Hallo there! I’ve been meaning to visit the Little Blog of Horrors a bit sooner since arriving back my holiday last week, but several technical difficulties seemed determined to halt me in my tracks. I was ready to burst a blood vessel between animals chewing through macbook charger and leaving me with zero juice, to hoards of photos to be edited playing hide seek and DELETE. Alas, I am here finally. I have been sorting my life out all day from the comfort of bed, with a not so comfortable tension headache, but once I write this post I have some Walking Dead and Dexter to watch, with John returning with a chinese takeaway soon 🙂
The lovely folks at Panache got in touch with me to take part in their Bra Fit Challenge, which is an online quiz to help us ladies find out if we are wearing a proper fitting bra (if the name doesn’t give that away!) I’ve heard that more than 80% of women wear the wrong bra size. I know for a fact that I will be one of them. But be honest, how many times have you been in a shop or at a sale and found a beautiful looking bra (but not in your size) and opted for the old cup size up, back size down trick? I took their quiz to find out more, and got to rate it using these fun Strictly Come Dancing style paddles. YAY! Cue over excited Ayden (You know me and my job, I bloody love a good prop)
The quiz consisted of 7 questions, and Panache have asked me to mark it taking into consideration the following 6 points:
Ease of Use
Appearance
Clarity
Does it work?
Would you recommend it to a friend?
Overall Score
It only takes a few minutes and was nice to do so if you don’t want me to spoil it for ya go ahead and try it yourself before you read the rest! Here 🙂
Ease Of Use
9 out of 10
This test is extremely easy to use, hooray! Gave my brain a break after all the technical mishaps and confusion I’ve had lately. The only thing I’d say is that I based my answers on the bra I was wearing at that moment in time. I might have answered differently if I was wearing another one (we all know that we have some that probably fit better than others) And sitting in my jammies without a bra on I thought I could answer the questions from memory but I couldn’t (well, not honestly anyways) So I got up and put back on the one I wore that day. Maybe that’s me just being silly though and they deserve a perfect 10? I think I may have lost my marbles after all!
Appearance
6 out of 10
The pictures shown in the quiz are of high quality – but could be a little bit bigger. And the font is plain and easy to read – but could be a little more colourful and welcoming to a younger audience. The only other thing that put me off was the bra they chose to photograph 🙁 It feels slightly old fashioned compared to the usual modern image Panache put across, and almost a little see through with a bit of a nipple outline going on. But that is me being pretty harsh! The whole quiz is about functionality and comfort, not fashion. I know that they will want this quiz to appeal to women of all ages so they have played it safe but I think it could have been a little more upbeat and jazzy from a visual point of view without offending anyone 🙂
Clarity
7 out of 10
Each question and answer had a photograph to illustrate the situation, and straight after you were given a blurb of advice depending on your answer, before moving on to the next question. I really liked this! I feel like the quiz could have been complicated even a little bit more and it still wouldn’t have been too overwhelming or confusing. For example, something like adding a section about styles of bras and what body/boob shapes they fit and compliment best (or don’t!) and why. That’s why I have given it a seven, the questions were great but I feel like they could have pushed it into even more detail.
Does It Work?
5 out of 10
I’m pulling the face above because I feel like such a meanie for giving 5! It isn’t a bad 5, just more of an indifferent one. The test gave me these final results:
“We think you have conflicting fit issues and would definitely recommend a professional fitting! It
sounds like you could have several issues with your bra which are
making it uncomfortable. A professional fitting should help you find
your ideal size and ensure you get the comfort and support you need“
sounds like you could have several issues with your bra which are
making it uncomfortable. A professional fitting should help you find
your ideal size and ensure you get the comfort and support you need“
They started off the quiz by asking for my bra size, which made me think that by the end I wouldn’t only know if it was the right or wrong bra size for me, but actually what bra size I should be. I can’t expect a computer to do this! So I think this quiz does work and brings you 50% of the way, but a professional fitting in person would take you the rest.
Would you recommend it to a friend?
5 out of 10
Yes, I certainly would. But I gave it a middle of the road 5 again, because I would be just as suggesting for them to go straight ahead and get a professional bra fitting done in store as I’ve mentioned above. For all the time it would take if you were out and about shopping anyway!
OVERALL SCORE
8 out of 10!
You know I like being honest and so I have been rather nit picky with my opinions above. This is such a friendly feeling, non offensive and pleasant quiz to do, and most importantly it kick started my brain about getting a long overdue fitting, and got me thinking about how important it actually is for us to wear a proper fitting bra. For comfort and support more than anything! Plus, the right bra is always going to be the ultimate master of enhancement – making your boobs look great no matter how big, small, uneven or unflattering we feel they look under clothing.
Let me know if you take the quiz, and what your general chat and gossip is regarding bras. I remember telling my mum when I was younger that I didn’t like them and that I would NEVER be wearing one when I was older. Yes, okay Ayden 😉 I still think there isn’t a feeling more liberating than coming home and whipping your bra off after a long day. Haha deary me. I’m so sorry to any males reading this. As if all the bra chat wasn’t enough, here’s something else girly and brilliant…
I entered a competition with Haagen Dazs to win one of their summer hampers AND I WON. I almost died and went to heaven when I got the email. I never win stuff like this, ever. And lets face it – ice cream and other yummy goodies come right next to winning the lottery, if you’re a grubber like me. I am also now the proud owner of loveheart shaped spoons with my blog name engraved on them… My life is almost complete :’) So I shall complete it by making one of you lovelies happy too.
Haagen Dazs are giving away ONE CASE of their new Secret Sensations Meringue and Raspberry Fondant mini cups, to one of my lucky readers. Pictured in the last photograph above – That’s 24 x 100ml tubs of awesomeness! Would you like to enter? Here’s how, and some rules**
NOW CLOSED, CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER @MYNAMEISEMSIE
– You MUST be a reader of the Little Blog Of Horrors to enter. This isn’t a popularity contest, it is a treat for the people who follow me across the different social platforms and enjoy reading my nonsense on a regular basis 🙂
– Leave your name and email address in the comments to enter (UK entries only)
+1 entry for following me on twitter @hellorogue
+1 entry for following Haagen Dazs on twitter @HaagenDazsLoves
+1 entry for tweeting about the competition
+ 1 entry for mentioning the competition in a blog post (please leave the link)
+ 1 entry for following on tumblr – http://hellorogue.tumblr.com/
+ 1 entry for mentioning the competition in a tumblr post (please leave the link)
So that’s a possible 7 entries you could have, and I will be checking every one! I’ll have some posts in between but will announce the winner next monday as soon as it has been drawn and contact them straight after. Good luck and I’ll talk to you all soon 🙂
Ayden x
** Terms and Conditions
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winner will receive one case of Häagen-Dazs Secret Sensations Meringue
& Raspberry Fondant. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Little Blog of Horrors
and Häagen-Dazs reserve the right to only contact successful
applicants.
1
winner will receive one case of Häagen-Dazs Secret Sensations Meringue
& Raspberry Fondant. Only successful applicants will be contacted.
Little Blog of Horrors
and Häagen-Dazs reserve the right to only contact successful
applicants.
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One
case of Häagen-Dazs Secret Sensations Meringue & Raspberry Fondant
ice-cream, containing 8 x 500ml containers will be delivered to each
winner. This prize will
be de delivered via courier, organised by Häagen-Dazs within 4 weeks of
winning. Any goods that are damaged, or lost in transit, are not at
the responsibility of Little Blog of Horrors or Häagen-Dazs.
One
case of Häagen-Dazs Secret Sensations Meringue & Raspberry Fondant
ice-cream, containing 8 x 500ml containers will be delivered to each
winner. This prize will
be de delivered via courier, organised by Häagen-Dazs within 4 weeks of
winning. Any goods that are damaged, or lost in transit, are not at
the responsibility of Little Blog of Horrors or Häagen-Dazs.
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The
prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative will be offered.
Should you not be available to claim prize you will not be compensated
by Little Blog of Horrors
or Häagen-Dazs.
The
prize is non-transferable and no cash alternative will be offered.
Should you not be available to claim prize you will not be compensated
by Little Blog of Horrors
or Häagen-Dazs.
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This
competition is restricted to residents of the United Kingdom, aged 18
years of over, excluding employees of Little Blog of Horrors and
Häagen-Dazs, their immediate
families, their agents or anyone professionally connected to the
competition. Proof of eligibility must be provided on request.
This
competition is restricted to residents of the United Kingdom, aged 18
years of over, excluding employees of Little Blog of Horrors and
Häagen-Dazs, their immediate
families, their agents or anyone professionally connected to the
competition. Proof of eligibility must be provided on request.
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alter these rules at any stage, if deemed necessary in its opinion,
and/or if circumstances
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23 Comments
Kellina's Thoughts
totally loving your look!!
my, that basket definitely looks like an amazing win!! Enjoy it!!
http://kellinasthoughts.blogspot.com/
October 29, 2012 at 8:33 pmHelen
oh my gosh, I'd love to win so much ice cream! Could see me through a few miserable winter evenings 😉
October 29, 2012 at 9:19 pmCher Dynamite
Ayden! I am a pie, I want ice cream! But Jeezo, 24 tubs is gonna fill a whole freezer! I'll just need to come and visit you (which frankly I think is long overdue!) and try it :p
You're looking dapper, holidays done you good dollface xcx
October 29, 2012 at 9:37 pmsophiewearing
HAHAHA Ayden your face in those photos crack me up! Well done for enduring that quiz, it sounds like professional fitter is the way to go, I can never be arsed tho! Im def a "whip the bra off asap" person! As for the ice cream, WELL! I would enter, but firstly, my freezer wouldnt fit anything else in it if I won!!! Secondly, not good for the olde diet! xx
October 29, 2012 at 9:46 pmeversojuliet
I think professionals are the only way to go, although I never can be bothered actually going, ha!
& I saw your ice cream photos on instagram and was SO jealous, so I would like to enter your comp please! I follow you here, on twitter and on tumblr x
October 29, 2012 at 9:56 pmJade
A mouse(!) chewed through my old iPhone charger and it wasn't a pet mouse either 😮 I haven't had a bra fitting in years but I can't bring myself to do it. Whenever I go shopping, taking off layers of clothes is the last thing I want to do, cba!
Amazing competition, of course I'd love to enter!
Jade, jadefung03 [at] gmail.com and I follow the Haagen Dazs Twitter and you on Twitter and Tumblr.
Ohhhh my GOD by the way I can't get over how cute the photo of Dexter sleeping is that you posted on Instagram!!!!!! x
October 29, 2012 at 10:07 pmSam Murakami
I would totally enter BUT I just started a diet today and made the promise to myself that I would eat more conscious and way more healthier than before, so I resist.
I really liked how you displayed the test score, it was fun to read this way! 🙂 Have a good night!
October 30, 2012 at 12:09 amCaz
The new Haagen Daz flavour sounds amazing! Hope you and your Guinea Pigs are doing well Ayden 🙂
October 30, 2012 at 12:12 amCaz, thisiscaz@live.co.uk
I follow you and Haagen Dazs on twitter (@thisiscaz) and I also follow you on tumblr (littlecaz.tumblr.com)
xxx
Janey L
Last month I went for the first bra fitting of my life, and it was a rather interesting experience! I went in wearing what I knew was the wrong size, and came out having been told I was quite considerably wrong! I wrote all about it at my blog 🙂
http://isthatyoudarling.wordpress.com/2012/10/19/30-before-30-go-for-a-bra-fitting-2/
I'll be back to enter that fabulous competition – I love ice cream!
October 30, 2012 at 8:34 amRowan
I've always meant to have a proper bra fitting, but as Jade said, really cannot be bothered to get undressed when I'm out shopping. I don't even bother with changing rooms most of the time, I know my sizes!
A bit of a random comment, but your eyebrows are perfect! I am hugely jealous.
I'd like to enter the competition; Rowan, rowanmolyneux at gmail dot com, and I follow both you and @HaagenDazsLoves on twitter. xoxo
October 30, 2012 at 10:05 amchar
Yes please, I'd love to enter !! I obviously follow you on here (GFC) and on twitter and am following HD as well on twitter now – will tweet too 🙂 X
Love your facial expression in the 5 photo ;P
Also, i'm running a bloggers' secret santa again this year, sign ups close tomorrow if you'd like to take part, as I know how you love to receive post x
October 30, 2012 at 11:10 amAnna
Oh my goodness, best competition ever! I follow you on tumblr (hopeandlovealways.tumblr.com) and twitter (@anna1802) and of course follow your wonderful blog!
Anna – anna_hartley@hotmail.co.uk
xxx
October 30, 2012 at 11:32 amKelly
I actually want to stuff my face into the picture of the Haagen Daz. 🙂
October 30, 2012 at 1:17 pmI follow you on Twitter (of course) and now I follow Haagen Daz too.
xx
Lea
Oh my god, how lucky are you?! I could probably sit and eat it all in one go haha x
Lea x
http://shebeginstosee.blogspot.com
October 30, 2012 at 2:57 pmLori - Glasgow Beauty Blogger
haha those pics of you with the 5 score are hilarious, I'm always wearing odd sized bra's need to get a new one.
October 30, 2012 at 10:30 pmI'd love to win some ice creamy things, I love raspberry mmm….
I follow you on twitter obv and email is glasgowbeautyblog@hotmail.com, I follow hagaan daaz too 🙂 xx
Coleen
Yuuuummmm! I'd quite like to enter please!
I follow you on twitter (@cuhleeen) and tumblr (summerlovingtortureparty) 🙂 I don't have blogspot account but I check here every time you mention a new post.
Coleen x
October 30, 2012 at 10:44 pmLadyBugSays ...
Ice cream, yum! I would love the chance to win!
ladybugsays@hotmail.co.uk
I already follow you and Haagen Daz on Twitter (@ladybugsays)
October 30, 2012 at 11:13 pmdan
how amazing do they look!
danielle stott, daniellestott@hotmail.co.uk
I also follow you on twitter 🙂
xx
November 2, 2012 at 6:51 amGem
oh lord, couldn't have all that ice cream in my house, would eat it all in one go! xx
November 2, 2012 at 2:05 pmKerix
Nom nom nom! I would love a chance to win!
November 2, 2012 at 3:15 pmI follow your blog via GFC, I am following Haagen Dazs on Twitter, and I have requested to follow you on Twitter (it's currently pending :P). kerix.kd@googlemail.com
Thanks! x
Janey L
I'd love to win lots of yummy ice cream!
I'm following you on Twitter (@janeylambert).
I'm following HD on Twitter.
I've tweeted too!
I follow on Tumblr (isthatyoudarling).
And I've posted on Tumblr too! (http://isthatyoudarling.tumblr.com/post/35052996688/haagen-dazs-giveaway)
Janey L xxx
November 5, 2012 at 12:41 pmPark Bench Poet
I would love to win this! I am addicted to ice cream!
I follow your blog via Bloglovin.
I also follow you and Haagen Dazs on twitter, (@mynameisemsie)
have tweeted about the competition here: https://twitter.com/mynameisemsie/status/265441971961733121
And I follow you on tumblr. (parkbenchpoet)
xx
November 5, 2012 at 1:17 pmAnonymous
Enter me :)! ICE CREAAAMMM!
I follow you on twitter and tumblr too!
@patsoirr
patsoir
xxx
November 5, 2012 at 4:54 pm