That perfect figure.

I've been reading up on what is thought to be the 'perfect' hourglass figure. A figure that has come in and out of fashion many times in the last 200 years. One article I came across mentioned the fact that certain set measurements are guaranteed to trigger the male hormonal system. Scientific stuff, this hourglass business!
 Having found the formula to work out whether or not you are considered 'perfect' I set to work with my (lack of) number skills.
If any of you dolls are interested in trying this out then voila, here is the formula:

Divide your waist measurement by your hip measurement and record the number.

Divide your waist measurement by your bust measurement and record the number.

(Marilyn Monroe's was 0.8)

For the perfect hourglass, there must be no less than 9" between your hip-waist and bust waist measurements.

The bust must be 1" smaller or larger than the hips, in order to be classed as hourglass.

Love as always, a nearly hourglass Lucille x.

Oh, hairdresser woes.

 If there's one thing I dislike, it's chipped, chewed nails, and being one for ultimate glamour I had Gel nails put on about a year ago now. Oh how I loved them, they protected my nails, as they were constantly in water, and the Dita manicure I had lasted just around 4 weeks. If only I didn't have to keep up the expense that goes with maintaining your fake nails, so few weeks ago I made the painful decision to have them soaked off. I must be the only hairdresser without them.

 I kept disciplined, keeping them looking as good as possible. Trouble is with red polish, it's really obvious when one develops a chip. After years of red polish I decided to opt for a nude shade, to allow for a few chips here and there. My Dita manicure is now saved for special occasions!

The one I'm wearing and have been wearing is brilliant and takes around a week for it to chip. It's an OPI one in a shade called 'barefoot in barcelona'. Highly recommended for fellow poor hairdressers!

Love as always, Lucille x.