Summer fashion’s best friend - Strappity-do-da

As the weather gets hotter & your clothes get smaller, you may experience peek-a-boo bra straps. Normally at Intimate Guide we'd recommend a great strapless bra. But there is another solution! One that expands your wardrobe and can help others. No kidding! It's Strappity-do-da!

Strappity-do-das are decorative beaded straps that attached to any bra, chemise, cami or top that you have with detachable straps. They come in lots of beautiful colors and styles. But you have to know the story behind them!

Strappity-do-da was formed to empower the women of Cali, Colombia by using their beading talents to hand-make bra straps with sparkling Czech glass beads. Female artisans hand bead each strap! By providing on-site child care, Colombian women who wouldn't normally be able to work can now make money to support their families. Sales directly impact the lives of struggling women living in the impoverished and violence-stricken neighborhood of Siloe, located in the city of Cali, Colombia. The finished, beautifully beaded, patent-pending straps retail for $28-$50 at www.strappity.com.

This is all thanks to Strappity's Founder, Shelli Styles. An entrepreneur with a giant heart, Styles grew up in Mexico working alongside her missionary parents, seeing first-hand the struggles of impoverished people. After visiting her husband’s sister in law in the destitute and brutal neighborhood of Siloe, Styles knew she needed to do more, and the idea for Strappity was formed.

Featuring a patent-pending adjustability technique, each Strappity product is made with sparkling, hand-blown, Czech glass beads – the strongest glass in the world. Beads are round and smooth to provide all-day comfort against the skin, and are strong enough to hold up to a DD cup. Heavy nylon thread and metal (as opposed to plastic) hooks are used for additional strength as well. No elastic or polyurethane are used in any Strappity products - they are 100% JUNK FREE!

Designs range in color, some are single stranded & some double to accommodate more intricate designs. Colors range from black, blue, teal, red, lavender, pink and more - including pearlized white, silver & gold (great for brides!) Most recently, team-color straps to target a younger market have been introduced, and will be sold in bulk to accommodate large teams and groups.

Visit strappity.com to see a full range of designs.