The first step before buying a push up bra is to determine your bra size. This is extremely important for every type of bra you wear. Start with the band size. To determine your band size, use a cloth measuring tape and wrap it around yourself under your bust. Make sure to exhale before doing this to get a proper measurement. Another way to achieve this is to bring the measuring tape around the back and up under the armpits across the top of the bust. For either of these measurements, if you get an odd number, make sure to round up to the nearest even number. To find out your cup size, wrap the measuring tape up over the fullest part of your bust, over your nipples. Make sure the tape isn't too tight, but is snug. Round up to the nearest inch if it's not exact. Subtract the bust measurement from the band measurement. Each inch will determine a cup size. For example, 1 inch is an A, 2 inch is a B, and so on. Push up bras come with underwire, padding, or both. Some women find underwire uncomfortable, while others don't like extra padding. Choosing this is entirely a personal preference.  Padding can help make your breasts look larger, while underwire can help lift. Knowing which of these things you want can help you choose. Go to the store and try on different kinds of push up bras to determine which kind works for your body type and for your comfort level. Push up bras come in different shapes. The shape of the push up bra you buy is based on the outfit you will wear with the push up bra.  Demi-cup bras and plunging neckline bras are great for low cut tops. Strapless, one strap, or razorback bras are good for evening gowns or outfits without sleeves or backs. Push up bras come in many different styles. Some have lace, others beads, and others are plain. Push up bras work best when you can't tell you are wearing one. That means don't wear intricately designed bras underneath thin blouses, and make sure the outfit you wear the push up bra under is the right outfit for the bra. Go for seamless over ornate ones.  Push up bras look good under v-neck shirts and sweaters. Make sure whatever push up bra you wear doesn't bulge under your clothes. It should be flat and unnoticeable.

Summary: Measure your bust. Determine your cup size. Decide on the structure of the push up bra. Choose the shape of the bra. Base the style of the bra on your clothes.


Keep in regular contact with you friends to maintain the relationship.  Try to call at least once a week to chat with them and check-in.  By talking once weekly, you will ensure that you don’t miss any important news or updates that your friend might have. Text throughout the week and share funny stories or updates. Call them to vent occasionally and let them vent to you, too. If you know they have major events going on in their life right now, call to see if they’re okay or want to talk about it.  Share the important stuff about you, too! Let them know about your classes, love interests, and family. Make a note of their birthday on your calendar or in your planner so that you don’t forget.  Always call or text them on their birthday. Send them a card or buy them a gift to show your love. Even if you don’t text each other updates all the time, stay connected to each other via social networks.  Like and comment on their statuses and pictures.  If they post something sad or exciting, check in with them to show support. Instead of keeping things inside, share this sensitive information with others. Have a crush on someone?  Tell your friend. Be trustworthy so your friends feel comfortable sharing things with you, too. Don’t tell their secrets to anyone. If your friend is going through something, try to help them through it.  Sometimes, they just want to talk, so provide a listening ear.  But if they need help, try to offer that.  When you need advice, ask them for it.  Always be encouraging to one another. Say something like “I know you’re really stressed about the test, but I can study with you if you want.  We can go over questions tonight.”

Summary: Talk at least once per week. Stay updated on each other's lives. Remember their birthday. Stay connected on social media. Share secrets. Ask for and provide advice.


For example, you could revise for an hour before taking a 20-minute break. Any structure is good as long as you know that you are getting somewhere with your revision. Remember that your future partly depends on how well you do in your GCSEs. You have a very long summer to look forward to; there is no excuse to not put your mind to revision now. Make sure that you have all of your books and textbooks for each subject. If you can't find them, look to the other points.
Summary: Be sure to put yourself in the right mind to revise. Set limits to all distractions including your TV, computer, game consoles, and mobile phone. Gather all of your notes together. Write a list of all the exams you have and the dates next to them. Write a list of all the topics that you need to revise.