Jolie Madame Brazilian Bikini

Tri-fold detail at front waistband - Sophisticated and truly luxurious - Sweet and chic bikini - Constructed of ultra-sheer stretch tulle - Delicate embroidery on scalloped trim - Daringly low, 3 inch rise
La Perla Glamour: Jolie Madame Brazilian Bikini Content:
Content: 65% Polyamide/Nylon, 15% Elastane/Spandex, 10% Viscose/Rayon, 5% Cotton, 5% Polyester.
Country of Origin: Made in Italy

Wild Thing Demi Bra

Underwire, demi cups provide comfortable support - Lace trim throughout bustline - Sheer mesh back wings - Stylized, double front straps - Molded bra - shaped, underwire cups - Constructed of stretch microfiber - Cups are lightly lined to prevent show-through - Sheer mesh back wings - Stylized, double front straps - Sweet bow on non-stretch center gore - Wild animal print on cups - Back adjustable, stretch straps - 3 column, 2 row hook and eye back closure
Jezebel: Wild Thing Demi Bra Content:
Body: 92% Nylon, 8% Spandex.
Embroidery Base: 100% Nylon.
Mesh: 85% Nylon, 15% Spandex.
Cup Lining: 85% Nylon, 15% Spandex.
Exclusive of decoration.
Country of Origin: Made in Thailand

Seamless Bikini

Seamless, stretch fabric - Moderate coverage - Tagless for comfort - Comfortable bikini - Daringly low, 4.5 inch rise
Maidenform: Seamless Bikini Content:
Body: 90% Nylon, 6% Spandex, 4% Other Fibers.
Country of Origin: Made in China

What A Lift Seamless Cup Camisole

Molded, seamless cups - Constructed of microfiber - 2nd layer of mesh in front
Nancy Ganz: What A Lift Seamless Cup Camisole
Content: 82% Nylon, 18% Elastane
Country of Origin: Made in Costa Rica

BURBANK, California

Since 1940, this building has been the headquarters for The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California....

...I hung around the security fence all afternoon hoping someone might discover me and notice my uncanny resemblance to a certain pair of famous mouse ears...

...but no such luck!

Do you think maybe it's because I am a Minnie-mizer bra?

Florence Classic Bikini

Classic-fit bikini panty - Scalloped lace trim at legs - Satin trim - Constructed of semi-sheer mesh
Delicate embroidery and subtle ribbing on front panel - Sweet bow and keyhole detail in back - Modest, 6 inch rise
Simone Perele: Florence Classic Bikini
Content:
Body: 73% Nylon, 14% Elastane, 9% Cotton, 4% Polyester.
Country of Origin: Made in France

Jolie Madame Triangle Bra

Beautiful floral embroidery throughout cups - Constructed of ultra-sheer tulle - Unlined, shaped, soft cups - Minimal coverage triangle bra - 1 column, 4 row hook and eye back closure - Chic, sophisticated and truly luxurious - Fully stretch, back adjustable straps
La Perla Glamour: Jolie Madame Triangle Bra
Content:
Body: 70% Nylon, 15% Spandex, 10% Rayon, 5% Polyester.
Country of Origin: Made in Italy

Belle Low Rise Bikini

Pretty floral embroidery throughout - 3 inch stretch, mesh waistband - Moderate coverage bikini panty - Constructed of sheer, stretch mesh - Daringly low, 4 inch rise
Cosabella: Belle Low Rise Bikini
Content:
78% Nylon, 15% Rayon, 5% Spandex, 2% Cotton.
Country of Origin: Made in Italy

Belle Thong

Full front panel with bow - Minimal back with mesh - Satiny thong panty - High-cut thin sheer side panels - Constructed of satiny microfiber and mesh - 8-inch rise
Fantasie of England: Belle Thong
Content: 52% Nylon, 37% Polyester, 6% Elastane/Spandex, 5% Cotton
Country of Origin: Made in Tunisia

Hidden Charms Bikini

Stretch lace front panel and double-lined mesh body - Scalloped lace trim - Classic fit bikini panty
Constructed of stretch lace and mesh - Daringly low, 4.5 inch rise
Wacoal: Hidden Charms Bikini
Content: Back: 82% Nylon, 18% Spandex. Lace: 91% Nylon, 9% Spandex. Gusset: 100% Cotton.
Country of Origin: Made in Thailand

Clara Bella Brief

Delicate bow on thin elastic waistband - Hand clipped French lace appliqué - Daringly low, 5 inch rise - Chic, sophisticated and truly luxurious - Moderate coverage, hi-cut brief - Constructed of silk and lace
Leigh Bantivoglio: Clara Bella Brief
Content:
Body: 100% Silk.
Lace: 100% Nylon.
Country of Origin: Made in China

Eyelet Lace Wide Side Thong

Delicate floral lace with eyelet detail at front - Soft mesh at back - Minimal coverage thong panty
Sheer, stretch lace and mesh - Pretty bow accent - Daringly low, 4 inch rise - Chic and flirtatious
Betsey Johnson Intimates: Eyelet Lace Wide Side Thong Content:
Lace: 78% Nylon, 18% Spandex, 4% Rayon.
Mesh: 94% Nylon, 6% Spandex.
Exclusive of elastic and decoration.
Country of Origin: Made in Philippines

Romantic Cosmos Tanga

Lace trim throughout lower portion - Sweet satin bow accent on center and back waistband - Alluring, minimal coverage tanga thong - Constructed of soft, stretch microfiber and lace - Modest, 6 inch rise
Aubade: Romantic Cosmos Tanga
Content: 60% Polyamide, 12% Cotton, 28% Elastane
Country of Origin: Made in France

Romantica Brazilian Bikini Brief

Delicate embroidery throughout - Really low, 5 inch rise - Constructed of sheer, stretch lace
Flirtatious, modern fit, bikini brief
La Perla Glamour: Romantica Brazilian Bikini Brief Content:
Body: 50% Nylon, 35% Cotton, 5% Spandex.
Country of Origin: Made in Italy

Jolie Jarden Demi Bra

Lace details at bustline - Ultra sheer mesh side wings and front straps - Constructed of ultra-sheer lace - Underwire, demi cups provide comfortable support - Molded bra - unlined, shaped, underwire cups - Signature logo printed on back straps - Back adjustable, stretch straps 1 column, 4 row hook and eye back closure
Malizia: Jolie Jarden Demi Bra
Content:
Body: 70% Nylon, 20% Spandex, 5% Rayon, 5% Polyester.
Country of Origin: Made in Italy

Embellished Underwire Bra

Foam lined cups for a natural-looking shape - Sweet bow accent on center gore - Constructed of mesh fabric - Delicate, pretty floral embroidery - Contour, molded bra - lined, shaped, underwire cups - Rigid, non-stretch straps for added support - 3 column, 2 row hook and eye back closure
Wonderbra : Embellished Underwire Bra
Content:
Cups: 54% Nylon, 36% Rayon, 8% Polyester 2% Other Fiber.
Back: 77% Nylon, 23% Spandex.
Cup Pad Lining: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton.
Center Belt and Straps: 43% Nylon, 43% Rayon, 12% Polyester, 2% Other Fiber.
Country of Origin: Made in Indonesia

Ta-Ta (for now) PETALUMA!

Yesterday, I bid a fond farewell to Petaluma - but not for long! There'll be ample opportunities for me to return to The Girls' old stomping grounds again...but until then, I wanted to share with you a few more photos from my latest adventures...(click on photos to enlarge.)

First...my daring little Italian chaperon risked life and limb (and narrowly escaped being runnethed over by a speeding UPS truck) while snapping these pictures of me with the famous Clover Stornetta Dairy icon, Clo the Cow. Although I don't recommend such perilous endeavours as hanging oneself over a freeway overpass...it was totally worth it to get this shot!

Then...with adrenaline still surging through our veins, we decided it might be fun to go check out my chaperon's old family business! Notice the barbed wire around the place?...No wonder her house is known as "The Compound?!"

We stopped by and visited Lisa's mom too....she is every bit as sweet and kind as her daughter, and meeting her really boosted my spirits! I think the dog was a bit perplexed by my appearance, but Michael seemed please to meet me.




We also hung out at McNear Park for a while...reminiscing about about the good ol' days when The Girls were just little bitty things.

And of course, I couldn't leave town without

one more trip to Volpi's Ristorante...

....where I ran into this charming fellow who enthusiastically
posed for this picture with me ! (I hear he prefers older women.)

It was a swell trip...thanks Petaluma..."Arrivederci!" (for now)

Chillin' in PETALUMA, California

All this travelin' around tends to leave a girl feeling a bit droopy.
Sometimes I just gotta let my straps down and
take a breather!

Still in PETALUMA, CA.

WHAT?! The Guys ordered a pizza & beer?

I thought they said pizza & a BRA!

Oh well, something tells me they'll like this special delivery from Pinkys Pizza Parlor anyway!

Palatine String Bikini

Pretty lace with velvet trim waistband - Ruched detail on front panel - Minimal coverage thong panty - Constructed of stretch sheer mesh and lace - Daringly low, 4 inch rise
Aubade: Palatine String Bikini
Content:
Body: 72% Polyamide, 12% Cotton, 2% Viscose, 14% Elastane.
Country of Origin: Made in France

Modern Bride Chemise

Back self-tie for a fitted silhouette - Mesh trim at neckline - Flirty and sexy, pleated chemise
Constructed of ultra-sheer chiffon - Fully adjustable, non-stretch straps - A Wedding Day must-have
Flora Nikrooz: Modern Bride Chemise
Content:
Shell: 100% Polyester.
Back: 97% Nylon, 3% Spandex.
Country of Origin: Made in China

Florence Sheer Demi Cup Bra

Scalloped lace trim at front straps and bustline - Sweet bow at non-stretch center gore - Constructed of semi-sheer mesh - Delicate embroidery and subtle ribbing on cups - Molded bra - lightly lined, shaped, underwire cups - U-back for additional support - 3 column, 2 row hook and eye back closure
Simone Perele: Florence Sheer Demi Cup Bra
Content: Body: 79% Nylon, 14% Polyester, 7% Elastane.
Country of Origin: Made in France

Friday night in PETALUMA, Ca.

Last night a couple of The Guys from The Reunion stopped by to meet me. Having never laid eyes (much less hands) on an actual Traveling Bra before, at first I think they may have been a bit intimidated...but after a little chitchat and a few cocktails, they not only fully embraced me, but now are my newest big time supporters! They even included me when reenacting this heartwarming moment from their 1976 high school graduation: The guy on the left is a computer professional - and after thoroughly checking out my website, he said he was "very impressed with my meta tags." Wow! - it's not everyday a girl hears that kind of flattery! The guy on the right is The Expert when it comes to BBQ'ing...and he gave me a hot tip regarding how to correctly marinade ones meat. (It's an old family secret...but you can read about it here.) I'm so glad I got to meet this pair of Petalumans - what a HOOT!

More fun in PETALUMA, CA

BEFORE...


meeting Olga, the Traveling Bra...

...and AFTER!

WOW!

Gives a whole new meaning to the term "cup holder", eh?

Bahia Demi Cup Bra

Constructed of embroidered, mercerized cotton - Lace up center gore - 3 column, 2 row hook and eye back closure - Demi underwire cups with corset effect
This beautiful demi cup bra combines the cool comfort of Swiss cotton with a design so intricate it includes a 'corset effect'.
Aubade: Bahia Demi Cup Bra
Content: Body: 67% Cotton, 25% Rayon, 5% Polyester, 3% Spandex.
Country of Origin: Made in France

Mary Green Satin and Lace Classic Camisole

Lace center placket with silk covered buttons - Buttons in front, elasticized detail at back waist - Camisole with hourglass fit - Cut a bit long in the body, perfect with low rise pants - Delicate, non-stretch straps are stylishly split - Darted at front waist for shape - Constructed of softly flowing, 100% Silk with lace trim - Scalloped lace front placket reveals modest peeks
Mary Green reinvents the classic camisole, rendering it in a luxurious silk with retro-inspired details - pretty scalloped lace and delicate covered buttons.
Content: 100% Silk
Country of Origin: Made in China

Durst Field/PETALUMA, CA

Congratulations to
Petaluma High School Class of 2007!

May you fulfill all of your wildest dreams!

(Or at least those of your mothers'.)

Two happy graduates and one proud bra.

(Carrying on with tradition, the lovely young woman on the left is the only one
of the The Girls' 14 children to graduate from their alma mater!)

In Hot Water: PETALUMA, CA

I just loooove hot tubs... ...and Italian men

...with greata bigga mustachios!

Dateline: PETALUMA, CA.

I've been temporarily transferred to my new chaperon in Petaluma for a couple of weeks. I'll be attending a graduation ceremony at The Girl's alma mater, PHS and getting in touch with some of the attendees from The Reunion! (Stay tuned for more photos!)

While my new chaperon wasted no time showing me around town, unfortunately I missed out on a major local event - a Corda wedding.
Luckily, we were able to catch up with the father-of-the-bride the next morning in the back room at the legendary Volpi's Ristorante & Bar. I'd met this swell guy briefly once before out at his dairy ranch, (see May 5, 2007 post) but this time, after a few Bloody Mary's, we really connected!

Volpi's was originally an Italian market with a speakeasy in the back...over the years the Volpi family has added a deli and a restaurant to the business...but the backroom bar hasn't changed a bit since the days of Prohibition. It's safe to say that about a hundred years of history has been made within, and is well-preserved upon, these walls! But even so...I'm pretty sure they've never seen the likes of ME before!

His buddies seemed quite impressed...
...as did all the deer on the walls.

Nice Rack!

Then, my busy little Italian chaperon whisked me away to another local hot spot; Mario & John's. Here, I was lucky enough to meet one of the bridesmaids. This lovely girl was fortunate enough to catch the bridal bouquet (and maybe a guy from Carmel Valley) and said I could attend her wedding if and when it ever happens. Poor girl, she just can't seem to remember where she left her false eyelashes last night!

Always a bridesmaid,
never a bride!

Bloomy Padded Triangle Bra

Cups are padded to enhance appearance of the bust - Floral embroidery throughout cups - Cute and sexy, no-wire, triangle bra - Constructed of stretch tulle - Delicate scalloped trim - Stretch, back adjustable straps - 4 column, 1row hook and eye back closure
Content:
Body: 40% Nylon, 40% Polyester, 15% Cotton, 5% Spandex.
Country of Origin: Made in Italy

Dominique Sport Bra

Fully stretch, non-adjustable straps - 3 column, 3 row hook and eye back closure - Light control sport bra, soft cups - Constructed of stretch microfiber - Comfort straps to gently cushion the shoulder - "U" back for comfort - Extra wide underband for extra support
Content:
Cups: 78% Nylon, 22% Spandex.
Back: 78% Nylon, 22% Spandex.
Country of Origin: Made in Philippines