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Dresses-Grecian Style

Posted by on December 6, 2011 at 3:32 pm in Bra
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Media interest will always surround the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.  Sarah Burton, creative director of fashion brand Alexander McQueen, recently attained the honour of Designer of the Year by the style magazine Harper’s Bazaar, after the Duchess appeared top of the ‘Best Dressed’ list.  Media coverage of what the Duchess wears, even the tiniest snippet connected to her clothes, is news for us.

The Duchess of Cambridge recently attended a reception at St James’s Palace with the Duke in aid of the National Memorial Aboretum of which he is the patron.  At the event the Duchess wore a floor-length dress of pale silver, in a Grecian style.

The Duchess’s gown was drawn in at the waist and wrapped over one shoulder. A strapless bra is the perfect  option when wearing a one shoulder dress.  In essence, the Grecian style of dress displays the height and width of the lady but without revealing any further detail.

The Greek period is regarded as between 700-150 BC.  Dresses worn by Grecian women were full and fell in graceful folds.  They could be worn loosely draped, with or without a belt.  The overall effect was a resemblance to a well-proportioned Grecian statuesque column.  The body’s curves were modestly concealed by the expanse of material and rich folds.  When the Grecian lady moved, her every gesture and inclination was mirrored by the movement of the constantly changing folds in her dress.

Woman who has 40HH bra size says she is on the verge of suicide

Posted by on September 26, 2011 at 12:18 pm in Bra
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A woman who has a 40HH bra size says that she is on the verge of suicide. Forty one year old Kerrie Jewell, who is battling to have a breast reduction on the NHS, says that her bra size has been more of a problem than an asset.

Jewell, who hails from Coulby Newham, near Middlesbrough, says she has been taunted and bullied for 25 years because of her large bust. Kerrie says that she has begged a lot of medical experts to conduct a breast reduction surgery on her. She says that since she was 16 years old, she has always wanted to undergo surgery that could reduce her bra size. She also says that she currently collects a disability benefit.

Because of her huge bra size, Jewell says that she suffers from crippling back, shoulder and leg pain and is plagued by sores and abscesses. She also has to pay £50 for specially-crafted bras in her cup size.

Jewell has reportedly been told to lose weight first before begin considered for the breast reduction surgery. She wants to be referred to a plastic surgeon, however. She says that she wants to be “like normal people.”

‘I’m still suffering with my back and shoulders and stooping. It affects my legs as well. I had to lose four stones and I’ve lost that easily. They keep telling me to lose more weight moving the goal posts further and further,” she says.

Posted by on November 1, 2010 at 9:57 am in Bra - Permalink

Plus Size Fashion not important – excuses presented by newspaper

This will certainly infuriate those who are avid supporters of plus size fashion. In the piece written in LA Times, a list of excuses why major fashion retailers and houses are not making clothes specifically for plus-sized women has been enumerated and it will definitely make sense for some but it does give a disappointing view as to how perception is a bit distorted for most.

One of the points stressed in the list is that a number of designers are still struggling in tweaking their designs as plus size women have different proportions and big bras. However, it could be because these designers are taught to design for thin women and they’d rather not care venture on learning to designer for larger ones. It’s also disturbing that it was pointed on the list that though seasoned fashion designers can teach the newbies on how to design plus size fashion dresses, they’d rather not because it requires larger mannequins and larger models.

Actress Teri Hatcher claims bra size grows when filming sexy scenes in hit TV series

Posted by on October 25, 2010 at 1:26 pm in Bra

“Desperate Housewives” star Teri Hatcher reveals that her bra size seemingly grows whenever she films sexy scenes for the hit television series. For the past few episodes, her role requires her to wear sexy lingerie.

The 45-year old actress said during her recent guesting at late night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” that the wardrobe staff were surprised about the bigger bra size which forces them to look for another lingerie item.

Hatcher’s character Susan Mayer has been working as a sexy cleaner for an online site called Va-Va-Broom.com in a bid to earn extra money. She poses as a sexy housekeeper who seductively cleans apartments while she’s being watched by an online audience.

Despite her age, the actress still looked sexy in her lingerie and she doesn’t mind flaunting her body at this stage.

Country singer deals with underwear throwing during concerts

Posted by on August 11, 2010 at 2:47 pm in Bra, Bras, underwear

Country singer Tim McGraw will just have to accept the fact that part of his job as an artist is that he will have to deal with overzealous female fans who could go a bit crazy by throwing underwear at him during concerts.

McGraw is no doubt a female magnet and a few years ago one of the female fans went as far as grabbing his crotch in one of his appearance. This would have enraged him in the past but for now he has become more accepting about these incidents, knowing that his equally famous wife, country star Faith Hill, is okay with it.

In a report by Canadian media, McGraw reportedly received a “shower” of underwear in his recent tour stop in Toronto. The country star was singing “Down On the Farm” when one of the fans tossed a bra next to him. Before he knew it, several others followed suit. Then again, as he was quoted as saying, it’s just part of his job.

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