Bra Barrette Press

The Bra Barrette
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – we love clever.

The Bra Barrette is the genius idea of a school teacher who was tired of fixing her bra straps all the time. (Or from suffering from FBSS – Falling Bra Straps Syndrome – as she calls it.) After taking a paperclip, twisting it an using it to hold her straps in place across her back, she knew she was on to something.

We think the Bra Barrette is a great idea to wear under Mitzvah attire. Noting like “adjusting yourself in public when you’re all gussied up!

She created the Bra Barrette, then made it decorative. It comes in clear, black, silver, copper or tan and can be worn alone ($4.99) or with interchangeable charms (barrette with charm: $9.99).

We haven't found it anywhere in Honolulu yet but it's online at www.brabarrette.com.

The Bra Barrette
We’ve shown you products, like Strappers , that pull your bra straps in to hold and hide them beneath racerback tops. Accessories like this are great to have in your closet to adjust your lingerie to work with your wardrobe. I just discovered Bra Barrettes , and they have to be the prettiest version I’ve seen of this type of product! And really, after you’ve spent so much time and care finding beautiful lingerie, it only seems right that if you use a bra strap holder, it should be pretty as well! Bra Barrettes come in several colors (clear, silver, black, or copper) and can be adorned with crystals and/or interchangeable charms. The charms are easy to switch out with the lobster-claw fastening. Bra Barrettes can be used to keep your straps hidden, whether on a bra, slip, or camisole. The Bra Barrette could also be used as an accessory to your spaghetti-strap tops and dresses if you want to show it off.

Interestingly, Lara Merriam-Smith, inventor of the Bra Barrette, has also founded BraStrapSolutions.com. This website provides links and overviews of many competing products, so you can find the best solution for your wardrobe problems.

Remember, if your bra straps are slipping, that could mean that you are having a common bra fitting issue that can be cured by making sure you are wearing the correct size . Slipping straps could mean that your band is too large or your straps are adjusted incorrectly. But if you have sloped shoulders, your bra straps could be slipping even if your bra is correctly sized, and in that case the Bra Barrette could become an everyday essential for you.

What Not To Wear: Revealed Bra Straps
Fashion alert, ladies! Bra straps are NOT in for Spring/Summer 2009!

Some have the misconception that bra straps showing are sexy, but they most certainly are not! This is a major fashion faux pas that most of us are guilty of. With certain stylish tops, your bra straps are just bound to stick out. And you CAN’T go braless! That’s an even bigger no no. So what’s a girl to do? Well, don’t worry, we found a solution for this ultimate fashion crime.

Get ready for Spring/Summer 2009 fashion trends with the ultimate wardrobe accessory, Bra Barrette .

Be in command of your unruly bra straps with a simple and totally stylish Bra Barrette . This simple little tool is the perfect solution to a long time problem. You don’t have to worry about going out and buying a special bra to wear with your racer back tops of any of the fashion forward tops of the season. Now you can simple slip the Bra Barrette onto any bra straps, and you are all set to go.

Not only is Bra Barrette the easiest solution to showing bra straps, it can also add a bit of bling to your boring old camisole. Get a crystal Bra Barrette to add to any of your tops this summer. It’s like jewelry for your back!

Not only is it totally cute, but it solves more than one problem. If you have a beloved cami that doesn’t have adjustable straps and it doesn’t fit quite right, just hook the Bra Barrette for a perfect fit with no sewing or taking in your straps.

It’s so simple and they have some really fancy ones for special occasions.

I have a couple and I wear the basic clear one the most. I don’t have any racer back bras, so this is a must-have to wear with all my work-out tops.

Sometimes bra straps are a necessary evil. After some time of wearing a bra it eventually becomes worn and the straps start to get loose. One of the most uncomfortable things is a shifting bra strap that keeps falling off your shoulder. And it’s not a good look reaching under your shirt to adjust your bra strap throughout the day. The Bra Barrette is an innovative solution for this common problem. It has 2 circular ends that your straps can slide right into and it will hold them in place and even draw them together if you are wearing a racerback and want to hide your bra straps. There is also a line of Charmed Barrettes to wear with spaghetti strap tank tops or thin strap dresses. Not only will it keep the straps from sliding but they also add a decorative touch to your outfit with a charm that hangs down your back. There is no reason your back shouldn’t be accessorized as well! And there are lots of charms you can choose from to meet any occasion.

I just recently had the chance to try out the Bra Barrette thanks to the folks at BraBarrette.com! They sent me a silver one!

Just looking at it on the site, I thought that it was an interesting concept, but I wasn’t sure how well it would actually work. It was definitely intriguing! When it actually arrived, and I saw it was a fairly thin piece of plastic, I didn’t think it would hold up! I was surprised on all accounts!

It is fairly simple to put on, and they even have a video on their front page that shows you how easy it is to wear it. The only problem I had was actually moving it down lower on my back. My arms just aren’t limber enough to stretch back far enough to move it, so I asked my hubby to shimmy it down my bra straps for me. He did tell me that he was surprised at how sturdy it was, and that it was not bending at all under the weight of the bra straps.

Now, the comfort factor.  It did feel a little weird having something on my back and I do wish that they stretched just a little bit for comfort, but it definitely worked to hold my bra straps in place! My favorite bra has very thin straps that constantly slide down my shoulders no matter how I adjust my bra. It was nice to actually spend a day out without having to constantly pull up my bra straps. 

They do have Bra Barrettes that are covered in crystals, or have charms dangling from the center. They’re quite cute to wear with a spaghetti strap dress, or with tank tops in the summer. 

All in all, I think the Bra Barrette is definitely a cute idea, and it does help keep your bra straps on! Something I know many women despise about their bras!!!

Prices vary depending on how much bling, and what size charms and crystals are on your Bra Barrette. The plain Bra Barrettes start at $4.99. You can buy cute charm packs for your Bra Barrette, and have some fun with it! Check them out!

Fashionable & Functional Christmas Gift Ideas Stylish Christmas Presents for Women That Won't Break the Bank
A Bra Barrette — the perfect solution to falling bra straps. The bra barrette is a decorative plastic clip that not only keeps straps in place but is ideal to wear to keep straps from view under T-back tank tops or dresses. Alternatively wear one as bling on your back. Show off a metallic or bejeweled version keeping spaghetti straps in place or your swimwear straps. Priced from only $4.99 at Bra Barrette, this is the ultimate in fashionable but functional gifts.

Hot Holiday Party Looks
The holiday season means holiday parties. But before you take out that trusty little black dress again, check out these hot party looks that will make you the belle of your holiday ball. Whether you're going to an office party or a more intimate gathering, you'll make a splash in these stylish options.

Sexy Back
Add a little "bling to your back" while keeping the thin straps of your bra or holiday dress in place. The Bra Barrette adds fashion and functionality to your bras and adds seasonal sparkle to your back. It comes in two jewel-toned colors, and wears comfortably all day

Do your bra straps keep slipping?
The Bra Barrette as a fashion accessory

Lara Merriam-Smith was grading papers for her geology class two years ago when she finally got fed up with her falling bra straps.  She pulled out a paperclip, fashioned it into a double-ended hook, and pulled her straps together in the back.

It wasn't exactly an elegant solution, but it was the start of something really big: The Bra Barrette.

Lara loved the functionality of her new creation and just knew there was a product out there to meet her needs.  After scouring the internet, she could only find very practical and functional (read "ugly") connectors for bras.

Most people would have given up there, but Lara didn't.  She kept tooling with her product until she liked it - adding charms and a little bit of bling to the Bra Barrette for use with spaghetti strap tops and dresses. 

Lara wore her Bra Barrette often, and a trip to Maui convinced her to take it seriously as a business.   Every retailer asked her about it and wanted to sell it.

Lara is a smart woman, so she immediately sought a design patent and is now working on the utlity patent.  She then found a manufacturer for her product who conforms to her environment and social beliefs.  Her products are packaged by a team of 11, including some part-time moms who work while the kids are in school along with employees from Work Opportunities , a Bellingham company that provides job opportuntiies for physically and mentally challenged people. 

The biggest hurdle Lara has had to face is the newness of her product.  Because it is not a new take on something already out there, people do not intuitively know how to use it.  She has done an excellent job of advertising it herself and on her website, and her packaging also has pictures to demonstrate how to attach it and options for wearing it…..

Next year she plans to add a larger Bra Barrette for broader backs as well as a smaller version for girls to wear with their summer tops. 

At the end of our conversation I asked Lara what she would say to women out there at the "paperclip" stage of a new invention.  She recommended they surround themselves with positive people and ask good questions. And then just go for it!

Sage advice from a successful inventor, and very similar to another success story:  Spanx.  I think we are looking at the next Spanx-sized success story.

Broche para tirantes
Las mujeres son muy coquetas, y eso lo sabe todo el mundo. Cuidan hasta lo más mínimo para estar guapas y sensuales a todos los sitios a los que van.

Hasta ahora en los vestidos al dar la espalda solo se veían los tirantes y en ocasiones quedaba algo “soso”, pero no os preocupéis. Os traigo este magnífico artículo hará de tu espalda más bonita gracias este broche.

Bra Barrettes, broche para las tiras de tu ropa
Muchas mujeres, ya sea por comodidad o porque su anatomía no le da otra opción, deben utilizar sostenes con todas y cada una de sus ropas, incluso con aquellos atuendos en los que sería mejor no llevarlos. Claro que eso implica que en algunos modelos las tiras queden expuestas y, vamos, que eso no queda muy bien. Entonces, qué mejor que este producto, el Bra Barrettes.

Se trata de una serie de broches de diferentes diseños que se ocuparán de sostener las tiras, unirlas y darles un toque elegante. De este modo pueden adquirirse en modelos simples y casuales y en otros un poco más elegantes. Incluso, a algunos se les pueden agregar accesorios como lo son diferentes colgantes o la opción de elegir otros con cristales de Swarovski incrustados.

Una excelente opción no sólo para sostenes, sino tambien para camisetas o vestidos, de modo de darle un toque original y distintivo al atuendo elegido para la ocasión.

Por su parte los precios varían de un modelo a otro. Entonces pueden adquirirse por entre los 4 y los 23,50 euros.

Amei essa idéia!!!
Para esconder a alça ou dar um toque a mais na roupa.