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I’ve noticed; my baby is growing up!
Well, this is no surprise really. I’ve known for a while. Little things keep happening … she gets pretty crabby, teary, ecstatic around the same time of the month as I do, her skin seems to be changing, I have noticed little blemishes on her face. You know, the usual.
But the other day, Marcia was sitting down on the couch wearing a lightweight, shirred top. I looked over at her and noticed that she was starting to push through the top! I swear I did a double take. I felt like I wanted to squeal inside. Later, I pulled her aside and told her what I noticed. She had the hugest grin on her face. So we sat down to discuss breast development and a little more about puberty.
We have talked about the potential ramifications of wearing a bra. We talked a bit about the taunting and teasing about bras and breasts that could happen at school. I told both girls that when I first got a training bra some boys used to snap the strap. It irritated me but I never said anything to them about how much it upset me.
I also told them about the time during my freshman year in high school, a popular boy (class president, quarterback for the JV Football team, and dreamboat. I’ll call him “B”) made a comment to me about my cheerleading sweater. Back in those days, the letter on the sweater was stiff as a board, HUGE, and despite my seemingly early development, those changes slowed and I was pretty flat chested in high school. At times, this stupid letter was concave! Well, B came up to me and asked if I had a book in my sweater. I was devastated. I didn’t have a response. I held onto that embarrassment for 20 years! I told my daughters about running into him at our 20 year class reunion. I confronted him and said, “B? Do you remember the time you asked if I had a book in my sweater?” He said with a bit of sassiness, “No, but I wouldn’t be surprised if I said something like that.” I said to him, “Well, I’m here to tell you … (I held each of my breasts in my hands) they’re real and they’re spectacular”. The two guys standing there with him did a sort of a back-of-the-hand-to-their-mouths-“oh shiiii” response. B was humbled. I was vindicated. At hearing this story, my daughters were rolling on the floor laughing. “MOM! Did you REALLY??” Yes. Yes I did.
Anyway, back to the kids. We talked some more and I finally asked Marcia if she would be more comfortable with a bra and she got SO excited! I told her we would go bra shopping after school. She was literally so excited that she could not sleep that night. It was like Christmas Eve!
So today she has 3 new training bras. And she is over the moon!
I delight in having these conversations with my daughters. I feel like they bring us closer together every day. I want to share my experiences with my girls. I’m sure they appreciate hearing how I felt, how I reacted, how I wished I would have reacted instead. These things are situations they may or may not be able to use in their little lives but if it gives them the chance to think through how it was for someone else and gain a shred of wisdom from my experiences, then it’s 100% worth it.
Do you recall what it was like with your first bra? How did you feel?
This article has been republished with permission from Lanae St.John.
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fishbelly, the brainchild of Jutta Teschner, is an award-winning designer lingerie brand originally from the über trendy German hotspot Berlin. Designing beautiful lingerie for the past 15 years, gaining a huge popularity all over the world, fishbelly has won design awards and has been mentioned in countless press releases and lingerie books. Apart from their innovative designs, fishbelly uses only the best materials like high-quality laces and embroideries from Europe for our nearly handmade pieces, which is another factor for their success.
As a result, fishbelly’s trendsetting collections have been sold to the most famous department stores in the world like Henry Bendel, Victoria´s Secret and Frederick´s of Hollywood in the US, Galleries Lafayette in Paris, KadeWe in Berlin, Oberpollinger in Munich, Topshop and Fenwick in London, Mon Amour in Moscow and Globus in Switzerland.
On 8th March 2014, fishbelly announced the opening of their Soho flagship store in the stunning cosmopolitan city of Hong Kong. SimplySxy is delighted to have our writer Kathy W interview Jutta Teschner, owner and designer, to share her insights behind fishbelly.
Kathy W: To start things off, could you tell us more about your inspiration behind fishbelly and how has your background in design and previous experience in fashion retail translated to the lingerie industry?
Jutta Teschner: My graduation collection was about Latex! “Latex- a material between fashion and fetish“. I created a very fashionable women´s wear collection combining latex with fluffy wool for an interesting contrast. After graduation I opened my store called “fishbelly” and starting from there I developed my first lingerie collections, firstly selling in my shop only and then via attending trade shows in Paris worldwide.
Kathy W: fishbelly has won numerous award for the elegant and sassy line of lingerie. What is the secret to fishbelly’s success?
Jutta: I think because the designs look effortless, never masqueraded or make you feel like looking like someone else. It just gives you the right frame to bring out your natural sexiness.
Kathy W: We are curious about the Berlin influence. How is this different from other contemporary lingerie?
Jutta: Berlin is edgy and has a unique style influenced by its awesome nightlife and art scene. To transfer this mood to lingerie was easy. Berlin was always very open minded and tolerant. So I could find the right inspiration to design for example crotchless panties without the usual tacky appearance. And it made me very proud that especially women loved to buy them!
Kathy: Could you share on some interesting insights or challenges collaborating with international brands such as Victoria’s Secrets, Topshop, and Dolce & Gabbana? In addition, are there any upcoming projects and collaborations in the pipeline?
Jutta: I sold my regular branded merchandise to Victoria´s Secret and Topshop. (Never sold to Dolce & Gabbana. But opposite, I sold their underwear in my shop) Upcoming projects and collaborations have to be worked out yet according to my new Asian location. I am open to any suggestions!
Kathy W: fishbelly has an eclectic mix of intimate wear that is perfect for both daily wear and those very special occasions. Which are the most popular styles among buyers and what are your personal top favourites?
Jutta: That have always been all my “naughty” collections: Crotchless briefs and peephole bras…Me personally, I am also addicted to delicate black laces…
Kathy W: SimplySxy’s mission is to promote a healthy sexual lifestyle. What are the three top lingerie that you would recommend to our fellow SimplySxy readers?
Jutta: A nice elegant see-through lace slip dress, a naughty crotchless panty to start playing around and for sure, try out the effect of the unbeatable combination of suspender belt & silk stockings & high-heels….!
fishbelly is located at 45, Hollywood Road 1/F, Soho/Central, Hong Kong. For more enquiries, contact fishbelly at Tel. (+852) 5111 9877, mail@fishbelly-lingerie.com or visit their website at http://www.fishbelly-lingerie.com/ All photos in this article are courtesy of fishbelly.
