Been Naughty or Nice?

Leave it to the Brits.

Among other topics in a lengthy and comprehensive survey, an online used-car seller asked drivers about their underwear. And the drivers responded in remarkable detail, revealing some interesting (and disturbing) facts about what's under those track suits.

Online used-car vendor Carmony.co.uk studied British drivers' attitudes and habits. The survey covered typical topics--knowledge of cars, driving habits, and the like--and a few you wouldn't find on, say, the JD Power Initial Quality Survey. Like, errrr, underwear.

According to the study, 27 percent of women BMW drivers (as well as 22 percent of women over 45) routinely wear what was described as 'sexy lingerie'.

The study's less titillating topics showed that British women are almost as knowledgeable about cars as the menfolk, with 57 percent of the ladies able to distinguish a coupe from a hatchback, fairly close to the almost two-thirds of men who got it right.

Of those male BMW drivers, by the way, 8 percent go commando--and we're fine with that. We've been known to do that a time or two ourselves.

It was those same men, though, who generated the most disturbing statistic. Is Munich aware of this?

Fully 5 percent of British male BMW drivers wear...a thong. Oh dear.

There's got to be a Brüno joke in there. Somewhere.

BMW with model, by Flickr user BenediktSebastian

Two favorite camis — both made of organic cotton. One’s black — and you can see me in it to the right. The other’s white — or used to be white until I washed it with a red shirt. … now it has a retro pink tie-dye look.

Both camis from the same company: Bgreen Apparel. This eco-friendly clothing company says it “started with the simple idea of offering quality organic cotton garments that look good, fit comfortably and leave the world a better place.” And indeed, their clothes really are high quality, functional, comfy organic basics that feel good and fit perfectly!

In addition to the camis, I also have a pair of Bgreen’s bikini panties — which are also very comfy and cute. Plus, Bgreen also offers organic cotton hoodies, yogawear, T-shirts, shorts and more. All of Bgreen’s clothes are made in the U.S.

Bgreen organic cotton cami. Some may find the $16 per pair of panties or $28 per cami price high — though I’d say considering how much I wear these pieces, I’m definitely getting my money’s worth. But frugal fashionistas can get a 20 percent savings by using the coupon code June 2009 until the end of this month.

Need to touch and feel before buying? Bgreen will be at Venice Eco Fest this weekend, selling their organic clothes at an discounted prices. Already a fan of Bgreen? Win a $75 gift certificate for more Bgreen stuff by sending in a photo of yourself wearing Bgreen fashions. I may try winning this myself!

TOP Guns have amassed a treasure trove of knickers - paid by RAF girls as "fares" for a ride in a jet.

A whole wall of the Tornado pilots' bar is covered with the framed panties - with more hanging from the ceiling

RAF The tradition was started at Mount Pleasant airfield in the Falklands by fast jet crews.

But pilots of helicopters and rescue planes charge a BRA for a joyride.

One woman RAF officer said: "If you went flying with all the different aircraft in the Falklands, you wouldn't have any

underwear left."

The fast jet pilots' private bar - a converted bedroom - is also decorated with an ejector seat.

Another female officer said: "Any woman who wants a flight in a jet has to offer her underwear in return.

Squeal ...

Top Rated PANTY...Drum roll please

Granny Pantyish to me pero to each there own & I digress.

Top Rated THONG...Drum roll please

Now we're talking, revealing yet leave something to the imagination huh?!?!

Top Rated G-STRING...Drum roll please

Ahh the ol' booty floss, really

The Question

How do I find the perfect bra?

By Nina Garin (Contact) Union-Tribune Staff Writer

2:00 a.m. April 25, 2009

Yes, yes, by now we all know we're wearing the wrong bra size.

?We wear our bra for more than 12 hours a day,? Nethero said. ?So a good bra is an extremely important issue for women.?

What's the big deal with fit, anyway?

Well, for starters, Nethero said wearing the right bra can make you look both thinner and taller.

But there's also the issue of breast tissue. Nethero believes a bad bra can cause the tissue to sag or lose firmness, and that can lead to long-term damage.

?The weight of a breast can pull on your neck, diminish blood flow to your head and even cause headaches,? she said. ?With a good bra, you're supporting that weight and taking the stress off the rest of your body.?

What happens during a fitting?

Be prepared to be topless for a good half-hour.

It might be a bit awkward, but Nethero said her employees go to a two-week ?bra school? and they've seen just about everything.

But they don't rely on a measuring tape. ?Measuring tapes give you a number,? Nethero said. ?But not volume.?

The Intimacy fitters assess how your current bra fits, adjusting the straps and checking the cup, to determine what size you should be wearing. Be ready to try on close to a dozen bras.

What makes a bra fit well?

The band is most important, as Nethero said it provides 90 percent of the support. ?It should be firm, yet comfortable,? she said.

Cup size comes second. Breasts should neither spill over nor have room.

The bra needs to be comfortable, and that means no straps that slip or bands that ride up.

Without a fitting, it's common for women to mistake loose bands as a better fit, so while you think you're a 36C, you may actually be a 34D.

Am I too big to wear fancy bras?

Frilly, pretty bras may be hard to find at places like Victoria's Secret if you're larger than a C cup.

With the proper fit, women over a size D can still wear sexier styles like lace or a more revealing demi-cup.

Is it worth the money?

One thing about a nice bra is it costs money ? anywhere from $60 to $120 for just one.

It's a big investment, but it's arguably the most important article of clothing you wear. A bra affects how clothes fit and can affect how you feel.

How do I care for my new bra?

You can wash it in the gentle cycle as long as the bra is in a netted bag, so that underwires don't twist and the back doesn't pull or stretch.

But Nethero recommends hand-washing with cool water and a sensitive soap.

Never, never put a bra in the dryer, because the heat ruins the elastic. Hang dry.

It's a good idea to buy two or three and then alternate them throughout the week to minimize wear and tear.

Lingerie is a term for fashionable and alluring women's undergarments. It derives from the French word linge, "washables" ? as in faire le linge, "do the laundry" ? and ultimately from lin for washable linen, the fabric from which European undergarments were made before the general introduction of cotton from Egypt and then from India.

Don?t let your panties give you a bubble butt; there are a half-dozen ways to avoid unsightly underwear lines.
You Will Need

    * Panties in your skin tone
    * A thong
    * Microfiber panties
    * Boy-leg briefs
    * Boxer shorts
    * Pants patches
    * A body shaper (optional)

Step 1: Choose color wisely

Consider the color. Strong colors or patterns show through light-colored fabric. If your pants are white, wear panties that match your skin tone.
Step 2: Try a thong

Try a thong. Be sure to check out the rear view when you sit or squat; those positions tend to expose half the thong if you?re wearing low-riders.
Step 3: Test-drive microfiber panties

Test-drive panties made of paper-thin microfiber, a light, stretchy material that eliminates bulging.
Step 4: Pull on boy-leg briefs

Pull on a pair of boy-leg briefs. The longer leg will eliminate panty lines that cut across the butt. But if your pants are tight, the edges still may show.

If your outfit permits, wear a body shaper that rides high on the waist and goes down to the mid-thigh.
Step 5: Go faux commando

Go faux commando by ordering disposable cotton patches that adhere to the inside of your pants, allowing you the freedom of no underwear without any discomfort. Order them at www.gocommandos.com.
Step 6: Go actual commando

Leave your underwear at home altogether. It?s the only 100% guaranteed way to avoid panty lines!