Red/Black Striped Leg Warmers

Back from the 80′s – Leg warmers are back in for this fall / winter!  This time around they sexier than ever and worn with heels, not sneakers.

There are lots of fun styles, colors & patterns to choose from.  There are traditional sweater type warmers to long & sexy opaque ones.  These over-the-knee  red & black striped leg warmers have a sexy snap up ankle.

Also “in” this winter is patterned tights & leggings.  An easy and inexpensive way to dress up or change the look of your favorite mini skirt.  The look is HOT and they keep you warm in the cold.

Argyle Tights

I have always loved tie dye so these Tie Dye Leggings are also one of my faves.

Tie Dye Leggings

Fun & flirty leg wear is in and socks & thermal underwear are out!

Glow Oil

My new favorite skin moisturizer! Earthly Body Glow Oil Spray is a multi-purpose skin oil that is better than lotion! A blend made with the best natural oils (hemp seed, coconut, soy, apricot, avocado, jojoba and vitamin E.

This all natural lightweight spray can be used as a massage oil, a bath oil, a skin moisturizer and a personal lubricant. I use it on my skin after a shower. It keeps my skin perfectly moisturized (not greasy!) all day! Lightly scented and some are flavored & edible.

Earthly Body Gift Pack

New for the holidays, Earthly Body has put together this great Gift Pack of travel size products in a clear vinyl & hemp bag.

The set includes a 3oz bottle of silky hand & body lotion, a 3oz spray bottle of Glow Oil and a 4oz massage oil candle in a metal tin. A great gift idea!

A monokini is a one piece bikini.  A one piece swimsuit usually has a lot of coverage, whereas a monokini has minimal coverage like a bikini.

Monokinis like this yellow one are ultra sexy, have a thong back and are often worn by exotic dancers.  They are also fun for romantic private jacuzzi / pool use.

Many monokinis offer more coverage, but are still sexy, like this black O-ring style.  From the back it looks like a regular 2 piece full back bikini, but it is really a one piece, monokini.

I like these because you can get a great tan (unlike in a one piece) and never have to worry about losing your bottoms while body surfing in the ocean!

Ava Corset

New from Allure Lingerie, known for their top quality leather & PVC styles.

This is one of my favorite corsets. Made from a beautiful pink & gold brocade and pink rubber look vinyl (matte finish). It has a metal front busk closure, light boning all around and a lace up back for a perfect fit. The garters are removable and it comes with the pink vinyl g-string. The attached pink satin sash adds a unique touch. Wear it with a nice pair of jeans and some pink heels and you will be sure to turn heads!

What is up with this outfit on page 22?  This looks dumpy!  Baggy jeans, baggy top and high heeled gray boots? Not sexy or even casual, this is something I would do yard work in, minus the ugly gray boots.

Check out page 31, Tapered pants (ie: Clown pants)!  These were one the the biggest fashion mistakes of the 1980′s.  Nobody looks good in these.  Big baggy pants with a tapered leg?…..YES, your ass will look big in those!

There is a whole section of dumpy clothes!  It’s like LL Bean trying to be sexy….it’s not working.

Look at this outfit on page 18.  Baggy cargo pants tapered & stuffed into knee high boots, with a shapeless drab green babydoll top, paired with a black leather aviator jacket.  This is not flattering and looks more like government issued Army clothes.   Or………when did “Grunge” come back?

Maybe I am just getting old,… I don’t know.  I usually like most of what Victoria’s Secret has.  This issue is mostly unattractive, dumpy, weird stuff.

Now, this is what I like and they happen to be on sale in this issue.  A nice pair of jeans, a white top and high heels.  You can’t go wrong with this.   It is simple, classic, comfortable & sexy.

Magic Silk Pajamas

I have always loved silk. I love the way it feels on my skin and I love the flattering way silk garments drape on my body.

For centuries silk has been regarded as the worlds most luxurious fabric.  Made from unraveling the cocoon of the Mulberry Silk worm.  Each cocoon is made from (approximately) a 1 mile long strand of a natural protein fiber which is woven to make fabric.  The triangular, light refracting structure of the fiber is what gives silk it’s shimmery lustrous appearance.

Today, natural silk had been replaced by less expensive synthetic silk.  But for me nothing is like real silk.

Many people think silk is a delicate fabric that needs to be hand washed.  Silk is one of the strongest natural fibers.  I throw my silk nighties in the washer & dryer (on the delicate cycle) and I still have beautiful looking chemises that are over 12 years old!  The shimmery silk satin garments tend to get a sand washed look to them, but a good ironing on medium high heat brings back the shine.

Mary Green Silk Chemise

Note: Never use bleach on silk, bleach makes silk yellow & brittle.

TIP: To eliminate static cling in silk garments attach, a safety pin to the inside hem line of the garment.

My 2 favorite brands of silk lingerie are Mary Green and Magic Silk.  Mary Green is the highest quality I have found.  She uses luxury weight fabrics that are sewn with French seams (French seams hide the raw edge of fabric inside the seam).  Magic Silk is more affordable, but still uses a nice weight of silk (not the thin tissue paper stuff found in most dept. stores) and also has French seams.

Silk lingerie is classic, beautiful, sensual and never goes out of style.  With proper care it can last forever!

-Dana

It’s 4th of July and you wanted to look like this in a bikini.

You started your diet in January, lost 5 lbs and have since gained back 10. You tried Low Fat, South Beach, Jenny Craig, Low Carb, Weight Watchers and worked out everyday for 3 hours.  But, you felt like crap, were starving all day and couldn’t keep from eating a whole 1lb bag of M&M’s or my down fall was potato chips (you can’t eat just one!).

It just doesn’t seem right that dieting is so hard.  I was so frustrated with my fat self that I hit the internet in search of why I could not lose weight, no matter what I ate or how much I worked out.

18 months ago I stumbled on some information that changed my life.  I have since lost over 30 pounds, I look 10 years younger, have more energy than I have had in years and feel fantastic. The best thing of all is that it didn’t cost me a dime and it was so easy! No pills, no clubs to join, no more starving and no more 3 hour workouts!

I know it sounds to good to be true, but it is! Everything you need to know about how I finally beat the battle of the bulge forever is located at: http://www.zerocarbage.com

This is not a sales pitch, I am just so happy about how I feel that I wanted to share it.  It would be great if this blog post helped just one person find the happiness & health that I have.

- Dana

silk eyemask

Panties are also a great choice, we can never have too many.

The Eco Panty a thong back bikini, is a popular gift this year.

silk eco panty

Mary Green silk lingerie is known for her quality & comfort and is a favorite of the stars.
Silk is always a wonderful gift.

silk sleeping beauty eyemask

Heidi Klum

Don’t miss it!  On tonight, Dec 3rd at 10pm/9pm central on CBS.  The Victorias Secret Annual Holiday Runway Show is the kick off to what’s hot in the lingerie fashion industry for 2009! The styles, colors & textures, what’s new for 2009?  Victoria’s Secret plans this spectacular fashion show just in time for  Christmas and Valentines Day.

This year Adriana Lima is set to wear a Black Diamond 5 million dollar bra, designed by Martin Katz.  (does anybody really buy the 5 million dollar bra?!)

Adriana Lima

Be sure to tune in tonight for the most anticipated Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show of the year!

Reversible Pink / Purple Robe

So, you don’t know what to get your new girlfriend for Christmas.  You want to get her something sexy, but not too wild.  Robes are perfect!  Robes can be sexy, romantic and comfortable.  You don’t know what size?  Robes are pretty easy as far as sizing.  Some are one size fits most (how easy is that?) others are small, medium, large, etc.  Most robes are sized generously and fit a wide range of sizes.

The purple robe pictured is reversible to solid pink, these satin robes are sexy but practical.

Long Pink Net Robe

It’s a pretty safe gift for a man who isn’t quite sure what to get.

The Long Pink Robe is a sexy sheer robe with rhinestone stone studded black lace trim.  More sexy than practical, but this robe will make her feel glamorous.

The silk and lace robes by Mary Green are very elegant and prized by many celebrities.  My favorite is the stretch silk satin robe.

This is a fabric invented by Mary Green.

Stretch Silk Robe with Lace Trim

It is silk charmeuse blended w/ 5% spandex so there is a bit of stretch to it that I think makes it more comfortable.  I wish she made PJ’s out of it.

For the man who is unsure on what gift to get his girlfriend, buy her a robe! She’ll love it.