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What I'm Wearing
Double Breasted Coat: H&M ($5)
Black Boyfriend Blazer: H&M ($11)
MARIAN Bodysuit w/ Spanish Lace Detail: c/o Vedette Shapewear [Get yours here!]
Earrings: ALDO | Bracelet: H&M | Belt: ALDO
Coral Pants: H&M ($15)
Floral Pumps: Me Too from DSW ($32)

I've mentioned it before and I'll mention it again, the MARIAN shapewear does wonders for my waist! I know I'm already small, but my waist lacks definition thanks to my banana straight figure. Haha. The MARIAN, however makes me look and feel as close to an hourglass as I may ever get! I wouldn't call my waist a problem area, but for those of you who do have problem areas that you'd like to cover up underneath your clothes, Vedette is definitely the place to go.

Don't be fooled! It was FREEZING out when I took these pictures. My lovely friend Erica assisted me and we were both so cold that we wanted out as quickly as possible! It took us less than 15 minutes to shoot! And thankfully!


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Sunday, November 25, 2012 No comments

How would you like to win your very own piece from Vedette Shapewear? Whether you choose to use it underneath your outfits to make you feel more confident about your problem areas or you choose to incorporate it into an outfit like I have, here's your chance! Read on to learn more about this giveaway and what you have to do to enter and hopefully win! Who doesn't love freebies?!



Since 1979, Vedette has specialized themselves in designing and creating women's shapewear. Their designers have developed the most complete line of shapewear, waist cinchers, full body shapers, derriere enhancers and compression garments that provide you with the comfort and support you need on a daily basis or just for a special occasion.

Simply visit the Vedette online store.

You are allowed to select any piece from the Vedette Basic Line, which is any piece that is not advertised as a Sensuale piece.

Once you know which one you want, the rest is easy!

Here are the steps, they're fairly simple!
The official entry for this giveaway starts with three things. (1) You must be following my blog via Google Friend Connect. If you're not, the sidebar to the left has a blue bar that says "Join This Site". Click that, follow the easy steps and you're now following my blog via GFC. (2) You must like Vedette Shapewear on Facebook. (3) Last, but most certainly not least, you must like Chocolate Laced on Facebook, as well.

There are also many things you can do to gain BONUS entries and increase your chances of winning. The giveaway will run for 14 days and there will be THREE lucky winners! Once those three winners are chosen at random, they will be contacted and asked to take their measurements for their shapewear of choice.

If there is a piece you like and you're not sure if it's in the basic line, feel free to ask!

Without further ado, I present to you the Vedette Shapewear giveaway.


a Rafflecopter giveaway

Here's the button for your blog sidebar if you're interested in promoting for the bonus points!



If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!

Good luck everyone!



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Friday, January 13, 2012 No comments

Merry Christmas, everyone! And happy holidays! This isn't my Christmas outfit (I'll post that later) but it's an outfit I wore a few days ago. Remember during tights week when I wore all black and shared a beautiful piece from Vedette Shapewear? Well, this beautiful bustier that I incorporated into my outfit is courtesy of Vedette Shapewear's Sensuale line. And guess what? They're going to be sponsoring a giveaway for my blog and three of my lucky ladies will be winning a shapewear if their own (from Vedette's Basic line)! Stay tuned for more information! It'll be my first giveaway ever and I sure hope it opens doors for many more to come!

This post is dedicated to all the reason why I love my body and why you should to!

In the media, especially in fashion, there are so many factors that tackle a woman's self-esteem. Models are pin thin with chiseled faces and not an ounce of fat on them. Women and children flip through magazines defining beautiful as what they see on each and every page. It's true. Those models are beautiful but the beauty they possess doesn't make the one you have any less valuable. It may sound cliche, but beauty is only skin deep and it fades. The most beautiful thing about a woman is her confidence and that's not physical, it's an aura. You can sense a woman's confidence by the way she carries and presents herself. Confidence is beautiful, sexy and everything in between! So, ladies, embrace your inner beauty and let it shine through confidence!

Reasons To Love Your Body
-Love the skin you're in and others will, too: The more you honor and appreciate your body, the more likely it is you’ll attract positive, uplifting people into your life.
-Love your body, and it will love you back: There is a direct correlation between hating your body and retaining weight. If you’ve built an adversarial relationship with your body through negative thoughts and comments, then your body is less likely to cooperate with your attempts to lose weight or get healthy.
-Remember the 20% rule when you look in the mirror: You are 20 percent more beautiful to other people than to the woman you see in the mirror every day. Why? Because when you look at your reflection, all you see is your physical form. You’re looking for flaws. When others see you, they also take in your personality, style, intelligence, sex appeal and wit: the whole you.

What I'm Wearing
Magenta Crochet Scarf: old gift from Mom
Black Scarf: old gift from Mom
Black Open Cardigan: Old Navy ($4)
Black Boyfriend Blazer: H&M ($12)
Cream Chiffon Tie-Neck Blouse: H&M ($7.50)
Pink and Black Bustier: c/o Vedette Shapewear
Cut-off Shorts: DIY Levi Men's Jeans ($3 eBay)
Dark Magenta Tights: JCPenney ($2)
Black Floral Tights: Wet Seal ($5)
Black Combat Boots: H&M ($15)
TOTAL: $41

When it comes to being yourself and loving your body, you should have nothing to hide!
Stay tuned for your chance to win your very own Vedette Shapewear!

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Sunday, December 25, 2011 No comments

Hello, everyone! I feel like my posts have been abnormally prolonged, but I've come up with a solution for that! I've created a theme for every week (for the next four weeks) and I plan on sticking to them! I'll wear an outfit at least 5 days out of the week and blog each day about it!
This week is Tights Week!

Day one of Tights Week (oh, how I wish I had a catchier name for it!) is featuring the MARIAN style shapewear by Vedette Shapewear. I was spotlighted on their blog in August for my flattering outfit that gave me an illusion of hips (which we all know I lack)! A wonderful representative contacted me an offered me the honor of being Blogger Of The Month, giving me the great opportunity to style one shapewear, of my choice, into an outfit. There were so many wonderful pieces to choose from but the Spanish lace detail on the MARIAN was an automatic win for me.

What I'm Wearing
Black Sunglasses: Electric Tonette (gift)
Blush Pink Boyfriend Blazer: H&M ($11)
Black & Silver Detailed Top: c/o Vedette Shapewear
Flower Earrings: Forever 21 (gift)
Black Button Up Skirt: H&M ($7)
Black Tights: Charlotte Russe (2 for $6; $3 ea.)
Floral Pumps: Me Too from DSW ($32)
Pink & Tan Satchel: Victoria's Secret (thrifted gift!)
White Watch: Fossil (my sister's closet)
TOTAL: $53


I love what this shapewear does to my waist! I know I already have a small waist but it gives me the definition I lack, making the appearance of curves more apparent! I wish the effects were lasting! If I could take it off and still have this waist definition, all my dreams would have come true!

I am really excited for this week of tights and I hope you are, too!


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Tuesday, October 11, 2011 No comments
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