Hey Ragers and Ragettes!
Following yesterday’s kind of down post let’s get something positive and
fab today!!
So its September and today I am rocking my skinny (not so
skinny jeans actually...I need to get the next size down), a white racer back
cami, my black blazer and my black and white skull printed Iron Fist peep toe
stilettos and of course, my fabulous Betty Rage Red Lipstick. It’s a must!
My hair is growing out which is fab! I should hopefully have my Betty Rage Bob
back by Christmas.
And speaking of Christmas, I have started the arduous task
of figuring out what I want to get from my native land as the choice is massive
and the prices are low.
So I started thinking.
What pieces do I need in my wardrobe?
I started looking through my clothes and realised that I am lacking some
key pieces. I then realised that I had
made a list of things that every woman should have in their wardrobe and decided when I go home for Christmas I am going to purchase all the items on
this list.
So here we go:
1 A pair
decent pair of jeans that suit my body shape.
Jeans. The average woman owns 3-4
pairs of jeans. These are one of the
most sought after and bought items for women.
We seem to be on a hunt for the perfect pair of jeans. The thing is though, every woman’s body is
different. It’s important though, to buy
jeans that suit your body shape. I
thought I was a pear shape but it looks like I could be an hourglass? Any who, for both shapes, it is recommended a
high waisted kick flare (which I love!!!!), bootcut or skinny jean which suits
me fine. I prefer those styles! High waisted is a must because it alleviates the
dreaded bend over and see knickers thing that happens when us curvy girls bend
over or sit down. Also if you want to
invest in a good pair (like I intend on doing so) and get them tailored to your
leg length. I have a funny leg
length. A “short” in most shops is too
short on me and a “regular” is too long!!!
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
It’s frustrating. So I intend on
buying a nice pair that fits my curves and I plan on getting them altered to
fit my leg length. I plan on buying a
few pairs so my tailoring bill is going to be quite high, but it is worth it!!!
2
A crisp white blouse. Now this is a basic piece that can be worn in
so many ways! You can wear it with jeans,
dressy trousers, or skirts. It’s a piece
that never goes out of style. I,
personally, like a plain ¾ sleeved white blouse as I feel it is more
versatile. My bezzie, Suzanne, is
looking for a Victoriana style one (which I have been searching for) and I am
struggling!!! But there are so many variations
on shapes and tailoring on the classic white blouse. You need to find the right shape and style
for you. So for me it’s a plain ¾ sleeved
one that sits 2 inches below the belly button.
A trench
coat. This is a piece that is
classic. Every year you see on runways
trench coats, or variations of. But for
me, I’m looking for a classic beige belted trench coat. As this piece will never, ever go out of
style.
A Black Belt and a Brown Belt: To go with said jeans, a belt is a must!! I like brown belts with denim but I always
match them with my choice of shoes and handbag.
A classic Business Suit: Every woman needs one of these in the
closet. Perfect, not only for job
interviews, but remember, you don’t have to wear these just as a suit. That means you have on hand a nice suit
jacket (which looks smart with a blouse and a pair of jeans) and a skirt or a
pair of trousers that can be teamed with a blouse or a long sleeved jumper. I personally would go for a black and white
pinstriped one, a classic black one or a grey one. All 3 are perfect and are versatile.
A black pencil skirt. This is a must!! This piece is so versatile! It can be worn to the office with a blouse or
a jumper or a sparkly vest top for the evening.
A pencil skirt is very different from a skirt suit. Skirt suits are cut in more A-line shape. I intend on buying a black pencil skirt back
home.
A black patent pair of peep toe heels. These shoes go with everything!! They can be worn, day and night and are
classic. These will never go out of style...ever. Plus it’s an excuse to buy new shoes!!! I also have my eyes on getting a pair of nude
peep toes too as they are quite good for spring and summer.
8.
Basic white camisoles/vests. These are one of the building blocks of all
wardrobes. They can be worn on their
own, under blouses, to bed. The question
is where can’t they be worn?
Honestly. I prefer a racer back
style, personally as it suits my body shape.
9.
A padded bra.
Now I love lingerie. I have a bra
that is so padded that when I wear a plunging neck line I always wear and my
cleavage looks perfect!! And under a crew-necked
long sleeved jersey dress, it looks amazing!!!
I think that it is important to at some point in your life get a proper
bra fitting. Now, like clothes, every brand
of bra fits differently. So I intend on
visiting old Victoria’s Secret and getting a fitting there and buying a
fabulous bra and other pieces of lingerie.
Plus maybe something sexy for Simon’s benefit....
A classic Handbag. Now, I am always on the search for a nice
shaped handbag. I like to buy bags that
have a bold colour. I find that when you
wear neutral coloured clothes, you can get away with a pop of colour in your
handbag. I am searching for a nice red
one. I like big handbags. And I am very
particular about the shape. So that
should be an adventure!
A little black dress. Ahhhhhh....the Little Black Dress, or LBD as
we fondly refer to it, is the go to item when there is a party or a massive
function or even work. Never has there
been an item of clothing that the potential is great! I like a belted shift dress, personally so
that is what I am looking for. I want to
definitely find one of these and a little red dress. Red is my favourite colour after all...
I know that this list looks very
plain and basic, but I feel that these are the building blocks of any
wardrobe. With these basic pieces you
can create thousands of different looks.
And with simple coloured accessories you can add a pop of colour for a
classic look. And as these pieces will
pretty much stay in style for, well, forever, I don’t mind paying a little bit
more for them.
So there you go. This is the beginning of my shopping
list. I also am going to buy out the Mac
counter, obviously, and I want to look for Charlotte Tilbury and Too Faced make
up as I have heard good reviews about them.
It’s always good to try new make up too, but that is a different post
all together.
I have been doing great with my
weight loss and I want to treat myself to getting good quality basic clothes. Plus I am saving like a trooper and I have sacrificed
having days off and vacations, so why not splurge on myself?
Simon and I are spending 3 nights
in New York and I intend on doing some shopping there!!! It would be rude not to!
There you go Ragers and Ragettes.
There is my shopping list for Christmas. So onwards with the diet and with the
saving.
Until next time Ragers and
Ragettes, keep your head and standards high and your heels even higher!
Lots of love
The Fabulous Betty Rage xxxxx
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