This post is dedicated to my mother and grandmother, Dee Dee who always taught me that showing your bra straps made you look like, well, a "fast" girl. 

There used to be an age where showing your bra straps was sexy, I think I've finally passed that age (phew) and these days when my straps poke out when I'm wearing a racerback top I spend a good portion on the night trying to tuck them back in. Not cool. Well, I finally found the solution: The Natural.

The Natural is an entirely new category of lingerie–it's solution oriented.  Their stuff addresses complicated wardrobe dilemmas that women face like bra straps showing or plunge necks showing the top of your bra.  Among the brand's offerings are adhesive, backless bras; convertible bras with clear straps, deep plunging bras, medical grade tape and silicone and satin nipple covers to ensure modesty-and my favorite, the racer back bra clips.

A package comes with 4 pieces, 2 different shaped clips in both black and clear.

The clips are available on LaneBryant.com for only $8!

Aloha, Bra Straps from here on out!

Image Courtesy of Eco-Fabulous

That’s right ladies, your favorite most comfortable thong, Hanky Panky have come out with an ecofabulous green version! Same awesome seamless sides and comfy-fit.

Made from 100% Supima cotton organically grown in the U.S., the thong is available in both Original and Low Rise styles as well as boy shorts. It’s made with a natural cotton color and no bleach or dyes are used.

Available on Nordstrom.com, Neimans, Bergdorf and the like.

Visit HankyPanky.com to learn more about the brand.

I had the opportunity recently (well, not that recently anymore since I’ve been so slow in posting lately–you get it, it’s the summer, anyway…) I got the chance to see the Spanx showroom and check out collections for not only Fall this year but also Spring 2010 and Summer (Spanx is f-ing coming out with the hottest bathing suits you could ever imagine!) More to come on their collections for next year but I just had to take a moment to rave about their tights. They threw a few pairs in with the press kit I received and I have to say I tried on a few before stowing them away in Winter storage for Scarves and Stockings and I just have to say, they are such great quality. I am always so pleasantly surprised by what Spanx comes out with and the high quality their products have.

The tights are thick and I actually got one pair stuck on my Yurman bracelet (damn things catch everything) and it didn’t rip them! They are just so well made (unlike my H&M tights, which are basically disposable clothing after 1 use.

Aside from just being great quality these tights freaking rock. They suck your gut in and plump your rump!

Spanx likes it hot! These eye-catching, body-shaping tights feature legs with flattering matte yarns that add serious sizzle to your look. The non-binding waistband allows for a comfortable fit all day. Comfortable body-shaping to slim the tummy, hips, thighs and rear, soft, matte yarns flatter the leg, cotton gusset makes panties optional.

Check out all these awesome patterns that add fashionable flair to skirts and dresses

Tight End Tights- Black. Also available in awesome colors like the ones below! $26

Tight End Tights- $26. Taste the Rainbow, they also come in like 15 other colors! We just obvs love pink!

Patterned Corset Tights- $28. Click the pic to check these out- they are beautiful (when you can see them better)

Classic Fishnets- That suck you in!

As I said, dolls, I think these are worth spending the extra $10 to go SPANX they’ll suck you in and an extra $10 won’t clean you out!

And, well just because we’re talking about Backsides…Oh My Gawd, Becky…

*I received a pair of Spanx when I met the girls who BTW were sugar, sweet, sunshine. They are sooooo nice we could eat them up!*

Originally $62

Originally $62

This brand is available at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom and other fun boutiques. They’re doing a summer clearance sale on the official site: 70% Off, Chickadees!!

Just click this link with the code already entered: http://www.shopscanty.com/?refcode=summer0970 and shop away your worries

So when I attended a SPANX party a couple months ago and was asked to review the BRA-LLELUJAH I was skeptical. For $62, I thought there is no difference between this and any bra I could pick up at Nordstrom’s or even Loehmann’s for that matter, for far less. But hey, I figured let me try it out and see what happens. I got the sample in the mail (yes, one of the perks of blogging! you know, other than talking to myself hoping someone cares what I have to say…) and put it on immediately before I left to go out. Holy, patent-pending genius, Batman! At first I couldn’t really tell how amazing it was, in fact I didn’t feel a thing. I was doing my makeup and getting ready to go out and it hit me, I can’t feel my braaaaaaa! Now maybe I just wear really uncomfortable bras but when I get home and put on comfy clothes, the bra goes!  But with Brallelujah it doesn’t have to! The material is so soft. The straps aren’t adjustable, they adjust themselves. The entire piece is made from a patent-pending material that feels glorious on  your skin and is barely seen through your clothes (even white t-shirts)! Even better? It’s racer-back for all my summer tanks! Better than that? It doesn’t squeeze your back at all, which means NO hideous back-fat bulge or bra straps showing through! The cups provide enough support and lift too! The back also has no metal hooks or tag so it won’t poke through your shirt! My only advice is that you must try this on before you purchase. I wear a B-cup in this and usually wear a C-cup.

Visit Spanx.com to pick one up in nude, black or mocha for $62.00!

If granny panties had an antonym, Cosabella’s G string underwear would certainly be it! Although these itty bitty thongs resemble the width of dental floss,they do not feel anything like it! Since they are so incredibly comfortable, it almost feels as though you’re going commando! Another reason I am such a big fan of this teeny thong  is  that they will not leave any outline whatsoever-even, if you are wearing skin-tight pants such as leggings! But, wait…it gets better! These thongs are also one size fits all-meaning, the string sides are stretchy, so they will not squeeze the lovely area we like to refer to as “Love Handles.” So, if you’re convinced to buy these hot, comfy  g-strings, you can find them in department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s at  $14 per pair. However, the good news is,  these thongs can also be found at Century 21 and Loehmann’s for $7-which is a lot more reasonable for a tiny piece of material!

Article by: Elizabeth Berwitt

Long Leg Panty

These bad boys have tons of different built-in knit support systems to lift and separate your rump, while they trim the hips, thighs and tummy … all without unsightly seams(i.e. backfat and lovehandles). The best thing about these is that the waist band does not pinch or roll down. Every time I moved I felt like I had to yank those up again. Sassybax though stayed in place! And guess what- even though these are $55, you can wear them all the time. These seriously make you look smooth and help suck you in so you can comfortably fit into whatever you’re wearing (sans girdle lines showing- nothing is less sexy than that!)

The Thinning Slip

This thing doesn’t ride up either and it made me look flubber-free under my bandage dress which is about the tightest item I own. I wore this all night and it really never rode up. There was no tug of war trying to keep this in place. She stayed put all night long! It also has a built in bra so I didn’t have to have 6 straps showing. It smoothes unwanted back-fat. Uch I can’t believe I’m writing all this, I’m making myself less attractive to men as I type…see that devotion ladies!! Pick one up today for your next formal occasion. Sassybax Thinning Slip $78.

They also have tons of great items. Visit them at Sassybax.com

This is something I would spend more money on and have it forever. This makes you look flawless in whatever you wear. I mean, what’s the cost of looking hot even after the holiday weight gain? Smartypanties thinks these are priceless…