Monthly Archives: September 2011

The War on Plus Four: Operation Playtex. Mission accomplished?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

I may be totally fearless when it comes to taking on lingerie retailers, but there are some battle fronts the current B4J HQ in Amsterdam simply puts out of reach. So three cheers for bloggers Georgina Horne, Kitty Lingerista and … Continue reading →

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What lies beneath: Freya Bardot bikini reviewed

Posted on September 22, 2011 by

Regular readers will know just how much I pined for the beautiful Freya Bardot bikini. When I spotted it approximately FOREVER ago I knew right away that this little Biba inspired beauty had to be mine, and finally, yesterday, it … Continue reading →

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Fantasie’s ‘Belle’ bra celebrates tenth birthday

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

Fantasie’s classic Belle bra celebrates its tenth birthday this autumn, with a brand new cherry shade (mmmm, cherry…) being launched – as always – all the way up to a JJ cup. It only takes a casual look at the … Continue reading →

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Bridget Jones pants? Pfff. AP take shapewear to a whole new level….

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

“Thora is a powerful look, imagined in the boardroom,” say Agent Provocateur, and while I’m not sure this dress is the answer to women’s dire underrepresentation on boards across the globe, there’s no denying that AP’s stylish take on shapewear … Continue reading →

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Association of Aunties tackling ‘breast ironing’ in Cameroon

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

I’ve been blogging about breast ironing (the horrifying practice of burning adolescent girls’ breasts with hot stones by their own mothers to inhibit growth) in Cameroon for over a year now, and while the UK Government (see letter below) are … Continue reading →

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