Tuesday 29 March 2016

LIFE IN WORLD WAR 2 FOR US LADIES



GOOD MORNING MR GROCER CAN I PLEASE HAVE ....

1 EGG,
2 0Z BUTTER
2 0Z LOOSE TEA,
4 OZ HAM

THANK YOU! THAT IS MY RATION LIMIT FOR THIS WEEK.
 OH YES I NEARLY FORGOT! I ALSO NEED SOME GRAVY BROWNING!!

SIGN MY RATION BOOK TO SAY I HAVE HAD MY QUOTA OF THESE ITEMS PLEASE.

Liliana Casanova CamisoleNow, you may think that the gravy browning was to make gravy?  No not at all!  It was bought, not only to make gravy, but more importantly for rubbing on to your legs!!  This clever little trick made it look like you were wearing stockings and a nice straight line down the back of both legs, drawn with your trusty eye brow pencil, completed your glamorous look! Many women preferred this to the very unfeminine thick cotton, plated with rayon, ugly offerings. Amazing initiative to create sexy accessories!

Parachute silk was like gold as it was used to make your beautiful lingerie, yes ladies your stunning silk lingerie including your knickers! This was coupled with your nightwear and even wedding dresses and of course your romantic bridal lingerie! In fact Gossard assisted in the war effort and turned its production over to making not only bras but also sails for boats, parachutes for airmen and even single seater dinghies!

Even Lady Patricia Mountbatten, who was the daughter of Earl Mount- batten, donated to the war effort by giving the Imperial War Museum a handmade bra and cami knicker set. They were made out of the rare and ‘latest must have’ silk maps material which were squares of fabric showing various maps of different countries in Europe. These were carried by pilots in case they had the misfortune of being shot down over Europe! The front of Lady Patricia’s cami knickers showed the Gulf of Venezia! This is now known as Venice in Italy which lies in the Northern section of the Adriatic Sea and stretches East to the coast of Istria in Slovenia and Croatia.                                                                                                                                                                                                     
Another little tip I want to share with you is if you ever run out of lippy don’t panic you can always take a leaf out of the book of the ladies in WW2 and grab the Beetroot jar and smear the juice on your lips!

The Government used the slogan ‘Make Do and Mend’!

And the ladies in World War 2 certainly used their initiative and also came up with real innovative ideas to create their own sexy lingerie albeit not quite the luxury lingerie we enjoy today!   The Government also advised women to ‘not let standards slip’ as they were worried people would get depressed and morale would be low which in turn may affect the men!! The women in WW2 can certainly be proud of themselves as they did a fantastic job of ‘making do and mend’ as well as ‘NEVER letting standards slip! 



Wednesday 23 March 2016

LOOK AND FEEL GREAT IN OUR BRAND NEW SHAPEWEAR FROM AUBADE



Aubade Hypnodream BODY SHAPING ('Pin Up' Figure Shapewear)

New Invisible range for everyday wear in Rafia or under a party dress in Black Not only giving you a great look but also giving you confidence because you know you look hot!.

Large floral patterns on lace develop into arabesques, giving the range a great look.

This range is created in floral pattern lace and satin fabric.

This body shaping underskirt is easy to pull on and our image shows it positioned over the plunge bra from the same Hypodream range so it accentuates the cleavage - which is very important for us ladies!. It is made from a number of yokes in special body shaping fabric (which gives you extra support). The front  is created in lined lace to ensure that it is comfortable and the sides and back are in a lovely soft satiny fabric with a beautiful lace inlay on the top.

http://www.honeybeelingerie.co.uk/brands/aubade-lingerie/aubade-hypnodream-high-waisted-brief-shapewear.html
  
This High Waisted brief will give you a fabulous ‘Pin-Up’ waist and features a high shape with a silicone strap around the waist for support and a beautiful lined lace front. The back is created in fabulous clean cut satiny fabric for invisibility with an inner lining for shape and comfort.

http://www.honeybeelingerie.co.uk/brands/aubade-lingerie/aubade-hypnodream-underskirt-shapewear.html

Don’t forget ladies when a woman wears amazing lingerie she feels amazing especially when it holds you in at all the right places! xxx

Click here to view our Aubade Range

Thursday 17 March 2016

I KNOW THAT I AM NOT SEEN BUT I AM STILL VERY IMPORTANT – CAN YOU GUESS WHAT I AM?



I KNOW THAT I AM NOT SEEN BUT I AM STILL VERY IMPORTANT – CAN YOU GUESS WHAT I AM?

Yes ladies I am talking about our bras! Really important lots to choose from, I am sure you have noticed, and they are available in every size, colour and more importantly shape and style!
Why is your bra so important I hear you ask? Because it can truly make or break your whole outfit or look!
So taking all the above into consideration how do we choose the right one? 

It seems strange that it is the most important piece of our underwear as a woman and yet since the birth of the bra some of us have still not got it quite right! We are still trying to keep our breasts under control not really understanding what they need.
Your breast shape certainly helps to decide whether your bra fits snug.  Even if it is the right size the style of bra really matters and must compliment our breast shape.
Let me explain some of the  different types of bra there are and also what they can do for you!



Full Cup
The full cup bra is designed to support the whole of the breast and is great for us ladies who have a fuller bust. The straps on these bras are positioned more towards the centre of the cup which reduces the chance of them slipping off the shoulder (which is really annoying as you spend most of the time hitching them up!). This bra is suitable for ladies with breasts that are fuller on the bottom a full cup bra may be the perfect one for you as it will help to shape your breast and give you full support.  


Minimiser Bra
A minimiser bra reduces the fullness of the bust as it compresses and reshapes to make the breasts look smaller. This is done by diverting the breasts down towards the underarm helping the breasts look one or two sizes smaller. The only drawback to this bra is as it fits differently to a normal bra it can be difficult to find the correct size for you. 

Balconette Bra
This bra style got its name it is claimed from when a man looked down from the balcony of a theatre as the bra was not seen only the breast. The balconette bra lifts the breasts to accentuate their look and  is usually padded to enhance the bust size. The bra straps are set wider than other styles of bra to show a wider amount of the breasts. 

Moulded Bra
These bras give your breasts a good full and rounded shape perfect for Tees etc. However the problem you can encounter with this type of pre-formed bra is if the breast does not fit perfectly inside the shape it may pucker which will not be a good look especially after continuous washing. 

Push-Up Bra
A push up bra is designed to give your breasts a fuller look by pushing the breasts upwards.  Most of the designs have wider set straps to direct the breast towards the centre giving you more cleavage. The padding is an oval shape or an L shape or a removable insert which can be gel, foam or even water! 

Strapless Bra
The strapless bra or bandeau has no bra straps hence the name. The construction for this bra is a little different to your regular bra due to it needing to be able to shape and hold your breasts without regular straps. These bras normally have silicone strips both at the top of the cups and at the under-band. It has longer underwiring which envelop more of the breast and is usually padded with shaping panels and can have boning.

Plunge Cup
The plunge cup bra also known as the U plunge is designed with angle cups and an open lower centre frontage. Also the shoulder straps are set wide apart so that the breasts sit together enhancing the breasts so they look fuller.  This bra is not as padded as the push-up. 


The Seamed Bra
The seamed bra is also known as a cut and sew bra and can have up to 4 pieces making up each cup. The more seams the more support the bra gives. It is also known as a 3 or 4 part cup depending how many pieces the bra cups are made up from.  The only drawback to this bra is the seams may show through some clothing.