Books on bOObs: A Guide to Your Girls

Boobquake might have been a bust, but cleavage didn’t lose any power to attract or distract attention. In an age of fashionable plunging necklines, though, it can be a challenge for women to exercise control over such mammary influence. The Boob Lady is happy to report on a plethora of products that offer both secure and complete coverage.

The Winkee ($17-$20, one size fits all) is a thong-shaped piece of fabric that comes in a variety of styles and easily attaches to your bra. You might also like Chickies ($37, sizes 28A-42F), a cute and colorful bandeau that transforms any too low top into one with greater coverage. Both items are packaged in smart little purse and pocket-friendly bags.

If you’re looking for greater versatility, check out the Camiband ($19.99-$26.99, XS-XL), pictured above. Creator Holly Xerri first designed the stylish strip of stretch lace to obscure “muffin-top,” but users quickly found it doubled as a pretty bust cover. If you’re shy about showing your bum at the beach, it also serves as an adorable bottom wrap. Camibands keep you covered from bust to booty.

No matter your shape or size, every woman can access beautiful and affordable Boobquake insurance. Make it your choice.

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Mammography is one of the most effective methods to screen for and detect early stages of breast cancer. Yet there are still plenty of barriers preventing access to this life-saving technology, including an ability to pay for the test. Since the national average cost of a mammogram is $150, it can be quite a financial stretch for those without health insurance.

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to remind all women to schedule an annual mammogram, Hologic has launched a new patient outreach initiative at www.promisetome.com. For every ten women who make the pledge to get a mammogram on their calendars, Hologic will donate $1 towards screening an uninsured woman. If you or a loved one can’t afford a mammogram, the Promise To Me website lists a number of ways to obtain low-cost or free mammograms.

Make the promise to yourself, or pass the pledge on to the breasts closest to you. One click of your mouse helps spread the love!

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Got something you’d like to get off your chest about breasts? InkSpotter Publishing is seeking submissions for a new anthology of breast stories: Wait a Minute, I Have to Take Off My Bra. Previously unpublished works are welcome from both men and women, and can range from light-hearted memories about breast buds in puberty to heart-wrenching recollections of breast cancer. The maximum word count is 3000 for both fiction and non-fiction. Poems are also welcome, although a limited number will be used. Visit the InkSpotter site for more detailed info on how to have your piece considered. Deadline is October 31, 2009.

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Need some support? Enter to win an autographed copy of bOObs: A Guide to Your Girls at The Luxury Spot. Guaranteed to perk up your “girls” or those of someone you love. Don’t delay, as the bOObs giveaway ends Friday, September 4th!

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Three recent stories paint an interesting picture of how women are viewed in our world today. The first was the post of a video, recording the public flogging of a 17-year old Pakistani girl by the Taliban. Her crime of “immoral behavior” stemmed from either a refusal to participate in an arranged marriage, or having been seen publicly with an unrelated male. The second reported on the doctoring of the inaugural Israeli cabinet photo to remove the image of its two female members. Publications either blacked them out or digitally erased them to appease ultra-orthodox Jewish readers. The third covered Michelle Obama’s meeting with her French counterpart, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. While these two women are extremely accomplished in their own right, the story focused on the fashion statement each made by their choice of designer clothing. Oh yeah, baby, we’ve come a very long way indeed.

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On March 9, 2009, the most adored and vilified plastic doll in the world turned the big 5-0. Ever the style conscious fashion queen, Barbie’s legacy now spans five decades. Many have criticized the molded model as the reason why some women compare and objectify their physical selves, especially their own breasts (unlike Barbie, we sport nipples). Ironically, while Barbie’s popularity among young girls has not waned, she’s also known as the most mutilated of playthings. If you fondly recall cutting off your Barbie’s hair or defiling her in some way, you may appreciate artist Margaux Lange’s jewelry creations. Lange skillfully dissects these dolls with an X-Acto knife and repurposes them in sterling silver rings, bracelets, and earrings. The above necklace is one of her original creations and is proudly worn by the Boob Lady. How appropriate that Barbie’s boobs are wrapped in heart-shaped symbols of love. May all women embrace their bosoms in the same fashion!

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Many larger breasted women find it difficult to wear tailored tops, since most are manufactured for the proportionately smaller boob owner. Their choices are limited: buy a bigger size which fits poorly everywhere else, or put up with overstretched fabric straining to cover a well-endowed chest. Enter Carissa Brown, founder of Bratique Helene, a company with several answers to this frustrating fashion dilemma. Bratique’s shirt sizing system is based on a bust to waist ratio (28-40 ribcage with a 34DD+ cup). Their innovative hook and eye closure system eliminates any chance of unsightly gaps. Recently reviewed by You Look Fab, styles can go from the boardroom to flattering a fav pair of jeans. Thank you, Bratique Helene, for providing a smart solution to a top heavy problem!

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Tune into NPR’s Wait Wait..Don’t Tell Me this Saturday AM and catch Elisabeth Squires, a/k/a The Boob Lady, commenting on a report from Uganda about truly stunning cleavage.  Check your local listings here or download a Podcast of the program on Saturday!

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For a truly entertaining and creative display of breasts, don’t miss Breasts of the Northwest II: Return of the Ta-Tas, at Lowell Art Works in Everett, Washington.  The show opens November 15th and runs through December 20th.  What better way to wish someone an uplifting holiday season than to give them the gift of boob art? 

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Breast Cancer Awareness month (October) is just around the corner, and one of the more creative — and controversial — fundraisers in support of the cause is the Blogger Boobie-Thon. For one week, bloggers around the globe expose their “girls” (covered and uncovered) to benefit breast cancer research. The effort doesn’t discriminate, as man-boobs are most welcome.  (They also have a beautiful gallery of breastfeeding photos.) You can pledge dollars, bare your own, or support the effort by providing technical assistance. Anyway you look at them, you’ve gotta love the Blogger Boobie-Thon motto: “we share because we care.”     

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