Monthly Archive for March, 2010

Star in a Bra 2010 kicks off today

Published on March 30, 2010 in Cheeky fun. 1 Comment Tags: , , .

With the 2008 and 2009 Star in a Bra searches fighting the cause for plus size models, the Star in a Bra search 2010 is once again scouring the country for naturally curvy girls, who have the chance of becoming the face and body of the new fuller bust brand Curvy Kate.

Star in a Bra 2009
Star in a Bra 2009

Although the UK’s average boob size is now above a DD and the average dress size a 16, many fashion brands still lack in choosing models that relate to these statistics. Going against the grain, online retailer Brastop.com are championing the UK’s shapely figures and their average 34G customer by searching for a DD+ girl who is curvy, charismatic and confident with a fuller body and natural bust. Continue reading ‘Star in a Bra 2010 kicks off today’

Save money on Elle Macpherson Intimates now

Published on March 30, 2010 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Fantastic news for all lingerie lovers – whether your kitty is full or not.

Elle Macpherson Intimates
Elle Macpherson Intimates

Elle Macpherson Intimates lingerie is a huge success, and with good reason but it is fair to say it occupies an expensive price range. Here is Bra Selector’s top pick and two tips to help you save some pennies and bag yourself some killer undies.

Intimately sheer, this gorgeous lace notes bra from Elle Macpherson is sexy but subtle. Underwired, 3/4 cups support & enhance your bust, the adjustable straps offer you flexible comfort. Lace trimming & pretty bow details complete the style.

Australian supermodel Elle Macpherson stopped the traffic when she launched her own lingerie range with Bendon Ltd in 1990.

These days, however, Elle doesn’t need to appear in the campaigns: thanks to its fashion-forward styles and feminine feel, her label is now hugely popular in its own right.

If you get on down the Figleaves quick you can pick up Elle Macpherson Intimates in their big sale. Don’t worry if you’ve picked this blog up later on though – you can compare prices on Elle Macpherson intimates any time.

Polish Kris Line lingerie in the UK

Published on March 24, 2010 in Bra features. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .
Krisline Big bra large cup sizes
Krisline Big bra

Polish lingerie manufacturer Kris Line makes large cup bras from high quality fabrics to provide you with an unbelievably curvy shape up to an H cup. Kris Line bras make dramatic difference to your curves if your back size is fairly small (32 inches) up to 45 inches, which has made them very popular amongst both the native and migrant Polish bra buying community in Britain.

Krisline is a family owned and run business with over 17 years experience making exquisite high quality bras and lingerie for export worldwide. In fact they have many curvy fans in the USA, Australia, Germany and the UK. With the Britain’s bigger busts perhaps now is their moment!

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Three step bra size measurement

Published on March 23, 2010 in Bra features. 0 Comments Tags: , .

We stumbled upon this little video guide to DIY bra size measurement and thought it was worth sharing.

1. Band size
Wear a non-padded bra and use a soft tape measure. Hold the tape measure around your back at band level. Then bring it to the front, just above your bust. The resulting number is your band size.

If the number is odd, round down to the closest even number.

2. Bust measurement
Measure completely around the fullest part of your bust (at nipple level). This is your bust measurement. if this measurement falls on the 1/2 inch, round up.

3. Cup size
Subtract the band size (step 1) from the bust measurement (step 2). This number equates to the letter of your cup size.

Bust Measurement – Band Size = Cup Size.

For example, if your bust measurement is 36″ and your band size is 34, you wear a 34B bra.

Britain’s K cup bras make the headlines

Published on March 19, 2010 in Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

Boob obsessed The Sun, Metro paper and others are all picking up on Britain’s bulging busoms this week after Miss Selfridge launched a new K cup bra.

Panache D-K cup bras
Panache D-K cups

We’re just wondering what all the fuss is about. Bra sizes in Britain continue to grow, but a K cup bra is nothing new – in fact you can compare several 34K bras from manufacturers such as Panache, Fantasieand Kalyani that are available from retailers such as Brastop and Bravissimo

Join in the K cup bra conversation at Fashion magazine Marie Claire and share your experiences. Alternatively, take a look at the Bra Links directory under large bra shops.

Look out – several bra and lingerie sales now on

Published on March 18, 2010 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

It seems that sales are everywhere at the moment, so here’s a quick round up so you don’t miss out.

The Figleaves sale is also now on. Bra shoppers of all shapes, sizes and fashion sense can get up to 50% off high street brands such as Calvin Klein, Ted Baker, Freya and many more from Figleaves !

Meanwhile discount big bra specialist Brastop has provided us with a festive St Patrick’s Day voucher code! The discount falls day by day so it really is a case of early bird catches the Wonderba. Just enter the code

PADDY

at the checkout. It’s 15% off today, 10% off Friday – Sunday and there’s no minimum spend. Visit Brastop and test your luck.

Trendy and affordable high street lingerie retailer La Senza is selling many bras and knickers half price at the moment. Don’t forget they stock DD+ bras aswell as their conventional range, which is very popular with the younger generation. Visit La Senza

Don’t forget to visit high street lingerie mainstay marksurl . You can replace your knicker drawer with 4 pairs for just £5 or £1.50 per pair.

KU SHU SHU launches first collection

Published on March 16, 2010 in Bra features. 0 Comments

Good morning, and today we have more Australian lingerie to get excited about.

KU SHU SHU
Silk Tales

KU SHU SHU is a collection of luxurious stretch woven silk lingerie and loungewear, launched in Sydney in 2010 by designer Judy Anderson. Judy grew up amongst the spectacular scenery of northern New South Wales and, upon finishing school, she enrolled in Fashion College, where her passion for design was nurtured and a talent for lingerie construction led her to her first job as a pattern-maker and designer for a leading Australian label. Her training in bras and corsetry construction was comprehensive and led to a twenty year career working with leading companies including Berlei, Marks and Spencer and Gossard in Australia, the United Kingdom, Portugal, the United States, France and Asia.

Judy’s working travels and collaborations with many wonderfully talented people inspired her to create her own unique label, KU SHU SHU, which reflects and draws upon the styles she admires.

KU SHU SHU has just launched its first collection, named “The Story Teller’s Garden”. It’s easy to see what they describe as:

the fond notion of snuggling up in front of an open fire in your best silk underwear.

Within this boutique collection you will find two limited edition printed silk camisoles: Autumn Rose and Winter Magnolia. The Silk Tales collection includes a silk padded balcony bra, knickers (see photo) and camisole in three colours in B, C and D cups.

We don’t yet know when or where this super silk lingerie will be available in he UK but we’ll keep our radar tuned. If you find out first, why not leave us a comment!

www.kushushu.com

DimitySo lingerie offers refreshing style this spring

Published on March 14, 2010 in Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .
DimitySo lingerie
DimitySo bra

Blogleaves, the official blog of Figleaves has introduced me to a refreshing new range of lingerie by DimitySo.

Why describe it as refreshing? Well, take a look. It’s a fusion of 1950s retro and all modern shape, comfort with a splash of sultry 2010 style sure to satisfy the style conscious.

What’s even better is that it is designed exclusively for larger busts of D-J cup with a look that’s feminine, vintage and ultra modern look all at the same time.

DimitySo has curvy fans around the world that appreciate its large bras. Nat in Australia said

OMG I got my DimitySo shipment of Bras today!!! They are amazing!!

So does Australian pin-up queen Drea

But then they are the models in DimitySo’s first ever video.

Check out the Bra Selector disocunts hub for DimitySo special offers.

Lessbounce sports bra catalogue available now

Published on March 11, 2010 in Bra features. 1 Comment Tags: , .

LessBounce.com, the sports bra company, have just launched their new catalogue for 2010. Not only is it packed with the widest range of sports bras in the world, new running kit and tennis gear, but it is also brimming with the best of British sports women.

The front cover features Tracy Moseley, the UK’s number one downhill mountain biker (number two in the world). Tracy has been supported by LessBounce for 4 years and is keen to encourage others to ensure they are well supported when training

whatever sport you take part in as a woman, a good sports bra is an essential part of your kit

said Tracy.

The catalogue also features Sarah Outen, the first woman and youngest person to row solo across the Indian Ocean and Flight Lieutenant Rachael Cadman who is training to be the first woman to complete the Enduroman Arch to Arc ultra triathlon. Rachael said of the catalogue photoshoot

it was inspiring to be with so many positive women.

Rachael is raising money for Help for Heroes, a cause also supported by LessBounce who are selling a crop top with the charity’s logo on – £2.50 from each one sold is given to Help for Heroes.

Running is also particularly important in 2010 for LessBounce who are supporting the Women’s Running Network’s Better Half Marathon series. The first event is on 1st April at Castle Coombe race circuit. Selaine Saxby, founder of LessBounce plans to run the event herself and said of the series

it is the first ever women’s only half marathon series and LessBounce are delighted to be supporting both the event and the literally the runners on their way around. A woman’s breasts will move over 2km during the 13 mile run which can result in irreversible damage.

LessBounce have been associated with the Women’s Running Network for the last 4 years and their new catalogue includes Paula Philip, Group Leader for the Women’s Running Network modelling the new Run bra from Shock Absorber. The Run bra is the first sports bra designed specifically for running. The bra has tested well in research at Portsmouth University where it has been shown to reduce bounce by up to 78%.

Running is one of the fastest growing sports for women in the UK and as a result LessBounce are selling a new range of running shorts and tights from Moving Comfort, designed specifically for women, up to a size 20. LessBounce also offer a free marathon club for women training for London Marathon – just email info@lessbounce.com for more information on this, or a new catalogue.

Visit www.lessbounce.com or compare sports bras on Brashop.

La Senza sale now on

Published on March 10, 2010 in Uncategorized. 0 Comments Tags: , .
DD+ bra
DD+ bra

High street lingerie superstar La Senza has taken its sale online. Just visit the homepage at La Senza and select your bra size to see what’s available – but keep in mind it’s first come, first served!

La Senza has two distinct ranges of lingerie. Its normal bras (up to D cup) and its DD+ cup bras are both available in the sale. For example, take a look at this stunning Romantic Rose bra (left) which is available in both regular and specially designed DD+ ranges up to 40G.

Dress to impress in this stunning romantic rose lightly padded plunge bra. Styling of this bra includes red satin scallop shell style cups, a black floral lace panel on the neckline, red satin and black floral lace inserts on the sides, double strap and knot detail and two red satin rosebud bows on the centre front. Matching shorts, thongs and suspender belts are also available for a truly seductive look.

Does she remind you of this year’s nation’s sweetheart Cheryl Cole too?

Visit the sale at La Senza