HELLO LADIES!   Let’s talk about  WHAT LIES BENEATH… Part 1

March 9, 2020

The Dressucation Dr.

Have you ever seen a woman wearing a stunning outfit with the 

WRONG UNDERWEAR? It’s a “look killer”, is it not?

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About a year and a half ago I saw something similar to the “before” photo in church, only the young woman was wearing a white dress. This experience is what prompted me to create my Non Surgical Body Lift package. (Click on the Image and Fashion Consulting tab for more info). The dress was lovely and the young woman had a nice figure, but her undergarments were all WRONG.


What were her issues? Visible panty lines causing puckering and mid-section rolls and the sides of her bra and the straps were showing. Trust me when I say I made that woman over in my mind and turned her into the “after” several times during service. It was hard to keep myself from going over to enlighten her before leaving the church. She had no idea how good she could have looked!


So let’s face it. We have seen the before photos in real life, maybe have been or currently are them, and perhaps have even heard a comedian include it in his or her shtick. In fact last weekend I went to a comedy club where the headliner told the story of how he had recently re-entered the dating scene only to discover that women are now wearing Spanx. (I realize that Spanx is a brand but I will occasionally use it to refer to shapewear in general.) The comedian proceeded to describe what happened when he became intimate with his date and the Spanx came off!


Clearly, some men have become apprehensive about shapewear and have internalized the visual of a woman taking off her Spanx during intimacy and suddenly exploding into a bloated and much heavier caricature of her former Spanx-wearing self. Are they serious?


It has been suggested that Spanx or other brands of shapewear may be unhealthy if they are too tight. I say everything in moderation! It’s important to keep in mind that everyone should make an effort to maintain a healthy weight but we all need a little help from time to time! Spanx should not be used as a substitute for an exercise regimen; at least not for the long-term. Quality shapewear is available in many styles and levels of control from light to extra firm by various designers and can be purchased in almost any store that sells underwear from Walmart to Neiman Marcus.

A LITTLE SPANX HUMOR TIPS
KEEP it SMOOTH!

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What Lies Beneath - Part 2

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CREATING A COMPLIMENT-WORTHY WARDROBE FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND BEYOND

December 17, 2021
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MASK UP WITH STYLE – PART 3

August 30, 2021
I was hoping there would be no need to do another blog post about masking but unfortunately, I WAS WRONG! Summer is quickly coming to an end and I don’t know about you, but there are a whole bunch of things I envisioned myself doing that clearly aren’t going to happen until this Covid 19 situation greatly improves. I really believed there would be more circumstances that masks would not be a necessity.
Dr. Janet L. Kiley

A LOOK AT POST- PANDEMIC EMPLOYMENT

July 9, 2021
Things have changed significantly in the world of work since the onset of the Covid 19 Pandemic, giving the advantage to those who are currently working or seeking employment.

Let’s talk about Getting out of the Pandemic “Comfort Zone.”

June 17, 2021
I hope you are safely reacclimating to life now that the pandemic is seemingly under control in the U.S. My plan is to safely have as much fun as possible this summer and I plan to do it “stylefully”!

IT’S TIME TO GET READY FOR POST-PANDEMIC LIFE AND STYLE!

February 12, 2021
We aren’t quite there yet but reports indicate that if we continue to mask up, wash our hands frequently, social distance, and people are largely vaccinated we can get back to normal life sooner than later.

Mask Up With Style - Part 2

September 30, 2020
Ladies, it looks like we are going to be wearing masks for quite some time; even after a safe vaccine becomes available. Let’s make the best of it! After several months of living with COVID 19, finding masks in various colors and styles is not difficult. If having a mask to match most of your outfits is your thing like it is mine, go for it! Just be sure to wear masks with at least two layers of fabric.

Mask Up With Style

July 29, 2020
Hello Ladies!   I know it has been a while since you’ve heard from me but I was definitely experiencing the “Pandemic Blues”. All the time in the world to write but totally unmotivated and felt like the rug had been pulled from under me! Can you relate??   Who would have ever thought we would be wearing masks for anything other than a costume or masquerade party? Well, any occasion good or bad can warrant a fashion statement and while I am no expert on masks, I have learned a few things since the pandemic began.    The first mask I wore was the type similar to an N95. The elastic goes around the head and it has a metal bar across the top. I felt like I was going to a construction job. I happened to have a few in my house that my mother had given me many months ago when I was cleaning out my basement. Although I was happy to have them and they served the intended purpose, they were uncomfortable and completely “uncute”! They also left marks on my face that took a while to go away. Another way to look at it might be that they fit very close to the face which is probably a good thing.  Recently I have seen many beautiful masks made of various fabrics and prints: African print, lace overlay, cotton, smiley face, the American flag, and you can even have the bottom half of your own face printed on a mask! (I did as you can see above.) Some masks are made with removable filters (possibly an added benefit) and others with valves which are not recommended by experts. Do a Google search and see for yourself. Folks have gotten very creative!  Fashion is important but safety is even more important so be sure to only wear masks that are constructed with multiple layers of fabric. Experts recommend at least two layers. 

Hello Ladies! I AM A "MEMORABILIA SPECIALIST"

February 21, 2020
I save clothing, shoes, vinyl records, early cell phones, “stuff” from grade school, and did I say clothing? I prefer to use the term self-proclaimed (although others would surely agree), Memorabilia Specialist rather than Hoarder. Hoarder just sounds BAD. Memorabilia Specialist has a nice connotation just sounds so much better! It’s been a while since our New Year’s resolutions were made and now we have all noticed that the days are getting longer, daffodils and other flowers are starting to peak through the soil, and the groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter when he did his thing on February 2nd. Spring is on its way which means it’s time to start working out more (I’m heading to the gym today after an embarrassingly long hiatus) so that we can fit into last year’s spring and summer gear or buy new outfits. If the latter is the case, you might need to make room in your closet! A recent review of my secondary closet revealed a boat load of clothing that I had forgotten about! There are all kinds of pants and jeans ranging from slim cut to boot cut to all out bell bottoms along with a ton of leggings, jeggings, and gym wear. I couldn’t believe how many similar items I purchased over the years! That’s the way it is. When we like a particular style or color, we tend to buy what at a glance seems to be the same item over and over. The truth is, I could wear black pants every day for two weeks and to a non-discerning eye, it would look like I’m wearing the same pair. Let’s move on!