What I Found in Marcia's Attic

So, I have to admit I am a true city girl trapped in a suburbia... Admittedly I am a total snob about what I deem as a fashionable spot to shop ....by the way I totally put Target in that category, love the bulls eye.
So until I moved to the burbs , kicking and screaming, I had no idea that the clothing store marcia's attic (www.marciasattic.com) existed and actually opening in my town....huh, I said, looks good on paper but would I actually shop there? I needed to do my investigating ( I take my shopping jaunts very seriously). So I went to shop one of the other locations pre-opening so that I could properly voice my opinion about them setting up shop on my turf (honestly do you love my nerve or what). So up to Englewood I trekked, went in, observed, sauntered and left ...ok fine of course I bought something- j brand jeans (www.jbrandjeans.com) if memory serves. Ok, I likey...I likey alot
Flash forward and now they are open in Livingston, NJ...and I sashayed in today again. The space is lovely and the energy lively. The clothes - women's only- is merchandised very well and very easy to navigate. The price point ranged, unlike its predecessor, and you can definitely get a great item like a ruffle trimmed blouse or even classic flant front black pant within the
$100 range. They have a great mix of established designers such as Theory (www.theory.com) and independent designers such as Sanctuary and Ella Moss (http://www.ellamoss.com).
All in all it was a lovely experience and one that I encourage the ladies of Essex county to take advantage. Come on girls, there is a great yonder beyond the Short Hills Mall...join me, won't you?

What Do I Do With These?

I had a request (from my WBF) to chat about the best silhouettes for ladies who were blessed with the bosom, au natural or enhanced, no matter. Being that I embrace my A cup, I had to do a bit of research on this…so here we go:

Bra:
It goes without saying you have to start from the essentials and make sure you have the proper fitting bra. I know, I know that’s like telling me what’s hot for the season, um I know that. I must say that for most of my bra-wearing years, I wore the wrong size. 'Till one day I had a “professional” measure me and guess what… everything I held sacred was undone in a moment…I was a 32 A not a 34 B as I had been wearing for years…what next white shoes after labor day? (you bet!)..Point being just make sure you double check as no matter what you wear on top, if underneath is not right, nothing will be.

Tops and Dresses:
Surprisingly, the empire waist can flatter but it has to be the right seam line. Rather than going straight across, make sure the line angles down a bit toward your armpit. It creates a nice line across your chest.
The neckline of a top becomes super important. Ladies with endowments can look better with a open or scooped neckline but lets be respectful of knowing when to show the “great divide” and when not to.
Cap sleeves with a full chest will be challenging, so try and stick to sleeveless, a full short sleeve or long sleeve.
MY OPINION. A baby doll or flowing top will never flatter a large-chested figure, kindly stay away….just the way I feel.
Balance a full skirt with a tighter top, carve out your waist and try a different focal point!

Bottom Line: Whether you were born with them or bought them..enjoy them and be respectful of them.