Been Naughty or Nice?

     Sometimes, it's what's underneath that counts. One of the most heinous fashion crimes a person can commit is wearing the wrong underclothes.

     I know, they can't be seen; they're supposed to be invisible"""supposed to" being the key term here. Underwear is underwear for a reason, and it's pretty self- explanatory. It belongs under the clothing and out of sight...

     ...Ladies. What are you thinking? Far too many times I have seen the ugly, thick line of granny panties underneath some sick polyester pant. Hello! I can see that. It puts the most unflattering line across your bum....

Sarah Ratchford writes a weekly fashion column. She can be reached by e-mail at editor@thebruns.ca.

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 ...

Combating Women's  Worst Fashion Fear; The Camel Toe! (Oh So Dangerous):mad:

by Fashion Finds

Celebrities inspire many things in fashion, but this is one product that came to be not because of the positive fashion trends demonstrated by people in the limelight, but by the rising number of celebs appearing on magazines with an unfortunate fashion mishap; the camel toe! (Insert Scream here):ohmy:

In order to fight frontal wedgies and one of the top fashion faux-pas, two women came together to create Camel Ammo, a liner that fits into the lining of women's panties so that they can wear the skinniest jeans without baring it all for the world to see.

The fashion saver is a simple, eco-friendly piece of fabric. Panties gone "green" so to speak...uhhumm. I digress. Funny concept, maybe still it would appear to be a smashing success.

On their website, many fashion lovers purchased the Camel Ammo on a whim as a joke, but have since written Testimonials to claim that funny or not, the Camel Ammo is a crucial item for women who love fashion.

Camel Ammo is "waging war on the front lines

" and helping women across the world to remain discreet while showing off the rest of their goods!

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 Swimsuit Shopping Guide: 3 Tips for Every Body Type

Prepare to be a beach bombshell: From tummy-trimming wonders to lift-em-up champs, these genius style tricks and super flattering suits will turn even the most swimsuit-wary gal into a certified sun goddess.

Glamour

Before and after: Swimsuits that slim hips

Photo: Dan Hallman (Original Article)

"Find me a suit that Fits."

Shakira Chin, 30, is a size 8 on top and a 12 on bottom and her BEFORE suit wasn't flattering anything.  The boy shorts cut across her hips and emphasized them; the string top made  her shoulders seem more narrow. To the rescue? Separates in two different sizes! The higher-cut briefs of her AFTER suit minimize her hips (WHY?!?!? oops my commentary, Nothing wrong with her hips in my eyes, I digress...) while the hite-edged halter draws attention up. Voila, Shakira's balanced. '...I look and feel amazing,...' she says.

The Dos & Don?ts of slimming hips

Don't go wild on bottom.

The less going on there, well, the less going on there!

Do bring focus up

with a top in a lighter color, or with fun details or a pretty pattern.

Do go for a fairly high-cut bottom

to create the illusion of longer, leaner legs.

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!

In a society where skinny girls reign supreme in the media, it can be very difficult to feel good about your body if you are not as thin as a coat rack.

Fashion's Invisible Woman

The average American woman is size 14. Why is the fashion industry still pretending she doesn't exist?

By Emili Vesilind

March 1, 2009

When it comes to shopping, the average American man has it made. At 189.8 pounds and a size 44 regular jacket, Department stores, mall retailers and designer boutiques all cater to his physique -- even when it's saddled with love handles, a sagging chest or a moderate paunch. In menswear, shlubby is accommodated.

But the average U.S. woman, who's 162.9 pounds and wears a size 14, is treated like an anomaly by apparel brands and retailers -- who seem to assume that no one over size 10 follows fashion's capricious trends.

That leaves style-loving full-figured women with a clutch of plus-size chains -- though most of its selection consists of basic, often matronly items. Beyond this, plus-size clothing is largely relegated to the Internet, where customers who already have a complicated relationship with clothes are unable to see, touch or try on merchandise.

It often seems that it's easier to find and buy stylish clothes for Chihuahuas than for roughly half the country's female population.

Americans are getting larger, and 62% of females are already categorized as overweight. But the relationship between the fashion industry and fuller-figure women is at a standoff, marked by suspicion, prejudice and low expectations on both sides. The fear of fat is so ingrained in designers and retailers that even among those who've successfully tapped the market, talking plus-size often feels taboo. The fraught relationship between fashion and plus-size is far from new, but seems particularly confounding in a time when retailers are pulling out all the stops to bring in business. Carrying a range of sizes that includes the average female would seem like a good place to start.

"Plus-size has been a challenge for the industry for decades,"? "When I interview plus-size women, there's really nothing [in the market] that the consumer says they like. Because of this, women in this demographic have learned to make fashion not a priority." The longing for style is strong, but the hopes of finding it are low, and shopping is less fun than frustrating.
 
"Are all big girls supposed to dress like Midwestern farm wives?" asks one reader. "We have money -- why don't they want to sell to us?"

Another adds, "I don't want any more polyester, hip-hop gear, frumpy jeans and themed capris! I want the designers not to assume that I am a frumpy 55-year-old, middle-management employee. . . . Is anyone listening to us?"

Many designers realize this and create some of the sexiest bras and panties anywhere for plus-size women. So are you wondering where to buy plus size designs.