Thursday, August 26, 2010

Feminist Says “Don’t Burn Bras, Create Them!”

Clever and attention-grabbing, U.K.-based artist Laura Ann Jacobs is unleashing her feminist anger through her new collection of underwear sculptures. The different pieces, over 100 in the series, display some seriously outrageous bras with names like bras that pinch, garden of eatin’ and would he or woody knot.

Some of her styles, which may be purchased from her website www.laurasaura.com, (send her an email) are described as Dali-inspired to antique glass. They are purposely designed to bring attention to the fact that feminism has been countered by, in Jacobs' words, “today’s ever-present porn industry and freaky surgery makeovers.”

Jacobs continues, “Today's self-assertive, self-reliant, independent modern woman is more man made than ever before, still shaped by man's DIC-tates.”

Power to the sista! Would you buy one of these?

The collection also includes corsets and shoes - they must be pricey!

Thursday, August 19, 2010

The Winkee Has You Covered – Literally!

Long ago were the days when a plunging neckline was frowned upon in society. Today, many of us make a living out of flaunting the girls, and some of us may even resort to paying for the extra cleavage - just look at Pamela Anderson and all of Hugh Hefner’s lovely ladies.

But, if you are one of those ladies who likes to avoid tops that are too revealing or needs to cover up in a professional work environment, a new product called The Winkee may be a good solution. This mock cami is a stylish, light-weight bra accessory that can help cover cleavage without added bulk. And if you’re thinking “my girls are just too big,” you are wrong. one Winkee size fits all, and for curvier ladies, make sure to request the long-tab Winkee which has more fabric.

Although I haven’t sampled one yet, this bosom buddy seems like a great alternative to wearing a bando top underneath a low cut blouse or using a safety pin to prevent cleavage exposure – yes I have done this numerous times and ruined many expensive tops.

So what exactly is the Winkee? The Winkee combines the concept of a tank top layer with the added benefit of being removable, allowing women to cover cleavage when they need to and giving the option to switch from a day-to-night look without changing outfits. The Winkee kit comes with 10 Winkeedots, disposable double-sided adhesives securing fabric-to-fabric, that are good for 3-6 uses...I would stock up on these.

All you have to do is stick the Winkeedots on the inside of each of the three Winkee tabs, wrap the top side tabs around straps of the bra and wrap the bottom tab under the middle of the front of the bra – and now you are Winkafied!

Colors: Try ivory or black if you are looking for something simple and if you want to dress it up, Winkees new line includes fun styles and colors like aqua lace, sugar coral and café au lait.

Cost: $17-20 and can be purchased online at thewinkee.com; a pack of 50 extra winkeedots is $8.

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

China reports: Female Infants are Growing Breasts

The fourth largest country in the world is reporting even bigger news, and people are not happy.

The official Chinese Daily Newspaper reports that female infants in China who have been fed milk formula by baby formula company Synutra are growing breasts. Call it another hormone disaster, but medical tests performed on babies being fed Synutra formula found levels of estrogens circulating in their bloodstreams that are as high as those found in most adult women. These babies are just between four and 15 months old.

Synutra denies being the faulty party, and perhaps the hormones that somehow entered the food chain root back to the farmers who reared the cows - they currently use growth hormones to promote greater milk production (source: Chinese Dairy Association).

So who is responsible? It hasn't been determined, but fears are escalating that some of this tainted formula could make its way to the U.S. - after all, a surprising number of food products sold in the U.S. come from China. And what's worse, at this point it's impossible to detect if the infant formula you purchase has been made with milk products from China. Makes me think about all the food we consume and where it really comes from...

Check out the Huffington Post article for more riveting details.


Thursday, July 15, 2010

Can New Drug Stop Spread of Breast Cancer?

Whether it be family or a close friend, we have all in one way or another been exposed to the inevitable effects of breast cancer. Though the horrible disease has plagued millions, it's comforting to read that researchers continue to work steadfastly at finding a cure.

The Daily Express, Daily Telegraph and BBC News recently reported that British scientists from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and other research centers in the UK and US are developing a new drug that could stop the spread of breast cancer in a fifth of sufferers; the research is being funded by the Scottish Funding Council and Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

The drug is based on a genetic “breakthrough” that identified how cells break away from highly aggressive HER2 breast cancers. If you’re like me and wondering what HER2 stands for, its "Human Epidermal growth factor Receptor 2" and is a part of a family of genes that play roles in regulating cell growth...basically a gene that contributes to higher aggressiveness in breast cancers.

Although it’s too early to confirm anything, researchers are hoping to one day determine if these chemicals are safe and effective for testing in humans so we could have a new drug on the market to stop the spread of breast cancer. Click here to read more about the story.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Kathy Griffin Looking Hot on Lopez Tonight

Whether she's talking about "Gaytinos" or her love affair with "The Situation," Kathy Griffin always knows how to shock an audience with her blunt yet hysterical personality. But on July 12th, the two-time Emmy winner took her performance on Lopez Tonight to a new level by stripping off her black boyfriend jacket to show off her new vagazzled va-jay-jay and spray tan; though I suspect she wanted to show of her fab body.

I was totally digging her bra - looked like it gave great full coverage - and I'd love to know who makes it. Never been a huge fan of her clothing choices, though...she's made quite a few "worst dressed" lists in her day.

Go Kathy...I totally love her!

Friday, July 2, 2010

From Booty to Boobs - Kim Kardashian unveils her fake body

Reality starlet and sought-after endorser Kim Kardashian may have a banging body and boobs to boot, but her newly unveiled wax figure certainly received some alternations. The big time celebrity (who's website is rumored to be the top celebrity site on the internet) just got her very own wax figure at Madame Tussauds, revealed on July 1st. Although her boobs are still looking large and luscious, they do look a bit fake...at least that's what some of her fans are saying. (Let's not forget that the wax figure is fake itself people!)

The Los Angeles Times "Ministry of Gossip" blog led its post with "Yes, Kim Kardashian -- hers will stay perky longer than yours."

Kim's thoughts on her wax figure? "It's weird," she comments. "It's like she's prettier than I am. It's so weird, like, my arms and the hands..."

Kim, if you'r reading this...I think you're forgetting to mention the breast lift your wax figure received.

Others worthy of their own Madame Tussauds wax figures include Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez and more. Check out all the wax figures here.

Who do you think is next - my vote goes to Justin Beber!

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Stage 5 Flasher!

Whether the cameras are flashing or a sexy celebrity is giving a quick peekaboo, there is always some sort of naughty flashing going on. And the fact that Mardi Gras makes flashing a part of its lifestyle to win some cheap plastic beads says a lot about our society.

Now Magazine is reporting that Katie Perry likes to get “saucy” and recently flashed her BB’s to a gal pal. Is this really so shocking? I mean, I flash my friends from time to time just to be silly, don't you? (please say yes).

Other celeb BB flashers include Khloe and Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga, Lil Kim and Paris Hilton...and let's not forget the infamous Janet Jackson flashing at the 2004 Super Bowl XXXVIII.

Would you give a quick flash to the paparazzi to get some attention?