Style Symmetry

I’ve been climbing on the chaise to hang drapes;

and shopping around for rugs, pillows, clocks and mirrors.

How’ve you been?

Four weeks into 2013 how are your resolutions coming?  I have never been good at resolutions, like last year when I said I’d finally learn to drive a car… I decided last month to do a pre-resolution and ran every day for the two weeks prior to the holidays and it gave me a great head start!  It’s been a while since I talked about my favorite workout products which are usually made by Nike. My running shoes have always been Nike, they are a good width for wide feet, provide sufficient arch support and the stylish swoosh is my favorite accessory.  My trusty pair are a couple years old now so I’ve been shopping around for new kicks.  Now all that’s left to decide is pink or red…

A Shantaram copy of my very own, halfway through this 1,000 page book right now.
Blender, I killed my blender making too much hummus.
A New Home, moving in the New Year and want to find a lovely place to settle.
Red Hunter Rain Boots!!
An Ergonomic Pillow, for neck support.
American Apparel Long Underwear, so cozy and ridiculous.

What do you want for Christmas?

It’s that time of year again, present shopping season!  I actually decided to bake most gifts this year, I invented this carrot blackberry loaf that is very delicious and pineapple oatmeal muffins that people seem to love.  But what but for those people that you just need (or want) to spend a few extra dollars on?

For The Boyfriend, Dad or Brother 

Now, I have an anxiety attack just at the thought of buying clothing for a woman.  We women are particular about our sense of style, our bodies are curvy and sometimes quirky and worst of all a woman does not have the heart to admit to the gift giver when they don’t like a gift.  But when it comes to men, buying clothes is the best option!  First of all, men take us clothing shopping with them anyway because they ‘need’ our help, mens body shapes are easy to fit and even if we accidentally get their size wrong they don’t feel offended.

It’s also a well known fact that men are easy, they will like anything we choose from a dress shirt for work, a hilarious t shirt, a comfy hoodie or a sexy pair of jeans.

A few of my favorites;

What are you planning on buying for him this year?  I can keep a secret!

Do you know what I am excited about this summer?  Bra style bikini tops!  It hasn’t been since the days of BH90120 (the original) that I’ve seen so many options for a bathing suit with bra style straps and Debenhams has so many to choose from!

Why is bra style better than a halter style bikini? Comfort!

When I go to the beach, pool, front yard…. wherever I am likely to wear a bikini I don’t go for a half an hour, I go all day.  These halter style bathing suits with the tie pulled tight on the back of the neck gets my shoulders aching.

Why is a bra style better than a bandeau? It’s flattering.

The bandeau is a comfortable alternative to halter style but (and it’s a big but) it is not flattering on girls over an A cup.  Bra style bikini tops come in tailored sizes, they have shape and support to compliment a womans curves.

What’s your favorite swimwear style?

All super cute bikinis are available at Debenhams.