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Competition turns curvy customers into models

Published on June 23, 2011 in Cheeky fun. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .
Lauren Colfer, Star in a Bra 2009 winner

Growing D-plus discount lingerie and swimwear specialist Brastop l is launching their very own Modelling competition called ‘Model of the Month’. We’re excited about the new competition, which follows the success of similar competitions by Bravissimo , Simply Yours and of course the Star in a Bra competition that Lizzie Haines has just won (which started out a Brastop competition is now run by D+ brand Curvy Kate. We anticipate some keen contestants, and could probably name the first ten!

The competition is being launched this July on the Brastop website, searching for the nation’s curvy beauties to represent the brand and its customers. ‘Model of the Month’ will offer every natural D plus girl a chance to celebrate their curves in Brastop lingerie. A winner will be chosen each month meaning our customers will see a variety of more realistic models than ever before.

Lauren Colfer, Star in a Bra 2009 winner

Lauren Colfer, Star in a Bra 2009 still models for Brastop

Brastop’s new natural models will be showcased on their website every month and would win a professional makeover and photoshoot. Additional prizes include a spa day from The Good Spa Guide, cosmetics from Beauty UK and beautiful lingerie from Brastop. On top of these gorgeous goodies, the winner will also have their chance to star in an annual calendar that would be produced using images from their professional photoshoot.

Kimberly Bartlette PR and Marketing Manager for Brastop comments

We want to give every curvy girl a chance to shine in the spot light and celebrate their gorgeous curves, we have a wide variety of customers and having a winner every month will enable us to represent them all.

At the end of the year all our curvy champions will flaunt their curves in the fight for the public vote to win the ‘Model of the Year’ title, a year’s worth of lingerie and a luxury weekend away courtesy of The Good Spa Guide. Brastop wants every curvy girl on the planet to feel good about themselves and celebrate their lovely curves – sounds good to me.

Get practicing in front of the mirror girls, the competiton starts on Brastop in July.

Curvy Kate begins search for Star in a bra 2011

Published on February 23, 2011 in Cheeky fun. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Large cup lingere specialist Curvy Kate begins its annual Star in a Bra competition begins today! Once again, Curvy Kate is scouring the UK for a naturally curvy, real woman, to become the face and body of the increasingly popular fuller-bust bra brand. The winner will model with the brand for two seasons and win a year’s supply of gorgeous lingerie.

Although the UK average boob size is now above a D cup and the average dress size a 14, many fashion brands still choose “stick-thin” girls to support their brand. Going against the grain, Curvy Kate is championing the UK’s shapely figures by searching for a D-plus girl who is curvy, charismatic and confident with a fuller body and natural bust.

It’s not just about ideals either. Curvy Kate has found that their customers demand more realistic models to show how various lingerie ranges look on a fuller, more natural figure. It was in responding to this request that the relatively new lingerie brand began its search for a Star in a Bra – giving their customers a true representation of how a bra fits and looks on a bigger bust. As you can see for yourself, Curvy Kate is passionate about proving just how gorgeous real curves can look in a well fitted bra.

Previous Star in a Bra winners
Previous Star in a Bra winners

Laura Ann (left), winner of the 2010 search, came from a family of larger busted girls with her sister undergoing a breast reduction in 2007. It’s this that pushed her at 11pm on the closing night of the competition to send her photos in.

I want to make women of all shapes and sizes aware that they should love what they have been blessed with. At the end of the day you need to see how lingerie would look on a similar body type, not something unachievable.

Laura Butler, Star in a Bra winner 2008 added:

The Star in a Bra competition was a great opportunity for me to step into the spotlight and show how a naturally curvy girl can look in lingerie. It really kick started my modelling career and I still model with Curvy Kate and I love being involved with the brand!

Bra Selector has supported Star in a Bra for the past three years and having caught up with the girls involved we know that it’s great fun and can give you a hige confidence boost – so give it a go! Visit the Curvy Kate Facebook page to take part.

Curvy Kate specialises in lingerie for the fuller bust from D to K cups with back sizes from 28-40”. Bras retail from £27 to £30.

With over 3000 entrants in the UK in previous years, the Star in a Bra looks set to see an even bigger response with the brand now being sold in over 300 stores nationwide, including Bravissimourl, Simply Yours and Fenwicks.

The Winner will be announced 5th May 2011 after the public vote – we’ll keep you posted!

Laura Ann Smith is Star in a Bra 2010 winner!

Published on June 17, 2010 in Cheeky fun. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , .

Congratulations to Laura Ann Smith on winning amateur large bra modelling contest Star in a Bra 2010!

Laura Ann Smith - Star in a Bra 2010!
Laura Ann Smith – Star in a Bra 2010!

Also congratulations to the gorgeous Anna Broadley (2nd) and Lauren Sadler (3rd). I’m sure Brastop and Curvy Kate have your respective silver and bronze bras at the ready!

“Big up” to the Facebook girls and commiserations to the runners up – but you should be proud to have made it to the top ten so where your lingerie with pride! We hope to hear and se more of the girls over the coming days and weeks.

Vote for next face and boobs of Curvy Kate

Published on June 15, 2010 in Cheeky fun. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

It’s 7pm and all is well with the world. The 9-5′s are coming home from work and the students are getting ready to go out… again (not that I’m jealous you understand). But before you cook your dinner or slap on some make up take a moment to vote for this year’s Star in a Bra – organised by bragain big bra specialist Brastop and large cup bra specialst Curvy Kate.

Good luck girls and I look forward to catching up on Facebook after a week of hiding away in the countryside!

Lauren thinks big boobs are beautiful. Just as well as whilst enjoying the lingeire photoshoot she was fitted and found out that she is not just an ample G cup but a 30GG. And yes Lauren – congratulations on a beautiful shoot.

Lauren thinks big boobs ae beautiful.
Lauren thinks big boobs ae beautiful.

Ravishing redhead Tora has more elegant undies in the photoshoot than in her raunchy top 30 shots but I’m sure she’ll set some pulses racing nevertheless!

Ravishing redhead Tora
Ravishing redhead Tora

Rebecca want to joins movement for positive body image:

I think it’s a really positive thing to promote natural, healthy, curvaceous women. This competition shows how sexy these women are with well fitting underwear. I want to be a part of it!

Rebecca in red lingerie
Rebecca makes a stand for natural curvaceous women

Kirsty has curves in all the right places. Vote for her and support real women with gorgeous curves.

Curvy Kirsty in transparent blue bra
Kirsty has curves in all the right places

Move over Kelly Brook! Helen is Barnsley’s busty beauty!

Top heavy Helen in large cup bra
Vote Helen – Barnsley’s busty beauty!

GG Gemma thinks big boobs are grrreat!

GG cup Gemma in pink underwear
GG Gemma is grreat!

Hurry and vote now at www.starinabra.com. Spread the word tonight!

Win free bras for a year… and a modelling contract!

Published on April 28, 2010 in Newswatch. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

It looks like we’re in for a rainy Bank Holiday Weekend so what could be better than having some fun and snapping a few photos for the Star in a Bra competition. There are just five days to go before Star in a Bra 2010 comes to an end – so upload your photos quick to win! If you’re not sure what to wear then order a new bra, our Brastop voucher code will give you another 10% off!

Speaking to The Sun newspaper Brastop ‘s Marketing Manager Hannah Houston commented

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.

The large cup bra specialist is going against the grain by championing the UK’s cuvy figures and their average 34G customer by searching for a DD+ girl who is has the (natural) curves, charisma and confidence to show its customers just how their lingerie looks on real big boobed women. Continue reading ‘Win free bras for a year… and a modelling contract!’