RETIRED The Official VS, Beauty & more Thread

06-15-2012 at 12:30 PM.

Quote from ALVSGIRLY

:

If you like Sky clothing they may have something in white. Their short dresses are super short on me. The material is nice quality and thick. It would be a good brand to look for.
...

ok, what is sky clothing? should have mentioned i don't really know that brand.

ALVSGIRLY

Joined Jan 2008

HER SPOILED HIGHNESS

9,504 Posts

11,379 Reputation

06-15-2012 at 12:38 PM.

Quote from nerdgirl

:

ok, what is sky clothing? should have mentioned i don't really know that brand.

It's the brand that makes the embellished tops that the real housewives wear. You see it a lot in rhoc. I see it at saks, nordstroms, bloomies. TJmaxx runway and nordstrom rack will sometimes have it. Just google sky dresses or sky tops and several online boutiques pop up. Some of their pieces are a little crazy with the printed fabrics and embelishments. I like their solid stuff with the embellishments. It's great for going out. Your man will love you in it!

You could also try eBay. I've bought a few tops there.

kurips

Joined Dec 2005

Ordering Queen

902 Posts

6,409 Reputation

kurips

06-15-2012 at 12:50 PM.

Quote from nerdgirl

:

i just ordered the black metallic one [express.com]! same price, no animal print.

i don't have any occasion to wear the striped one either, except dinner sat for my bday.

i looked at that too, but then it's metallic.

i'm thinking it will be my birthday dress too, but we don't go to fancy restaurants. dh and i enjoy good cheap food!

also got my red knot-back halter in s. i have the xs from store to compare. there is a big difference in the fit. the s is good on the shoulder/boob area, but it is a lot big and long at the bottom. i may be keeping the s. when dh sees me trying stuff on that has sexy back, his face looks like this

happened with the cross-back from vs too. too bad i'm discouraged from keeping them for practical reasons, but i guess i can wear them around the house to make dh happy

Last edited by kurips June 15, 2012 at 12:54 PM.

azn1x6flame

Joined Jan 2008

Queen of Duplicate Items

828 Posts

2,946 Reputation

azn1x6flame

06-15-2012 at 12:51 PM.

Quote from CrazyCatJade

:

I did order both to try. I don't think they will change their return policy - they get enough people who order at full price and keep everything to where they won't change it. You have to have a good policy for people to order lingerie online. Heck - they just keep raising prices instead of changing the return policy.

Did you ladies see the new prices for Supermodel Essentials? If you wear a lot of black clothing (like I do) the pants are now $62 (were $49.50) and the hoodies are $78 (were $59.50) $140 for a lounge / casual outfit?? Come on.

The colors other than black and blue (my two faves

) are $10 cheaper.

That is expensive!!

Quote from PordaPoddy

:

Quick Q for my LA girls, outlets near LA worth going to- Citadel or Orange or another place?
My aunt's here and wants to know, but I have no idea.

ACK!!! I must be late..go to the Block at Orange!! It's super nice there. I don't think it's as good as Cabazon, but it's not bad!

I hear Citadel has nice good deals, but I've never been and don't really want to ever go. In a ghetto area

Stardust42

Joined Mar 2010

L5: Journeyman

639 Posts

2,033 Reputation

Stardust42

06-15-2012 at 01:13 PM.

Quote from nerdgirl

:

thanks hon!! that's my "fat" leg.

(but really - that calf is about 2 cm wider than my right calf, which is my "skinny" leg.

)

and thanks for finding the unforgettable for me! i remember trying the unforgettable demi but it didn't work for me. i tried the pushup and it was better - i figured i love the incredible so much (bc of the cushioned wire) that i should probably get a pushup that has actual adjustable straps. too bad the clearance one doesn't have the yellow that i liked... i guess i'll order a black or something from the sale section. are they discontinuing the unforgettable?

The yellow one is included in the push-up clearance, although I don't think it showed up on the swatch last night for some reason, so I don't know if you missed it or not. I think it's OOS in your size though.

And yeah, I think VS is slowly phasing out the Unforgettable like azn said. I don't see any new colors/prints online.

Quote from CrazyCatJade

:

I did order both to try. I don't think they will change their return policy - they get enough people who order at full price and keep everything to where they won't change it. You have to have a good policy for people to order lingerie online. Heck - they just keep raising prices instead of changing the return policy.

Did you ladies see the new prices for Supermodel Essentials? If you wear a lot of black clothing (like I do) the pants are now $62 (were $49.50) and the hoodies are $78 (were $59.50) $140 for a lounge / casual outfit?? Come on.

The colors other than black and blue (my two faves

) are $10 cheaper.

Aw...that's expensive! I hate that VS keep raising their prices these past few years.

GoHeels

Joined Dec 2006

L5: Journeyman

614 Posts

2,611 Reputation

GoHeels

06-15-2012 at 01:21 PM.

Quote from ayoungpretender

:

I've never tried it. Fabrics with that kind of texture are VERY hard to work with, especially when you're working with something like that where a small mistake is likely to be pretty obvious. I wouldn't be so concerned about runs and snags so much as pins and finished edges slipping out of place. If I were that set on a particular pair of bottoms, like to match a top that fits (we know how hard that is!), then I'd probably take it to a tailor.

Thanks for the reply. I may look for a different style in that print. I'm too cheap to pay a tailor to alter a $20 pair of swim bottoms.

Quote from nerdgirl

:

i was just informed that i can't wear black at my bachelorette and that i should find more white club-wear. help! it's so difficult to find a flattering and sexy white dress for those of us who have problem areas.

i saw this [express.com] in store yesterday and it looked super cute! i didn't try it on tho. love the pattern!

I was going to ask where your bachelorette party is going to be, but I see it's in Vegas. That's a very specific request for a dress. I can't wait to hear what they have planned that requires a white dress.

Quote from kurips

:

striped ruched dress in 6 is a keeper! : whee: i was able to zip it myself :teehee :

I'm glad it works for you. Sort of.

Quote from nerdgirl

:

:lol : glad you found one that works! tho i'm sure GH is not happy. :coverlaf :

i just ordered the black metallic one [express.com]! same price, no animal print. :teehee :

I know. She robbed me.

I have the black metallic dress in my cart too. I hope there's something left, when they have FS & a sale again. If not, I'm sure there will be plenty of new things I want.

Quote from kurips

:

i looked at that too, but then it's metallic.

i'm thinking it will be my birthday dress too, but we don't go to fancy restaurants. dh and i enjoy good cheap food!

also got my red knot-back halter in s. i have the xs from store to compare. there is a big difference in the fit. the s is good on the shoulder/boob area, but it is a lot big and long at the bottom. i may be keeping the s. when dh sees me trying stuff on that has sexy back, his face looks like this :omg : happened with the cross-back from vs too. too bad i'm discouraged from keeping them for practical reasons, but i guess i can wear them around the house to make dh happy :coverlaf :

Have your dad fix a nice meal for you & your DH, then take the kids out for the evening. You can surprise your DH by wearing a dress & heels. Add some music & you'll have a perfect evening. If your dad doesn't feel comfortable taking the kids out alone, you could plan a date night with DH. Some women wear dresses to the mall. You don't have to eat at a fine dining restaurant to dress up for your DH. He'll love it, & that's really all that matters.

IMHO, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

GoHeels

Joined Dec 2006

L5: Journeyman

614 Posts

2,611 Reputation

GoHeels

06-15-2012 at 01:28 PM.

My Folica order had a free travel size John Frieda Styling Spray. I was surprised to see that Candice was the hair model on the included coupon card. I hope they always include a free sample from now on.

azn1x6flame

Joined Jan 2008

Queen of Duplicate Items

828 Posts

2,946 Reputation

azn1x6flame

06-15-2012 at 01:46 PM.

Quote from GoHeels

:

Have your dad fix a nice meal for you & your DH, then take the kids out for the evening. You can surprise your DH by wearing a dress & heels. Add some music & you'll have a perfect evening. If your dad doesn't feel comfortable taking the kids out alone, you could plan a date night with DH. Some women wear dresses to the mall. You don't have to eat at a fine dining restaurant to dress up for your DH. He'll love it, & that's really all that matters.

IMHO, it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

You know, I never thought about it like that and you're quite right!

azn1x6flame

Joined Jan 2008

Queen of Duplicate Items

828 Posts

2,946 Reputation

azn1x6flame

06-15-2012 at 02:05 PM.

Express Reviews!

I ordered the same Knot back top [express.com] as nerdicus and in black. I love it! Soft material, but thinner than I liked although breatheable. The only thing I worry about is possible pilling. I got it in XS. It is more fitted on me than on the model, but I like it that way. I never really order racerbacks, but this is flattering because it makes my back muscles look more defined.

And the lace cami in XS [express.com]. I am now seeing it at 9.99!

! I can buy these in all the colors! It fits perfectly. I know K said it was too long for her, but it hit the right place on me, right at hips, just like the VS daily tees. It doesn't hit as far down on me as it does on the model. It flares out at the bottom which I like. I am just annoyed that the white seems a bit see-through, but overall, I think it's okay. Hopefully there's another $15 off $30 somewhere

or a good deal so I can stock up!! So worth it at $7 each!

Edit: Are we not allowed to use those mailer coupons when these things are discounted and end in .99?

Last edited by azn1x6flame June 15, 2012 at 02:18 PM.

nerdicus

Joined Jul 2006

shopaholic/dealaholic

1,645 Posts

1,801 Reputation

06-15-2012 at 02:09 PM.

Quote from ALVSGIRLY

:

It's the brand that makes the embellished tops that the real housewives wear. You see it a lot in rhoc. I see it at saks, nordstroms, bloomies. TJmaxx runway and nordstrom rack will sometimes have it. Just google sky dresses or sky tops and several online boutiques pop up. Some of their pieces are a little crazy with the printed fabrics and embelishments. I like their solid stuff with the embellishments. It's great for going out. Your man will love you in it!

You could also try eBay. I've bought a few tops there.

oic. it sounds pricey.

i'm looking for cheaper options i guess, since i doubt i'd wear it after this trip.

Quote from kurips

:

i looked at that too, but then it's metallic.

i'm thinking it will be my birthday dress too, but we don't go to fancy restaurants. dh and i enjoy good cheap food!

also got my red knot-back halter in s. i have the xs from store to compare. there is a big difference in the fit. the s is good on the shoulder/boob area, but it is a lot big and long at the bottom. i may be keeping the s. when dh sees me trying stuff on that has sexy back, his face looks like this

happened with the cross-back from vs too. too bad i'm discouraged from keeping them for practical reasons, but i guess i can wear them around the house to make dh happy

i prefer metallic over animal print i guess... i'd only wear a dress like that out at night anyway. i'm still uncertain about animal prints on me in general.

i should have gotten it in s. doh! longer for the top sounds nice. my dbf does not have that reaction at all with sexy back stuff.

he likes cleavage.

i hate showing cleavage! maybe that's why...

you tried the cross-back dress? how did you like it?

Quote from Stardust42

:

The yellow one is included in the push-up clearance, although I don't think it showed up on the swatch last night for some reason, so I don't know if you missed it or not. I think it's OOS in your size though.

And yeah, I think VS is slowly phasing out the Unforgettable like azn said. I don't see any new colors/prints online.
...

oh, yeah, i saw the color but it was oos in my size. i'm annoyed that i found one in store but it was stained.

i really like that color! it matches my nails right now.

Quote from GoHeels

:

...
I was going to ask where your bachelorette party is going to be, but I see it's in Vegas. That's a very specific request for a dress. I can't wait to hear what they have planned that requires a white dress.
...
I have the black metallic dress in my cart too. I hope there's something left, when they have FS & a sale again. If not, I'm sure there will be plenty of new things I want.
...

yes, very specific. i'll have to do some shopping. it's a good thing most of the girls will be about the same size, so i plan to bring all my stuff - maybe someone else can wear it if they won't let me.

she said she just wants me to stand out and wants me to wear white. i do have a little white dress i picked up in italy maaaany years ago. i was thinner then, so it looked better - it's a drop waist strapless dress so my problem area looks bad in it.

also, that black metallic dress is veeery stretchy, but i would size up. i.e. i tried the XS and while i got it on me fine, it had to stretch a lot for it to accommodate my size, so it became pretty see-through. i ordered it in S so that hopefully it won't be as see-through. the XS was such a teeny dress! width-wise at the waist it was like, probably about 6-7" wide when unstretched.

Last edited by nerdicus June 15, 2012 at 02:12 PM.

ALVSGIRLY

Joined Jan 2008

HER SPOILED HIGHNESS

9,504 Posts

11,379 Reputation

06-15-2012 at 02:22 PM.

Quote from nerdgirl

:

oic. it sounds pricey.

i'm looking for cheaper options i guess, since i doubt i'd wear it after this trip.

Only problem with cheap white clothing is it is normally see-through on me.

nerdicus

Joined Jul 2006

shopaholic/dealaholic

1,645 Posts

1,801 Reputation

06-15-2012 at 02:25 PM.

Quote from ALVSGIRLY

:

Only problem with cheap white clothing is it is normally see-through on me.

white is always see through. very annoying.

hopefully i can get her to change her mind about me wearing white. i suggested that i be in color and they be in black.

ALVSGIRLY

Joined Jan 2008

HER SPOILED HIGHNESS

9,504 Posts

11,379 Reputation

06-15-2012 at 02:28 PM.

Quote from nerdgirl

:

white is always see through. very annoying.

hopefully i can get her to change her mind about me wearing white. i suggested that i be in color and they be in black.

I've been trying to find white jeans for years. No luck so far.

nerdicus

Joined Jul 2006

shopaholic/dealaholic

1,645 Posts

1,801 Reputation

06-15-2012 at 02:41 PM.

Quote from ALVSGIRLY

:

I've been trying to find white jeans for years. No luck so far.

what! white jeans tend to not be as see-through for me, bc they're denim. i have a pair from vs that's ok i think. tho i usually wear nude underwear underneath, just in case.

white shorts are harder if they're a different fabric. white tops even harder than that.

ALVSGIRLY

Joined Jan 2008

HER SPOILED HIGHNESS

9,504 Posts

11,379 Reputation

06-15-2012 at 02:49 PM.

Quote from nerdgirl

:

what! white jeans tend to not be as see-through for me, bc they're denim. i have a pair from vs that's ok i think. tho i usually wear nude underwear underneath, just in case.

white shorts are harder if they're a different fabric. white tops even harder than that.

I'll have to try vs's, I remember trying coh and joes. I kind of gave up but I will look at vs's.