New Year’s Check-in: Do You Have a Vision?
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In case you were not sure, we have officially hit the brink of summer. With the winter officially behind us (we hope), now is a wonderful time to check on those lovely, lofty goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year.
For those of you who did not set any goals, now is a great time to do so as we enter another season.
One of the best goal-setting methods is to create a vision board. Professional Coach Christine Kane, author of the blog Christinekane.com, offers this great way to create your best future:
The Five Steps of Creating a Vision Board:
Step 1: Go through your magazines and tear the images from them. No gluing yet! Just let yourself have lots of fun looking through magazines and pulling out pictures or words or headlines that strike your fancy. Have fun with it. Make a big pile of images, phrases and words.
Step 2: Go through the images and begin to lay your favorites on the board. Eliminate any images that no longer feel right. This step is where your intuition comes in. As you lay the pictures on the board, you’ll get a sense how the board should be laid out. For instance, you might assign a theme to each corner of the board, such as health, job, spirituality, relationships. Or it may be that the images just want to go all over the place. Or perhaps you want to fold the board into a book that tells a story. At my retreats, I’ve seen women come up with wildly creative ways to present a vision board.
Step 3: Glue everything onto the board. Add writing if you want. Paint on it, or create words with markers.
Step 4: This is optional, but powerful. Leave space in the very center of the vision board. Then paste a fantastic photo of yourself where you look radiant and happy right in the center of your board.
Step 5: Hang your vision board in a place where you will see it often.
Good luck!
How to Be Royally Hot on Your Wedding Night
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Kate Middleton is not the only lady lucky enough to snag a prince. This spring beautiful women everywhere are getting married to the men of their dreams.
This past weekend the whole world was abuzz with all the royal wedding mayhem, but I would LOVE to know what Kate wore on her wedding night. Whatever it was, I’m sure it was something that absolutely blew Prince William away (think of Kate’s now infamous modeling photos with her in a see-through lace frock strutting her stuff down a runway).
Well you too can blow your prince charming away with a pair from our new Bridal Line Gift Sets, just in time for wedding season! You get 3 thongs wrapped in a pink organza bag with charming, saucy little sayings perfect for your big day.
For friends of the bride, this makes an excellent, one-of-a-kind bridal shower gift!
Choose from the following sayings:
Engagement
- He Put a Ring On It!
- Future Mrs. [insert name]
- Off the Market
Wedding and Honeymoon
- All Yours
- Mrs. [insert name]
- Happily Ever After
Help Mom Make a Statement this Mother’s Day!
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Still wondering what to give the most wonderful woman in your world for Mother’s Day? Well it’s simple: a pair of PrivateEyes Undies of course! You are obviously clued in, because you’ve already landed on our Web site (aka the most awesome place on the Net). Take a peek at all of our lines and see which one fits the special Mom or Moms in your world.
What better way to show Mom appreciation for all the wonderful things she has done for you than the gift of female empowerment? Show her what a hot and spicy Mama she really is with a pair PrivateEyes Undies. Don’t forget, we offer $5 gift wrapping, another perfect time saver for the holiday!
Bad Boyfriend Series: 2010, We Need to Talk
By · CommentsDear 2010,
We need to talk, so I had a lot of hope for you, and to be honest after 2009, (http://privateeyeundies.com/2009-you-are-a-bad-boyfriend/) my standards were not that high, but I think I might have rushed into this, and what I think is best is that we take a break, look its not you, I mean its not all you… mostly its me. I cant expect you to make my life better, I guess I always knew this but I need to do this on my own, but I just seem to love the bad boys.
No, I don’t think this is forever, and to be honest I will probably have a touch too much wine tonight and call you, so do me a favor and don’t answer.
Facebook Status Update:
Single
Looking for Friendship
Dear Diary
So I broke up with 2010 tonight, I just was not feeling it. I mean 2010 has been okay to me, but I saw something’s that I really had to question 2010 character. I mean, it just seems that 2010 is still are laying people off, making health insurance hard to get and expensive, and this housing thing is far from over and while 2010 says he all about fixing things, but I was not felling it.
So, enough of 2010, I am not going to wait for the perfect condition or opportunity to come my way, I am going to make my own luck, and instead of counting on Father Time to provide me with low interest rates, great job markets, and small business loans I am going to count on my friends, my family, and my neighbors, and in return I will be generous with them too.
Note to Self: Turn Father Time into the Better Business Bureau and or Call Tool Academy to see if they are taking submissions
Ladies, tell me about how 2010 has been for you, remember the rule is Be Yourself, Just Don’t be You.
We can borrow from a fun tradition of CB radio handles, here is an explanation of the practice:
A handle is moniker for a person communicating using a CB. Choose a name that people will remember. Part of the fun of selecting a handle is doing some soul-searching. Be guided by a name that is a reflection of your identity. Select a CB handle that is an extension of your inner persona. Go to “How to Choose a CB Radio Handle”. Don’t feel like you need to over think this, maybe just an explanation of how you are feeling that day. For example:
- Overworked and Under Stimultated
- Kicking Ass and Taking Names
- At Capacity
CONTEST MOTHER’S DAY SAYINGS: WHAT WOULD YOUR UNDIE SAY
By · CommentsContest Deadline Extended till Sunday at 5:00 ET.
Contest: Looking for submissions for Mother’s Day Inspired Undies Sayings. I will make the final decision Friday at noon. Top three winners will get their own set of undies (3) for free and credit on the website. Please submit your sayings as comments.
Mission of Private Eyes: is a company that specializes in empowering, fun and sassy expressions aimed to make women laugh, feel empowered, know that they are not alone, and to basically continue kicking butt in their lives
All submissions are the exclusive property of PrivateEyes and PrivateEyes is free to use them in any manner.”
Great Contest from Let Me Help You Blog
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Mother’s Day Undies Contest Winners Announced
By · CommentsCongratulations to HamBone, EClaire and Freezing in Philly, they are the winner of the contest, they will win a 3 pack of undies of their choice. The three expressions that will be featured in the One Hot Mama Line will be:
Because I Said So: Hambone
Who’s Your Mommy: EClarie
Happy Wife, Happy Life: Freezing in Philly
We will be updating the site with the package and pictures in the next few days. The 3pack will be sold for $35 a set. We had so many good expressions, and I wanted to make sure everyone knows you can create your own Line, with our custom undies. I will be listing all the great suggestions too.
Oh All the Places You’ve Come From
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Margarita Rozenfeld the CEO of Incite International, an award-winning company that facilitates creative, insight-full learning experiences for organizations who seek to connect and align their vision, culture and people. She is also the founder and Chief Visionary of YES!Circle, an educational and networking forum for entrepreneurs in Washington, DC.
Margarita was also my first coach, we met about 6 years ago when I was thinking about starting my own coaching practice, which to be perfectly honest I still plan on having down the road. There are so many wonderful things I can say about Margarita, but the thing that I think the most impactful thing about working with Margarita was that she helped me remember, realize, and she often reminded me of my successes, she helped me get out of the weeds of self doubt, and believe that I could be an entrepreneur. As you can see from her blog below, even the most amazing leaders need to step back and take the time to honor their own success. As women, we are so good at helping other people in our lives see what is special about them, and keep them on track, we do this at work, with our families, and of course our friends, but we often don’t do it for ourselves. Especially, today, where we all getting bombarded by incredibly hard realities of this awful recession, we can not just focus on what is not going right, and not just to be cheery or positive for the sake of being positive, but to get through this, we have to as Margarita says, Reflect, Celebrate, Let Go
Take a minute to read Margarita’s blog at http://www.inciteinternational.com/blog. Margarita can also be reached at margarita@inciteinternational.com.
Oh All the Places You’ve Come From
I was recently interviewed for a book about living a passionate, purposeful life (what an honor!) And although I daily catch myself being grateful for where I am, it must have been a while since I consciously contemplated how much I’ve accomplished in the past eight years as an entrepreneur. I suddenly had an epiphany… I realized that I spend so much time and energy pursuing my BHAGs (you know, the Big Hairy Audacious Goals) still looming seemingly-far on the horizon, I often forget to acknowledge how far I’ve come already. What a humbling realization for someone who daily persuades her wonderful (and also crazy-overachieving) clients to pause and celebrate successes as they race towards the next BHAG! So as we near the end of 2009, I invite all of us to pause for just a moment and reflect on how far we’ve come already. After all, how else are we supposed to get ready and energized for the BHAGs 2010 has in store for us?
Each New Year provides an opportunity to release old disappointments, frustrations, failures and limiting beliefs and set in motion new goals, aspirations and maybe even life-long dreams. Whenever you are doing this exercise, make-believe that today is the last day of the old year. In front of you is a clean, can-do-anything, conquer-the-world slate!
Reflect, Celebrate, Let Go: This is a powerful exercise designed to put the current year in perspective and help you move forward into the New Year with loose ends firmly tied up. You will rediscover some wins that you forgot about and eliminate old energy drains as you move forward. It’s time to validate and take ownership of all that you have accomplished in 2009. There is a basic principle that whatever you appreciate and give thanks for will get even better.
○ On a piece of paper list (or create a symbol that represents) disappointments, losses, limiting beliefs and non-empowering perspectives you are willing to leave in 2009 (or the entire 2000 decade!) Take the list of what you’d like to rework, rethink or leave behind and symbolically burn, shred or tear it into the past.
○ Now make a list of your accomplishments, wins, successes, breakthroughs, milestones, ahas, insights, and lessons learned. What/who are you most grateful for? What are you most proud of? Give examples from your personal as well as your professional life. Remember, we’re human beings, not human doings. It’s all connected!
It’s important to acknowledge and celebrate both the successes and the failures – they have probably shaped your life, work and perspective this year (not to mention decade and lifetime!) quite profoundly. Now I know what you’re thinking, what about NEXT year’s goals? Well, that’s for the January Newsletter is for, so please come back for your BHAG-setting ritual next time 
.
If you’d like support reflecting, strategizing and / or flying forward, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Upon further reflection, it turns out I have a pretty fabulous record of helping other clients do just that over the past eight years .
Get Your Charleston Hustle On!
By · CommentsI have the pleasure of calling Charleston, SC my home, and I have to tell you, most of the time it’s a great place to call home. It is beautiful, there is water everywhere, wildlife is abundant, it is not unusual to see Bald Eagles, Deer and Flying Fish on a average walk through my neighborhood. People here are very nice, and come from all over the country as Charleston has seen a big boom in migration for some of the reasons I just mentioned. The one thing Charleston does not have a ton of is what I would call traditional economy. There are NOT a ton of companies to employ people, and one of the questions we all ask is, what do you people do in Charleston if you don’t work at X companies, teacher, a doctor or are a lawyer etc?
On my walk today I think I might have come up with the right term for what many people “do” in Charleston, I am calling it The Charleston Hustle, and its dance/philosophy that we can all learn from.
A little background on the influences of The Charleston Hustle, as I see them
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charleston_(dance)
The Charleston is a dance named for the city of Charleston, South Carolina. The rhythm was popularized in mainstream dance music in the United States by a 1923 tune called The Charleston by composer/pianist James P. Johnson which originated in the Broadway show Runnin’ Wild[1] and became one of the most popular hits of the decade. Runnin’ Wild ran from 10/29/1923 through 06/28/1924.[1]
While it developed in African-American communities in the USA, the Charleston became a popular dance craze in the wider international community in the 1920s. Despite its origins, Charleston is most frequently associated with white flappers and the speakeasy. Here, these young women would dance alone or together as a way of mocking the “drys,” or citizens who supported the Prohibition amendment, as the Charleston was then considered quite immoral and provocative.
Here is a fun video of examples of the dance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNAOHtmy4j0
Hustle or Hustler Definition:
A hustle is a way to make money in other ways than traditional 9 to 5 jobs, maybe its babysitting, waiting tables on the side, or blogging. Typically, its something you can do fairly quickly, when in the need of some cash, or can do on the side. For example, PrivateEyes is my side hustle. I saw this entry on Urban Dictionary and I thought it articulated the concept well:
H.U.S.T.L.E.R – How U Survive This Life Everyday, Resourcefully. <http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hustler>
Ok, now that we know some history, back to what is the Charleston Hustle, and what we can all learn from it.
A lot of people are very dedicated to living in Charleston, so people do a lot of different thing s to live here. A lot of people you meet do a lot of different things, we have a lot of freelance writers, artists, real estate, hip hop dancers, yoga instructors, fisherman, massage therapists, instructors, entrepreneurs of all types etc. What I think it unique and what I suspect makes a good hustle, is that typically people are doing something they are passionate about and have figured out how to commercialize it. It seems to me that people doing the Charleston Hustle have identified their DUH’s, (http://privateeyeundies.com/finding-your-duh-in-2010/ ) and a lot of their DUH’s include wanting to live in Charleston, and they have figured how to make it happen.
I know everyone knows how I feel about 2009, but not only am I pissed at 2009, but 2009 really terrified me. While I do have a good day job, and have not been laid off, but I saw people all around me getting laid off. People’s businesses were not supporting them in the same way as they were a few years ago… I mean we all know, we are all living it. I wont go on forever, but I basically realized that while I was lucky enough to have a good job, I could not depend on that always being there, and more importantly I could not count on a job to make me feel secure, or define who I was etc. That was up to me, hence I created my philosophy of measuring where I was in each of the important areas with The Duh’s and finally I had what I think is a good idea and way for me to be creative, support other woman, and basically hold it together, and PrivateEyes was born. I will credit the examples of all the other Charleston Hustlers with showing me real life examples of figuring out how to make the life you want to have happen.
If you look at the examples of the people dancing the original Charleston, you can see that there is not ONE way to do it, you can do it by yourself, with friends, with someone special, and by the looks of it, everyone seems to be having a great time. These images are from the 1920′s not exactly the best economic time either, so when life kicks you in the teeth, think of the original Charleston dancers…. And figure out your next move…. They don’t have to be perfect, but keep dancing and keep hustling…. It does not hurt to have a fabulous flapper dress or some fun dance companions either.
Does anyone have good examples of people who are doing the Charleston Hustle ( they don’t have to be in Charleston )
Think Outside the Box is a blog that features stories and outlooks from women in the trenches of the working world. My hope is that the blog will be an interactive environment where women can come for a moment of inspiration, levity, perspective, and help in managing their days. We will feature stories and opinions from different authors, and depending on the topic we will feature these storeis anonymously. If Tiger Woods has taught us anything, is that sometimes its best not to be associated with everything you have written. The hope is that you will give us your opinions and feedback openly and honestly and don’t need to worry about offending your boss, family, etc. So the rule is Be Yourself, Just Don’t be You.
We can borrow from a fun tradition of CB radio handles, here is an explanation of the practice:
A handle is moniker for a person communicating using a CB. Choose a name that people will remember. Part of the fun of selecting a handle is doing some soul-searching. Be guided by a name that is a reflection of your identity. Select a CB handle that is an extension of your inner persona. http://www.ehow.com/how_2057776_choose-cb-radio-handle.html Don’t feel like you need to over think this, maybe just an explanation of how you are feeling that day. For example:
- Overworked and Under Stimulated
- Kicking Ass and Taking Names
- At Capacity
You Are Not The Boss Of Me
By · CommentsOne of our customers who calls herself Wild in the Windy City, recently sent us this request for a Custom Unide, and we had to find what the inspiration was. She was nice enough to tell us, and we love it.
Wild in the Windy City Writes:
I have a standing Wednesday meeting for a new construction corporate office we have been working on for 2 years now. Not only am the youngest person by about 15 years, I am the only woman. Last week our meeting went from our corportae headquarters to the job site. Here I am in heels and a skirt…and a hard hat with 15 men grilling me with questions at me and asking me to get down on the floor with my 35 foot tape measure so they could visualize my drawings. Well not only could I answer all their questions on the design, I could even answer everything on the construction side of things. So this went on from 9:00 to 3:30 ( with no lunch). When we finally finished, I peeled out of there, and headed to the closest TacoBell ( is guilty pleasure of mine), and all of a sudden it a thought hit me like a ton of bricks…just because I am the only woman and the youngest person on the job…YOU are Not The Boss Of Me!!! I will wear these every Tuesday for our weekly meeting with the client.
Get your own custom undies at http://privateeyeundies.com/custom-undies/
PrivateEyes Needs Your Eyes To Win:
By · CommentsPrivateEyes enter U.S. Chamber’s Campaign, “I am Free Enterprise’” Video Contest, and Needs You Your Help To Win. The top 25 viewed videos get to go to the next step.
PrivateEyes, a women’s panty company featuring empowering sayings for today’s “do everything” woman. submits video to The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s American Free Enterprise. Dream Big. campaign launched the “I am Free Enterprise” video contest. The goal of the contest is to honor America’s current and future entrepreneurs. Over $100,000 will be awarded in prizes.
I Did Not Want To Hear That, but Thank You
By · CommentsSo, I am sorry I have not been on best blog behavior, we have had so much going on. We have made it to the next round in the Free Enterprise Contest, which is so super awesome. We had a ton of help from all the people who viewed it and helped spread the word. My undies say THANK YOU
So the video you all saw was made by Justin at the Cut Company, http://thecutcompany.com/, and I am so happy with how it turned out, but it was not the only video that was made. The first video we made my fabulous husband helped me with, and while the content was put together well, by another friend, there was a major issue with it…… ME. I was a total weirdo, totally awkward, not fun, sassy, or at all how I wanted to come across. How do I know, am I just being too hard on myself…. Well unfortunately, this is not some perfectionist tale of wanting to be perfect, it actually was awkward, and I knew it, and luckily and unluckily I have the honor to work with amazingly brave people who told me…. I mean they told me 30 hours prior to it being due ( to their credit, that is when they saw it). They were very constructive and just said, they did not think it was me, and I was not who the person who they like and it they were afraid it did not represent my brand…, and was there anyway we could redo it.
My first response was yeah, it is kinda weird, but we are out of time, and sometime getting it done is better than being perfect, and we just don’t have the time to fix it. Well, after I spent a few minutes thinking about it, I called my friend back and said, ok, lets reshoot this thing, can we do it tonight at your house? Well she and her partner in crime had an even better idea, how about we get a real film maker to do it tomorrow morning. Meanwhile, I am thinking this thing is due at 6:00 pm the next day, and the bad video was bad and it still took days to finish, how were we going to get this done… As you know the end of the story, I said yes, and I also said, I need you to come over to make sure I am not a weirdo, I know you will make me feel comfortable.
Long story short, Justin came over, and he and my other friend made me feel incredibly comfortable, filmed me for about an hour and 5 hours later I was sitting his super sweet office watching the YouTube video, and instead of focusing on what my hair looked like, or if the flowers in the background, I was able to just focus on the story, and it was my story.
So whats the lesson in all of this: Have people who tell you the truth in your life…. How will you know if they are telling you the truth, well because you wont like it all the time, it will make you feel uncomfortable, it will make you a little mad, embarrassed….. But in the end, it will make you better, plus you will know what big Brass Boobs they have to tell you not so pleasant things.
The other lesson, is trust the professionals, I might have been a comedienne and an actress, but I gotta tell you, I am NOT a director, a producer, or an editor, but I am lucky to know a fabulous one. He even included Nelson, our Bulldog in the video, who actually really tired to love someone else during the filming…. But I promised to not say anything about that…
Re-Introducing Guy Friends
By · CommentsSo, I have had the pleasure of reconnecting with two friends recently who happen to be brothers after about 10 years. I had the chance to see one of them 3 weeks ago, and I will see the other one this week. I am so excited about it, and they will also get to meet my husband and my other friends. I grew up having a lot of guy friends but in my 20′s it got a little harder to stay connected. It was one thing when you all lived in the same town, but when we all started to live all over the country and we all had busy lives and “special” and “not so special” people in our lives it got harder to keep in touch. Understandably, those “special” and “not so special” people were not exactly intralled with the idea of any of us being friends. Without having the chance of ever meeting, it probably just seemed weird to them, why was this person calling, so we all just ended up respecting the people in our life and letting these friends go a bit. Like most things you never realize that 6 months would ever turn into 10 years. Remember this is prefacebook, and people were just getting their first email addresses and cell phones( gosh how old does that sound).
So we fell out of touch, hoping that something like a wedding would connect us again. Well finally god bless Facebook and Danny and Kevin for joining, 10 years later we found each other again.
Now for me its super easy to remember everything that I love about them and basically start giggling at all of the silly memories from being kids together, but as you can imagine Erik, my husband, does not share these memories and therefore he might not share the same excitement as I do. So over the past few weeks, I have tried to casually explain who these guys are, why they are so fun, and why I am so excited to have them back in my life. He being the awesome dude that he is, is being cautiously cool and open minded about it. There are several factors that are helping this situation.
- Erik and I have been together for 8 years
- I presently have a Guy BFF named Guy, who Erik also considers BFF (Although I suspect he would not use that exact language)among my many lovely ladies friends.
- Erik has a ton of really great girlfriends too
- Danny has a serious girlfriend
- I have already introduced myself to his girlfriend via facebook, and she seems awesome, no surprise
- Erik will meet both Danny and his girlfriend, Brit this week
Okay, so looks like we will be good to go. So if I were to of read this ten years ago, I would be like…”WHAT, I can be friends with whoever I want…. , you do know that I knew them BEFORE I met you.” However, I realize while this is true, but I also need to be respectful of my most important relationship, and I am super pumped that while Erik and I are not at all perfect, but jealousy is not really one of our things.
So ten years later, I am getting my friends back, and I can not wait. I will let you know how the meeting goes later in the week. Once I get my scanner fixed, I will scan some pictures of us from when we were kids.
What are your thoughts on reintroducing friends, guys or not?
Remember: Be Yourself, just Don’t Be You
We can borrow from a fun tradition of CB radio handles, here is an explanation of the practice:
A handle is moniker for a person communicating using a CB. Choose a name that people will remember. Part of the fun of selecting a handle is doing some soul-searching. Be guided by a name that is a reflection of your identity. Select a CB handle that is an extension of your inner persona. Go to “How to Choose a CB Radio Handle”. Don’t feel like you need to over think this, maybe just an explanation of how you are feeling that day. For example:
- Overworked and Under Stimultated
- Kicking Ass and Taking Names
- At Capacity
Know Your Strengths
By · CommentsKnow Your Strengths: I found a new one of mine, I am unbeatable at this ride. . My elbows are bruised from fleeing myself down this ride, but it was so worth it. We rode it about 12 times, and I won everytime. I did lose at racing in the Roa River… it is not officially a competetion, but I find it refreashing when you can find a contest in a lazy river. Life Goal: Have a lazy river in my backyard
Jennie B, the author of The Sassy Steel Magnolia has blogged about PrivateEyes. She is also offering a chance to win a free Giveaway of “I Have Brass Boobs” undies if you leave a comment on her blog. http://thesassysteelmagnolia.com/
Here is a little more about Jennie B:
I’m 26 • I am a Sassy Steel Magnolia • I’m a Dreamer till the end
A budding young writer who truely is living on dreams and spaghettios, and the occaisional frozen pizza or two. I live in a fabulously chic city by the sea where I try to find inspiration in all that is around me and all that came before me. I have an incredible book collection and will someday have the best coffee table in America.
Sarcasm is my handbag and a smile is my umbrella. Charisma and Passion guide me through life.
I have a larger heart than I would sometimes like to admit. Like many other women my age, and older, I often question who I am and the person I’m striving to become. I’ve loved and cried, laughed and screamed, learned and questioned, and I’m here to tell you – my dear reader – all about it.
So grab a seat on my lil red couch and follow along as I take my journey of love, laughter and life to the masses & bump into a few more Sassy Steel Magnolias along the way!
Proudest Private Eyes Moment!
By · CommentsProudest Private Eyes Moment and perfect for Mother’s Day One of our customers just announced she is 12 weeks pregos, and she wore her ”Who’s Your Mommy” undies to her doctors appt for good luck. Happy Mother’s Day, we are all delighted for you.
Free Enterprise Update
By · CommentsPrivateEyes makes it to the top 25 in a National Competition for Entrepreneurs
We wanted to give you an update and thank you on the latest in the Free Enterprise Contest. We made it to the top 25, and have over 4500 views of our YouTube video in just one week.
We could not have done it without you, and so appreciate all of your support. It was nothing short of amazing.
We loved doing it so much we are working on some more videos for the future.
Thank You So Much
I want to invite you and your friends to a great event. Three local Charleston women entrepreneurs team up for a night of “pie and panties” at Caviar & Bananas on May 26th from 5:30-8:00. The event is free and open to the public
Caviar & Bananas is located in Historic Charleston at 51 George Street.
We will be making our Charleston debuts alongside 3.14 Pies and in a one-night-only event hosted by Caviar & Bananas co-founder Margaret Furniss. We
will be showcasing our premier line of fun, sassy and empowering panties for the “Do Everything Woman” aimed to make women laugh and and help with getting the job done, whatever the job
Each pair of panties will be paired with a pie by 3.14 Pies founder Lindsay Doolittle. 3.14 Pies whose mission is to transform pie from an American classic to an imaginative designer dessert. She will showcase five different pies
And for those not quite comfortable talking pie and panties in public, Caviar & Bananas will be offering a complimentary glass of bubbly to help ease the nerves. Come out and show your support for women in business!
Put Some Funny on Your Undie and Win!
By · CommentsCongratulations to Adie Lee! She won a pair of tickets to see the star of NBC’s Parks and Recreation, Aziz Ansari, at the Charleston Music Hall on Thursday, June 10th at 7:30 PM!
Check out her excitement “I haven’t won a contest since 5th grade when I won a Hello Kitty shopping spree at our local mall;)! This is much better”
Private Eyes Undies is giving away 2 Free Tickets to funny guy Aziz Ansari’s June 10th 7:30 show at Charleston Music Hall.
To Enter:
- Sign up for Private Eyes Undies’ Email List for one entry.
- (WWPS) What Would Your Panty say?
Get an extra entry by posting a suggestion for a fun Undie Saying on Private Eyes Undies’ Facebook Page or Blog, The Duh.Don’t worry Dudes are welcome, we get it you don’t wear woman undies. If you want to remain anonymous feel free to make suggestion on my blog using a handle. Visit Private Eyes Undies to make your own, custom pair of undies.
Giveaway Ends Friday Night June 4th at 5:00
Bring It On!!
I Want My FU Card Back
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- Sister-Christian about ready to blow out of
high school
Not sure how one starts this blog, but might as well jump in. So, I am adding a major goal to my life:
Getting my FU card back.
I am not sure where I lost it. It’s not as easy as losing your credit card on a Saturday, where you just look at your transactions online and retrace your steps back to the classy establishment where you left it – have you ever noticed how terrible these places look the next day?
But in retracing my steps, I lost pieces of my FU card over the last several years. In fact, I think I officially lost it when I started dating that bad boyfriend 2009.
Today, my goal is to get it back. What does it mean when you have your FU card? It means you have the ability to say enough is enough at anytime, and if the situation calls for it, you walk out that door, do some donuts in the parking lot, blasting Sister Christian, and your colleagues will watch from the windows, and a few brave ones will run out, jump in your car (Dukes of Hazard style), and you blow out of town for a few days to figure it all out, only to return in new suits, with a newly discovered swagger, and a bad ass business plan. Six months later, you have a business empire that is running the way you want – the right way.
Ok, maybe that is just for the movies. But seriously, power means you have choices, so my goal is to get back to a place where we financially can make our own road. While nothing really in my life requires pulling the FU card right now, we all need to have the confidence that we are in charge of our lives, our future and our happiness. Duh, I know, but somehow, by making various decisions in my life, I gave that card away. I am on my way to getting it back, and maybe, just maybe, you will see me doing donuts in a parking lot near you.
So…here is the question:
What car should I be driving when I pull the card? As a product of the 80s/ 90s, I am stuck in a generation, but here are my top picks? Let me know what you think, and what you do with your FU card!
Best Monday Night At The Movies
By · CommentsSo last night, we went to go see A-Team. We actually we just went to the movie theatre and that was the only thing playing at the time when we were there ( aren’t we so spontaneous). I loved A-Team from when I was a kid. I remember some of my friends were not allowed to watch it, and had to watch Air Wolf instead….. All I gotta say, is sorry, b/c the A-Team was great. I mean its not like it’s a mind blowing plot or anything, but on a super hot/humid Monday night, it did just the trick. I will give you just a brief memory refresh, or if somehow you missed the original show.
Here is the original A-Team
The A-team is a group of special forces (Rangers) who get set up to take the fall for something they did not do. So they set out to clear their name and right the wrongs. Its full of fun action. I gotta say, I was too long to enjoy Face the first time around, but not this time. I mean I almost feel embarrassed how much I fall for the Bad Boy who is actually a Good Guy thing. I was expecting at least one, “I Pity the Fool,” but probably best we skipped it, that did a little played out in the 80′s, I think it got wrapped up with the Just Say No campaign and New Coke.
The New A-Team
Not only did we have fun at the movie, it was also an overall great night. When we went in the movie it was super hot, and by the time we left it had stormed, and cooled down, we drove home listening to music with a little car dancing, I mean who can resist dancing to Huey Lewis ( who was my first boyfriend, I am not sure if he knows, but me and his album cover had many of makeout session). I kinda felt like I was back in high school, except with out the braces, curfew, or the trying to think lame boyfriends were not actually lame.
So, while I would say you have to see it, but if you do have a free night, and you like a classic summer action movie, give it a shot.
In Solidarity
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In Solidarity
Studies have shown that positive support from your female friends and family is important when fighting cancer. We wanted to come up with a way that women could channel their positive energy to help their friends and families get through this tough ordeal.
PrivateEyes Undies introduces the “In Solidarity” line as a way of helping our friends through difficult and trying times. Originally, this concept was centered around women who are battling against breast cancer.
Now, we need your help! PrivateEyes needs suggestions for sayings to be used for the In Solidarity line. If we choose your sayings or select your modification to current selections (see below), we will send you a free pair of undies.
We’re taking suggestions until July 23rd, and will be releasing the final selections at the end of this summer. Good luck!
Current PrivateEyes Selections:
HEAL
COURAGE
STRENGTH
STRONG ENOUGH
BY YOUR SIDE
NEVER ALONE
TEAM [insert your friend’s name]
P.S. Do you have an amazing story of courage, bravery or strength? Share it with PrivateEyes and we will post these stories to our web site! Also, if you support an organization or you are entering a walk/run in honor of a loved one, share it with PrivateEyes. We will post their web page to our site and donate 10% of your order to the organization.
We need your help, please help us make sure we are capturing the right sayings, please help us by making your suggestions, if we choose your sayings or a tweak or ours we will send you a free undie.
We will take suggestions till the July 23rd, and will be releasing them at the end of August/Early September.
Raising Money While Raising Some Hell – It’s A Party!
By · CommentsWe’ve been hard at work coming up with exciting new products, but we’re back to posting regularly on our blog! Here are some of the exciting developments we’d like to share with you:
At PrivateEyes we have expanded into some new areas we are launching a new line and a new concept:
“Raising Money While Raising Some Hell” Parties
PrivateEyes will be teaming up with great women like yourself to host fun parties where guests can make customized apparel to support their favorite cause and friends.
We will launch our custom apparel line with workout tops in connection with the LowCountry Susan G. Komen Race on October 16th.
Want to be a part of this exciting event? Invite your best hell-raising girlfriends over for a night of fun and fundraising!
We will bring samples of a variety of workout shirts for the ladies to select and then walk them through their options of what they can choose for their shirts. Any idea is a great idea, and once you start brainstorming the fun really begins! These tops will be great for the race or just a trip to the gym.
Here’s some examples:
- I run my butt off to save my boobs
- More than a handful is never a waste
- Never Stop Fighting
PrivateEyes will donate 30% of all proceeds in the honor of your party’s hostess to a team of her choice, or if you would like to support the PrivateEyes Race Team.
What are you waiting for? Contact me at Margaret@PrivateEyesUndies.com to book a night. Then, invite some girlfriends over, have some wine and raise some money while you raise some hell.
****Orders take 1-3 weeks to fill*****
Meet the Girls
By · CommentsPrivateEyes Undies is all about celebrating the views of women. We feel there’s no better way to promote this on our site than to offer a variety of women an opportunity to share their life stories on our blog.
Introducing…the PrivateEyes Personas…Megan, Kristin, Courtney and Tiffany! Which one do you identify with?
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Name: Megan
Age: 41
Life Status: Leading another strategic planning meeting, thinking about the new guy who really understands me and my life, and making a to-do list for an upcoming birthday party I’m having this weekend.
Roles: Senior Vice-President, mom of three, friend, believes in “letting what happens, happen”
Secret Dream Job: Dancer
Perfect Date: Anything the requires a private plane to get there.
What’s on Repeat in Your iTunes List?
- Lady Antebellum
- Bon Jovi
- Coldplay
Favorite Thing About PrivateEyes Undies: I love that I can have my own private joke and affirmation to think about during the day.
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Name: Kristin
Age: 25
Life Status: Just scored my first major promotion, celebrate life with great girlfriends and I have two dates to balance this week (lucky me!)
Roles: Today – Junior Account Manager, Tomorrow – Director of Marketing; Single and loving it
Secret Dream Job: Wonder Woman
Perfect Date: Something spontaneous that does not feel like a date.
What’s on Repeat in Your iTunes List?
- Akon
- Bob Seger
- Katy Perry
Favorite Thing About PrivateEyes Undies: The messages remind me that I AM as tough as I portray myself to be!
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Name: Courtney
Age: 32
Life Status: Queen of multitasking and delegation both at work and at home; spend the day with friends, laughing about the ways we still keep it hot at home, without having to put on a costume.
Roles: Sales Manager, mom of two little angels, awesome wife, better friend
Secret Dream Job: Ice Skater (Singles)
Perfect Date: Something that my husband plans.
What’s on Repeat in Your iTunes List?
- Courtyard Hounds
- Foo Fighters
- John Mayer
Favorite Thing About PrivateEyes Undies: The Undie Libs come with a set of washable markers, and I am definitely NOT sharing.
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Name: Tiffany
Age: 29
Life Status: Ready to conquer the world in stilettos, close to my family and motivated to dream big by my friends and long-term boyfriend
Roles: Wedding planner, betrothed, but not ready to walk down the aisle just yet
Secret Dream Job: High School Teacher (Art)
Perfect Date: Anything that starts with a spa appointment and ends in a carriage ride.
What’s on Repeat in Your iTunes List?
- Michael Bublé
- Lady Gaga
- Any 90s boy band (*NSYNC, Backstreet Boys, etc.)
Favorite Thing About PrivateEyes Undies: You can customize your own sayings and they have a really cute bridal line that is a hit with my clients!
Look for posts from each of these ladies on our blog soon!
Make a Difference Today
By · CommentsThe fight against cancer goes on. In today’s society, everyone knows someone who has been touched by breast cancer, whether it’s a close friend or dear relative. I have found a way to fight against breast cancer through the Susan G. Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure®. I will be dedicating my walk to my grandmother, Cleo Meeker, who beat breast cancer.
The Komen Race for the Cure is a community event that honors and memorializes breast cancer survivors, co-survivors and those that we have lost to the disease. The Race also plays a vital role in raising funds for research, education, prevention, advocacy and treatment. Each year, over 1.3 million people take part in the Race for the Cure events around the world. My team will be joined by thousands of others October 16, 2010 at Daniel Island.
Would you like to help?
You can support me by making a tax-deductible contribution to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. If you would like to donate, please visit my personal page to make a donation to my efforts. You may also call me with the amount you will be pledging and send a donation, payable to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. All donations must be received by December 1, 2010.
Additionally, you can join me at the event to walk, run or volunteer your time. There are many ways to join in on the fight to end breast cancer forever! You can visit my company page here and our PrivateEyes team page here.
Thank you for supporting the fight against breast cancer!
PrivateEyes and Girl’s Night Out!
By · CommentsIt’s Thursday, so many of us are beginning to think about the weekend. What do you have planned?
Errands…finish that scrapbook…learn how to make a souffle…
Forget about all of that and schedule a Girl’s Night Out (at home) with PrivateEyes! Since we are all budget-conscious, the nights of dinner, drinks, clubbing or a play may be out of our price range. However, a PrivateEyes Undies Girl’s Night Out may be just what you and your friends need to wind down after a long week.
How to plan a PrivateEyes Undies Girl’s Night Out event
Invite some friends and pour some drinks. We take care of the rest!
We will send you a catalog, instructions for hilarious icebreakers and thought-provoking games and sample undies that will give you plenty of ideas to help you customize your very own pair of undies.
When you have the perfect phrase in mind, go to our Home Parties page at http://privateeyeundies.com/home-parties and download the Custom Order Form.
Having too much fun to create a custom undie all on your own? We started the process for you with one of our new lines, Undie Libs! It’s a cute take on Mad Libs, where you complete the phrase however you like!
Our classic 3-pack includes the following phrases:
- How about…
- I’m in the mood for…
- I think you are…
If the ladies enjoy the fun activity, consider creating a Girl’s Night Out custom undie to mark the night’s event. Did you come up with a hilarious inside joke? Maybe everyone wants the same undie with the phrase “Girl’s Night Out 2010″ and their name? It’s totally up to you!
Have questions or need suggestions for your party? Contact us at info@PrivateEyesUndies.com or visit us on Facebook at facebook.com/makeyourstatement. We are happy to help!
PrivateEyes will be at the Latin GRAMMY® Awards
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I am in the Mood For
PrivateEyes just got great news, we will be featured in the Latin GRAMMY ® Awards Guest and Performer Bag. We will be doing a special Limited Edition Spanish version of undie libs made especially for the event! Who better to help us figure out the perfect Undie Lib saying than you our customers. We are under a tight time line, so we will be only running this contest a few days, but we would love your help.
Give us your recommendation for the a great Spanish Undie Lib by Tuesday at 12:00 ET, and the winner gets a special edition Latin Grammy Undie Libs, and will be featured on the website!
Please include the Spanish Version and the English Transaltion
Undie Libs are Fill in the Blank Undies feature fun and sassy expressions that can be filled in with the perfect word that YOU choose. Current Undie Libs include sayings:
I am in the Mood For ________(Verb)
I think you are _______(Adjective)
How about _____ ( WildCard)
Previous Latin Grammy’s Performers and Attendees include
RICKY MARTIN ~ GLORIA ESTEFAN ~ ALICIA KEYS ~ JUANESFANNY LU ~ DAISY FUENTES ~ CALLE 13 ~ SOFIA VERGARA ~ MANÁJUAN LUIS GUERRA ~ SHAKIRA ~CARLOS SANTANA ~ KATE DEL CASTILLOMISS UNIVERSE ~ ALEJANDRO SANZ ~ THALÍA ~ MARC ANTHONYBenefits:• Unparalleled access to A-list talent in exclusive VIP backstage area(Lounge only).• The Latin Market boasts the fastest growing disposableincome levels.BETO CUEVAS ~ EVA LONGORIA~ ESAI MORALES ~DAVID BISBALENRIQUE IGLESIAS ~ AARON DIAZ ~ RUBEN BLADES ~ DULCE MARIA
Yo quiero…a winner!
By · CommentsWe have a winner in our Latin GRAMMYs Undie Lib contest! Congrats to Tiffany Elser of Charleston, SC for her suggestion – “Yo quiero ______”!
Several of our fans suggested this, but her entry was the first. Congrats Tiffany!
A Photo Blog – 2010 Komen Lowcountry Race for the Cure®
By · CommentsGo Team PrivateEyes!
We raised about $1,200 for breast cancer research and had a great time at the event this past weekend!
THANK YOU for your support of us and Susan G. Komen for the Cure!
Victoria Goins and baby Harrison - one of our biggest fundraisers this year! (Victoria, not the baby, LOL)
It was a beautiful day for the run!
All smiles at the Race for the Cure!
We're such a great team that we have our own theme music! That's John Wall (holding Baby Maggie) and Barton Dyson on drums
Pam Wall (holding Baby Eliza) with me! It was a great time had by all.
PrivateEyes Undies @ 2010 Latin GRAMMYs!
By · CommentsWe are presenting a special limited edition undie for the artists at the 11th Annual Latin GRAMMYs…
Our winning submission from our contest was “Yo quiero”! The translation of the undie shown here is “I want to be a star”.
Stay tuned, we may be offering these in limited quantity soon after the event on our website 
We Won’t Give Up the Fight!
By · CommentsWe love our happy customers! Check out this custom pair inspired by our In Solidarity line…
Thanks for sending in the picture, ladies!
King Street Walk – Friday, December 10th
By · CommentsAre you ready for the King Street Walk?
This premier shopping event allows you to purchase high-quality and upscale products at great discounts while promoting a charitable cause. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Center for Women in Charleston, SC. This organization promotes personal and professional success for local women through educational programs on important issues such as emotional, physical and financial health, life transitions, discrimination of all types, multiculturalism and career and business.
Check out the links to all of the boutiques here! Be sure to grab your shopping Passport and visit the PrivateEyes booth to create your very own pair of sassy undies! Passport Holders will have the chance the Make Their Statement! with a free pair of PrivateEyes Undies. They will be able to come up with their very own clever saying on our What Would Your Panty Say (WWYPS) undie. We will provide washable markers in case you change your mind! The best creation may be featured on our website, so come up with something creative!
Handmade Holiday at The Red Drum
By · CommentsGet in the holiday spirit by creating winter crafts this Saturday at the Handmade Holiday event at The Red Drum in Charleston, SC!
Video From the Holiday Lookbook
By · CommentsIn case you did not see our fabulous interview with Jill Martin at the Holiday Lookbook on our home page, here it is!
Photos from the King Street Walk
By · CommentsWe had so much fun participating in the King Street Walk! Here are some great photos from the event…
Proudly displaying some selections from the Working Girl Line!
Look at all the fun items for sale! PrivateEyes is in the center, as usual...
A fun and festive sign for the event
We have a new fan! We love to see our fans at these events
Everyone loves PrivateEyes!
Ugly Undies = Bad Mood?
By · CommentsYep, it’s true!
According to a study that was featured in Consumer Reports by USA Today, the undies that you are wearing are very likely to dictate your mood.
Here are some other interesting findings from the study:
• 27% say their mood is affected by wearing an ill-fitting or unattractive pair of undies
• 10% of women own 35 or more pairs
• 65% buy neural colors, with white being the most popular, followed by black and beige
• Overall, 46% of women say briefs are the style they wear the most often; women ages 18-34 are more likely to wear bikini styles
• 56% of women fold their panties; 27% just toss them in the drawer
• 1 in 10 women admit that they will venture out of the house without underwear
PrivateEyes always has a great pair of undies for you to boost your mood! Go ahead and put on your “Big Girl Underpants” and finish up the rest of this workweek strong!
Big Girl Underpants
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Undies
By · CommentsThis time of year, everywhere you turn, people are making or breaking a New Year’s resolution. Why not make a few resolutions for the one thing that is in closest proximity to you…your undergarments!
Here are a few of ours:
1. I resolve to not use the fact that I have no clean underwear as an excuse to shop for new ones or go commando, unless I really, really feel like it.
2. When doing laundry, I will separate the lights from the darks or use a color-boosting detergent at the very least.
3. I will only wear granny panties when it is absolutely necessary.
4. I will only wear my sexiest pair of panties when it is absolutely necessary.
5. I resolve I will do my best to match my bra with my bottoms, and if I don’t, I will tell myself I am hot anyway.
6. Once my underwear changes into a different shape, I will throw them away.
7. I will rock my PrivateEyes undies proudly!
What are some of your resolutions for your underwear?
Empower Yourself – How to Get Mentored Like a Man
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I recently read an article in the Harvard Business Review that explains why women are still being passed over for promotions, even after working with a very powerful mentor. Here are some of the quotes from the successful women in the article:
Recently matched with a high-level mentor through a companywide program, she had barely completed the lengthy prework assigned for that when she received an invitation to an exclusive executive-training program for high potentials—for which she was asked to fill out more self-assessments and career-planning documents. “I’d been here for 12 years, and nothing happened,” observes Nathalie. “Now I am being mentored to death.”
or even worse…
Amy, a midlevel sales manager for the same firm, struggles with a similar problem: “My mentor’s idea of a development plan is how many external and internal meetings I can get exposure to, what presentations I can go to and deliver, and what meetings I can travel to,” she says. “I just hate these things that add work. I hate to say it, but I am so busy. I have three kids.
The article goes on to explain that women not getting more promotions because we don’t have the same kinds of mentors as men and this mentoring does not create the same career benefits for women as they do for men. This “overmentoring” and hand-holding prevents women from showcasing their skills, resulting in a dead-end career. Even worse, the women who forgo mentors in general are not only are less likely than men to be appointed to top roles, but may also be more reluctant to go for them.
Ladies, it’s time to start getting mentored like a man! Instead of hashing and rehashing your plan of attack, just go for it! Put on your Big Girl Underpants and take control of that high-profile project. Speak up in the boardroom when questions are solicited! Walk right up to the president or CEO of your company and introduce yourself. It’s time for you to shine!
How will you seize the day? Let us know in the comments section!
HERA Pics – Ovarian Cancer Benefit
By · CommentsWe had a great time at the HERA Benefit in December!
The lucky bidder received an Undie Libs Collection from PrivateEyes!
The Mission of the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation is to stop the loss of women from ovarian cancer by promoting Health, Empowerment, Research, and Awareness. HERA also embraces projects related to ovarian cancer awareness and the promotion of symptoms in different communities around the country.
HERA will empower women through educational activities which raise awareness of symptoms and treatment options. By stressing the concept of “community”, HERA will support and empower those undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer as well as women who are healthy.
We just received some pics from the event when our undies collection was auctioned off! Take a look at the album on our Facebook page. Enjoy!
Who Loves You, Baby?
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Welcome to February, the month of love. Many of you ladies will get the surprise of your life this month and become betrothed!
This month is no doubt a popular month for both weddings and engagements. Are you prepared?
You could simply say “Thank you” to your sweetie for putting a ring on it, but let’s cut the crap, he’d rather see your best Sasha Fierce impression in a pair of PrivateEyes Undies!
Lucky for you, we have a Bridal Line and an Undie Libs Line just for such an occasion! We have customizable undies in all sizes, where you can pick a color, style and exactly what you want your pair to say!
You can also choose from our One Hot Mama’s Line, where you can choose from three saucy messages. One being the best mantra for a great marriage: “Happy Wife, Happy Life”.
All you have to do now is plan for your big day and turn up the Beyonce.
Oh, did we mention that shipping is free until Valentine’s Day? You’re welcome…
Forget what Deepak Chopra says, here are little things you can do every day to be happy!
1. Stop Criticizing Yourself. You know the little voice that berates you or tells you what you can’t and shouldn’t do? Yeah, tell her to shut it.
2. Be Nice. Positivity breeds more positivity, so the more you do it, the better you will feel. Try saying something positive about yourself every day!
3. Don’t worry, be happy. Worrying gets you nowhere fast – except to the doctor office for stress. Instead, turn you concern into action and watch your situation improve.
4. You have good instincts, put them to use. Tap into your inner being and trust that you can make anything happen if you work hard for it.
5. Forgive yourself. This a good one. You made mistakes in the past, but the good news is we all have. Take comfort in knowing it is part of self-growth to make mistakes. Learning to forgive is really the most empowering thing you can do for yourself.
6. Be honest with yourself. This ties to the previous tip by having you acknowledge your feelings. Whether you feel good, bad, angry or indifferent, your feelings mean something. They count! Just be careful not to rehash your situation, otherwise, you will be heading to the doctor’s office again.
7. Express gratitude. This is perhaps the simplest one. Say thank you sometimes to people, will ya?
8. Nurture your dreams. Even if you have given up on your childhood dreams to become the next Natalie Portman, that still should not stop you from creating an outlet for yourself. Try taking an acting class or volunteer at the neighborhood theater, for example. The point is, there is always a way to live your dream.
9. Have fun differently. Get in the habit of doing leisurely activities that are uncharacteristically you. Homebody? Go out and socialize. Social butterfly? Stay home sometimes and tap into your thoughts.
10. Just laugh about it. I can’t tell how many people cite humor for getting them through any tough situation. Laughter also boosts endorphins, according to scientific findings. Don’t take yourself too seriously; you will love yourself more!
Inside My Mind….Kristin
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My goodness, I cannot believe how this month has gone by! With February ending, part of me is extremely happy I got through another month at work and the other part of me is secretly feeling overwhelmed.
Here I am, a 25-year-old Junior Account Executive ready to conquer all but I am bit burned out already. My social calendar alone is enough to make anyone dizzy. While I managed to snag my first major promotion, two different dates this week (yay me!) and still squeeze in time for my girls, work is really starting to pick up and I don’t see signs of it slowing down. This cabin fever is not helping either…sigh.
I know! I should plan a vacation this summer; a bikini, Mai Tai, and a fine Caribbean man will certainly be the cure for what is ailing me. I mean, I have not taken a real vacation since undergrad, so I am well overdue.
On second thought, my manager might need my help for that big account and I want to show what I can do with this new account and impress my manager.
Maybe I shouldn’t. Oh, what the heck, I am young, fabulous, and I work hard for what I want. A good vacation may refresh my creative spark as well. Yeah, a week away in sunny Costa Rica will be perfect!
Let me set a reminder on my phone to iChat with my sorors this evening and see if they want to join! Lots of shopping and many new outfits are in order for the occasion. I wonder, which PrivateEyes Undies would work for this trip?
Get to Work with PrivateEyes!
By · CommentsThank the heavens for great girlfriends! Like most members of the female specimen, I find myself lamenting to good girlfriends when times get a little tough in my professional (and personal) life. Luckily for you, your friends here at PrivateEyes Undies have created another companion for you to get you through your hectic work day.
The Working Girl undies are the perfect fit for any body type, designed with sassy affirmations that you can easily apply in your professional world, especially when work gets a little nutty.
This Isn't My First Rodeo - from the Working Girl Collection!
Not even your most annoying co-worker or moodiest boss will be able to hold you back with a pair of these puppies on.
Working Girl undies are made from 95% cotton and 5% spandex, so the only thing you will feel is empowered!
Empower Yourself – Do You Need a Perception Reinvention?
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Do you have a healthy perception of your body?
I recently saw the adorably gregarious TV personality Carson Kressley on TV, and I wondered if his show “How to Look Good Naked” was still airing. On the show, which aired on Lifetime TV, Kressley helps women all over the country accept their body image through a series of exercises and tasks. Television genius, if you ask me.
So, this sparked me to a do a little investigating. Before I knew it, I pulled up the show’s website on Lifetime’s official site, and while perusing it, I found a tidbit called “Do You Need a Perception Reinvention?”. The link was no longer available, which may have answered my original question regarding if the show is still in existence, but I digress.
After a little more sleuthing, I found myself on YouTube where I uncovered some old video footage from the show…
How many women, yourself included, are in desperate need of perception reality check? I’m sure we have all been there a few times as I don’t know a woman alive that does not have at least one thing she would like to change about herself.
So even though I didn’t find what I what I was originally looking for, I think what I found is much more valuable, and I just had to share. I encourage you all to take a real assessment of your body image and then check it at the door, because I guarantee whatever you see in the mirror is nowhere near as good as the real thing. Finally, reality TV doing something good for a change…
Inside My Mind: Courtney
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Ok, three-hour meeting behind me and I totally knocked it out. The client will be absolutely insane not to put me and my team on his new account. We’ve only been preparing for the presentation for the past two months, and I think it showed, but I guess we will have to see. I need to debrief the team tomorrow.
Let’s see, I have just enough time between my 3:30 and 4:30 to research this potential client we are meeting with next week. I don’t see those files my assistant was supposed to have ready for me…sigh. I will talk with her in morning. My goodness, her performance has not been on target lately.
What should I make for dinner? I’ll text the hubby to make sure he picks up some mac and cheese from the store to go with that leftover roast and some more juice for the baby. I can’t believe how I remember all of these things.
So happy it’s almost Friday, the girls and I will finally get to catch up over dinner; it has been entirely too long since we’ve seen each other. Between Brenda’s new daughter and Tamika’s new boyfriend, we’ve all been so wrapped up in our personal lives to connect with each other.
My sweetheart and I could use some alone time as well. Maybe I should take him on a date as a nice surprise; we have hardly spent any time alone now that the little one is going through his “sleep with mommy phase”.
I have the perfect LBD, perfect restaurant and perfect hotel to relax after this perfect evening. What could make this night spectacular? I have this pack of Undie Libs that I have been dying to show off. I think I’ll wear the “I’m In the Mood For…” pair and let my other half fill in the blank. I’d better stop daydreaming and make some reservations!
Party with PrivateEyes!
By · CommentsSpringtime is the perfect time for socializin’. Now that winter is behind us, it is officially time to rev-up your fun factor! Need a great excuse to together with a group of great girlfriends to jump start your spring activities?
Grab a group of your favorite friends, a good drink and prepare yourself for a night full of shopping fun in the comforts of your own home with PrivateEyes. Pick a great theme and go with it!
A bonus for the party host: You receive special discounts on PrivateEyes Undies! Are you excited yet?
For more information about hosting an event download the custom order form below or contact Margaret Bjork at margaret@privateeyesundies.com today!
So, I realize I am always asking all of you what undies are you wearing and when, that I thought it was only fair to share what I was wearing on a big day in my life recently.
On March 1st, I went into labor with my first child. While my biggest concern was having a good and helathy delivery, I did find a little time to pack the appropriate PrivateEyes Undies for the occasion! Since I knew there would be several aspects of the delivery and my new life, I needed a few different sayings to convey the whole story.
It's Go Time! This is me as I check into the hospital. Getting settled in for the delivery.
Since this was my first baby, this was in fact my first rodeo, but I am so glad I had a great team of doctors and nurses! As a fun thank you, and as a sign of the confidence I had in my team I gave the doctors and nurses a pair of "This Is Not My First Rodeo" undies.
Welcome to the world! Introducing Johnny Charles Bjork!
Fake It Till You Make It - This is Johnny as we prepare to leave the hospital, and unfortunately I had to leave the safety of the nurses and doctors, and while they assured us we would be fine, and would be great parents, I knew we would were facing "trial by fire", so I thought the "Fake It Till You Make It" pair expressed the perfect sentiment!
I want to thank Dr. Lynch of Mt Pleasant OB/GYN and the nurses of the Mt Pleasant Hospital, we could not have had a better team!
Spring Clean Your Life!
By · CommentsSpring cleaning can refer to more than just de-cluttering your home…it is a great time to de-clutter your life in general.
Consider these five ways to begin cleaning up your life today!
1. Make room for new experiences
It’s nice to hold on to pleasant memories of the past, but be careful not to let them hold you back from all the bright new opportunities, people and experiences in your future. Instead of holding on to visions of your past, try envisioning what you want in the future.
2. Revamp your appearance
Spring is the perfect time to spruce up your wardrobe. You will be surprised how a new look will give you the confidence to change other areas in your life. Try experimenting with a new haircut, clothes or workout regime to start to change your overall look.
3. Clean and organize areas where you spend the most time
It is easy to get overwhelmed with all this spring cleaning talk, but it might be easiest to start in areas where you spend the most time like your bedroom or family room. Visit local furniture stores to get ideas for creative new ways to store old items.
4. Re-evaluate your relationships If you have been holding on to that toxic relationship – be it a friendship or a significant other
Now is the perfect time to rid yourself of any negative people, especially if you want to fill your life with fantastic positive people.
5. Guard your time
Learn to be more aware of your time. This will help you increase productivity. You only get each day once – write down what you need to achieve in a day, and tick off items on your list as you go. Try to schedule time for yourself to decompress and have fun, too. Life is all about balance.
Which area of your life needs to be cleaned first?
Inside My Mind: Megan
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I am so excited! I am going out with my new love, John. I have not felt like this in a long time. I need to make sure I don’t get too excited just yet. What will be, will be, and with love you never know. Last week he brought me the most beautiful bouquet of flowers. He is so amazing; I hope he is the one.
I have to drop the kids off at their father’s house in time to clean up my messy house and get pretty. The maid is off this week and I CANNOT let John see the house in the state it is in. I also need to get supplies for my friend’s birthday party this weekend. My long to-do list is growing.
I also need to let the team know I will be leaving shortly. I can’t be late for Bon Jovi! I have waited so long for this concert. John said he is sending the driver for me at 8:00 pm. He is just so sweet.
What pair of PrivateEyes goes with my night with Bon Jovi and my new squeeze?
What Day is Today??
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Has your life ever gotten so busy that you forget what day it is? Here at PrivateEyes we have had many days where life gets a bit hectic. That’s why we created underwear just for these situations.
Classic Days of the Week undies are specially designed for your busy lifestyle. Each pair is customizable with your favorite day of the week so you won’t forget! Comes in both briefs and thongs.
Get your set today!
Get A Banging Body This Summer-Without Working Out!
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As summer tries its very best to arrive, everyone is scurrying about, trying their best to get their bodies in top shape to romp in the sun. And while we do encourage a healthy lifestyle, we here at PrivateEyes also recognize true sex appeal comes from within-and a great pair of PrivateEyes Undies.
Sure it’s nice seeing the result of a great workout on your bod, but don’t underestimate the effects on your self-esteem of wearing a great pair of undies.
So this summer grab a pair of PrivateEyes Undies and be sexy every summer day and night and love your body at its peak. The best part of all: no calorie counting, swimsuit, or cardio needed!
Have a happy summer all!
Inside My Mind:Courtney
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Sheila’s wedding is right around the corner and I still haven’t finalized the list for her bridal shower. I cannot believe she is finally getting married. She has been dreaming about this since we were kids and I need everything to be perfect at the bridal shower. I have to make sure to pick up a bridal shower gift from both me and my mother. Shoot…I have to add my mother to the guest list; that makes the number 62, yeesh. That reminds me I have to call the caterer and add more cupcakes to my order.
I know! I’ll get Sheila a pair of PrivateEyes Undies from their new Bridal Line Gift Sets They would be perfect — hot and spicy for her honeymoon night! And I bet no one else will have a gift like it!
Which saying should Courtney choose for her bestie’s undies at her bridal shower?
