• Btw, it may be worth mentioning for those not familiar with it, that Harlequin is the old name for now Masquerade bras.

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I created a blog!

I decided to bite the bullet and create my own bra blog. I am in the process of getting it set up, as I've never had a blog before. I went with the title "The Lingerie Architect" since I'm an architectural engineering student. While I don't have any bra-related posts yet, I hope to get one up soon (even though I've ridiculously busy with school). Any tips or suggestions would be really helpful!!

lingeriearchitect.blogspot.com

http://lingeriearchitect.blogspot.com/

http://lingeriearchitect.blogspot.com/

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• Good luck on the blog!

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• Thats great news.. but such a limited size range still really. :(. Its frustrating when they advertise (& I am not just talking Big W)- 'larger cup' sizes but still so limited.

• I just discovered these recently too. Although they don't technically cover my size, I have managed to get some that were just as good or better in the fit department than 99% of other (much more expensive) bras I've bought or tried on.

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Feb 07, 2014

I was watching the Big Bang Theory with my boyfriend, and the christmas episode came on, wherein each of the characters have little fantasy cut-scenes about what life would be like if they didn't exist. We got to Amy's (the one where Penny catches Sheldon in the laundry room), and when Penny stripped her shirt off and demanded that he take her to Pleasure Town, I went "OH MY GOD I HAVE THAT BRA EEEEE".

Boyfriend looked at me like I was crazy. He just did not understand.

The Big Bang Theory - Penny & Sheldon doing laundry

Thank you Santa. I do not own this. All rights property of Warner Bros.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMALWe0IPyA

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• I believe it's natori, http://www.natori.com/Bras/Underwire/Natori-Feathers-Bra

• It is! I have it in black as well. They are my everyday bras.

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Panache AW2014

New Panache bras for Autumn / Winter 2014...

Panache - jesień-zima 2014

Sets let you organize your photos on Flickr. Explore the 40 photos in this set.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47861509@N07/sets/72157640564910924/

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• Clara Black/Gold is really nice!

  I'm also liking a lot of the porcelain stuff, but that works god awful on me (and it seems like most people too).

• I love seeing the previews :D

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Cleo Swim SS14

Does anybody know when Cleo Swimwear's SS14 range will be available?
I'm interested in the Lucille Balconnet Bikini.
Thank you

Panache Lingerie | Lucille - Balconnet Bikini

http://panache-lingerie.com/en/products/details/cleo-swim-by-panache/lucille/...

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• I can't believe that I *just* placed an order this morning for some EMs. That Kris Line interests me based on the measurements, but I just forked out nearly $250 on bras so I'm not really in a position to spend at the moment. :(

• Aww man, yeah I know how you feel. If no one else wants the Kris Line, I can at least keep it for you if you think you might want to try it within the next month. It's a really awesome bra with unusual measurements and I wish my right boob were just a little smaller.

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Mimi Holliday Sale!

50% off [of last season's styles I think].

They're particularly good at small bust offerings (they include 28A and 28AA in their sizes I think), but they also offer medium bust stuff.

Mimi Holliday Lingerie Collection - Damaris | Mimi Holli...

http://www.damaris.co.uk/lingerie-by-mimi-holliday

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• Up to GG-cups in the baxi bras. For some reason Mimi Holliday does seem to no longer make AA-cups and no longer even A cups in a 28-band though. :(

• Mimi Holiday does maternity and nursing bras (not on sale, unfortunately)?! Now there's something I might be interested in! Of course only starting at 32 bands -- what's with that?! *Le Sigh* They're cute though: Bon Bon Noir, for example, looks absolutely yummy ;)

  And not to say anything bad about this company, but what's with this girl's thighs?! http://www.damaris.co.uk/silk-crepe-shorties-mimi-holliday-lingerie-sleepwear-nightwear-black-polka-dot-lace-silk-shorties-knickerbocker-glory-ss14-24 (see the back view) Not that this lady needs any additional 'trimming' in any way, but please, if you absolutely have to use photoshop, use it properly *rolls eyes*

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• I am planning to try the Coco Lace soon, I just have to get around to ordering.

• They look exactly like Midnight Grace.

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• Yeah, I noticed that the Big Bra Bar rebranded when the return package I had specifically asked if I could send back was returned to me, leaving me stuck with stuff that didn't fit and out the postage costs as well. Never got an answer to my emails, either.

• Aaa that is just terrible! I would be so frustrated in your shoes. I'm not surprised, it's just one more reason not to shop with them.

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Curvy Kate Autumn/Winter 2014

I'm having issues downloading the brochure on Curvy Kate's website. Is everyone else also having issues?

It's finally loading. The Firecracker looks awfully like the Cleo Melissa, which bothers me a bit (not only because I disliked the design of the Melissa) because it's unoriginal and shows that the large bust industry is not progressing in its designs (they're not creative or really attractive often). The new colorway of the Roxie is really pretty and they're bringing back the Tease Me for fans of that (who may have missed the old colorways, Overall an unremarkable season.

Curvy Kate Autumn Winter 2014 Brochure

http://www.curvykate.com/brochure/book/aw14.php

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• I had a look in the brochure a few days ago and I also noticed how similar Firecracker is to Cleo Melissa. I was disappointed to say the least because the similarities are striking. Surely they must've had Melissa in mind?

  I love the look of Roxie!

• I really want to know what the blogger behind Up Front and In Brief has to say about this season. If I had things my way, I would design my own line of bras, but I have neither the funding nor skills for that kind of endeavor (plus my passion lies in Microbiology).

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• The back band on some of their models is riding up, and the cups look too small...so honestly I'm not too hopeful.

• @Leedlebra I don't really see the too small cup. The band is definitely too big for custom (though I wouldn't say so if it were a made to wear bra becauseif it's custom you're not restricted to increments of 2 inches for the band so in theory the band should be on its loosest hooks). My main issue is that it is expensive. There is a lot of variety in bras, and some companies do custom make sizes and styles (EM does custom sizes and Comexim does custom styles and some custom sizes just to name a few). While there isn't necessarily a bra out there for anyone yet, this does not seem to be the solution as far as a price point and quality goes.

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• Forever New is one people recommend! I stick with my castile soap (Dr Bronners), which also doesn't have detergents. I have also heard baby shampoo is a reasonable, gentle alternative.

• I use Ovacion, a liquid form of Forever New. I'll also use powdered Forever New when convenient. Baby shampoo has detergents so I wouldn't use it.

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Jan 22, 2014

I saw this on FullerFigureFullerBust and Tutti Rouge's fb pages and ...*drool*.
I've been in love with light green bras for a long time and want to buy almost no other color of bra,even when I know other colors are more practical.Really hoping this will not be a total flop for my shape.Got it on my spring and summer wishlist and hopefully by then there will be loads of reviews.

http://www.bravissimo.com/products/lingerie/sensational-s...

http://www.bravissimo.com/products/lingerie/sensational-sets/fifi-bra/apple/t...

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• I really want it too! I'm probably waiting for summer too though. It's so pretty ! (trying to lose weight and trying to NOT buy anymore bras till I've lost weight.)

• I was eyeing this one too. If you're worried about practicality in general, I'd recommend demi camis in a beige colour to wear overtop (source: http://www.shopsecondbase.com/demi/).

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Sale at Barenecessities!

25% off full-price and extra 50% off clearance (was only 30% off the other day). Buying certain brands gets you free shipping, or spend at least $70 to get free shipping.

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• Does anyone have any experience in sizing for Kris Line? I've always loved their styles, but never had the opportunity to try one on. I'd assume they use Europe sizing, but then I see they have double letter sizes listed too. According to the Zulily size chart, I'd need an I cup (UK FF -> US H -> EU I) and that seems a little extreme to me. Since they don't allow returns, I'm hesitant to order anything.

• Kris Line uses 2cm cup increments instead of the 1" that most brands use. The cups are deep and narrow, as is standard per Polish brands, and I know at least in larger cup sizes, the wire channels are sewn to overlap at the gore (which is excellent for those of us with very close-set breasts).

  I had a bra in 65JJ when I was wearing about a 28HH in most UK brands (I wore a lot of Freya and Cleo back then), but the fact that the cups were deeper and narrower helped with this. I could also point you to this blog post http://brasandbodyimage.com/2013/07/16/a-taste-of-kris-line/, where some of the bras are reviewed, but again in the very large cup sizes, so I'm not sure if that will be helpful or not. :)

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• I was wondering the same thing. I guess there is convenience in ordering from the US because you don't have to worry about translating from English and bras can be returned to a US address. Otherwise it's much cheaper ordering directly as long as you know your size.

• Yeah, Wellfitting basically just order for you. Perhaps Comexim set aside a certain amount of stock/material for them, so they can still have bras which aren't available directly?

  I'm not sure how much they order the bras for (obviously slightly cheaper than retail), but clearly they'll be charging slightly more than ordering directly, since they have to cover both their running costs and make a profit. As to why anyone would bother, if you're in the US, ordering from them means no hidden costs (customs and import fees are the worst), you pay less to return the bra (since it's within the US), and no language barriers or confusion. So it makes sense, depending on how much you order. That is, assuming I've interpreted it right and they cover the import and customs from what they charge you.

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Free shipping from Wellfitting!

Just checked my email and there's a coupon for free shipping from Wellfitting.com.

code is: perfectdcup (valid until end of Jan 19th)

I haven't tried @Comexim but am thinking about ordering one bra to test out the size before placing a bigger, custom order directly from Comexim.

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No more problems with a bra too small to fit and lift the bigger girls ;) Get a spectacular cleavage in our bras made up to N cup!

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• how accurate is wellfittings size calculator? is suggested a 70G for me when I normally wear a uk 28G, I'm not familiar with the way comexium's sizes work but that doesn't seem right to me.

• Their calculator gave me 85C! Holy cow. I'm like 75G or GG, at least in Fantasie. 70G or H in Freya. C? Really?

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