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| Bridget Bardot: She's all that and a bag of chips. |
Amazing. Bombshell. Fabulous. Showstopper. Heartbreaker!
Sweet nothings, whispered to me by mon amour? Nah, it's just the names of those big-selling bras over at Victoria's Secret.
Speed Chic was intrigued--mostly by the marketing savvy behind Vickie's overt promises. Strap on some spangly elastic and I become--what?--Incredible! Gorgeous! Very Sexy!
Okay. Deal.
So, after a delightful family morning of apple-picking, pumpkin-hunting and goat-feeding, rounded out by a trip to the Tots soccer field with my actual tot (where I was inclined to teach a fellow parent the rules of good sportsmanship, harumph!) and then off to watch my big boy spar with even bigger boys (gasp!) at Taekwondo, I was ready to take a break from my reality and slip into something...pink.
Or cheetah print.
In this month's issue of "Marie Claire", Project Runway's Tim Gunn (the big brother us gals wish we had) suggests one ought to buy the most expensive bra she can afford, and then promises (on page 126) "You'll be amazed by your transformation".
Well, Tim--I love you and trust you and welcome whatever transformation $48 can get me...
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Let's just say, the locals were complimenting me left and right. One mom friend thought I looked, yes, amazing at drop-off (your hair? your outfit?) and an elderly gentleman called me a pretty young girl (I will absolutely take what I can get here, folks).
And the Mr.? Well, after striking a modelesque pose and coyly asking him if he noticed anything different about me, he responded with a typically dude-ish reply:
"Your boots?"
Almost, dear heart, almost.
As president of the Itty-Bitty-Titty Committee I would like to know...where is the bra section for gals w/ no boobs?! Those VS models are not my demographic ;)
ReplyDeleteThe Amazing! VS bra comes in size 32 A. I think the whole point of that darn thing is creating something out of nothing (or nearly nothing). At the end of the day, it's all a bit distracting! Next up--a post about sports bras, 'cause that's what I wanna wear most days ;)
DeleteHey Steph, Does OKC have a custom-fitted bra shop? That seems to be the ticket, as even the VS models aren't their demographic (airbrush, anyone?)
DeleteI'm not sure about a custom-fitted bra shop. I did go to Dillards and hae someone measure me and let her in the fitting room w/ me. I walked away with two bras that I'm still not happy w/ :(
DeleteCheck out the Coobie--it's like a camisole style bra with cups and lace trim. Cute, comfy and cheap!
DeleteI am jealous, I can't wear VS bras because I am one cup too big from the sizes they offer. Working on shrinking these babies. Maybe one day I will get into a VS bra.
ReplyDeleteVS is like playing around in a candy store--if you want something that fits properly as well as being beautiful, find a custom bra shop near you--like www.townshop.com in NYC or It's All About the Girls in Ripon, CA. Let me know what you discover!
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