Top Heavy Mannequins

I was walking down the historic Lincoln Road (South Beach) with my parents this past weekend enjoying some people watching (saw oddball Dennis Rodman), and my dad pointed out something very interesting – "Do you notice these mannequins in the store window," he asked? After taking a hard look, I realized that these mannequins all had one interesting characteristic that stood out, beside the plastic coating and ridiculously trashy outfits….they were festooned with ENORMOUS breasts. Does this paint a clear view into the future of where the retail industry is headed, or are boobs just getting bigger and the world is accepting it?

Sun Sentinel writer Rod Hagwood just wrote a story about this very same topic and credits the influx of top-heavy mannequins to the fact that breasts are getting bigger in the U.S.

According to Rod’s research, “The median bra size a decade ago was 36C. In the '70s and '80s it was 34B. But now lingerie, foundation and undergarment manufacturers and retailers report there is a demand for DD, DDD and G cups, according to Fashion Gossip Weekly. Some bra builders are going for a K cup.”

A K cup!?

If you have any thoughts on this voluptuous mannequin movement, leave ‘em here! And check out Rod’s story by clicking here.

2010 Oscars Boob Faux Pas

Another year, another Oscars, but this year was surprising...

Sandra Bullock, who always looks great, appeared strikingly beautiful this year in a gold beaded Marchesa gown and red painted lips that perfectly accented her porcelain skin. I also thought Demi Moore looked unbelievably gorgeous in Atelier Versace and I happened to love Zoe Zaldana's ruffled purple gown by Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy Haute couture.

Kate Winslet (another looker) took it easy this year in YSL and Kristen Stewart stuck with her dark side in a navy Monique Lhuillier number.

Wasn't a big fan of JLo's dress choice (Armani Prive), and nominated Penelope Cruz's sculptured Donna Karan Couture didn't wow me either. Diane Kruger gave no surprises as she often sports Chanel HC. Vera Farmiga's dress went a little too wild on the ruffles side for me in a Marchesa gown (Sandra beat her out with the best Marchesa this year).

Topping the worst dressed chart? Our beloved fashion icon SJP, who originally began earning her fashion cred from SATC, wore a very unflattering pale yellow Chanel Haute Couture number.

And the worst...and the reason why boobie bible had to make a post...Charlize Theron. She honestly couldn't have called more attention to her BBs in this John Galliano, boobie rose-ornated dress.

photos courtesy of People.com and USA Today.

bando or strapless?

Bando or a strapless? That is the question.

Forget strapless for me...they just aren't working. From Vicky's to department store brands, they just don't stay in place despite the sticky lining of the bra. So, my new obsession is the bando bra, but not just any bando bra. I have tried many, including Victoria Secret, GAP and Macy's, but my favorite by far is American Apparel. And have you checked out their selections? They stay in place, they minimize the BBs (because the material is thin) and they are packaged in a variety of colors...I mean more than you can count on both hands.

The downside? They aren't as supportive as your typical strapless, and after one wear, they stretch out. That means, you actually have to wash the bando after one use...and you know we all wear our bras a couple of times before washing...just like your favorite pair of jeans.

As American Apparel says: "The perfect bra for strapless tops or layer under our Deep V's for a ruched peek-a-boo effect."

At just a $11 a pop, they are well worth the investment. Buy here:

I'll have a merlot with a side of boobs please

Calling all ladies looking for a quick boob job, sans surgery:

Just when we thought things couldn't get any wackier (re: ringtones that can increase boob size), a new inventor (Cooler Fun) yet again surprises us with the winerack bra.

No, I didn't stuttttter. It's like nursing...yourself into a drunken blitz, and getting the cleavage, then losing the cleavage, and then getting confused why you lost the cleavage since you're now intoxicated...a vicious cycle I tell you.

Seeing as this combines two of my loves, wine and boobs, I am more than intrigued. Okay, here's the scoop:

The winerack bra is a sports bra that offers to not only give your boobs a boost, but also totes 25 ounces of your favorite beverage. This means it has to be pretty supportive if it can hold that much liquid.

Think of it as a sophisticated keg! The winerack bra is connected to a drinking tube (with a DIY on/off valve) that can literally be connected straight from your sports bra to your lips. Can I get a "hell no?" This feels wrong on many levels.

Here are some classic comments from various site/blog readers. Fill up your winerack bra and guzzle down for added pleasure:

"Drinking out of boobs is not so weird"

"I don't understand why anyone would want their boobs to get smaller throughout a night of drinking"

"Female alcoholics rejoice everywhere…"

"That's awesome"

Tagline: Juice up your rack for only $29.95. If you want to buy one as a gag gift or maybe because you actually want one (I urge you to get help if this is the case), you can go to baronbob.com.

Photos courtesy of Baronbob.com

A new sports bra...avoid the uniboob look!

I have been saying for many moons how being big-breasted and wearing a sports bra to the gym is as fabulous as waking up at 3am with a UTI. After a great workout, the boobs are not in such great shape, and may even start joining together and become the dreaded uniboob that is sooo NOT attractive. Sometimes they get very sore (even worse if Aunt Flo pays a visit) and some chafing action may occur. Although I had breast reduction surgery in 2008, at times I still double up on sports bras which causes a lot of shoulder aches and pains. Bottom line: NOT FUN.

Well, a new bra has come out that I am dying to give a try. The name? HANDFUL. It's purpose? "Designed to flatter, not flatten." I like it!

Cost is $40 and is said to flesh the girls out farther with removable inserts that can make sure no one's merely an A (not a problem for me...) Straps are slim and the bra is more revealing than the typical racer-back bra, If you are daring enough, you could even sport it shirtless as it's not too revealing. It also comes packaged with a mesh bag to maintain the fabric and longevity when tossing it in the washing machine.

Check out the story in the Miami Herald here:

Also, here's a great article about how to find the best sports bra for you, if the "handle" doesn't work.

If you have purchased this sports bra, or know anything about it, send me an email or leave a comment. Thanks! I'll give more details on where to buy it soon...looks like it hasn't been picked up by many stores yet.