God is tempting me...

I have a test for the man who truly loves me: he will propose with a variation of the perfect engagement ring. This feat requires a man's ability to notice and understand my eccentric jewelry taste. I believe this is an adequate test because your man has to be able to understand you in all your facets, and choosing the correct ring or choosing the correct way to select your ring if he's not willing to make a mistake (*no details on either method since that would spoil the test*) seems to be a fair way of judging your now and forever man because your engagement and wedding rings are jewelry a woman wears for a lifetime and can be literally buried with. There are grave repercussions for the man who proposes with the wrong ring: according to Sex and the City, wrong ring, wrong man. So here's your crib sheet for any one who's interested: Daniel K's Uternity band. All I have to say is DAMN!!!!!

Now, God is tempting me by sending all kinds of GORGEOUS jewelry within my viewing. It started yesterday with an email from one of my favorite shopping sites where I saw 3 pieces that I sooooo wanted to whip out the card for. Then I saw the above mentioned piece that I might not wait for Mr. Right for. Then I saw some earrings in one of my fashion rags...will this end?

Body Type

Sometimes I want an outfit that would not look good on me: I am heavy chested with large shoulders. I would love to wear some of the delicate and simple dresses that reign in fashion now but the proportions are waaaay off for me. So, what to do? I will design something that has the same simplicity but will take into account my measurements and body shape (inverted triangle); hopefully the tailor will comply with the design aesthetic since they also have their own ideas and don't necessarily understand body type...

What I want right now:
apron dresses adjusted so I can still wear a bra
short sleeved dresses
a fabulous spring jacket with short sleeves
racer-front dress (for full coverage in front, regular back)

What I want but will not buy since they don't fit my body:
halter straps in a top or dress (widen my shoulder line)

The New Black Is...

Bright: Jungle Green, Acid Yellow, Electric Blue or some other equally bold hue. I love some of the colors, but I'm not sure I'd wear them, even in moderation. But since other industries follow fashion's edicts we will be seeing these colors regularly.

Skinny Pants

What's with skinny pants? I am no longer the nubile 8-10 year old who can rock leggings because my legs were sticks. I now have a woman's figure and my thighs no longer look like the fashion models! As I peruse my fashion rags I am befuddled by the audacity of recommending that girls/woman with real legs (translation: real thighs) wear these skin tight leggings/pants/jeans! Depending on the time of the month, these may not get past one's knees, talk less of over one's thighs! So ladies, please acknowledge the gift from God your body is, understand your body type and how to dress it, and comply with nature not designers! Mirrors lie, do not be deceived and please do not wear skinny pants without taking appropriate measures to make this style body-appropriate.

Examples
1. Leggings to work out are appropriate but no mooning your fellow gym members/Lake walkers: ensure your look is proportional when wearing leggings.

2. Jackets over leggings are perennially elegant: again, unless you have model proportions ensure your posterior is covered to achieve balance/proportion.