Lyn Mary Veronica Russell's blog: "A Slice of Life"

I am not really into brand names or designer fashions... the large price tags on shoes, handbags and jeans. I am more of a practical level-headed spender. I buy things that are classic, or appealing to me and not that often..although my closet brimmeth over... I am a collector of sorts buying the odd piece of clothing here and there.. mix and matching to what i already have, or sometimes, not match , just for the ecclectic effect... or I add my own artistic touches to things, making it unique with fabrics and detailing, a cut and sew here and there..I do not buy trendy things or discard last season's clothes to make room for new ones..In a nut shell, I am pretty low maintenance and thrifty as far as clothes go. To call me a princess or a diva when referring to fashion, I would cringe at the best of times, for I feel that is definitely not a word to describe me.

Except...
 I have a secret passion... a passion for lingerie... pretty underwear and undergarments that are ribbons and lace. Yes I am a Lingerie Princess. Guilty.

No matter what I am wearing on the outside, rest assured there is always something frilly underneath. I make it a point to buy gorgeous underwire bras and matching panties..... It is my secret weapon. Even though I would wear a uniform, an apron, a hat , hairnet and covered in icing or flour (basically look like a mess) I was always the complete opposite underneath. I found it gave me self -confidence. When customers had nothing to do but come into the store and grumble and be real biotches, I could just smile and deal professionally with their BS... for I was wearing the sexy underwear underneath. I could picture them in their granny style briefs and their practical, matronly bras or the men in their tighty whitey, racing striped briefs... and smile... nothing would ruin my day...

I was asked on occasion by co-workers how I could deal with someone swearing at me and degrading me ,and if I knew them well enough, I would tell them of my little secret... most would shake their head and tell me I wasn't quite right. :p
Some use alcohol some use cigarettes... I use satin, silk and lace.What can I say? It works.