What is a “party blouse?”  It’s a blouse in a fun fabric or cool print that can be worn to work or to a holiday party.  Essentially, you lose the blazer/cardigan, add some statement jewelry, smear on more eyeliner and a little lipstick, and voila!  Party blouse becomes party outfit.

I don’t usually embrace holiday-themed attire.  There are no ugly sweaters in my closet, no pumpkin earrings, no flag-print t-shirts.  But Valentine’s Day gives me an excuse to wear obnoxiously pink attire without shame.

The pre-Valentine’s Day lingerie post is one my favorites.  Last year, we talked about how to choose the lingerie that’s right for you , from comfort level to cost.  So refer to that post if you’re new to the lingerie game.  For everyone else, let’s go shopping.

Apologies for the radio silence.  I’ve picked up a nasty cold, and am trying to get well before the holidays.  But I wanted to talk about some affordable New Year’s Eve attire to help you ring in 2018 in style.

Just because it’s not Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean we can’t talk about lingerie (see January’s post, here ).  Pretty underthings are a good buy any time of year.  Here are the best lingerie and sleepwear picks for the end-of-summer.