Underwear Review: Thin Lizzy Miracle Bra

Underwear Review: Thin Lizzy Miracle Bra

 

Ok so this is a different type of review completely but one I found was necessary.

My 5 yr old daughter is a walking infomercial, almost every day she is telling me about fabulous products she has seen in infomercials and even quotes them, one day I was mopping the floors and she said “You don’t need sloppy buckets of dirty water, you need a Shark Steam mop!”. Heaven forbid I get a pimple, I get told all about Proactiv and told that Justin Bieber and Katy Perry use it! Just this morning when I was straightening my hair she was telling me all about a fantastic tool that can straighten AND curl my hair. So of course I’ve heard all about the Ahh Bra and Thin Lizzy Miracle bra too (I will add here that I was MORTIFIED when she was 4 and I picked her up from daycare and was informed that she had used a sales pitch for the Ahh Bra on a mother picking up her child!)

So one day after shopping for Shapewear(review coming soon) I was at the pharmacy and wearing an uncomfortable bra when I saw the Thin Lizzy Miracle Bra, it is very similar to the Ahh Bra, feeling uncomfortable I could hear my little girls words in my head about the comfort of the Ahh Bra and thought how wonderful that level of comfort would be, plus the Thin Lizzy bra offered removable pads for a dollar more so with a fair amount of excitement and dreaming of the wonderful support and comfort promised I took it to the counter and handed over $24.95. So here is my review

Thin Lizzy Miracle Bra

Cost: $24.95

Claims: Superior support, seamless, removable pads for shape and added lift

What I thought? Well for one it sure is comfy. I even sleep in it. I get home from a long day out and off comes my bra and on goes the Miracle Bra… yes that’s right, I avoid wearing it out because the support is CRAP! The pads were removed after the first 2 times I wore it as they kept moving around and making the shape of my boobs just weird. It does nothing flattering for my bust and as for the seamless claim, meh I can get the same effect from a well fitted bra.

Would I recommend it?

Yes and No. If you want a comfy everyday bra that flatters your bust, I would suggest a fitting at a lingerie store because this bra is not flattering AT ALL!

But if you are looking for a bra that is comfy and good for lounging around and sleeping in then yes, I feel $24.95 is an OK price. The colour range is decent too.

Overall Verdict?

I could take it or leave it. Nothing to get excited over

Well that’s my review for now

Till Next time

Stay Simply Stunningly Gorgeous xx

Beauty on a budget

Beauty in a pinch

Holy moly batman! I haven’t blogged since March and now its October!! Where the heck has 2012 gone!? 

Trying to look your best is simple, but can sometimes be costly. If you are on a tight budget like myself you want to save money wherever you can. Ah if only we could make our own make up…unfortunately for most of us this isn’t a possibility, but there are things we can do to keep the costs down.

The following are things I have tried and I do love. I have combo skin which is more on the dry side just in case this info helps anyone who is considering using any of these tips.

Save on shaving cream by using conditioner! You may have heard this tip but the stuff really works. I prefer it over shaving cream, it gets my legs much smoother and you probably already have conditioner in your shower anyway!

Ok this next one may sound kooky but if you are after some damn good exfoliation try Baking Soda (also known as bicarbonate of soda). I used to use Anew Clinical Micro something or other (at home micro dermabrasion stuff) but Baking Soda works just as well for a fraction of the price. Just mix quarter of a teaspoon with a little warm water on a wet face. I don’t recommend this method to be used more than once a week. DISCLAIMER: I am no skincare expert so cannot guarantee the safety of this method. I have been doing it for months and it works well but if you try it, it is at your own risk, I have not heard any safety concerns about this method.

Olive Oil, oh how I love thee! Olive oil is great for softening cuticles. Olive oil is great for hydrating skin, I like to rub a little on my face before bed, tie back my hair and a towel on the pillow, my skin is ultra-soft in the morning. It is also a FANTASTIC make up remover and doesn’t clog your pores. How I remove make up with it is I smear it all over my face and on my eyelids and lashes (hey my lashes have never been in such great condition!) and gently wash it off with a wash cloth, I then cleanse thoroughly as it can leave an oily residue on your skin. Olive oil is also great to help dry hair, simply rub some through and rinse half an hour later.

Honey is a great hydrating facial mask, Im talking about real honey not the gooey stuff that you can squeeze out of a bottle. I will warn you, it DOES feel horrible and it does melt while on your face (have an old towel around your neck) but after 10 mins OH MY GOSH!!  Soft, hydrated skin.  Here is a link to my blog post about honey.

Lemon and sugar is perfect for a blackhead blasting, pimple killing, acne scarring skin superhero! Use a cotton pad/cotton round and squeeze some lemon on it,spinkle a little sugar and use the pad to gently scrub your face in small circular motions (not good for sensitive skin). It leaves your skin feeling super silky and you will see results. I like to do this once a week.

OK now this one is a real cheap (some may say nasty) tip. Now what are those make up brushes called, the lash comb, eyebrow comb combo thingy? Anyway I’m always losing mine and am too tight to go and buy them no matter how inexpensive, besides they usually come in packs of brushes I don’t want. What I do is wash old mascara wands till they have no product whatsoever left (I soak them, cleanse them, rinse them etc.).  I use the traditional wands for my eyebrows and the rubber ones to separate my lashes.

If you have dry lips exfoliate them! To exfoliate your lips try a baby toothbrush. It keeps your lips soft, smooth and flake free. Afterwards apply your favourite balm.

To keep your nails shaped forget disposable files and invest a little extra in a metal or glass file, they are a real money saver long term.

Well that’s all I have lovelies,its after midnight, beauty sleep is important! Also remember to Google at home tips, you can even make your own face masks!

Till next time, stay Simply Stunningly Gorgeous xx

EXTRAS!

Check out my post about at home facials Here 

Rescue remedies for feet click here

How to choose a facial mask click here