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I, like most girls, have a complicated relationship with my body.  After years of self-torture and dressing in clothes that would probably work better as yacht sails,  I’ve come to the conclusion that my body is certainly not perfect, but it is mine.  Ever since I started going to college, I tried to capitalize on this love/hate thing.  I (mostly) know which things look good and which things would look horrible (oh, the visions that have entered my mind in various fitting rooms…*shudder*).  However, even after years of shopping experience, I was extremely interested to know that you can actually dress yourself thinner…without the expensive services of a Personal Shopper.

Whaaa??  Why did I not know this?  I mean, if I knew you could just shave pounds off by picking a different top, I would have chucked my sneakers, bought a box of Oreos and settled down for a happy life.  Okay, maybe not, but it would make my life a lot easier if I wasn’t always worrying about potential muffin top or whatnot.  These tips will make you look more streamlined and thinner, as well as giving you a step up to better dressing (not that you need it…I’m sure if you’re reading this site you’re super fabulous already).

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Too late to completely change your diet in time for a hot date this weekend? Or need to fit into a little black dress for the wedding of a college friend (scary)?

Well, have no fear, the latest in slimming clothes is available to buy now. Say goodbye to the days of uncomfortable corsets that leave you panting for breath while trying to move. The new line, Skinny’z by Bordeaux, is an elegant way to cheat yourself a couple pounds thinner.

According to the website, the “unriveled seamless body shaping styles are created from a comfortable, lightweight, revolutionary material that will refine and shape as it smoothes out curves.”

At first, I was skeptical, but after checking out some of the pieces, it really does seem like they would slim and flatter anyone’s body. The slimming aspect aside, it seems like it would have a smoothing effect as well and look better than the wrinkly, awkward fitting tank tops that some girls use to layer. You know what I’m talking about.

Two of my favorite pieces that I am looking into purchasing: The Flattering Cami and the Tummyless Shorts. Read More »