Busted Detroit

Posted in Fashion News by Jessica

Here’s a random fact on the topic of breasts: 8 in 10 women don’t know their correct bra size. If you’re a woman reading this, can you confidently say you know your correct bra size?

Don’t feel badly if you don’t because Busted Bra can help! Busted Bra shop is opening its bra boutique doors on Nov 7 and will change the way women in Detroit care for their breasts. Busted Bra owner Lee Padgett saw the need for a bra shop in the city of Detroit because after all, ”There’s more boobs than people in the city,” said Lee. 53% of Detroit’s population are women and women need bras. A bra is the one item that all women wear everyday.

But women even outside of Detroit can flock to The Park Shelton where Busted Bra Shop Detroit is located and get fitted for a proper sized bra, as well as purchase bras and underwear. Busted Detroit offers bras ranging in size from 30A-54K and cup sizes up to N. Busted Detroit also carries lingerie, panties, boy shorts, thongs, bustiers, robes, sports bras, training bras and specialty laundry flakes by City Girl Soap.

I was able to sit down with Busted Bra owner Lee and talk boobs and bras. Here are some of her helpful hints:

Every woman should have at least three bras: one to wear, one to wash and one to rest.
The bridge of the bra (the triangular part in the middle) should be completely flat on your chest.
To determine if your bra fits correctly, raise your hands above your head. If any portion of the bra lifts from your body, the bra does not fit properly.
Always air dry your bras; or anything with elastic.

Busted Detroit carries high quality brands in store including Goddess, Fantasy, Huit8, Curvy Couture and Panache offering a special sports bra to give 83% less bounce. Bras at Busted Detroit range from $38-$79 and panties are $5-$40.

Lee requests that women are properly fitted at Busted Detroit by a knowledgeable as she wants women to walk out feeling beautiful with a bra that’s just right.

Busted Detroit’s grand opening will be Nov 7 on Noel Night in Detroit but you can currently shop anytime from anywhere on the Busted in Detroit Facebook page.

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2Dec2013

What I Wore: Statement Coat Edition

Posted in My Style, What I Wore by Jessica

Do you know why I love the holiday season? It’s not because I get to see family and old friends and eat a bunch of food, it’s because the retail world saw an opportunity for mass marketing! Call me crazy but who doesn’t love a good sale?

Although Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the biggest sales days of the year, retailers keep the sales momentum going from mid-November to mid-January. My motto is: never pay full price for anything!

Now I say all this to say, be on the lookout for great deals on outerwear this season. I scored this awesome Rachel Roy statement coat at Macy’s for 40% off. Actually, my wonderful mother decided to buy it for me as an early Christmas present. Thanks Mumma!

A statement coat is the perfect winter accessory. Go for something tailored yet warm to get your monies worth. A coat like this Rachel Roy coat will last through several seasons plus it has a duel purpose as it unzips into a blazer. One coat worn two ways.

Things to look for in a statement coat:
Color – bold like red or blue
Details – fur, silver/gold accents
Length – you can dress a long coat up or down
Wearability – can you wear it with several items in your closet?
Texture – wool, tweed, houndstooth, leather

Do you own or plan on owning a statement coat? Happy statement coat shopping!

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26Nov2013

Menaji Men’s Skincare

Posted in Beauty Tips, Just Beauty by Jessica

Because the skin is the largest organ in the body, it is important we take care of it. That goes for you too, boys! Just like us ladies, men also need to keep their skin clean, hydrated and concealed. Menaji Men’s Skincare line offers skin care products specifically for men.

Menaji products were formulated with the expertise of Michele Probst and a team of dermatologists and chemists to focus on and enhance the natural healing properties of men’s skin.

CAMO CONCEALER
Three specially formulated skin tone matching shades to cover and conceal dark circles under the eyes, razor burns, age spots and any other imperfection or blemish.

FACE & BODY SCRUB
Designed for men’s skin, this exfoliator uses a natural and unique blend of certified organic lime peel oil, jojoba, ginseng, kelp, azulene and aloe to deep clean and remove dead skin for clear and clean skin.

HDPV
High Definition Powder Vision anti-shine treatment eliminates excess oils and provides and undetectable, flawless look. A must-have for every man in the media industry.

POWER HYDRATOR AFTERSHAVE
Infuse your razor-raw face with moisture. Hyaluronic acid increases your skin’s moisture and minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

911 EYE GEL
Instantly cool those puffy, tired eyes with our award-winnning eye gel. Camomile, aloe and wheat protein refreshes and tightens skin under the eyes.

LIP AGENT
A vitamin E enriched lip balm with SPF 15 to soothe and nourish your lips.

ERASER
The Menaji anti-aging formulas leverage the molecular structure of peptides to enhance the elasticity, strength and texture of your skin. Regenerate surface cells and erase fine lines by delivering collage back to the source.

DEEP CLEANSING MASQUE
Skin treatment for men begins with a deep clean to absorb oil, exfoliate dead skin and reduce pore size. Created for men, our Masque takes on the increased oil production present in men’s skin.

Shop the full Menaji Skincare line at Luxury 4 Him.

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25Nov2013

My Style Crush Monday

Posted in My Style by Jessica

Sometimes I think I may be a tween living in an adult’s body as I have no shame in expressing my love for children’s television. I frequently watch the Disney Channel and one of my favorite shows, which sadly recently aired it’s series finale, is Shake It Up.

Shake It Up co-starred Zendaya who is my style crush this week. I’ve been watching the show since it first debuted so I have seen the evolution of Zendaya’s style. She has blossomed into a fabulously stylish young lady who kills in a pair of Louboutins!

Zendaya’s style includes hip hop elements with high end chic.

Do you have a crush on Zendaya’s upscale style?

Photo Credit: Zendaya Instagram

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22Nov2013

The Best Fall/Winter Trends

Posted in My Style by Jessica

I had a conversation with a few friends the other day about how there is just something about fall/winter fashion that trumps spring/summer looks. Maybe it’s the outerwear options or perhaps the lovely layered looks. Either way, I personally love fall and winter fashion!

And with that, there are a few fall and winter trends I am currently obsessing over so I decided to have a little fun on polyvore and create some outfit sets featuring some of these trends.

Faux Fur Vest:

I recently purchased a faux fur vest from The Salvation Army and I love that I can dress it up or down and pair it with a variety of pieces.

Sweatshirts:

Sweaters and sweatshirts are the quintessential fall/winter fashion items. You can’t go wrong with dressing up a sweatshirt by pairing it with pizzazz.

Flannel and Leather:

Perusing through polyvore one day, I saw a flannel & leather set that I fell in love with. Both flannel and leather are two great cold weather choices so why not put them together for a fabulous combination?

What fall/winter fashion trends are you loving right now?

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19Nov2013

Best Bronzer: Golden Goddess

Posted in Just Beauty by Jessica

Beauty fact about me: I don’t wear makeup. But that has now changed since I finally made my first real makeup purchase! I own a tube of mascara and in high school I wore eye shadow for homecoming and prom but other than that, I’ve donned a makeup-less face for most of my life. So what changed? The fact that I get an awesome discount on cosmetics and my coworkers suggested I start wearing bronzer.

My discount comes with Purely Pro Cosmetics, a proud Michigan business making high quality cosmetics comparable to MAC.

Purely Pro history: Margery Krevsky founded Purely Pro Cosmetics, a division of Productions Plus-The Talent Shop, a national talent agency. In 2005 Margery began formulating the line for professional models and talent who were looking for a superior quality makeup line that would last under the long days and intense demands of bright lights and showroom floors. Based on feedback from some of the toughest critics in the industry, the result is a line of mineral and classic makeup designed with the latest cutting edge technology and purest ingredients to last and enhance.

Another fact about me, I love to tan! My grandma always tells me I don’t need to tan because I was born with a “natural tan” but what grandma doesn’t understand is that I love that sun-kissed glow! Of course living in Michigan I can’t lay out whenever I please so my options are tanning booths and spray tans. And we all know the harmful side effects of tanning booths and spray tans can get pricey so my lovely coworkers suggested I just start wearing bronzer. I took them up on that suggestion and recently purchased a Purely Pro bronzer called Golden Goddess. Because I am not a makeup kinda girl I wanted to make sure it looked completely natural and it certainly does. It also gives a matte finish that makes my skin look smooth.

Left: no bronzer Right: bronzer

Golden Goddess by Purely Pro offers the right amount of bronze without looking too heavy or painted on. I am still new to makeup so I have much to learn but so far I very much enjoy this brozer to give me a little bit of a tan! And did I mention Purely Pro products are hypoallergenic, not tested on animals, and they carry vegan brushes?

Up close and personal

Check out Purely Pro Cosmetics for this Golden Goddess bronzer and more here.

What are your favorite makeup products?

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13Nov2013

What I Wore: Fall For Maurices Edition

Posted in My Style, What I Wore by Jessica

As you may know, I attended a Girl’s Harvest Weekend sponsored by Maurices this past weekend and some of the perks of the event were learning about the brand, learning about the other bloggers and getting the chance to proudly rock some of Maurices’ fabulous items!

Maurices is a clothing brand with something for everyone. From edgy to girly with shoes and accessories in between, Maurices is a great fashion brand.