Thanks for all the great comments on my last two posts. So many people have sleep apnea, it's just so common. The good part is that it's treatable. The bad part is that the treatment is kind of annoying and expensive. I don't think I could afford to have sleep apnea without health insurance but that's a topic for another day. On to happier things, for now.
Philosophy is offering 20% off everything on their website through July 12th with the code twentypercent. Philosophy is one of my very favorite beauty brands and I use many of their products every day, including the Purity cleanser and the Amazing Grace line.
I have a family party this weekend and I'll be wearing this knit maxi dress in pewter. It's roomy in the bust area on me so if you're well endowed, or better endowed than I am, you might like it. It has adjustable straps so that's a definite bonus. Just make sure to wash it in cold water and hang dry because it shrinks in length. It's no longer maxi length on me but that's fine. I like everything else about it, including the nice cotton material. Oh and short ladies can wear the long dresses, too. I'd recommend a solid color rather than a print but don't be afraid of the maxi trend!
I'm so excited to have finally found a pastel aqua nail color that looks good on me! It's by the brand Orly and it's called Gumdrop. My fav nail blogger Scrangie has pics here. It's on my toes right now and I love it. I found it at ULTA, along with the purple from the same collection. I might need to pick up a couple more colors.
Oooh, the Gumdrop is yummy looking. Then again, I would love me some Snocone, too.
I'm definitely going to seek out those nail polishes! Nail polish is one of my fave little indulgences, but I never ever use red, pink, or coral tones. I love blues, purples, yellow (when I can find one that looks good on my skintone - Avon has a bright, bright baby duck kind of yellow that I'm adoring right now), greens, etc.
Probably my fave shade ever was this fabulous swirly variegated pearlescent color that ranged from a soft lavender to a subdued sky blue. It shimmered and yet was beautifully subtle. I wish I could find it again because I used it all up ages ago. Sigh.
Posted by: Twistie | July 09, 2010 at 02:39 PM
I have that dress in pewter myself! I had to go ahead and just chop off a few inches and turn it into a little-longer-than-knee length dress because the alleged "maxi" length was so neither here nor there on me. (I love a good maxi, though.) I wasn't thrilled with the fit, either (roomy up top, like you said- and then a little narrower through the hips than the picture represents!) Still, I liked the overall shape and all the accessory possibilities for the grey color too much to go through the hassle of shipping returns.
You will look cute!
Posted by: a. | July 09, 2010 at 04:17 PM
Maxi dresses are really cute, and the adjustable straps are a great addition. Thanks for the tips for this dress's bust - it's always a concern for plus size women.
Posted by: Lisa Plus Size | July 12, 2010 at 02:18 PM
I love your nail color choices - a pastel aqua sounds fabulous! The lemonade color will go perfect with a new dress I just got.
Posted by: Plus Size Dorita | July 13, 2010 at 03:02 PM
That knit maxi dress is beautiful!!! I've loved all your posts, and the last few have have been some of your best.
Posted by: LPSFashion | July 14, 2010 at 11:13 PM