Today we’re doing some recommendations and requested products. I’m always looking for new things so if you would like to comment or text me your favorite products at 434-218-3219 it helps!
Angled salad bowls for fancy service at home
I have a big trough-like bowl which I use for my daily lunch salad as it’s less messy and it makes me eat more salad, frankly (I love salad it’s not a chore.) At dinner last night they served us in these gorgeous asymmetric bowls that made want to upgrade my dishes. These angled salad bowls are just $7.70 a piece for one for 26 ounces or $14.95 for the large bowl, which is three quarts (96 ounces). They’re melamine, which is slightly more durable than porcelain. One reviewer writes that “some people may not like the plastic feel – but they are sturdy and well made so it doesn’t bother me.” Another woman writes that she set out to find these after being served in them at a high end theater and that “they are awesome” and “a big party hit.” “They do feel like plastic which is good with me.” They’re also said to be easy to clean and are microwavable. Sold!
A personal trimmer for a smooth bikini line
Claire B asked in our “most popular products” post if we had an recommendations for personal trimmers. She wrote “I’ve been using the trimmer on the back of my husband’s electric shaver for years to do my bikini area, and I’m sick of it.” Mine is from Germany and it worked great for a while but I definitely need a new one. I tried a Conair from a US drugstore and was so disappointed. I’ve since used the single blade Schick razors, which are good for dermaplaning and this purpose. That takes too long so I’m definitely looking for a product like this. The Satinshave by Philipps is among the best sellers in women’s personal trimmers. It has 3.9 stars, over 500 reviews and an A from Fakespot. You can use it wet or dry, it works well for the bikini area and you can quickly shave your legs and underarms too. I like shaving all the things. Reviewers say “I’ve stopped using disposable razors and only use this,” “I will never need shave gel again,” and that “I am very satisfied with this product and it it were to stop working today I’d buy another tomorrow.”
A versatile and flowy long summer skirt
Jess texted me this recommendation for an easy-to-wear yet elegant skirt. She wrote that it’s “so light, easy, and comfortable, and the uneven hemline gives you a cute, stylish edge. I love it for lazy days when I don’t want to make any effort, but still look put together.” This supercute skirt comes in 11 different colors and in sizes small to xx-large. It has over 400 reviews, 4.3 stars and an A from Fakespot. Women call it “comfortable,” “soft,” “good quality” and “flattering.” It would go well with a t-shirt and can be dressed up with accessories and a light jacket.
Upgrade your fitness with comfortable and stylish running shoes
Both Kaiser and I love Asics brand shoes and these Asics Gel-Ventures are the number one bestsellers in women’s sneakers. Just a tip – I get my Asics from eBay as they have an official outlet there and you can get these same shoes direct for $35. One woman with plantar fasciitis writes that this is “the only sneaker that gives my foot enough support that I don’t feel pain.” Another calls them “like walking on air” and a trail runner says they feel “like they were custom made for my foot.”
Affordable microfiber sheets that feel much more expensive
I have these similar Mellanni sheets which we’ve talked about before. I love them and highly recommend them. These brushed microfiber sheets by Utopia come in seven different colors and sizes twin to California king. They’re just $19 for a queen set. Reviewers call them “great sheets for the price,” “the perfect sheets” and “nice and silky.”
Capri leggings in so many cute prints
I always need new leggings as I wear them to bed, to the gym and around town. I do get dressed most of the time, I just like the convenience of athleisure. Capri leggings are more flattering on me than full length. These leggings by Viv come in 48 different versatile prints and are stretchy to fit size 0 to plus sizes. They have 4.2 stars, over 1,000 reviews and an A from Fakespot. Plus they’re only $12! Wearers call them “the most comfortable leggings ever,” say they “fit beautifully” and are “buttery soft.” If you’re looking for some workout pants with mesh panels, these color block leggings are a nice option.
Resistance bands for an at-home TRX workout without the expense
I’ve been doing TRX at a local gym and it’s challenging and is toning me up fast. I’d like to be able to do it at home without a lot of fuss. There are TRX-branded resistance straps you can buy but they’re expensive. This set of bodyweight resistance straps comes with everything you need for an at-home setup. They have 62 reviews, 4.2 stars and an A from Fakespot. There are a plenty of TRX workouts on YouTube so you can set this up in your living room and do it at home. At-home athletes write that these are “very high quality,” a “great substitute for TRX” and “easy to set up.” One person even brings this set with them to the park to get a workout in while their kid is playing!
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How did I not know about the Lady Shaver! Just bought one. It’s $17
So I have started wearing only skorts in the summer- as I don’t have any thigh gap these prevent chaffing! (Chafe-ing?) I get them from Athleta and love but they aren’t cheap- any Amazon skort options people know of??
Have you seen those kind of lacy band things that you can put on each leg? I’ve been wondering if they work – I’ve heard great reviews about them but I’m in the same boat as you are regarding the horrors of chafed thighs. It hurts. I’m tempted to pick some up so I can just wear whatever skirt/dress wise.
My BFF evangelizes for those lacy leg things! I have no personal experience, I don’t chafe, don’t hate me, but she loooooooves them. The other BFF swears by body glide. Don’t pay the pink tax, buy the “men’s” version.
just put some talcum powder between your thighs before your head out. 100% less chafing but you might have to reapply if you’re out for an extended period of time. Or just spray some antiperspirant, that works too.
I stay away from talcum powder because of the ovarian cancer thing.
We talked about anti-chafing products earlier this week: http://ow.ly/NNUQ30p1EJy
I actually use that monistat product!
Yes, @Megs, on this thread I mentioned that I use Body Glide almost daily to prevent chafing when wearing dresses and skirts. Works like a charm!
I think I have a different version of that shaver – have for years, keep it in the shower. I will say – if you manage to clumsily nick yourself somehow or hit hair at a weird angle in sensitive areas – you’ll curse. Or at least, if you’re cursey to begin with you will. Do I still use it? Yes. Because it’s convenient haha.
Razors in general though – I’ve stopped buying women’s. They’re pricier for what you’re getting. And I find I’ve gotten the closest, smoothest legs from the Gillette fusion 5. That thing is a dream. I am half tempted to buy a safety razor and disposable blades though – I’ve heard you can get an amazing shave from it.
My newest love is an in shower fake tanner. The reviews online seem to not be great – but guys – I am SO pale. I know celebitchy has seen me on insta (@erinnkec) – I am WHITE. I wanted to go from fresh corpse to “maybe has a pulse” and this is the first fake tanner that I’ve used that hasn’t looked weird on my skin. It’s almost like a slight sepia tint. And I don’t notice any weird streaking or anything. If you want a BIG result, don’t bother. But if you just want to lightly tint yourself St. Tropez Gradual Tan in Shower Lotion in Light.
Good to hear! I’m also super hella pale (damn you, lacklustre Canadian sun! *shakes fist at sky*). I’ve always wanted to try St Tropez, but it’s really pricey and I was worried it would still streak and have that nasty self tanner scent.
ETA usually I use the tinted Australian gold sunblock – it makes me look a tiny bit darker (like fresh corpse compared to days old) and it smells heavenly. Alas, it washes off in the shower.
Haha, I had bough some australian gold stuff pre-wedding. I liked it!
It is definitely pricey stuff – and I’d put off getting it. It’s not something I’d use every shower for sure – but I think I’d buy it even for JUST the purpose of using it on my legs because they are even more deathly pale than the rest of me. I work in an office all week, but we’re in blackfly and noseeum hell right now where I live (and I was a just barely out of town kid growing up so I was used to mosquito but nothing worse). My husband grew up in the middle of the woods and is “used” to the bugs so he is horrified that I don’t want to spend time in the yard with him haha. Our niece is about to turn 4. She told me the other day “I don’t like those bugs. Going outside is hard” and I could 100% empathize with her.
I picked mine up at Shoppers – I think it was around $35 bucks. I’ve used it about 4 times so far – and still have a good chunk left. As far as fake tan smells – it’s definitely not the worst one, I find it only really strong for the first few hours – so if you were to use it in the evening it wouldn’t be AS bad.
Good to know – my legs also don’t match the rest of me, so maybe I’ll splurge and check it out.
I’m not sure about this but isn’t melamine made with some toxic materials??? That’s why I’ve always stayed away from using it. Would love info on this because I love the look of this material.
There were some food products from China contaminated with melamine, but that was mixed in with the food. Unless you eat the bowl you’ll be fine.
I Love ASICS too!
Also honking for Asics! Like the reviewer mentioned above, I also have plantar fasciitis and my Asics are my least-painful shoes. Very supportive with good stability for pronators. I’ve been wearing them to work recently (I have NOT been running lately).
Request: can we get diverse body types for the clothes? I know the manufacturer probably provided them, but i see no way i can look good in either the leggings or the skirt. i feel like i have to lose ten pounds just to think about wearing them. I do like your idea of recommending products. So cool.
Yeah, I have a skirt very similar to this and it’s the least flattering item I own. It highlights the fat roll right around my hips. It is also one of the most comfortable items I own, though, so I still wear it around the house.
I have those model of asics and they are good for walking around flat terrain. Not very supportive
But I prefer Asic’s high end Kayano ($200+) model for running. I buy their new model of Kayano running shoes once a year and then I retire my old Kayano’s as my walking shoes. I hardly ever throw away asics and will keep my old running Asics as walking shoes for years.
Getting the trimmer!
Are there any runners on here? I just bought an expensive pair of running shoes only to find they are a half size too small. My fault for not insisting on trying the half size up but I can’t return them as I have already taken them outside and there’s bits of dirt on the bottom. I am going to resell them online as they are pretty much brand new except for the dirt/sand on the bottom.
I realized my old sneakers which I’ve used for running are Asics and I really love them so I was curious to see these ones. Does anyone own the pair featured here and can vouch for them?
The ASICS shown here, Venture, are trail shoes. I have walked through 6 pairs of these over the years. If you are a runner, though, you would want ASICS Cumulus or Nimbus. They are squishier for the street. The Venture are very stiff which I like for walking but feel clompy if I try running in them.
Depending on where you live, if you go to an actually running shoe store, they understand runners & running– i.e., that it’s one thing to try shoes on in the store & a whole ‘nother thing taking your first run in them, so you can take them back. Ask up front. Shop around.
I love these posts. I just ordered the skirt, trimmer & bowls. yah!!!!
What do you ladies recommend for an affordable sports bra for D cup that is comfortable and lifts?
Bonus for cute.
If you’re a D-cup you should have many options available to you so it’ll come down to your personal preferences on look, comfort, support, and price, but knowing nothing but your cup size I’ll recommend Natori, they makes nice sports bras that I think are a good combo of the above characteristics although it would be nice if they were cheaper. I’ve had good luck getting them cheap off amazon and Nordstrom rack. I haven’t bought any, but Target seems to have a nice selection of sports bras that should work for a D-cup (but probably not larger)
Just an aside, if it’s going to support and lift it’s probably gonna have an underwire (I find the natori bras comfy anyways) and anyone who knows of good sports bras without please chime in. Also double check your measurements and figure out what size you should be currently wearing before you buy, the reddit community a bra that fits has a great size calculator for that
Thanks, Hally! It seems like I’m searching for the Holy Grail sometimes. I like Natori, too. I’ll check them on Amazon. Maybe an underwear, bras, and sportswear post would be popular!