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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Commenters were eyeing this dress a while ago, and it's been on my mind ever since — love the structured neckline and, of course, the three different colors of blue it's available in. It's also nice that it's available in sizes 2-16. It's $98 at Nordstrom (with great reviews). Ladies who were eyeing this a few weeks ago — any reports after purchase? Adrianna Papell Pleated Crepe Dress 2016 Update: We're adding this dress to our Workwear Hall of Fame because after two years it keeps coming out in more colors and getting rave reviews. Nordstrom has the most options, but occasionally Amazon has the dress as well, sometimes as low as $20. 2017 Update: We're adding this dress to our Workwear Hall of Fame because after two years it keeps coming out in more colors and getting rave reviews. Nordstrom has the most options, but occasionally Amazon has the dress as well, sometimes as low as $20. (L-all)Sales of note for 11.5.24
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How do you attack musty closets? Please share your favorites…
AK
I grew up in humid Houston and my parents have had a container of Damp Rid in every closet for years. Just be careful with it — if it tips over it’s a sticky, goey mess to clean up.
Ellen
Wow, Kat, what a great dress! I love it and I am goieng up to see Rosa so I can go to Nordstrom’s when I am up there! Yay! I know the manageing partner will reimbeurse me for this one and Frank will NOT see anything b/c of the high neckline and tight fit around the arm’s even tho it is sleeaveless! DOUBEL YAY! And b/t/w, I totaly LOVE THE COLOR!!!
As for the OP, I have found onley 1 solution — give them to Salvation Army or Big Brother’s Big Sister’s b/c you can NEVER get the stink out and dad say’s you can still get a deduection for smelly clotheing. It is up to the Salvation Army or Big Brother’s to get the stink out. That goe’s for musty smell’s as well as other smell’s. Even some new clotheing I gave away for a TAX Dedeuction b/c I did NOT like the new smell and after dry cleaneing, it still stunk. FOOEY! I also gave away alot of Alan’s stuff that was here rather then throweing it out. I got a dedeuction for those also even tho they were HIS. Dad figure’d out that I had bought alot of thing’s for him I did NOT get paid for and I had given him of myself, and that was worth alot, so Dad say’s it is akinn to BARTERING, which is legal in NY State. So last year I think he put me down for over $1000 of contreibution’s, some of which were clotheing related. I also gave CASH to my school b/c they were running a marathon for money for student loan’s forgiveness and I had NONE b/c Dad paid for everything (yay dad), so I just gave them $100. They keep calling me now b/c of that. Mabye next year I will just let dad and the accoueantant handel all that sillyness. DOUBEL FOOEY!
The Investement Banker texted to let me know he has to meet somebody today for business but wan’ts to get together over the weekend when we can have more time to talk. I said OK b/c I have NOTHING goeing on, and talkeing is easy, especialy if we are NOT in my apartement. He has his own place in SOHO that he invited me to but I said NO I do NOT meet men in their apartement’s b/c they think once I get thru the door, they can just have sex. That hapened more then once to me so now I do NOT visit men’s apartement’s. Even Alan b/c he lived at home and I bet he also would have done stuff there to me in his room if his mom was not lookeing in at us, so I just did NOT go there! The last thing I would ever want is to hear his mom comeing in at the door when Alan was huffeing and puffeing and grunteing on top of me. TRIPEL FOOEY!
NOLA
I want to hear this, too! I have one particularly musty closet in my guestroom and I only use it for storing really old clothes and Christmas decorations.
To freshen the closet in my bedroom, I’ve used the jars of fragrance beads from Pier 1. They don’t tip over and make my closet smell nicer. That said, they don’t really neutralize odors or get rid of the odor. I guess they just mask the odor? http://www.pier1.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-pier1_us-Site/default/Search-Show?q=bead-jar#q=bead-jar&start=0&sz=12
anne-on
Cedar inserts, and those jars of crystals that suck up moisture. They sell them in Home Depot.
In a pinch I’ll also leave the windows open in that room and then leave the door open, that helps.
DontBlameTheKids
I’m kind of a dork about this, and also I had a problem with moths, so I take musty closets very, very seriously! I do a thorough airing out/cleaning every three months when the seasons change. I take everything out, wash it or dryclean. If we’re dealing with blankets and that sort of thing, I hang them outside for a while. I wipe down every surface with a lemon cleaner (this probably doesn’t help kill the moths, but the smell is nice and fresh). Also, a neutral Febreeze spray works well.
Meg Murry
Repainting the walls & ceiling with a paint with mildewcide in it (like paint made for bathrooms – ask at an actual paint store, not a big box store) can help a lot, especially since people often don’t paint closets when they repaint a room. Same with shampooing the carpet if its a walk-in – the closet doesn’t usually get done when the room does.
The other best thing we’ve found is to put an air filter in the closet and leave the closet door open for a few days. If you have a dehumidifier, that would work even better, especially if its as wet in your area as it is in mine right now. Washing anything that’s been in the closet for a while that might have absorbed the musty odor helps too.
Meg Murry
Oh, and if its a closet that you always keep the door shut on, putting a louvered door or cutting a hole in the door and putting a louvered insert or decorative vent cover will allow air to circulate in the closet but not let everyone see your mess.
Aggie
When I remodeled my bathroom, I asked that my closets be painted and tiled. The workers looked at me like I had two heads, but it made a huge difference. It might be my imagination, but I think the Sherwin Williams Bath Paint is stronger and more resistant to hanger dings.
MJ
Also, bowls of baking soda. Just buy a huge box and then sprinkle some in a bowl. Change it every month or so.
Lily student
Salt works similarly, and may be cheaper
DC Wonkette
Quick question on styling this dress (since I just ordered it): The bare arms are a little much for bigger meetings… What would you gals recommend? White blazer? Colored sweater (or would that make it go too casual)?
I’m always challenged on this… thanks for your help!
Killer Kitten Heels
Yes to white blazer. Also khaki, and maybe even black, depending on how vibrant the blue is in person. (Or plum! A plum blazer would be awesome.)
I do think that a sweater would dress it down a little too much, if the concern is formality in a big meeting (although in general I think it’d look lovely with a sweater).
C
I would love to wear blazers with dresses like this but they never look right. Anyone have secrets to this?
just Karen
Pay attention to fit and length – I think on top of dresses like this, a blazer needs to be fitted and hit at the top of your hip to look right – I always look frumpy when I try longer/straighter jackets.
C
Makes sense! I’m petite so I should try to find something cropped.
SAlit-a-gator
I like cropped jackets with dresses – the right one is hard to find, but they’re wardrobe work horses with my dresses.
Something like this: http://www.loft.com/cropped-linen-open-jacket/336836?colorExplode=false&skuId=15901910&catid=catl000018&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=6600
AnonA
I wear an open-style (no button) blazer with a dress that is very similar to this one. It’s also has bracelet length sleeves and a less structured collar. It’s dressier than a sweater, but the more relaxed styling of the blazer seems to work well.
Anonymous
Don’t limit yourself to solid blazers, either. A tweed or other sort of print/textured blazer could work well.
Anonymous
Love both of the suggestions above. Cobalt is one of my favorite colors, so I love more ideas on what to mix it with :)
Anon
A turquoise blazer or sweater would look great.
a passion for fashion
I think one of the floral blazers that are so hot right now would look awesome with this.
Shopaholic
Yes a white blazer would look fantastic with this. Also black if the blue is bright enough and grey I think. Maybe navy if the blues are different enough?
I like the idea of a brighter colour but I’m assuming for a meeting, you want to go more formal so I would stick to neutrals.
Dread of summer....
One of the challenges of summer for me is exposed legs. I’m one of those unfortunate few with sensitive pale skin, and lots of dark hair on my legs that grows quickly. I cannot tolerate waxing – I mean, my skin and my wallet cannot tolerate it. Cannot afford high tech hair removal.
For me, shaving is my best option. However, shaving is also a game of chance. A chance of knicks, and frequently shaving “rash” – for lack of a better term. It’s like every follicle in my legs is inflamed…. Then I don’t want to wear a skirt anyway!
Any tips from those who are similar? Thanks!!
Blonde Lawyer
I know a friend of mine uses KY instead of shaving cream because that is all her sensitive skin can tolerate. I don’t know what her reaction was when using shaving cream but you might want to try the KY instead and see if you have a good result. I use an organic shaving cream that comes in a tube and is mango vanilla I think. I’ve had less razor issues since using it.
I feel you though – while I don’t have your exact issue I have a disease that causes skin cysts so I have to limit my shaving of the bikini area. Makes summer challenging. At least for me, I don’t have that challenge at work.
Sparrow
What type of shave cream/gel do you use? Is it possible you are allergic or sensitive to certain ingredients? My husband uses a shave oil for his face and sometimes I use it for my legs. I don’t very sensitive skin, but the oil leaves my skin much softer and smoother than regular shave cream.
Dread of summer....
This is interesting. I am not familiar with shave oils. I have randomly tried shave gels (I think I have a pink can of ?Skintimates now) and sometimes really lathered Dove soap.
tesyaa
I only Dove soap, all the time. I don’t have problems with irritation, but I’m not great at avoiding nicks. The best razors I have found are Quattro (not sure if they still make them though).
anon-oh-no
i have similar issues (blonde hair, but fair and the hair grows fast and i always seem to get razor burn) and have been trying all types of shaving creams and razors, with little success. I do like the trader joes shave lotion that i bought in a pinch once.
Also, just last week i had to use one of my husbands razors (gillett i think) becuase i was out and was wearing a skirt. it was AWESOME. it worked so much better that i’m buying these from now on. legs were smooth for 2.5 days and no razor burn.
i also just bought the jergens BB body cream. Im only on day 3 of using it, but its also awesome. I was walking around all day yesterday in a skirt thinking to myself that “wow, my legs look great.” Then i realized it was from the bb cream. no clue how it works, but it does.
Dread of summer....
Thanks guys. I have switched to men’s razors and do rinse v. frequently.
I’m not familar with BB body cream. This is interesting… I always lotion legs like crazy after shaving. Do you use this in addition to lotion or does it substitute?
applesandcheddar
Try using baby oil. I have similar skin to you, and this works well for me. The only downside is that it dulls the razor blade quickly.
Profmama
I feel you! I tend to get better results with shaving cream than soap.
But then what to do about varicose veins, random moles and scars? I feel like my legs look like a road map! No biggie with hiking shorts, but I feel like a kid with scraped knees when I wear a skirt. Not the smooth profesh look I’m seeking. Any advice?
Self tanner is out for now, as I’m TTC.
Anon
Sheer hosiery in a nude-for-you color.
Dread of summer....
Yes, but I often lean to black. And it gets tiring/doesn’t always look appropriate.
Pink
Honestly, the only person noticing those things are likely you, and if a stranger is, too bad for them. Life is too short to not enjoy yourself, your bare legs, hair, scars and all.
I admire those smooth legs in front me when I happen to see one on the stairs getting out of the subway (rare). Gives me a moment of huh, my legs are not that smooth, but as long as I can still walk, skip, dance, run, I’m going to love my legs, wear skirts and shorts and not care.
My motto as a teen was that if you can see the hair on my legs, you’re staring too closely, and wtf are you doing staring at the hair on my legs anyway. I think this motto still applies.
Barb
Love it!
DontBlameTheKids
I love you. This is what I aim to be, but most days I fail miserably.
CKB
I love this, and totally agree. Today I am sporting bare legs & a small scrape up my shin from my deadlifts earlier in the week, that I then shaved over & made worse. My skin also is spotty – each pore is slightly darker than the skin around it (I blame KP though it’s worse on my arms). I do not have great skin at all. It’s not soft & smooth (though I do my best to get it that way) and it’s not a uniform color. I think most people’s skin is like this, and photoshopped magazines and ads make us think that most people have lovely, uniformly colored skin when it just isn’t true. I do my best to make my skin look as good as I can, and then try not to worry about it. And if people are judging me based on my less than perfect skin, that says more about them than it does about me, imo.
As for shaving – I like using cheap hair conditioner. It works way better for me than any shave cream or gel.
love a good deadlift
glad I’m not the only one. And not the only one with banged-up shins.
Dread of summer....
I appreciate this, and of course I am the most self-conscious about this.
But I am going to be very honest… you do not see women with hair/skin issues like mine running fancy free on the street. Not in a professional work environment. If you can get away with not re-shaving minimum 3x in a week, than you have very different hair/skin than mine. Let’s just say thank god I’m on sprinolactone now, and not dating is a relief. I have never seen comparable issues amongst my colleagues left exposed. We are the ones wearing pants. And unfortunately, those of us with this issue, often have skin/hair issues in multiple places.
Ahhhhhh, genetics…..
I have pale pale skin and dark nearly black hair. Thanks to my Swedish mother, and Portugese grandmother.
But as weight fluctuations are killing me with my wearing work pants, I really long to have a few A-line skirts/dresses as options. So thought I’d see what you guys are doing…
Honestly, I feel like there is a scientist somewhere in a lab who has discovered something that would remove hair forever and is cheap/simple, but they keep it hidden because the hair removal industry is a multiple-billion dollar industry.
Blonde Lawyer
Now that you have given more info, is there any chance you have Hidradenitis Supperativa? I might be spelling this wrong. For those of you with healthy skin, don’t google this. This is the autoimmune disease I have that causes my skin cysts. They often look just like ingroin hairs or boils at first. It is very hard to diagnose properly and very few doctors in this country treat it. Your problems might be more than just shaving issues. If you do have HS, you might not be able to shave when you are flaring and for some, shaving triggers flares. It sucks. Luckily, I “only” have one reoccurring cyst and it is on my bikini line so I can still shave my armpits and legs.
Blonde Lawyer
For more practical advice, I have two a-line skirts that hit mid calf that I wear with knee high boots in the fall. Might be too warm for you for summer but it is one way to wear skirts without shaving or wearing hose. Also, if you have HS you probably can’t wear hose. I can’t wear anything tight where I get my cyst. If it was up to my doc, I wouldn’t wear underwear but that’s not something I’m willing to do. The dry cleaning bills alone would kill me!
Also, just as a counterpoint to what we traditionally see, I once worked with a beautiful lady who wore skirts and I happened to notice she had dark long hair on her legs and didn’t shave at all. I thought it was a bit odd but kept it to myself. We worked w/ troubled teens and I heard one flat out ask her about it. She said she “had a medical issue and can’t shave but still likes skirts.” I know that approach isn’t for everyone (especially if you are covered in cysts) but I wanted to say that I have seen it done.
Dread of summer....
Thanks for this. No, clinically I am fine. Just on one end of the bell curve, shall we speak.
Let’s just say, I have always been a fan of the summer maxi dress.
Susedna
Yup. +1000.
I don’t owe society plastic-mannequin smooth, hairless legs.
I’m not yet 40 and I already have some varicose veins (thanks, Dad’s side of the family!). And no, I will not hide them. People who see them and don’t like them can go suck it and choke, really.
Mrs. Jones
Nude fishnets or sheer hose work for my pale/scarred legs.
Sparrow
I go with bare legs, scars and all! My skin is darker and the slightest blemish (mosquito bite, shaving nick) leaves a gray-ish scar. Even when I shave my legs, you can still sort see my pores.
But I can understand wanting to have a more smooth look when wearhing a suit, so the sheer hose is a good idea. Also, what about a lotion with a gradual self-tanner to even out skin tone?
Dread of summer....
I definitely wear shear hose at a minimum. I have stayed away from self-tanners because I thought I would look odd when the rest of my body is so pale. Wouldn’t you have to do your whole body to look normal? And doesn’t self-tanner rub off on clothes?
Anne Shirley
Start with the jergens daily moisturizer that builds color as you wear it. I am very pale and it gives a bit of color to my legs but not enough I worry about matching. I haven’t had any issues with it rubbing off on clothes.
Anon
Self-tanner is unsafe when you’re TTC?
Anne Shirley
No it isn’t. Some sources counsel against spray tanning while pregnant but there’s nothing wrong with using home application self tanner while trying to get pregnant.
Lyssa
I was wondering about that, too. This (purportedly by a dermatologist) says that they are fine: http://www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-use-self-tanning-lotions-or-tanning-beds-durin_1127909.bc
However, a few other sites that I found when googling said, basically, no one’s completely sure so better to avoid (though they weren’t by doctors).
I’m pretty sure that I used it some while I was pregnant.
anon
my doctor has a booklet with all the things to avoid b/c of birth defects when pregnant and it def lists self-tanner. But everyone is comfortable with different levels of risk!
NYNY
I have similar issues, and I find the following make a big difference for me:
– Aveeno sensitive skin shaving cream (sometimes it’s by the men’s shaving stuff, if your drugstore gender-segregates)
– Moisturize the hell out of my legs the night before shaving
Dread of summer....
Thanks for the Aveeno suggestion. Moisturizing the night before wouldn’t have occurred to me. Thanks for this!
B
Super sensitive skin, and I swear by Aveeno shaving cream!
Barb
Use hair conditioner or body wash, never soap, with your razor. Hair conditioner works best. I have the same situation and have to shave daily for skirts, but have sensitive skin.
Dread of summer....
Thanks. I’ll try some conditioner tomorrow. At least I have it!
Anon
Try TendSkin. Also, I know you said that your skin cannot tolerate waxing, but regular waxing is different than when you just have your legs waxed after a long break. Hair grows back in cycles, so the first time you’ll probably be quite irritated, but on subsequent times your hair hasn’t had time to grow back thickly yet so it’s much smoother.
Dread of summer....
Yeah, I have considered this. But the last time I waxed, I had burns and blisters. Unbelievable. The time before that redness/mild burn and BRUISES. No more for me…
One of my friends years ago got her real job as a scientist. Her reward was spending $10,000 to remove all the hair on her legs… toes to crotch. I was shocked at the idea of spending that amount of $$. Now, I wonder….
L
That sounds like a really bad wax job, not just skin irritation. Have you considered sugaring? Some people swear by it.
Also, a long time ago (before I stopped caring) they made these buffers that you could use to buff out the hair. I’ll post the link in a reply.
L
http://www.amazon.com/Smooth-Away-Hair-Removal-System/product-reviews/B004W3TCLO/ref=dpx_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1
Anonymous
I don’t know what costs $10,000… I did laser hair removal for a fraction of that cost!
meara
Consider some laser hair groupons? You could try it out at a couple places, see where you like…I tried a few places before I found one I liked that worked really well, and am loving the results.
Anon
That’s definitely a terrible waxer. You may have lots little red bumps where the hairs were as irritations, and even possibly some slight bleeding if you have extremely thick hair, but burns and bruises means that the person is incompetent. I use an epilator most of the time, which would also be painful and cause irritation, but at least that wouldn’t cause burns and bruises.
LadyB
Could you have been allergic to the wax? I know I was the first (and only) time I waxed my underarms. I couldn’t put my arms down by my sides for 3 days.
DontBlameTheKids
This is me. Very sensitive, pale skin that gets red easily. I shave with Aveeno moisturizing body wash. It’s the only thing that is pretty much guaranteed not to give me a rash. I use just straight coconut oil when I’m done shaving. It has antibacterial properties as well as moisturizing, so it helps with razor burn.
Dread of summer....
Great – another Aveeno vote and oil. Appreciate this. I haven’t used oil/baby oil on my skin since I was in high school and am not sure why…
just Karen
I saw on another response that you said you always use lotion afterwards – are you lotioning right after you shave? If so, that causes major red bumps and burning for me, and might be part of your problem – I’d recommend trying the lotion the light before and/or an hour or so after shaving once your skin has recovered a little.
Poppy
Same for me. Shaving doesn’t really cause any problems but lotion after a shave is awful! Bumps and burning. I might try some coconut oil, though.
AIMS
I have similarly pale sensitive skin and dark hair. I love everything about summer except for how long it takes my legs to adjust… For a while I had success with Nair. The only trouble is it’s a commitment – it takes a long time to get your hair to adjust and start coming in less and you have to commit to it full speed so one shave and you’re back to square one. Once you’re there though, it’s great. I used it for a year or so in my 20s and then ran out, was late for a date, and there went that… But maybe give it a shot?
Dread of summer....
I have gone through phases of Nair etc.. Skin redness is also an issue, and I have to divide and do in multiple days to cover all leg, both legs. I keep hoping they will develop milder products.
Gdzilla
Lady, I am THE QUEEN OF ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES. Using any kind of soap to shave = H3LL TO THE NOPE. Conditioner only. Oil after. And surprisingly, the new-ish Veet is AMAZING.
Actually, there’s no reason to use soap on your legs ever. Sometimes I do a sulfate free body wash lathered in cloth thingy to exfoliate.
SOAP IS EVIL.
NOLA
Sensitive reptilian skin?
mascot
My husband had really irritated skin and swore by the 4-step process from Art of Shaving. Once his skin calmed down and got healthy (maybe 6-12 months) he could back off some of it. I think they sell lavender and unscented lines along with more masculine scents.
AIMS
Mr. AIMS used to get skin irritation from shaving and using an old fashioned raises and the stuff from Art of Shaving changed his skin completely. I don’t actually think it’s the whole kit and caboodle they sell, but the razor and mild shaving oil that makes the biggest difference. I am starting to ponder using this for myself but not sure if it will translate…
mascot
I think the pre-shave oil does help and that was the one product he used the longest. I use the brush to apply shaving cream and make the hairs stand up a bit more. I’ve also switched to a 3 blade razor -fewer blade, less irritation for me. I dry the razor after I use it and store it out of the shower to make it last longer.
anne-on
Have you tried using conditioner instead of shaving cream? That really helps me. Otherwise, maybe try the sensitive skin moisturizers right after to calm the skin down.
Diana Barry
You may not be changing razors often enough if you are getting nicks and having to press down hard. I have good luck with the Intuition razors (lots of moisturizer around the blades) and soaping first. Also, I don’t try to shave super-closely – just getting the big bits off is OK! Particularly with sensitive areas like knees and ankles.
Anon
Shave with hair conditioner – cheaper than shaving cream, works the same and much better than soap.
Anne Shirley
One tip I picked up from the derm is to wear long cotton pajama pants in summer. Apparently my skin is irritated by my own sweat. It’s not a solution but it does help.
Anita
I recently read that you should rinse off your razor after every swipe for a smoother shave. Men do this when they shave their faces.
Meg Murry
Have you ever tried epilating instead of shaving? I have the Braun Silk Epil and while it cost around $50 for the mid-range model (I got it at Bed Bath and Beyond with one of there 20% off coupons they always have) that’s a comparable investment to 1-2 waxing sessions. The pain level is similar or slightly less than waxing, although it takes a little longer, and the results last much longer than shaving, and the hairs don’t grow back as stubbly as shaving so the look is not as harsh. I can’t always take the time to epilate, so I still shave in a pinch, but there is less to shave when I do need to. I’ve been very happy with my current epilator and I’m thinking about upgrading to a cordless model, simply because my bathroom outlets aren’t very conveniently located.
Amy
Seconded – I’ve been doing it for 6 years and have no regrets – painful at first but eventually it goes away and feels like almost nothing.
Oregon Coast
Granted, I do not have sensitive skin, but I’ve always had better luck shaving with a man’s razor than a woman’s. I used my husband’s razor (Gillette Mach whatever), and never looked back. Fewer nicks and cuts along the way for some reason (maybe more flexible to accommodate the face?). I also spend more money on the nicer razor, and regularly switch the blades. I also find that shaving daily helps – my skin isn’t sensitive but I have dark coarse hair that grows quickly (but I’m also someone who prefers the feel of having hairless legs, so YMMV, and have always shaved daily, even when I was younger).
Blonde Lawyer
Yes, my derm told me no lady’s razors ever.
Bonnie
Don’t rule out hair removal. If you’re near a large city, there are often groupons for laser hair removal. I think I paid $199 for 3 treatments for my legs.
NWanalyst
I also react to… practically everything. Nowadays, I mostly use a Phillips “bodygroom” electric razor on my legs, which doesn’t irritate my skin at all. Here is what I have found I need to do for the areas that I wet-shave:
I don’t use regular razor blades. I found that the “moisture strips” on them irritate my skin and give me dreadful rashes. Instead, I hunt for disposable razors that don’t have the strip on them, and I use them only until they start to get dull. (Theoretically, I could use an old-fashioned safety razor, but I haven’t had a chance to hunt one of those down yet.)
I shave under the running water. Shaving creams and soaps irritate my skin, and shaving under running water seems to drastically reduce irritation. I used to use a bit of oil every time I shaved, but now I find that if I’m under the full water flow, I don’t need to do so. (A handheld shower head helps with this.)
I shave every day. This was what my dermatologist recommended, and I find it’s very important. The more days I skip, the more the hair seems to catch on the razor, causing irritation. If I shave every day, I rarely get nicks or bumps.
I shave very lightly. At one point, my husband decided to research the ‘art of shaving”. He discovered that apparently, the “proper” way to shave is with a very light touch. This further reduced my razor burn.
Good luck, and I hope this helps! :)
FormerPhotog
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I have some friends who swear by this
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Are you sure you don’t have my legs?
Dread of summer....
Yes, I do.. …….. where have you been?!?!?!… can you PLEASE take them back?
You guys are really fantastic. There are so many great ideas here. Many I have tried, a few that I haven’t, and some things worth re-trying with different technique.
Thank you, as always.
hellskitchen
I have this problem too. Even after waxing, my legs have dark pinpricks all over in a day or two. The only thing that’s worked for me is Sally Hansen airbrush legs spray.
M2
I also am very pale with dark hair and sensitive, dry skin. I recently discovered eos shave cream (http://evolutionofsmooth.com/ultra-moisturizing-shave-cream-2724.html), and it is literally the best shaving cream I have ever used. It does everything it promises to do: prevents nicks and razor bumps, and moisturizes. Since it is a thick cream (almost like body butter) a bottle doesn’t go as far as regular shaving gel/cream, but it costs about the same as a can of the regular stuff and works much better. Try it. Seriously.
Sparrow
A few years ago, my husband and I rescued a stray kitten. He was about 8 weeks old and sickly. We already had three 3 cats, but we took him and kept him until he was healthy enough to get neutered. Two of our cats are rather sensitive to stress and changes in the environment, so we found another home for this little guy with my sister-in-law and her husband. I was thrilled that he would be going to a trusted family members.
Fast forward to now. We both live on the same street, a few houses apart and a several days ago my brother-in-law stops by and says that they couldn’t find the cat. They looked all around the house and outside, but couldn’t find hime. They’re not sure how he got out of the house. They have older teenage boys an it’s possible one of them wasn’t careful about watching the doors. He told us Saturday and the cat is still missing.
I’m so sad and angry about this for various reasons.
– I really bonded with this kitty when we were fostering him. He had respiratory issues and I spent a lot of time (and money) taking him back and forth to the vet and dealing with medications to get him halthy.
– Also, during the time we had him we had to keep him in a little enclosure in a spare bedroom with my husband’s music equipment b/c we didn’t have a separate empty room and he had to be separated from the other cats b/c he was sick. Not only that, my two stress-sensitive cats developed cystitis and had incidents where they peed outside the litter box.
– My brother-in-law does not seem very concerned about finding him. He posted a message on Facebook, but didn’t include any pictures or anything. A couple of days after the cat went missing, I forwarded him an article I saw about lost pets. He thanked me and responded that he “might take a walk” around the neighborhood that evening.
Bottom line, we put a lot of effort into taking care of this little kitty and I’m so sad about him being lost and hurt or scared. Also, the lack of effort on my brother-in-law’s side is also frustrating. I’ve got recent pictures so I’m going to check around to see what I can post on lost and found sites.
I now it’s just a cat and there are bigger and worse problems in the world. It just sucks when you lose a pet, even if it’s now one of your own. I also tend to suffer from periods of depression so this incident isn’t helping things in that area. I’ve been thinking about this so much the past few days, I just had to get some of these thoughts out of my head, so “talking” about it like this does help a bit.
Blonde Lawyer
I think you need to take a step back here. First, it doesn’t sound like your family was being irresponsible with their pet. Occasionally, pets find a way to sneak out. It doesn’t sound like they were letting the cat out. Your BIL could be really torn up about this but just not telling you. When my cat snuck out many years ago I couldn’t talk about it without crying so I didn’t talk about it. Often with cats, you have to wait for them to come home. Have a heart traps with food are good. Asking around the neighborhood and hanging flyers are good too but there isn’t much more he can do. He may also be “playing it cool” so as not to upset the kids or wife or whoever accidentally let the cat out. When I was a kid my brother didn’t properly shut a door and my dog got out. I was yelling at and chastising my brother and my dad pulled me aside and said “mistakes happen. If the dog gets hit, you don’t want him suffering the guilt for life. Let’s just go try to get the dog.” Bratty 13 year old me DID want him to suffer the guilt for life but now I do understand what my Dad meant. And we did find my dog. It is okay to be sad the cat is missing but try not to judge your family too much for the situation.
Anon
Sad I totally get, but I think angry should be reexamined. Cats get out and aren’t easy to find even if he scoured the neighborhood 24/7. Cats also find their way home. I’m sure your BIL is sad too and may just express it differently.
Moonstone
I, too, would find this very upsetting. Can you check in with your sister-in-law? Maybe she’s doing a lot more than you are seeing. It’s probably overstepping, but since you live in the same neighborhood I would make flyers with a picture of the cat and put them all around for about a mile (phone polls, grocery stores, etc.) but you’d have to talk to your in-laws about what contact number to use on the flyer. I can’t tell if they are just being calm and resolute, or whether they don’t care about the cat coming back. I’ll bet the kids care, though.
Anne Shirley
I think I remember your posting about kitties a while back. Your husband wasn’t enthusiastic about the fostering right ? I think you should talk to a therapist- you are kind and sensitive and care deeply about cats, which is lovely, but is also causing you pain and problems and depression.
Your brother in law is taking a realistic view- he took good care of cat , cat got out , cat is lost , cat will come home maybe or more likely is dead, and making a huge deal out of something that is sad, but pretty common, is not his preferred way of dealing with it. Just because you put 110% into cats doesn’t mean that’s the only acceptable choice.
Anita
Agreed. Your sister-in-law’s family took in the cat and he became their responsibility–not yours. You can’t micromanage the way they handle this situation. I don’t think it would be inappropriate to offer to make signs, but if they don’t accept your offer, you really need to let it go. I’m sorry, though, that you are going through this.
Sparrow
Yes, the depression is definitely a larger issue that needs to be addressed. I don’t recall specifically what I posted before about my cats, but the time we fostered this cat it was a one-time situation since we found him near our home. I would actually love to foster cats, especially now that we have some extra room in our house. But like I mentioned, two of my cats are sensitive to stress and I think the addition of more cats (even temporary) might not be good for them.
rosie
It’s ok to be sad. I get really affected by issues with my dogs. Try not to let that turn into judgment of your family and remember that they may be dealing with it in ways you do not know about. I don’t see anything wrong with offering to help them search or join them on a walk around the neighborhood, particularly if that might help you feel better.
Anon
I lost my sister’s cat when she (the cat, not my sister) was staying with me. It just got out somehow. When it was snowing. I think it went out the front door. I looked around in the house and outside of the house and up and down my street in the dark, calling her name. I cannot remember how much later (that night? that week?) I found the cat crying in my neighbor’s fenced back yard. That spring, I found her collar in my fenced back yard. I have no idea where the cat went, but it seemed to defy the laws of physics in many ways. I told my sister after the fact. I think that much more so than dogs, cats are OK when they get out (or totally not OK by car accident). I’d assume that maybe it goes down to 8 lives at some point, but that cat will be OK out in the world (and it may come back).
Sparrow
Thanks all for the feedback. It’s helps to get a reality check. I realize I’m kind of wallowing in the bad feelings and being angry definitely isn’t going to help the situation.
I’m pretty close to my SIL and BIL (it’s my husband’s sister) so I think I will check with them to see if it’s okay to post pictures on Facebook or fliers using my contact info. I guess then at least I’ll feel like I’ve done everything possible to help the situation. The worst part is not knowing what happened.
Senior Attorney
I agree with all the good advice above.
And also? Don’t give up just yet. Twice in my life I have had a kitty gone missing, only to have the kitty come back after more than a week.
cbackson
This once happened to me with a guinea pig. If a guinea pig can make it a week in the wild, I wouldn’t give up hope on a cat!
Anon
I totally get why you feel the way you do, though. I hate that some people take the attitude that it’s okay if a cat just disappears. If some time goes by and nothing turns up, maybe make a small donation to a cat-friendly cause in the cat’s name? It could help you feel some small bit of closure.
a lawyer
Also, be sure someone checks all the places the cat could have been shut up or locked in. A neighbor lost her cat for several days before it was found in the other neighbor’s garage storeroom. Luckily it was not dead of summer.
It’s hard not to be angry when something bad/sad happens. It is natural to want someone to blame, especially if kids have a tendency to be careless. But, as you said, it does not help the situation, so try to focus on what you can do in a positive way. I see nothing wrong with putting up posters and facebook photos if the family is not doing so.
Finally, to show how fanatical I am about my cat’s safety (I do live next to a woods with predator wildlife), check out the “Purrfect Fence” used at Hemingway’s house in Key West. Best money I ever spent for peace of mind.
Wildkitten
Does anyone know how this dress would work for someone who is apple shaped rather than hourglass shaped? Does it only work because it accentuates an hourglass shape, or would it be flattering on other shapes as well?
Pink
I’m an apple and I basically live in dresses like the above. The neckline on this one is a bit high for me of shorter neck and larger bus, but I think the sheath shape gives apples a nice streamlined shape.
Bonnie
Any suggestions for a similar dress with a lower neckline?
DC Wonkette
The reviews had good comments by people who claimed to be apple-shaped and a few folks complained it was too big on the bottom (never a problem for me :-)), which I took to be a good sign.
Anon
I have this dress in black and I love it. I will say, though, that the top is tighter than the bottom. I’m 5’6″, 160 lbs, hour glass shaped, 36c, with a small low-belly pooch. I have it in an 8. I love the length; the length hits me right below the knee just like in the picture. I also love the detailing at the waist because it camouflages the pooch. I think this dress is best-suited for a slightly pear shaped woman though because of the tighter fit up top. It stretched out a bit up top throughout the day so as I wore it and by the end of the day, the fit was perfect.
Gdzilla
IN A FITTING ODE TO KAT, MY PURPLE HEELS MAKE MY STOMPING SOUND VERY IMPRESSIVE AS I MOVE ON TO MY NEXT CONQUEST.
NbyNW
LOL
Leopard
Anyone have suggestions for leopard-print pumps I can wear to work (with a muted outfit)? I prefer pointy toes, but my feet are fairly large so I don’t want them to look huge. I also don’t want a heel higher than 3 inches.
Anon BigLaw
I think that Land’s End had some recently. I have the version in black — I think the heel is around 3″.
NOLA
http://www.6pm.com/taryn-rose-teaneck-brown-multi-leopard-print-stretch-patent
NOLA
With the kitten heel and pointy toe, these might look bigger: http://www.zappos.com/calvin-klein-diema-leopard-pony-bone-ash-black
NOLA
And these are 3.5″ but they’re Sofft brand, so maybe more comfortable: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sofft-broadway-pump/3537900?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=8443&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_24_A
NOLA
And these are 3.5″ but they’re Sofft brand, so maybe more comfortable: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/sofft-broadway-pump/3537900?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=8443&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_24_A
AIMS
These might be borderline frumpy but there’s something about them I really like — they strike me as awesomely retro. They’re also about $65 dollars now, which is a great deal. http://www.colehaan.com/chelsea-low-flared-heel-wdby-ocl-prt-hc/D40580.html?dwvar_D40580_color=Wdby%20Ocl%20Prt%20Hc#cgid=sale_womens_clearance&start=36
Leopard
Thank you all so much!
Custom Handrails
Does anyone know where I can get custom made railings in NYC? I’m looking for a metal tree branch type of design as a handrail for my staircase. TIA!
just Karen
I have no resources for you, just wanted to say that I am incredibly jealous – I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to be able to do that on my stairs. Good luck with the project!
Resume Question
I know 2 pages resumes are a bit controversial if you’re not at a very senior level. As someone who graduated law school 6 years ago, I wouldn’t do one for a job application. But I am applying for a very competitive federal mentorship program and wondering if a 2 page resume would be appropriate in this instance so that I could more fully highly my relevant experience. Any thoughts, pro or con?
Meg Murry
Not in law, but when I last applied for jobs, I was surprised how many people picked up things on the second page of my resume to talk about – like their ties to a company I had interned at years ago, or my volunteer work. The most important parts of my resume like my education and current & previous job were on page 1 though. I think if you do go with a 2 page resume, make sure that you really do have 2 pages worth of stuff worth covering – not turning 1 plus a little into 2, and that your most important qualifications are on page 1.
applesandcheddar
For a federal resume, 2 pages is fine (and in fact short!) In a federal resume, it is all about details. It is much different than a corporate resume.
Bailey270
I’m 7 years out of law school and applying for jobs, and my resume is 2 pages. (More precisely, my resume is more than 1 page – sometimes 1 1/4, sometimes 1 1/2, depending on the resume and the position). I had previously been trying to fit everything onto a single page, which involved narrow margins and 10 pt type, but a career counselor, as well as several people who do hiring and several other lawyers at or around my level who recently switched jobs, all urged me to go onto the second page instead. Mine is actually set up so that my relevant legal experience (and sometimes previous relevant non-legal experience) is on the first page, while my education, admissions, etc. is on the second page.
Good luck with your applications!
Wildkitten
I have a two page resume for mentoring things because I include all my volunteer work that does not make the cut for my work resume.
AnonLawMom
Mine is 2 pages (maybe 3 actually) as a 7th year atty. First page is the standard resume and the rest is sort of like an exhibit with a list of representative transactions, publications, etc. This allows someone to treat the first page like a stand alone but gives more detail if they get past page 1. I have seen a lot of resumes like this lately.
Anon
Can anyone recommend a good online community for infertility support? I’ve tried a couple so far (twoweekwait, babyandbump) and so far they’ve been just okay – a little quiet.
Also any other recommendations, favorite resources, etc. Have my first fertility appt today. Not doing very well emotionally.
Diana Barry
I like fertilethoughts dot com – they have a lot of different discussion boards for different infertility issues.
Anon
There are also a few good groups on thebump, especially Trouble TTC.
AnonLawMom
+1 _ I liked “TCAL” on the bump because I was ttc after mc. It was helpful and the women were very informed. I learned a lot.
Philanthropy Girl
I am always happy to recommend Still Standing Magazine. They are not solely focused on infertility (they also deal with miscarriage and early infant death) – but I have found excellent resources and blog communities in dealing with early infant death. I would imagine you would find some wonderful support resources, including an online community, through Still Standing.
CKB
Ever have a conversation with someone (email, IM or in person) and the only thoughts that keep going through your head are “I am so glad you don’t work for me!” and “How did you get hired for this job?”
Yup, it’s one of those days where I have to answer questions I’ve answered many times before from someone who now works for a department that I used to be responsible for (and I still provide some support for things that arise from the time I was responsible). Some of them are basic accounting questions (I had to tell him the debit/credit sides of a revenue transaction today). So glad he doesn’t work for me – he would drive me nuts. Actually, I take that back. He probably wouldn’t be working for me for long.
Susedna
+1 “Actually, I take that back. He probably wouldn’t be working for me for long.”
Was he hired due to nepotism? Sometimes, there are people who make me wonder that. Or, I think they have blackmail photos of the hiring manager.
Resume Question 2
How would you phrase the fact that you run your own practice on your resume? Like, if you’re a solo practitioner, would you just say “attorney” on your CV or would you say “attorney and owner” or something else? If you had a firm with two people, it would be logical to say “Attorney and Partner” but with one I am not sure what is best. TIA!
AEK
How about founder and/or principal of whatever your solo practice is named?
SuziStockbroker
+1
Emm
This dress is on sale in black and cayenne, if anyone likes those colors better…
Wildkitten
Where?
ning
I bought this dress awhile back, wore it to an evening business c*cktail event, and loved it, especially the high, but fashionable, neckline. Still looking for a blazer that really goes with this dress- I bought the indigo blue version- I’m a but on the short and stout side so blazers with dresses oftentimes look a bit awkward, unsure why.
Medic Maggie
Too much rain. I am wearing my “corporate sweats” today: jeans & an organization polo. I just didn’t have the motivation after 2 days of skirts. It was 86 yesterday, and it is just 64 now. I doubt I will have motivation for dressing up tomorrow either.
That being said, I’m curious. What do you prefer? Let’s say that you work in an environment where jeans and/or business casual are the norm among all levels. If given that chance, do you dress down to meet the culture, dressing up only when you feel like it/have to? Or would you dress up anyway? I remember reading a lot of comments from ladies who say that they are “more comfortable in skirts/dresses.” Is this because a skirt or dress is always considered formal enough for a more formal office, or are we talking physical comfort? For me, yeah, I like dresses–they’re like pajamas. But, my office is cold and I always get goosebumps on my legs and/or it is hot outside and my legs stick together (need some jockey skimmies or whatever they’re called, apparently), so it’s kind of like playing roulette for me.
Just wondering…
Otter
This is something of a tj to your tj but yes, I tend to dress up, even though my office is very casual. This is a also an example of how attire preferences can sometimes match work style preferences – the casualness in my office extends to lax attitudes about work product and speed of delivery (and my difference in attire choices is also reflected in differences in work style preferences).
Sparrow
My office is extremely casual – I work in IT. My boss wears jeans the majority of the time. There is someone in another department who will wear shorts and t-shirts when it gets to be over 60.
However, I love clothes and fashions so I am usually on the dressier side of business casual. In the winter, I’ll wear pants in black or gray (like the Editor from Express or dress pants from the Gap) with a sweater or knit top and cardigan. I also frequently wear skirts with knee high boots.
In the summer, I wear dresses the majority of the time. I love just having to worry about wearing one item of clothing and I find dresses to be very comfrtable. On Friday’s I’ll wear a more casual jersey knit.
For shoes, I wear 1-2 inch heels or dressy flats. Luckily, it’s not too cold in my building, but I do always keep a cardigan with me. I also have a heating pad I keep on my chair for times when I get really cold. I’ve been working here for almost 15 years, so people are used to the way I dress.
Scully
I prefer skirts because they are more comfortable when sitting all day. I do not get cold easy and I’m not outside for extended periods of time in the heat. Plus, I can wear flats, kitten heels or three inch heels without worrying about hem length.
Anon28
No answers..but same dilemma..I work as an engineer in a very casual office and most of the time I work in lab with lots of computer hardware and tools lying everywhere and is > 95% male (who in summer wear shorts and t-shirts . I stand for at least 3 hours a day as it is easier to reach various tools spread across the lab bench and sometimes I have move the lab equipment if I need. The place I work looks more like a garage or a workshop. I always felt that dressing up would make me look out of place…so I am always in jeans, t-shirts and sandals in summer…
Philanthropy Girl
I work in a business casual environment (in health care). Men still wear ties (no jackets), but for women almost anything but jeans goes (from slacks and a blouse to khakis and corporate polo to the occasional maxi dress). I started out in pant suits, but discovered people found me unapproachable – like I was trying to dress “better” than everyone else. I like wearing dresses, it makes it so simple to get dressed in the morning, and they keep me cool in the summer (as long as I keep some baby powder near by to prevent sticking). However, I keep my most of my dresses and suits on hand only for meeting with donors or corporate events. Before I got pregnant, I would dress up my slacks and blouses with heels or special jewelry, so I often looked more dressed up than my colleagues but not too formal. Now that I’m pregnant (with a long hot summer in front of me), I have relaxed my style to a similar level to most of my colleagues in a desperate hope of being comfortable (flats, slacks, maxi dresses). I still won’t go so far as khakis and corporate polos, unless company events require such.
Parfait
My office is super duper casual, but I am a dress girl. I wear a lot of casual cotton dresses, with cardigans and tights if the weather demands. I wear jeans maybe once every 3 weeks.
Calibrachoa
My office is technically business casual, but it leans heavily on the casual side and people frequently break the dress code with impunity. To put it in perspective, my boss’s boss’s boss doesn’t wear a tie unless we have a customer visit. I admit, I like it better than I would formal workplace for one main reason – I can wear my comfy boots all the time and no one bats an eyelash.
interview help
I applied for a marketing communications director position at a southern university. Any suggestions for interview attire, should I get a call? I’m in the Pacific Northwest, and our university is very casual. I’m not sure how formal I need to be. A suit, for sure, but what material? It will be pretty hot and humid as well.
Thanks for your help!
Ginjury
A neutral suit with a colored top would be a safe bet.
AttiredAttorney
Definitely formal, definitely a suit, but maybe not a black one. Think gray or navy. Also, be sensitive to school colors. Showing up (inadvertently) wearing the arch-rival football team’s colors to a job interview at a southern university would almost ensure you wouldn’t get the job ;)
West Coast
Agree with the school colors advice above, great detail. Given the position is in marketing and communications, I would:
1) Make sure that it is a more modern cut of suit (think Elie Tahari or Theory, as opposed to Talbots).
2) Add an interesting accessory to two to keep it fun.
Bloat
Hi guys, I have problems with being really bloated after certain meals. I have started a food journal to see what it is that is causing this, and I can’t track any pattern. It doesn’t seem to be from gluten, and it’s definitely not from dairy because I don’t eat dairy. Could it just be that I’m eating too fast? Too much? Too many vegetables? (I eat pretty healthily). Any suggestions would be welcome while I wait for my doctors appointment!
Meg Murry
Do you eat any hidden dairy? Whey and casein are dairy products that are in tons of food, as I discovered the hard way when we found my son had a cows milk allergy. Have you switched from cows milk to soy? Soy proteins are similar in size to cows milk, so people allergic or intolerant to one may also be sensitive to the other. Are you eating a lot of specialty gluten free foods? Those often substitute gluten for corn, which could be an allergy/intolerance as well.
I also have a certain amount of bloating, and have found that Beano and/or Lactaid (with meals) and Gas-X once I’m bloated both really help.
TNTT
You’re almost definitely eating too fast. Take sips of water between bites and watch how much air you take in.
Anon in NYC
You said “certain” meals – like, consistently after lunch, or just randomly unrelated to any meal?
Two thoughts: Have you increased your fiber intake recently, and if so, how dramatically? Also, certain foods cause gas/discomfort for me, like bell peppers. Raw, cooked, it doesn’t matter. Perhaps there are consistent ingredients in the meals that cause bloating.
(Formerly) Clueless Summer
Soy, potentially. I did a paleo thing for a while and really realized soy was making me super unhappy and it’s in everything…
Or certain veggies (cruciferous) can do that as well/
Hey, hey!
It could also be stress, which, for me, presents itself that way sometimes. (And I hate that so much.)
I mean, if you are used to eating healthily, eating a lot of (even raw) vegetables or beans will not make you bloated. I eat vegetables until the cows come home and can have piles of beans/lentils at work for lunch and do not have any digestive symptoms. But, sometimes, I think cortisol makes my digestive system freak out (yes, he he, freak out) and even, say, a meal of white pasta or plain potatoes will result in bloatapalooza. (I know it’s not any allergy/intolerance issue for me, and I wanted to laugh when the student health doctor I saw for it once suggested it’s from too much fiber.)
Basically, de-stressing your life generally may have a positive effect on weird, unexplainable bloat.
B
For me, raw vegetables will cause this. I need warm, cooked foods. Check out Ayurveda for an interesting perspective on body type and appropriate foods… you don’t have to agree with everything to learn something about your digestion from it.
Corporate Cowgirl
Wheat does this to me. It might be a wheat sensitivity. I try to avoid wheat but I find Gas-X helps.
Cb
Have you tried a probiotic? I have a dairy sensitivity (cooked fine, uncooked bad) and generally a grumpy tummy and I’ve been taking culturelle to see if that helps.
Barb
Do you chew gum? Especially sugarless gum with sorbitol will seriously give one the bloats, both from the ingredients and the air you ingest while chewing.
Esquared
TJ- My husband accidentally put his entire big law paycheck into a post-tax retirement fund when we meant to put it into a pre-tax retirement fund.
Do you guys have any advice on where to go to find info if this can be undone? We aren’t getting anywhere w/ JP Morgan, but the IRS website seems to suggest that we can do this…
Would paying an accountant for an hr get us an answer to this?
Thanks, gargh.
just Karen
I know that I once put money in a Roth IRA and later in the year had a big case that meant I didn’t qualify for Roth, and I was able to pull it back out and put it into a SEP-IRA. I believe it wasn’t a problem as long as it was undone the same fiscal year. I use Schwab and they walked me through the process. Do you have an individual consultant assigned to you at JP Morgan that you could contact about this? Paying an accountant might get you the answer in theory, but ultimately it is JP Morgan’s hoops that you are going to have to jump through.