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Goodbye, Muffin Tops!

Body shapers are the new way to look slim
By JANE KINGSU-CHENG
April 2, 2009, 1:59pm
Comes with a built-in shelf bra that gives you that extra boost you need
Comes with a built-in shelf bra that gives you that extra boost you need

Becoming a mother is one of the most fulfilling experiences one can ever have. But just like celebrity stylist and fashion designer Heather Thomson, women who have given birth are left frustrated at the post-natal bulges and added girth and despair at ever getting their sexy back. For some, regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle/diet can help solve the problem of a hanging tummy.  However, not all women have the luxury of spending a few hours at the gym, or they just don’t have enough focus to maintain a fitness regimen.  A lot of women are also afraid to go under the knife and have liposuction.

Which is why Thomson came up with Yummie Tummie shapewear tops that can serve as both undergarment and outerwear. She found most of the body shapers in the market too short, resulting in unsightly belly exposures. Girdles also were out of the question; they were too restricting and uncomfortable. So she experimented and was delightfully satisfied with the outcome: “When I completed my vision, I slid on the result and immediately looked thinner,” Thomson says. “I had smoothed my belly and trimmed inches off my midsection. I felt more confident and was completely comfortable. Moreover, it was impossible to tell that I had a shaper on underneath my clothing at all!  The secret hidden panel was the trick. The first Yummie Tummie was born.”

Personalities such as Oprah Winfrey and Heidi Klum have nothing but good reviews, with Yummie Tummie being featured in The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show and Entertainment Tonight. Makeup maven Bobbi Brown was more than happy to share her thoughts as well: “Yummie Tummies have saved my life, I am completely obsessed!  Finally, shirts that make you look 10 pounds skinnier and are so stylish.  I have been telling everyone what miracle workers they are.” 

These, and a whole lot of research, convinced April Pascual of Shopstyles, Inc. to make these tummy-fit wonders available locally. “They’re way better than wearing those girdles which can be quite uncomfortable especially during the summer months.  Yummies are made of cotton with a special fabric that will hold your tummy. One of the best innovations ever! You can wear it as is or layer it with your fave tops. I myself wear body shapers, but most have bones that make it hard for me to breathe or sit.”

Visit the third floor of SM Makati and see for yourself the amazing results of wearing a Yummie Tummie top. Available in basic cuts and styles, and in an assortment of colors.

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