Spring Collection Lingerie from Bravissimo

Posted on March 8, 2013 by stylebyladyg

Spring Collection Lingerie from Bravissimo

Looking back on my years of ill-fitting bras, too padded, hurt my shoulders, spilling out, no support, too tight, cups too big, cups too small. I have been measured by more underwear assistants in department stores, underwear shops including Marks & Spencer’s (I dont know any english woman who doesn’t get her knickers from M & S). My size apparently ranged from 32B to 38C at one point. How could it be that one store measured me at 36B and another a 38C?

Of course your body changes over the years particularly, puberty, pregnancy and the latter years. So it is important at any time that a woman has the right fitting bra, not only for comfort but badly fitting underwear effects what you wear on top, whether it be a blouse, shirt, jumper, tee or dress.

Fortunately I found a lingerie shop in a small town where I worked. They stocked beautiful underwear/swimwear brand names such as by Berlei, Fantasie, Freya and Lepel . Although more expensive I realised spending a little more, meant comfort, support and actually looked great. After moving areas with my job I was once again searching for well-fitting underwear.

Along came Bravissimo. Actually, I have to give credit to my daughter for the find. We both shopped at their Leeds store in the Victoria Quarter. I still go back to the store when I am in the UK. At last, no more sagging boobs – well menopause is another story.

Plus:

Mail order with prompt delivery
Expert fitters & assistance
A wide range of beautiful lingerie, swimwear, nightwear and strappy tops
Their sister company Pepperberry Womens Clothing lIne. Designed with your boobs in mind .BravissimoPepperberry
Now they ship to the USA!

I treated myself for my birthday last month to a new bra and pants set.

All boxed up and shipped out

The salsa collection from Fantasie in charcoal. Bra £29.50. Pants £14. An alternative to black I thought for a change.

Shop the spring collection from Bravissmo - you won’t be able to help yourself.

Here are a few taster sets for you.

Betsey Bow Bra 50′s inspired £29 matching briefs £14 shorts £16Alana Balconette Bra in zesty Lime £26. Available in other colours. Accompanied by either shorts, briefs or thong from £12 – £16

Moulin Rouge Padded lace bra £34 with matching briefs £14 or shorts £16Loretta Bra by Panache £32.Underwired balconette bra available in black or white. 2 hook fastening in D-G cups. 3 hooks GG-K

What’s in your underwear drawer?

Look great in your clothes with the right underwear. Shop the Spring Collection from Bravissimo

When was the last time you shopped for lingerie?

Spring Collection Lingerie from Bravissimo

Add a Little Sparkle to Your LBD with Baubles, Bangles & Beads

Posted on December 31, 2012 by stylebyladyg

Add a Little Sparkle to Your LBD with Baubles Bangles & Beads

You don’t have to spend a fortune on a little black dress. Every woman should have at least 1 LBD in their wardrobe. Go check out the sales if you don’t buy anything else this year, a little black dress is an essential wardrobe item.

Add a little sparkle to your LBD not just for New Years Eve ladies, but for all occasions.

This LBD I picked up last year in the Ann Taylor – LOFT sale for $25. Note the little piece of lace across the shoulders.

Serious bling here. This necklace was from Debenhams UK. The dress comes alive and seriously doesn’t need anything else. I adore this – it’s almost like a mayor’s chain!

Dress a LBD up or dress it down. Above necklace from zara (recent)

Gold necklace from Mikey (old)

These are some other personal pieces from my jewelry box.

My Grandmas Glass bead necklace, note the clasp – although I think there are a couple of pieces missing, I doesn’t matter.

My hubby bought me these pearls for Christmas 2009 just before we got married.

A girl must have Pearls!

Hair embellishments.

Christmas present from my hubby. A gorgeous Michael Kors bangle.

Spoilt for choice? There are other ways to brighten up a LBD, scarves, glitzy jackets, sequined cardigans, metallic sandals, ritzy clutch bags oh and don’t forget the earrings! Have a great evening!

Add a Little Sparkle to Your LBD with Baubles Bangles & Beads

Happy New Year!

The Winter Sales Have Started.

Posted on December 23, 2012 by stylebyladyg

The Winter Sales Have Started.

A perfect time to hit the shops & stores. Why? because the sales have begun in earnest. That special dress or winter coat, those sky scraper heels or knee-high boots that you have had your eye on, but unable to afford. The winter sales could change all that and put those lust after pieces within your grasp.

Diesel, Zara, Madewell, Club Monaco, JCrew, Aldo…………….and so much more including the department stores. Bargains around every corner, just in time for New Years Eve. Discounts, reductions, closeouts, buy one get and second purchase at half price. Too much temptation?

Party dresses in abundance, metallics, embellishments, sequined or feathers. Time to glam up ladies and gentlemen.

What are you waiting for?

I don’t know about you but I am taking my christmas monies off to the sales. Will let you know what bargains I snaffle later!

Shopping in London – What Was in the Selfridges Bag?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by stylebyladyg

Shopping in London – What Was in the Selfridges Bag?

During our whirlwind visit to the UK – and believe me it was pretty hectic. I just had to get in a little retail therapy.

It just wouldn’t be the same going back to the US without a trip to M & S for some everyday undies now would it?

However, first a rainy day on Oxford Street. I was looking for some boots, but honestly did not know whether I wanted, knee high, calf or ankle length. What I did know was that I was looking for something low heeled or flat even. I was also on the prowl for a pair of flats, my black patent ballerinas from Mode in Pelle on South Molton Street had certainly seen better days.

After a consultation with my personal stylist, aka my daughter Jemma, we came to the same conclusion that the best choice would be ankle boots.

As per usual Oxford Street was heaving. We made our way to Selfridges and the shoe/boot department. There were shoes and boots strewn everywhere, the displays were being decimated by frantic shoppers.

I spied a couple of pairs of boots that may have passed the criteria test, but nothing that really shouted out to me come and buy me!

So next stop the Topshop concession in Selfridges. Immediately I felt an attraction to a couple of pairs but one in particular. Did they have my size?

ALSO – Pull on metal toe boots £80 with a 10% discount £72

Now these aren’t my normal style, but……for day to day running round – just perfect. A kind of quasi western style meets Chelsea boot, soft tan suede and polished black leather and metal toe. Shop www.topshop.com

An absolute bargain. What do you think?

On to Zara where I snapped up a pair of wax-coated denim jeans in bottle green £35.99

Blouse with studded shoulder in Ecru and Blue £29.99. I chose a subtle dusky pink/fawn colour. Zara

If only the rain would stop I could have been in the mood to shop a little more!

As for the flats – Selfridges didn’t have my size, I tried on a size smaller but it was like cinderella’s ugly sisters squeezing their foot into a glass slipper - Obviously It was not meant to be.

But hey what do I see online here in the USA?

Carvela/Kurt Geiger ‘Hearty’ metallic flat £39 or $60. www.kurtgeiger.com/brands/carvela

So cute……wear with a pair of wax-coated pants/ jeans or a pair of classic trousers.

Should I add to my shopping basket?

Window Dressing at Selfridges of London

Posted on November 25, 2012 by stylebyladyg

Window Dressing at Selfridges of London

After landing at Heathrow last Thursday, we had a plan to meet up with my son, daughter and her boyfriend to spend some quality time with them, (more on our adventures in another post). On the agenda was of course a trip to Oxford Street for a little Christmas shopping.

It maybe raining cats and dogs but it didn’t stop the crowds from taking advantage of the many discounts and traffic free zones across Oxford Street yesterday.

Accompanied by my daughter, her boyfriend and a slightly reluctant husband, we headed for Selfridges.

Hubby is not a shopper – however, he managed to surf Selfridges from top to bottom plus a couple of high street stores including Topshop! Life is full of surprises

All the major high street stores were offering incentives to shop yesterday including Selfridges of discounts between 10 and 20%.

I love the Christmas decorations on Oxford Street, every year there is a different theme. This year it seemed to be Mary Poppins.

Window Dressing at Selfridges of London is always spectacular.

Paying Homage to Marc Jacobs

Like a somewhat drowned rat, I had my Selfridges bag….what’s in the bag…you will have to wait and see!

If you want to avoid the crowds then shop online www.selfridges.com but you will miss out on the Christmas Lights.

Where to next? we are meeting our significant others on Carnaby Street – they retired to the pub out of the rain! Christmas cocktails please waiter.

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