Blog Birthday Giveaway! #3 Wonderbra Gel Pixel Lace

This competition is now CLOSED - winners announced soon!

On day 3 of our prize draw week I have a very special giveaway from none other than the most iconic and internationally recognised lingerie brands around that is the powerhouse Wonderbra.  They've come a long way since the 1960s when the first push up bra was released and the illustrious 'Hello Boys' cleavage drew our attention in the 90s, and today the brand is still pushing boundaries with exquisite designs and new concepts such as the Ultimate Strapless.

Wonderbra has kindly provided our prize for one lucky winner - the Wonderbra Gel Pixel Lace Bra.  Sizes from 32A - 38DD. To enter, simply complete the quick 'n' easy tasks in the Rafflecopter below.  

Image for illustration purposes only as bra may be blue or black.

This draw ends one week from today on the 27th February 2013 - so be quick!

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Read The Review, Buy The Bra

Many bras that I've had the pleasure of reviewing can now be found in various sales across the web.  Finding these elusive past season - and current season - collections can be a minefield and time confusing.  So, to make it nice and easy for you I've found some of the best places selling my reviewed bras, and some other bargains which I've not been able to get my hands on myself.

I reviewed Freya 'Ivy' Bra.
You can buy now from Leia Lingerie for £15.

I reviewed Alexis Smith 'Satin' Bra in white.  

You can buy direct from Alexis Smith and get the bra and brief set for a discounted £31.12.

I reviewed Panache 'Tango' Plunge Bra in white.  

You can buy Violet colourway from Figleaves for £15.

I reviewed 'Wonderbra Ultimate Strapless' Bra.

You can buy from Debenhams for £24.

I reviewed Cleo 'Marcie' Bra.  

You can buy from My Curves and Me for £13.95.

I reviewed Freya 'Gem' Bra.  

You can buy Blue colourway from Leia Lingerie for £14.

And some bargains I couldn't miss!

Bravissimo 'Broderie' Bra in White now for £13.50.

Miss Mandalay 'Paige' Bra in Lemon from Bravissimo now for £18.

Curvy Kate 'Thrill Me' in Jade from Brastop for £9.95

Once you've bagged yourself a fancy bargain, I'd love to hear about what you bought.

Becky x

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Festive Red Lingerie & Cleo Marcie Review

Red lingerie must be the most gifted shade of underwear.  Not surprising, considering men love to buy it for their special woman in their life and women feel pretty darn good wearing it.  Red lingerie defines seduction and luxury and as such deserves to be given the gift wrapped treatment on more occasions than Valentines.  Being a fantastically festive colour, Christmas is the perfect excuse.

With only a few days to go until Christmas Day itself, now's your last chance to treat yourself or your special lady to some special lingerie.  Luckily there are many options for D cups and above.

These are my favourites for stunning Christmas gifts >

The gorgeous Dita Von Teese lingerie brand, Von Follies (which you can buy from Debenhams as well as other stores), stars the exquisite Red Eyelash Lace bra RRP £30.00.  This is a beautiful collection that includes knickers and suspender belt.  Sadly only up to a DD but I had just had to include this beauty!

Masquerade Rosetti is still on my list!  It's a beautiful design and flattering balcony shape.  RRP £40.

Wonderbra has released the Ultimate Strapless Lace in a vibrant red - perfect for a feisty feeling under your strapless party dress this Christmas!  RRP £36

Boux Avenue Alexus is a luxurious silk and lace treat, available up to a G cup.  RRP £30.00

Curvy Kate Wild bra is a unique design this Christmas featuring red satin, animal print and gold trimmings which work surprisingly well.  RRP £29.00

Cleo Marcie is a stunning bra in a true festive bold red.  RRP £25.00

Santa is bringing me this bra for Christmas and he allowed me to try it on specially for this post.  (Thanks Santa!)

I'm usually a 28H in both Freya and Masquerade, but I'm finding with Cleo a 28GG fits much better.  So, judging by my experience with Cleo's Meg in a 28H, I ordered the 28GG for the Marcie.  It fits perfectly!

The band is just how I like it, firm but not overbearing.  The back fastening is only double hook and eye but it works very well and isn't narrow.  The style is balcony which cuts nicely over my bust.  It's not full covering so allows a nice shelf of cleavage.  The straps are ribbed, which I love, and they're wide enough without looking frumpy.

I liken Marcie to Cleo's best selling Lucy.  The cup fitting is very similar with the same three sections and lace panel.  Where Lucy has flowers Marcie has spots which I love.  The centre bow also has the addition of a cute tiny button.  What's different in the bra structure is the band which continues around the whole bra beneath the under wiring, providing additional support to the front.  I think it makes it look a lot more attractive too.

I fell in love with Marcie ever since I first saw it online but I was wary about how it would fit considering some reviews I'd read.  My experience has been extremely positive which I'm relieved to report.  Something I had to do with my Cleo Lucy was amend the centre gore by stitching it closer together to fit my close set boobs.  I haven't needed to do this with Marcie which is just perfect.  The band is as I'd expect and the bra is just really good fitting; it looks good and feels great to wear.  I fully recommend you give this one a go!

Have you asked Santa for anything red this Christmas?  Or do you prefer another colour?

Becky x

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Wonderbra Haul of Fame Campaign - Part 2

Hopefully, if you're reading this post it means you've probably read the first of my Haul of Fame posts. If you haven't yet got the low down on the fantastic Wonderbra campaign surrounding the nifty new Decoder app, check out Part 1 post.

The media is going crazy right now over the buzz of the Decoder app.  Many people thought how odd for a lingerie brand to market themselves using a clothed model!  You could think that's strange until you see just what Decoder is all about: looking at an outfit and deciding which bra style is best suited to be worn underneath.

Wonderbra asked me to be an ambassador for the campaign and make up a series of outfits from my own wardrobe and pair with them the bras I'd wear underneath.  This is my second choice -

This time I opted for a smart evening look and wore a figure hugging strapless satin dress.  This is for those cocktail hours when showcasing your to-die-for curves.  You don't wear this kind of dress and not expect to be looked at so you've got to ensure you get the look right.  Absolutely no straps should be on show in this number!

For this look I didn't need to hesitate which bra to reach for, and I naturally chose the Ultimate Strapless Bra.

I went for the 32G in this style but again a 30G would have been best as the 32 was far too generous in the band.  The design is like nothing I've tried before, though.  Typically strapless bras look the same as a regular balconette minus the straps but Wonderbra went all out with their Ultimate Strapless and created this technologically advanced shape.  It looks odd but so works!  The hold is leant by the silicone strips but also due to the unique finger-like structure which cups and supports your boobs, keeping them where they should be.

Remember, you can also create your very own outfit and enter it into Wonderbra's Haul of Fame Facebook competition to win an amazing £1000 shopping spree and indispensable fashion advice from celebrity stylist Sophie Stevens.

In Part 3 I'll be sharing another of my outfits, further demonstrating the flexible Wonderbra range.

Becky x

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