Chelsea Kaplan’s Musings About Life... After Birth

Posted by Chelsea on September 02, 2008

Need to drop a few pounds? I do - like, a “few” times seven or so. In the meantime, it’s all about Spanx, the miraculous shapewear from Atlanta girl (woo hoo!) Sara Blakely. I hate to admit that all of those “Have you lost weight?” comments I’ve been getting recently can’t honestly be answered with “Why yes, and thank you, you wonderfully observant person!”. My seemingly svelte figure is completely the result of my wearing Spanx’s Hide & Sleek Girl Shorts and Slim Cognito Body Shaping Cami. Sara, you deserve a Nobel Prize.

This afternoon (Tuesday) at 1:00 PM EST, I’ll be joining Broads Molly and Christine of XM Radio’s “Broadminded” (tune in on XM Channel 155!) to discuss the newest offerings from Spanx: the Bra-llelujah! Full Coverage Front Closure Bra and the latest additions to Spanx’s hosiery line, the Patterned Tight-End Tights and Under the Heel Tight-End Tights.

The Full Coverage Front Closure Bra has naturally adjusting shoulder and back straps, made from a unique hosiery fabric that automatically conforms to your body like a second skin, banishing VBL (visible bra lines) and minimizing back fat. Its front closure design eliminates uncomfortable metal hooks and clasps in back, and it features smooth, soft, molded cups that provide uplifting support and coverage. While it does have an underwire, the bra’s unique channel design guarantees that it will never peek or pop through. The bras are $62 at Spanx.com.

Footless tights worn with pumps are hot, hot, hot for fall; all the celebs have been rocking this look lately. To get the look with a little shaping, Spanx’s Under the Heel Tight-End Tights are your ticket. A flattering companion under skirts, dresses and tunics, their body-shaping benefits slim the middle, trim the thighs and smooth the rear. A specially-designed heel pocket keeps tights in place when you tuck them under your shoes, while their soft leg band adds comfort when you place it on the ankle. Opaque yarns flatter your legs while the non-binding waistband keeps you slim and oh-so smooth. And the cotton gusset means undies are optional. $32 at Spanx.com

Patterned and textured tights are a must-have accessory this fall. These patterned tights have a smooth, flat waistband and rounded toe to keep your tummy and tootsies comfy. Extra tummy control and extended thigh control are paired with soft yarns for a smooth, slim look. Patterned Body-Shaping Tights come in all sorts of patterns and colors. $28-42, Spanx.com.

Want to win a new bra or some hosiery from Spanx and Assets, Spanx’s lower-priced sister line? I’ve got 10 bras to give away and 10 hosiery sets including one pair of Spanx and one pair of Assets patterned tights each to give away. To be eligible to win, you must be registered for The Momtourage’s mailing list, so if you’re not, click on the green “Join Our Mailing List” box at the top, right-hand corner of this page to register. If you’re already registered, you’re already eligible to win!

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In the Trenches of Mommyhood on September 3, 2008 at 9:35am

I joined! Spanx me!

.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 4, 2008 at 12:12pm

I miss your old blog. It seems like every time I check this one all you’re doing is plugging some product. I miss your old writing!

.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) on September 9, 2008 at 4:13am

This is one product i could REALLY use, so keeping my fingers crossed

Garden Furniture on September 29, 2008 at 6:22pm

Hope I can win all of them!!

rb 3357 on October 9, 2008 at 5:42pm

yeah, the prize is worth the effort!!

vev from teak furniture on October 15, 2008 at 7:23pm

The product is really good. Hope I can win.

Mac @ Motorcycle Fairing on October 30, 2008 at 1:44pm

I wish i could use the prizes…but i’m a guy :D

Manolo Blahnik Shoes on December 1, 2008 at 11:54am

I have that Footless tights too. Mine is in dark blue which my Mom gave me. I pair it with my favorite Pump. I love it!

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