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Soon-to-be-launched designer underwear store Fox & Rose has opened the doors to its members’ club, Fox & Rose 7th Floor. Members will have exclusive access to secret sales, events and offers, as well as a 10% discount on all products including pieces by Fleur of England, Ell and Cee and Fifi Chachnil when the site launches in September.



Championing British-led design and offering exquisite collections by some of the most sought-after lingerie designers, Fox & Rose will offer a totally new online shopping experience for designer underwear. Garments by established brands and cult designers will be shown in full video, offering the customer insight into how pieces sit on the body and how they might affect their chosen outerwear. What’s more, shoppers can read advice on how to choose the right kind of underwear to enhance their style, whether they’re looking to channel the forthcoming season’s minimalist theme or wanting a more voluptuous look.

Subscription to Fox and Rose 7th Floor will be available until the site officially launches in early September. Customers are invited to sign up now at www.foxandrose.com.

Debenhams has broken ranks with the rest of the high street by using un-airbrushed photography in its windows to launch new swimwear lines for the summer.

Debenhams believes that the over use of some digital photography techniques to create unrealistic body shapes and flawless skin can make women feel more insecure about their natural looks and size. The move highlights the retailer's long standing commitment to encouraging positive body-image through minimal digital retouching.



Mark Woods, director of creative & visual, said

As a responsible retailer we want to help customers make the most of their beauty without bombarding them with unattainable body images. Our campaign is all about making women feel good about themselves - not eroding their self belief and esteem by using false comparisons.

Caryn Franklin, fashion commentator and broadcaster, said

Retailers do have the power to take a stance on digital manipulation. Fashion and beauty imagery that is honest is absolutely crucial for all women to see. I'm delighted that Debenhams has taken the lead here and customer feedback will no doubt validate this important step.

Signage in the window will read: 'We've not messed with natural beauty; this image is un-airbrushed. What do you think?' It will also show customers an example of just how much the image could have been altered.

Jo Swinson, Lib Dem MP and co-founder Campaign for Body Confidence MP said,

It's great news that Debenhams will be using images of real women who have not been digitally manipulated to advertise their new swimwear range.

More and more people are realising that airbrushing and other trickery are not necessary in order for women to look beautiful. I am sure that what this will demonstrate is that swimwear modelled by real women who have not been retouched can sell just as well as products advertised with extensive airbrushing, which has become the norm.

This is not the first time Debenhams has shown its commitment to promoting positive body image - in January the store ran a trial with size 16 mannequins in windows, and then in February, Debenhams released images using disabled model Shannon Murray to launch the retailer's new Principles by Ben de Lisi range.

The first window which celebrates natural beauty has been unveiled at the Debenhams Oxford Street store where staff members will be asking shoppers what they think, before the initiative is later rolled out across the country.

Lingerie, Bras, Shapewear and Bridal Lingerie at Debenhams.com

A couple of weeks ago, Bra Selector was lucky enough to catch up with Andrea Littlefair on tour promoting her stunning range of D cup + Cheeky Beach swimwear in Ibiza.

So how did Cheeky Beach come about?

Cheeky Beach was born out of sheer frustration after not being able to find what I wanted anywhere! And believe me I searched!
I had the opportunity to travel quite extensively over the years, and could not find high fashion, embellished, bra sized swimwear above a D cup anywhere. The garments that were on offer did not meet my needs and I always had to settle for something that I was not completely satisfied with. So I decided to do something about it!

According to Andrea, Cheeky Beach is tailored for "classy, sassy, fashion conscious women", who are blessed with more ample curves, and "who demand the best to look their best at all times."

With her team, Cheeky Beach has created a a range of beautifully finished beach wear that incorporates high-octane glamour - and apparently with superb fit.

For the 2010 collection inspiration, the sassy founder has drawn upon the fabulous destinations she has visited on her travels. And so we have the stunning and unique Fiji, New York and Dubai ranges.

Fiji

Wide-open skies, endless horizons and crystal clear waters inspired this simple range. Turquoise fabric with white detailing and simple large silver eyelets and stud detailing reflecting the simple beauty of Mother Nature.

New York

The New Yorkers are renowned for wearing black, so this collection is just that! Elegant, sexy and with contrasting white detailing, large matt silver eyelets and stud embellishments make this a classy, sassy look.

Dubai

One of the most opulent and fastest growing cities in the World inspired this ultra-glamorous range. Sumptuous deep purple fabric with lilac detailing, adorned with decorated silver rings, oozes luxury and demands attention.

Cheeky Beach say that their ‘Beach to Bar’ wear concept means that you can wear Cheeky Beach almost anywhere, especially our fabulous co-ordinating tunic/dress. If you like what you see, the separates collection ranges from a D-G cup and sizes 8-16, so that women can customize their beachwear to suit their individual body shape.

Cheeky Beach swimwear is available directly from www.cheekybeach.com, Honey's Lingerie Boutique and House Of Fraser

According to a recent global COIN survey commissioned by international lingerie brand Triumph, it was revealed that 78% of UK women have concerns with their bust. Sagging breasts was the major issue with 46% of women in the UK concerned about this (and 32% of women globally1). In addition, a second national survey, revealed that half of us (49%) would like to change the size our breasts and many of us, especially in London, are envious of our friends’ breasts.

With 124 years of perfecting the female silhouette, it's no surprise that Triumph is highly accomplished in working wonders with curves. So this summer, Triumph is answering the concerns of women around the world with the launch of the nation’s first ever regime developed solely for the bust, by No.1 Boot Camp, Triumph Boobcamp.

Developed exclusively for Triumph by ex Military instructors at leading fitness camp No.1 Boot Camp and sport music experts AudioFuel, the bustercise regime targets the bust and the back for optimum results. Combining audio instruction with energizing music that has a beat to match, the 30 minute session is designed to tone and firm the muscles that support the bust area. This unique routine, done regularly will help prevent a sagging bust line and avoid back pain.

The audio regime is available free to download to your MP3 player so you can easily do the work out at home, in the park or in the gym. At the same time, enter the exclusive prize draw to win a week at No.1 Boot Camp.

Any sports regime requires specialist underwear and 30 years ago, Triumph engineered the first Triumph Tri-Action bra which offers specialised cushioning, extra flat seaming and binding, combined with high performance fabrics which keep you cool when the going gets hot. After your work out, celebrate your new curves with Triumph’s new Shape Sensation series which is dedicated to celebrating, enhancing and defining natural curves with nine pieces of sculpting lingerie which help shape a gorgeous décolleté, a slim waist, a flat tummy and a perky posterior.

No.1 Boot Camp is the UK’s leading fitness camp for all ages and fitness levels. Set in a unique country house setting, using inspirational military trainers, it’s designed not only to achieve amazing weight loss but also to learn new fitness and nutrition habits to transform your life. At any Fitness Bootcamp you can overcome physical or mental challenges and push yourself way beyond your limitations. It's an unforgettable, life-changing experience.

www.triumph.co.uk

Bra Selector caught up with the busy Laura Ann Smith, who won Star in a Bra 2010 last week for a wee chat. Curvy 28HH Laura stood pipped Kentish contestants Anna Broadley (2nd) and Lauren Sadler (3rd) to become the face and curves of big boob lingerie brand Curvy Kate.

After a head earned break our interviewee will take over from last year's winner Lauren Colfer to represent real women, modelling for competition organisers Curvy Kate and Brastop.

Congratulations Laura Ann Smith! How does it feel to be Star in a Bra 2010?

It feels great thanks. I'm still pinching myself because I didn't think I would win, but I'm really happy to have won and want to say thanks to everyone who voted for me.

How did you find out about the Star in a Bra competition?

I had been on the mailing list for Brastop for sometime as I have bought lots of underwear from there in the past. I had thought about entering last year but chose not to in the end. This year I decided just to go for it and I'm glad I did!

Continue reading "Laura Ann Smith wins big bra cup!"

It seems competitions are the only thing worth writing about right now. In fact Bra Selector's homepage is beginning to look like an ITV TV schedule. However, it is with good reason that we're covering the Triumph Inspiration Award in the UK - time for some uber-fashion lingerie ideas.


Just last week on the 10th June at a dazzling catwalk show hosted by style guru Nicky Hambleton-Jones, supported by a live set by model DJ Ben Grimes, Isabella Newell from Central Saint Martins was named the winner of the UK National Finals of the Triumph Inspiration Award 2010 with her design Circus Freaks. Aisling Farrell of Central Saint Martins took second place with Sacred Geometry and Kate Burreddu of De Montfort University came in third place with her design Podtastic.
Continue reading "Triumph Inspiration Award winner announced"

Congratulations to Laura Ann Smith on winning amateur large bra modelling contest 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.

The time has come girls and boys, today is the last day and the clock is ticking. Take a moment to watch the video below then get online and vote for your favourite natural curvy woman to become the face (and boobs) of Curvy Kate in Star in a Bra 2010.



Vote now at www.starinabra.com. Video deserves credit to sponsors The Sun newspaper and competition organisers Curvy Kate and Brastop

Who do you want to win?

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.


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!


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!

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


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


GG Gemma thinks big boobs are grrreat!


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

If you have not voted already then it's time to vote for the real curvy woman who you think should win Star in a Bra 2010, brought to you by Brastop and lingerie brand Curvy Kate. Thanks to your votes, the competition is hotting up and you now have just 2 days to vote for one of the ten gorgeous girls that made it through.

Laura from Scotland believes ample bosom-ed ladies should celebrate their curves, after her equally endowed sister sought breast reduction.


Curvy Glaswegian Carrie is proud of her assets.


Amorous actress Anna swept The Sun readers off their feet when she braced the pages of the newspaper looking very saucy with heaving bosoms in a white bra. It must be terrible getting all that attention Anna, I wonder why they chose that shot!


Beauty therapist Jessica is all made up after making it through to the finals.


That's all we have time for now but we'll be back with more contestants later on - see you on Facebook. Visit www.starinabra.com to choose a winner!