Hi guys! No Friday Brew today š¦ , instead I wanted to share a few pics of my recent concert visit at the Ritz Raleigh. My friend Hannah and I saw Kehlani and a few other opening acts this past Saturday. So much new talent on theĀ scene these days. I’m officially in fullĀ concert mode now, LOL. Hope you guys enjoy your weekend! See you back here on Monday, same place, same time I hope šĀ
Happy Friday!Ā
Sincerely,Ā
Deidra CraigĀ
Finding the right short lengths have been a bit of a problem. In all honesty, up until a few months ago, I’ve stayed away from shorts just because I thought they weren’t really all that great looking on me, but I figured out that length and how it lays on your thigh truly makes a difference. I have short legs and a really long torso so making my legs appear longer is the goal when wearing shorts. That being said, any shorts that hit at the knee or longer, such as bermuda shorts, or shorts with an 11′ inseam are not the best option for me. If you have a leaner thigh, you can definitely get away with shorts that are more form fitting to the body. I’m not in that category, and for this particular outfit, I chose to do a more flowy short that doesn’t cling to the thigh. Below I’ve provided a few things I feel matter when you are on the shorts hunt.
1. Inseams Matter
When shopping for shorts figure out the inseams. This will help you with rise and help you determine if the length will look flattering on you. Inseams matter most when shopping online. Take your measurements if you have to. Rule of thumb, if your 5’4 or shorter, you might want to consider shopping petite sizes, if you shop regular women’s sizes, chances are your shorts will be way to long. This may work to your advantage if you prefer a longer short.
2. Fabrics Matter
I like cotton, something that breathes, because my thighs are thick and I need some type of air flow, LOL. Denim is nice, but if you sweat easy you want a fabric that moves and breathes.
3. Colors Matter
I’m fuller on the bottom so I like shopping for colors that are dark with minimal prints and patterns. Of course, if you are leaner on the bottom, I recommend you go crazy with the bright colors, prints, distressed look etc… Sadly, I don’t find that very appealing on me. Lastly, if you sweat easy, it’s best to buy dark colors to avoid seeing sweat stains.
4. Waist Matters
I find that some shorts will fit perfectly in the thigh, but fit very loose in the waist, and vice versa. If your willing, get your shorts tailored. I’ll tailor shorts that I paid very little money for so I don’t feel bad for spendingĀ additional money onĀ making it fit. The shorts I’ve worn for this blogpost have a drawstring, this is also a clever option.
5. Shoes Matter
If you have short legs, your goal is to lengthen! lengthen! lengthen! I do this with a comfortable wedge or if I know I’ll be sitting most of the day or I’ll wear a cute block heel. If you have long legs, rock a cute statement flat or sandal. If I absolutely have to wear a flat, I opt for a pointy toe flat, it provides balance to the lower half of my body which is much fuller.
Happy shorts shopping good people.
Shop similar shorts, top and jacket at the links above. I’ve also linked my cute Ralph Lauren wedges forĀ your shopping pleasure. Happy Monday, lets get it!
Sincerely,
Deidra Marie
We just couldn’t help ourselves. One of the many stops we made on our visit to Virginia was Krispy Kreme. It’s literally impossible to just drive by this place when the hot light is on. We didn’t fight the urge, saw the large sign getting off the freeway and floored it to the shop. Not exactly on our diet plan but hey, you only live once, right? It was the perfect way to start our morning and last day in VA. I got 6 glazed and a vanilla iced coffee and Charlie got a ice cold milk and the chocolate covered ones. Need I remind you, we are currently training for a 5K in September. Yeah, a 5K, we ran a few miles when we got back in town to burn off at least one of these darn donuts so we didn’t feel to bad. For some reason, these donuts are just so much better when they are hot, the glaze justĀ kind of melts in your mouth. That being said, I suggest following these 5 rules for your next Krispy Kreme visit:
My 5 rules forĀ visiting Krispy Kreme:
Rule #1
Never go there if the hot light is not on!
Rule #2
To avoid dry mouth, order an iced coffee or cold milk, it’s not complete without one of these beverages
Rule #3
You can’t just eat 1, so don’t fight it. Do you boo!
Rule #4
Glazed are the best but be adventurous every now and then and get you a donut with sprinkles!
Rule #5
Prepare for guilty for eating a dozen by yourself and makeĀ plans to visit the gym later on that day. š
Like rule #5, vacay is over and it’s back to salads and water š¦ Now you know why we road trip so much, it’s an excuse to eat bad. There is no way anyone is eating kale on a road trip, that’s just ludicrous. Hump day here we go!
Just so you know, the title of this post is a complete lie so don’t go to Krispy Kreme racking up on this their fluffy, glazed goodness. š I will admit, it is hard to only have just one.
Sincerely,
Deidra Marie
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