Category: - How I Can Help You

1. Tips For Great Results In Bikinis

   Posted on 12:00pm Monday 22nd May 2017

   With summer fast approaching and more and more of you emailing me about it, I thought it might be really useful to write a little about bikinis.  I am going to detail what works best with and without enhancers and the style of bikini that are best to look out for.

   The Bikini Problem

   The main issue with bikinis is that their cut and fabric is designed to be light, and therefore isn't supportive. There are styles that tie around the body, styles with thin straps to hold the bikini to your skin rather than to support your breasts, and styles with very small triangular cups.  The problem with these is the complete lack of support.  If you think about bras, the best results you will get are those that are structured.  They hold you in the right place and way, and allow your breasts to be held up, to be pushed up, to be held together and where you want them.  With bikinis, we go the other way by buying ones with little structure.  We can't fight gravity, so the result is that your breasts will sit lower, move around more, will not have any rounded or cleavage look at the top, will appear flatter, will appear smaller.  If any of those affect your confidence it's not good, but add the most important one that your breasts are not supported and therefore put strain on your back and neck, and it's time to rethink.

    

    

   The Better Option

   The good news is the same kinds of bikinis work well with breast enhancers and without. 

   The secret really isn't a secret at all as we all know it...it is....

   

   If you get structure in your bikini top you will be supporting your breasts to keep your back healthy, keep them healthy and keep them where you want them to be and how you want them to look.  If you choose to wear breast enhancers, you will also then give them something to push against to push you up or in, and ensure that they are well held in.

   What To Look For

   When choosing your next bikini, go for as bra a structure as you can.  This doesn't have to be boring as there are fabulous ones out there. They will look great and keep you and a breast enhancer well supported Go for styles like the ones here and you will find you get much better results.

    

   

   
   Don't forget all of my styles are safe to wear in bikinis and if you need any help, just get in touch.

   

    

    

    

    

    

2. Are Your Fake Breasts Safe? BBC3 Documentary

   Posted on 12:00pm Tuesday 21st Mar 2017

   As some of you may know I was in a documentary back in 2012.  It followed the PIP scandal, where it had been found that non-medical silicone had been used for internal breast surgery.

   I had no idea at the time of filming that it would be on a primetime BBC3 show, or that people would still remember me from it! 

   I've managed to at last get a copy of it and I've popped it onto You Tube.  Hopefully they won't mind now that BBC is no longer a channel apart from online. My shop had a rebrand after the documentary (it used to be called Silicone Sally, and you can see my section at around 48 minutes 50 into the documentary.  I would never actively argue against breast surgery and believe in choice for all women, but regardless you may find it an interesting thing to watch. 

    

   If you need any help or advice about anything raised in the show you can email me at any time.

   

3. The Secret to a Great Cleavage

   Posted on 2:20pm Wednesday 15th Feb 2017

    

   I can help you great a great cleavage :)

   

4. A Spotlight On Ann Summers Cleavage Boosters and Glitter Push Up Pads

   Posted on 5:51pm Monday 6th Oct 2014

   Breast enhancers/chicken fillets can be daunting.

   I've been working with them for 7 years now, and after having a chat with a friend I've realised just how daunting they can be.  I forget sometimes how overwheming it can be as I know what styles work best for each woman, what size would be best, what result you might get, what the positives and negatives of a style might be by just looking at it for a second.  I forget that it is hard for you the buyer to be able to work out if it will be right for you and it can be hard for you to see how my styles compare to those available in stores.

   So, I thought I would do a little blog focusing on a style that one of the High Street stores sell. Every store I visited always offered two styles, and they were always the same shape - a small one and a medium one, but there were small differences and I will look at those.  Hopefully that will help you see the differences between their products and mine.

   This week I shall look at the two styles that Ann Summers sell - The Cleavage Creators and Glitter Push Up Pads.  

   The Cleavage Boosters

    

   Simply packaged in a plastic zipper, I found these in the middle of the store.  They are quite wide and would not suit AA or A, and some with B cups and those with small band sizes of around 30-34" and just came in a translucent colour. 

   They are most like my style 6 mixed with my older style 5.  I'd say they are a good push up cleavage boosting shape, but only work for those with larger cup sizes and a wide enough body frame to be able to take them. 

   • Price £20 plus delivery in 5 days,total £22.50, 1st Class total £23.50. Free delivery to store in 3 working days.
   • Weight 210g approx
   • Similar to my Jo Thornton Style 6 and 5 priced at £12.50 and £13.50 with Second Class delivery included. First Class £0.50 extra.
   • Not suitable for narrow body frames or small cup sizes as they are very wide.

    

   Glitter Push Up Pads

     

   These are a new addition since I last popped into Ann Summers.  They are a small style and felt like a very tough outer cover with a more liquid feel gel.  They did not feel like a traditional silicone which stays together just as breast tissue does.  This has its pros and cons as a more liquid gel does flow nicely and can mould well to the breast, but as it is so soft it does not give so much push or enhancement.  The gel just moulds against you and the bra, rather than giving something a little firmer for the breast to push against which is what it needs if you want it to be lifted.  The cover was also quite thick giving a thick edge seam, which may aggravate the skin if worn for a long time.  They are a lovely colour - I like a breast enhancer that looks a little different and these certainly were like no other I saw in the shops.  They are of course like my style 6 glitter style.

   Style-wise, they are most like my style 1 and probably around the same size of about 100g.

   • Price £10 plus delivery in 5 days,total £12.50, 1st Class total £13.50. Free delivery to store in 3 working days.
   • Weight around 100g
   • Similar to my style 1 priced at £10.50 including 2nd class 3-5 day delivery. Including First Class Delivery £11.
   • Slightly different to my silicone ones - more of a runny gel inside.  
   • Suitable for the smaller cup sizes that their Cleavage Boosters don't cater for, so a good second pair for them.
   • A lovely glitter colour like my style 6.

   So there you go!  I hope that helps.

   I would of course like you to buy from me, your little specialist, rather than the commercialised store, but that's not to say that shouldn't.  Their products suit some buyers and are handy if you need some to wear in 2 hours time, but if you are reading this you are well aware that it isn't your only choice.  There is a lot more out there than the two styles the High Street sell, there is choice, personal service and knowledge (and my great wit!).  Ann Summers stocks two good main styles there, but they will only give around a cup size boost for those sizes that they suit.  If you need more of a boost or would rather boost yourself out rather than just lift your breasts up with a greater cleavage look, then see my range to see what else is out there.   

5. Collect+ new delivery option

   Posted on 10:11am Thursday 4th Sep 2014

   Hi everyone!

   From today I shall be trialing the Collect+ UK delivery service on my website.  I've used it a few times now for customers and it adds a valuable option for delivery, so I've decided to add it as standard to see how we all get on.

   It's a simple idea...I drop your parcel off at my local store and they deliver it in 2 working days to your local store (sorry only available in the UK).  You then pop in to collect it at a time suitable to you, easy!

   I've added it to the site mainly for customers with larger parcels such as the larger breast enhancers/chicken fillets and all the breast forms/false breasts as they will benefit the most, but it is available to all at the checkout.  When getting a larger parcel delivered it can be a nightmare if you are out at the time as you will get the dreaded "We Tried To Deliver" red card; that is of course if you get to see it as so many are scooped up with all the junk mail also left these days.  I know going to collect parcels can be very difficult for many of you, especially with my sorting offices being out-of-town or requiring parking charges.  With this option you won't need to deal with Royal Mail, but instead just pop along to your local store which may be walkable and usually has easy free parking to collect it.  What's more they are usually open from very early to very late. 

   It seems a very useful service and addition to my postage options, so it's on now for you all to use.  You can check your local stores before ordering, or I've provided the link in the order email if you'd like to choose one and then let me know.  If doing this, just do this as soon as you can as I can be too efficient with my dispatching some days.  If I don't hear from you I shall select your nearest store and let you know that it's on the way there

   Read all about this great new service here. (opens in new window)

   Find your local store by popping your postcode in at the top here. (also opens in a new window).

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6. Breast Form/False Breast Fitting Tips

   Posted on 10:14pm Monday 18th Aug 2014

   FItting breast forms can be a little confusing for new wearers - here are some tips:

    

   With breast forms the most important thing is the bra.  Every company has a different size and shape and it varies so much between styles.  

   Low cut balconette bras will always struggle as they just do not have the coverage at the front to support the forms so try to avoid those if you can.  They aren't as sexy to some, but the more support you can get at the front the better the breast forms will be held in.  

    

   You also really need to make sure you are wearing the right size bra.  If you look side on, the curve of the cup and underwire should follow the forms perfectly at the side under your arm.  They should be pulled tightly against you by the bra and should not pull away from you at the front between the cups.  The band around you should be very tight and feel too tight.  It takes time to get used to it, but you should only just be able to get two fingers in there between your bra and your skin (this goes for women as well, and it what most women do wrong).  Then follow the cup up and it should hug the forms, with no gape anywhere, or very little at least.  The straps should then be pulled tightly on the shoulder to take the control at the top of the bra.  They should also be nice and tight so it all feels secure.  

    

   The absolute ideal is to take them bra shopping so that you can ensure that the bra fits well in a changing room, but that's the bit that's often hard for TVs. If you can though, then go for it.  If not order a few bras, maybe from different companies and then send back ones that don't fit.  I buy my bras from La Senza and I find that some styles fit me a lot more than others, so it really is worth trying to make sure you get the right fit.  If you ensure you get the right fit, the breast forms/false breasts will feel snug, hugged and part of you.

    

   Jo xxx

   (P.S. If you have any questions, as always, just get in touch)

    

7. The Relate and Ann Summers Sex Survey 2012 - How we can help

   Posted on 7:56pm Tuesday 2nd Oct 2012

   The most comprehensive UK sex survey "The Sex Census" has just been published by the joint partners of Relate and Ann Summers.

   This survey offers a "unique and detailed insight in to the sex lives of the nation"  As Paula Hall, sex therapist with Relate states, " It is important to remember that our sex lives do not exisit within a void. They're impacted by how we feel about ourselves, our partners and families, our day-to-day lives and the messages we receive from the media and society."  The survey provides facinating reading into how body image can directly affect our sex lives and relationships.

   To read the survey in full please see their site here.

   Our goal at Silicone Sally is to help you with your confidence, so that you can build your self-esteem and flourish in all areas of your life.  We can help with small/medium of large breast enhancers for everyday wear, party breast enhancers, enhancers and breast form prostheses in all sizes and shapes for mastectomy, lumpectomy and quadrectomy use and full breast forms that can also be used for role play within the bedroom.  Our products can help boost your confidence and how you view yourself quickly and easily. 

   Feel free to contact me whatever your needs and I will be happy to help.

   Jo xx  [email protected]

8. Wedding Season

   Posted on 10:52am Wednesday 3rd Aug 2011

   Wedding season is here and we have many of you lovelies asking about the best breast enhancers for a wedding dress, so here we go...

   The first thing to consider when buying a dress is...will you be able to fit a strapless bra inside.  If you are choosing between two dresses and one will allow a strapless bra and the other won't, then ponder no more and go for the one that will.  When you are able to use one you have so many more options for an enhancer, which will only help you down the line.

   The logic for this is simple, enhancers need good support in order to do their job.  If there is nothing for them to push against then they can't push you up to give you a lovely shape or killer cleavage and if they are not held in well, they will jiggle around and cause all sorts of problems.  That said, a strapless bra isn't the only option.  Is the dress is very tight, boned and has very good support at the bottom of the cup then you may like others certainly be able to wear one.  Don't despair, just give them a try, and take advantage of our returns an exchange policy.

   Let's assume first that you are wearing a strapless bra, your dress is quite low-cut, and you need some uplift to maximise your assets.  Styles for this would be style 6 for smaller frames, and style 5 for frames of 36" upwards needing a noticeable change.  If you need a bigger change, and perhaps a bit of filling out of the corset cup as well, then go for style 7 in the smaller or bigger size depending on your frame.

   If it is just filling out of the cup that you need, then go for style 8 or 9 in either size depending on the level of filling out you need.  Style 8 and the smaller style 9 are also great if you are unable to wear a strapless bra as they sit over the breast, allowing the breast to hold them against the breast and help hold them in.  If you need a big boost then go for style 9 in the bigger size which will help fill out a dress with a breast area that is a lot bigger than you need.

   The big thing to remember is that the level of impact is also affected greatly by the size of the bra.  If you have a strapless bra that fits you well, then you will probably be able to fit styles 5 and 6 in without upgrading, but any bigger than that and you will benefit from a strapless bra with a bigger cup size.  Buy the enhancers first and then take them with you to get the best fit.  Strapless bras have a lot to contend with holding up your breast and simply cannot cope if too much extra weight is added.  Getting a bra that works well with them could make all the difference to the look and how well you feel it is all held in.

   Now go forth and be confident on your wedding day. Know you look stunning and enjoy your day the way you should.

   If you need more help just fill out the contact form and I'd be happy to help

   Jo xxx