Sunday Shopping: Slips

Ok, so maybe this isn't the hippest topic, but many of you had slip questions after I copped to wearing one under my sundress here.

My bestie Michelle is always making fun of me for being such a granny with my slip & I might have even taken it on her bachelorette party #Guilty #GetWild

What can I say, I have had the same white half slip for years & love it more than one should love a slip. My slip is most likely from JC Penney (from high school, my memories that far back are fuzzy), half-length, white & made of breathable cotton/poly mix.

Are you in the market for a slip? 

Here are my slip tips:

1. What length: do you wear mostly mini, midi, or maxi length skirts/dresses?

(**My mini "half-length" slip keeps my tush covered 90% of the time, but I have a full-lenth option for formal dresses & preventing VPLs under clingy jersey maxi dresses)

2. What color: White, nude, & black are the most common colors you will run into. Nude blends into many skin tones, white will make your light dresses look more substantial, while black will keep your dark materials from looking sheer in sunlight.

My favorite picks: 1 // 2 // 3 // 4

3. Problem areas: My slip needs are to prevent pantie lines, beef up see-through fabric, & keep clingy fabrics from sticking to my legs in warm weather/static in cold weather, so I love my loose slip.

If you are looking for slips that nip & tuck, there are plenty of options out there, especially now that Target is selling Spanx products, but always remember, if it isn't comfortable or rides up, you probably won't wear it, so keep that in mind when shopping.

4. Try it on: put the slip on under your skirt/dress - can you see it?

Tuck in your shirt - is it awkward or bulky?

Lift up your arms - does it ride up, get out of place?

Turn around - are your problem areas taken care of? Any new lumps? VPL check!

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Now that you know what you are looking for, where to shop?

Shop in store & online at Dillard's, JC Penney, Target, & my favorite online destination for  functional undergarments, Bare Necessities.

weekend reading: 5.04.13

1 // 2 // 3 

This weekend why don't you :: go ride a bike (while wearing a cute outfit, of course!)

Happy Kentucky Derby Day, Quatro de Mayo & all that fun stuff!

here are my favorite links from the link:

1. I want to go to this magical place Bri featured - ASAP!

2. Yet another reason I want a LWD... this outfit is perfection!

3. Did you see my neutrals wish list yesterday? Grace is the epitome of neutral chic... my muse!

4. 4 tips for creating "Pin-able" looks

5. Looking to spice up your blog this month? How about a writing prompt for every day in May?

P.S. I just booked a trip to NYC to go wedding dress shopping with my seester next month (!!!!!)

So I need all of your fabulous insider NYC tips. Where do the hips kids hang out? Restaurants off the beaten path. 

Must stop shops?! 

Dish it!

P.P.S. Don't forget about all the sales going on this weekend!

Enjoy 40% off J.Crew Factory Mother's Day gifts

Shop J.Crew sale 30% off with code "SUNSHINE"

Get all regular price items BOGO at Gap "BOGO50"

And Old Navy is of course 20% off "ONSAVE20"

neutral attraction

This is the typical convo I have with myself when shopping:

Jessica: "Ooh I like that tan sweater"

Jessica: "But I already have so many neutrals, I should get it in hot pink"

Jessica: "Great idea, let's get it"

Only to come home & realize that my closet looks like a My Little Pony puked on it... nary a neutral in sight...

So apparently I live under this illusion that I am a "neutral" person, true in my head, so not true in real life.

While trying to make outfits from neon yellow, cobalt blue, hot pink & cherry red is an exciting challenge, sometimes I just need a neutral to throw into the mix!

1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6

I am craving all these quality neutrals in my closet - can't you see these packing a punch with the other colorful items in your wardrobe this Summer?!

P.S. Many of these items are on sale this weekend!

Enjoy 25% your J.Crew Factory purchase with code "HELLOMAY"

Shop J.Crew 25% off too with code "SPRINGBEST"

Get all regular price items BOGO at Gap "BOGO50"

And Old Navy is of course 20% off too! ("ONSAVE20")

an April of outfits

May already!?

I think 11 outfits in a month is an all time low... whoops!

But it was a month filled with:

 color (neon yellow, pink MC Hammer pants, & mint)

sundresses (pink, b&w striped)

fickle weather (light jackets, pencil skirts & knit pants)

& new favorites (leather tote, wedge sneakers, Posh'mina scarf)

How was your April of outfits? Any standout favorites?
What are you looking forward to this May?

this is me

{What I Wore: Ralph Lauren Polo button down & ball cap // Citizens of Humanity jeans (DIY'd into shorts) // Sperry Topsider boat shoes }

 This is me being mistaken for a male fraternity member on Vanderbilt campus.

This is me coming to terms with the fact that I might not ever get more than 6 hours of sleep again (thanks to this cute little puppy girl named Scout)

This is me giving up on having "Spring" here in Nashville, or 3 days straight without rain for that matter

This is me resigning that YES I WILL forgo showering for 10 extra minutes of sleep

This is me embracing the trendy-ness of ball caps to cover said un-showered locks

This is me trying to figure out why my camera lens has suddenly stopped cooperating with my remote... le sigh.

This is me still fitting into my first pair of designer jeans & being darn proud of it (purchased 10 YEARS ago in 2003 & made into shorts when the knees gave out)

This is me thankful that people have finally started to notice that my hair is red (but maybe only because my roots are showing, salon appointment officially scheduled!)

What is new with you lately?