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Hey lovely readers, Happy 2013! *blows kisses*

I hope you’ve all recovered from the festivities and all its glory!

There’s good news and then there’s great news! The good news is, the celebration of curves joyfully continues….the great news is, Curvy Kate have begun a worldwide revolution which sees women around the globe championing their curves! Curvy Kate is taking over!

Curvy Kate have merged their existing Facebook pages for the New Year, bringing together Curvy Kate USA, Curvy Kate Australia and Curvy Kate France with the original Curvy Kate Facebook page, which now sees over 41,000 fans!

Curvy Kate’s Star in a Bra competition runs mainly on Facebook which means the next contest will be even bigger and better as it will globally reach tens of thousands. If you didn’t know already, there are also popular design competitions Curvy Kate run on Facebook, handing the power over to you!

Don’t miss out of any curvy goodness so remember to ‘like’ the Curvy Kate Facebook page and follow Curvy Kate on Twitter! We would definitely love to hear where in the world you are embracing those curves!

I have fallen head over heels for Robyn Rhodes Jewellery! Can you blame me? Take a look on their website, at the beautiful pieces they produce!

Robyn Rhodes is an innovative jewellery designer whose range includes uniquely designed earrings, necklaces, rings, bracelets as well as stunning bridal jewellery that will keep everyone’s eyes fixed on you.

The brand was launched in 2001 and has since been creating exclusively designed jewellery inspired by the fusion of stone and chain.

One lucky winner (who I envy already) will be getting their hands on some Robyn Rhodes Jewellery, a brand worn by Hollywood’s elite including Jessica Elba, Penelope Cruz, Eva Longoria-Parker, Scarlett Johansson – to name a few.

To enter and win click here!

The phenomenal Beverley Hills based hairstylist Jose Eber is giving away, to one of our special competition winners, a quality professional Infrared Blowdryer!

The winner will undoubtedly make heads turn after grabbing a hold of this infrared blowdryer from one of the most recognised names in hair styling. Great product benefits include; a wide and narrow nozzle attachment for greater styling, an innovative infrared light which helps decrease drying time as well as a lifetime product warranty.

Why not check out some of our favourite hairstyles on our Pintrest page!

To enter the ‘Have a Curvy Christmas!’ competition and win click here!

Bare Necessities is the largest online speciality retailer of intimate apparel and underwear, stocking items for both women and men. Everything from bras, shape wear, nightwear, sexy lingerie to swimwear and boxers.

$100 voucher to spend on Bare Necessities is the fantastic prize the winner of today’s competition will receive – Pretty cool prize if you ask me!

Need to get a hold of some gorgeous Curvy Kate lingerie? Look no further…. Bare Necessities is a Curvy Kate retailer so go ahead and get Curvy this Christmas!

To enter the competition and grab this fab prize click here!

Skyn Iceland provides “Solutions for Stressed Skin” sourcing natural ingredients from Iceland and the Arctic region. Wonderful botanicals like Butterfly Bush, Arctic Cloudberry Seed Oil, Arctic Thyme as well as one of the purest waters in the world, Glacial water being included in the products.

This skincare brand is offering today’s Curvy Kate competition winner, a Quench Kit which includes:

• Icelandic Relief Eye Pen with Biospheric Complex 0.14 oz
• Pure Cloud Cleanser with Biospheric Complex 1.0 US fl oz
• Arctic Hydrating Balm with Cryo-Protective Complex0.5 US fl oz
• Oxygen Infusion Night Cream with Biospheric Complex 0.5 US oz

Skyn Iceland – What a refreshing brand!

I know after all my Christmas partying my skin will be in need of some TLC!

To enter the Christmas competition and be in with a chance to win click here!

In my opinion, you can never have too many cosmetics, that’s why I think it’s fantastic that LASplash Cosmetics are giving $80 to the winner of today’s ‘Have a Curvy Christmas!‘ competition! Fancy that!

LASplash Cosmetics will have you sorted with a variety of products for eyes, lips, face, nails and even beauty tools and accessories. What I love about the site is the Application and Tips section shown under each product, it’s always nice to get advice from professionals on makeup.

Remember the more you share with your friends on Facebook, the more chance you will have at winning! Share 10 or more times and you will gain 1 more entry! Just like that!

Jane Marvel is giving the winner of today’s competition, an opportunity to pick a bag out of an amazing selection of totes and handbags. I can imagine the winner being spoilt for choice with this one!

The brand produces fun, fashionable and fast bags for all occasions.

There is a handbag I love called Leslie Flapover which is also a crossbody, so it’s perfect for workwear to nightwear, with a choice of prints; Leopard, Lattice, Pantone Stripe or Zebra. The prize winner can choose this same bag and also receive a Gift Set of 3 Cosmetics bags or alternatively choose one of the below:

• Reversible Market tote in Medallion Black and White
• Market tote in Leopard, Lattice, Pantone Stripe or Zebra
• A Hanging Cosmetic Bag in Sunshine Giant and Double Cosmetic Bag in Sunshine Giant and Flat cosmetic bag in sunshine giant
• Michelle Hobo in Leopard, Lattice, Pantone Stripe or Zebra

I’m a bit of a bag-a-holic so this prize is very desirable especially as a Christmas gift. Hmm I may have to send the links to my boyfriend as part of my ever-growing Christmas wishlist!

Hurry you have until midnight to enter and win! Click here!

Today’s winning prize is a Digital Curling Iron from Thairapy 365. The product defies traditional curling irons by setting the stage with an innovative design that delivers natural looking curls.

Curls and waves can be a winner with Christmas parties and all the upcoming festive celebrations so this is  a timely prize, I’m sure.

FYI, there are some great vlogs on Youtube giving tips and advice on using this hairstyling tool – a good product to check out!

To enter competition and win click here!

Booty Parlor is one of America’s premier sexy lifestyle brands, producing a range of products to equip a woman to look sexy and feel desired.

The winner of today’s competition will win a complete Kissaholic Aphrodisiac Lip Gloss collection (that’s 6 lip glosses + 1 breath mist) and a Flirty Little Secret Firming Cream with Pheromones. Not only that but also a copy of Dana B. Myers’ book – “The Official Booty Parlor Mojo Makeover: Four Weeks to a Sexier You“.

It’s time to get even sexier girls!

To enter and win click here!

Simply Be are offering the winner of today’s competition a free item from Glamorosa!

The wonderful Glamorsa brand provides a voluptuous range and has been designed to fit the bigger bust. Excellent for us Curvy Kate girls!

The products are shaped with an underbust band that gives a comfortable and flattering fit. The Curvy Kate Smoothie bra will fit amazingly well under the Glamorosa Jersey Voluptuous Fit dress – a dress that caught my eye as I browsed the collections. I absolutely love The Smoothie bra from Curvy Kate and I think it’s great that finally, there is a smooth bra that goes up to a J cup!

Click here to enter and win!

‘TAKE A RISK’ // ‘LIVE FREE OR DIE’ // ‘BREAK A LEG’

Okay, I’m not just shouting out random phrases!  I’m just excited about this cosmetic brand and prize….so much so, I have already selected out the names of the lip glosses I would love to have as part of my lip gloss obsession…. I mean collection!

Haughty Cosmetics are offering a pack of Lip Glosses and a Make Up Brush set (retail value $190) to one lucky winner.

To enter the ‘Have a Curvy Christmas’ competition click here to be in with a chance!

Check them out now! They stock a variety of Perfect Finish Lip Glosses as well as quality make up brushes.

The chosen winner of Curvy Kate’s Christmas competition, will be all geared up for those upcoming festive parties!

Pucker up ladies!!

Last week first ever US Star in a Bra winner Krista Cousins embarked on her first ever trade show: Curve NY. We caught up with Krista to hear about her first ever job as Curvy Kate ambassador, and how she’s faring as America’s Bra Star!

Hi Krista, we heard you stole the show at Curve NY! How has your Star in a Bra journey fared so far?

It’s been great! Very exciting but still a bit unreal that sometimes I wonder if the excitement will ever wear off (I hope not!?) It’s been less than two months since I’ve won so really I’m eager to see what’s to come…

What’s the best thing about being a Bra Star?

The best thing is that my body type is appreciated and not ridiculed as in some other modeling. Also it’s so cool to really represent and stand for something, I’m sort of a symbol in that way and it makes me feel proud. Also everyone at Curvy Kate is superbly nice sometimes I wonder if they are robots with personalities programmed to “nice”!

How did it feel when you saw yourself in your Star in a Bra pics online and/or the catalogue?

I was so nervous and swore up and down that the pictures didn’t look like me at all! However I finally “opened my eyes” so to speak and it was so cool especially when I saw myself in a huge (maybe 10ft?) banner.

How was your first trade show? Can you tell us a bit about it?

It was exhausting and fun! The trade show was a lingerie and swimwear expo where companies showcase their goods to buyers to carry them in their stores (so hopefully more Curvy Kate in stores all over the USA!). It was no contest in that our booth was best looking and I’m definitely not just saying that. Imagine walking into an expo and seeing a booth covered in pink and purple ribbons, colorful flowers, pretty glass beads, it would definitely catch your eye. My role, of course, was the model! In order to give the best representation possible of the lingerie and swimwear, the client gets to look through the brochures, touch samples and also I would come out and model each item in the catalogue with each page turn. It was very fun but obviously not easy at first being in heels and constantly changing (I embarrassingly came out with my underwear insides out 3 times) but I really got the hang of it and everyone even the clients were laid back and nice to talk to.

Would you say that a correct fitting bra has affected you?

Definitely! Since it hasnt been too long since I won and I’ve been busy, I have been wearing bras that aren’t the right fit but when I was wearing the Curvy Kate sets I felt much better and it reminded me of how good it feels to wear the proper fit, even your posture is better!

How does it feel to be a role model for curvy girls in your country and worldwide?

Awesome! A woman in Australia contacted me through my blog asking for advice on taking her pictures to get noticed by the judges and I stressed the importance of being yourself and not trying to look super sexy or something like that but rather tap into her true self and she made it to the top 20! I’m so proud of her. Anyway, it makes me feel great because I want more girls to be ok with being themselves, it devastates me to hear them tear themselves apart: personalities, bodies and all. I want them to stop blaming themselves for who they are but instead become confident in blaming the media and clothing manufacturers for not celebrating their normal, natural and healthy bodies.

Are you looking forward to your next Curvy Kate shoot?

A thousand times YES! I’ve never been to Europe and London is such an intriguing city. I might try to stay a little extra to explore. I’m super nervous to model along side Sophie, Laura and Lauren etc. as they are so stunning!

Which are your favourite sets from the upcoming Autumn/Winter 2012 collection?

Obviously Entice, I’ve said it so many times but I really love it! I also am excited about Smoothie coming out as its a great everyday bra and works so well with everything you own but still isn’t boring. Ive also got my eyes on Gia in red and blush, still suitable for every day but very pretty and different.

Can you tell us three random facts about you?

1. I’m a huge nerd! I love video games, cartoons, the internet, school, comics etc
2. I love to dress in costume and never buy costumes but rather make my own for most halloweens, it’s my specialty.
3. When I was a kid I would only eat cereal with warm milk.

What message would you give girls who wanted to apply next year?

As cliche as it sounds- be yourself! Being a Curvy Kate girl is about sticking to your guns, smiles all around and accepting who you are. Be confident in your beauty and ignore anyone who tells you otherwise. Just look at yourself and who you want to be and the judges and the public will see that too! Even if you don’t make it, you’ve proven to yourself what you can do and your opportunity will never be over as long as you keep believing in your beautiful self!

We couldn’t agree more, Krista! We can’t wait to see you in London.