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Product Review: The Masquerade Rhea
Read more: Product Review: The Masquerade RheaHello Ladies, The last bra I added to my “out of the house” arsenal was the Panache Andorra which is now being worn on the tightest set of hooks, and the rest of my bra wardrobe isn’t looking much better. …
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UK vs US Bra Sizing
Read more: UK vs US Bra SizingHello Ladies, Because manufacturers employ different bra sizing systems, determining which size to buy quickly becomes challenging and confusing. Recently, I have fielded questions about how US and UK sizing differ which I hope to address with today’s blog. Fortunately,…
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Product Review: The Ahh Bra
Read more: Product Review: The Ahh BraHello Ladies, Former Playboy Bunny Rhonda Shear has made headlines recently with her (self-proclaimed) revolutionary Ahh bra which “enhances your assets, eliminates discomfort and trouble spots, and is perfect for everyday wear. Women of all shapes and sizes will feel…
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High Waisted Underwear
Read more: High Waisted UnderwearHello Ladies, If you saw our fashion previews this past week, you know gorgeous high waisted underwear is a huge trend for most manufacturers with designs subtly nodding to vintage femininity while still providing comfort and even moderate smoothing for…
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Large Cup Size Dilemma: A Plea
Read more: Large Cup Size Dilemma: A PleaHello Ladies, Today, I have a reader question that I want to answer: Hi Erica! I feel like I have disproportionately large breasts for my frame because I wear a 34LL. In the past, I tried the Bravissimo Alana bra…
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The Matching Sets Quandry
Read more: The Matching Sets QuandryHello Ladies, Before I opened a lingerie store, my underwear drawer was a hodgepodge collection of “on sale” underwear which consisted of unique color combinations and prints well past their expiration date on the retail floor. Due to the local…
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Victoria’s Secret is Out: Their Fit Techniques Do Not Work
Read more: Victoria’s Secret is Out: Their Fit Techniques Do Not WorkHello Ladies, On my last excursion to Victoria’s Secret, I was a teenager with zero knowledge about bra sizing or fit. My 38DD hand-me-downs were in tatters with wires poking out the front and lace torn around the cup, prompting…
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Product Review: Panache Andorra
Read more: Product Review: Panache AndorraHello Ladies, Earlier this year, I had some difficulties with Panache that they not only resolved quickly and amicably, but they also wanted to offer me a free set of lingerie for my troubles. When I was first properly fitted…
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Weight Loss Week Part IV: Building Self-Esteem
Read more: Weight Loss Week Part IV: Building Self-EsteemHello Ladies, When I discussed my weight loss journey yesterday, I focused on the dietary and lifestyle changes I implemented, so to conclude this blog series, I want discuss how I improved my self-esteem and body confidence along the way. …
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Weight Loss Week Part III: Losing the Right Way
Read more: Weight Loss Week Part III: Losing the Right WayHello Ladies, Over the course of ten years, I went from being petite and thin without a curve in sight to above average height and plus-size with too many curves to count, and I experienced both sides of the body…
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Weight Loss Week Part II: The Yo-Yo Cycle
Read more: Weight Loss Week Part II: The Yo-Yo CycleHello Ladies, Yesterday I discussed my own initiation into the business of body hate that began with mean-spirited comments slung at women on the thinner side of the size spectrum. Today, I want to continue by talking about the dreaded…