Miracle Bamboo Comfort Bra Review

Another birthday done and dusted and as I march on in years, my body has changed.  My bras just didn't fit me anymore. In fact, I don't think I have ever had a bra that fit me well. I have broad shoulders but not much in front so the band would always cut into me and create those horrid mini muffin tops that made me look heftier than I really was whilst the cups would gape.  I was determined to rectify this situation but trawling disconsolately through the lingerie section of department stores was a surefire recipe for frustration.  I don't know about you but have you ever seen a 38 bra with a small cup size?  I haven't.  When I do find a 38, it inevitably comes with cups that are just way too big for me.  And the straps?  Don't get me started on the straps never mind the itchy, stiff, scratchy fabric.  I had resigned myself to spending the rest of my years wearing the same old stretched out ill fitting bras when, whilst wandering around Bed Bath and Beyond, I spotted this:

What?  BBB, one of my favourite places on Earth, sells bras?  I decided to take a chance and purchased one.  What a revelation!  It is true that once you find the right bra, you feel different...better about yourself.  It has front closure, which is a boon to someone with joint issues.  No more twisting myself into knots trying to do up the back.  It conforms to your shape and provides wire free support.  

The high sides smooths the sides thereby reducing any unsightly bulges.  There are removable pads which is convenient for those days you want a bit of extra va va voom or not.  Because it conforms to your shape, a wide variety of cup sizes and body shapes can fit one size.  For example, the back of the box says that a size large with a bust of 37-40 will fit a 32DD, 32DDD, 32QD, 34C, 34D, #4DD, 34DD, 36A, 36B, 36C, 38A.  It comes in L, XL, 2XL and 3XL.  As far as I can tell, it only comes in a nude beige which is fine by me.  It is like a cross between a conventional bra and a sports bra.  Now I know why babies feel so comforted when they are swaddled.  It does feel like I have a tensor bandage wrapped around my chest but this is in no way a bad thing.  This is the first time I have ever bought one of those "As Seen On TV" products as I always thought such things were a gimmick but I am so, so sold on this.  No, it isn't the sexiest piece of lingerie out there but, right now, comfort and fit trump all that.  Let me know your bra horror stories.  Surely I can't be the only one?

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February Favourites Too Faced Haul

Even though February is done and dusted, there was another heavy snowfall this past week and it looks like more is on the way.  I don't know about you but a new lippie or two always helps to chase away the winter doldrums.  I had been hoarding my last remaining Too Faced lipstick in Spice Spice Baby for what seemed like forever as they were no longer available for purchase on the Sephora Canada website.  When I saw they were on sale on the Too Faced website, I ordered two of them. 

The drought is finally over.  This lipstick is my all time favourite as it is such a lovely coral pink nude.  I ordered 2 of the Peach Frost Highlighters which are on clearance on the Sephora Canada website.  I think they won't be available in Canada for much longer.  So if you are interested, I would hurry and put in an order.  I read the reviews and many people complained that it just wasn't blingy enough.  I am of the age where disco glitter would look manic on me.  I prefer discretion over bling especially when it comes to work appropriate makeup so I decided to take a chance.

The highlighter is a cream to powder formula.  I love the Too Faced blush in the same range so I was curious about how a cream to powder formula would translate as a highlighter.  It is true that the sheen is very subtle and understated, possibly a touch too understated.  However, for the bargain price of $12 CAD (!!!), I can't really complain.
Now bring on Spring!