Why Do Women Wear Camisoles?

Why do women wear camisoles?  You might think it's complicated answer, but it's not and surprisingly I get asked this a lot!  Camis help us cover a bit of cleavage, but not too much...  The basic reason is that since we no longer wear corsets (thank goodness!) women still desire to have a feeling of security, that everything is pulled in, similar to Spanx, but let's be real we can't wear that on a daily basis!  Women want something a bit more comfortable, but still supportive which gives us the personal confidence we desire.  Here are a few of my favorite camisoles!

Yummie Life

Jones New York

Spanx

ASSETS

The Limited

Skinnygirl Shapers

Being Fabulous is the Best Revenge?

To continue of theme of the week of "Being Fabulous," is being fabulous the best revenge?...sure the heck is!

Listen, we don't condone revenge, but let's be honest if someone hurts us and it makes them a little uncomfortable because we are so fabulous, hey that's on them!

Five Fabulous ways to Be Fabulous....and a little vengeful without being..hehe!

1. Dress the part...fabulous shoes, fabulous outfit, even fabulous amount of fabulous perfume..after all you want to make sure that they even have to breathe you fabulousness.
2. Fabulous confidence is key! Strut, ooze, and breathe confidence!
3. Don't "act" busy.. be busy! Finish all your work with diligence and grace. 
4. Blindsight them! Buy them a fabulous cup of coffee or do a random act of kindness...not only does it confuse them...but you are"killing" them with kindness;)
5. Have a fabulous social calendar! Don't have one? Create one...go to the latest museum exhibition, art show, cooking lessons, etc. 

Either be fabulous or be boring....

Some Fabulous Peeps

Bridget Bardot...Fabulous Frenchie

Adele's Fabulous..well everything!

Bethenny Frankel is a pretty fabulous mom, wife, and entrepreneur!

Luci and Rosie are the most fabulous of course!! (Our daughters)

Margaritas All Around

Written By: Ooh La La (Danielle Marie)

It was margarita night at our house yesterday!  Our guests were in heaven!  We had everything from Skinnygirl Margarita cocktails, guacamole with a hint of tequila and for dessert, you'll never guess, we had Margarita Cupcakes!

Margarita Cupcakes: Recipe adapted from Betty Crocker

http://bettycrocker.com/recipes/margarita-cupcakes

Cupcakes

1 box Betty Crocker lemon cake mix

1/2 cup of water

1/2 cup of olive oil

1/2 cup of Skinnygirl margarita (my sub from original recipe)

1 tsp. grated orange peel

3 eggs

1 box lime gelatin (.3 oz box: my sub)

1 box (4 servings) of strawberry gelatin (my substitution)

Frosting

2 containers (12oz each) Betty Crocker Whipped fluffy white frosting

Green gel food color

Decoration

1/4 cup white decorator sugar crystals

24 thin lime slices (3 limes)

24 cocktail umbrellas

Heat oven to 350 degrees.  Place paper baking cup in each of 24 regular size muffin tins.

In large bowl beat all cupcake ingredients with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds.  Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.  Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.

Bake 18-22 minutes (toothpick comes out clean).  Cool 10 minutes; remove cupcakes from pans to cooling racks and cool completely.

In medium bowl, mix frosting and food color until blended.  Frost cupcakes.  Sprinkle sugar on small plate; roll edges of cupcakes in sugar.  Cut small slit in lime slices; twist and place on cupcakes.  Poke 1 umbrella in each cupcake.  Store loosely covered in refrigerator.  

Makes 24 cupcakes.  Enjoy a mouth watering treat!

The final result: a margarita cupcake!  Can a cupcake get any better than this?

Don't forget to enjoy a glass of Skinnygirl Margarita with your Margarita Cupcake!

Life is Good!

Feminine Appeal! Bethenny Frankel or Kate Middleton?

Written By: Ooh La La (Danielle Marie)

What makes a woman a woman?  What makes her ooze with femininity? 

Is it her presence?  Her love of life?  Her style?  Her charity? Her personality and character?

Here at Provocative Manners we decided to pick two women who passionately love life, style and work for the well-being of others!  Now you may think that Bethenny Frankel and Kate Middleton are completely different women, and we totally agree, but they have each made a huge impact in their own way and with their own feminine touch!

Read about Bethenny Frankel's health and beauty routine at this link: http://theblush.com/2012/03/26/bethenny-frankel-interview/

Bethenny Frankel has a passion for adventure!  The adventures of life, family and business.  She has succeeded in ways no one believed was possible, except for her!  Bethenny is a true lover of life and a passionate entrepreneur.  The Skinny Girl Founder may have an edge to her, but that's what makes her an excellent buisness woman, mother, wife and friend.  When she commits, she commits with every ounce of her being.  What a wonderful trait for a woman to have! 

http://smallbusiness.aol.com/2011/03/21/bethenny-frankel-cashes-in-on-skinnygirl-brand/

The Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) has been the talk of the world for several years and surprisingly she has been able to keep herself grounded.  After all, the Duchess does deserve credit for that, she did marry the Future King of England.  Not only has Kate kept her poise, etiquette and sanity during her over-exposed life, but she has also contributed to several charities/foundations and doing all of this in fabulous style.  Yes, Kate Middleton has become a world fashion icon!  Who can really argue with that?  Don't be jealous and caddy just because she always looks amazing.  The best part, she buys High Street Fashion!  We can all appreciate that!

Britain's Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) makes her first public speech during a visit to The Treehouse a charity in Ipswich, England March 19, 2012.http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Global-News/2012/0319/Kate-Middleton-delivers-first-speech-but-media-focus-on-blue-dress-video

Kirsty Wigglesworth/Reuters

What's the lesson here?  Do you know who you are?  You don't have to be an exact replica of another person, but sometimes others may have amazing traits that we can try to emulate and use in our own lives.  Everyone wants to be the "complete package", every woman wants to have it all and do it all, but sometimes it's best for us to find out what our strengths are.  What makes us the woman we are?  And how can we work to improve that woman, not only for ourselves but for our families, our friends and our lovers.  How can we give back to those in need?  Your "complete package", whatever it maybe, is what makes you ooze with feminity.  So, have a personal presernce of love, character and charity and portray your feminine appeal!

~ Look who made it on the cover of Vanity Fair Style, September 2012 Issue!  ~

http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG9441405/The-Duchess-of-Cambridge-makes-Vanity-Fairs-Best-Dressed-List-2012.html

Honor Your Mother: There is a Reason to Her Rhythm!

Written By: Va Va Voom (Katrina)

With our culture the way it is today, mothers are under attack.  So much is expected of them and yet very few are able to live up to it.  In our opinion, it is lack of respect.  Where is the respect for our mamas?

How often do we see a teenager on their cell while shopping with mom, or a son pulling away from his mother when she tries to fix his uncombed hair that will cause him to squirm when looking back at pictures.  Or when a mom is struggling at the grocery store with her toddler and onlookers seem annoyed rather then lending a kind word.

"When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child." ~Sophia Loren, Women and Beauty

 

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In short, do you love your mother?  Show her with words, affection, or sweet gifts.  Mothers are the heart of the home, the living beat of the family.  Remember the old saying, "if mama ain't happy ain't nobody happy, if papa ain't happy ain't nobody care!"  So make mama happy!

We can all remember the days when our mothers were the most embarrassing thing in the world!  Now as adults, we realize how great their advice was, and it wasn't just to hear themselves talk!  There was a reason for all the comments and constructive criticism even though it seemed insane at the time.   There was reason to their rhythm!

"Mothers are all slightly insane." ~J.D. Salinger

Lastly mothers are the only ones who will forgive us immediately.  They have that continual and unconditional love! So if you love your mom, call her, write her, or send her your love today!  Order flowers!  Not for a specific date, but just because you love her and appreciate her!

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~Show your love!  Purchase your mom a bottle of Skinnygirl!  Not only will she love the taste but you can spend some much needed quality time together over a great drink!~

"The heart of a mother is a deep abyss at the bottom of which you will always find forgiveness." ~Honoré de Balzac

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