Very Sad about Bitten

I made it out across town to the Steve & Barry's store at Almeda Mall. Everything is REALLY casual. Cute, but casual. Three of the dresses I had seen on either Oprah or in O Magazine were there but none were in my size. Being a plus size girl myself I was looking for the larger sizes advertised. There were none. At first I thought that they were sold out of my size but then I saw a bunch of clothes that had just come in and they didn't have my size either. That's when I sadly realized that there was nothing there in my size.

I bumped into a co-worker there and she told me she had to buy everything a size larger than her regular size. I thought that was interesting.

When I came home I started googling to see what others had said about the clothing line. One of the comments I saw over and over again was that the sizes ran small. For example, someone who wore a size 8 in jeans had to buy a 12 but then the waist was too big. They said the sizes were true to the designer sizes. Very interesting....

I hate saying that Sarah Jessica Parker made me sad because it's really not her. Actually it's Steve & Barry's that didn't make sure to have more of the larger sizes. I've written to them about it. Let's see what they answer. I also asked them if they were planning to make a store in a more central location.

Bitten by Sarah Jessica

I don't know if you all know this about me, but I'm a HUGE Sarah Jessica Parker fan. Did any of you see her on Oprah talking about her new fashion line, Bitten? It's also showcased in the July issue of O Magazine. I can't wait to check it out this weekend. I'm going to make the drive out to Almeda Mall to Steve & Barry's, the store that is carrying this line. I'll give you all my review on it when I do.

The Beach

I forget how much I love the beach until I'm there.

I love the feel of the sand under my feet as I stand in the water.

I love the rush of the waves as they crash into my legs, the white foam passing by me, and thinning out as it reaches the shore.

I love the feeling of my 3 year old son in my arms, squealing in delight as I tell him, "Jump!" each time a wave comes towards us.

I love watching my daughter throwing herself onto the waves with such reckless abandon and so full of energy and life.

Her peals of laughter carry in the wind over my head and her hair is long and wet and it sticks to her cheeks and her mouth when a wave crashes into her. Beautiful...

Why did I stop going to the beach for so long? Unfortunately we're not going to the beach house next weekend. It's too much for my mother-in-law. This weekend, then next, and then San Antonio the following weekend for her. I told her to reserve it for late July or early August. We'll take the kids for a long weekend. Maybe the weekend of my cousin's wedding... We'll see.

We had a wonderful time at my daughter's end of school party. She received some nice gifts from her friends, grandparents, and cousins. She was happy and exhausted. We were happy with her.

I need to take them to the beach more this summer. Surfside was really nice.

My Review of CASES - RETRO STEWARDESS, COWGIRL PINUPS

Originally submitted at UncommonGoods

With these brushed steel tampon cases, spilling your purse's contents won't reveal your personal life. Be discreet and stylish with these downright glamorous cases. The gleaming brushed steel finish makes the perfect backdrop for the saluting Flight Girl, the smiling Cowgirl, or the sassy Bathing...

TAMPON CASES - RETRO STEWARDESS, COWGIRL PINUPSTAMPON CASES - RETRO STEWARDESS, COWGIRL PINUPS

The Best Invention Ever

By Shoegirl1970 from Houston, TX on 6/8/2007

5out of 5

Pros: Convenient, Discreet

Cons: NONE

Best Uses: Daily Use

I can not believe that an item like this wasn't invented long ago. I LOVE the tampon holder and find it so convenient and discreet to use anywhere. Every friend who has ever seen it has loved it and wants to get one for herself too.

(legalese)

Quick Update on Life

Having a end of school/kindergarten graduation party for my daughter at the BEACH this Sunday! At Surfside. That should be a lot of fun. Lots of families with kids.

My in-laws are renting a house at the beach (Galveston) the following weekend so that will be a nice little "mini-vacation" for the kids. Can we guess I will be very dark in a couple of weeks? I will do the whole anti-cancer stuff but inevitably I am going to get some form of a tan.

I still need to plan a proper 4-5 day vacation for the kids maybe in July? Not sure when... Or a long weekend to San Antonio to visit the great-grandparents. I never had grandparents, let alone great grandparents so I really need to take them to visit the viejitos, who are actually my dad's age.

Check out the super cool Latino pop culture blog http://guanabee.com. My lovely cousin, Cindy Casares is the Editor of this really hip new blog. Check it out! It's pretty hilarious!