27 Days/Nights of December Gift-Giving: Naughty & Nice!
by Susan Cross | Posted: December 14th, 2009 | No Comments »That’s 8 nights of Hanukah, 7 days of Kwanzaa and 12 days of Christmas! Phew!
We spoke about lightening up in marriage. So here are a few choices to really help you lighten up, what you wear, that is…
We enjoy giving our children new pajamas on Christmas Eve. I have a tradition that I would like to share with you. Each Christmas Eve, after my son opens his new pajamas and has gone to bed, I give my husband a little box with a big satin ribbon on it and inside it are my new “pajamas.” Everyone gets a gift! Try it. You may be a little chilly at first but I promise you will love this tradition.
The theme of this year’s gifts are items high on luxury and beauty but low on cost. If I am to be truthful I am (was) a lingerie snob. Since this is definitely not a La Perla year, we went shopping and decided to test out some Victoria’s Secret pieces. They have come a long, long way, and we found a few pieces just perfect for this holiday season. Some of them naughty but most are nice.
- If you are with family on Christmas morning and want to look elegant we love the Dreamer Satin Pajamas. More fitted than the usual men’s pajamas. Red silk pajamas? Who knew waking up at 5:30am could feel so luxurious. Style 249-381 $49.50.
- Mesh and Lace nightgown: This black lace gown is so feminine and pretty and it covers belly and thighs while still looking ultra-sexy. You can wear this one all year round. Style 250-771 $58.00.
- So maybe you haven’t worked out as much as you promised (we will get to that in January) but you’ve still got it. You can be completely sexy in this fantastic find – it covers arms, belly and top of thighs! No, it isn’t a beekeeper’s uniform – it is a gorgeous black lace boatneck tunic that will make you feel beautiful. Style 246-624 $38.00 – you’re welcome!
- Halter baby doll in black stretch lace. My favorite. This is piece is just so feminine, pretty and reminds me of a French-inspired piece. Style 241-619 $35.00.
- Ok this is the one you’ll be wrapping for Christmas Eve! New Demi Bra in lace and velvet. Team it with matching v-string, hey does that stand for Venus? Red, of course! He’ll never know it isn’t La Perla, and if he’s looking at the tags, we have other issues to help you with! Demi Bra Style 255-901 $48/Vstring Style 245-037 $18.00.
Happy Holidays!
* VIB has no financial interest in promoting any of these products.
Like you, Susan, I used to be a La Perla snob, and then the recession made me reevaluate my purchases ("cease" is more like it!). However, we all need foundation items from time to time - need, not want! - so I found myself at Victoria's Secret, instead of La Perla this past year, and I have to say I have been very impressed! My lingerie drawer is now stocked with their stuff! Beauty, comfort, easy on the wallet. What's a better combination than that? Thanks for these picks!
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