What were they thinking?!?!

Lindsay Lohan launched her latest leggings line, 6126, which includes this pair of tattered tights that sells for a whopping $80. Who in their right mind would pay that kind of money on damaged goods?

What was she thinking? Is she desperate for money? I could just take any cheap pair of pantyhose and rip them a little and have the same effect. If that sells, then i bet my used torn pantyhose would make me a fortune !!!

Tights - So many choices

Tights can be a woman's or even man's best friend - honestly! There are thousands of choices in the world of hosiery. Color, texture, and fit are the very basic decisions when trying to choose the perfect hosiery (tights, pantyhose, stockings, etc). Opting to wear world-class hosiery versus one that is cheaply made is the best choice a hosiery wearer can make. There isn't a person in the world who wants to feel as though the bottom half of his/her body is stuck in a rough sausage casing. Thankfully, there are fabulous manufacturers and retailers who make and sell good quality hosiery eg. Wolford, Hanes, Solidea, just to name a few.

One of the biggest issues with any type of tights is fit and comfort. There isn't a woman or man in the world who can stand ill-fitting hosiery. Baggy tops or toes are not an option, nor is material that makes us itch whenever we take each step. Most hosiery wearer want their leg wear to feel as though it is a second skin - not to mention having it look flawless on their legs. Waistband comfort is also a big consideration, and the good news is that there are many options to choose from. Whether it is a built-in panty made from soft Italian lace or a sheer-to-the-waist design, it is such a relief to know that we (hosiery wearers) have all of these terrific options.

Shopping for those gorgeous tights is as easy as logging on to your computer. From footless to fishnet, bridal to maternity, petite to Pretty Polly, there is plentiful information available. Websites with excellent customer service and staffed with people who know just about everything there is to know about tights, are ready to serve you. Whether you are searching for that perfect pair of hosiery to help make you feel even more special on your big day or control top pantyhose to help smooth your curves, you can rest assured that these items can be found online.

You only have two legs and they are, after all, what carry you through your day. This is where the benefits of support hosiery comes in. These support tights/pantyhose helps to improve blood circulation in your legs so that your legs will feel less tired when you need to stand or sit for hours throughout the day. Treat your legs to the benefits of wearing the right type of hosiery. You won't regret spending the money, especially when your legs get that second and third look!

Trip to Hong Kong

Just came back after spending a week in Hong Kong. Weather was cooling, between 18 to 22 degrees celsius. On the streets, it's all opaque pantyhose/tights or leggings on the legs of women. It's all skirts, with tights/pantyhose and boots of all kinds. Probably because of the cooler weather, the women are covering their legs with all kinds of hosiery, in all sorts of colours and patterns.

As usual, with lots of walking in Hong Kong, I had my support hosiery on everyday. That provided some warmth for the legs as well. Legs definitely feels better at the end of each day, though still tired from walking the entire day.

I also did some shopping. I bought some polo t-shirts, jeans and of course opaque pantyhose (from Marks & Spencers). The hosiery at Marks & Spencers are about S$15 cheaper, really a good buy. Even the Blue Harbour Jeans (from Marks & Spencers too) are S$30 cheaper. What a steal!!

Also managed to find some stores at Mong Kok (Exit D2 of Mong Kok MTR station) that sells pretty good leg wear; pantyhose, leggings, tights, etc. The stores are located on Level 2 of the shopping centre. All leg wear at fairly reasonable prices too (starting from HKD29 per pair). My wife bought some for herself and asked if I wanted to buy some. Wow! That kind of surprised me .. ... looks like I have her acceptance of me wearing hosiery for leg support and warmth. Cool !!!

When the weather gets cooler, it's time to bring out the hosiery for warmth.