At Secret Drawers Lingerie we pride ourselves in offering a range of products from cute, lacy thongs, to mother-friendly maternity wear, to French, embroidered luxury, to seamless microfiber comfort, and certainly no underwear drawer would be complete without a high-performance sports bra.

The Lunaire Coolmax sports bra (right) provides both comfort and an underwire for superior support in sizes up to 44DDD. The precision seaming in the cup ensures that when you play, nothing bounces but the balls. The wide shoulder and back straps makes for a comfortable fit and the Lunaire Coolmax technology is designed to wick moisture away from your skin.

For women who prefer to perform underwire-free, the Champion Powerback Soft Cup sports bra (left) fits the bill. Controlled stretch in the cup increases breast stability while the mesh at the neckline increases cooling airflow. Its ultra-soft fabric wicks away moisture and its contoured cups create natural, shapely curves. This sports bra features a racer-back as well as wide, soft straps and a gel-cushioned closure for comfort.

Whether you like to run or walk, bike or blade, practice yoga or play racquetball, if you're working up a sweat, these sports bras have you covered; because, even in the gym or on the court, underwear matters.

A big thank-you to everyone who joined us for our screening of Eat, Pray, Love yesterday. Nena, I and a wonderful group of clients had a great time nibbling on scones and watching Julia Roberts' journey on-screen. Some of us needed hankies at the end, but it was still a worthwhile way to spend a morning.

We enjoyed dark, full-bodied, Fair-traded, organic coffee provided by our friends at the Rhodos Coffee Roasting Company. Rhodos is locally owned and operated in the Comox Valley and we have been enjoying their beverages for years. Visit their Roasting House and Cafe to see their cast iron French roaster where their beans are roasted in small batches, weekly.

Savory cheese and herb scones were created and provided by Hot Chocolates, our favorite combined bakery and chocolaterie. Hot Chocolates also provided our "loving" milk and dark chocolate hearts. The only thing not to like about Hot Chocolates is the fact that they are only blocks away from us in downtown Courtenay, making their delectible delights just too easy to snap up.

Finally, whether you had the opportunity to join us or not, we wish that all your difficult questions have gentle answers.

Join us for a private screening of Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia.

This film chronicles the travels of a divorced woman in her search for pleasure, spirituality and balance. We bring these travels to you in celebration of our own journey and those you allow us to enjoy with you.

The screening will be held at Courtenay's Rialto Theatre this Sunday, August 15th. Please arrive at 9:30am to enjoy our provided refreshments before the film.

To join us, pick up a ticket from Secret Drawers Lingerie before this Friday, 5:00pm. There are a limited number of seats available. Stop in soon to avoid disappointment.

The screening is complimentary as it is our way of thanking you for including us in your travels and your search for everything. We hope to see you there.

* Image: Theatrical poster for Eat, Pray, Love, Copyright © 2009 by Columbia Pictures. All Rights Reserved.

If you've been reading our blog for a while, you know how much we love our Hanky Panky. So, of course, we had to stop by Hanky Panky's own blog to see what they were talking about.

We know that Hanky Panky is exceptionally versatile, comfortable and is all some women will wear, but here is a quote from a woman going through a pregnancy who took wearing her Hanky Panky even a step further:

I decided I would wear my Hanky Panky beauties as long as possible—and to my delight and surprise, they remained comfortable and snug-fitting throughout my entire glorious 41-week pregnancy! During those 10 months, I had so much fun playing with colors. I wore thongs in gender-neutral hues until we found out we were having a girl, and after that I practically wore out all of my pink and other girly shades...

And if it isn't enough to wear your Hanky Panky under your clothes, here are a few ways they suggest sporting your Hanky Panky so everyone can see it:


See the Hanky Panky blog for all the details and stop by Secret Drawers Lingerie to get your own. Inside or outside this beautiful underwear matters...

We'd like to take a short break from our regularly-scheduled lingerie news to wish everyone a happy British Columbia Day. We're proud of living and working in the Pacific Northwest and wouldn't want to be anywhere else. We'll be taking the holiday as a well-needed opportunity to sleep in and hope you do too.

As we head out, here are a few facts about B.C. you might like to know:

• Our motto is: Splendor sine occasu; Splendour without Diminishment
• Our provincial flower is the Pacific Dogwood
• Our provincial tree is the Western Red Cedar
• Our provincial bird is the Steller's Jay
• 12.5% of B.C. lands are considered protected
• The first Monday of every August is B.C. day and it has been since 1974
  

Happy British Columbia Day everyone. We'll be back in action Tuesday, August 3.

We have always felt that all women deserve luxurious, sophisticated, feminine lingerie, regardless of size. In the past this might have been a challenge for women with a larger breast, but today there are many elegant options, not the least of which being Empreinte Lingerie, a preeminent company in fuller-figured lingerie.

Empreinte Lingerie has more than 60 years experience designing bras with a larger cup. This company selects fabrics, shapes and fits for women with a C-cup or larger. In 2006 Empreinte premiered their G-cup in popular lines like the Melody, shown right.

We have carried the Melody for years because it's timeless and universally popular. It is made of a molded, seamless all-lace cup, (seen left) making it invisible under clothing and stunning on its own. The design provides great lift and the lace has a flattering semi-transparent look.

We carry the Melody in caramel and black and recommend it for any large-breasted woman who wants a beautiful piece that can be worn comfortably every day.

Empreinte chooses the words generous, natural, modern and elegant to describe their designs. We encourage you to drop by Secret Drawers Lingerie and try one on to see why we agree.

Mary Jo has experience in Haute Lingerie dating back to 1919 and every moment of that experience is evident in the new design for the autumn season: the Tonya.

Tonya's beautifully designed floral pattern on the cup and unique strap are the first things that catch the eye, followed closely by the rich green hues which evoke thoughts of dark emeralds. Arriving just this week, this piece is perfect for the woman looking to stand out and add character to her lingerie drawer. Best of all, a variety of women can enjoy this look as we are carrying it in sizing 34A to 38E. Secret Drawers Lingerie has the Tonya in stock in a preshaped cup, providing a smooth front to the bra with detail on the side. A matching thong and panty is also available.

Marie Jo Haute Lingerie

Generation after generation of experience and know-how is present in every Marie Jo piece. They are always focused on the same goal: making the next collection an uncompromising mix of fashion, quality and comfort. 

Their delicate components are hand cut and every piece requires 30 to 40 different operations and 25 to 30 minutes of manual work. This is 25% to 50% more than the average in the lingerie industry. 

We are pleased to offer the Mary Jo line to our customers as for over 90 years, Marie Jo has proven that underwear matters.