Double-Dippin' With The Mayor

Yes, I'm reachin' back into the archives and reposting what I was doing exactly one year ago today...I think it's adventure worth repeating 'cuz it's not often I get to rub shoulders with The Mayor!

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This handsome gentleman is

The Mayor.

OK, well...not really. Actually, he's pretty much your Average Joe...but we've nicknamed him "The Mayor" because he seems to know EVERYONE in town (and visa versa)...just walking a few blocks down the street to go to dinner with him took us about 2 hours because we had to stop, chit-chat and hob-nob with every other person along the way! (I totally loved it.) Plus, he's quite charming...and took excellent care of me and my Chaperons whilst in Petaluma. He'd certainly get MY vote if he ran for Mayor. (And if bras could vote.)

He recently restored this old drinking fountain to working order

in downtown Petaluma. (Ain't it purty?)

Not that I have an alcohol problem or anything,

but I found the following information very interesting...

This concrete drinking fountain was erected in 1891 by the Women's Christian Temperance Union – an organization dedicated to banning the sale and drinking of alcohol. The members were urged to erect drinking fountains in their towns so that men could get a drink of water without entering saloons and staying for stronger drinks.

*No wonder it stopped working YEARS ago!!

Looking pretty good for being so old... And it works like a charm!

Just ask The Mayor!

How to Relax in a B-R-A

Finding a leisure bra for the full bust is one of the most challenging lingerie wardrobe gaps to fill. A leisure bra used to be termed a day bra in the industry, but now it is more accurate to call it a house bra. While the aim is to be comfortable, one's upfront & together appearance isn't such a top priority. However, comfort does entail support, noone feels good having breasts rest on their ribcage/tummy as they enjoy their day at home.

This is my favorite house bra. In general I advise our clients against wearing an underwire bra at home. One can see it akin to wearing pumps/heels around the house. We may wear them at work and around town because we feel good in them and those shoes are stylish, but when we come home, whether to cook dinner, watch TV, or what have you, we usually rest our feet. Likewise please rest your breasts from the underwire.

When looking for a house bra, consider the "good bra" tenents:

1. snug back band
2. seamed cup
3. rigid fabrication

You can find a soft-cup bra that is made of cotton or cotton/polyester that won't stretch, but will have a soft hand. I warn you that a soft cup bra usually comes up higher in the center front to give the support in lieu of under wires. When purchasing a soft cup bra, which are available only in full cup styles, you may take a different size than your wired, blacony bras. For example, if you wear a 32F in an underwire balcony/plunge bra, then in the full soft cup bra you may take a 32E. A soft cup has a more universal fit because wires are not involved.

When you come home from work and change your clothes, do you change your B*R*A as well? If so, what do you put on in its stead? Sometimes, a sports bra does a fine job.

As always, please contact Bratique Helene if you have any questions on bras, swim, or clothing for your full bust.

These Boobs Were Made For Walkin'...

Recognize this sweet face?

Of course you do...it's my Widnes, England Chaperon and

Smoosh Your Boobies cohort, Claire!
And she (and her boobs) need your help!

On June 20th, Claire (and her boobs) along with 10,000 other women and men (and their boobs) will be participating in The MoonWalk Edinburgh, and walking 26.2 miles through the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland - at night, wearing specially decorated bras - to raise funds for the charity, Walk the Walk/Uniting Against Breast Cancer.

If you'd like to help support Claire (and her boobs) during this unique and worthwhile event, please visit her fundraising page...you can also follow along with Claire (and her boobs) on the day of the event as she Twitters while she walks! And for even more information about Claire (and her boobs) check out her blog, A Little Piece of Me!

Good Luck Claire! Next year, I (and my boobs) hope to be walkin' with ya!