Bedtime Bath and Beauty

Anyone else think it would be fun to have a grown-up slumber party? Sure, I’m just a few moments over 15, but I still think it would be awesome to dance around in girly panties while testing all your girlfriends’ latest bath and body chattel. Or modeling your recent clothing / lingerie acquisition and receiving an HONEST opinion.

*Product Review: Natural Touch Contour & Hanes Concealing Petal Underwire Bras

Soooo (speaking of underthings) … for those of us with rather boring bra sizes (say a 34 or 36 B or C), I have uncovered the greatest find. Now for any size remotely unusual (like a 32D) or in need of seriously well-crafted support (like a 42H), Target is surely not the place for you. HOWEVER, if you’re just the right exceptionally average size, it can be a wonderland … like my body. :-) (Sometimes being average is actually quite rewarding.) I stumbled upon two really nice bras at fantastic prices. The first is the Natural Touch (a division of Vanity Fair) Contour Underwire Bra for $14.99. It’s seamless (with a slight jacquard texture), full-coverage, and provides great shaping and support. The straps are a little wider than you’d normally find in this size, which makes it super comfortable without being matronly. As far as I’ve noticed, it comes in white, black, a very light nude, and a really soft and pretty lilacy-mauve (available in 34-38B-D). Even though it’s full coverage, it does dip down just enough to be practical with most necklines and give a slightly sexy feel to a very basic bra. The second is the Hanes Concealing Petals Underwire Bra (Style #G511) for $12.99. The concept of this bra is to ensure modesty, which I guess it does, but I’ve just found it’s a great t-shirt bra. Completely seamless and smooth, this full coverage number creates an almost undetectable foundation for any outfit. This came in a slightly darker nude color, as well as black, white, and some fashion colors (like purple). It covers more, so it may not be as versatile with all necklines as the Natural Touch, but it’s still a wardrobe staple. Truly, I currently reside at a rather hard-to-find 32C, but sometimes (as in the case of these little bolder holders) I can fake a 34. Both bras are slightly stretch and molded-cup, which ensures the lift and shaping nature may have so cruelly taken away (or never provided you with). The Natural Touch you can find at Target.com, but for the Hanes model, it looks like you’ll have to actually walk your little booty into Target (or I’m sure you could find it at Walmart, Kmart, Sears or Hanes.com). It’s well worth the trip for a budget-friendly, easily accessible wardrobe essential … 4½ Stars.

Natural Touch by Vanity Fair Full Coverage Bra - Mauve Print 34C