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New name, same girls!

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 Express 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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GoHeels
03-14-2013 at 07:51 PM.
03-14-2013 at 07:51 PM.
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how did you do it? did you stitch by hand? i may try it.

i just got that wedge shoes you recommended. got my usual 5.5. seems comfy, looks nice, and good height.
nod I hand stitched it. I turned the seam toward the back. That kind of gave me a line to follow. If you don't see what I mean, let me know. I'll try to explain it better. I started from the bottom, then gradually curved my stitching in the breast area to tighten the torso, but not the chest area. I'm not a seamstress in the least. Hand stitching is all I can do. If I can do, you should be able to also.

ETA: It's easier to use pins to give you a line to follow with your stitching.


I'm glad you liked the shoes. Did you get black or brown? I haven't tried the black ones yet. Hopefully, they'll fit. I was surprised the 5.5 fit me, but they did. If they loosen up with wear, I can always use inserts to make them tighter.
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03-14-2013 at 07:52 PM.
03-14-2013 at 07:52 PM.
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It's short and the flare skirt is bound to fly up on me.... but I guess I can earmark it for one of the eat-out dinners we do on the Hawaii trip (we cook most of our dinners). I will probably still buy black booty shorts for it laugh out loud

ETA - I see in the reviews people talk about wearing this to formal events...but I would most definitely wear it more casually.



ETA2 - what I really want is for THIS ONE [express.com] (graphic stripe ponte sheath) to go on a serious sale. It hasn't been in the last 2 tick tockies . Crying2
Hopefully that dress will go on sale for you! Would be one hot dress for you! I wish I can wear it without wanting to puke. You are good for holding out!

You guys cook most dinners while on vacation?
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03-14-2013 at 07:59 PM.
03-14-2013 at 07:59 PM.
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03-14-2013 at 08:00 PM.
03-14-2013 at 08:00 PM.
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Hopefully that dress will go on sale for you! Would be one hot dress for you! I wish I can wear it without wanting to puke. You are good for holding out!

You guys cook most dinners while on vacation?
nod It's one of those things where I put it on and thought OMG ... never would have tried it w/o Alvs photo. It's funny that it's in the "wear to work" section. I guess I'd size up if I were going to wear it to the office. laugh out loud I'll be sure not to wear it to one of our meet-ups... don't want you to stain it with your vomit Stick Out Tongue

Yes. My in-laws time-share has a full kitchen plus there are nice grills by the pool. It used to stress me out- fly for 5+ hours then figure out what you're going to make for 6 ppl and you've got one shot at Costco to pick up supplies on the way in. I'm used to it now. Luckily we are all hobby-cooks so each couple picks one night and it's usually delicious! We eat out for lunch and a few dinners in b/w.
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kurips
03-14-2013 at 08:02 PM.
03-14-2013 at 08:02 PM.
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Oh so the cowlneck dresses were showing for ~$20 during the overlap period ?
Not to worry, we all stock up on styles that look good on us. I now have 4 of the ruched dress (stripe, pink w/ black lace, silver foil, and gold lace). 3 of which I would only wear to fancy events Crazy
50% of the 30% off price. i'm intending to keep only 1 or 2 of the dresses. i had to order multiples for size and price. since my previous orders are not here yet, i still don't know the better size for me, so i had to order 2 sizes again. i regret not trying them in the store.

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nod I hand stitched it. I turned the seam toward the back. That kind of gave me a line to follow. If you don't see what I mean, let me know. I'll try to explain it better. I started from the bottom, then gradually curved my stitching in the breast area to tighten the torso, but not the chest area. I'm not a seamstress in the least. Hand stitching is all I can do. If I can do, you should be able to also.

ETA: It's easier to use pins to give you a line to follow with your stitching.


I'm glad you liked the shoes. Did you get black or brown? I haven't tried the black ones yet. Hopefully, they'll fit. I was surprised the 5.5 fit me, but they did. If they loosen up with wear, I can always use inserts to make them tighter.
i got the brown.

i'll try to alter my peplum. thanks!
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03-14-2013 at 08:19 PM.
03-14-2013 at 08:19 PM.
Gh- the shoes' price is lower now Facepalm
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03-14-2013 at 08:22 PM.
03-14-2013 at 08:22 PM.
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50% of the 30% off price. i'm intending to keep only 1 or 2 of the dresses. i had to order multiples for size and price. since my previous orders are not here yet, i still don't know the better size for me, so i had to order 2 sizes again. i regret not trying them in the store.
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03-14-2013 at 08:27 PM.
03-14-2013 at 08:27 PM.
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Gh- the shoes' price is lower now Facepalm
Oh no! I never look, after I buy something. I'm always afraid to. laugh out loud With free return shipping, you could always return & rebuy.
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03-14-2013 at 08:45 PM.
03-14-2013 at 08:45 PM.
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nod It's one of those things where I put it on and thought OMG ... never would have tried it w/o Alvs photo. It's funny that it's in the "wear to work" section. I guess I'd size up if I were going to wear it to the office. laugh out loud I'll be sure not to wear it to one of our meet-ups... don't want you to stain it with your vomit Stick Out Tongue

Yes. My in-laws time-share has a full kitchen plus there are nice grills by the pool. It used to stress me out- fly for 5+ hours then figure out what you're going to make for 6 ppl and you've got one shot at Costco to pick up supplies on the way in. I'm used to it now. Luckily we are all hobby-cooks so each couple picks one night and it's usually delicious! We eat out for lunch and a few dinners in b/w.
laugh out loud I won't vomit if I'm not the one wearing it! Promise. It's totally fine for me on other people, on the rack, etc...just not on me shake head

That's a nice set up you guys got going on there in Hawaii! It sounds like loads of fun! Of course minus the SIL laugh out loud
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03-14-2013 at 09:38 PM.
03-14-2013 at 09:38 PM.
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Oh no! I never look, after I buy something. I'm always afraid to. laugh out loud With free return shipping, you could always return & rebuy.
Only less than $2 difference though.
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03-14-2013 at 09:50 PM.
03-14-2013 at 09:50 PM.
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Sorry, I already have it. I only bought black. It's been hard for me to pass on the purple & blue, but I haven't even needed the black one yet. If I wore coats more often, I would have bought those too.
I also sometimes wish I could wear coats more. I tried so hard to resist that one.
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03-14-2013 at 10:09 PM.
03-14-2013 at 10:09 PM.
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laugh out loud I won't vomit if I'm not the one wearing it! Promise. It's totally fine for me on other people, on the rack, etc...just not on me shake head

That's a nice set up you guys got going on there in Hawaii! It sounds like loads of fun! Of course minus the SIL laugh out loud
nod You have a good memory. Last year she picked a fight w/ me, then my brother. This year the parents have invited along some friends so she'll be on her best behavior for hmm... a good 24hrs before her first meltdown Roll Eyes (Sarcastic) . This will also be year number 4 or 5 that we rent a car and they want rides everywhere (but never offer to defray our expense and never rent one of their own). We're cutting our trip w/ them short by a few days so we can visit another island on our own. This keeps the memory of the trip pleasant, buffing the scuffs out that SIL puts in so easily... Sly



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Sorry, I already have it. I only bought black. It's been hard for me to pass on the purple & blue, but I haven't even needed the black one yet. If I wore coats more often, I would have bought those too.
Thanks for checking Teehee
About that model you mentioned before yeah- I agree, they use her too much. They also cut them off at the nose and hers distracts me . I do wish that they had a few different models and categorized them as 'straight', 'curvy' and 'size 6 +', then had each one model the clothing and had a photo we could look at. Sooo many times it looks nothing like the model on us. It would be so helpful and save them money on returns bulb
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03-15-2013 at 04:16 AM.
03-15-2013 at 04:16 AM.
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I also sometimes wish I could wear coats more. I tried so hard to resist that one.
I used to think that too Teehee!

Express site was a pita last night. So slow. I missed the stack but placed one order.
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03-15-2013 at 04:48 AM.
03-15-2013 at 04:48 AM.
Ulta has the be lip stuff back at $9 if you missed it!
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