By now you’ve probably seen our three lovely Model of the Month contestants and their magazine covers, all encouraging you to vote for your favourite. How beautiful do they look?!

And whilst here at Brastop we’ve done many shoots over the years, this was our first ever Model of the Month shoot, and we couldn’t have been more excited. Model of the Month is our exciting new competition where we want you, the Brastop customers, to model for us because we think we have some of the most beautiful, curvaceous customers in the entire world and we want to show you off to the world! And even though it’s a fairly new competition, you all seem to love the competition and we’re so grateful for all the support! We’d thought we’d give you a bit of insight into what goes on at a Brastop photoshoot as a thank you…

Sadly our August winner Emma  Eddy was too poorly to come to the shoot in October, please feel better soon Emma! She’ll be coming along to our next shoot so you’ll all be seeing her soon.

So on a very sunny but very cold day in October we descended on a beautiful house in Barnes, South London for a day of posing with July, September and October winners Amie Wilson, Charlotte Hodges and Kate Nolan. It’s so nice to finally meet the girls after a few emails here and then, and I was lucky enough to get to interview them…expect to hear all about their experiences very soon!

The houses we get to shoot in are absolutely beautiful and it’s hard to imagine that people actually live in them. I’m almost too scared to touch anything in case I break it, but we find that working in a house makes the whole experience a lot more relaxing. I’m not sure I’d be so confident strutting my stuff in my smalls in a house full of people, so well done to the girls for being so confident and comfortable. The houses we use I think always help to relax our contestants (and the Brastop team!) because after a while we all seem to forget what we’re really there for because we spend so much time hanging out like old friends. I’m probably making it seem like photo shoots are all work and no play but when you’re having that much fun it certainly doesn’t seem like work…

Imagine my surprise when I turn up to find the living room was looking a little…festive. Mistletoe above a roaring fire, and our very own Kimberley Bartlette wrapping some of the biggest boxes I’ve ever seen and singing a convincing version of  ’Santa Baby’…that’s right, it was Christmas at Brastop! It may have been two months too early, but we had our own miniature Christmas celebration with the girls – not a bad way to spend a Friday!

As with any of the shoot I always wonder how we get much work done, considering we spend most of the day drinking copious amounts of tea, stuffing ourselves stupid with sweets and cake and laughing way too much. Luckily our brilliant hair and makeup lady Tracy was there to make the girls look-extra stunning (not that they needed a help!) and Alison the photographer once again brought out the best in everyone with some beautiful photos. Getting pampered and having some professional photos taken (and all the extra goodies to boot!) – maybe I should enter!

The girls all got to model some Brastop favourites and looked amazing doing so,  keep an eye out on the Brastop website for some familiar faces to pop up. I’ve already spied all three beauties modelling on the site…have you?!

Another day, another Brastop shoot and I’m not alone in not wanting to leave at the end of the day. For anyone who thinks a photo shoot would be scary, we hope we’ve convinced you otherwise. We all know that they can be a pretty daunting prospect and that might put some people off from entering the competition but as you’ve hopefully realised by now they’re not at all terrifying…and anything but hard work!

To vote for your favourite cover girl, go to the Brastop Facebook page and cast your vote! Remember, you only get one vote, so choose wisely…

Thinking about entering? We hope so! Novembers competition ends on the 30th so get snapping!

Head on over to our Model of the Month page to read more about the competition.

With all the excitement over our first ever Brastop CoverGirl shoot it’s finally time again to announce another winner for the month of November… A big congratulations to Fiona Beck!

As the month’s go by it’s getting tougher and tougher to choose a winner as their are so many amazing entries that the panel of Brastop judges are constantly torn… But this month Fiona won over the votes as the most popular. She is the first winner who has done professional modelling in the past… although experience is not necessary to enter, models with experience are also welcome.

So Fiona tell us a little about yourself?

My name is Fiona Beck, I’m 22 years old and size 32E, I am from Huddersfield and I graduated earlier this year in Marketing and Advertising at Leeds Metropolitan University. I’m quite a girly girl and love shopping, socialising and a relaxing day at the spa… so I love all the prizes!

Don’t we all love shopping… just wish I had the money for it! How did you hear about the Model of the Month competition?

I was browsing online for some new lingerie and came across Brastop. It’s the first time I heard of Brastop so I went on to the site to see what I can get my hands on and I noticed the advert for the competition on the homepage.

I’m glad you came across the site, I guess the £100 to spend on Brastop will come in handy now! What made you decide to enter?

I saw the advert for the competition and thought why not? I’ll give it a go, I enjoyed the modelling jobs I did before and I love the look of Brastop and the range of products! I think there are too many adverts from lingerie companies using the typical smaller busted models and I think that it’s time to show a bit more variety!

We agree… variety is the spice of life! So how did you find out you won?

I was in town shopping with my mum and I got an email on my phone, when I read it I nearly choked on my Nando’s chicken! Ha.

Finding out is always seems to be at the most interesting times… but yours takes the cake or the chicken for that matter! lol  How do you feel now knowing you’ve won? Has it sunk in yet?

It felt great and it really made my day! I could not wait to go home and take a good look at Brastop Facebook page to see when it was announced…

Awww we’re glad to hear it made your day… Keep and eye on the Brastop website you should see your self on their too for the next few days. So how did your family react to you winning and having your photos online?

They were very pleased for me- my mum can’t wait until the photos go up! Somehow I don’t think I’ll be showing my dad the photos- can you imagine!? “oh hi dad, here’s a photo of me in a bra and knickers” …. Not so much!  I think he would try and embarrass me because he is that kind of dad!

It’s a bit tricky with dads. Are you nervous or looking forward to the professional photoshoot and makeover?

I’m really looking forward to it, I can’t wait to get pampered and get some nice photos done… I really enjoyed the shoot I did before but this will be good because I get to work with other girls and try new products on.

It’s always a great atmosphere working with more than one model… Are you nervous or looking forward to the overall competition ‘Be our CoverGirl’ Competition?

I’m so excited about it! I have always wanted to be on the cover of a magazine and it would be a great opportunity to represent the Brastop brand and everything it stands for.

I’m looking forward to it as well… it was a lot of fun on the first one, all the girls did brilliantly… no doubt you would too. So did you always celebrate your curves? or was it a struggle to love them from the start?

To be honest with you, growing up I have always been slim- then at around the age of 17 my boobs just came from nowhere, I think I went from C to an E over night!  I love my boobs, I think you have to embrace your figure the way it’s  meant to be- it’s the only way to be truly happy with yourself!

Very positive words there… but it is true it generally tends to take a big jump in sizes and one morning you wake up and it’s like wow where did these come from lol. I bet you can’t wait to recieve your prizes… Out of all the prizes which one are you mostly looking forward to…

I can’t wait to get them all but I think I’m mostly looking forward to the spa day. I love relaxing and looking after myself – I think it’s good to have some ‘me time’ once in a while!

It’s always good to have some ‘me time’ every now and then… well we hope you enjoy it… your prizes should be with you soon, just in time for the new year! It was lovely hearing from you and I look forward to meeting you in person at the Photoshoot! Be warned we eat a lot of crisps and cakes at these shoots and we laugh a lot too!

To enter the December Model of the Month competition please visit www.brastopmodels.co.uk… entry closes the last day of the month!

Rianna Fulham

Congratulations to Rianna Fulham for winning the Model of the Month competition for February! Rianna wowed the judges here at the Brastop HQ with her amazing curves and bubbly personally.

So Rianna, tell us a little about yourself?

I’m 18 and I’m a student at University, studying English and I love to have a laugh!

We love to have a laugh too! Is that what made you decided to enter?

No I entered because it’s something I’m keen to get involved in, a lot of friends suggested lingerie modelling so I found this and thought, why not!

How did you hear about the Model of the Month competition?

I was keen to do some lingerie modelling and found it via a google search

We think your just in the right place if you want to model in lingerie! How did you find out you won?

Via email.

Ah yes, my lovely ‘Congratulations you won’ e-mail lol. How do you feel now knowing you’ve won? Has it sunk in yet?

I’m really happy! I didn’t ever think I’d get chosen, I never really win anything haha!

How did your friends react to you winning and having your photos online?

My friends were happy for me!

Awww hopefully they join you next month lol Are you nervous or looking forward to the professional photoshoot and makeover?

Rianna Fulham

Looking forward to it, I’ve never had one done and I think I will love it.

I think you would too… It’s a lot of fun and there’s usually cake! Are you nervous or looking forward to the overall competition ‘Be our CoverGirl’ Competition?

I’m really excited for it. Its so nice knowing that I’ve been given a chance to do this, and I am no professional model and I don’t have a ‘perfect’ body. The fact I have been chosen is really great and I want to embrace it and make the most out of this experience!

It’s going to be even bigger this time as we will have a photo shoot with 6 girls (hopefully). So did you always celebrate your curves? or was it a struggle to love them from the start?

At first having big boobs was a bit annoying, they made me feel frumpy because in certain clothes they don’t look good. But, now I dress for my figure and I think you just have to flaunt what you’ve got!

Exactly, I think as soon as you learn to live with what you got then you would soon realise that flaunting what you got is the way forward hehe! So out of all the prizes you won which one are you mostly looking forward to…

The photoshoot, It would make me feel like a superstar!

If you had one wish to change anything about yourself what would it be and why?

Bodywise, I’d like to have a flatter stomach and big swooshy hair. Personality, probably my laziness.

Who is your curvy idol?

I like Kelly Brook, she has an amazing career as well as a great figure, and she is also a grounded woman, which is admirable.

What’s your life’s philosophy or what quote do you live by?

My favourite quote is ‘If you’ve got a hunchback, just throw some glitter on it honey and let’s go dancing!’ I absolutely love it, it embraces the notion of a free spirit which is definitely me.

You know what I’ve never heard that saying but I love it! lol What celebrity would you compare yourself to? Looks wise? Or aspire to be like?

Rianna Fulham

I think Kim kardashian has an amazing figure, hourglasses are fab! I love older movie stars, such as Sophia Loren. I love the pin-up era, curves were accentuated with

their style which I love!

We love the pin up era – where curves we really celebrated! Did you always wanted to model? And if yes did you always wanted to model in lingerie?

Yes I always have wanted to model, and I feel like lingerie would be the best for my figure as well as being fun!

Big congratualtions to Hannah Edwards for winning this month’s Model of the Month Competition, Hannah curvy finger and reason for entering stole the hearts of the judges.

Hannah Edwards

So Hannah tell us a little about yourself?

I’m 21; I work at my local recreation centre as a Receptionist & Lesiure assistant/sports coach. I am also a Zumba instructor and teach Zumbatomics for children as well as cheerleading. I have a beauty therapy background and like to do this in my spare time. I am a down to earth, caring and positive person, love to socialise and meet new people!

How did you hear about the Model of the Month competition?

I bought two sets of underwear from Brastop & saw the competition on the website.

What made you decide to enter?

I recently participated in the Miss Hampshire beauty pageant and didn’t place anywhere in the Top 8. It was fine as I didn’t expect to and I participated for the pure reason that I enjoy doing it.

After the competition I asked one of the judges for some feedback and points on what to improve on. The reply was simply that my height is an issue and I need to lose weight. I was disappointed but it made me more determined to wave the flag for curvier girls. I am not unhealthy or unfit; I exercise regularly and teach fitness classes!

We are so happy to hear you didn’t let their negative comment keep you down but encourgaed you to embrace your lovely curves even more… We are so happy you entered our competition. How did you find out you won?

I was just checking my emails and there it was – the email from Brastop informing me that I’d won! What a lovely surprise!

Hannah Edwards

We love giving surprises How do you feel now knowing you’ve won? Has it sunk in yet?

I was so excited when I read the email! Never won anything before I’m a very happy girlie! Thank you!

You’re more than welcome! How did your family react to you winning and having your photos online?

They’re very, very happy for me; they’re fine with my photos being online.

Are you nervous or looking forward to the professional photo shoot and makeover?

I’m looking forwards to the makeover & photoshoot. I can’t wait! It’s very exciting!!

I know it’s very exciting… we are only a few weeks away from the photo shoot, Remember to keep the 4th May free! So are you nervous or looking forward to the overall competition “Be our CoverGirl” Competition?

Again I’m looking forward to it; I’ll get nervous closer to the time but for now just winning “Model of the Month” has been amazing!

Hannah Edwards

Did you always celebrate your curves? Or was it a struggle to love them from the start?

I used to be very athletic in my teens. At least 5/6 days a week I would attend dance classes/gymnastics/horse riding and much more. As I got older, unfortunately I couldn’t fit it all in and soon I started to put weight on. I used to have a toned body but with age I went from being a small size 8/10 to now a 10/12. It was a big change for me. I initially found it hard but now I LOVE my curves – this is the way I am, and couldn’t be happier!

Exactly! You have to embrace your curves… so out of all the prizes you won which one are you mostly looking forward to?

It would have to be the makeover & photoshoot, after all this is the part I’ll enjoy most!!

Not long now, until we are all lounging in underwear eating cake! If you had one wish to change anything about yourself what would it be and why?

It would probably be my height.

Remember good things comes in small packages! Who is your curvy idol?

I love Mariah Carey; she’s just fabulous & classy.

What’s your life’s philosophy or what quote do you live by?

I’m a fond believer in “The Secret” it’s all based on your thoughts & how you look at things in life – You can’t live a positive life, with a negative mind

We love that quote… think I’ll add all the interview quotes to my wall What celebrity would you compare yourself to? Looks wise? Or aspire to be like?

Charlotte Church is a down to earth lady; she’s always been in the spotlight for her weight/figure and always remained a strong character. She seems to have a nice personality which I think is very important in life. She’s also very natural too!

Did you always wanted to model? And if yes did you always wanted to model in lingerie?

Yes, I have always wanted to model. I love being infront on the camera, creating different looks/themes/emotion through photos and Yes, I have always wanted to model lingerie.

Thanks again for entering Hannah, we look forward to meeting you at the photo shoot very soon… get practising your poses girls!

Congratulations to one of our new Models… Ghalia K, who won the May Model of the Month competition. We love finding girls of all shapes and sizes to model for us, and we think no one looks better in our lingerie than our own lovely customers! We caught up with Ghalia to find out how she’s been celebrating her well-deserved win…

Hi Ghalia, why don’t you tell us a little about yourself?

My name’s Ghalia, I’m a student at Lancaster university, and am studying marketing

How did you hear about the Model of the Month competition?

I had a look at the site, due to Groupon, and then had a look around

I thought it sounded like fun, and would love to win the prizes!
We can’t think of a better reason to enter – we all love free underwear! How did you find out you won?

I got an email informing me of it!
How do you feel now knowing you’ve won? Has it sunk in yet?

Not really, it’s still a little surreal, but feels awesome!

How did your family react to you winning and having your photos online?

My mum was a little wary at first, but she’s come around now, and is proud of me!

Are you nervous or looking forward to the professional photo shoot and makeover?

Yes!! But it should be good fun, and I can’t wait to have a professional make over!

Are you nervous or looking forward to the overall competition ‘Be our CoverGirl’ Competition?

I’m a little nervous as it will be my peers judging me, and the photos will be on Facebook, but there’s nothing like a little competition to enliven the exam period!

Did you always celebrate your curves? or was it a struggle to love them from the start?

It was a struggle really, everyone loves the idea of big boobs, but actually having them is another matter! I’m lucky in the sense that mine are not too big, so I don’t suffer from any health problems, but I do find it hard to find clothes that fit my top half and my waist!

I think that’s something that we can all identify with – at least lingerie shopping is a little bit easier thanks to Brastop! Out of all the prizes you won which one are you mostly looking forward to…

I love the £100 for brastop! I love buying bras, especially if they fit well, so I can’t wait to choose some!

If you had one wish to change anything about yourself what would it be and why?

Probably a more toned stomach, and then good metabolism to keep it going!

Who is your curvy idol?

Kim Kardashian, because even though she gets stick in the press, she’s got an awesome figure, and she doesn’t try and hide it!

We love her, too! What’s your life’s philosophy or what quote do you live by?

Live every day to the fullest, and do something that scares you every day! I find it helps me to make the most of everything, and appreciate the little things that matter!

Wise words indeed. What celebrity would you compare yourself to or aspire to be like?

Looks wise I’m not too sure, I’d love to say a mix between Vanessa Hudgens and Selena Gomez, I love them! But I don’t look too much like them, they are gorgeous naturally!

Did you always wanted to model? And if yes did you always wanted to model in lingerie?

I hadn’t really thought about it, but it does sound like good fun!

Congratulations to Ghalia for winning – could it be you next month? Enter today!

Congratulations to our latest Model of the Month winner Kirsten White (34G)  from South Yorkshire. She loves lingerie brand Wonderbra and sees Kourtney Kardashian as her curvy idol.

We caught up with Kirsten to find out how she’s been celebrating her well-deserved win and what inspired her to enter the Model of the Month competition.

1. Congratulations Kirsten! Please tell us a little about yourself

I’m a typical girly with a passion for clothes, shoes and looking good!

I was crowned Miss South Yorkshire Popularity 2011 and was placed in Miss England Semi Finals 2011 to represent my region. I’m 20 years young and am living life to the fullest!

2. Fabulous achievements! So how did you hear about the Model of the Month competition?

I heard about the Model of the Month competition through entering the Curvy Kate Star in a Bra competition.

3. What made you decide to enter the competition?

Everything is worth a shot and it’s exciting to know you could be considered to represent Brastop and other curvaceous girls in a respectable professional manner.

4. Agreed, we’re happy to have you on-board! So how did you find out you won?

I received an email explaining what I had won! I’m sure the office was wondering what was up at first when I squealed with excitement!

5. Squeal! What an amazing feeling it must be to have won. Has it sunk in yet?

I feel proud and honoured. I couldn’t be more thankful for the votes as I am positive there was tough competition!!

6. How did your family react to you winning and having your photos online?

They were happy and proud of me. Modelling is something I have always wanted to do but never felt confident enough to pursue it. I have had family support me all the way. When I told them the news they were very, very happy for me and showed all their workmates my photos!

7. Are you nervous or looking forward to the professional photo shoot and makeover? Nervous? No way! Words cannot explain how excited I am!

8. That’s great to hear! Are you nervous or looking forward to the “Be our CoverGirl” part of the competition?

I’m excited and also content with what I have already achieved. I’m so happy to have got to this stage, it’s a wonderful feeling – I’m still not over it!

9. So looking back, did you always celebrate your curves or was it a struggle to love them from the start?

When I first realised I had a bigger bust and hips than the other girls at school I felt a bit intimidated because I felt different! Growing up you see people change and see that everyone has a different body shape. There is no need to put yourself down or have doubts about yourself because you are beautiful no matter what size you are!

10. Exactly! Everyone is beautiful regardless of size or shape. So out of all the prizes you won which one are you mostly looking forward to?

I’m looking forward to the photoshoot! Definitely going to be wearing some of the WONDERFUL prizes I have won from Brastop. HAPPY!

11) You’ll have a lovely time with our other curvy winners! If you had one wish to change anything about yourself, what would it be and why?

I would change my hair… I would love to have long luxurious blonde hair but then again I love being a brunette.

12) I’m sure you’d look fabulous no matter what hair colour! Do you have a curvy idol?

Kim Kardashian. I mean she is literally GORGEOUS!

13) We would certainly agree! Do you live by a philosophy or quote?  

I live by the quote: “God will never put you through anything you can’t handle.” It gives me belief that I can work through the tough times and there are rewards in life to look forward to.

14) What celebrity would you compare yourself to? Looks wise? Or aspire to be like?

I’ve been told I look like Kate Middleton but I highly doubt that. I haven’t bagged myself a Prince yet anyway!

15) Did you always wanted to model? And if yes did you always wanted to model in lingerie?

I’ve always wanted to model especially after I became more confident with my curves. I see people in magazines with all different shapes and sizes and would love to have people looking at me modelling clothes and think “I can look like that” or “that would suit me beautifully” and be inspired.

Congratulations to Kirsten for winning – could it be you next month? Enter today!

Congratulations to our latest Model of the Month winner Eleanor Blackham (30GG)  from Portsmouth.

She loves lingerie brand Freya and sees Kelly Brook as her curvy idol.

We caught up with Eleanor to find out how she’s been celebrating her well-deserved win and what inspired her to enter the Model of the Month competition.

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1)   Congratulations Eleanor,  tell us a little about yourself

My name is Eleanor, I am 26 and I live in Southsea with my boyfriend.

2) Southsea’s lovely. How did you hear about the Model of the Month competition?

I saw it advertised on the website and thought it was a really great idea.

3) So what made you decide to enter?

I just thought, “why not?” It would be great fun and a huge confidence boost if I was successful.

4) Definitely the approach to take! How did you find out you won?

I was on a day out in London and my phoned bleeped to let me know I had an email – it was from brastop!

5) How do you feel now knowing you’ve won? Has it sunk in yet?

I am really excited as I have never entered a competition like this before. I am very flattered.

6) How did your family react to you winning and having your photos online?

I think they are a little amused but are very proud – especially my mum.

7) That’s lovely to hear! Are you nervous or looking forward to the professional photo shoot and makeover?

I am REALLY looking forward to it – not really sure what to expect but it sounds like an ideal girly day.

8) Our past winners loved it. Are you nervous or looking forward to the overall competition ‘Be our CoverGirl’ Competition?

I am quite nervous but looking forward to it nonetheless.

9) Did you always celebrate your curves or was it a struggle to love them from the start?

I would like to say “yes” but I struggled with my curves during my teen years.
I am really enjoying them these days though, and feel much more comfortable in my own skin.

10) You should, you are gorgeous! Out of all the prizes which one are you mostly looking forward to?

ALL OF IT!

11) Excellent! So if you could change anything about yourself what would it be and why?

I wish I was a better cook and had slighter longer legs!

12) Finally, who is your curvy idol?

For years I have thought that Kelly Brook epitomised curvy glamour as she looks so comfortable with herself and looks so stylish and classy.

13) We love Kelly here at Brastop HQ! What’s your life’s philosophy or what quote do you live by?

“Nothing lasts forever”. It can be applied to everything and can help put things into perspective.

14) What celebrity would you compare yourself to – looks wise or aspire to be like?

Everyone says I am a dead ringer for Anna Paquin but I really aspire to be like Rachel Khoo she is a really cool girl and I love her style.

15) Rachel’s brilliant on her show! So did you always wanted to model, and in lingerie?

I think every girl wants to be a model at some point in their lives and it doesn’t get more glamorous or impressive than lingerie modelling – So yes!

Thanks for speaking to us Eleanor, congratulations and good luck for the overall “Be our Cover Girl” competition!

Congratulations to our latest Model of the Month winner Gina Godfrey (30DD) from Hampshire.

She loves lingerie brand Freya and sees Mia Tyler as her curvy idol.

We caught up with Gina to find out how she’s been celebrating her well-deserved win and what inspired her to enter the Model of th
e Month competition.

1) Congratulations Gina! Tell us a little about yourself.

My name is Gina, I’m 20 and I am a receptionist and trying to work as a model. I am a hip hop dancer too but I prefer punk rock to hip hop music!

2) Must be a fab workout! So how did you hear about the Model of the Month competition?
I saw a post on the Brastop Facebook page and decided to enter.

3) So what made you decide to enter the competition? 

Two reasons: I want to be a model and I love lingerie!

4) Two very good reasons! How did you find out you won?
I found out via email at work, it was hard to get back to it after reading that email!

5 How do you feel now knowing you’ve won? Has it sunk in yet?

I feel so happy, it won’t sink in until the night before the shoot and then I probably won’t sleep much!

6) How did your family react to you winning and having your photos online?

My little sister was happy and asked me how I find out about these competitions because I am on a bit of a winning streak at the moment. It’s so weird, but I’m not complaining! Mum and Dad don’t know because they are on holiday but they will be happy for me because they know I’d like to model!

7) It’s great to have family on board! Are you nervous or looking forward to the professional photo shoot and makeover?

Looking forward to it, I will be nervous the night before but once I get there and start talking to everyone I’ll be buzzing again and thinking about what poses to do.

8) The ‘shoot will be lovely I’m sure! Are you nervous or looking forward to the overall “Be our CoverGirl” competition?

Very much looking forward to this – winning that would just be, just oh..my…god!

9) Did you always celebrate your curves or was it a struggle to love them from the start?

I used to get teased for being flat chested and then when I turned 15, I finally got my boobs! I was so happy so I always celebrated my curves yes!

10) Out of all the prizes you won which one are you mostly looking forward to?

The photo-shoot and the chance of winning the CoverGirl title that would be so incredible to win!

11) If you had one wish to change anything about yourself what would it be and why? 

I’d change my skin because I get eczema and dry skin.

12) Who is your curvy idol?

Mia Tyler – she’s curvy, tattooed and her dad is a rock star, ’nuff said!

13) Mia’s a brilliant idol, and daughter of the American Idol! What’s your life’s philosophy or what quote do you live by?

Stand for something or you’ll fall for anything. Smile and be yourself even if some people find you crazy or weird someone else out there will love it!

14) Which celebrity would you compare yourself to, looks wise, or aspire to be like?

I get told I look like Anne Hathaway quite a lot oh and Liv Tyler. Pale and interesting is a good thing! I aspire to be like Zooey Deschanel, she is so bubbly, happy and she has good taste in dresses and nail art.

15) Did you always want to model, and in lingerie?

I actually wanted to be a dancer but when I got some pictures done for a portfolio people were interested in me more as a model than a dancer. So I gave it a go and decided I really like it. I would like to model lingerie but I think I’d need bigger boobs to be model for famous brands!

Thanks for speaking to us Gina, congratulations and good luck for the overall “Be our Cover Girl” competition!

It was only a matter of time…we couldn’t resist one of the biggest social media crazes for much longer…the Brastop team may as well have their phones glued to their hands, so it was inevitable we’d sign up to Instagram, right?

And with our next Model of the Month photo shoot happening tomorrow it seemed about time we jumped on the band wagon and got snapping!

We couldn’t be easier to find – just search for Brastop and give us a follow!

We want to give you a behind the scenes peek at the world of Brastop, so expect the usual flurry of pictures of cake, but this time with added lingerie. AND our beautiful models. If that’s not reason to sign up and follow us, we don’t know what is.

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So here she is – our beautiful cover girl winner – Eleanor Blackham!

Hi Ellie! So, lets start these as we always do…with you telling the readers all about you! 

I live by the sea in a nice flat overlooking a car park. One day, when my dreams are fulfilled, I hope to have a garden so I can have a cat and grow my own vegetables. I really hope that makes me sound cool as I think it does.

Don’t worry it does, you’re talking to a girl who has two cats and grows all sorts in her garden! What bra size do you wear?

A 28/30GG.

That’s my size too, bra twins! Why did you decide to enter the competition?

Entering Model of the Month was a no-brainer for me; I thought the competition looked really POSITIVE and lots of fun – and having never done anything like this before, I felt it would be a good time to be BRAVE and challenge myself.

We’re bet you’re glad you took on that challenge now. How was the photo shoot for you?

The photo shoot was even better than I hoped. I loved meeting the other girls who were all lovely, as well as the super cool Brastop team (and of course Alison, the famous photographer!) I wont be forgetting that day in a hurry.

Well, you know, we ARE super cool! Do you have a favourite brand at Brastop?

At the moment I am really liking Curvy Kate due to their colourful and cheeky designs.

Good choice! Are you confident with your lovely curves and body? We know not everyone is…

I am probably like every other girl in that my body confidence can change from day to day. But on the whole this is the best I have ever felt about myself and I am really loving that.

Well that’s good to hear. What were the best and worst parts about the shoot?

The best part of the photo shoot was the amazing eyelashes the makeup lady put on me and feeling confidence sore! And the worst part was when it was all over and journeying home in the rain.

If the worst part was the rain then we’re obviously doing something right! Any advice for future Model of the Month hopefuls?

 My advice would be – just make sure this is something you really want to do as lots of people will see the pictures – but if you are sure then smile lots in the photos.

And just one last question! You may hate me for it though…why should people vote for you?

People should vote for me because if they do I will pay them a fiver (I’m joking.) To be perfectly honest, it would mean a lot to me to win the competition. I know I don’t look like a typical model but, here is my chance to be on the cover of a magazine and show the world I feel proud of my body.

It’s day seven of our Advent Calender and of course that means another bra with 30% off.

But this time we have not only another bargain, but a brand new style on offer too…

Say hello to the Megan by Flirtelle!

This beauty – modelled by our stunning latest Model of the Month winner Ellie – is a brand spanking new addition to Flirtelle! and Brastop. Flirtelle! is Brastop’s very own brand and whilst we’re used to seeing delicate florals, this sleek new design has decided to shake things up. The classic cut of the bra is predominantly black, but features sheer half cups with deep blue and purple detailing – very sultry! I can’t wait to try this one…expect a review soon!

And, as is the case with our Advent Calender, this bra comes with 30% off, meaning it will cost you just £13.27. But, to make the deal even sweeter, with our extra 15% off you can grab it for just £11.28!

Remember, all Advent offers last just 24 hours and only whilst stock lasts, so hurry!

Come back tomorrow to see which bra day 8 brings!

We’d like to welcome out newest Model of the Month model Melody Carraro from London.

Melody applied for the second time to our model competition and we just could not say no… the decision gets harder and harder every month with all our fantastic entrants and we would like to encourage everyone to keep applying because we look at every new entry with fresh eyes.

Melody Carraro

Now let’s pass it over to Melody to tell us a little more about herself. So Melody tell us a little about yourself

I am currently studying History, and have Italian parents, so I can speak it & am amazing at cooking!

Wow we might have to get you speaking some Italian to us at the photo-shoot! How did you hear about the Competition and what made you decide to enter? 

I heard about the competition through a friend and they convinced me to enter, however I just wanted to prove how anyone can have a beautiful curvy figure, no matter what age or size.

We definitely agree with that! How did you find out you won and has it sunk in yet? 

I found our via e-mail and it hasn’t quite sunk in yet!

How did your family react to you winning and having your photos on line? we know it can be a bit of a tricky subject for some?

They were all very pleased and quite excited for me.

Great! So Are you nervous or looking forward to the photo-shoot and over CoverGirl competition? 

I am not too nervous at all, quite excited! I would love to be the overall CoverGirl for Brastop!

Did you always celebrate your curves or has it been a struggle? 

It was a struggle to love my curves at first, especially with buying bikinis and lingerie that would not fit, but now I try to embrace them

Well you’re in the right place for buying those garments Out of all the prizes which ones are you looking forward to? 

Definitely getting some new bikinis & the photo shoot, the behind the scene’s images always looks like everyone is having so much fun.

We definitely do! If you had one wish to change anything about yourself what would it be? 

Perhaps to have smaller thighs!

We love your tights and you should too! Who would you say your curvy idol is? 

Kelly Brooke.

Gotta love Kelly! What’s your life’s philosophy or what quote do you live by?

It takes 30 muscles to frown and only 2 to smile

I love that and it’s also very true! What celebrity would you compare yourself to? Looks wise? Or aspire to be like?

Angelina Jolie is one of my favourite idols, as well as Sofia Vergara

Did you always want to model? And if yes did you always wanted to model in lingerie? 

Yes, I have always wanted to model, as well as in lingerie!

Thanks for taking your time to let us know a little more about you, we look forward to meeting you in person at the next photo-shoot!

If you would like to model of Brastop, don’t be shy… we choose a new model every month and we are looking for all shapes and sizes! Visit www.brastopmodels.co.uk to enter!

We’d like to welcome out newest Model of the Month model Madalina from London.

The decision gets harder and harder every month with all our fantastic entrants and we would like to encourage everyone to keep applying because we look at every new entry with fresh eyes!

1) Congratulations Madalina! Please tell us a little about yourself.

I’m Madalina from Romania! I finished Physics and here in London I work in Centre Support for a serviced offices company. I love traveling, shopping, theatre and going out with my friends.

2) How did you hear about the Model of the Month competition? 

I always buy my bras from Brastop so I get an email with all the updates. There I read about the competition and how to apply.

3) What made you decide to enter?

My friends always said to me that I should try it, so one day I gave it a go!

4) How did you find out you won?

I received an email from you saying that I’d won!

5) How do you feel now knowing you’ve won? Has it sunk in yet?

I still can’t believe it! Me? Yippee!

6) It’s great to have you on board! How did your family react to you winning and having your photos online?

My family doesn’t know it yet but they always supported me and respected my decisions.

7) Are you nervous or looking forward to the professional photo shoot and makeover?

A bit of both… But I am looking forward to it.

8) It’s always a fabulous day of pampering! What about the “Be our CoverGirl” competition?

I’m very nervous…

9) Did you always celebrate your curves or was it a struggle from the start? 

In my family all the women have curves so I always loved my curves.

10) That’s lovely to hear! Out of all the prizes you won which one are you mostly looking forward to?

To be honest the £100 from Brastop – I have my eyes on some gorgeous items!

11) A shopping spree’s always great fun! If you had one wish to change anything about yourself what would it be and why?

To be totally honest I am happy with the way that I look but if I have to change anything I would like a flat tummy.

12) Who is your curvy idol?

I love Scarlett Johansson and I like Kelly Brooke as well.

13) They’re two inspirational ladies! What quote do you live by?

Smile! You never know when someone will fall in love with your smile.

14) What celebrity would you compare yourself to or aspire to be like?

I like Scarlett Johansson

15) Did you always want to model? And if yes did you always wanted to model in lingerie?

I think every little girl goes thru their mum’s make up and wardrobe and pretend to be on a catwalk. I always wanted to try it!

Thank you for taking your time to let us know a little more about you, we look forward to meeting you at the next photo-shoot!

If you would like to model of Brastop, don’t be shy… we choose a new model every month and we are looking for all shapes and sizes!

Visit www.brastopmodels.co.uk to enter!

On Friday last week we spent the day in West London, on set for another photo shoot. After a weekend of video editing and excitement, we’re finally able to open voting for our latest CoverGirl competition! And how beautiful do our models look?!

We spent a busy day with Chloe Onyx, Victoria Duncan, Josie Pyke and Nerima Wandera, getting snap happy with the girls as they modeled an array of Brastop lingerie (which you can now see on the website, who will you spot first?) all in the name of becoming the next Brastop CoverGirl.

If you want to see your favourite model on the front cover of FULLSTOP magazine then it’s time to get voting! The model with the most amount of votes wins and we’ve created our very own app to make it as easy as possible.

All you have to do is decide on your favourite model and her magazine cover image (easier said than done!), click vote and you’re done! You can share your choice to get your friends, family and loved ones on Facebook to vote as well – the more the merrier. And with video interviews and product shots, there’s more than enough to help you decide who you use your one and only vote on.

Just head on over to our CoverGirl app on Facebook to help decide who will win the latest competition.

Voting ends at MIDNIGHT on the 27th of August, just a week today! So don’t leave it too long before you cast your precious vote, our models need you!

Stay tuned here on the blog this week for interviews, videos, behind the scenes, offers and more. Aren’t we good to you?

We’re not entirely sure how it’s been a week since the CoverGirl shoot…Time goes quickly when you’re rallying for votes and editing YouTube videos!

We headed out on a not-so-bright but definitely early day, battling the rain and the commuters to get to our location – a beautiful house in West London. When we stopped gawping at how stunning the house was (and how we’ll never be able to afford to love somewhere as amazing), it was time to set up. Not before a round of tea and croissants, mind!

And our shoot came with an in-house assistant. Say hello to Bertie!

He did a very important job of being super cute, whilst barking at the door every time a model showed up, which was helpful considering we were probably talking too loudly and singing along to Justin Timberlake far too much to hear the door bell go.

As soon as our beautiful models arrived, they went straight into the very talented hands of Tracy and Charlie, our hair and make-up artists. It’s the perfect time for us to stick the kettle on (again), rifle through all the lingerie to decide what our models will be working their magic in, and pester Charlie and Tracy with a million questions about how to get the perfect smokey eye or how Velcro rollers ACTUALLY work.

With the girls all dressed up and ready to go, it’s all hands on deck as we somehow managed to balance taking a million and one photos with video interviews. Luckily for us we have a brilliant film crew on hand, led by our web designer Jorge, looking professional as ever, with his younger brother James.

Have you watched the video interviews yet? They’re a great way to help you decide who to vote for, so head on over to the Brastop YouTube channel or come back to the blog tomorrow to hear what the girls have to say about modelling for Brastop! We managed to find yet another beautiful bedroom to act as our backdrop, and armed with all sorts of questions, it was time for Becky to get to know our models a little better…

Now don’t get us wrong, photo shoots are hard work; we are on our feet all day and have to keep the kettle constantly boiling for a never ending stream of tea, coffee and in Kim’s case, hot chocolate! But that’s not to say they’re not fun. OK, they’re a LOT of fun. When we’re not running around like headless chickens, weighed down with bras and matching knickers a-plenty, we’re having way too much fun. And luckily for us, the models aren’t too adverse to a break from all that posing!

It’s not all fun and games – we’re not really sure how our models managed to stand in heels all day long but we’re sure you’ll agree, they all looked fantastic doing it. The pictures came out perfectly and we couldn’t be happier with them. And although we too were longing for a sit down and yet another cup of tea, we were very sad that the day was quickly coming to an end, how would we get through the day without pillow fights and bowls and bowls of Haribo sweets?!

Finally the sun came out, which was perfect for our finishing shot. But not before the girls took full advantage of the play area in the garden…

Before we knew it, the day was over and we were all packed up for the day. Time always feels like it goes super quickly at photo shoots; one minute we’re jumping on a trampoline and the next we’re at home editing shots and getting everything ready for the voting. Thank you to everyone involved in the day, here’s to the next one!

Have you cast your vote yet?

Don’t leave it too long – voting ends at midnight on the 27th of August , so head on over to the Facebook page to get voting!

Liked our behind the scenes shots? There are plenty more to be seen over on our Facebook page, a whole album to have a look through, enjoy!

We’re not entirely sure how it’s been a week since the CoverGirl shoot…Time goes quickly when you’re rallying for votes and editing YouTube videos!

We headed out on a not-so-bright but definitely early day, battling the rain and the commuters to get to our location – a beautiful house in West London. When we stopped gawping at how stunning the house was (and how we’ll never be able to afford to love somewhere as amazing), it was time to set up. Not before a round of tea and croissants, mind!

And our shoot came with an in-house assistant. Say hello to Bertie!

He did a very important job of being super cute, whilst barking at the door every time a model showed up, which was helpful considering we were probably talking too loudly and singing along to Justin Timberlake far too much to hear the door bell go.

As soon as our beautiful models arrived, they went straight into the very talented hands of Tracy and Charlie, our hair and make-up artists. It’s the perfect time for us to stick the kettle on (again), rifle through all the lingerie to decide what our models will be working their magic in, and pester Charlie and Tracy with a million questions about how to get the perfect smokey eye or how Velcro rollers ACTUALLY work.

With the girls all dressed up and ready to go, it’s all hands on deck as we somehow managed to balance taking a million and one photos with video interviews. Luckily for us we have a brilliant film crew on hand, led by our web designer Jorge, looking professional as ever, with his younger brother James.

Have you watched the video interviews yet? They’re a great way to help you decide who to vote for, so head on over to the Brastop YouTube channel or come back to the blog tomorrow to hear what the girls have to say about modelling for Brastop! We managed to find yet another beautiful bedroom to act as our backdrop, and armed with all sorts of questions, it was time for Becky to get to know our models a little better…

Now don’t get us wrong, photo shoots are hard work; we are on our feet all day and have to keep the kettle constantly boiling for a never ending stream of tea, coffee and in Kim’s case, hot chocolate! But that’s not to say they’re not fun. OK, they’re a LOT of fun. When we’re not running around like headless chickens, weighed down with bras and matching knickers a-plenty, we’re having way too much fun. And luckily for us, the models aren’t too adverse to a break from all that posing!

It’s not all fun and games – we’re not really sure how our models managed to stand in heels all day long but we’re sure you’ll agree, they all looked fantastic doing it. The pictures came out perfectly and we couldn’t be happier with them. And although we too were longing for a sit down and yet another cup of tea, we were very sad that the day was quickly coming to an end, how would we get through the day without pillow fights and bowls and bowls of Haribo sweets?!

Finally the sun came out, which was perfect for our finishing shot. But not before the girls took full advantage of the play area in the garden…

Before we knew it, the day was over and we were all packed up for the day. Time always feels like it goes super quickly at photo shoots; one minute we’re jumping on a trampoline and the next we’re at home editing shots and getting everything ready for the voting. Thank you to everyone involved in the day, here’s to the next one!

Have you cast your vote yet?

Don’t leave it too long – voting ends at midnight on the 27th of August , so head on over to the Facebook page to get voting!

Liked our behind the scenes shots? There are plenty more to be seen over on our Facebook page, a whole album to have a look through, enjoy!

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