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Anyone planning on shopping this weekend? Of course you are! It's the Fourth of July holiday weekend and it would be unamerican to not shop! Okay, that may be a bit of an exaggeration but you know the stores will be tempting you with tons of great specials all weekend. Here are a few you may want to check out.
The Limited - I perused the sale section and there are some good deals to be found. Skirts for $19.99 and plenty of tops for $9.99. I notice that they added a final sale section. Hmm...I really don't like this concept. Besides, final sale in my mind insinuates a fabulous deal. I don't think a dress that was originally $89 and is now marked down to $69 can be considered a good deal. If you're not giving me the option to return or exchange an item, at least make it worth my while. That's just me. Oh, and they're also throwing in free shipping this weekend. Use promo code 293.
Macy's - It wouldn't be Macy's if they weren't having a sale! Click here for all of the weekend specials. And click here for a shopping pass that will yield you another 15% off your purchases.
Old Navy - Take up to 50% off summer styles. It's Old Navy so you know the clearance rack is probably jammed with many gems waiting to be discovered. Have a great weekend! Don't forget to share the wealth (i.e. let us know) if you find some phenomenal deals.
Bloomingdale's - Take 40% off a selection of summer items for men, women, and kids.
Losing weight is fantastic! But when you can't fit into the clothes you just purchased 4 weeks ago, it can be a bit annoying. Trust me, I realize this is a good problem to have. But how do you manage it so that you're not investing in a new wardrobe every few weeks?
Since I'm experiencing this dilemma now, I thought I'd share my plan of action for looking good while losing weight without a huge financial commitment.
Dresses I've been on the hunt for dresses for the last 3 months and that's before I realized that I'd be losing weight from working out and eating raw food. I have purchased the majority of my dresses lately from Ross because the price ($20 or less) is right and they are actually things I can continue to wear when I go down a size. (Note: I've found that strapless dresses with the ruching around the chest area is the best option because the top of the dress still fits as I get smaller. And the bottom of the dress just looks better as my lower half shrinks.)
Disposable pieces Shorts from inexpensive stores like Old Navy or New York & Co.are a great way to get new items that fit now but may not fit when you lose more poundage in a month or two. The trick here is to buy things that don't cost a lot of money so you won't care if they no longer fit.
Alterations I will do a few alterations on those timeless pieces that I know I'll want to continue to wear. Take the skirt pictured here. I just bought it at the end of May for $35 at the Michael Kors outlet. As I cut the tags and slipped it on, I quickly realized that it was a little bigger than when I first purchased it. Since it was a final sale, I can't take it back. This item will be making a trip to the tailor. (Note: I realize I look like I'm wearing a paper sack in this picture. The natural baggy style of this skirt required a fitted top so that the voluminous skirt was properly balanced. See, even I make a fashion faux paus every now and again.)
Why Even Bother Why is it important to wear clothes that look good on you while you're losing weight? Because walking around in baggy clothing all day does a number on your self- esteem. I know it seems like you should be ecstatic cause you're losing pounds, but mostly you just end up feeling like a slovenly slouch. Let the picture above represent exhibit A. So no, you don't have to buy a new wardrobe for each new size. But at least get a few pieces you can rotate so that you see the new you in all of its glory.
Here's an example of how to wear a maxi dress and make it look sexy.
Being tall and lean makes this easy to pull off, but don't shy away from this style of dress if you don't have that exact body type. I have a long dress that looks pretty good on my 5'3'', athletic frame. (I'll be sure to snap a few pics of it to show you.)
This dress is fun, simple, and sassy! When looking good is this easy, please don't even think about suggesting that you don't have time to worry about what you're wearing.
The dress is the star of this look so rightfully, the accessories are kept minimal. And please note: Red lipstick and a beaming smile are the perfect accoutrement to just about anything you put on.
Yesterday began my first full, 4-week boot camp session. And this is what I look like on day one. Notice anything different?
I've talked a little bit in the past couple of months about working out with my sister's boot camp company and the dietary changes I've implemented under her guidance. So now that I'm in Florida and all wrapped up in the business, it's time to monitor my progress. This is my before picture. And at the end of July, I'll post an after shot. Since I'm back to eating at least 70% raw foods, we should definitely notice a reduction in size and stored body fat.
If you're looking for phenomenal information on fitness ideas and eating tips, check out my sister's blog at Winner-or-Whiner. She makes a point of diseminating new information about health and fitness with the goal of pushing you past the same stuck place you continue to find yourself in. A don't be surprised if reaching your fitness goals causes you to excel in other areas of your life.
Oh, I almost forgot. I found this army green dress at Target for $6.24 on the clearance rack. It's the perfect piece to buy when you're losing weight and your clothes start to get a little too big. Later this week I'll talk more about how to deal with that fantastically annoying problem.
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So remember last week when I said I wouldn't be purchasing any new shoes for the rest of 2009? Well, the next day my friend Kimmie sent me a link that I found to be unbelievably ironic. Here's the link .
To recap, I state emphatically that I'm not buying any more shoes for the rest of the year because of course I have more then enough, and the next day I find out that Jimmy Choo will be designing a line for H&M that debuts in November of the same year that I'm no longer buying shoes in. Woo-hoo! I couldn't have created a more dubious slant on my bold proclamation if I had purposely crafted this scenario.
Don't you just love life testing you on what you said you would do?
Well, fret none my friends. I will gladly miss the significantly reduced Jimmy Choos for H&M. And I will smile when I see my bank account grow from all of my "non-shoe" shopping. And that's the story I'm sticking to folks.
Here's the thing. I know a lot of us just throw something on to run to the store. But how much extra time does it really take to slip into a dress that flatters your figure instead of distorting it?
The tapering or narrowing at the knee is the most unflattering place for this young woman's dress to hit. The pic below shows just how egregious the style really is. My motto is if it doesn't look good and make you feel good, why wear it?
A simple A-line style would look so much better. I like these Norma Kamali dresses for Wal-mart. At only $15, you get style and comfort on the cheap.
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I promise you I forgot that Father's Day was this Sunday! Get it together people. I guess in my world, the daddy day just doesn't hold the same wait as mom's. Anyhoo, here are some of the sales worth checking out this weekend.
MACY'S - It's a super Saturday one-day salethis weekend at the M. If you're still on the hunt for a gift for your dad, boyfriend, or husband, you should probably head here. There's a saving couponfor $10 if you spend $25. The coupon is good until 1 pm on Saturday, June 20th.
The Limited - Take an Additional 30% 20% off of already marked down merchandise. The sale ends on Sunday, June 21st.
Victoria's Secret - Semi-annual sale. Tons of stuff on sale. It's the perfect time to upgrade your undies. And don't forget they have swimwear too.
Lord & Taylor - Take 20% off regular, sale, and clearance items. Use promo code SUMMER for online shopping. And click her for the in-store pass. Oh, and here's a link to the exclusions.
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