These days it’s all the rage to celebrate body positivity and parade “plus-size” women around in everything from evening gowns to swimsuits to show how inclusive television has become. This new trend is no accident. A recent study found that 67% of American women are over a size 14 and 65% of American women are…
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Nothing is more relaxing than a bath. The warm water caressing my body, the scents taking me away to my happy place, the gentle motion of the bath kissing my skin, the special bath ingredients working their magic on my joints or muscles, skin or stress level. The quiet. Whatever experience I create for myself,…
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Hosiery has been long been a staple in the women’s wardrobe. I don’t know about you… but the words “hosiery”, “pantyhose”, “stockings”, and even sometimes “tights” evoke this sense of utter despair and frustration deep within the bowels of my soul. Pantyhose dispensed from those plastic eggs traumatized me. I know I’m not alone!…
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In this article, I demystify some classic lingerie pieces – or at least explain the nuances. The keys to what makes each piece different. They are each special in their own way and are made for a completely different function. We use the terms interchangeably because of a lack of understanding. That’s how we end…
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Bra shopping is just as much psychology as it is fitting physical attributes. In Part I, I talked about how advertising messes with us and sets us ladies up for failure. In Part II, I’m talking about how it affects fit sessions and how we can actually be successful together! Here’s where bra shopping…
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Bra fitting is just as much psychological as it is physical.” – April Scotece-Buchanan Part I of II. In part I, I talk about how advertising can negatively alter our perceptions of ourselves and can set us up for failure. In part II, I talk about how I can help you get around that!…
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These 5 quick tips to organize your underthings is all you will ever need to keep in mind in order to look like that classy diva you see in all those old Hollywood movies…or at least feel like one! Sitting glamorously at her vanity getting ready to strut through the day where everyone falls at her feet. Drama…
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Underwire pop out of its casing? While it’s not an ideal situation, it doesn’t necessarily mean that your fav has to be thrown away. Nor does it mean you’ve bought a defective or cheap bra. Its fabric and sometimes that happens. There are a few factors that actively contribute to an increased likelihood that this…
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BOOBS, its a funny word in and of itself. Breasts have more than one use. Baby-feeders (aka BOOBS) sometimes act like a separate entity on your body. In fact, BOOBS are multi-talented. Let me explain…they clearly have a sense of humor, a mind of their own, and the ability to change shape, size and look.…
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Ahh, the rolling bra band. That would make a great touring band name, don’t you think? Ladies, some of our bra bands may tend to roll up on us. I’m not talking about the band shifting. I am specifically talking about the bottom elastic portion rolling up on us. Sure we can attribute it…
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