Treating “The Girls” With Respect

Before I start writing about my breasts……
Seeing as I love clothing, am determined to dress more “fashionable goddess” than “just fell out of the wardrobe” and have a mild addiction to all things interior design related, I have decided to accept the invitation to join the Next Blogger Network. I don’t get paid to talk about Next but there are some perks I believe (which I will disclose if I’m offered any) but I do have access to up to date info on ranges, offers and all sorts. I’ll pick and choose info that interests me and hopefully they will interest you too.

Now where was I? Ah, my boobs. To avoid confusion I must tell you that my boobs are actually referred to as The Girls. Recently I took The Girls on a day trip and had them professionally measured and what not for the first time in more years than I care to admit. Previously I was wearing a series of floppy Avon bras that had been washed to death and had lost all support. hardly sexy lingerie! I was wearing a 40DD. It turns out that the reason the girls were getting cross was that they actually belong in a 34FF, it’s no wonder I was flopping all over the place (nice image or what?).
Basically, the moral of this slightly disturbing boob tale is that it is so important to get yourself professionally fitted regularly as your shape does change.

Now that I have a better idea of my size and the type of bras that suit and fit me best I find myself on the lookout for new lingerie that doesn’t sport the “just boil washed” looked. Being a new memeber of the Next Network, I have had reason to browse online and find out more about what is on offer. The lingerie department has not escaped my notice and I am thrilled to have find some fantastic looking bras in the DD-G range.

This Black/Ecru Satin And Lace Padded Bra  is just lovely and is currently on sale for £12. This is actually cheaper than the budget bras I once tried to enjoy and most definitely looks better.

This two pack of fun looking bras cost just £18 and are on the top of my “must encase my Girl’s in” list.

I could waffle on forever about the lingerie range for those with larger Girls and for those who fit the more standard sixe, however I believe the website speaks for itself. What I would hope that you take away from this post is:

1) A reminder to get your Girls properly measured and fitted, they are worth it!

2) The urge to fight the misconception that fun, supportive and good looking bras cost a fortune. Next has something to fit all ranges.

Now, a question for you… what is your favourite bra style? T-Shirt, moulded, plunge?

Dear So and So: April 20th 2012

Dear Fashion World.
Why, when bra shopping, do all of the decent not-too expensive bras have padded cups.
Really? At DD do I look like I need padding?
Steel girders is what I need,
NASA grade anti-gravity technology is what I need,
Padding, I do not.
Love her who can only assume the padding is to keep the *girls* warm in this unpredictable British climate.

Dear Rain

Kieran reminded me of a lovely rhyme to make you go away and come back another day.
It never worked when I was a kid so I’m trying my own version…
“Rain, rain…. piss off!”.
Love her who loves the rain really but not on the school run or for seven days solid.

Dear Taylor
Poor man! First a severe ear infection, then cutting back teeth, then a nasty allergic reaction to the antiobiotics you had for the ear infection leaving you looking like you have measles and more teeth.
You really are having a crap fortnight darling, I hope it gets better soon.
Love Mummy xxxx

Dear Kieran
Well done sunshine, you rocked this week’s swimming lesson. The practicing we’ve been doing has helped!
Just a minor point though…
Telling the little girl in your swimming class there “is no such word as can’t” and “You just need to practice more and you’ll get it” sounds better coming from my mouth to you, than your mouth to someone else.
Love Mummy xx
(Who is hoping she doesn’t get duffed up in the changing room by an angry 4yr old)

Dear Garage
Thanks for letting me book our car in for the MOT.
Thanks (again) for deciding not to ring me as instructed with the result and instead opt to wait to speak to “the man of the house”.
Thanks (read with increasing sarcasm) for sounding shocked when I rang you to see if there was an update and actually talking to me (a woman!) about it,
Thanks (dripping with sarcasm here) for starting the conversation with “Well… there is a fair bit of work to do, it could be costly”.
All the same, thanks (genuinely) for managing to find a way to do it for £300 ish, I expected it to be much more.
Love her who has brains and breasts and hates MOT time x

Dear Council
Sending men with lawnmowers to cut the grass on the Flatts at 9pm at night in the pitch black.
Really? It took me ages to work out what the noise was.
And also, why so late?
Is it cheaper to cut grass wonky at night than straight during the day? If so keep it up and reduce my council tax, if not…. pack it the hell in, it’s annoying!
Nicki
Dear So and So...