap drugstores, involving pink flamingos or tropical flowers), and my sister Corey does as well. And even though I’ve always joked that my hearing aids are more than enough “bling” for me, I never expected my oldest daughter to need glasses too. Growing up, eyeglasses were the least stylish thing on earth (and if you’re in the Army, they still are), but there are so many more choices on the market these days.
Fortunately for my daughter, prescription eyeglasses can now be found with a vastitude of shapes and sizes (no need to feel like Phillip Seymoure Hoffman all the time). But aside from choosing the right glasses frames for your face shape, how else can you rock your “scripts” without conjuring up images of Urkel? Read on:
* Enjoy Your Eyes: Just because you’re wearing glasses does not mean you need forget eye makeup. In fact, some of the sexiest women on earth emphasize their eyes behind glasses (cough, cough, Tina Fey), instead of hiding them. If you only have a few minutes in the morning- which is a miracle in of itself for most mothers- try using liquid eyeliner along your upper lashline and wing it out slightly at the edge. Add mascara and you’re good to go! Easy, enough?
* Go Cheap or Go Home: Don’t have a ton of money for glasses? If you haven’t noticed the variety of links in this post already (another sign that maybe you need some glasses), make sure you check out GlassesUSA.com. They have a surprising amount of shades under $100, and you can take 10% off any order right now by using the special code Blog10 (you’re welcome!)
* Sound Off: Do you like to skip eye makeup when you’re wearing glasses?
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Busy moms Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Garner enjoy their city on foot…
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I live in a teeny, tiny town. Normally this would be a good thing: smaller lines at Starbucks, less pollution and traffic lights than turn off by 11. Unfortunately, this also means that I am constantly at a lack of things to do with my littles ones (Chick Fil’ A being the highlight of my social life can get old pretty fast). And even though not all of my readers live in Washington DC, I know there are plenty of metropolitan moms who will love the following suggestions….
* If You and Your Kids Are Getting Bored: Play Today DC
This website is an absolute fabulous resource for getting “out on the town” with your minions, and finding new things to do in the city. It allows you discover fun events, classes and activities in your area (including surrounding regions of Virginia). And even though not all of us can actually use this website in our region… don’t you wish there was a Play Today in every state? But if you do live nearby in DC, don’t miss the celebratory Find The Fun Fair event inaugurating the launch of Play Today (moon bounce and face paint included). And don’t worry, if you live nowhere near DC but love a good “freebie”, you can still enter to win a free iPad and iPod on the Sweepstakes Facebook page. Easy enough, right?
* Sound Off: What is the one kids activity you simply can’t stand?
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My usual beach fare (plus, the ONLY time I flaunt it like a champ)…
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I hate bikinis. For as long as I can remember, I have never been one of those “bikini” girls, whether I was spending the better half of my childhood in a swimming pool in Florida or having 0% body fat as a 14 year old ballerina. It doesn’t matter what size, shape or amount of cellulite cream that’s been slathered, I simply don’t think bikinis are comfortable. I mean really: who wants chase a toddler around the beach wearing a 1 inch piece of slippery fabric? Who wants to relax in the sun wearing nothing more than a glorified bra and panties? Honestly, I’d rather wear my actual neglige (assuming I had any) than a bathing-suit itself, because I’m yet to find a bikini that flatters anyone other than Jessica Alba. Frankly, exaggerated dental floss wrapped around my hips is never going to be cute.
Never the less, despite my overwhelming adoration for the “itty bitty teeny” (and more overwrought sarcasm than Happy Endings), the majority of mainstream stores have another idea. In fact, before we moms can even process the damage that egg nog and Vitamin D deprivation has done to our bodies over the winter, we find ourselves in a face off with every bikini and tankini this side of the equator. And I don’t want to be an “ini-ist”, but what ever happened to a good old fashioned one piece? You know, the kind that keeps any and all body parts that could possibly be nicknamed as “muffin” tucked safely away, and let us feel like Marilyn Monroe on the sand (except with less bleach and prescriptions). So if you need inspiration before the snow settles, check out my top picks for womens designer swimwear that’s actually made for women…
If You Don’t Want A One-Piece Your Granny Would Wear:
* Phax Plunge: Nothing gets more figure friendly than this baby. She (who, much like a boat, deserves gender specific respect) is perfect for highlighting the lean parts- legs and decolletage – while keeping your midsection under wraps. But warning… it’s pretty saucy!
* Max Rio Floral: If you want a pop of color and don’t mind showing a bit of skin, this suit is super sexy because of it’s low back. Plus, it’s crazy flattering due to the perfect combination of layered patterns. Bring on the optical illusion!
* Phax Square Cut: Wish you had a tiny waist? This choice highlights your bustline (or in my case, lack thereof), thus making your stomach area look as deceptively under-fed as Kirsten Dunst. Of course, you can still enjoy a sangria or two.
* Sound Off: Which one piece would YOU choose?
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