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RETIRED The Official VS, Beauty & more Thread

1,520 2,184 November 5, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Let me reintroduce, the VS Social Thread!

Since the Social Threads seem to have been done away with, this is the new home of the VS Social Thread. We talk about everything from VS to Beauty to Coupons to Hot Deals...and of course, our personal lives.


Roll call! Let's get back to what we do!


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kurips
05-18-2012 at 10:18 AM.
05-18-2012 at 10:18 AM.
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Finder's Fee? Greedy
You did hook me up with Vita Coco. And I think someone else did the Nutella.
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kurips
05-18-2012 at 10:22 AM.
05-18-2012 at 10:22 AM.
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I would never wear a matching sheen-y suit. laugh out loud Agreed, it would be too much. The way I style my blazers to make it more fashionable and less "business-y" is:
  1. Cuff the sleeves - 3/4 is a good length
  2. Pair it with something more casual underneath (a tank dress or loose tank and shorts)
  3. Definitely do not wear it buttoned! I always leave it unbuttoned b/c it feels less stuffy
I hope I'm making sense. I'll take a few pics later on to show you what I'm talking about.
I wear my blazers with jeans and casual top (something like a graphic tee).
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kurips
05-18-2012 at 10:25 AM.
05-18-2012 at 10:25 AM.
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http://www.folica.com/tools/hair-...-dryer-set

I just ordered this. It works with the $40 trade in code! I think it's an awesome deal.
too bad i don't need a hair dryer Stick Out Tongue
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ALVSGIRLY
05-18-2012 at 10:27 AM.
05-18-2012 at 10:27 AM.
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too bad i don't need a hair dryer Stick Out Tongue
I've been wanting a Sedu dryer. I've been using a Solia. I have a revlon backup I got for super cheap on clearance at target or somewhere that i'm going to send in for the code.
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PordaPoddy
05-18-2012 at 10:32 AM.
05-18-2012 at 10:32 AM.
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What size do you think I am?
I measure 30 around the bottom of my boobs and 35 around my boobs. That would be a 30 dd so i would go up to 32 d. I tried the 32 d and 32 dd in knockout and was busting out of each size. i've heard it runs small. if i go up to a 34 band do you think i should order a c or d.
Scratchchin I haven't tried the knockout...so it's hard for me to say. I think 34 would be way too big of a band for you, but if 32DD was busting out for you, I'd probably hit the 34D and skip 34C.
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You did hook me up with Vita Coco. And I think someone else did the Nutella.
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azn1x6flame
05-18-2012 at 10:33 AM.
05-18-2012 at 10:33 AM.
Quote from leftie :
I would never wear a matching sheen-y suit. laugh out loud Agreed, it would be too much. The way I style my blazers to make it more fashionable and less "business-y" is:
  1. Cuff the sleeves - 3/4 is a good length
  2. Pair it with something more casual underneath (a tank dress or loose tank and shorts)
  3. Definitely do not wear it buttoned! I always leave it unbuttoned b/c it feels less stuffy
I hope I'm making sense. I'll take a few pics later on to show you what I'm talking about.
Blazer is already 3/4 sleeve Big Grin I can probably pair with tank ...But I don't have loose tank, everything's form fitting. shake head laugh out loud Won't do buttons either. Buttons kinda of fall out of their sockets when I button, so I guess they're not meant to be.

I have shorts I can probably pair with. Sounds like it would be better to wear to go out or something.

Yes, if you have the chance, please post some pictures for me to get an idea. I figured I'd know how to wear it, but I clearly don't! Kind of excited I will be trying to make it work after 3 years of sitting in my closet....
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ayoungpretender
05-18-2012 at 10:39 AM.
05-18-2012 at 10:39 AM.
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It's such a shame, the quality feels great on these! Sadwalk
I'm keeping it anyway. It was backordered and I don't feel like doing another exchange to keep my tier. I'll just only wear it on vacation where I don't care if everyone thinks I look like a skank.

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what bra size are you?
Quote from ALVSGIRLY :
What size do you think I am?
I measure 30 around the bottom of my boobs and 35 around my boobs. That would be a 30 dd so i would go up to 32 d. I tried the 32 d and 32 dd in knockout and was busting out of each size. i've heard it runs small. if i go up to a 34 band do you think i should order a c or d.
My best-fitting VS bra right now is the DA demi in 34DDD on the tightest hook. I just remeasured and I am 30 under-bust and 38.5 across the bust. I'm 10 lbs. over what I normally am right now though, but I've always been between 29-30 and 37-38.5, respectively. The under-bust measurement doesn't directly correspond to band size. I've read all kinds of different things, but the most accurate I think is for smaller band sizes you add 3, for larger figures you add 5. Since I can wear both 32 and 34 bands, this makes sense to me. Cup sizing is totally crazy. There are so many different shapes and sizes of both boobs and bra cups you just have to try stuff on and see what fits. I don't think you can accurately determine cup size just by measuring.
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ALVSGIRLY
05-18-2012 at 10:40 AM.
05-18-2012 at 10:40 AM.
Quote from PordaPoddy :
Scratchchin I haven't tried the knockout...so it's hard for me to say. I think 34 would be way too big of a band for you, but if 32DD was busting out for you, I'd probably hit the 34D and skip 34C.
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Thanks!

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My best-fitting VS bra right now is the DA demi in 34DDD on the tightest hook. I just remeasured and I am 30 under-bust and 38.5 across the bust. I'm 10 lbs. over what I normally am right now though, but I've always been between 29-30 and 37-38.5, respectively. The under-bust measurement doesn't directly correspond to band size. I've read all kinds of different things, but the most accurate I think is for smaller band sizes you add 3, for larger figures you add 5. Since I can wear both 32 and 34 bands, this makes sense to me. Cup sizing is totally crazy. There are so many different shapes and sizes of both boobs and bra cups you just have to try stuff on and see what fits. I don't think you can accurately determine cup size just by measuring.
Thanks!
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nerdicus
05-18-2012 at 10:42 AM.
05-18-2012 at 10:42 AM.
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White suits need the double lining IME. I had a 1-piece from Speedo when I was in college. The front was double lined, and that was fine- save that the nips still seem to show more in white.... but the back was only single-lined, you could totally see my crack once it was wet EEK! I think to this day, it is DH's favorite suit heart, though it's long gone now... mysteriously disappeared on a family trip Spider
Oooh OK, I don't feel so bad now hehe Embarrassment . If you haven't tried it yet, this one: Forever Sexy Ruched Push-up Triangle [victoriassecret.com] felt secure and had good fabric. In addition to S-M-L fixed band swim tops, I also can't do the ones you see with the big gap between the cups like this: Forever Sexy Push-up Banded Halter top [victoriassecret.com] . However, entirely possible your gravity defying ones could pull it off!
Nope, not on sale Frown
the big gap is annoying even to us smaller chested-ladies! it makes for good cleavage but it's often too wide to do anyone any good. i usually buy the S tops so i don't think going smaller would help either!

also, i got my biofit multiway bikini tops that yesterday. i got 2 in 34b and 1 in 34c. the 34c felt a lot more secure, but was too big for me. the 34b fit but didn't cover enough - it was more coverage than the gorgeous but i didn't think i'd be comfortable in it for extended periods of time. i am going to stick to the twist bandeau one (forever sexy, i think) because i can size up for that to 34c and it still fits me (so i get more coverage without there being gaps in the bikini).

i can see the 5-way pushup feeling more secure for you tho. for me, i think it may have something to do with it being a biofit - i always have problems with biofit cups not fitting me because they make the pushup different for different cup sizes, so i can never properly fit it bc the b cup ends up being too small (bc of too much padding) while the c cup has a gap. shake head
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nerdicus
05-18-2012 at 10:48 AM.
05-18-2012 at 10:48 AM.
has anyone gotten this beach coverup [victoriassecret.com]? i love it, but am not sure if i have the right size. i got the S but it feels small on me - i'm wondering if i should size up to a M? or if it's supposed to fit the way it is on me... i can't tell!
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PordaPoddy
05-18-2012 at 10:50 AM.
05-18-2012 at 10:50 AM.
Quote from nerdgirl :
the big gap is annoying even to us smaller chested-ladies! it makes for good cleavage but it's often too wide to do anyone any good. i usually buy the S tops so i don't think going smaller would help either!

also, i got my biofit multiway bikini tops that yesterday. i got 2 in 34b and 1 in 34c. the 34c felt a lot more secure, but was too big for me. the 34b fit but didn't cover enough - it was more coverage than the gorgeous but i didn't think i'd be comfortable in it for extended periods of time. i am going to stick to the twist bandeau one (forever sexy, i think) because i can size up for that to 34c and it still fits me (so i get more coverage without there being gaps in the bikini).

i can see the 5-way pushup feeling more secure for you tho. for me, i think it may have something to do with it being a biofit - i always have problems with biofit cups not fitting me because they make the pushup different for different cup sizes, so i can never properly fit it bc the b cup ends up being too small (bc of too much padding) while the c cup has a gap. shake head
I'm hoping VS swim designers are taking notes Pray
The gap is pretty ridiculous.
Sorry it didn't fit right Frown Yeah, I like the biofits, was so happy when they started making swim and loved they sized down the push-up for D's to speedbumps! However, I can see how there might be too much variation b/w B & C padding. Bummer. We'll have to hit the beach some time with Azn, I can show you how that sucker's supposed to fit Cool
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nerdicus
05-18-2012 at 11:03 AM.
05-18-2012 at 11:03 AM.
Quote from ALVSGIRLY :
SP1230073 (tiered) and shipbras (free shipping on full priced bra) combine.
thanks for the tier stack. i may actually use it this time to get a swim suit and rebuy my coverup! it'll be my first time using a tiered for years!
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nerdicus
05-18-2012 at 11:05 AM.
05-18-2012 at 11:05 AM.
SP1231669 gold tote code is still working too. i think i have more use for that than beauty bags.
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ALVSGIRLY
05-18-2012 at 11:26 AM.
05-18-2012 at 11:26 AM.
I ordered several swim suits. I may scream if none of them fit.
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nerdicus
05-18-2012 at 11:32 AM.
05-18-2012 at 11:32 AM.
has anyone ever done an even exchange for size or color at the gap? i got these pants [gap.com] and love them, but they run 1-2 sizes too big (i fit both the 00 and the 0, gasp). they're all backordered so i want to exchange them in store!
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