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February 26, 2010

A Professional Bra Fitting is Great for Getting the Right Fitting Bra

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While it’s quite easy to buy the right size knickers, the same isn’t true of bras. An ill-fitting bra isn’t only uncomfortable; it can lead to back problems. Despite this, few women know how to take their bra measurements properly - which is why so many end up with uncomfortable underwear and backache.

Few stores offer a professional bra fitting service these days and many people prefer to measure themselves. Even fewer sell bras that actually conform to the measurements stated on the labels. A poorly made bra is as disastrous as a poorly fitted one, which is why it’s essential you buy your underwear from a good lingerie specialist. Once you’ve found one, it’s essential you have a professional bra fitting, before you ever start thinking about the style or colour.

Your breast size may fluctuate with hormone levels, so avoid being measured just before a period. (Some women buy two bras, one a cup size bigger, so they’re comfortable throughout the month). When you’re measured, the assistant will take two measurements or you can easily do this yourself. The first is the under bust measurement, taken just below your bust, around your ribcage. This tells the assistant your bust size in inches. The second, over bust measurement is taken round your chest at the fullest point. The difference in inches is read off on a chart to give the cup size.

It can be a good idea to take two or three measurements over the course of a month before buying your lingerie. This will give you a true average. After that, you can buy a bra that will safely match your knickers.

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February 16, 2010

HOLY FIT! BRITISH FASHION DESIGNER LAURA LEES LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRTS FOR FREYA LINGERIE

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Lingerie specialists Freya, announce the launch of a new limited edition collection of Laura Lees t-shirts to celebrate the release of their new educational bra fitting campaign - ‘Holy Fit’. Going on sale from March 2010 priced at £25 each, all the proceeds from the t-shirts will go straight to the Genesis Appeal, the only UK charity entirely dedicated to preventing breast cancer.

Inspired by the reaction many girls and women have when they walk out of one of Freya’s fitting rooms for the first time, the ‘Holy Fit’ campaign has been created to educate young girls and women about the importance of wearing a correctly fitted bra and the difference it can make to their body confidence. Not many people realise that owning a correctly fitted bra can not only change your entire body shape but it boost your self confidence too.

More importantly, wearing ill-fitting bras that do not offer the correct support can cause health risks. Not only can the lack of shape severely drop confidence levels, but physically your body can suffer from back and neck pains, bad posture, scarring underneath the breast and much more.

Laura Lees, whose trademark embroidery has featured in collections by Giles Deacon, Luella Bartley and who has produced one of Topshop’s best selling summer dresses, has created an affordable and stylish collection of bespoke t-shirts exclusively for Freya. The chic t-shirts are inspired by the latest fashion trends and Laura’s personal Freya bra fitting experience. In this season’s hottest styles, the ‘Holy Fit’ range contains five designs including Tattoo Girl, Hearts and Roses, Measured Girl, Brazier and Rose Girl, so there is a print to suit everyone, whether you’re a girly girl or a rock chic!

Even more excitingly, Laura has personalised 10 t-shirts from each design with her classic heart embroidered signature, which will be sent out randomly to a few lucky customers.

Inspirational textile designer Laura Lees comments “When I was approached by Freya it was an easy decision to be involved in this campaign. The message is vital for young girls, I myself wasn’t fitted properly for a long time but now that I have, I can’t believe the difference a simple bra has made to the way I look.”

Laura continues “This collaboration gave me a brand new design challenge and I wanted the t-shirts to be totally unique and bang on trend, so they will appeal to all girls.”

Ann-Marie Manley, Head of Marketing for Freya says, “Nearly 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size and don’t realise the implications this can have on their breasts, appearance and posture. We hope that Laura’s designs will educate girls about the importance of wearing a correctly fitted bra in a fun and fashionable way. We are delighted to be raising money for the UK breast cancer charity the Genesis Appeal with this worthwhile campaign.”

Designer Laura Lees
At Freya they understand that one size does not fit all and that every woman is different in terms of her size, shape, taste and even how she feels! They are dedicated to producing some of the most fantastic, colourful and fabulous fitting lingerie and bra-sized swimwear around. The whole range of gorgeous lingerie starts at a tiny 28 inch back size and goes right up to a voluptuous J cup.

As with any limited edition collection there are only 60 t-shirts available in each design, so for those who want to get the hottest look this season, visit the campaign website www.theholyfit.com to buy your favourite design.

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February 11, 2010

Are Men Good At Choosing The Right Underwear For Women?

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This Poll is sponsored by Leia Lingerie

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February 9, 2010

Do British have a sense of style?

Filed under: Fashion trends, Uncategorized — Tags: , , , — admin @ 10:22 am

British taste in style is a somewhat acquired taste, like with the Japanese;

As a matter of fact, London is one of the only places in the world where you can punk, gothic and posh in the same area. Even your grandma could have her hair dyed pink and it wouldn’t shock anyone.
With this said, London is considered one of the trendiest and fashionable cities in the world.
So thumbs up to fashion but how does the British sense of style tally up against other areas of aesthetic appreciation? Home decor for instance? Let’s be honest, not as well. Exhibit A: The Royal Family

So let us paint a picture of the traditional British home decor. Over to the left there is a lovely wall hanging plate
providing a reminder of our biggest loss since Robbie decided to leave Take That. Anybody for a cup of tea in an exclusive Prince Charles mug? Milk, and two sugars please.
Come sit and enjoy your tea here on our well-worn brown sofa and enjoy, whilst taking in the sites of this revolutionary design style. Ooh this is going down a right treat, cushty!
So does British sense of style transcend to the home? In the words of Les Dennis “Our survey said…..YES!”
What you call tacky contributes to that homely cosy feel you can’t get anywhere else. Take for example the union jack printed accessories. All over the house, and you are borderline football hooligan, but in proportion you are subtley displaying patriotism whilst being accommodating to guests. Can’t do more British than that can you?
Just remember, it is all about moderation. You don’t want to go crazy and end up with this;

The union jack is the great British symbol, and we all know we are in England with the bad weather and soppy morning attitude. We don’t need it painted on houses to help confirm our location.
Why not the union jack cushion? When you think about it, it can go with everything and pretty much everywhere (on your couch, on a chair, on your shelves or even on your bed!).
It defies design convention and adds that sense of fun and quirkiness to the home. Plus, it gives you something to grip with nerves during England’s inevitable penalty shoot out in the quarter finals of the World Cup.
All this excitement is too much. Where is my prince Charles mug, I need a cuppa!

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February 3, 2010

The benefits of organic clothing

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Everyone knows that the term ‘organic’ means something is better for the environment, but often the specifics are unclear or just how much ‘better’ something is for the environment isn’t known. With organic fashion however, the statistics speak for themselves and its impact on the environment is obvious.

In the fashion industry, many third world farmers use pesticides to treat their cotton. So much so, that according to figures released from the World Health Organisation (WHO), 20,000 people die every year from pesticide poisoning in third world countries. Organic fashion is made without the use of these pesticides, so if everyone wore organic fashion, 20,000 fewer people would die each year. That alone should be enough reason to wear organic fashion items.

Eco fashion also applies to the way that animals are treated on farms in the production of materials, such as the sheep that provide wool for clothing. In ethical fashion, the sheep are treated well and are raised organically, without the barbaric processes often used on non organic farms. The same applies to leather, where the animals are raised organically – although organic leather is in much shorter supply than organic wool.

Eco fashion isn’t just a label; it means that no chemicals have been used in the creation of ethical fashion items. It means that animals have been treated fairly and have led a good life. It means that the risk of farmers contracting pesticide poisoning is nullified, reducing the death rate among third world workers.

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Why do we love retro so much?

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Things were always better in the old days. That’s the sentiment that most of us believe, and usually find ourselves telling younger people at some point in our lives, no matter how much we tried to convince ourselves when were younger that we wouldn’t.

Music was better, TV was better; films were better and generally everything was better when we were younger. Of course, that’s not something that is exclusive to people living in this day and age. People have always harked back to seemingly better times, even in ancient Roman literature, references can be found to people yearning for the ‘good old days’.

It’s not the old days that were better, it’s that we were younger and things from those times remind us of how we were. This is why retro gifts are such a great idea. When you give a retro gift to someone, such as an old game that they would have played with when they were a child, or an old fashioned item that they would have had in their home, you’re giving the gift of memories. Nostalgic gifts such as these remind people of simpler times, happy times, and times when they were young and care free and had a lot to look forward to.

We love retro gifts because they remind us of our youth. They remind us of how we used to be and of friends and family members who may no longer be around. Nostalgic gifts offer so much more than just the gifts themselves; they trigger the emotion of nostalgia.

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Retro fashion for 2010

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We all love a little retro fashion from time to time, and when it comes to nostalgic gifts from days gone by, what could be better than items of clothing, or clothing accessories from a more extravagant and stylish time?

For example, even in nightwear, yesteryear’s fashion was more tasteful and luxurious than it is today. For women, there are dressing gowns from the Victorian era, with their elaborate flowing trains and their lines, or perhaps an even more elaborate Art Nouveau satin kimono. Retro gifts such as these make you realise just how luxurious fashion used to be, as opposed to the styles we see today.

The same can be applied to men’s nightwear, as stylish nightshirts that flow down to the knees can be bought as nostalgic gifts. They can be purchased in tartan or stripes, depending on the inclination of your man.

One of the most extravagant fashion styles of the 20th century was inspired by Art Deco, and as such there are many Art Deco items available that make excellent retro gifts. For example, what woman’s handbag collection would be complete without a 1920’s inspired Art Deco handbag? The twenties decade was known for its style, and 80 years on the fashion is still just as stylish today.

One of the fashion accessories of days gone by that we rarely see today is the handkerchief. Handkerchiefs make excellent retro gifts, and they can be bought to match any outfit – perfect for when a gentlemen needs to offer a lady a clean handkerchief.

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Best hot drinks for January chill

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Christmas 2009 gave us one of the worst winters we’ve ever had in the UK, with seemingly endless snowfall and icy conditions on the roads. The weather meant it was better for many of us to stay indoors, with the fire on and firmly hold on to a nice warm drink, while other people went outside to work or to build snowmen.

So what are the best drinks to enjoy during the winter, while you sit by the fire and look at the thick blanket of white snow on the ground?

In Britain we’re known as a nation of tea drinkers, and that is one stereotype that we’re comfortable with. A good hot cup of tea certainly serves the purpose of keeping your toes warm when it’s too cold to go outside. There are also a wide range of teas available to drink, rather than just the usual brands that you see advertised on TV by monkeys and men with flat caps.

If tea isn’t to your liking, you could always stay indoors with a good, strong coffee. Many people find that a cup (or usually mug) of coffee is the best way to start the day, whether it’s snowing or not.

Perhaps the best drink for staying warm in winter is hot chocolate. A tall mug of hot chocolate, filled with marshmallows and sprinkled with chocolate flakes, is the ideal way to sit out the cold weather. There’s no need to venture outside, so long as you have an ample supply of marshmallows on hand.

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