Cocktails, Sex, and a Leather Punch?

It's really not what you're thinking. While enjoying some seriously amazing fondue, strong cocktails, and the company of friends pre-Sex in the City the conversation turned to shoes. I know it's hard to believe! Actually, it turned to the benefits of owning my tipsy must-have #3 - a leather punch!

My dear friend Jess is currently living through the "wedding-circuit phase" of her life. That's the period that starts right after college and goes on for roughly three to four years. It's something like this:

1. The majority of your friends get engaged and married.
2. You spend most weekends either planning or attending a shower or wedding-related event.
3. You know you went to college for "X" but question whether you should start a party-planning business.
4. You wonder how it is that you're working but don't have any more money than you did in college and realize it's the "wedding-circuit phase" of life.
   

The silver-lining is that you have total justification for buying several pairs of fabulous shoes! 

When one of those pairs is a buckled slingback that keeps falling off , you can either play Cinderella and hope that Prince Charming saves the day or buy a leather punch. I typically recommend the later. It may not be glamorous but it's totally addictive! In this case I let Jess borrow mine and as soon as I get it back I'll post a picture.  

So there you have it, over cocktails and fondue I shared the secret to keeping all of your buckled shoes secure and belts looking perfectly cinched. Now head directly to the hardware store and pick up a leather punch of your own. Who knows, Prince Charming may be waiting there too! 

Cheers,

t (aka 60% Carrie and 40% Samantha)      

Father's Day Fun in the Sun!

Happy Father's Day to all you amazing dads out there! Thank you for being our super heros, teachers, coaches, and faithful protectors from things that go bump in the night. Life wouldn't be the same without you. Hopefully in honor of your big day you were able to kick back a bit and enjoy. You certainly deserve it. 

For me, Father's Day signals the official start of summer. Not only do I get to hang with some of the coolest dads ever (missed you this year Buzzy), but it's also the first time the fam gets to enjoy boating, sunning, and all the warm-weather festivities we love. With that fun in the sun also comes the seasonal shock of squeezing into swim wear and exposing my seriously pale skin to the sun, which leads to my next must-have.

tipsy must-have #2 - sunscreen!

I want to clarify something from my last post too. Just because I was insanely excited about my FitFlops and made them my first must-have item of summer, absolutely nothing ranks higher on my list than sunscreen. If you want to keep looking like a hot young thing, this lifesaver should top your list too!

According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 90% of the aging on your face is from damaging UV rays. Bottomline, you need to protect your skin daily. So ... get your shot glass, fill it with sunscreen (that's about the amout needed to cover an average adult), and then slather it on. An upside is that you now have a perfectly acceptable reason to carry a shot glass with you all summer long! ;) 

Strut your way through summer!

While the calendar may not say that summer has arrived, the temps outside are on the rise and unfortunately the humidity is too. That means it's the perfect time to share my must-have items of the season. Let's start with some fabulous footwear!

tipsy must-have #1 FitFlops

Typically a strappy sandal or sky-high wedge would top my list but not this year. Probably the BEST shoe of summer is the FitFlop. Those innovative Brits brought their genius product across the pond and now everyone can enjoy the flip flop that actually helps slim you simply by wearing it! The look is sporty, not chic but the payoff is worth it. And they did come out with black patent, bronze, and silver versions that are more stylish.

Anyway, it's the specially designed midsole that deserves the credit. It works your muscles, helping to tone your legs and improve your rear view. The benefits of an improved posture and reduced joint strain deserve a mention too. You're supposed to "ease" into wearing them, but if a shoe's going to help shape my bum and slim my thighs, I may never take them off much less am I going to start out slow. I'm going to measure my progress along the way but all you have to do is slip them on and strut your stuff!

cheers,
t

Lindsay in the Closet?

Ok, serious scandal on the celeb scene! Word is spreading that Lindsay Lohan may be coming out of the closet in order to wed her DJ girlfriend. What? I know she's had her share of ups and downs but this is a side I've never heard about. It's not confirmed, yet, so we'll have to wait and see if it's just a twist someone is spinning or the real deal. Honestly, it doesn't seem like she's been happy since her breakup with Fez. Come on Lindsay, you've got fashion sense to die for and a lot of talent, so I hope you can get through another media blitz. I mean, if you're in love with your DJ friend, good for you. But maybe you should try flying solo for a while...

Cheers,

t