Fashion Junkie

Victoria’s Secret on the “Boob” Tube

Since I’ve been cursed with cherry pits, I’ve never really had the need for a bra. The only time I’ll even consider strapping one on is when I’m wearing a sheer top. Otherwise, I prefer to keep my tatas unfettered, if you will. However, when I heard about the Long Island lady who’s suing Victoria’s Secret over patent infringement for a convertible bra that she created back in 2004, I decided to write this blog post to give her some “support.”

Katerina Plew claims she showed some Victoria’s Secret execs a photo of an affordable bra with detachable straps, hoping to sell the idea (check out this Fox News video to see the prototype). One year later, she spotted a knockoff of the very same bra on the racks at a local Victoria’s Secret store. Dubbed the “Very Sexy 100-Way Strapless Convertible Bra,” Victoria’s Secret’s version also has detachable straps with hooks and multiple eyelets that enable you to wear it 100 different ways. So rather than buy a bra to match every dress in your wardrobe, all you have to do is replace the straps and hook ‘em into any eyelet for “infinite possibilities.” The convertible bra comes with three sets of connecting shoulder straps (regular, halter and a low-back converter strap) so you can wear it as a plunge, two-strap, one-shoulder, racerback, crossback, boatneck, crisscross front, halter… well, you get the picture.

For the well-endowed who have tried Victoria’s Secrets convertible bra, does it “hold up” to its claims? Share your thoughts with the Fashion Junkie community!

Pure Platinum

Although my closet is crammed with countless styles of handbags, why is it that I still feel like I have nothing appropriate for spring? After surfing a bunch of e-boutiques (my favorite pastime), it dawned on me that the best option for this season is without a doubt, this jaw-dropping Foley & Corinna number. Having purchased a similar pint-sized version in raven red last year, I’m beyond thrilled about this new mid-sized shape. It’s more than roomy enough for stowing all my essentials and the neutral platinum shade will work perfectly with everything in my wardrobe (thanks for the tip mom!). Priced at $440 a pop, I’d better learn to love this masterpiece for life!

Fashion Factoid: Foley & Corinna’s best-selling mid-city tote comes in a multitude of colors. In fact, some styles were even created exclusively for e-retailers such as Winknyc.com (cobalt blue) and ShopBop.com (punk-infused, pebble-leather shoulder styles with pyramid studs along the top!). Better act pronto if you wanna snag one for yourself… these fashionable totes sell out fast! Happy shopping!