Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Knowing Your Size Is Wise! Women's Size Chart

How do we gals know our size?

Am I size Junior, Plus, Misses, Petite, Tall, etc.?

This one of the most common questions I recei
ve at WiseSize.

Five years ago, I didn't know the meaning of Rise, Hip or even what an Inseam was. Now, after hundreds of emails, many customer questions, and thousands of measurements; I have pretty much become a Qualified Size Professional Q
SP!

Because only 6% of the U.S. population is considered “average”, there are so many more sizes to consider. Every gal has her own special individual unique size and knowing your size is wise, especially when you buy online. Here is a general guideline in USA women's sizing, understand that sizes vary by brand name:

To get your correct measurements, have someone measure you with a seamstress measuring tape while you are standing straight and tall.

Odd numbers are for Junior Sizing, which are a bit narrower in the hips than Misses Sizes:


1/3 = junior extra small
5/7 = junior small
9/11 = junior medium
13/15 = junior large
17
= junior XL

Even numbers are for Misses sizing; average bust, waist and hips:


2/4 extra small 32" to 33" bust 23" to 25" waist 33" to 34" hip
6/8 small
34" to 36" bust 25" to 27" waist 35" to 37" hip
10/12 medium 36" to 38" bust 27" to 29" waist 38" to 40" hip
14/16 large 39" to 41" bust 30" to 33" waist 40" to 43" hip
18 XL 42" to 44" bust 34" to 36" waist 44" to 46" hip

Sizes followed with “W” are Women's Sizing; a bit wider in the hips and waist and here enters the “X” sizing as well:

16w-18w = 1X

20w-22w = 2X

24w-26w = 3X

28w-30w = 4X

32w-34w = 5X

36w-38w = 6X

40w-42w = 7X


Sizes followed by a “P” petite are us women 5'4” and shorter. Leg inseam for petite will be 28” to 30”.

Sizes followed by a “T” are for us taller girls. Leg inseam for a tall will be 33” to 35”. Beyond that, you would be considered Ultra Tall.

WiseSize.com has all of the sizes listed above (and more) and we are happy to help you find that perfect size you need for the special shape that is uniquely you!

Marilyn

Friday, December 19, 2008

This was so funny - I had to share - A Shocking Gift!

I did not write this story, but when I read it, I just had to share - if anyone knows who the author is, I would gladly insert the credits. I also did not take out the r-rated words as it just seemed to lose some it's impact (it's only a few and I think we can handle it). Enjoy a good laugh at the expense of someone else! - Ken


Pocket Taser Stun Gun, a great gift for the wife. A guy who purchased his lovely wife a pocket Taser for their anniversary submitted
this:

Last weekend I saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest.. The occasion was our 15th anniversary and I was
looking for a little something extra for my wife Julie.

What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized taser. The
effects of the taser were supposed to be short lived, with no long-term
adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat
to safety....??

WAY TOO COOL!

Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home. I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button.

Nothing! I was disappointed.

I learned, however, that if I pushed the button AND pressed it
against a metal surface at the same time; I'd get the blue arc of
electricity darting back and forth between the prongs.



AWESOME!!!

Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Julie what that burn spot
is on the face of her microwave.

Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself
that it couldn't be all that bad with only two triple-A batteries,
right?

There I sat in my recliner, my cat Gracie looking on intently
(trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking
that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving
target.

I must admit I thought about zapping Gracie (for a fraction of a
second) and thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat.

But, if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect
herself against a mugger, I did want some assurance that it would work
as advertised.


Am I wrong?

So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a tank top with my reading
glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one
hand, and taser in another.


The directions said that a one-second burst would shock and
disorient your assailant; a two-second burst was supposed to cause
muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; a three-second burst
would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out
of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the
batteries.

All the while I'm looking at this little device measuring about 5'
long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference; pretty cute really and
(loaded with two itsy, bitsy triple-A batteries) thinking to myself, 'no
possible way!'

What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my
best...?

I'm sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with her head cocked to
one side as to say, 'don't do it dipshit,' reasoning that a one second
burst from such a tiny little ole thing couldn't hurt all that bad.

I decided to give myself a one second burst just for heck of it. I
touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and . ..
HOLY MOTHER OF GOD . . . WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION . .. . WHAT THE
HELL!!!

I'm pretty sure Jessie Ventura ran in through the side door,
picked me up in the recliner, then body slammed us both on the carpet,
over and over and over again.

I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with
tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles
nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest
position, and tingling in my legs?

The cat was making meowing sounds I had never heard before,
clinging to a picture frame hanging above the fireplace, obviously in an
attempt to avoid getting slammed by my body flopping all over the living
room.

Note: If you ever feel compelled to 'mug' yourself with a taser,
one note of caution: there is no such thing as a one second burst when
you zap yourself!

You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your
hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor. A three second burst
would be considered conservative?


SON-OF-A-BITCH, THAT HURT LIKE HELL!!!

A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative
thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat
up and surveyed the landscape.

My bent reading glasses were on the mantel of the fireplace. The
recliner was upside down and about 8 feet or so from where it originally
was. My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching.

My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom
lip weighed 88 lbs. I had no control over the drooling.

Apparently I pooped myself, but was too numb to know for sure and my
sense of smell was gone. I saw a faint smoke cloud above my head which I
believe came from my hair.

I'm still looking for my Balls and I'm offering a significant
reward for their safe return!!

P. S. My wife loved the gift, and now regularly threatens me with
it!

'If you think Education is difficult, try being stupid.'

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Life Lessons or ( What The Bleep Do I Know?)

One of our (Marilyn and mine's) favorite hobbies, interests or passions is Life Learning!

We all want more, we all want better, we all want....you fill in the blank.

Many people I truly admire, speak or teach this subject (as well as many blogs), Tony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Earl Nightingale, Stephen Covey, You and Me and many many more!

Yep, even Rocky!



Rocky was an instant success right?


Nope....check this video out in an interview with Tony Robbins:



To be continued......

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Viva Las Vegas - Tips For A Better Trip - Part 2

I love writing about Vegas! Not as much as being there of course but it sure does help until our next trip!

This round is about some of Marilyn and my favorite Vegas traditions and observations. Keep in mind, everyone has their own and these are ours - but we have found it sure makes our trips a lot of fun!






  • Las Vegas Conventions! - Check This Before Every Trip!
Vegas is one of the convention capitals of the world. One surefire way to slow down your fun in Vegas is to share it with 300,000 other people lined up at the same show you want to see. Before every trip, check to see if there are any major conventions in town the same time you are planning your stay. Anything over 30,000 would be a tip that there will be crowds, usually below that is not noticeable.
Here is one site you could check (google Vegas Conventions for others):
http://www.pcap.com/lvconv.htm

  • Tip - Adjust Your Sleeping Patterns!
This is something we learned after about 10 trips (ok, we are slow learners). Want the casino almost all to yourself? Sleep in the mid-afternoon and awake at about 1 to 2AM. People have gone to bed, and the casino floor is almost all yours (except for the othe folks who have learned this trick)! Drink service is swift and other than maintenance staff,play almost any machine or table without waiting!

  • Porn Slappers and Time Share Weasels!
One of the couple things you will notice when you walk down the Vegas Strip are the people standing on the sidewalk slapping cards and papers with semi-naked women on them and people trying to stop you and get you to win a free show or some other form of bribe.

The people handing out semi-nude papers are called Porn Slappers. In my opinion, they are harmless. Most of them are families, trying to earn a wage and are not allowed by law to make physical contact with you (that is why they slap the papers they are trying to give out). Not that I agree with the content, but if you just walk by, they will cause no harm.

The people trying to stop you on the sidewalk or in the casinos that offer something for nothing but your time, are in my opinion, weasels! Do not speak to them, look at them or acknowledge them in any way! They are trained to get you to buy timeshares. They are persuasive, but resist at all costs (unless you want a time share and a free show ticket). It will cost you hours of your time and high pressure sales tactics (not why we go on vacation!)

Other than that, I have no opinion on the subject!



  • The Eye In the Sky
Everywhere you go in Las Vegas you are on video camera (except the bathrooms and hotel rooms of course). The Eye In The Sky is everywhere, including outside. Do not do anything in Vegas you do not want on film.

  • Free Nathan's Hot Dogs!
Here is a link to Nathan's famous hot dogs (buy one, get one free).

http://www.nathansfamous.com

Love These hot dogs!



Feel free to add your own Vegas tips in your comments! Let's make this a great way to explore, save and savor Las Vegas!
Thanks, Ken & Marilyn
http://www.wisesize.com
For Las Vegas Shoes, Shoes, Pants and outfits!


Monday, October 27, 2008

Viva Las Vegas - Tips For A better Trip - Part 1


It's Vegas Baby! One of Mar and My favorite places to visit. Las Vegas (Spanish for 'The Meadows"), Sin City, The City That Never Sleeps, City Of Lost Wages, whatever you choose to call it, we still have as much fun vacationing there as we did the first time we went over 10 years ago!


While this is not an all inclusive list of suggestion or observations (and we certainly don't claim to know all there is, hey, good reason to go back!), here are a few things we gathered that makes our stays to Vegas more fun and saves some money too!

  • If you live near a city that has Southwest Airlines, download a little program called DING. It will alert you when fares go down. If not, just check airlines web sites for different days and times to fly. It is amazing how much you can save when you don't fly at peak travel times.
  • Pack Comfortable Shoes! This is one of the most important things to remember....you Will be doing a lot of walking. Nothing puts a damper on your vacation trying to have fun with sore feet. Everything in Vegas is Farther than it seems (even inside some of the casinos).
  • Check the weather forecast. Although the temps in the day are usually warm to hot, some of the desert nights can get very chilly.
  • Get the Players Card for whatever hotels you want to stay and play at and use them every time! Comps are based on points. That means whether you win or lose, as long as points are running through the machines or at the tables, you are earning points on your card. When you run up enough points, the casino properties will send you offers for free rooms and more!
  • When you land in Vegas Cab It to your hotel. We always budget $20 for cab fare each way to and from the airport to our hotel. Yes, the shuttles are cheaper but, shuttles do not take off until they are fairly full and sometimes the wait is over a half hour, then you stop at every hotel that is between the airport and your hotel to let people off. Your in Vegas to have fun, not sit on a shuttle. The $20 usually covers the cab ride and tip to most hotels near the airport.
  • Here's a Tip - TIP! You should tip everyone in Vegas that serves you. From the baggage handlers ($1 per bag) to the cocktail servers (at least $1 per drink) to the maid service (at least $3 per day). These people make your stay fun or not, plus much of the salaries are based on tips. I am not in any way involved in any of these industries, just an observation during our trips and talking with many of these great people!
  • See the Free shows! There are a ton of free things to see and do in Vegas, here are just a few of them (I will post more in further writings as they come to mind):
  • The Bellagio Fountain show run about ever 30 minutes starting at 3pm (hint, right across the street from Bellagio is a little restaurant called Mon Ami Gabi, you can sit on the outside patio, enjoy a nice meal and watch the fountains. Also a great place to people watch. One of our favorite places)
  • The Volcano at the Mirage erupts every 15 minutes after dark
  • The Sirens of TI (Treasure Island) is a free show that was really cool (pirate ships battling it out and all) but it has kinda gone downhill with their new show, but it's still free!
  • You can watch people riding in Gondolas at the Venetian (or pay to ride in one).
  • The conservatory at the Bellagio is free and always awesome!
  • Dueling Pianos at New York New York and Harrahs are a blast and you can sing along with the crowd and the musicians are always funny.
  • The Forum Shops at Ceasars Palace are a great way to spend a few hours and some of the statues and artwork are amazing!
  • The Fremont Street Experience is a must at least once. You will have to take a bus or cab to get there, but the overhead free lightshow is well worth it.
  • Big Elvis at Bills Gamblin Hall mid-strip. Big Elvis is Huge, but he sounds just like the real big guy and he gets the crowd into the act as well.
  • The Lion Habitat at MGM is pretty cool although though the lions are pretty sleepy.
I will end Part 1 of this series here. If you have suggestions or comments of your own, please feel free to add them as you see fit. By sharing, we can all learn more about enjoying our trips to Las Vegas. I will write Part 2 soon.

Regards - Ken & Marilyn
www.wisesize.com (you can shop our store for comfy Vegas shoes and outfits!)
Viva Las Vegas Baby!

Friday, October 24, 2008

It Feels So Yummy - Scanty Loungewear!

This has to be one of our all time favorite lines that we sell at WiseSize - Scanty Loungewear and pajamas!

These 100% cotton sets and separates radiate a sweet down to earth vibe with cool retro patterns that are fun and flirty! Worn by the stars, both in their homes and out on the town. Scanty separates are made to mix and match; tops can easily be paired with leggings and jeans.

With fun and vintage patterns so as:
Love Hurtz
Good Morning Sunshine
Flower Power
Guru Hippie
Make Love Not War
These pjs are fun to wear and feel so soft and sexy!



Save on all Scanty Loungewear at WiseSize.com!
Prices way below store prices on all brand new Scanty!
Scanty - Powered by Peace, Inspired by Love, Made with Happiness!

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Welcome to the Journey of the WiseSize Enterprise!



Ok, I'll admit it, I am a Star Trek fan....(not the geeky kind that plans his annual vacation and budget around 10,000 other fans dressed in costumes of various alien species, but a fan non the less). Why the title and what the heck is this all about?

It's about the journey! Life's journey and our little part in it. 15 years ago my wife (Marilyn) and I were married and began a wonderful journey together to boldly go where.....(there's that Star Trek reference again!) and we did and still are! Our adventures together have taken us to strange new worlds (ok, I'll stop it now), lead us to raise 4 great children, go through life's ups & downs and recently allowed us to open up our own business (hence WiseSize!).

In coming writings, we will share some of the great things we have found on this journey in our business, loves and life. This is about all things good and our celebration of them. So for now, this is just a introduction writing (it's also our first blog post ever) just to say hi, and we look forward to sharing with you and hearing from you soon!

Ken & Marilyn - WiseSize Inc.
www.wisesize.com