Tip 16 of 20 Shop Local

Happy Holidays is my goal. Each year I feel a mix of trepidation and exhilaration as the end of November approaches. I love the holidays! I love gift-giving! I love shopping! What I don't love: pressure, stress, drama, and a host of other holiday-related angst that comes along with the next month.

This year, I am simplifying and shopping local. Admittedly, there will always be things I have to go online for, or possibly (dread upon dread) to a mall for. But shopping locally makes me feel like I am giving in two ways:
1. I am supporting the small businesses around me, which feels amazing and I wish I could do more often.
2. I am finding small, quality gifts instead of a mass of generic, bath&body style pre-packaged gifts.

Plus, everyone loves opening a box from a small shop. It makes them feel more special, which is the best gift of all.

Tip 15 of 20 Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving to all! Give thanks for the abundance in your life. Tell someone you love them.

Tip 14 of 20 Matchy-Match

Pay more attention to your underwear. Be attentive to the bra fitting properly, and try to match your bottoms (at least vaguely) to your bra most days. An easy way to do this is to stock up on bottoms that match your bra colors.

If you tend to wear black bras daily, purchase lots of black bottoms (multiple styles and labels) to match effortlessly.

When you buy a special color bra (teal, orange, pink floral) make sure to buy two matching bottoms--because you may wear your bra two days before washing it, but not your panties!

Tip 13 of 20 Feng Shui Your Lingerie

Dress for the love life you want, not the love life you have.

If you are single and want a date, wear your best lingerie each and every time you leave the house. You will send subliminal signals out in to "the universe"--watch what happens! If you are in a relationship and want more affection, pay more attention to your underwear. Warning: You may start attracting those other than your partner!

Tip 12 of 20 Date Night

If you have a date night or girl's night out within the next week, wear thigh highs! Make sure to buy the kind that have silicone on the top, so they won't slip while walking or dancing. Thigh highs add sexiness to any outfit and will promote new confidence. Who knew?

Here is a fabulous tutorial on the difference between thigh highs and stockings. (Thank you My Boudoir of San Francisco!)

Tip 11 of 20 Sweet Dreams

Wear something beautiful to sleep in tonight. Toss the sweats, the mismatched pjs and fun-run shirts--opt for something that makes you feel pretty.

Tip 10 of 20 Intention Invention

Fantasize about something you want and don't have in your life right now. A new car, a man, a mentor, whatever. Think about exactly what you want in your life. Write it down and put it somewhere you will see it every day.