In the middle of the asphalt roads and sidewalks that surround West Hollywood, a thoughtful neighbor tends to his front yard flower garden. The man who lives in the house down the street also secured the city’s permission to extend his garden along a large section of the adjoining parking strip. This colorful oasis is […]
Read moreForget Bra Sizing: What's Your Bra Style?
Ever since Oprah staged her first Bra Intervention, the importance of proper bra fit and sizing has been in the news. But what about bra style? Many women assume they wear the same size across different brands and bra styles. But nothing could be further from the truth. Why? Because: (1) no two bras are […]
Read moreWelcome to The Breast Life
Does your breast life need a lift? Mine did. I hit my 50s searching for a quick pick-me-up. I took up running, signed up for self-improvement classes, and had a cosmetic breast lift. I wrote a short story in a random writing class about my perkier “girls.” That sparked a sudden and burning desire to […]
Read moreThe Year in Review: Top Ten Breast Stories of 2012
Breasts were, as usual, the focus of attention during 2012. But this year offered up surprising new views on several breast fronts. Some breast stories revealed more than others. From Time Magazine’s image of a four year old boy standing on a step stool suckling at his mother’s breast, to the PR failures of the grand dame […]
Read moreWhat Do You Call Your Breasts?
News reports leading up to Mother’s Day were obsessed with one specific breast: that pictured on the cover of Time Magazine. Despite the media hype, it makes sense since the word “mother” originates from the root “mamma,” or breast. But you don’t have to breastfeed, or even give birth to be called “mom.” You’re given that […]
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