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Soma Vanishing Strapless Bra: the ultimate lifesaver

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Raise your hand if you have tried to wear a top, a dress, or a jumpsuit which featured a fabulous neckline; yet your neckline did one thing which was not fabulous, it did not cover your bra straps. I don’t know how many times I have shied away from wearing something because my bra straps would show. Now, don’t get me started on how 99.9% of strapless bras on the market slide down. Oh the dreaded sliding down of the bra! Eeek!

Then there is the other nightmare that happens with strapless bras; how many times have you purchased a strapless bra, been excited it stays up, only to find it gives you back fat? Oh the horror! There is nothing worse than back fat; especially when you don’t actually have back fat. The strapless bras that stay put, tend to give a person back fat; not a good trade off!

Thankfully my favorite intimates brand has come to the rescue! Soma has invented a strapless bra that not only stays up all day, it does not create back fat! Love! In fact, it is engineered to smooth down your back. So even if you do have back fat, like yours truly (shh-don’t tell anyone!), no-one will ever know! Ha!

Of course, Soma invented this technology years ago, but in 2019, they improved upon it; and perfected it. This is an advanced bra! How do they do it you ask? Well, the seamless edges create a smooth transition from our backs, to the bra. This innovative construction eliminates the back fat effect inferior bras cause. The bra also has improved recovery, and zones, which are designed to smooth down our sides. Love this engineering!

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Pictured: back and front adjustable notches-place your straps where your neckline needs them!

In addition to working hard as the perfect strapless bra, the Soma Vanishing Strapless Bra also has detachable straps, so it is convertible! Love that! There are several notches, strategically placed in the front, and the back, of the bra. This enables you to place the straps where you need them if you have a halter top, one-shoulder top, or any type of interesting neckline. Love this!

I am so excited about the new Soma Vanishing Strapless Bra! It has launched at the perfect time of year. As we head into warmer weather, we will all want to wear thinner straps, off-the-shoulder tops, and perhaps even strapless tops and dresses. It is essential we all have the perfect strapless bra in our undergarment arsenal. This will allow all of us to wear anything we want; without the worry of straps showing, or unnecessary back fat ruining our ensembles. Bring on the fabulous necklines!

You can find Soma’s Vanishing Strapless Bra online here.

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Pictured: c/o Soma Vanishing Strapless Bra / c/o Soma Vanishing Edge Hipster panties /

Want to find something else equally fabulous? SOMA also has Vanishing Edge Panties which are perfect when wearing thin fabric shorts or pants this spring season. These revolutionary panties don’t create any lines; so you look seamless in your linen or cotton shorts! Love that! You can find them online here.

Which types of fabulous necklines do you plan to wear yours with?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

*thank you to Soma for sponsoring this post, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Getting cozy in spring 2019 pajamas from SOMA

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pictured: SOMA Cool Night pajamas / gold dangle earrings / book / mug (souvenir from the San Diego Zoo)

Spring has finally sprung! We went from cold, wintery days, to daytime highs in the 70’s, and nighttime lows in the 50’s. This means it is the perfect time to switch out our winter pajamas for our new, bright spring pajamas! Yay!!

Since our spring weather has arrived, I switched my pajamas to SOMA’s Cool Nights spring pajamas collection. I love this cute pajama set which includes pants, a v-neck top, and a sleep mask. The entire set is priced under $70, and features the cutest lemon print created by Chico’s internal artists. It’s so pretty and amazing!

This sleep set by SOMA is perfect for more than just catching some Zzzzz’s overnight. It is soft and comfortable, while providing modest coverage for daytime wear. You can easily wear this SOMA Cool Nights sleep set while lounging around the house. You can answer the door when FedEx arrives, and not worry about being in your pajamas. These pajamas can pass for printed pants and a tee. Love that!

I also have to give the matching sleep eyemask a shout-out. I get horrible allergies this time of year. With allergies, comes fatigue in the afternoon. This sleep mask allows me to take a quick afternoon, spring nap, and block out the bright, afternoon sun. This the perfect pajamas set! Love!

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SOMA has so many cute pairs of pajamas from their Cool Nights collection which are perfect for the spring season. Since it’s time to switch out our winter PJ’s for our spring ones, this is the ideal time to stock up! I am eyeing the blue pair, and the pink pair, to add to my spring pajama collection. Which pair is your favorite?

Shop SOMA Cool Nights spring pajamas:

If you like this print, but prefer nightgowns, SOMA has shorts, nightgowns, and bathrobes featuring their fabulous exclusive prints too! You can find the entire collection online at SOMA.com.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

*thank you SOMA for sponsoring this post. all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Year in review 2018

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The end of 2018 is almost near! Last year, I made separate posts for my favorite moments, nail polish, and outfits. I thought this year it might be more efficient to condense everything into one post. It was a fun, and crazy year! There were a lot of fun moments, trends, and styles. This post will reflect on my favorite post from each month. Why remember the tough times from the 2018? Let’s focus on the fluffy and fun!

Without further ado, here were my favorite moments from each month during 2018.

January

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Twinning with Dawn! This was such a fun post. We had a blast running around Santana Row taking photos. My daughter played photographer and she had so much snapping our pictures. She even told us where to stand, and what to do! You can see the original post here.

February

Braving the cold weather in February at New York Fashion Week with my friends! This photo was taken on National Pizza Day, I mean, why in the world would fashion week get in the way of pizza? I hope we can celebrate this delicious day again in 2019; at the same place! You can see my NYFW antics here.

February was more than just fashion and work, it was family fun time! OK, so that means I have TWO favorite moments from February, can you blame me? This snow-filled family vacation in Tahoe was a blast! You can read about it here.

March

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I went a little crazy in March, and accumulated a few new bags. My favorite was this cute little round one from Brahmin. I wore it all spring and summer; I still reach for it despite the warm weather color! I can’t wait to rock it again this spring. You can read about it here.

April

In April, Dawn and I hosted a fun-filled event at the Chico’s store at Santana Row. It was so much fun! You can read about it here.

May

May was a fun, fashionable month. That being said, attending the Go Red fundraiser with my friend Laura was definitely the highlight. It was fabulous to learn more about heart health, while giving to a great cause. Plus, I won 49er tickets in the silent auction! Love! You can read about the event here.

June

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This family vacation was so much fun! When school was over, my family went up to Tahoe for a few days to unwind. While in Tahoe, I worked on a blog post which included my daughters. We had so much fun working together; it felt like a game instead of work! My girls were so happy to be part of the blog, plus, they fell in love with SOMA pajamas and keep asking me to get them more pairs. SOMA gained two new fans through this collaboration, and I gained a valuable bonding experience with my daughters which helped teach them about work ethics. Thank you SOMA! You can read the post here.

July

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July was a crazy month! While a lot of sadness clouded July due to a death in the family, I am forever grateful for this family trip to Seattle which took my mind off things, and gave our family a much-needed form of relaxation. You can read about our favorite places to eat here, and fun places to go here.

August

August was so much fun! While there were many personal and professional moments to reflect on, the Chico’s trip to Florida was definitely the highlight of the month, if not the year. I met so many fabulous women on this trip, and I learned so much about the design process at Chicos’s headquarters. This was such an amazing trip, please take a moment to read about day one, and day two, here.

September

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These photos were taken a couple weeks after my surgery. I love all of the colors, and remembering how I powered through the day to visit with my friend Dawn, and snap a few photos. You can see the original post here.

October

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My favorite post in October had to be this beautiful pendant. I love how it is personalized to reflect my children. You can read the original article here.

November

One of my favorite things to do with my children, is teach them the importance of giving back to the community. It was so much fun working with my daughters and adidas to bring my love of volunteerism to you. You can read about it here.

December

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It’s a little hard to pick something from December considering the month is not over yet, but I decided to go with this soft and cozy faux fur coat. I wear it all the time, and my daughter took these photos; which turned out amazing! You can read about it here.

That was it! What were your favorite moment in 2018?

Thank you for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy