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A Day In The Life Of My Bra


Because you want to know, and because I am all too happy to tell you: You know I have a special love and appreciation for bras (and panties), and I also just love blogging about it. I have told you before about how I dump my bra when I come home, but now I’m going to share where my bra goes in a day. Why? Because of women who do.
For Women Who Do

Vanity Fair® has launched a campaign called Women Who Do: for women who Dream, Inspire, Encourage, and Persevere. For me, there are so many women who inspire me for so many reasons. They do all these things, and much more. At the top of my head, I’m thinking about my mommy.

My mommy is no spring chicken, but she has not stopped dreaming, and I am always amazed by all the things my mommy still wants to do. She inspires me to keep dreaming and to keep trying. In spite of the curve balls that life has thrown her way, she continues to amaze me with her will and perseverance. If I can be half the woman that she is today, I will be all too proud of myself. But I don’t think my mommy even knows how much she inspires me. I don’t have the words to tell her, and if I did, she wouldn’t believe me anyway.

Vanity Fair® is using this campaign to encourage women like you, me, and my mommy, and I am loving every bit of it. Usually, people would blog about a day in their life, but I want to blog about a day in the life of my bra. It starts in the morning after I take a shower and get dressed. I work from home now, so most times these days, I don’t have to go anywhere, and so I remain braless on those days (with my t-shirt and underwear), but on the days that I do have meetings, the right bra makes all the difference. I have had ill-fitting bras, so trust me, I know.

 

My Vanity Fair bra

 

When I leave the house, I go for whatever meetings I have. I usually try to fit as many meetings as I can in one day, so that I don’t end up driving everyday. After my three, maybe four meetings, the workday is usually over, so I run whatever errand I need to. Then I make it back home. As soon as I walk in, I take my bra off and throw it wherever. At any given time in my house, I have a bra in odd places: on the couch, on the dining table, in the kitchen, on the deep freezer in the kitchen, etc. There are days I dress up and I have to go through the house looking for a particular bra until I find it.

This is pretty much the life of my bras. If they could talk, they’d confirm my story. If you have never had a bra fitting, you may be wearing the wrong bra. Vanity Fair® is currently doing a LiftTOUR in JCPenney, Kohl’s, and Sears across the country to give bra fittings and better, better, better fitting bras. For every single bra fitting that Vanity Fair® does, a brand new bra will be donated to Dress For Success, for even more women who do.

Want to know more? Of course, you do. Check out the Vanity Fair® website and the Women Who Do campaign site. Also show some love on Vanity Fair®’s social channels: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube

Wait! That is not all. Every single comment left on this post is just another way that Vanity Fair® is showing support for Women Who Do because each comment will be entered into the sweepstakes: $100 VISA card. All you have to do is leave a comment and tell me who inspires you? Don’t say my mommy because she’s already taken!

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  3. Blog about this promotion, including a disclosure that you are receiving a sweepstakes entry in exchange for writing the blog post, and leave the URL to that post in a comment on this post
  4. For those with no Twitter or blog, read the official rules to learn about an alternate form of entry.

This giveaway is open to US Residents age 18 or older. Winners will be selected via random draw, and will be notified by e-mail. The notification email will come directly from BlogHer via the sweeps@blogher email address. You will have 72 hours to respond; otherwise a new winner will be selected.

The Official Rules are available here.

This sweepstakes runs from 9/8 -10/19/2014.

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Comments

  12. Cynthia C says

    One of the people who inspire me is my great aunt who came up through the Depression and had very little but always found enough to share with others even less fortunate.

  20. Natalie says

    My mom will always inspire me because of the way she lives her life, and because she survived cancer.

  22. Nicole says

    My best friend, Misty, inspires me because no matter what life hrows at her, she tackles it with a positive attitude. Her attitude is contagious!

  35. Kimmy Ripley says

    My 4 year-old daughter inspires me every single day. She makes me want to be a better person and to live life to the fullest. I am so thankful for her.

  40. Amy P. says

    All of my mommy friends that have full-time jobs! I’m amazed at the way they manage to juggle full-time jobs and still find time for their children!

  41. Gina M says

    I am inspired by my Grandmother who had 7 kids and worked!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

  45. D Schmidt says

    My Mother inspires me, she is a very unique woman who does not believe in the words ‘cannot do’.

  47. courtney b says

    my husband inspires me. He is a great person, very faithful and religious and I inspire to be more like him.

  49. amy pugmire says

    My father because he is in heaven now and he was such an inspiration, motivater and fighter here on earth. He never gave up and I strive to be like him everyday.

  55. rachel says

    I would say my sister. She and my husband have had to make some hard, but ultimately good, decisions for the betterment of their family.

  56. Barbara Montag says

    I have a good friend named Bea who is turning 80 next year.
    You’ never believe it!
    She’s so active in many things & always takes time for friends.
    She truly inspires me.
    thank you

  58. Denise L says

    My daughter inspires me. She is working full time, going to school full time, and yet she always has time to help someone who needs it.

  60. Susan Smith says

    My Mother inspires me with her love for family and how she raised me and my sisters on her own.

  63. Stephanie Phelps says

    My Mom inspires me with how strong and loving she is! Most giving person you will meet!

    • Stephanie Phelps says

      Okay if I an’t say MOm then I can also tell you about my Aunt who is also strong independent and also gives of herself unselfishly!

  65. Erica Best says

    i love the Cece Olisa – The Plus Size Princess i follow her blog and being a plus size gal my self i love her style

  68. Samantha Daleo says

    My Mom actually inspires me. She worked so hard for us and sacrificed so much and I didn’t realize any of it until I was a Mom myself. My daughter also inspires me. I want to be the person that guides her and helps her find her path in life because she has so much to offer and to give.

  71. Cheryl W says

    Random people inspire me when they show love and kindness to those who can never repay them. They inspire me to be a better person who cares about others needs and doesn’t expect something in return. Thank you for the opportunity to enter.

  79. Kerry says

    Both of my grandmothers have inspired me. They are both passed now, but I still think of them every day!

  85. Shannon says

    My kids inspire me everyday to be healthier and a better me! I try to be a great example to them!

  89. Betty C says

    I have several young co-workers who are single moms, not by choice. They inspire me because they work so hard to take care of their families.

  93. angie says

    I am inspired by my mom. She is FAR from perfect but she raised me pretty much on my own due to my deadbeat dad and I turned out pretty awesome according to my hubby. LOL

  97. Sarah L says

    My friend Sherrie has many health problems but she is always upbeat and makes me smile.
    Thanks for the contest.

  103. Tabathia B says

    My mother inspires me because of what she has been through physically in the last two years

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  106. Birdiebee says

    My mother inspires me everyday for her take charge attitude and confidence that she can tackle the world no matter what the situation.

  109. Ellie Wright says

    My husband inspires me. He works so hard to support our family. And it makes me proud to see our sons do the same now for their own families. Their dad has always been a shining example to follow.

  111. courtney b says

    hmm I would say my husband inspires me, because unlike my parents he is such a good person, great morals great character. I really want tobe more like him!

  112. amy pugmire says

    Honestly my father. He passed away of lung cancer 2 years ago and he was such a great example who lived life to the fullest each day. He didn’t hold grudges, he forgave and loved to the fullest. I hope that I can be even just a little like him.

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