the FASHION thread

Yes, Raye, that's exactly what I was thinking.  Not too much with the earrings, some pretty gold earrings, maybe a lacy filagree or something a little dangly, but definitely not overboard.  Not with that bracelet.

Tina, that's a really pretty bracelet!!  Beth must have loved it!

I have to say, this is getting to be my favorite thread - all this talk about everything I love! 

You girls are just too fashionable for me, the old fuddy duddy.

Here's my idea of what earrings to wear with that gown.  No necklace, of course.

http://shop.harrywinston.com/earrings.aspx

I'll take any of the loops or triple loop.  Perfect.

Okay, see you later. xox

Kathi! You love everything right now because you are on cloud B9! Congrats! Whew!

Kathi, that is GREAT news!!!

Oooh, Harry Winston.  Okay, for my wish list some day!

She is pretty I agree...

Dotti, good to see you again.  What surgery coming up?  I advise taking a nice robe that you can throw on over the flapping johnnie.  Maybe I will become a millionaire designing and making those as no one else seems to be doing it.

My free lat  flap was Thursday, 10 hours, all is well and I'm home.  Will check in again soon.

Ok guys, here is the new dress I ordered - bohemian/nightgown. For play only: shopping, lunch - no work, as it is short. Of course, a cami will be required. I thought I could maybe wear with flat strappy sandles?

Oh yes, Kathi - many color combos: blue/white; brown/black; green/pink. Victorias Secret online under dresses.

Happy birthday Dotti.. Belated wishes to you

Okay, I'm up to take my dose of cephalexin and have a diet Coke. Had a caffeine headache as I've been off it since surgey except for a cup of tea each day.  Well, this headache wasn't leaving my left forehead, so I said fork it and popped a can.  So much for being a compliant patient.

Dotti, good luck with your back surgery.  Sounds as if avoiding it would be more pain than enduring it.

I feel great other than the headache.  Probably will try to do some work tomorrow afternoon after coming home from the follow up visit.  Did I mention that one of the docs said to the whole rounds team that I was the toughest cookie he'd ever come across in his years as a physician?  LOL  Small but full of it. 

Did find a little problem.  I was having an itch in the middle of my back near my waistline and when I looked in the mirror I saw and felt a small bubble of dark liquid under that massive tape they use on you to keep dressings in place.  I had my husband peel back the tape to that place (it was right near the edge) to release the fluid.  There was a small abraded area there, no sign of infection yet just "raw meat" according to him.  (He could never have been a brain surgeon.)

I had him hit it with some h2o2 and put a bandaid over it.  Has not been weeping or anything since.  I was wondering what the heck it was from since it wasn't near any incision then it dawned on me that they probably use some sort of applicator to apply that tape (think serrated edge that cuts Scotch tape) and they knicked my skin on that go-round.  I'll ask the ps tomorrow.  Anyway, it goes to show how any crazy thing can happen to us in surgery.  Yikes!

It also looks like I am too late with my idea about hospital johnnies.  Read this about the exploding market for hospital togs. http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071213/LIFE/712130301

Raye, can't forget to mention that dress is way cute.  BTW, how can people with big boobies keep them frompopping out of it???

I had ordered a pair of the new curvy fit jeans from LLBean before going to the joint last week and they arrived while I was in.  Tried them on today and guess what?  Butt fits but crotch is too short and uncomfortable and the thighs/legs are waaayyy too big.  They're going back tomorrow.

I am one of the big body, small boobed people who cannot wear a dress like the one Raye put up but it is gorgeous.

Awhile back there was a discussion about camisoles that were shorter and would protect our modesty.  I finally found a stretch lace cropped camisole online that I like, although I am not going to pay $45 for it. It is on http://www.hipundies.com/shop/search.php?xSearch=cropped+camisole   I have printed a picture of the pink one and will take it to my sister. Since I have found that I don't like wearing bra's unless absolutely necessary and the full length camisoles are too hot for the summer months my sister has agreed to try and help make/design something that I like out of stretch lace and this was the most promising style that I have found. I will let you know how our experimental camisole turns out in a couple of weeks.

Sheila

Sheila, that is really cute! 

I haven't moved much on my project what with all the surgeries and getting tons of work done before being laid up for almost 2 months (no lifting, that is).  Pretty unhappy about all that,but that's life.

The weather here turned from hot and humid and ugly to cool and dry overnight.  I actuall have real clothes on today!  Not just wisps of things.  Let me tell you, it isn't fun dragging drains and pinning them up under a big top when it's hot, so life is now much better.

LOVE the tote too! Though I love any purse/bag/tote....sigh.

Tina - how are you feeling? I agree - you are one tough little cookie. Ugly Betty stuff, eh? Ole indeed!  I love Sienna Miller's style. Just LOVE IT. Short dresses with tights and cool shoes. I will try and find a pic to post. EDITED TO ADD: sorry for the abrupt change of topic- Sienna Miller has nothing to do with Ugly Betty - one of those mornings.

Sheila, love the half cami, but alas - cannot wear as no boobies on this bod. But very cute. On that vein (is this the right "vein" for the phrase?), I think I am going to get some of those little cotton bralettes to wear around under tshirts, etc. when I am not wearing my strap on boobies.

Speaking of cool, it is low 60's this am and rainy. Fall arrived literally overnight. What a summer.

My dress arrived. Not sure about it. I tried it one with some high flat black boots, looked cute, but maybe too wide looking - I may send it back.

Cherev! my goodness - every day more exciting news from you girl! Radio and TV interviews?? Wow. How fun. I agree, for the TV dress it up a bit.

Cotton.

Here is the pic of it on me. It is too wide and looks stupid - not at all like the girl in the magazine! HA.  I was going to send it back for smaller size, as it makes my shoulders look narrow. I may just send it back. You have a point about the cotton.the front looks OK, but the back doesn't lie correctly AND I can get a dress at TJ for 1/2 the cost.