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You can have a drawer filled with sexy lingerie and La Perla underwear, but if you don’t have a good collection of comfortable and practical under garments – that fit you how it’s supposed to (85% of women wear the wrong bra size) – then my friend, you need to go get yourself measured and buy some – now! It’s amazing how much a properly fitted bra can do for you.

I love La Perla and go absolutely bananas when they have a sale (often on Gilt Groupe), but it would be unrealistic of me to say that I walk around wearing La Perla on a daily basis. Heck no! La Perla is gorgeous and incredibly well-made but it’s far, very far, from being the most practical and comfortable brand out there. Lacy bras are beautiful and fun, but they are almost never seamless.

For me, practical bras and underwear are often made of either cotton or nylon/spandex, and come in either white, beige, black or other neutral colors. Oh, and forget about fun, colorful patterns – as they can be seen thru any light-colored or sheer blouse.

But remember, these “comfortable” under garments are no longer plain & boring! Many are incredibly cute and come with small lace detailing that your significant other will adore!

Since we’re going to Dallas next month for my husband’s birthday, I’ve already begun putting together my little wish-list. When it comes to intimates, my favorite places to shop is Nordstrom (they have an amazing selection) and Gap Body (yes, Gap! They are super durable!).

Here’s what is currently on my list…

1. Miss Studio (a more affordable line by La Perla) “Daily Chic” Underwire Push-Up Bra and Panty 2. Natori “Understated T-Shirt Bra” (Love Natori!)

3. Gap “Favorite Wireless Bra” 4. Gap “Favorite Lacy T-Shirt Bra” (LOVE)

5. Make+Model Boyshorts (fun to sleep with!) 6. Hanky Panky Organic Cotton Thongs (a must-have)

7. Commando “Tulip Lace-Trim Thong” (Commando makes some of the most seamless panties out there!) 8. Gap “Invisible Girl Shorts” 9. Felina “Aubrie Boy Leg Briefs“

Until next time!

If you have a dog (or a few) that is treated like part of the family, you must agree that it breaks your heart when you have to leave him behind when you go away on vacation. My little Frankie knows we’re leaving for a long time the moment we start packing our bags. He cries, he barks, he gets mad and lastly…he gets depressed. Yes, he has MAJOR separation anxiety (and so do we.) And no, that’s not a good thing. Actually, it’s a serious problem.

You see, when we lived in Boston we traveled a lot more than we do here. But in Boston, I traveled guilt-free because I knew my Frankie was treated extremely well in the Dog Hotel we used to leave him. Actually, he loved it there and everyone knew him really, really well. Seeing how excited and happy he was when we left him made us feel a lot better. At least he wasn’t depressed. There, he used to even get “report cards” which let us know of his daily activities (which included ice-cream day, playdates, spa day, etc) and on his behavior. He was treated like a baby, and we really appreciated that. Plus, the facilities were amazing….almost like a real hotel; with suites that had their own flat screens, telephones and comfy beds. It was amazing. I’m sure it still is.

But not as amazing as this new dog hotel that opened recently, The Urban Hound. Considered a “luxury hotel for dogs” – also in Boston. This place is the bomb! Why can’t we have something like this here? Just look at how fantastic it is! Frankie would love it….and so would we. I miss having a place to leave him when we travel. I mean, there are places here, but they are nowhere near this! They are usually places where they leave our dogs in crates all day.

At The Urban Hound, they love our dogs as much as we do….which is exactly what dog owners, like myself, look for!

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