Lula Lu's Blog http://www.lulalu.com/petite-lingerie-blog.asp Lulalu 2/3/2012 Lulalu Lula Lu's Top 5 Valentine's Day Gift Ideas http://www.lulalu.com/petite-lingerie-blog.asp?id=147 2/3/2012 Guys have it easy with so many gifts to choose from for Valentine's Day -- flowers, chocolates, jewelry etc.  But what do men want on Cupid's day? Here are 5 Valentine's Day gifts for men that we love!

5. Boxers - for the Sexy and the Silly
Go regal and romantic with a pair of elegant silk boxers that you can both enjoy. If you want to add a personal touch, we recommend the boxers on the left that you can add an embroidered message. And, if your guy loves a good laugh, especially if he takes Valentines Day less seriously, we suggest the boxers on the right.

Embroidered You & Me Silk Boxer Shorts


 Men's Underwear- Love & Romance

4. How about a Romantic Kit for some fun?
We found kits that are both classy and seductive.

Original Weekender Kama sutra Kit

The Naughty Weekender Lovers Kit


3. For the Beer Lover
If your guy is a beer lover, we found some creative beer-themed gifts for him, including chocolates and a beer making kit!

Beer Box


 Beer Making Kit

2. Try a Valentine's Breakfast
He probably has an intimate dinner planned for your special night, but you can surprise him with a delicious first meal of the day! Not only have we found a mouthwatering pancake recipe but you can serve them on these ingeniously designed pancake plates.

Strawberry Pancakes
Pancake Plates - Set of 2

1. And, of course, a classic gift that never fails Lingerie
Who says a gift for him can't be a gift for you? These looks will make him wish it was Valentine's Day every day!

Give your small bust some V-day va-va-voom:

Sabine Bra and Thong

Fleur Demi Cup Bra and Fleur Thong

]]> Cleavage Enhancers http://www.lulalu.com/petite-lingerie-blog.asp?id=146 1/5/2012
Removable pads, sometimes referred to as “cookies” or “chicken fillets” are small oval shaped pads manufactured in a variety of styles, including sealed bags containing air, water or some form of liquid or gel, or semi-rigid materials such as molded polyurethane foam. These are designed to be placed inside a bra pocket or tucked under your breast to give you some lift.

Braza Magic Boost Push-up Pads The Magic Boost Push-up Pads 2 by Braza works well when you just need a small, not too heavily padded push-up pad. It can also be sewn into some bras, swimwear and sports tops.

Some bras are sold with removable pads options like our Lula Lu Petites Convertible Racerback. It’s a good idea to try these bras on with and without the removable pads as your silhouette may change, depending if the cookie is in place or not. Often times these bras look best with the pads left in but depending on your body it could work both ways. These bras are also really great for women that have uneven breasts because you can remove the pad from one side to create a more even silhouette or even double up on the cookies on one side.

Fashion Forms Silicone Push-up Bra PadsFor women looking to enhance their cleavage for special occasions or to suit the style of a low cut top or dress. Fashion Forms Silicone Push-up Bra Pads are a great option. They hug your natural curves and have a built-in "shelf" to help increase your cleavage.


So there you have three great quick and easy options for enhancing cleavage.]]> Why are Bra Extenders Sometimes Necessary for Achieving the Best Fit? http://www.lulalu.com/petite-lingerie-blog.asp?id=145 11/11/2011 Why are Bra Extenders Sometimes Necessary for Achieving the Best Fit?

Not everyone fits the standard petite bra band sizes. Sometimes a bra may fit you well in the cups but the band isn't quite right. For example, if you find yourself fitting the cups of a 34AA in a particular style but need the band on the 36AAA of the same style (and for some reason the cups on the 36AAA just did not work as well on you), then you might want to consider trying a bra extender on the 34AA. This will give you a little extra room in the band which might be just what you need.

Lula Lu Petites - Fleur Demi Cup Bra Another reason for using a bra extender would be to increase the comfort level of a new bra. A customer recently purchased our Lula Lu Petites Fleur Demi Cup Bra in a 32AA and included a bra extender with her order. She mentioned that she likes the little bit of extra room the bra extender gives her with new bras. Since all bras stretch-out over time, she only uses the bra extender temporarily to reduce the "tighter" feel of a new bra.

What are Bra Extenders?
Bra extenders are additional hooks and eyes that attach to your bra's existing hooks and eyes. By adding a bra extender to your bra, you give yourself a little extra room in the band. You technically can add between 1-3 inches to the circumference of the under bust measurement of your petite bra. You can find bra extenders in a variety of colors including white, black and neutral and sometimes even pink.

Fashion Forms - Soft Back Bra ExtendersWhy are Bra Extenders so Useful?
Our bodies are always changing and sometimes these changes can effect our band size. Having the flexibility to add a bra extender can save you money by keeping your current bras in use (i.e. while you are pregnant) versus running out to buy a bunch of new bras with a new band size every time a change occurs.

Where to Buy Bra Extenders?
Most lingerie boutiques will carry a few different options in bra extenders. At Lula Lu, we carry both 1 Hook Bra Extenders and 2 Hook Bra Extenders. Sometimes it can be difficult to match up the hook/eye placement on 2 hook bras so some customers will purchase the 1 Hook Bra Extenders to use on both their 1 Hook and 2 Hook bras.]]> Bra Options for New Mothers! http://www.lulalu.com/petite-lingerie-blog.asp?id=144 11/3/2011
At Lula Lu, our regular visitors include post-nursing moms who have experienced changes in their breast size.  Many of them share a similar story.  "I just stopped breast feeding and now I can't even fill my A cup bras!" Or, "I was a B cup before breastfeeding 2 kids and now I must be an AA or AAA cup!"  They’ve come to us to help them find a small bra that fits their new size, whether it is a 32AA, 34A or 36AA.
 
What sorts of styles do we recommend for our post-nursing customers? Many of them have breasts that are lower and fit demi cups best. Some popular styles including the following.
 
Lula Lu Petites - Lightly Padded Push-Up Bra Lula Lu Petites - Convertible Racerback Bra Lula Lu Petites - Non-Underwire Lace Bra
 
If you are a new mother who has finished nursing and who has experienced a change in bra size, call us to schedule a bra fitting appointment as we may have the perfect fitting petite bra for you!
]]> Petite Sales! http://www.lulalu.com/petite-lingerie-blog.asp?id=143 2/14/2011 When you're a petite woman, finding fashion that suits your body and frame can be challenging.  However, the good news is that more and more designers and mainstream retailers have expanded their lines to include petite options for smaller figures.   And the best part is, there are some really good deals right now!

January and February are notoriously great times for sales so if you are in need of some wardrobe revitalization, check out the following winter sales.

Banana Republic – one of the best options for work and cocktail hour.

Gap

Bloomingdale's has great discounts on Ralph Lauren right now!

]]> Lula Lu's New Location! http://www.lulalu.com/petite-lingerie-blog.asp?id=142 2/7/2011 Lula Lu has moved!  Our new location is by appointment only and allows us the opportunity to continue to offer you personalized fitting services along with expanding our bra style offerings in AAA, AA and A cup sizes.

 

You can schedule an appointment for a custom fitting (or if you need to pick up some new bras) by phone at (800) 798 8354 or (650) 348-8858, or send us an email via our Contact Us page.

 

New location:

Lula Lu

49 S. Claremont

San Mateo, CA 94401




 

All of our merchandise can still be purchased online.  Our Lula Lu Petites collection can be purchased at these other, fine retailers around the country.

 

 

New York

Le Petite Coquette

www.thelittleflirt.com/

 

Connecticut

Solei Toile

24 Post Road East
Westport, CT 06880-3404
(203) 454-8688
www.soleiltoile.com

 

Rhode Island 

Mrs. Robinson

www.local.com/business/details/providence-ri/mrs-robinson-lingerie-107452967/

 

New Jersey

Galatea Lingerie

www.galateastores.net/home_pages/lingerie_page1.html

 

Massachusetts

Clothware

www.clothware.com/id2.html

 

Vermont

Bertha Church

(802) 658-2991

]]> Check Out Our New Facebook Page! http://www.lulalu.com/petite-lingerie-blog.asp?id=141 12/2/2009 We've got a new Facebook page!  Please come and visit and tell us what you think.  If you become a Fan, we've got a special gift for you so please join us on Facebook!

]]> When Your Bra Cup Dimples http://www.lulalu.com/petite-lingerie-blog.asp?id=140 7/21/2009 While dimples are cute on babies or on the hunky neighbour you've been eyeing, they are most definitely not a welcome sight on your favorite bras!  What can cause these bra dimples. big and small? 

  • Normal wear and tear and the foam just not holding up anymore. 
  • Putting the bras in the dryer where the heat damages the foam. 
  • For women with small busts, there is the common situation where the cups are dented because there is quite a bit of space between you and the bra and after a while the cups cave in (in this situation we recommend you try to find better fitting bras as, over time, these types of dents will not come out). 
  • Not reshaping your bras when they're still wet before you hang dry. 

So, in the case where it's not from wear or tear (in which case you will just have to replace the bra), we'd like to teach you a simple trick to go from here:



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All you need to do when your bra is still wet, either from handwashing or machine washing (use either cold or warm water in the machine), is:

  • Reshape the cups carefully to look like what you want it to look like when it's dry.
  • Hang it on a hanger with the cups facing you. 

The bra is going to dry in the shape that it came out of the wash so if you just spend a minute pushing out the dents that might've formed while it is still wet, you will get the original shape back in the cups!

]]> Free Shipping on Orders of $100 or more! http://www.lulalu.com/petite-lingerie-blog.asp?id=133 7/16/2009 If you haven't heard already, Lula Lu is offering free USPS shipping on all orders $100 or over!  Stock up on your favorite styles and enjoy free shipping!


 

Happy shopping!]]> Petite Models for Petite Lingerie http://www.lulalu.com/petite-lingerie-blog.asp?id=139 4/7/2009 It's important to us that the products we carry are showcased on a small busted model so it's easier to see how the bra truly fits smaller busts.  A lot of times we do get photos from the manufacturers and use those as well on our site but most of the models featured in those photos are, on average, around a 34B.

So what bust size are our models?  Christina, our first model, was a 32A cup.   

Our second model, Alice, was a size 32AA.

And, our latest model, Jules, was a fuller 34AA.

As we continue to add products, we will continue to use small busted models to showcase new styles!

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