If I had $100 extra dollars to spend on myself teeth whitening is the way I would go. I don't know if it was my many years as a die-hard diet Coke drinker or what, but my teeth are now yellowish. This is particularly unpleasant since it has only been in the last few years that I've figured out how to smile and mean it (especially in photos). Oh the irony of it all.
I actually had to go to the dentist today to get my 2nd round of fillings done (all was well yet again, though I was far less giggly than last week) and happened to ask about the teeth whitening as I was leaving. It turns out the $99 price tag I had seen was for some home kit they offer, and the official, in-office Zoom whitening is currently $250. So my virtual spending spree was blown to bits.
That led me to the next dream item I need/want...the perfect bra. (Don't worry, no photos will accompany this.) I am so sick of fidgeting with my bra (I favor one of them and scorn the rest) and have long desired the perfect fitting bra. I actually want to go get measured and fitted so as to come away wearing the right size. The only problem with that is that I have to get measured and fitted. That conflicts with my very modest ways, but at this point I'm desperate, and for some reason going to Paris translates into me thinking I should be wearing a good bra. (It also means I needed to get my cavities filled, go figure.)
So there you have it. This SPT feels a tad confessional.
**Any advice for me?
How did you spend your $100??**
How did you spend your $100??**
38 comments:
I too asked about teeth whitening at my dental apointment a few weeks ago. I may have to bught the bullet and do it. I think the diet coke is catching up to me and the fact that one of my front teeth is not completely real and tends to discolor often.
New bra that is a great investment. I went last summer to be fitted at Victoria Secret and even though it was a bit embarassing I survived it and am much happier waring one that fits. Go and do it. You will love it(no not the acutal measurin and fitting, the bra)!!!
Ok, if you DO go to VS for a fitting. I recommend NOT telling them what size you are wearing until they tell you the size they think you should be in. I've begun to suspect it's a clever marketing ploy to get you to buy more. But let me know what you think if you try it. I do love the new IPEX from there. And I can't believe I've just shared that in "public".
Teeth whitening is the best. Great way to spend the money.
I also did the fitted at Victoria Secret! I had to order my bra sizes online. How sad!
Have a great day:)
Go for the fitting! You might feel stupid but really, we wear the darn things day in and day out, a bra really should be comfortable and fit right. And the people doing it have seen all sorts of boobs and bodies so I'm sure they'll be nice. It doesn't have to be a VS, any department store will do it for you. My aunt works for a bra company and always wanted to size me and my sisters and then would give us bras and panties at Christmas. That was always a fun present to open. I don't really have bra issues, mine are mostly padding anyways. Ha!
i think you should go to paris with white teeth and a good bra that is all you need
I don't think they make bras small enough for me, but I wish I had a good bra.
I too would like my teeth whitened...someday.
I also want to have my teeth whitened and can't wait to get my stupid braces off so I can. I am in agreement with the bra thing as well.
tee hee. i almost posted a picture of my "unmentionables" drawer! i never buy the right bras! i bet i would feel like a different person.
but, yeah, the whole fitting and measuring thing...
Oh take it off and roam the streets of Paris braless. You won't be the only one :).
I only have one bra I like and it's the Victoria Secret Body one since it doesn't cling to your clothes so it almost looks smooth. But I'm with you about getting measured. I have always been extremely modest.
Every year my dentist offers a discount on teeth whitening and I always think I should get one for Brett as a gift after the fact. Maybe they'll do discounts for the holidays, right when you have tons of money to blow because you have not added expenses right?
I see a few others mentioned the IPEX -it's really a great fit! I just checked our dentists ofr whitening - $800! I guess I could get 3-4 teeth whitened - maybe the ones in the front?! Hope all is well!
I agree with the teeth whitening. This was a hard SPT. It is so hard to limit myself to just one thing I would want or something worth only a $100.
I also have been fitted at Victoria's Secret and I love there bras. They are so expensive, but there is such a difference. I bought normal full coverage bras and one very sexy (that is the real name) push up bra. I can't wear this one on normal days because I would fall out of it doing normal activities. But on special occasions wear I am dressed up, not moving around a lot, and want to impress people, I wear my very sexy push up bra so that my boobs still look perky and high! Every girl has to have a secret weapon right?!
Teeth whitening is awesome. I did it once and it makes you feel so good. Have you ever tried Crest White Strips. I saw a girl at the beauty supply store that had the best looking teeth. I couldn't help but ask her what she did to achieve that....she told me Crest White Strips. I have yet to try them but so many swear by them. It's a lot cheaper than $250.00 and it may work. Enjoyed your post!
You must get fit for a bra before Paris. I have done it and it honestly didn't feel awkward at all. A good bra goes a long way. I finally learned to spend money on them.
I finally went out and got fitted and found the perfect bra. So worth it! I say do it before Paris. It might just be the lift you need. (no pun intended) Okay maybe a little pun intended. I am getting so excited for your trip!
That is a great way to spend your money today! Go to the store and get fitted - they won't remember you and it will be done. I thought the comment about braless in Paris was funny though!
I really don't think your teeth look that bad. But that is something on my wish list as well.
And a good bra is a MUST. I didn't invest in that until last year. I have no idea what I was thinking. So worth the money.
My friend did the Crest strips and seriously, got way white!! Not everyone is a canidate for zoom. I whitened my teeth with the trays, 15 years ago. Zoom would not help me now. I re-whitened with the dds trays again. 1 hour a day. yea!
Get fitted. Wear your sports bra as you get fitted if you prefer. I think that would still work. -ciao
Here are my suggestions (solutions) for you: Dillards has a very nice (and less intimidating than VS) lingerie department. They'll sort you out. Also, Crest white strips are great!
jill jill jill..dont you know how i feel about the perfect bra?? GO GET MEASURED!! DONTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT go to victoria secret...us "bigger boobs" need a better store..i ONLY go to nordstroms to get measured..and in utah its not like they havent seen garments before!!?? keep your garments on and get measured..
as far as teeth -crest white strips and dark lipstick is the trick..i get comments all the time..if you wear pink or orangey/brown liptsicks..your teeth are more yellow..seriously..just the lipstick trick alone works!
My post felt a little like a confessional as well....hmm
My husband really wanted his teeth whitened before our high school reunions last year and we got him the zoom whitening (like $300!!), but it didn't really work. It faded so fast and they told him he would just need to do it again, some teeth aren't stained, they are just a yellow color naturally (that is his problem) so it was sort of a waste of money, but his teeth did look good for a month!!
I also need to get fitted for a good bra, but will probably wait until I am done having kids because my size goes up and down so much. I hear it makes all the difference in the world!!
All I can say is "unruly" and I have yet to remedy that situation.
I soooo need a decent bra, Jill! I'm glad you've mentioned that in your SPT purchase because it crossed my mind too.
I've been wearing nursing bras and night bras for over a year now because I'm still b'feeding Isla and it's just awful. They are just the devil's boulder holders!!
THE creme-de-la-creme of bra fitters over here in Britain is Rigby and Peller. And I think our most popular online source for good bras is Figleaves.com
Your teeth look fine!! But if you can afford to treat yourself to some whitening, then why not? And if smiling is your new hobby, then I think it's money well-spent.
oh good choices, both of them!
i do love the IPEX at VS.
I just asked about tooth whitening at my dentist yesterday. I'm glad I'm not the only one who wants to do it.
I get fit for my bras at Nordstrom, and I always wear my Gs when I get measured. It's only temporary embarrassment to have someone reaching around you! Ugh though - I know what you mean. Sometimes you still have to try on several bras after they give you a size b/c different bras will fit you certain ways in slightly differing sizes.
Oh the bra dilemma! I do not like the fitting people at VS or the bras for that matter. I am too big or something (possible tmi) I fall out of them and I HATE that! I want to go to a nicer store and fork out the big bucks for the kind like Oprah likes. Maybe she knows her bra stuff better than VS!
I love white teeth. I do like the white strips, I think they do a good job!
Oh bras. I hate hate hate shopping for them. I've never done the measuring thing, but next time I am going to bite the bullet, drive to another town and do it.
Now white teeth! Come to Oregon and I will hook you up. Really. But, I've done both Zoom and the trays. I got better results with the trays -- it's not as instant, but worked out well for me. Be prepared for sensitive teeth for a while if you do it. You can have them give you some desensitizing gel to put in your bleaching trays to help that out (not at the same time with the bleach.) though. So, the $99 way, may just be a good option!
I hate to betray the dental profession here, but I'm seeing a lot of patients with severely sensitive teeth after zoom whitening - including me! I have a friend that is using Crest white strips, and she's really happy with her result. They only work for people with fairly straight teeth, because the strip would miss any teeth out of alignment. You're teeth should work, but they don't really look that yellow to me. . .
Zoom is $700 at my dentist. I kid you not. (Yay, Manhattan.) I'd LOVE IT. Nick got awesome teeth whitening trays for less, though.
Go get the girls measured! Even if you're modest, being uncomfortable is not worth it!!! And a good bra can make you feel awesome.
A Bra...oh me too!! I can't believe I didn't think of that.
Teeth whitening is expensive...but I have seen dentists advertise free treatment with new patients. Maybe you should try a new dentist once and then switch back. Or even better, tell your current dentist you are thinking of doing that and maybe he will do it for a reduced cost??
I have always gotten fitted at Dillards. Their bras are not expensive and they fit great. I need to get fitted again seeing as though have a baby sucked all the life out of me.
I have never gotten my teeth professionally whitened and I have always gotten compliments on how white they are. I use Crest white strips. I haven't done it in about 2 years and they are still pretty white
I want to get teeth whitening too. I heard the Crest strips work pretty well for what they are. New bra would be good too. I have only one that I wear regularly and only wear the other if the one is the washer - not in the hamper, in the washer! I had a friend that got fitted one and despite modesty thought it was one of the greastest things she had done. I think she was at the Bon - well now Macy's - ok that was a few (8 or 9) years ago!
I've been fit several times at VS and I didn't find it embarrassing. You have your cloths on. Saddest day was when they told me they did have a bra my size. Not for long. :)
I too would love to get my teeth whitened and have wanted to for years.
I worked at Nordstrom for years and I can't say enough about their sales people and the training they get for bra fittings. It will be the best thing to do for your self. They are very discreet and will get you into the right size and style. Everyone no matter their size should get fitted once a year...it makes a wonderful difference!!!
the above anonymous posting is from me...shannon, a friend of price cream parlor and Kelly...price cream pegs me as the "lurker" because i read the wonderful posts but don't post my self!!! Maybe I will change my ways...especially because one of my soap boxes is a good bra fitting!! Go for it!!
I could really use whitening as well...and the whole bra thing made me LAUGH! Good luck with that one. There's nothing quite as valuable as a good fitting bra!
I bought some cute bras at Jc Penneys for way cheaper than Victoria Secret. If you catch a sale at jcp I think I bought 4 bras for under $30. Nice ones too not cheap ones.
I don't know I have all my birthday money I need to spend, I've mainly been thinking about new clothes.
bra advice. none darn.
i have lately noticed how many white teeth are on tv and since them am now noticing how non white mine are.
The last sentence of your post is cracking me up (as is Libby's comment). As you know, I need to get fitted for a bra too. I don't know why I am so resistant to the idea... but I like what Lisa said -- they won't remember us and it will all be over!
I say do the at-home whitening. The results are not instantaneous, but it does work. I think it's worth $99 for sure.
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