Killer Panties

Woman almost dies from an allergic reaction to her Granny Panties

Just when you thought it was safe to wear panties to work...

Kim Walker, 37, a nurse at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, went into severe anaphylactic shock from her new Granny Panties. After her throat closed, she was given a shot of adrenalin that may have saved her life. Her allergic reaction to the fabric is considered similar to a peanut allergy.

Honestly, this is not a scene out of "Bridget Jones' Diary." It may be a bit sensational, but there is a lesson to be learned. Read the lingerie label.

Many times people forget that our skin is the biggest organ on our bodies. If you have an allergy to something and it's put next to your skin, chances are you will have an adverse reaction.

Thank you to Blog Leaves for letting us know about this post. Click on These Knickers are Killing Me for the complete article.

If you have sensitive skin, you may want to consider material made of organic cotton, natural fibers or talk with a boutique about recommended material for your skin. There are also several lingerie companies popping up that are using eco-friendly materials and Greenleaves is the eco online option for Figleaves.com. You may have to pay a bit more, but it'll be less expensive than a hospital visit and a shot of adrenalin.

If you're having an allergic reaction to your lingerie, immediately

1. Take them off
2. Take an anti-histamine
3. If that doesn't work, get to a hospital or call 911

If you're having an allergic reaction to granny panties,

1. Do the above steps
2. Burn the panties
3. Ban Granny Panties forever and only wear panties that make you feel like a saucy minx

As far as I'm concerned, the material was a catalyst that freed poor Kim Walker from a life of scary Granny Panties. But you know me. I'm on a mission to rid the world of uncomfortable, hideous, World War II inspired panties and have every woman Celebrate Her Inner Eve!

My dear Lingeristas, that is why I say, "Down with Granny Panties!"

Boutique of the Month ~ Figleaves.com

Online Doesn't Get Any Better!


Spring is blooming and wedding season will soon follow. Therefore, I wanted to bring Eve's Apples Lingeristas a store where a bride, her mother, family and bridesmaids could all easily shop for their bras regardless of their size differences or where they live.

What was the personal reason I made Figleaves.com, an online store, the Boutique of the Month?

Recently, I made a purchase with Figleaves and was so pleased with the results, that I thought, "Why not let my favorite Lingeristas know about this treasure?" Keep in mind, nothing can replace the visual and emotional experience of visiting a boutique in person. However, Figleaves offers an easy, high-quality shopping experience to savvy Internet customers.

Figleaves.com is strictly an online store housed in London, England. They carry over 200 brands and know that women come in all shapes and sizes. That is why they sell bras from an AA cup to a J cup.

Here are several more reasons you'll be absolutely delighted in trying out Figleaves:

1. Easy to use website
2. Detailed ways to search for your bras. I especially love that I can search for bras according to my specific size
3. A wide selection of bras and sizes (from 28AA up to 40J & 56FF)
4. Great delivery. I ordered two bras with standard shipping and the package arrived in four days
5. A variety of price points, ranging from high to low
6. Eco-friendly lingerie in the Greenleaves section
7. In their Fitting Room, you can find out all sorts of interesting information, including what a properly fitted bra should look like on your body
8. They have a fabulous blog called Blog Leaves that is sassy in tone and fun to read

A word to the wise...

...if you're an AA-A cup, you can find bra selections in the side bar or in the main menu under Shop By Department. They also have petite sizes, but you'll need to search in Shop By Brand and the stock of each brand to find some.

What would be the icing on the cake? Hhhm, adding a bridal registry or wish list. Ladies, what do you think?

In any case, pop by figleaves.com for an easy shopping experience. Try Blog Leaves if you want to put a smile on your face. And remember to "Celebrate Your Inner Eve" while you're in lingerie nirvana.