During the Fullstop CoverGirl photoshoot last week, we caught up with Josie on her lingerie loves, her curves and why she needs your vote in our annual CoverGirl competition to become the new face of the next issue of our Fullstop Magazine.

Hi Josie, please tell us a little bit more about you.

I’m Josie, I’m 22 and I’m from a little town called Shrewsbury on the Welsh border and I wear a 28G bra.

What would it mean for you to win the CoverGirl Competition?

It would mean an awful lot to me, something I’ve wanted, genuinely wanted, for a long time. It would mean the world to achieve this, to see my face modeling lingerie. It would be the best thing ever, for me!

Why should people vote for you?

I think I represent real women. I’m not going to force people to vote for me, but if people like my look, the way I sell or display lingerie, they I think they should vote!

So why did you decide to enter the CoverGirl Competition?

I’ve seen modeling competitions before, and I didn’t think there was a chance to enter because of my shape and figure. But with the CoverGirl Competition, I thought “there are girls there that look like me, with shape, boobs and bums”, so went for it!

Do you have any advice for those entering the competition?

Absolutely! If you are confident with your body and this is something you’re passionate about, absolutely go for it, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t!

How’s your experience been like?

I’ve liked it! I love socialising, meeting people, putting on all the pretty underwear. I like creating pictures and doing different poses. I love it! Absolutely enjoy modeling.

What have been the best parts of your day?

Meeting everyone, hearing about what people do, where there from and of course, taking good pictures.

Do you think it’s important to represent Brastop customers?

Yes, definitely! I want people to look at me and say “I’ve got a body like that; she looks good in that, so I’ll look good in that.” I think that’s what we should represent.

So how do you think you represent Brastop customers?

I think I’m confident with my body; I have a positive outlook on the fact that you can have curves and can look amazing in lingerie! If you have the right bra that fits, you’ll look great in your clothes and feel far more confident.

Everyone’s got flaws, little things that aren’t perfect, but if you knowwhat suits you and carry yourself well, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t walk down the street feeling like a million dollars!

Vote for Josie to become the new Brastop CoverGirl in our Facebook App.

Voting closes 27th August 2013.

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Chloe joined us  for a chat during the CoverGirl photoshoot last week to talk her lingerie loves and why she needs your vote in our annual CoverGirl competition to become the new face of the next issue of our Fullstop Magazine.

Hi Chloe, please tell us a little bit more about you.

My name is Chloe, I’m 25 years old and consider myself to be a self-made commodity in the making, and I’m working on that! I am size 32FF and am from New York, New York but based in London.

What would it mean for you, winning the CoverGirl competition?

It would mean a lot to me! It would be a chance to take the lingerie modeling to another level as I’m not too versed in the lingerie modeling area. I would be very excited for an opportunity like no other.

Why should people vote for you?

People should vote for me because I feel like, as a buyer, I would want to go onto the website and say “that’s what my body looks like, if it fits her, it fits me”. I hope to be someone people can identify with and that’s why people should vote for me, I’m them and they are me!

So why did you decide to enter the competition?

In all honesty, I was watching a documentary on models and had on a whim saw if I could go online and find something for me. Being from America, there aren’t many opportunities for straight sized women – it’s either plus size or very thin. So when I came across Brastop, I felt that the competition was perfect for me. I consider myself a curvy woman, am busty, and this was the motivation to enter. So I decided to submit myself!

Do you have any advice for anyone considering the competition?

Absolutely! I feel that straight sized women are under-represented as far as modeling goes, and curvy women – those with a bigger bust size – it’s a great confidence booster. If you never thought you could do it, as your body isn’t the traditional model shape, this competition offers the opportunity for us under-represented women. It’s life changing, so to speak.

How have you found the competition?

I’ve had a great time! It was my first lingerie shoot and everyone made the experience enjoyable. I had a great experience and would love to do it again.

Do you think it’s important to represent Brastop customers?

Absolutely! Being a women with a bigger bust, you want to find a happy medium. This is the epitome of a happy medium. I want to go online and find a customer that looks like me, it’s extremely important, we favour body types and this makes you comfortable as a buyer.

Are you comfortable with your size?

It took time. I got teased a lot as I was thin, but had a chest. I embrace myself every day and won’t change a thing about it. I’ve grown into it and like my shape more!

Vote for Chloe to become the new Brastop CoverGirl in our Facebook App.

Voting closes 27th August 2013.

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The Winter Brastop SALE is now on with up to 70% off everything including lingerie, swimwear and nightwear!

We’ve all tucked into heaps of festive food, watched re-runs of The Snowman, burrowed through mulled wine and minced pies, so as we step into the New Year, why not update your wardrobe with scrumptious new lingerie from just £7.95?

The SALE selection includes favourites from Curvy Kate, Freya, Fauve, Fantasie, Flirtelle, Gossard and many more leading lingerie labels, but stock is going quick!

We’ve picked some of our favourites, from everyday essentials to gorgeous fashion pieces.

Click here to Shop SALE – up to 70% OFF »

There are many more styles on offer – including sale swimwear and sale nightwear, so be sure to grab a bargain or two before your favourites sell out!

Click here to Shop SALE – up to 70% OFF »

Prices shown correct at time of post.

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Curvy Kate have something for everyone with this seasons swimwear. They are fun, flirty and above all give your goods the best lift possible!! No matter where you are planning on jetting off to this summer, Curvy Kate have got you covered!

1. Curvy Kate Ocean Drive Padded Balcony Tankini Top (D-K) – £42
The Sports Luxe trend is so in this season and this is the perfect tankini to join in the trend. The material is nice and thick, so it really flatters and helps to shape your curves – exactly what we want from our swimwear!

2. Curvy Kate Shockwave Padded Bikini Top Electric Shock (D-K) – £35 (Now £23.95)
This padded bikini gives unbelievable support. The vibrant zig zag print is exactly what you’re looking for if you want to stand out on the beach

3. Curvy Kate Ocean Drive Halterneck Bikini Top Chameleon (D-K) – £34
This is the number 1 stand out bikini of the bunch, if you really want a show-stopping set that will get you noticed on the beach, then this is your answer. Look at that colour!

4. Curvy Kate Luau Love Tankini Top Black (D-K) – £42
Luau Love is such a winner in my eyes, it’s strapless and gorgeously sexy! The sweetheart neckline is extremely flattering and shows off just the right amount of cleavage. The high waist briefs are the perfect match too!

5. Curvy Kate Cocoloco Bandeau Bikini Top Topaz (D-J) – £35 (Now £23.95)
The latest CK bandeau tops are based on the absolutely glorious Luxe strapless bra, so we already know that the lift is going to be incredible! I recently wore this on holiday and it made me feel super confident, I was well supported and had no issues with swimming – I loved it!

6. Curvy Kate Luau Love Bandeau Bikini Top Flamingo (D-J) – £35 (Now £23.95)
This is such a classic! It flatters, skims and nips in in all the right places, just like all of the CK tankinis. The adjustable tie sides add a little bit of sex appeal to a fully supportive top.

7. Curvy Kate Starry Eyed Padded Bikini Flamingo (D-K) – RRP £35 (Now £21.95)
Now for something a little more fun, the star print on this bikini is so unique and is such an nice change to the usual summer prints we see. The top fits perfectly, just like a bra, making it a 10/10 for comfort and confidence levels!

8. Curvy Kate Beach Bloom Moulded Bikini Top Topaz Floral (D-J) – £35 (Now £23.95)
The colours on this bikini are so dreamy, they are also guaranteed to make you feel gorgeous and girly! The skirted brief is also a really cute option and perfect for those who like something a little different.

9. Curvy Kate Moonflower Plunge Bikini Black/Floral (D-J) – £34 (Now £22.95)
This is kinda like Beach Bloom’s sexier friend. This shape gives an absolute knockout cleavage (as you can see)!

Here are some pics of your gorgeous ladies in the CK sets! Why not tag us in your swimwear photos, we love seeing them! @brastop

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Measuring with a tape measure is a thing of the past and might I say extremely confusing. This measurement minus this measurement, it’s far too much faff for us! Getting the perfect fit is all about trial and error and is the most important part of picking a bra.

So here is a step by step process on how to get the perfect fit.

1. No Slack in the Back

• Your bra should fit firm on the loosest hook, as it slackens over time, you can then go tighter – extending the life of your bra
• Remember that the band should sit firm across the back, in a nice straight line from under your bust. The back provides you with 80% of the support so this step is extremely important.
• If the band rides up in to and upside down ‘U’ then it’s too big and you need to go down a back size.

2. The Perfect Straps

• The straps only provide 20% of the support.
• The straps shouldn’t dig in to your shoulders, check this by placing two fingers underneath the straps, they should be able to fit comfortably.3. Jiggle around a little
• After you have perfected the back band and the straps then you need to make sure you’re positioned properly in the cups.
• Simply scoop your breast tissue out from under your arms, pulling them to the centre of the bra.
• The wires shouldn’t dig in and you shouldn’t be spilling out.

4. No gaps allowed

• Make sure the centre of the bra is sitting flat against your chest without feeling uncomfortable.
• To check this, try putting two finger under the panel, if you can do this easily then the bra is too loose and you need to go down a back size.
• If your boobs look like they are trying to escape and are spilling over the centre panel then the cups is too small and you need to go up a size.

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Our August Sweepstake has now ended and we’re pleased to announce our four winners below.
Congratulations ladies, we hope you enjoy your shopping spree with us!!

1st Prize £100 Voucher = Charlotte Rowley
2nd Prize £50 Vouchers = Jade Wimsey / Lacey Scruggs / Hannah Ingham

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Fancy wining £100 in vouchers to spend on your favourite lingerie at Brastop?

You could be writing out that shopping list as early as next week simply by entering our August Sweepstake give-away where we have 1 x top prize of a £100 gift voucher and 3x runner-up prizes of £50 gift vouchers to spend with us.

To enter, simply click here and submit your email address.

Do you know someone who would benefit from having Brastop in their lives?

You can increase your chances of winning by sharing our giveaway with friends and family. Once you’ve entered, you will be given your own url to share and each share gets a new entry into the draw The more shares the more entries!!

The Sweepstake draw closes at 10am on Tuesday August 18th, with the winners to be announced here on the blog and our social media pages.

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Hands up who doesn’t like cake?  That’ll be nobody…. right?  We’re definitely partial to the odd elevenses here in the office and now that Great British Bake Off is back on TV, well let’s just say our cake lust factor has been ramped up a notch.  If like some of us here at Brastop you’re just dipping your toes into the baking world, we thought this round-up of our favourite cupcake recipes might inspire some weekend creativity!

Gin and Tonic Cupcakes
It’s still summer time right? These adult treats are totally on our next picnic menu…

 Get the recipe here

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes
Cinnamon crunch…cupcakes for breakfast anyone?

Get the full recipe here

Mocha Cupcakes with Espresso Icing
Mocha choca latte yum yum

Get the full recipe here

Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes
No cake list is complete without at least one chocolate delight in there

Get the full recipe here

Guinness, Baileys and Whiskey Chocolate Cupcake
But two chocolate delights is even better and we love the sound of this exotic Irish combo!

Chocolate cupcakes for Valentines day

Get the full recipe here

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Smalls for All is a charity set up to help women and children in Africa meet their most basic hygiene and security needs.  They collect and distribute underwear including pants and bras and distribute them to vulnerable women where it matters most.

The charity will accept donations of new underwear or gently worn bras and they then deliver them directly to the people who need them the most.  They also accept worn bras which they recycle to raise funds.

It’s really lovely to see a small charity like this making a difference to people’s lives.  We think it’s a great cause so this week we sent off a few bags of items from the warehouse that were not suitable for sale for various different reasons.

If you’re planning a wardrobe de-clutter soon and come across anything suitable or you just want to donate, all the details are available on the Small for All website.

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The clocks go back this weekend HURRAH! That means we can say hello to an extra hour in bed and lighter mornings. For some of you, this may mean an extra hour of trying to get comfortable with your boobs. Anyone with large breasts will tell you, finding a comfy sleeping position is quite the mission. But once you have it done, that’s your slumber sorted! For those still on the hunt for those perfect Z’s or just want to try something new, we’ve got the best sleeping positions for when you’ve got big boobs.

Sleeping on your front

Before you swiftly skip past this one, hear us out. Sleeping on your stomach is possible! Myself being a 30H I could never and I mean never sleep on my front. Whenever I’d roll over in a sleepy daze, I’d be quick to turn back as it was so uncomfortable. However, now in my mid-twenties, sleeping on my front has never been more comfortable! Don’t ask me what has changed, but it is now my go-to position. If you’ve been ruling out this position for a while, give it another go! Plump yourself up by cuddling a pillow or if you’re feeling fancy, you could try one of those pillows that has a place for your boobs carved out! Yes those are now a thing.

Laying on your back

It’s no surprise that lying on your back seems the most logical for those with large breasts. It takes the pressure off your back and you don’t crush your boobs at the same time. If you tilt your pillow slightly upwards behind you head, it’ll feel extra comfortable while you sleep. If your boobs are quite heavy it can also take the weight off your chest.

On your side

Sleeping on your side is one of the most common sleeping positions. Propping something like a pregnancy pillow under your bust is amazing for comfort, especially if they’re feeling slightly tender at that time of the month, or even during pregnancy. You can also try the fetal side position. This is where you slightly arch your back and put a bend in your knees. This is again great for if you’re pregnant, as it improves circulation around your body and to the foetus.

If you’re struggling to get comfortable or feel your boobs are getting in the way, give one of the above a go! Or if you just fancy trying something new, you may be like myself and find a position that you’ve hated is now super comfortable. What’s your go-to sleeping position? We’d love to know! But until then…

Grace x

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