Monthly Archives: August 2011

August 26, 2011

How a Bra Should Fit

How a bra should fit and how it does fit is not always the same thing. Some reports suggest up ton 85% of women are wearing a wrong bra size. So follow these tips for how a bra should fit you.

How to Fit a Bra

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  • Get measured every six months, breast size and position can change for a number of reasons
  • The strap that runs around the body should be firm but not tight. When you stand sideways in the mirror the bra should not ride up on your back
  • The wire at the front should lie flat against your ribcage and should not dig in and there should not be a gap between your skin and the bra.
  • Shoulder straps should be snug but not tight, they should not leave marks – if you loosen them and you loose support you need to choose a different style.
  • Your breasts should be enclosed in the cups and you should not have any bulging over the top, sides or at the back.
  • Wear it once, wash it once, 100 times then it is time to buy a new model.
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August 24, 2011

Iconic Finnish Design

I recently returned from a trip to Helsinki, having lived there for 3 years I know the city well but it is always nice to go back.   I was excited to see that the flagship store for the most Finnish of Fashion labels Marimekko has had a makeover and now includes a coffee shop, Marikahvila.

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Marimekko started in 1951 by Viljo and Armi Ratio, and early recognition came when Finland’s leading industrial designer Timo Sarpaneva invited the company to present a fashion show at the 1957 Triennale in Milan. The Fashion show ended up being cancelled but the garments were eventually showcased in the nearby Rinascente department store under its then display manager Giorgio Armani.

Further recognition came when the brand was introduced to the US market by Jacqueline Kennedy, who bought eight Marimekko dresses which she wore throughout the 1960 US Presidential campaign.

More recently, Marimekko achieved publicity in the hit series Sex and the City with Carrie Bradshaw wearing a Marimekko bikini on season 2 and later on, a Marimekko dress. On the fifth season the series also introduced tablecloths with Marimekko prints.

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When you walk down the street in Helsinki or anywhere in Finland you will see  women wearing Marimekko handbags, they not only iconic finnish design but are also the perfect holdall handbag.  If your’e in Helsinki pop in to the store or  online at www.marimekko.com

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