Saturday, December 22, 2012

Panache Andorra Review

Hello again dear readers, hope your having a great 2013. This time I wanted to do a review of the Andorra.

The Andorra by Panache is a very soft feeling bra that is sexy. The design on the bra itself is really pretty. Luckily, this is one of the bras that you do not need to hand wash which I can appreciate *even though I always hand wash now*. My only concern about this bra is it looks like it would not hold up well if you have to do strenuous activity and work. I will have to update later about the price.They offered some really neat colors on this bra from what I remember, I wish I had picked up the lagoon one but black goes good with everything :)
- After a few months, I will say the band feels very tight as well, and unfortunately this does not fit me as well as it used to. It is a lovely bra but I feel that Panache bands always run tight compared to some others :(
Support Level-Medium to really good
Price Tag-??
 Washing/Care-Hand washing is probably best but in a lingerie bag shouldn't be too bad on the delicate cycle.
Colors/Design-I appreciate that they offered some nice colors on this one!
Complaints-I am a little concerned about it being used for days where you have to do lifting/working but other than that, its a great bra.
Comments-This one is a really great bra as well that is definately worth picking up. Give it a try, and I am pretty sure you will like it. I like how comfortable it is and if you do gain a few inches in the bust, this wont be a huge deal in this bra unlike some others.
Rating-5/5

Natori Calais Review

Hello dear readers. Hopefully you are having a great Saturday!I have more reviews on the way but for now, I wanted to focus on the Natori Calais. This bra is actually one of my favorites, it is very supportive, and seems to conform to your body. Out of my whole collection, this is one of the most comfortable ones yet. I would argue it is well worth the price, which is 64 dollars. The patterns on this bra are gorgeous and unique, and I would love to see more bras like this. For me, this is one of the bras I have that I always love wearing, and out of my collection, I would argue one of the best. In terms of material-this is probably a bra to be careful with if you are doing strenuous activity. I would say if you are thinking of buying a Natori bra for yourself for Christmas, this is the one to go with.

Support Level-Medium to really good
Price Tag-$64.00
Washing/Care-Hand washing is recommended.
Colors/Design-This is by far one of my favorite designs on a bra. It is really gorgeous
Complaints-More colors would be nice.
Comments-This is by far my favorite bra out of my entire collection. If you need a new bra, and don't mind hand washing, pick this one up right away.
Rating-5/5






Friday, December 7, 2012

Are bras a neccesity for women? (Comments welcomed,)

Hi again dear readers. I wanted to post this about perspective on bras. I want to hear/discuss from my readers if this is possible.

 I know for a fact many women have thought of going bra-less, due to the fact that firstly, an improper fitting one can be agonizing, but bras can be expensive as well. So here is my question, why do we wear them?

I would argue we wear them for multiple reasons. Half of those reasons our for ourselves, but the others are for our society.

 While there is no proof *as far as I know* that not wearing a bra can cause sagging, some people believe that. I personally wear bras to support my bust during harder work days, where I am moving around a lot.

 I have felt the horrors of wearing an improperly fitting bra during heavy activity, and can remember the pain vividly. I wanted to share a story of my own about why bras are really important. I took up the job mowing my family's eight acre property, and I was wearing a flimsy bra (think, the cheap XL/L sports bras that have universal sizing) that did not support me at all. I recall the last part was brutal because the last part I mowed was extremely bumpy, and all that bouncing around was incredibly painful. I would not wish that on anyone.

 I also think that it is socially unacceptable in our culture to not wear a bra, interestingly enough. At least in a retail/professional setting. Think of employers-if they interviewed two busty women, one who didn't wear a bra, my guess is she would not be hired.

So in review-I believe we wear them because we are expected to. I have heard women who don't wear bras in public be called *slobs* and *mannerless*. I also believe they help us when they fit properly *protect us against prying eyes, help support them during our active lifestyle, help us seem more professional*
 I also can understanding not wanting people to be staring at your chest throughout the day *bras help that typically*.

So, my question to my readers tonight is why do you wear a bra? Do you think as women we are conditioned/expected to wear them? Do you wear them for personal reasons or a bit of both? Do you think its acceptable, or unacceptable for a woman to not wear a bra in public?

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Natori Sheer Luxe Review

Hi again. I wanted to post a few new reviews tonight, but this one is my first review of the night. The Sheer Luxe by Natori is a wonderful bra, that is supportive, and has wonderful material. I will say at first, I was worried because I heard/felt the bra shifting/conforming to my breast tissue at work, and I was concerned the bra was ripping as I was wearing it. My current occupation, I put merchandise away at a Pet store, but also cashier. This bra handled my job extremely well, and still is holding up well. This bra is very comfortable, and fits nicely. They offer three different colors, Black and white, red and white, and tan and white if I am not mistaken. This is one of my favorites and is definitely worth the 50 dollar price tag. My only complaint is that the cup actually ends right where the nipple area is, and this makes me a bit nervous when it is cooler outside. The colors are beautiful, and I do not think the photos do it justice. This bra is really comfortable, and I would say a welcomed addition to my lingerie drawer.


Support Level-Medium to really good
Price Tag-$50.00
Washing/Care-Lingerie bag is fine, use on delicate cycle in a lingerie bag is preferred.
Colors/Design-Beautiful, the photos do not do justice.
Complaints: I only wish the cup went above the nipple area, I am a bit worried as the temperatures drop. Otherwise, it fits pretty good. The band seems a bit tight but it may need stretched out.
Comments: I love how sturdy the material is, I was so nervous at first but this is excellent. This is a bra you can be active in,and do not need to worry about tearing.
Rating-4 out of 5