The Quotable Lingerista: Audrey Hepburn ~ Style Icon Extraordinaire

Audrey Hepburn, one of my favorite fashion icons who exudes class and elegance has a few things to say about life, love and living:


"For attractive lips, speak words of kindness. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people." ~ Audrey Hepburn

“The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” ~ Audrey Hepburn


“Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, it's at the end of your arm, as you get older, remember you have another hand: The first is to help yourself, the second is to help others.” ~ Audrey Hepburn



“My look is attainable. Women can look like Audrey Hepburn by flipping out their hair, buying the large sunglasses, and the little sleeveless dresses.” ~ Audrey Hepburn


“If I get married, I want to be very married.” ~ Audrey Hepburn


“I never think of myself as an icon. What is in other people's minds is not in my mind. I just do my thing.” ~ Audrey Hepburn



“Pick the day. Enjoy it - to the hilt. The day as it comes. People as they come... The past, I think, has helped me appreciate the present - and I don't want to spoil any of it by fretting about the future.” ~ Audrey Hepburn


“I love people who make me laugh. I honestly think it's the thing I like most, to laugh. It cures a multitude of ills. It's probably the most important thing in a person.” ~ Audrey Hepburn


[about her "comeback" in 1976] "Whatever happens, the most important thing is growing old gracefully. And you can`t do that on the cover of a fan magazine." ~ Audrey Hepburn


"My own life has been much more than a fairy tale. I`ve had my share of difficult moments, but whatever difficulties I`ve gone through, I`ve always gotten a prize at the end." ~ Audrey Hepburn


"For me, the only things of interest are those linked to the heart." ~ Audrey Hepburn


"I know I have more sex appeal on the tip of my nose than many women in their entire bodies. It doesn`t stand out a mile, but it`s there." ~ Audrey Hepburn


"I never thought I`d land in pictures with a face like mine." ~ Audrey Hepburn

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Marie Claire Weighs in on Small Busts

We're delighted to see that Marie Claire is commenting in on small busted women too! Below is the online article published on September 3, 2010 in response to the New York Times running "For the A-Crowd, Minimal Assets are a Plus."

By Maura Kelly

Did you guys see the story in yesterday's New York Times about the latest trend — small breasts? According to the article, it's cool these days to have tiny tits. As Elisabeth Dale (née Squires), who wrote Boobs: A Guide to Your Girls, told the Times, there has been "a huge surge in Web sites and online retailers that specialize in smaller bra sizes in a very empowering way." (Check out evesappleslingerie.com, for example.) The Times writer goes on to say: "These days, it's not uncommon for women with modest busts to flaunt what little they've got with a deep V-neck cut or a halter top." She also notes that there are a number of Facebook groups peopled by flat-chested and small-breasted women who are proud of their barely-there mammaries.

(Along somewhat similar lines, The Daily Beast recently ran a story about all the celebrities who were so unhappy with the size of their boobs after they got implants that they decided to have them removed.)

I myself have B-cups only on very good days (i.e., days when I stuff some socks down there). These come in handy when I exercise, because they mostly stay put — though I prefer jogging with a sports bra, I could get away with just wearing a tight tank top. But I do often wish I had bigger boobs, because I think they'd make me look better in lots of outfits — particularly dresses and skirts with tight tops.

But the dudes I've dated seemed to think my A-sized boobs were A-okay. One guy said, for instance, "They fit pretty well in one hand — anything bigger would just be wasted."

Is there anything much better than that to be said on the topic? I don't think so.

Nonetheless, I asked a few of my male friends to weigh in on the question: Does size matter when it comes to breasts?

Friend No. 1: BIG BOOBS ARE MOSTLY VISUALLY APPEALING
"I've noticed that the greatest thing about bigger breasts is that they can make a woman look great. They're not bad to touch, either, but I do think the main appeal is aesthetic. That said, an attractive woman with smaller breasts can be hot, too."

Friend No. 2: SMALL TO NONEXISTENT BOOBS ARE BEST IN ALL RESPECTS
"I don't know how to explain this, but I like small to nonexistent breasts best to look at it, and to touch. I don't like big ones at all."

For the more friend responses and the complete article, click on Eve's Apples in Marie Claire.

For information about Kate Hudson, click on Past Eve of the Month.

Eve of the Month: Jennifer Garner

Congratulations to Jennifer Garner, our Eve's Apples Eve of the Month!

Since it's a new year and a new decade, we wanted an Eve of the Month who is naturally comfortable and confident in her own skin. Jennifer Garner fit the description. She's an actress who seamlessly went from staring in Alias and getting bad guys each week, to feature films and a fully loaded personal life, complete with marriage and children.

What we love about Jennifer is that she just appears so comfortable with herself, whether she's taking her daughter to the library or loosing baby weight. Unlike most actress who've succumbed to loosing baby weight at a rapidly after giving birth, Jennifer choose to eat healthy and exercise regularly, letting the weight come off gradually. When weight comes off slowly, it's a great way to ensure that the weight stays off.

I do remember reading somewhere that Jennifer likes cotton panties above all other lingerie. If you're like Jennifer, then the Keep Me bra and panty set (below) are for you. They're so comfortable that you won't want to wear anything else...ever! I have Keep Me tank tops that I wear every day under my clothes...they're that comfortable.

To find out more about Keep Me or purchase the above bra and panty set, check with our blog and twitter to find out about online lingerie boutique launch, specializing in small busted women...we're days away.

In the meantime, it's a whole new year and decade, love your bodies. "Celebrate Your Inner Eve!" My Mom used to say, "The only person that stops you is you." What's keeping you from feeling your best?

Eve of the Month: Kelly Ripa

Congratulations to our Eve of the Month, Kelly Ripa!

Long known for her wit on Live with Regis & Kelly, and now known for her "32AA longs" we applaud Kelly for her candor, acceptance and humor regarding her breast size. Here's to Kelly being a role model for other women and celebrities, proving that being natural is beautiful.


To honor Kelly, we've included some video highlights below, featuring her talking about her small cup size. In one of the videos, Kelly comments that she thinks that Victoria's Secret is the only company who carries her bra size (32AA) without her having to shop in the children's section.


Fortunately, our Eve's Apples Lingerie Boutique (http://www.evesappleslingerie.com/), launching this holiday season, will be carrying fashionable, high quality, comfortable bras for women in 32AA and smaller (28 - 30 AA bras). Of course, we'll also be carrying bras up to size 36B and 32C.

In the meantime, Kelly is an inspiration for small busted women who love to "Celebrate Their Inner Eves."

KELLY RIPA VIDEO: 32AA LONG

KELLY RIPA VIDEO: BRA SIZE

KELLY RIPA VIDEO: STUFFS BRA

Eve of the Month: Keira Knightley

Congratulations to Keira Knightley, our Eve of the Month!

We love Keira's fiesty, confident demeanor and acceptance of her body! When studio heads wanted to alter her breast size, Keira refused to be digitally enhanced in promotional photos. As a result, she is someone who we can admire!

For more on Keira, click on Keira Knightley: Keep Me as I am!

Way to go, Keira!