Ginch Gab: She Really Likes Her Underwear

Image: princessetamtam.com

I found this hilarious ad in "Best of Craigslist". Now this is a woman who is SERIOUS about her underwear. I can relate to her attachment.



MY BRA- I'D LIKE IT BACK. NO DATE REQUIRED. - w4m
Date: 2008-08-02, 11:10AM PDT


ok. so i don't know really how to go about this.

basically, i was your one night stand last night and need my most important idem of clothing back--> my bra.

so yes, i was totally fine with the fact that when i left this morning we didn't exchange phone numbers (or names...); no big deal. but once i got home and sobered up, i realized, that we maybe should have because i left my bra at your house.

first off, i want to get something clear. this is no victoria secret-esq type bra. this is an imported good were talking about. princess tam tam-french lingerie.

ok. specifics about you. (what i remember.) they are not going to be too specific because my friends are on this all the time and think i took a cab home last night.

you are:
1) outrageously tall and good looking.
2) a commercial real estate broker from the san jose, but lives in the financial district in the city with an asian friend whom i believe, was celebrating his birthday.
3) going to slide saturday night.
4) really into golf, in fact went friday.
5) a fan of red gumm y bears.

i am:
1) someone who obviously loves her underwear.
2) obsessed with french everything.
3) not really into children. something we have in common.
4) occasionally from time to time caught wearing my clothes inside out.
5) "anna"- (my name.)


so, where to go from here. basically, i'm willing to do whatever it takes. i can come pick it up, you can mail it to me, i can just have you leave it outside your building at a certain agreed upon time. what ever.

i hope to god you don't feel weird about this, because i don't. i obviously didn't leave it there on purpose. like i said, i'm not looking for you to take me out or call me. for god's sake, i'm resorting to craigslist for a grey bra. it's just a super cute one and i want it back. plus, it doesn't seem like you'll use it. you just didn't come off as that type.

please people. if this is you, or sounds like someone you know who fits this "john doe" profile, please contact me.

Ginch Gab: The Nu Bra

Image: www.nubra.com

I discuss underwear frequently because the reality is, foundation garments are very important.

So, I'd like to share with you, the Nu Bra. You've probably seen this item in lingerie shops and thought it looked pretty weird. You're correct. The Nu Bra consists of two silicone cups that stick to your body and clip together between "the girls".

The Nu Bra is marketed as a bra-less alternative but unless you're completely flat chested, I wouldn't recommend sporting these on their own. They are great for many other applications though:

• use instead of a strapless bra in a fitted, strapless dress (bra under wire often shows through a dress, especially if it's white i.e. bridal)
• use inside your bra for a little extra. The Nu Bra silicone looks and feels natural unlike foamy padding
• stick inside the cups of your sun-dress if you're not quite filling it out. Again the padding looks like the real deal.

They are a bit pricey but you get what you pay for. The knock-offs are not as well-formed and durable. Yes the bra actually does stick to your skin, you just need to wash the cups after every use.

Ginch Gab: LeoTARD Season

Photo: Jacques Brinon/Associated Press, Louis Vuitton for Spring 2008

There is a very compelling reason why I almost never wear skirts. One word....HOSIERY. It runs, it slouches, it sucks your "filmy" skirt to your legs. Oh ya, it's expensive too.

I think the turning point for me and skirts was when I walked a full city block in downtown Toronto, tugging at the back of my skirt(something just felt wrong but everything seemed to be in place). Finally a stranger's withering stare clued me in to the fact that my wispy skirt was completely tucked in to THE FRONT of my leotards.

Hot. Very hot.