I've talked before about how important really good undergarments are. If you haven't made it to Nordstroms for a fitting, Women's Health has a great article to help you choose the right one. Head over and check it out at Find Your Best Bra.
They also had a fascinating survey recently, and I had to laugh at some of the results. 700 men answered a survey on menshealth.com, and here are the responses:
Celebrity fantasy partner:
Please note: Jennifer Aniston beat out Angelina Jolie
28% of the 866 respondents chose Jessica Alba
18% - Jessica Biel
15% - Scarlett Johansson
13% - Jennifer Aniston
11% - Angelina Jolie
Sexiest part of a woman’s body:
42 % of the 902 respondents chose BUTT
21% - Anywhere around the belly button
20.6% - Arch of the back
12.6% - Back of the neck’
1.4% - Arch of the foot
1.1% - Ear lobes
0.7% - Back of the knees
Sexiest form of foreplay:
51.9% of the 902 respondents said taking a bath or shower together
18.7% - A back rub
15.6% - Talking dirty
7% - A candlelit dinner
6.8% - X-rated movie
Sexiest cocktail a woman can order:
27% of the 849 respondents said martini
18% - Margarita
16% - Beer
16% - Tequila shot
12% - Champagne
11% - Vodka and tonic
Sexiest scent a women can wear:
30.1% of the 861 respondents said something sweet, like vanilla
26.1% - A fresh beachy scent
25.7% - Floral scents, like rose and jasmine
10.6% - An exotic musk
7.5% - A citrus scent, like grapefruit
When it comes to spicing up your sex life…
43% of the 703 respondents used sex toys
30% - Whipped cream
15% - Blindfolds
12% - Handcuffs
Sexiest place for a woman to have a tattoo:
48% of the 783 respondents said lower back
22.3% - Ankle
14.5% - Butt
15.2% - Shoulder
The biggest turn-on:
35.1% of the 871 respondents said undressing a woman
33.2% - Having her strip for you
31.7% - Having her undress you
Best background music for makeup sex:
40.1% of the 833 respondents chose Barry White
34.9% - Frank Sinatra
25% - Al Green
Sexiest thing for a woman to wear to bed:
24% of the 915 respondents said one of your button-down shirts and nothing else
17.9% - Just panties
17.3% - Sleeveless T-shirt and panties
16.1% - Nothing
14% - Bra and panties
10% - Satin teddy
Women's Health promises us a new year with more of a focus on fashion and beauty. I'll keep my eye out and see if they have any goodies that you can't miss!
More About That Bra of Yours...
Maidenform's Breakthrough Backless Bra
I am absolutely fascinated with this bra! The Breakthrough Backless Bra is made with silicone on the wire channeling to prevent slippage, and apparently works under a number of backless tops and dresses. I have a gorgeous Michael Kors dress that I have never been able to wear due to the backless aspect of it, and now I might actually get a chance to try it out. With backless becoming so popular this season, it certainly is a great time to come up with something inventive like this. And yes, it's for us larger busted girls too - the Maidenform press release claims that it was designed for "full figured females":The Breakthrough™ Backless Bra features light-weight microfiber fabric that is soft to the touch, with seamless molded foam cups that deliver smooth shaping under clothes. Combined with a two-way stretch technology, the bra provides a maneuverable fit with excellent flexibility. Designed with the full-figured female in mind, the bra allows women with even large busts to flaunt their sexy backs like never before!
I'm ordering one now, and will report back on the effectiveness of it.
Proper Undergarments are Key!
Have I mentioned that I just love Nordstrom? Every time I go there, I swear I learn something new.
Yesterday, I went off in search of the new Bra-llelujah bra by Spanx. Unfortunately, they didn't have any in stock, but the sales associate offered to fit me after eyeballing my size and telling me that she didn't think I had the right size bra on. I felt pretty comfortable with my lingerie knowledge, so I took her up on the challenge.
Turns out, I was off. WAY off. I was seriously perplexed. I mean, I had followed all the instructions on measuring and dutifully wrote everything down the last time I went bra shopping. My band size was too big, and my cup size was too small. I had it all backwards, and let me tell you, the rumors are true: there is nothing better than a well fit bra. NOTHING.
So, in the spirit of finally having three new bras that fit the way they should, I'm sharing with you Nordstrom's bra fitting tips. But, please. Don't try and do it yourself - go in there and they will be more than happy to give you a proper fitting. You don't even have to buy anything, although the last bra I tried on was so fabulous, I didn't take it off. I just pulled the tag off and handed it to her. Then I went and shopped the sleepwear clearance rack.
And PS: Chantelle might just make the best bras ever. Just so you know.
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