Faja Girdle: The Thing That Makes Celebrities Appear Thin

Most women swear by them. The faja girdles that many women use after lipo-suction is still considered the ultimate body sculpting tool when rushing on a night out and your jeans are making your hips and bottom look somewhat wider than usual.

Faja Girdles

Created in Colombia – the cosmetic surgery capital of the world - 50 years ago, faja girdle (wrap) is a corset style item that moves the organs slightly to give off the hourglass effect that ladies around the world – excluding supermodels – desperately seek. There are concerns that the garment alone is too restrictive for everyday use, but on an interim basis the faja can make a huge difference.
The distributor for faja says his export escalated by 47% in 2011 and is already on its way to meeting more than that target this coming year. Celebrities are queuing to buy the faja. Some prefer the Spanx because they feel it is more comfortable and was created for everyday use. The faja girdle was originally made for women in the sixties but were hugely criticised because women felt they were completely anti-feminism and a symbol of repression. The girdle was then adopted quite aggressively by the medical community with doctors and surgeons started using them for lipo-suction patients, as a means to after surgery assistance and to keep the skin tight so the body may heal.
Recently the Latin American women in New York expressed that they have been using the faja girdle for many years as the perfect body sculpting garment. Importers and suppliers have confirmed that as much as they rejected the faja in the seventies it has become an extremely popular item of clothing amongst the younger girls nowadays. Many now order online when they cannot find the girdles in-store.
Regardless of size and year of initial design and production, the faja girdle’s popularity has just skyrocketed. Men and women from every walk of life are stocking up on them. Men have not been left out of the equation and can also stock up on their own belly bands and tight jumpsuits to wear under their suits and party clothes.
Available in a variety of colours and fabrics, the faja girdle gives men and women a serious self-esteem boost when they slip on the lycra, nylon, latex and nylon girdles. Where some may find these garments pretty restrictive the market suppliers have come to understand that there is a need for a slightly softer version. The faja girdle is certainly making an impact now, even if it did take 50 years.

Baby Showers!

The American custom of throwing a baby shower has crossed the Atlantic, and is becoming increasing popular with mothers to be in the UK. A baby shower is the perfect occasion to spend some time with the mother before the baby is born and an opportunity for friends and family to give their gifts for the baby and mother. Although the custom of baby showers is becoming more widespread, there are a few key points to bear in mind when invited to attend or organise one.

Organisation and Timing

It is not customary for the mother herself to organise a baby shower. Usually it is a sister, close friends or work colleagues who take on the hard work of organising a venue, food, games and invitations. The whole process should be kept stress free for the mother, but the decision about whether or not to keep the shower a secret is a controversial one. A baby shower is usually held in the last three months of the pregnancy, but not too close to the due date as the tiredness experienced in late pregnancy can make a party more of an ordeal than a pleasure.

Location and Catering

Normally, a friend or family member will volunteer to have the baby shower at their home, but if this is not the case, another good option is to hire out a church hall, community centre or function room. Catering can be provided by an outside firm, or everyone can club together to organise some sausage rolls, sandwiches and crisps. Most baby showers also feature some sort of cake or cupcakes, decorated with a baby related theme.

Gifts

One of the main reasons for holding a baby shower is to give gifts for the mother and the baby. Some mothers go as far as putting together a list for their baby, much as you would for a wedding gift list. Whoever is organising the shower should have a fair idea of what gifts would be appropriate, but if not it is a good idea to buy something for both the mother and the baby, perhaps some bedding or clothing for the baby and some nice John Masters organic toiletries for the mother. Many groups of friends get together to buy one larger gift, or club together to buy a pamper hamper which can be packed with baby wipes, lotion, nappies, massage cream and John Masters goodies or perfume for the mum.

Games and Decoration

The sky is the limit when it comes to baby shower entertainment and games. Games should be kept lighthearted and simple, such as word searches based around baby related words, competitions to guess the weight of the baby when it is born, asking everyone to write words of advice for the new parents, or even a sweepstake to guess the name of the new arrival. If the mother knows what sex her baby will be, it is easy to decorate the location in shades of pink or blue, but if the gender is a secret, opt for pastel shades of green and yellow to keep things neutral.

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• Image courtesy of Plan the Perfect Baby Shower

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