Spring, soon to be summer, brings many new clients into Secret Drawers Lingerie - specifically ones under the age of twelve months. OK, generally they bring along a mom too.

These moms are often looking for one thing: easier breastfeeding.

Because Vashti and I are moms ourselves, we appreciate nursing garments that are usable, comfortable and even fashionable. That's why we carry Bravado Designs.

Bravado is known for two reasons: design and comfort. The design of their nursing bras and tanks make them easy-to-use while being comfortable and fashionable. Just ask Angelina Jolie or Sarah Jessica Parker - both of whom have been spotted in Bravado Designs. Moms are pleasantly surprised to find Bravado in downtown Courtenay at Secret Drawers Lingerie.

We carry the seamless Body Silk and Bliss nursing bras. The Body Silk molds to the body and has removable foam inserts, while the Bliss (seen above) features molded cups - perfect under a t-shirt.

Secret Drawers Lingerie also carries the Essential Nursing Tank (seen left) which features a full, built-in bra and comes in colors like dark plum and jade.

We're proud to offer this line because at Secret Drawers Lingerie we understand, especially for new moms, underwear matters.

Other than being breathtaking, talented women, of course, they also happen to love Bravado lingerie! Between the three of them, they have ordered at least 16 of Bravado's luxurious and comfortable maternity and nursing bras. And they aren't the only ones.

All three picked up the Essential Nursing Bra Tank (seen right), designed to take a woman from early pregnancy, through to breastfeeding. This popular tank as been featured in lifestyle magazines like American Baby and In Style, and is available in six colors - there's no need to give up fashion when you become a mother. This is the one piece of maternity wear you can throw on, and walk out the door feeling both comfortable and beautiful, safe in the knowledge that when baby is hungry, nursing will be easy to accommodate too.

The cotton/spandex top isn't see-through, even in white, and it slides up to reveal a double-molded, full-support bra - no shelf-bras here! The well-designed clips on each strap allow for full breastfeeding access, but they are so discrete only you'll know that this tank is for nursing.

Looking at the quality of the material and design, it's obvious that Bravado understands that women want to feel stylish and comfortable at all points in their life.

And while at Secret Drawers Lingerie we do sell a lot of the tanks, even more popular is the Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra (seen right). The number one word our customers use to describe this bra is "comfortable". Women come back pregnancy after pregnancy to buy this bra. Moms ourselves, we agree - no woman should have to be uncomfortable just because she's pregnant or nursing.

This bra has simple sizing of S-M-L-XL, accommodating from a 32B to a 46F. This works because the material is specifically designed to melt into your body, and flex and stretch with you throughout pregnancy and nursing. Four hooks on the back band also help adapt to changing sizes.

And just as great, this bra comes with removable foam cups to hide breast pads or nipples, and sturdy, easy-to-use clips allow for one-handed feeding access.

In every detail, Bravado owners, and moms, Kathryn and Shery show they understand what moms and soon-to-be-moms want.

Nena and I have chosen Bravado as our only line of maternity wear at Secret Drawers Lingerie for one simple reason - they're the only bras we would wear if we were pregnant! In pregnancy, underwear definitely matters.