Product Review: Miel...the sweetest things

Did you know that we test, try and fall in love with each and every product we have in the store? If we don't love it, we don't carry it. That's why when you come into the store you'll hear our team gush about each and every thing.

Since it was National Underwear Day last week, I thought I could talk about undies. One of the many favorites is Miel...the sweetest things.

"At the office, at the gym or around town, miel holds you close and comfy." For me, miel is like taking your favorite yoga clothing and turning them into panties, bandeaus, and tanks. Attractive, comfortable and great for going to the gym, office or lounging around on rainy days.

Their product is made from "the softest lightweight microfiber/spandex/cotton blend". The fabric is breathable, wicks away moisture and dries quickly. And as an added bonus: there is "built-in anti-microbial protection against stains and odors to keep the fabric fresh and clean." Their undies have become staples in my gym bag.

Miel products don't dig in or bunch-up. They are seamless where it counts. You forget your wearing them.

Made for girls by girls and so close to home (Montreal Canada), their luxuriously comfy tank tops have shelf bras that surprisingly contain girls with fuller cups. It also features "adjustable shoulder straps and smooth torso compression".

We agree, Miel has the sweetest things. I hope you come in and check them out for yourself.

Ann and Tammy
real women. real bras. real beauty. ©2013, The Girls Bra Shop Inc.

Cool Runnings

After a 2 week break from running and getting over a mild flu,I finally got back on the treadmill. I knew it was not going to be my best run but I was determined to get back at it none the less. While Tammy has been doing more of an endurance run, I prefer doing intervals. I started off with a 1/2 mile walk to warm up. I wanted to get a good warm up so I ramped up the incline to 6.5 and walked at a 3.5 mph. I usually run a 1/4 mile lap at 5 or 5.2 mph (running magazines would call that a light jog) but today I felt strong and wanted to push myself a little further so I pushed the buttons and ran at 6mph. It felt good but I was ready for a walk when I finished that 1/4 mile. I walked for 2 mins and pushed myself again and continued this interval training for the rest of my run. 28 min. later I finished my 2 miles. Not my best time but that didn’t matter. What mattered is that I pushed myself and did it.

Note to self: running gear is not as gimmicky as I once thought. Grabbing the first pair of track pants I saw I got dressed for my run. Cotton is not the best for running. Moisture wicking breathability is essential if you are planning on breaking a sweat. Half way through my run I was reminded of this. The cotton pants felt like 20 lb weights on my legs while my upper half was cool and comfortable. Thanks to my Freya Active sports bra.

I love this bra. It provides the lift and support my GG’s need without compression. The inner sling extends to the shoulder strap to enhance and reduce “bounce” when I run. The Cool Max Fabric does exactly what it claims to do, pull the moisture away. Cool Max Fabric dries five times faster than cotton. I have this bra in nude and red but I have to say I am partial to the red. Maybe it is because it could pass as a running top and I don’t really need another shirt over it or maybe because I love that a full bust girl like me can get something besides nude, even for when I am running.

~Ann, just one of the Girls

The Girls Have Taken Up Running

We are getting some great sports bras in and what better way to learn about them but to test them ourselves. The Girls have taken up running.

Follow our progress as we train...well we're not sure for what yet.

As with everything we each approach things differently. Ann is doing Interval Training (running/walking) while Tammy is about the endurance (running for the full 30 minutes). Follow us as we challenge ourselves to improve our times and distance. Each week we will give you an update on how we and our favorite sports bras are doing.

Ann - 2.5 miles in 34:30 minutes
Tammy - 1.8 miles in 30:03 minutes

Your encouragement is most welcome!