I have a confession. I often have a hard time wearing certain fabrics because they bother my skin, but I also don’t like wearing bulky layers that make me hot. So, I was very interested in autrepeau. Their products help provide protection to your clothing, while also making fabrics more comfortable.

autrepeau garments are made of a lightweight fabric with a hint of spandex, fit snugly so you don’t feel “bulky” at all, and they can help extend the life of your clothing.  Wearing one provides everyday protection under clothing because it will absorb the sweat and body oils instead of your clothes. With many different styles to choose from, they are perfect for wearing under itchy sweaters and pants, sheer blouses, clingy silk , stiff suits, etc.

I was able to try their V-neck camisole in black. It’s very soft, and thin, which is just perfect for using under other clothing. It surprised me a little that it was see through, but of course, since it’s just for under clothes, that’s not a problem at all. I love the versatility of the V-neck camisole style, it is especially helpful in the summer. It fit well, washed nicely, and is my new go-to item for shirts I used to use a cotton cami underneath. The length is great too, long enough to stay tucked in!

The autrepeau line of products are proudly made in the USA! They had fast shipping, and the packaging was fun too (I always notice little things like that, do you?). The prices are reasonable for such a quality undergarment, especially one that can help extend the life of your other clothing.

Were you a Scout or a Girl Scout growing up? Remember those badges that you earned for doing cool stuff? Well, now you can get awesome badges for almost anything you know how to do! Can you make an awesome s’more? I can! I have the badge to prove it! You can even get badges to celebrate the less than stellar moments when things go all wrong.

Demerit Wear celebrates all things gone wrong under the sun with their collection of irreverent spoof merit badges. From the seriously funny (like the “flashing” badge), to some that you would actually be proud to wear, they have something for everyone!

If a badge isn’t your style, you can design your own apparel using drop-down menus to choose Demerit™ Badges to be featured on high quality organic t-shirts, thermals, hats and aprons. They even have Demerit™ Badges and Neckerchiefs for your dog!

These small embroidered patches come mounted on a paper tag, and are very high quality! I love the idea that you could use a badge as a substitute for a gift tag! Wouldn’t that be an awesome way to present a gift? I saw so many badges on their site that would fit perfectly for certain friends and family members.

Be sure to visit Demerit Wear Badges to see their entire collection and pick up a few for yourself and for gifts!

It’s finally summer, and with the warm (hot) weather, comes the age old problem of bra straps showing. Luckily there is the EMBRACE THE BRA STRAP SOLUTION, which was designed to prevent visible bra straps.

It’s a simple solution that takes your regular bra into a racer back in a matter of seconds. It’s easy to use, and is a great way to stretch your fashion budget. Instead of buying another bra, you can save money with the Embrace and just use the bra you already have!

The EMBRACE three pack has the bra converter, and two other great products! EMBRACE IN CASE are gentle soap sheets used for washing your delicate undergarments. They smell great, and work well too. It’s a lovely pear scent. They are especially great for traveling.

EMBRACE IN PLACE is a double stick fashion tape that keeps things in place! They work on skin to fabric and fabric to fabric. It’s smartly designed to let you alter the width of the tape for all your fashion fixes: hems, blouse gaps or revealing tops. A great solution for those adorable summer dresses that might just plunge a bit more than you like!

The Embrace solutions figure in under $10 each and are small enough to tuck all three in your purse. Visit the EMBRACE website to order your own perfect summer accessory, and learn more about these great products.

Dog is Good is an apparel company for people who love dogs. With their awesome slogan, which any dog lover would agree is completely true, Dog is Good is a fun and stylish way to show your love of dogs to the world.

DIG tee in black

You may have noticed Karina Smirnoff from the hit television show, Dancing With the Stars, wearing a Dog is Good “DIG Bling” tee at rehearsals. Well, I was lucky enough to get my very own DIG shirt for review on this site! I just love it!

First of all, the shirt is high quality, with a nice, womanly fit. It’s made from ultra-soft prima cotton which makes it a fast favorite to wear. Comfort is always king when I choose my clothes, and I especially love cotton because it breathes well. This shirt has everything I love, including some serious bling! Prepare to dazzle.

The tee is available in bright blue and in black. The sparkling rhinestones are amazing, and trust me on this, you will get noticed when you wear one of their tees! I have had so many comments on this shirt (from people I know and many I don’t)! It adds a bit of glamor to the everyday, but it’s also a fun way to meet other dog lovers!

In addition to their fun tees, Dog is Good offers tanks, hoodies, hats, sleepwear, greeting cards and other gifts featuring unique designs for dog lovers. The prices are reasonable, and the tee I got has held up through washings and still looks new.

Dog is Good was launched in 2008 by Gila Kurtz, a professional dog trainer, and J. Nichole Smith, a professional pet photographer/designer, both of whom wanted a way to combine their passion for dogs with fashion. I think they have done a great job reaching their goal, as the shirts are both fashionable, and absolutely show a love for dogs! Very wish list worthy indeed.

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Looking for a gift for an animal lover in your life? What about a gift that also gives back to animals? And is cute?

Then our next gift guide participant is for you! Shaggy Dog Slippers from the Humane Society’s Humane Domain shop.

Nothing beats the cold and warms your heart like a pair of fuzzy friends cuddling at your feet!  These adorable shaggy dog slippers are a great gift to bring a smile and soothe the tired feet of dog lovers in your life.  Not only will the recipent love the slippers, but they will feel good knowing that proceeds help real animals too.

They are soft and comfy, one size fits most, and feature non-slip bottoms. The Shaggy Dog Slippers cost just $19.95. I know that I would love to find a pair of these adorable doggies under my Christmas tree!