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Camilla Belle Bares Her Ruffly Bra - Totally Fab or Too Much?

Hannah Weil — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:44:39 PST

Last night, Camilla Belle walked the red carpet for the LA premiere of From Prada to Nada in a Jason Wu tux, and while you might suspect that a pantsuit would be a pretty covered-up option, there was one area in particular left quite exposed. Opting for a nude-hued, ruffly bra top as an alternative to the more typical, midriff-covering kind, Camilla follows in a line of fashionable faces like Zoe Saldana and Chloë Sevigny who have also opted for the peekaboo bra effect on occasion. It's a bold look, but if anyone could pull it off, it just might be Belle - what do you think?

Link Time - The History of the Wonderful Bra

TresSugar — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:30:19 PDT

Take a look at the 100-year history of the bra - College Candy
Is man makeup on the rise? - Lemondrop
Can you sacrifice too much for your boyfriend? - The Frisky
Tips for amazing phone sex - Glamour
Using prayer to prevent cheating - YourTango
Postpartum body surprises many women don't expect - LilSugar
How do guys feel about a shy woman? - GuySpeak
How to make your anxiety productive - Huffington Post

Simply Fab: Barely There Bandini

FabSugar — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:00:22 PDT

When things get hot, I shed layers and bare some skin. However, in low cut, strapless, or cutout styles, I'm not always comfortable going bra-less - there's a time and a place, but most often it's a necessity. So, for those who don't want to compromise skimpier styles for fear of your bra peeking through, I suggest you meet Barely There's Bandini ($24 for two). It's seamless with shape-to-fit technology, and straps can be hidden or repositioned to take you from strappy to one-shoulder to strapless, just like that. Besides the five sizing options, you get two for just $24 and the cute colors can be layered up and swapped out for custom support and custom styling.

Happy Birthday Bra: What Was Your "First Time" Like?

TresSugar — Wed, 26 May 2010 13:30:32 PDT

One hundred years ago 19-year-old socialite Mary Phelps Jacobs tied two silk handkerchiefs together to make the modern bra. If it weren't for her, our memories of buying our first bra, a venerable right of passage for any girl, might be replaced by the even more traumatic experience of trying on our first corset. No thank you!

In honor of the undergarment's centennial birthday I want to know: do you recall getting your first bra? Was it totally embarrassing, sort of exciting, or both?

George's Girl Elisabetta Canalis Models For Cavalli Underwear - Super Sexy or Ugh, Too Much?

Molly — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:23:29 PST

George Clooney's girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis is the new face, or should we say body, of Roberto Cavalli underwear. Lately she's been spending most of her time on the arm of Mr. Clooney, but apparently she has time for her own projects as well and shot this in London in November. While this is a little less racy than some other recent photos, it still doesn't quite fit what we were suggesting for George's 2010 resolution. All that said, she certainly looks great in next to nothing. So what do you think about George's girl Elisabetta Canalis modeling for Cavalli underwear - super sexy or ugh, too much?

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Photos Courtesy of Roberto Cavalli

Is Your Underwire Bra a Breast Cancer Risk?

FitSugar — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 03:00:51 PDT

Teaching at a yoga studio means I meet a lot of free-spirited folks. One student told me she stopped wearing underwire bras because she heard they can lead to breast cancer. This idea has been circling around that wearing a bra all day compresses the lymphatic system of the breast, resulting in accumulation of toxins that cause breast cancer. Just about every woman I know wears a bra, and most opt for the ones with supportive underwires, so are we all at risk?

To find out

read more. Here are some reassuring words straight from the American Cancer Society.

"We do not know of any epidemiologic studies published in scientific journals that suggest bras directly contribute to breast cancer risk or that lymphatic compression by bras might cause breast cancer. "

Another fact to chew on. If wearing an over-the-shoulder-boulder-holder was linked to an increased risk in breast cancer, statistics would have shown a drop in breast cancer diagnoses in the 60s when most women were burning their bras and going braless. But stats didn't drop. So wear your push-ups, underwires, demi cups, and sports bras without fear, especially if not wearing a bra is not an option for your girls.

I Don't Buy It: $59 Brassage Bra Prevents Breast Cancer

FitSugar — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PDT

We all wish there was a cure for breast cancer since almost 200,000 woman are diagnosed with it each year. Wouldn't it be great if the cure was as easy as getting dressed in the morning? That's the notion behind the Brassage - a bra that massages your lymph nodes while you wear it. It's based on the patented LETflow Technology, a design by chiropractor Dr. Jayson Sher, which involves bumpy side panels on the bra that massage the lymph nodes. This "enhances the body's natural breast cleansing flow" and releases toxins, thereby making the breast tissue healthy. Christina Erteszek (daughter of famous lingerie designer Olga) loved the idea so much that she started manufacturing the Brassage. She claims it's not a cure-all for breast cancer, but it "helps relieve possible infection and disease." Hmm. While we all wish this bra was the answer, there's absolutely no medical research to back up the fact that massaging toxins out of our breasts will prevent breast cancer.

To see the video interview from Good Morning America questioning the claims made by the Brassage

read more. It's wrong to suggest to women that something could help prevent such a serious and life-threatening condition such as breast cancer. Thankfully though, now that some light has been shed on the Brassage and it's non-medical claims, Intimate Health has stopped manufacturing it.

Do Tell: What Was Your First Experience With a Bra Like?

DearSugar — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:00:00 PST

After reading your great comments on my post last week about first periods, I got inspired by Nancita to ask another personal question - what was your first bra experience like?

Puberty happens at different times for all of us, but whether you were an early or late bloomer, this right of passage into womanhood is definitely another memorable adventure we've all experienced. So ladies, do tell, what was it like when you bought your first bra?

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Does Wearing a Bra Cause Breast Cancer?

FitSugar — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:00:00 PDT

I know it seems crazy, but there's a rumor buzzing around that wearing a bra regularly can cause breast cancer, and that underwire bras are the worst culprits. Some folks worry that wearing a bra all day compresses the lymphatic system of the breast, resulting in accumulation of toxins that cause breast cancer. Just about every woman I know wears a bra, so are we all at risk? It doesn't make sense because men can get breast cancer too, and they don't wear bras. At least I don't think so.

Here are some comforting words straight from the American Cancer Society: "We do not know of any epidemiologic studies published in scientific journals that suggest bras directly contribute to breast cancer risk or that lymphatic compression by bras might cause breast cancer. "

So there you have it. Good thing too because the idea of going bra-less all the time doesn't sound too comfortable to me. Could you imagine running without a bra? I'm a huge fan of supporting whatever you got, and I'm psyched to pass on the info that wearing any kind of bra doesn't increase your risk of breast cancer.

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Dear Quiz: What Is the Average Woman's Bra Size?

DearSugar — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PDT

Even if you aren't a lingerie girl per se, a bra is mandatory if you're at all endowed in the chest area! Of course, women come in a myriad of sizes and shapes, but Glamour magazine has come up with the average woman's bra size. Can you guess what it is?

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