Happy Mother's Day

 

Mom is like the Center of a Carousel.

Mom makes the World Go Round.

Mom is the:

Go to Gal

Confident

Rescuer

Protector

Sympathiser

Creator

Educator

Event planner

Chef

Nurturer

Mom cares for her:

 Children     

Partner

Parents

Friends

Co-workers

Pets

Today is our turn to care for her.

How nice to have an official day to remember Mom and celebrate her. Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms. Enjoy your day with your Mom today.  I am planning to!!

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Free Draw - Plus Size Lingerie - #1 of 6 Giveaways

I am Back and ....I want to Welcome You Back...

I have been away from blogging for 6 months. I have missed the research and involvement. I have been hesitating to jump back in and finding it difficult to choose topics...... so I have chosen to host 6 free giveaways of plus size lingerie. I will offer one item every 2 weeks. You are welcome to enter one or all...

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Draw Date: May 17th, 2013




Granny Panties gone Wild hand made for plus size curves. Look at what they have to offer:
#1: available from size lg to 8xl

#2: ultra thin nylon spandex for comfort and no added bulk

#3: low cut leg for vintage appeal or old fashioned basics

#4: Full coverage over the tummy

#5: Picot elastic for added stretch without cutting the legs and a touch of feminine lace.

#6: Additional shaping over the butt to cup and shape
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Introducing Hand Made Bridal Garters - Plus Size by Karen Reta

As wedding season approaches all brides start the hunt for a beautiful garter. Sounds simple but it never is. Most garters are made one size fits all. If you are a plus size shopper you will know that one size never fits all.
Karen Reta has created this line of gorgeous garters just for the curvy gals. The styles are soft and romantic using gorgeous materials, laces and ribbons. She carefully hand makes each piece.
The first design above  is called Vintage Treasure. It is made from vintage silk and coffee died for a soft, warm, antique look. The light lace drops below the silk band for a soft skirted effect. Two ribbon roses complete the romantic garter.
The White Swan Garter. Soft satin ruffles are the base for this pure white garter. Gentle netting adds soft detail with feathers and a rose for the final touch.
These can be worn over a white stocking, panty hose or an a bare leg. This garter can be the final item in the bridal trousseau. Absolutely gorgeous!
Karen Reta has spent many years as a custom dressmaker using old world European techniques. Karen promises these to be the first of many styles to come. I look forward to it...

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Plus Size Beauties from the Past

I adore Vintage lingerie. I don't know if it is the styles of the lingerie or the photographs themselves. There is such an innocence of the times there. I can see a sophistication and worldliness in the photos yet it still has innocence.

I admire the time given to adding details just for pure enjoyment. The details and adornment serve no purpose except to please. The fabrics available were so limited at the time. I admire the innovative use of simple materials to create complicated undergarments.

Enjoy a little stroll through history with these women captured in time. I can't help wondering who  they were and what their lives were about. These are some of my favorite old pictures......

  

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Industrial Lace Fence

Lace has so many uses in fashion, home decor, religion, sleepwear and lingerie. I have never seen it used as a fence and I love it.

The Dutch design firm Demakersvan was challenged by the University of Philadelphia’s Design Center, in 2009,  to create fencing based on their collection of historic Quaker lace.

Philadelphia was the largest American lace producers through the 1930’s. Quaker lace was machine loomed and became a product for the middle classes.

The challenge was to use the original lace design drawings and transform them. One of the design firm owners even took lace making classes to better understand the mechanics of the craft.
This was the outcome.

It now houses the center itself. The fence is 6’ tall and 160’ long. It wraps around the drive way leading to the center.  Cars are known to pull up and stop to admire the fence.

 

Demakersvan states it clearly,  “Like brambles fences are rising rampantly around us. What would happen if a patch of embroidered wire would meet with and continue as an industrial fence? Hostility versus kindness, industrial versus craft.”

  

From this idea came a unique and charming way to contain the many protected spaces in our cities today. I hope we see this spread in the future.

Lace has been a fascination for centuries. It’s detail and beauty still enchant us. Lace is now available to all but was in history for the rich and luxurious only. These historic philosophies are ingrained somewhere in our minds. We all recognize lace as a finery and a special item to be cherished.

The lace chain link fence shows how a detailed, old fashioned item can be placed in use today with a gentle effect. All it takes is determination and design ability. I love it!



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Best Bras for Summer by Today's Woman Blog

Today's Woman Blog
Check out this great blog for product information and reviews and free give-a-ways. Rose has a passion for writing and loves to share her honest opinions with her readers. Here is her recent article about summer bra choices.


Best Summer Bras by Rose

Elomi Bra

With summer comes white t-shirts, halter tops and strapless dresses. Do you have the right bra for your summer wardrobe? Every woman should own a white cotton based bra with a smooth texture, a strapless bra,  U-plunge bra, a sports bra and a backless bra. Plus Size Bras and Panties carries a  gorgeous collection of bras perfect for Summer. One popular brand of bras they carry that I absolutely love comes from the lingerie manufacturer Bali.
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Diamond Jubilee Lingerie on Sale

England is in the spotlight again today. England says Happy Birthday on the Queen’s official Birthday ….

Although the diamond Jubilee celebrations are over the royal lingerie still remains ….. and it is on sale!



I am a fan of pomp and circumstance and had to watch as England celebrated in royal style. All aspects of the event hit the media including souvenirs to collect and treasure.

Marks and Spencer, the famous British department store, celebrated in their own way by offering Diamond Jubilee Lingerie. They designed a limited edition line of lingerie in the style of 1952, the year the queen took the throne.

I will admit I was expecting red, white and blue in the British flag print on panties or golden crowns on bras. I was surprised to see the line of vintage style and charm.

The designers at Marks and Spencer used their archive of designs from 1952 to draw inspiration for this line. They researched the fashions of the time and produced a lovely, slightly retro line of bras, panties and teddies.

Some things had to be modernized such as the use of stretch fabrics. The sizing has also taken a modern twist. In 1952 Marks and Spencer sold lingerie in 3 sizes. Small, medium and large. The new line is available in bra sizes 30DD to 44GG and panties in 6-18.

Black and soft pink are the main colour choices in this line. A regal purple satin adds the royal touch and an exotic leopard print mixture adds some flash.

You can find these styles at the Marks and Spencer online boutique. Some sizes are sold out but most are still available and they are on sale for 30% off.

You can read the daily mail article showing the launch of the Jubilee Line on Oxford Street in London and view more images.

Have you ordered any pieces? Which is your favourite?

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