Why Women (Shhhh) Secretly Love Granny Panties

I read with great interest an article the other day that happened to mention that a certain percentage of women carried spare “pretty and sexy” underwear in their purse, just in case they <ahem> needed them.  That got my attention.  My first thought was…why don’t you ladies just wear decent underwear all the time?  Why risk it?  What is really going on here?  Then it occurred to me.  These spare-carrying chicks have a secret panty life.  They don’t want any potential love liaisons to be aware of it, however.  Some girls out there are still in the closet when it comes to their secret love affair with…granny panties. 

Say what?  If you believe the big lingerie manufacturers and the televised lingerie runway shows, grannies went out along with the dark ages and are officially yesterday’s news.  Let’s get real, ladies.  Most women do have a pair or two of granny panties tucked away in the undie drawer whether they are willing to admit it or not.  Hey, they come in handy on occasion, like during certain times of the month.  Or when all your “good” lingerie is in the wash.  Or when you just want to be comfortable and you don’t really give a crap.  Or you are mostly sure no one is going to see you naked.  I suppose in these instances, having a spare pair of “sexies” in the ol’ purse isn’t a bad plan.  A girl can’t be too prepared. 

Recently, in the new movie based on Steve Harvey’s relationship advice book “Think Like a Man”, Megan Good tries to tough out a 90-day abstinence from sex period and wears very unsexy grannies in order to help motivate her to adhere.  Supposedly, men detest grannies; personally I think men don’t mind them as much as we think they do, especially if said grannies are on the floor somewhere.  

There’s no shame in your love of grannies.  You just like more fabric, and that’s okay.  Want proof? Here’s a clip of Taylor Swift inadvertently showing off her own version of GP’s in a recent inadvertent granny reveal.

Infographic: The Evolution of Bridal Lingerie

It’s that time of year again. Summer is wedding time. If you are soon to be a bride, you’ve undoubtedly put many hours of thought into the hundreds of details for your special day. And if you’re like most brides these days, one important nicety you’ve probably considered is the lingerie you’ll be wearing both on your wedding day and your honeymoon. Ok, so the lingerie you wear underneath your bridal dress may not be the sexiest underwear you’ve ever worn. Obviously the point of the undergarments worn underneath a wedding gown is to shape and lift your body. Honeymoon lingerie is of course a different story altogether. Practicality can (and should) be thrown out the window as most brides go for some big time sex appeal when choosing their honeymoon bridal lingerie. But it hasn’t always been this way. In fact, sexy bridal lingerie is a relativley new invention for the modern woman. We thought it would be fun to take a look back in time at how bridal lingerie has evolved through the ages. Here’s an infographic that traces the evolution of bridal lingerie for over the past 2000 years. We hope you enjoy it.

 

INFOGRAPHIC: The Evolution of Bridal Lingerie

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Mother’s Day – 10 Ways to Pamper the Most Important Woman in your Life

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With Mother’s Day quickly approaching (this coming Sunday – May 13th), we thought we’d give you some ideas on how to pamper the most important lady in your life.

Breakfast in Bed:  It’s the old stand by treat for mom on her special day, but it’s also pretty much no-fail.  Having breakfast in bed feels like an amazing indulgence.  Let mom sleep in while the food is being prepared, making the morning even better.

Artistic Keepsake:  Mom’s are sentimental creatures.  Making an effort to create something artistic and memorable for her special day is going to be very meaningful to her.  Idea: Using a simple round plastic mold and concrete you can create a handmade stepping-stone for her to put in her garden.  While the concrete is wet, engrave it with a special message and the date; decorate with pretty rocks or seashells.

Spa Day:  Treat your special lady with a spa day created just for her.  Relaxing massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and other girly indulgences are all available at local day spas at special rates created just for mom’s special day.  In a bit of a financial pinch?  Put together some special lotions, bath oils and scrubbing salts for her to use at home as a homemade spa indulgence that any mom will love.

Chocolate:  It’s a bit cliché, but there’s a reason for this.  Women and chocolate often go hand in hand and it’s a good idea to include some of this as part of her mother’s day celebrating.  Don’t overlook that it’s prime season for strawberries and it may be the best chance ever to treat your mom to some luscious ones dipped in deep, rich chocolate.  Chocolate also goes especially well with pretty, feminine and indulgent lingerie; take the plunge, she’s worth it.

Take Over:  Give your special lady a week off from being “mom”.  Run errands for her.  Hire a maid to come and clean the house, top to bottom.  If that’s too costly, you can take over the cleaning duties yourself and engage the kids as well.  Your girl will love having a week off to catch up on things she usually doesn’t have much time for like reading, relaxing or even taking a long nap!

Write a Poem:  It may sound a bit sappy, but even if you aren’t good with prose, expressing yourself in the words of a poem is going to hit a Mother’s Day home run. 

Take a Scenic Drive:  Take a drive to someplace nearby that is off the beaten path that is filled with beautiful springtime scenery.  Many locales are lush with spring growth and wildflowers.  It may also be fun to pack a light picnic and enjoy it in the peaceful, lovely surroundings.

Surprise Her:  Surprise your best mom with something you know she is going to love.  Buy her concert tickets or take her on a sunset cruise.  She will love the unexpected surprise and will cherish the thought that went into the effort behind it as well.

Do something completely unexpected:  You know that thing she’s been wanting to do?  The one thing that you just would rather die than do? Now is your chance to suck it up and make your girl very happy.  Buy those theatre tickets or take her to the ballet.  Your fun will be in making someone so well deserved truly happy.

Scrapbook or Photo Album:  Assemble your favorite memorable photos into a small album or make a scrapbook filled with photos and mementos of good times you have had together.  This is a gift that she will love because it took a lot of time and effort, plus it will always serve as a reminder of the good times you’ve shared.

Let’s face it, for all they do, every day should really be Mother’s Day.  Make the lady in your life feel as exceptional and loved as she really is by pampering her on her very special day!

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