Our last blog this month is dedicated to The Gal Walk’s friend and champion Dorit Shapiro. I met Dorit at the kick off of the Franklin Covey Planner for the Gal to Gal organization. Ironically, there was a personal item that belonged to Dorit in the Franklin Planner that I won. I mailed it back to her and told her how she inspired me with her fight. A couple weeks later Dorit passed away. She is missed by so many friends and family members. I challenge everyone to assist organizations like The Gals with their fight to help women. Gal tip: Encourage your friends to get a mammogram. Blessings to everyone!
Cosabella Amore 1103 (click for details)
In honor of our Gals, I thought we would celebrate the signature color that is dedicated to the cause, pink. I am a pink fan and wear it in every season including while visiting New York in the middle of winter with my pink trench coat. Yes, that was me. I am a California Diva what can I say…We picked out a few of our favorites to inspire us that pink is a color that is full of life, vitality and girl fun. Felina 630461 is a super cute with a soft feminine floral print. Cosabella AMORE 1103 is rock star fun. This one would have to be seen in my book, so I would wear it under a sheer camisole with a peek a boo affect under a button down shirt. The black trim allows it to be a perfect match for fall wardrobe solutions.
Ed Hardy True Love Camisole (click for details)
I could not pass up Ed Hardy “True Love Camisole” 3016 as one of our picks. It is symbolic for how I feel about what I do for women and how Lingerie Fit Expert feels about women who have fought for their life with breast cancer. All three of these items could be worn as an ensemble. Remember, lingerie just like fashion can be mixed and matched. Gal tip of the day: Never Give Up. Trust, believe and have unshakeable faith.
Hanro Smooth Touch Camisole 1548 (click for details)
In 2002 I went to Switzerland on behalf of Hanro Lingerie to visit the factory and to see how one of the oldest and most respected lingerie is designed and created. I was always a fan but this made me a loyal lover for life. Everything about Hanro says “excellence”. Women ask me if it’s worth the price point and I say absolutely without blinking. I have camisoles and pajamas that are now reaching 10 years of age. The Smooth Touch Camisole 1548 is a favorite of LFE for not only is it multi purpose, but as we celebrate women thriving this month with breast cancer, we thought it should be our “pamper me” product of the month. Luxury lingerie is a must have for every woman. If you are a survivor, just by adding Fashion Form style 5104, you have a solution for a defined look in a shelf bra camisole. This is also a great option for headlight control. Gal tip of the day: Say yes to life and living without limits!
Panache 5301 (click for details)
I have been wearing balconette bras for around two years. The style is perfect for us ladies who want lift without pouring out of the cup. This one in particular has a lined cup which I loved not only for modesty, but for someone who is seeking a solution after breast cancer surgery. A mastectomy form would fit in perfect and or it gives a little bit more shape if you’re smaller in one side than the other. A pocket can always be added to a regular bra with a seamstress assistance. I just fit a client who was in need of a contour bra and was going to reject this style. She ended up loving her new look. It does take and reshape your figure. I know I need this at times myself. Gal tip of the day: Embrace where you are and where you want to be is not far…
Calvin Klein F 2880 (click for details)
Calvin is becoming one of my favorite brands. The price point is perfect, and the fit is the best I have seen in years. Over the years, clients have asked for no underwire. I used to cringe because the selection was limited and the styles were not pretty, and sometimes frumpy. I felt like women were being punished for asking for an option other than underwire. Now, a new decade has been born where lingerie companies understand that great fit can translate to comfort and yes, no wire. Check out Calvin Klein F2880. This is one I would wear to provide a solution for low plunge neck lines and yes to get my sexy on! In addition, the lace trim looks almost like a camisole. I would pair with a white blouse to create an illusion. Perfect for women who are seeking solutions post surgery as well. Gal tip of the day: Look at the possibilities in all situations…
Wacoal 85121 (click for details)
When I think of Wacoal 85121 I think of one of my friends and clients Dianne Travis-Teague. Diane is a survivor of breast cancer. I met her when I was in retail and she invited me to a significant birthday party. At the event, she talked about how she survived breast cancer. The women in the room had been there to help her through the journey. I was so inspired. We dined on filet mignon at The Ojai Valley Inn compliments of Diane. The most magical part of the evening was when Diane gave everyone a gift for attending with the quote from Maya Angelou, “Surviving is important, but Thriving is Elegant”. I remember thinking I will engrave this in my heart every time I help a woman with a lingerie fitting who has had breast cancer. Diane wore this bra with elegance and she is still thriving today. Gal tip of the day: Uplift a friend with a hug or nice message.
Flexees One Fabulous Body Lace Trim Camisole (click for details)
I am starting to be a Flexees Fanatic. Their camisole 77340 is super chic and fabulous. How many times do we wish we have on a contour bra and camisole without having to wear both! Divas it has it all including no wire. I see this one on my next trip to New York for a layering piece for the cooler climate. This is also a perfect solution for someone who has just had breast surgery. Always check with your surgeon. There are so many options that do not require you to always wear surgical garments. The lace detail provides the feminine touch we all desire.
Gal tip of the day: Take time out to pamper your mind, body and soul with a massage or reflexology. Take care of yourself underneath it all…
TC Fine Intimates Camisole 4102 (click for details)
Support, Lift and Shape is my motto for a great fitting bra. I was thrilled when I saw the TC Fine Intimates Camisole 4102. We at LFE love the 444 camisole and now we have a new fit that allows you to have a foam cup that provides modesty and just a little uplift for a shaping solution with impact. I thought of this camisole for our salute to women who are thriving with breast cancer this month. If you had a mastectomy, this would allow you not to worry about a padded insert. The clients of mine who have purchased are raving about the fact that they love wearing fitted sweaters, knit tops and they don’t have to worry about cumbersome lines or seams. On the confidence scale of 1 to 10, we give this one a 10 plus! This is our Gal Pick of The Month. We are giving a percentage of all sales through our website to The Gals in honor of the virtual walk www.galtogalwalk.org
Wacoal 65149 (click for details)
In the sixteen years I have been a lingerie fitter and expert, there has been one bra that has stood out amongst the crowd. The Wacoal 65149 has been my client’s top picks. The stretch lace cup is amazing! I have seen so many women love this bra after having surgery or having challenges with one side smaller than the other. If you have an issue with sloping shoulders, Wacoal 65547 is your friend.
Wacoal 65547 (click for details)
Sloping shoulders is a term for people who have bra straps fall off their shoulders. The 65547 also comes to a 40DD. I had a client who brought her friend to have a fitting after treatment for a lumpectomy. They both ended up buying the bra, and it was a thrill to witness. It’s a gift that two women can wear the same fabulous bra despite a minor challenge. This is what I call empowerment to the next level. Don’t forget to support the Gal to Gal Walk!
Warner's: Shaping Made Simple Up-A-Cup Wire-free Bra (click for details)
Welcome to October Divas! In honor of the Gal to Gal Virtual Walk, we are focusing on “Thriving Underneath It All”, lingerie and intimate apparel solutions for women who have been touched by breast cancer. We also will be celebrating the friends, and sisters who have helped to uplift women going through the process. Lingerie is the best way to empower yourself to feel good again. I have seen it numerous times as I have helped women in my fit events around the country. I begin my review with Warner 2008 “add a cup” bra.
Wacoal Awareness Bra 856167 (click for details)
One of my clients and her husband are the proprietor a lovely historical hotel in Mississippi was looking for a bra to help provide a symmetrical fit and lift after having survived breast cancer for over 10 years. I found this bra for her and I was beaming for joy with her reaction…”Lisa the ladies are perky and I have lift”. This was music to my ears and my client’s confidence soared to a new height. The bra features a sculpted cup that makes your silhouette totally curvaceous. The inside has a luxurious liner. Totally comfortable and no wire makes it a dream. If you are a D cup, Wacoal Awareness bra 856167 is another option. Regardless if you have had a lumpectomy or mastectomy, being symmetrical is possible. So many women are afraid to wear body conscious clothing because they fear “fit issues”. We are brining more of our Lingerie Fit Expert Favorites this month.
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