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Dereon Intimates: Fierce and Fabulous

January 16, 2009 by Krista

The fabulous and fierce, Beyonce, and her beautiful and talented mother, Tina, launched the Intimates branch of the highly successful Dereon label last year. With bold colors and prints, sassy silhouettes, and lots of attention paid to the details, this collection is a must-have!

The fall collection features the Basic group which includes seamless contour bras (cleavage enhancing, demi, and wireless) and matching panties (thong, boyshort, and low rise bikini). Perfectly functional for a smooth look under your daytime looks, yet fun enough to wear on a night out.

In addition to the basics, Dereon Intimates also has its print collection, Animal Lace. Be naughty and nice in this flirty set that combines a spicy leopard print with a sweet, chartreuse lace.

In addition to bras and panties, Dereon Intimates also features sleepwear and loungewear including yoga pants, shorts, sleepdresses, tanks and camis – cozy, comfortable, and sexy.

Dereon Intimates are not only appealing to your eye, but to your wallet as well. You can look sleek and chic (in quality pieces nonetheless) without breaking the bank! Bras retail from $28 – $42 and panties from $10 – $14 at department stores throughout the U.S. and online at dereon.com and HerRoom. Stay tuned for more from the Spring and Summer collections which are guaranteed to please with their bright colors, prints, and patterns, and sexy silhouettes including the Weightless collection featured in Beyonce’s If I Were a Boy video!

Pure Style Girlfriends for Surgery-Free Solutions

February 29, 2008 by Krista

Pure Style Girlfriends is a company whose is devoted to providing inexpensive and simple solutions as an alternative to medical procedures. Look and feel your best using these fashion faux pax solving products. Choose from double stick tape, adhesive strapless bras, bra inserts, breast lift tape and more!

I recently tried the Pure Style Girlfriends Pick-Me-Up Breast Lift-Up Tape. After trying numerous products like this before (with little success), I was interested to see how this brand would work for me. In the past, I had tried adhesive bra cups that taped from the bottom, which left a natural shape to still be desired. So I tried the kind that taped from the top. And still, I was not quite impressed with the shape or lift. So I was curious as to how Pure Style Girlfriends would be different. The first thing I noticed that was different was the Patent Pending tape. Rather than forming cups just below or just above the breast, the tape is designed to lift from underneath. I believe it is this vertical lift that sets this product a part from the rest. I was able to have both lift and shape. While the product is ideally suited for A-D cups, I was suprised at the success I experienced with the product. Additionally, I was impressed with the Pure Style website as it features a quick clip of how to use the tape.

So, check out Pure Style Girlfriends soon. Let us know what you think in our forums. To find a store near you, enter your zip code here, or purchase online at Bare Necessities.

Hollywood Fashion Tape: Fashion Solutions

February 27, 2008 by Krista

Even our favorite undergarments sometimes let us down. Straps that don’t stay put. Bras that don’t give enough oomph. Bras that are a little too thin to wear to the workplace. Well, that is why Hollywood Fashion Tape exists! Now you can know the secrets that the celebrities know to keeping everything in and looking fabulous.

The “Keep Your Clothes On Collection” includes the original apparent and body tape, Hollywood Fashion Tape, Hollywood Tag Tamers, and Hollywood Behind the Seams. The Hollywood Fashion Tape is hypo-allergenic so it is safe to use both on skin and fabrics to keep your straps hidden and tops lying flat. The easy-to-use, 3 inch strips are also ideal for securing plunging necklines and fixing hems. Need more extreme hold? The Red Carpet Assortment may solve your wardrobe problems. In 5 unique shapes (like trapezoids for the sides of your strapless tops and skinny strips for your shoes and spaghetti straps), you will feel comfortable and confident as you walk into any room. Are your tags what drive you crazy? Hollywood Tag Tamers are self-adhesive squares that can be easily applied to tags and keep you cool, sane, and free from annoying tag itch. Each pack contains 24 tag covers in 2 sizes. Tired of dry cleaning your dresses after each wear? Concerned about underarm wetness ruining your look? Enter Hollywood Behind the Seams self-adhesive apparel shields. Easily inserted, these disposable little wonders will keep you dry and in control.

Know a bride-to-be? You might interest her in the Hollywood Fashion Tape “Here Comes the Bride Collection!” Wedding Apparel Tape is perfect for those unique wedding day fashion emergencies. Hold strapless dresses in place. Secure strappy sandals. Keep garters in place. Use the Glamorous Gown Assorment (includes the same shapes found in the Red Carpet Assortment) for the trickiest wardrobe situations.

The “Bodacious Breast Collection” is designed specifically for your girls! Need to be discreet at work or elsewhere? Try the Hollywood Cover Ups Reusable Nipple Concealers. Made of hypo-allergenic silicone, these self-adhesive discs will give you a flawless appearance. Reusable up to 10 times or more, these nipple concealers are unique in that they have a tapered edge that adds to the smoothness of the look. Tired of your straps showing with your favorite racerback tanks? The clear Hollywood Hook-Ups Bra Converting Clip will not only secure straps out of site, but also give you a little extra lift. Also available are the Hollywood Clear Bra Straps and Hollywood No-Shows Disposable Nipple Concealers. Give yourself a boost with Hollywood Extras Silicone Breast Enhancers. These reusable items can be slipped into a bra or swimsuit to give you added volume or cleavage.

While the Hollywood Oil Blotting Sheets and Hollywood Make-Out Mints may not solve your wardrobe problems, but they will keep you fresh and flawless.

Look for all of the above listed products at locations worldwide.

Full Coverage Uplift Bra

August 4, 2007 by Kelly

Victoria’s Secret has announced the introduction of what they claim to be the first full coverage bra with uplift. The bra has their popular Infinity Edge technology, designed to eliminate “visible bra line” and the stretch-to-fit design conforms to your body. Thank goodness for whoever came up with this idea – some women need full coverage and that certainly shouldn’t mean a sacrifice of sex appeal!

Of course, the bra-fitting fanatic in me cannot help but notice (and mention) that the bands on these models are riding up too high. Ladies, make sure your bands are parallel to the floor (or even a little bit lower in the back is good – it hoists you up!). If they ride up, go down a band size! I’ve definitely noticed that Victoria’s Secret models don’t show a well-fitting bra the majority of the time (not even close), nor have their associates correctly sized anyone I know who has gone in for a fitting at the chain. Frankly, it’s disappointing for such a large retailer. Sigh.

Victoria’s Secret can offer some great, trendy products at reasonable prices, but I wouldn’t advise anyone to go in there without having had a reputable fitting at a quality lingerie shop!

Low Beams: “Because Headlights are for Cars”

June 6, 2007 by Krista

Recently in our forums, the question was posed, â€œHow do you feel about headlights?â€. There are differing opinions, some of which vary with celebrity status, about how appropriate (or not appropriate) it is to â€œshine through.â€ (My advice – No. It is not okay to pull a â€œVictoria Beckhamâ€ at work.)

Despite the varied opinions, I think we can all agree that there are times where a little modesty is necessary. Mandolina posted about the fun-shaped and ever so stylish Bristols 6 nippies not too long ago. Looking for another option? Try Low Beams. These innovative nipple concealers, created by the Commandos people (my favorite!), are latex-free and contain an â€œouch-lessâ€ center. Humorously sold on key rings, they can be worn with or without a bra and even under bathing suits! At 5 pairs for $10, itâ€™s a steal!

Headlights not a problem, but need a littleâ€¦enhancement or perhaps a little push me up? Check out Takeouts and Cleavage Cupcakes for a less permanent enhancement option (which these fantastic folks call â€œthe better boob jobâ€). Keep your straps and hems in line with Matchsticks â€“ easy-to-transport double stick tape strips that maintain your modestyâ€¦when you want to!

Find the entire collection on the Her Look site as well as Shopbop.com and Lisa Kline.

Donâ€™t forget to join us in the forums and share your opinions. Because to shine or not to shine, that is the question!