Stress-free online shopping: Perfect Christmas gifts for lingerie lovers!

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   It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Xmas lights are twinkling, you're permanently humming Christmas jingles and you can almost smell the mulled wine... the festive season is most definitely upon us! In the run up to Christmas day, shopping for the perfect gifts for family, friends and loved ones can be as exciting as it is stressful, particularly when the highstreet is buzzing with frantic shoppers! 

   With the days getting darker and the frost setting in, my favourite way to avoid present shopping mania is to shop online! What could be better than browsing all of your favourite stores and brands in the warmth and comfort of your own home?

   One of the reasons why I buy online is because I can shop around for the best products, find great offers and I can have a parcel on its way to me with a click of a button... no queuing necessary! I love to shop for lingerie online and given that so many companies offer free delivery and returns, it has become one of my preferred ways to shop! (Note: always remember to check a company's Xmas shipping dates and the returns policy!)

   This Christmas, there is an amazing range of gorgeous lingerie products on the market to tickle your fancy. Whoever you are treating this season and whatever your budget, you are sure to find some lingerie gems online!

   Here is my online lingerie wishlist for this season - hopefully you're reading, Santa...!

BRAS

Fauve Bronte longline bra (green), £72 reduced to £36

   Fauve lingerie is synonymous with luxury and sophistication and this stunning longline bra is no exception. Inspired by oriental lacquerwork, 'Bronte' exudes decadence and exoticism with its exquisite oriental blossom pattern, satin-feel fabric and ornate black embroidery. At £36, this bra is just a snip of its RRP but it would undoubtedly make its wearer feel a million dollars!

Sizes 30-38 B-G 

Also available in silver and light green.

Parfait by Affinitas Charlotte bra in purple wine, £30

   The popular pin-up inspired 'Charlotte' bra from Parfait by Affinitas is back in purple for A/W14! This gem-tone matte and high shine satin bra is embellished with contrasting black piping for a retro twist. Its lightly padded, moulded shape makes this glamorous bra the perfect combination of style and substance!

Sizes 28-40 D-K

Charlotte is also available in peach, red, dusty rose and wild pink.

Pour Moi? Forbidden half padded bra, £28

   The Pour Moi? 'Forbidden' is the ideal bra for adding sex-appeal to your underwear collection. This racy boudoir half padded bra cleverly merges feminine lace and bow detailing with edgy, bondage-inspired strapping cut-outs and black piping, for a look that is undeniably directional and sexy!

Sizes 30-40 A-G

Freya Pansy longline bra, £36

   If you're looking for a bra that fits like a dream and is effortlessly stylish, this new longline from Freya is a must-have! The photo-realistic pansy print is eye-catching in a palette of vivid blue and purple hues, offset by elegant black lace. Its lightly padded shape and 6 hook and eye fastening ensures firm support and a gorgeous cleavage to boot!

Sizes 28-38 C-G

Cleo by Panache Neve strapless bra, £28.50

   Cleo by Panache understands that a strapless bra should be supportive, functional and fashionable...  and the 'Neve' delivers just that! This smooth, seamless plunge bra boasts a magenta base with a black mesh overlay, accented by a flirty bow and heart charm motif. Removable multi-way straps make this bra incredibly versatile - a 'must' in every lady's underwear drawer, particularly during party season! 

Sizes 28-38 D-G
 

BODYWEAR/ BOUDOIR WEAR

Curvy Kate Ritzy babydoll, £40

   Flirty, sexy and utterly glamorous, say hello to the festive scarlet 'Ritzy' babydoll from Curvy Kate! Based on Curvy Kate's popular 'Ritzy' balconette bra, this babydoll delivers sophisticated styling alongside uplifted 'cakes on a plate' cleavage. The lipstick red colour and chic pin-stripe pattern coupled with feminine embroidery and a diamanté drop pendant give this babydoll serious boudoir appeal!

Sizes 28-38 D-HH

Also available in black/poppy and black/almond.

Gossard Rochelle slip, £59

   With its opulent teal base, subtle scalloped edging, delicate swirl embroidery and a scattering of sequins, the 'Rochelle' slip by Gossard is luxuriously elegant and guaranteed to impress! This slip boasts a deep 'v' plunge, drawing attention to the cleavage, whilst mesh panels sculpt your curves to create a beautiful, feminine silhouette - perfect for wearing as a boudoir piece or under a party dress!

Sizes 32-36 B-E

Freya Icon underwired padded plunge babydoll, £52

   Freya fans, rejoice, because the 'Icon' has arrived and is now available as a babydoll! Based on Freya's best-selling 'Deco', the 'Icon' delivers the same bust-boosting shape and support with its smooth, moulded cups and plunging neckline. Freya has given a 'classic' a glamorous makeover, adding dove grey lace overlay to the cups and a double layered skirt of pink and grey mesh. Every lady needs a piece of boudoir wear that also delivers great support!

Sizes 28-38 D-G

Reckless Wolf Raw black strap body, £120

   If you haven't discovered Reckless Wolf yet, prepare to be bowled over by the ultra edgy and directional lingerie and bodywear collections. The 'Raw' strap body exudes sex appeal with its cage effect strapping, sheer panels and raunchy cut-outs. This bodysuit is certain to drop jaws and get pulses racing - a showstopper through and through!

XS - 30B - 32B
S - 32B - 34B
M - 32D - 34C
L - 32DD - 34D

(N.B. Reckless Wolf can custom make any piece at no extra charge - ideal if you have a larger bust!)

STOCKING FILLERS

Playful Promises frilly knickers, £10

   If you're stuck for sexy stocking fillers, these gorgeous vintage-style frilly knickers from Playful Promises are the perfect solution! Fashioned from sheer mesh with a cheeky ruffle design and flirty satin bows, these knickers are an inexpensive Xmas treat!

Sizes S-L
 

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What do you think of my Christmas lingerie wishlist?

I'd love to know what you are hoping to receive under your Xmas tree!

Love,

Roses are red, violets are blue..Valentine's lingerie gifts that are perfect for you!

   The holiday of love is nearly upon us, which traditionally signals a flurry of chocolates, flowers, champagne and novelty card buying. One of my favourite aspects about Valentine's day is that it is the perfect excuse to treat a loved one (or yourself!) to a gift that can be appreciated for many occasions to come. 

   Buying lingerie for somebody else is no mean feat, so factoring in size and personal tastes is a 'must', along with considering the purpose of your gift - will the lingerie be wearable/practical/versatile or will the lingerie be confined solely to the bedroom? 

   Finding the perfect Valentine's lingerie gift for a fuller bust once seemed like an impossible task, but the D+ market is fast-expanding, bringing with it a wide range of fashionable and supportive bras, slips and babydolls to tickle your fancy! 

   If you're looking for inspiration this Valentine's day, these show-stopping pieces are sure to make anyone swoon!

   Curvy Kate 'Carmen' longline bra, £35 from Brastop

28-38, D-HH

The Curvy Kate 'Carmen' is everything your heart could desire this Valentine's day! This romantic and glamorous longline bra features half cups, for a knock-out, 'Marie-Antoinette' cleavage. The rose pink shade is offset by beautiful floral-embroidery and a pretty bow motif - you are sure to capture anyone's heart in this!

Lulu Tout Fleur Rose underwired bra (DD-H), £24 from Figleaves

30-38, DD-H

The 'Lulu Tout' Fleur Rose bra exudes seductive elegance and French charm. Exquisite rose embroidery adorns nude and black layered mesh cups, whilst the central gore is accented by a key hole detail and flirty bow. The Fleur Rose bra is sure to put romance on the cards this Valentine's! 

Pour Moi Addicted Half Cup in red, £28 from Figleaves

30-40, B-G

If you're looking to turn up the heat this Valentine's, then Pour Moi's strappy 'Addicted' bra is your perfect match! Its lipstick red shade, semi-sheer lace cups and racy strapping and tassel detailing will get anyone hot under the collar!

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Claudette Fishnet scoop neck bra, £57 from ASOS

30-36, A-G

Love is in the air! Be bold this Valentine's and 'wow' in bright pink! This gorgeous soft cup bra from Claudette features seductive, sheer mesh fishnet cups, accented by a retro trim of black velvet piping and finished with a velvet central bow. Prepare to be a knock-out in this..pink lingerie just got a whole lot sexier!

Figleaves Boudoir Carmen Babydoll, £55

30-36, C-E

Seductively suggestive and undeniably provocative, the 'Carmen' Babydoll from Figleaves is guaranteed to take your partner's breath away! Featuring sheer mesh underwired cups and unusual strapping detailing, support and sex-appeal are delivered in equal abundance! 

Hearts Amour Bra by Bravissimo, £34

28-38, DD-HH

Wear your heart(s) on your bra this Valentine's with this lightly padded half cup bra from Bravissimo. The fuchsia and black palette gives this bra a sophisticated appeal, whilst the black swirl and flirty heart embroidery are sure to make anyone fall in love in at first sight!

Gorgeous by Debenhams purple satin eyelash trimmed D-G cup balcony bra, £25.50

30-40, D-G

This purple, jewel-toned balcony bra from 'Gorgeous' by Debenhams is the ultimate in luxury for less this Valentine's. Its satin cups, black piping and pretty eyelash lace trim exude a glamorous vintage appeal that Dita Von Teese would be proud of! 

Playful Promises 'Lily' Open Cup Frilly Bra DD-F cups, £30

32-36, DD-F

Get pulses racing in this saucy open cup bra from Playful Promises, the brand's first bra to be extended to an F cup! This black satin number boasts sexy quarter cups and is completely open at the top - ideal for daring lingeristas who want to leave their loved one weak at the knees! Complete the look with decorative pasties or dare to bare!

Masquerade Athena plunge bra, £40 from Figleaves

28-38, D-H

Give in to seduction this Valentine's with the irresistibly enticing 'Athena' bra. Featuring eye-catching teal satin, mesh overlay and a sparkly bow and charm motif, this deep plunging bra delivers an enviable cleavage alongside opulent and sophisticated styling.

Gossard Retrolution Slip, £69

32-36, B-E

Ooze old Hollywood glamour in this retro-inspired Gossard slip! Featuring a deep plunge centre, cleavage-enhancing moulded cups and shaping side panels, this slip will flatter your figure whilst smoothing and contouring your silhouette. Its rich scarlet red lace, delicate bow detailing and detachable suspender clips will be impossible to resist!

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   What do you think of my lingerie picks? What lingerie will you be gifting or hoping to receive this Valentine's day?

Love,

Twelve days of Bra-mas: A Lingerie gift guide for A to J cups!

 

(Credit: Victoria's Secret, lastangryfan.com)

   Dear readers, it has been a while since I have last posted but never fear, I am back at the most festive time of the year and have some surprises in store for you (stay tuned)!

   With the Christmas lights going up, thoughts of roast turkey, mince pies and mulled wine all a tantalising 11 days away, it is time to turn our attention to the excitement of wishlist creating and gift buying! Whether it's a gift for someone else or a treat for yours truly, lingerie always makes for a very special and luxurious gift to unwrap at Christmas time. Whatever your bust size and taste, Christmas time yields a most spectacular array of new lingerie collections to tickle your fancy.. and this year is no exception!

   Demonstrating exactly why lingerie is the present to give this Christmas, I bring you my 'Twelve days of Bra-mas' lingerie picks! Delve into these festive delights... 

On the 1st day of Bra-mas my true love gave to me...

Pour Moi? Addicted Half Cup Bra, £28 (available at Figleaves)

Available in sizes 30-40, C-G

Sexy, strappy, directional! Classic black lace gets a saucy update with cut-outs and on-trend strap detailing - ideal for lingeristas with a penchant for bondage-inspired lingerie. It's not often that you find edgy, boudoir lingerie that starts at a 30 back, goes up to a G cup and comes in at under £30, so this Pour Moi? bra hits the nail on the head!

Finish the look off with the matching strappy brief (£14), g-string (£12) and suspender belt (£16).

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On the 2nd day of Bra-mas my true love gave to me...

Gossard Egoboost Sequin Strapless Bra, £48 Currently reduced to £33.50! 

(Red colour available exclusively to Asos)

Available in sizes 30-38, B-G cup

What could be more festive than the colour red and sequins? This exclusive colourway features moulded cups with graduated push-up padding for an enviable cleavage! Thanks to its adjustable and removable straps, this versatile bra will be an underwear staple for any outfit and ensure that you sparkle your way through the season!

 Matching high waist sequin knickers (£22 reduced to £15) available.

Also comes in black sequin.

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On the 3rd day of Bra-mas my true love gave to me...

'Flaunt' bra by Curvy Kate, £29 (exclusive to Bravissimo)

Available in sizes 28-38, D-J

Nothing oozes luxury like a jewel coloured bra and this rich cobalt blue set by Curvy Kate is guaranteed to seduce. For fans of the Curvy Kate 'Wild' bra, 'Flaunt' delivers the exact same knockout cleavage, all the way up to a J cup! Who can resist the beautiful peacock feather inspired embroidery either? You'll be sure to ruffle some feathers in this!

Coordinate with the matching short with detachable suspenders (£15.50) or thong (£14).

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On the 4th day of Bra-mas my true love gave to me...

Marcie babydoll by Cleo, £35 (available at Bravissimo)

Available in sizes 28-38, D-J

Fuller busts, rejoice! After much anticipation, the 'Marcie' babydoll (based on the hugely popular 'Marcie' bra) has arrived! The semi-sheer, polka dotted mesh skims and flatters curves, whilst the underwired bra section ensures that you feel supported and comfortable! Going up to a J cup, this babydoll delivers both style and substance to make any fuller busted lady look and feel a million bucks! 

Matching brief available, £14.50

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On the 5th day of Bra-mas my true love gave to me...

Figleaves Boudoir Tease silk and lace B-G demi bra, £48

Available in sizes 30-36, B-G

This emerald green silk and delicate eyelash lace bra epitomises sophistication and grown-up glamour. The emerald and black make a particularly striking combination and this set would be sure to suit a variety of complexions. The attention to detail and use of quality fabrics add to its boudoir opulence!

Complete the look with the matching brief (£32), thong (£30) or suspender belt (£34).

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On the 6th day of Bra-mas my true love gave to me...

Tamara satin balconette bra, £30, Boux Avenue

Available in sizes 30-36, B-F

Stand out this Christmas in this seductive and striking red number from Boux Avenue. The satin is beautifully complemented by black retro piping and feminine guipure embroidery. Guaranteed to set hearts racing, you will feel like a true glamour puss in this! 

(P.S. Please extend your sizing range, Boux, so that I can own it too!)

Matching thong (£12) and shorts (£16) available. (Suspender sold out online)

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On the 7th day of Bra-mas my true love gave to me...

Starlet moulded bra in petrol by Curvy Kate, £29 (available at Brastop)

Available in sizes 28-38, D-J

Who says that seam-free has to be boring? If you're looking for a smooth finish and an uplifted cleavage to boot, the Curvy Kate 'Starlet' will be ideal for under your Christmas party frocks! With its chic petrol blue shade, subtle diamond pattern, purple accents and little star charm, this bra delivers both support and style in abundance. You will certainly feel like starlet!

Team with the matching Starlet thong (£14) or high brief (£14.50)

Also available in festive scarlet red.

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On the 8th day of Bra-mas my true love gave to me...

Tutti Rouge Sophia underwired half padded balcony bra in mint, £28 reduced to £16.80

(available at Large Cup Lingerie)

Available in sizes 28-36, E-HH

Flirt your way through Winter with the elegant 'Sophia' balconette bra by Tutti Rouge! Minty green satin iced with cream lace and topped with mesh and a pink accented bow, this bra will be hard for lingeristas to resist! 

Finish the look with the matching thong (reduced from £11.50 to £6.90) or mini brief (reduced from £12.50 to £7.50

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On the 9th day of Bra-mas my true love gave to me...

Anastasia Russian Floral Bra by Playful Promises, £45

Available in sizes 32-36, A-DD

Channel the 'Winter Florals' trend in this stunning and vibrant floral longline bra by Playful promises. The 'Anastasia' is the longline to be reckoned with - the unique marriage of dramatic black mesh, satin and 'cage' bra straps with vivid vintage rose print on satin is guaranteed to 'wow' anyone lucky enough to catch a glimpse! 

(If only this came in my size!)

Matching highwaist brief (£30), standard brief (£25) and suspender belt (£35) available.

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On the 10th day of Bra-mas my true love gave to me...

Lola bra by All Undone, £79

Available in sizes 28-34, DD-GG

If you're looking for exquisite luxury this Christmas and have a fuller bust, new brand on the block, 'All Undone Lingerie', will impress you with their show-stopping 'Lola' bra! Underwired, lightly padded and panelled in sumptuous coral silk with Chantilly leaver's lace and gold detailing, 'Lola' is a gift that any lingerie lover would be delighted to receive!

Complete the set with the Lola brief (£42), thong (£38) and suspender (£46).

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On the 11th day of Bra-mas my true love gave to me...

Lascivious Kitty Ivory cupless bra, £89 reduced to £84 

(available at Red Box Lingerie)

Available in sizes 32-36, B-D

Playful, feminine, sexy, directional; this ivory Lascivious bra is the ultimate in racy, boudoir glamour! With sheer tulle frills subtly positioned over open cups and finished with a decorative champagne-coloured central bow, 'Kitty' is a bra that 'wows'. This is certainly a bra that I am happy to share my name with!

Coordinate with the 'Kitty' ouvert brief (£59) and suspender belt £69 

For something more mysterious, check out the 'Kitty' cupless bra in black.

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 On the 12th day of Bra-mas my true love gave to me...

Freya Ooh La La underwired body, £50 (available at Figleaves)

Available in sizes 30-36, D-G

No, your eyes do not deceive you - this is indeed a fuller bust friendly bodysuit! This sleek, mesh panelled body features sexy sheer cups, glitter accents and ribbon motifs for added glamour. The 'Ooh la la' body mixes the great support of Freya's unpadded plunge bras with a new design that boasts a seamless finish - perfect for a smoothing look under clothes or worn as a 'boudoir piece' in its own right!

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I hope you enjoyed my 12 lingerie gift picks for this season - will you be putting any of them on your Christmas list?

HAPPY BRA-MAS, LINGERISTAS!

May Santa bring you lots of festive frillies!

Love,

Kitty xo

Halloween Style File: Corsets, lace and vampire fangs!

   Halloween is nearly upon us; a night synonymous with ghoulish goings on, trick or treating and scary movies! If, like me, you enjoy Halloween as a good excuse to 'paint the town red', then you will undoubtedly be excited to get costume planning!

   People tend to go to varying lengths for a Halloween fancy dress party.. witches, zombies, skeletons, cat women, devils, vampires and ghosts are quite common, but you also come across some very original outfits that are more kooky than blood-curdling..

('Barbie and Ken', 'Shark Attack', 'Sexy Corn' (what!?) and 'Rubix Cube')

(Couples costume via Tumblr)

   Whilst the above costumes are a great laugh, I decided to take a more 'traditional' Halloween approach to my outfit this year, choosing to be a vampire for the 'Lost Souls II' Halloween party at the London Aquarium! Whilst there's the temptation to buy a 'pre-made' Halloween costume from a shop or online, I decided that I was going to fashion a spooky costume from my existing wardrobe, incorporating my love of lingerie.

   One of the difficulties with Halloween outfits is striking a balance between looking scary and sexy at the same time.. particularly when lingerie is involved! I wanted to channel 'underwear as outerwear', rather than 'gone out in my underwear', so keeping things classy was a 'must' for my outfit choice.

   I started with my 'base' piece which was the black 'Vintage Stitch Corset' (size medium) that I bought from Playful Promises. This overbust corset is plastic boned with metal front fastenings and it boasts glamorous Art Deco style stitching at the hip. It features a traditional lace up back, which can be tightened as much as desired to draw in your waist, accentuating your curves.

   This Playful Promises corset gives a great hourglass shape and it is surprisingly comfortable to wear on a night out (I didn't need to adjust it at all)! As you can also see from the picture, there is a pop of red and black lace peeking out from underneath the corset and Curvy Kate aficionados may recognise this bra as the 'Tempt Me' (Scarlet and Black) from the 'Showgirl Range':

   Although it's not 100% necessary to wear a bra underneath a corset, I felt like I would feel slightly more secure and supported in a bra as well..especially for a night out that involved running through a 'scare maze' and busting some vamp-tacular moves on the dance floor! 

   I chose to wear the Curvy Kate 'Tempt Me' for a few reasons, namely that it is a great plunge style that lends itself to a lovely cleavage, but also because the seductive red colour and black lace detailing just screamed to be worn by a vampire on Halloween! The flash of red underneath the corset also gave a bit of contrast to the predominantly black outfit that I chose and also complimented my red 'Dorothy's friend' court shoes from Office, red lipstick and fake blood!

   I also wore a figure-hugging black 'fishtail' skirt from ASOS which has a slightly gothic looking lace overlay. I  accessorised with black earrings, a statement necklace from Topshop, some black satin gloves from Claire's Accessories and, of course, some Vampire-esque makeup and fangs!

(Black, blue, bronze and white smokey eye makeup with black liquid eyeliner and purple under eye liner)

(Scarlet red lips, vampire fangs and a little trickle of fake blood!)

I finished off the outfit with a long floaty cardigan/shawl to keep the chills at bay:

   I certainly had fun with this lingerie-inspired Halloween look, but what do you think of incorporating lingerie into your Halloween costume? 

Whatever you're planning, have a very HAPPY HALLOWEEN, LINGERISTAS!

Love,

Kitty xo

My big Bloggiversary competition winners revealed...!

As you all know, I launched my big bloggiversary competition last month to celebrate Undercover Lingerista's first birthday!

   The task was the write a piece under the title, "The bra that changed my life" and there were a whole host of absolutely amazing prizes up for grabs from Freya, Curvy Kate, Playful Promises, Affinitas Intimates, Charnos, Fraulein Annie, Miss Mandalay, Lepel, Simply Beach, Large Cup Lingerie, Leia Lingerie, If You Please, notnaked, My Smarty Pants, Lazeme, Violet's Knickers and Lingerie Please. (Thank you to all of the sponsors again for your generosity and support!)

The response to the competition has been incredible and all of the entries were so varied and interesting in content..some of them made me giggle and some even brought tears to my eyes! 

There seemed to be a pervading message in the entries that lingerie is much more than just what we 'wear under clothes'. In many cases, one bra proved life altering, transformed self-perception, restored confidence, empowered women as masters of their own sexuality..the list goes on. 

Due to the overwhelming success of the competition, I have decided to pick 4 overall winners (who will receive 4 prizes each) and 6 runners up (who will get a prize each too!) 

And now, the moment you have all been waiting for...the winners (in no particular order within categories)!

The 4 overall winners that I have chosen are:

- Zh Xing Ooi
- Jessica DiLullo
- S. Begelfor
- Joey Haynes

The 6 runners up are:

- June Brasil
- Cecily King
- Laura Kelly
- Amelia Yousey
- Vic Horsham
- Astrid Lopez

CONGRATULATIONS! 

I will be in touch with each of you this week to discuss your prizes and getting them out to you!

Thank you to everyone who took the time to write an entry - I enjoyed every single one and it was such a difficult choice. (Keep your eyes peeled for more opportunities to win in my future competitions too!)

Aside from giving something back to everyone who has supported me and my blog, I also wanted to run this competition to lend a voice to my readers, who have such interesting stories to tell themselves. 

I will be sharing some of the winning entries on my blog in the upcoming weeks..I'm sure you will agree that the women who wrote them are as inspiring as their stories!

Love,

Kitty xo 

Swimwear365 launch with Sam Faiers from TOWIE

A few weeks ago, I was lucky to be invited to the launch of Swimwear365, a new online company that stocks an ever-growing range of fashionable swimwear (sizes 8-28 and cup sizes A-E) and beach accessories. Swimwear365 chose to have their launch event on their very own branded bus, which set off on a 3-stop Press tour around London! 

At each stop, the Swimwear 365 bus welcomed eager press and fashion journos on board to view the swimwear collections and have a chat to their bubbly, blonde celebrity ambassador...The Only Way is Essex's Sam Faiers!

Being a fan of beach holidays and soaking up the sun in a bikini, Sam Faiers is an ideal choice of ambassador for the brand. In fact, on the Press day, Sam had only just got back from a holiday in Dubai and was looking very tanned and smiley!

I got on the Swimwear365 bus at Great Malborough Street and was welcomed by a topless male model serving drinks and tasty Swimwear365 cupcakes! 

With my trusty camera in one hand and a drink in the other, I ascended the steps inside the bus up to the top deck, where there were rails of multi-coloured swimwear to discover. I could feel myself beginning to mentally pack a holiday suitcase...!

There was a great variety of brands on show, including French Connection, Jette, Lascana, S. Oliver, Playful Promises, Buffalo, Marie Claire, KangaROOS and more, meaning that there was something for many different tastes. I noticed distinct trends that threaded the brands into cohesive collections for Spring/Summer 2012...

FLORAL NOTES

Florals are a huge trend this S/S12, from girly and feminine ditsy florals to bold and colourful tropical flower digital prints...

(Ditsy florals - Marie Claire, Playful Promises, S. Oliver..)

(French Connection multi-coloured bandeau bikini and cutaway swimsuit)

(Sam modelling the Lascana tropical print white floral bikini)

NAUTICALS

Take inspiration from the French Riviera and channel classic nautical chic with stripes, marine motifs and colour combinations of white, navy blue and red...

(Ahoy sailor! Nautical swimwear including the glamorous Lascana marine blue bandeau bikini - I love the contrasting white buttons!)

(Go dotty for this retro red 50s style Lascana polka dot swimsuit - the ruching along the torso is ideal for flattering your curves!)

EYE-CATCHING COLOURS & PRINTS

This Spring/Summer is all about making a statement, so a kaleidoscope of bright colours and bold prints are key. Try colour-blocking, mix and match, colour clashes and unusual prints...or just wear an unusual single-coloured piece...

(This raspberry-purple Lascana gathered swimsuit is perfect for injecting some pool-side glamour) 

(This digital print Playful Promises white hummingbird bandeau bikini is very eye-catching with its vivid colour palette and pretty bird print)

(A unique take on snake print - the Lascana purple print triangle bikini)

AZTEC AND TRIBAL TOUCHES

Aztec and tribal prints are big news this S/S12, with a focus on bold contrasting ikat prints, geometric and ethnic-inspired patterns, often complimented by beads and other embellishments... 

(The Playful Promises black gathered tribal bandeau bikini was one of my favourite pieces and I love the multi-coloured bead-style embroidery!)

(The Jette aztec print triangle bikini is really eye-catching with its tie-dye colour palette and stylish hoop rings)

(This S. Oliver aztec print underwired bikini is a quirky take on the Aztec trend. It really packs a punch with its vibrant colour scheme of zesty limes, yellows and pinks and blue and purple neons.)

I was able to have a little chat with Sam about the Swimwear365 collections and her excitement to be the face of the brand was clear. She loved the selection of different styles and cited the Jette white sparkling triangle bikini as one of her favourite pieces as it would look "amazing with a tan"! The gold studs definitely give this bikini a TOWIE glam finish!

Take a look at the video below to find out more about the Swimwear365 launch. (Can you spot me?)

View the full swimwear collections at www.swimwear365.co.uk

Love,
Kitty xo