Caribbean-Cruising Fashonista

[indiana71]

ourturn: Nice to see you here again:) Post pictures when you have time!

These 2 photos are of my big bargain finds. The first is from Penney's. It isn't a petite so my wonderful alterations specialist worked her magic. Shortening the hem made all the difference!

The pink purse is called a "Pouchee" and is really made to fit inside a bigger purse for those who change purses frequently. It has several compartments & will be used often.

The 2nd dress came from a consignment shop. My alterations specialist had more work to do with this one - it needed taken in a bit in the midriff.

I added a vintage oval pin for a little interest at the top.

 

 

 

I'll post a couple more photos as I go along.

It's now time to start putting the chosen outfits on a chart:cool:!

Edited May 13, 2011 by indiana71

[stacis64]

I love your dresses! They are so fun but dressy at the same time.

[our turn]

Hey Indiana71,

I have been so busy since getting home but I did actually start going through my pictures. Here are my formals from our March Century btb. Now to find some of me actually wearing them.

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ugh, pictures didn't post, I will try again

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Hope this works

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Our vow renewal

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Some casual nights

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A fantastic night in Muranos with my handsome dh.

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Don't know why, but this one didn't upload the first time.

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Another fabulous evening!

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A great day in Key West!

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Formal night - love my guy in his tux!

[indiana71]

stacis64: You got it exactly right! Cruise dresses are "fun but dressy":). They aren't fussy and uncomfortable at all.

Thank you for your observation!

ourturn: What great photos! Thank you for sharing. Your 3 dresses are perfect for evening. The blue one - so classic; the one-shoulder dress is beautiful and the gold one - you sexy lady;)!

Key West Pictures: We have the same pose in front of the"bullet" at the southernmost point. It's so much fun looking at travel pix. And your shoes (photo in front of the ship) look very fashionable yet comfy.

It's obvious that you spent time putting cruise outfits together and it paid off because you were certainly one of the best dressed!

Anyone Else Who Wants to Share Cruise Photos: We would love to see them:cool:.

[CudaGirl]

My list has begun! 40 days till we leave. I think I have everything down that I will need. I tried everything on last night and it all fit. One outfit was tight, but I still have a few weeks left on my diet. If not, then I have a spare to switch out. Need a pair of flat-ish cream/tan sandals for walking around the ship and then I think I'm completely done shopping. DH still needs to shop, but he is doing better on his diet than I am and he will have to wait till a bit closer to buy some of his clothes.

[hjennings]

My hubby and I are first time cruisers, leaving on Carnival in November to Mexico / Carribean. Will it be warm? What do I pack? I'm youngish and a trendy dresser. Worried because it's winter...

[indiana71]

CudaGirl: You are off to a great start:cool:! Keep looking at the clothes that are still a wee bit tight - incentive to continue healthy eating.

How good you will feel when onboard, knowing your look is put together and there's no need to spend time going through clothes.:)

hjennings: Welcome to cruising! It will definitely be warm in November in Mexico & the Caribbean.

I love that you're a trendy dresser. Cruising on Carnival will give you the opportunity to wear fun, bright-colored outfits. I would suggest shorts (or Capris) and tops on sea days, sandals, too. Of course you will need swimsuits, coverups and flipflops. Don't forget a beach bag to hold sunscreen & whatever else you need poolside or at the beach.

For dinner and evenings, I like sundresses or skirts with peep-toe slingback heels or wedges.

Take a light jacket or sweater, too. On deck at night, it's always windy and can be a little cool.

If you're flying to the port, there are packing restrictions to consider; check the airline's website.

Make a list of what you already have that you want to take. Then note any items you might need (like CudaGirl in the post before yours, saying she needs a pair of shoes).

If you list the outfits you want to take here, we can give you suggestions/advice, etc.

You are going to LOVE cruising:eek::)!

Keep us posted on your packing list progress.

[d'sdarling]

Indiana, Because you are a fashionista, I have a question for you. What do you think about straw hats? Do many people wear them on the ship/land? Nov. is my first cruise, and I just bought me a straw hat at White House Black Market. What is your opinion?

http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=4&pageId=1&viewAll=&productId=570020787&prd=Raffia+Sun+Hat&subCatId=cat5039279&color=&fromSearch=&inSeam=&posId=2&catId=cat210005&cat=Jewelry++Accessories+Hats&onSale=&colorFamily=&maxPg=1&size=

[indiana71]

d'sdarling: Because you bought it at White House Black Market, I'm sure it will be perfect for cruising:cool:! You are very smart for being concerned about sun exposure, wear it proudly!

[indiana71]

Here's how I take my earrings. Using the Day of the Week compartments makes organizing easy. If we're cruising more than 7 days, I take 2 of these.

And if there's room in a compartment for a small bracelet or neck chain, that goes in, too. Otherwise I use a jewelry roll and put each days in a little jewelry plastic bag with a Post-It label for the day it's to be worn.

 

[indiana71]

A tan looks healthy, exotic - even (according to some) makes us look thinner. Who wouldn't want all that??

BUT - we all know tanning is unhealthy, gives us wrinkles and most of all, causes skin cancer. And yet, like smoking and overeating, some people just can't give it up.

Self-tanners, for me, have never been successful. And that's after several attempts with different products before a couple cruises.

Spray-on tans have recently become available in my small town and I haven't talked to anyone who had one. Don't know how long they last.

I see women (and men, too) my age who are showing the ravages of too much sun exposure. It isn't healthy-looking or exotic any more.

But like that piece of chocolate cheesecake that keeps calling me, about this time before a cruise (less than 2 weeks), I think, "That sundress or those shorts or THAT swimsuit would look better next to something other than milky-looking skin."

Maybe I'll call the tanning salon about the spray-on instant tan...

What would you do:confused:??

[CudaGirl]

A tan looks healthy, exotic - even (according to some) makes us look thinner. Who wouldn't want all that??

BUT - we all know tanning is unhealthy, gives us wrinkles and most of all, causes skin cancer. And yet, like smoking and overeating, some people just can't give it up.

 

Self-tanners, for me, have never been successful. And that's after several attempts with different products before a couple cruises.

Spray-on tans have recently become available in my small town and I haven't talked to anyone who had one. Don't know how long they last.

 

I see women (and men, too) my age who are showing the ravages of too much sun exposure. It isn't healthy-looking or exotic any more.

 

But like that piece of chocolate cheesecake that keeps calling me, about this time before a cruise (less than 2 weeks), I think, "That sundress or those shorts or THAT swimsuit would look better next to something other than milky-looking skin."

Maybe I'll call the tanning salon about the spray-on instant tan...

 

What would you do:confused:??

 

I haven't tried the spray tan. But, I have to admit that for the first time ever in my life I have hit the tanning salon. I don't think I will ever do it again, but I really wanted a nice glow and base before we went to the Caribbean. I made sure to pick a very reputable salon - Hollywood Tans. They have tanning beds as well as the Mystic spray tan. I can see that continued tanning bed use will cause major wrinkles - and part of that is because it dries you out so much. I will use it for the next 3 weeks or so and then I'll stop and not go back. I don't know how some women do it all the time. I can see however that a natural sun based tan makes the skin look much better than the salon based tan - I guess the sun doesn't dry you out as much.

[RealLilSwole]

I LOVE this thread. I have been shopping and planning for month's for my honeymoon cruise coming up in 26 days!! I board the Oaisis June 18th and I am so excited!!!!!! Thanks everyone for all the tips on here.

[indiana71]

RealLilSwole: What a lovely way to honeymoon - on Oasis:cool:! You will love that ship. There is so much to do (or not if you choose). In any case, your honeymoon cruise will be full of good memories.

Since you have been shopping and planning, you won't waste time deciding what to wear - it's all been done ahead:)!

Come back after your cruise and give us a review. Photos showing what you wore are always welcome, too!

Edited May 24, 2011 by indiana71

[RealLilSwole]

I would LOVE to do that! Have a great day!!

[indiana71]

At least once a week I spend a little time at Starbucks sipping a cappuccino and reading a magazine.

Today Allure had my attention. They review all price ranges of beauty products and give great advice. Two tidbits are worthy of passing on (more than 2, but these are of interest to those of us who travel).

1. 3floz.com has a myriad of products that come in - yes - 3 ounces. Perfect for airline restrictions.

2. For those of you, who, like me; do your own manicure most of the time...and frequently paint more than nails...Kiesque's Liquid Palisade is recommended. It's described as a gel that works like blue painters tape does to home renovators. The website is interesting. It's liquidpalisade.com. If anyone tries this product, please post a review. I didn't check the price.