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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…
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Weight Loss Week Part I: The Skinny on Being Skinny
Read more: Weight Loss Week Part I: The Skinny on Being SkinnyHello Ladies, Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of posts about body image, weight loss/gain, and size discrimination, and as a result, I wanted to dedicate this week toward discussing some of the battles I’ve faced and what helped me…
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Product Review: The Panache Sports Bra
Read more: Product Review: The Panache Sports BraHello Ladies, With the new year right around the corner, many of us often resolve to eat better and exercise more, which means finding a supportive, comfortable sports bra can be pivotal to achieving your goals. Recently, Panache launched their…