Star In A Bra UK Top Ten – Charlotte Upton

It wouldn’t be Star In A Bra without interviews with our beautiful entrants. These take place at the photo shoot and it lets the public get a real insight into who they’re voting for – there’s only so much you can tell from a photo!

And with just a few days left to vote it made sense to post these fantastic interviews on our blog. Whether you can’t make up your mind on who to vote for, or have been waiting to hear what the girls have to say about their experiences, they’re finally here!

We start our interviews with the lovely Charlotte Upton…

Hi Charlotte! You know the drill by now, tell our readers all about you…

So I’m a northern gal with a varied history – I’ve got a background in dancing and singing (and yes, I can do the splits…helps me hit those high notes!) I tried the secretarial look for a while – how many of us wanted to be or had a girl (or boy) crush on Miss Money penny?! – and have now moved into Marketing, it helps me expend some of my creative juices. Outside of work I love the standard music, fashion, home cooked Sunday lunch, and of course time with my closest friends. I’m not a standard girlie girl and enjoy a beer with the boys and watching the rugby, however, I am very proud of my female attributes and I love to feel feminine, sassy and flirtatious, even if I don’t conform to the stereotypical girlie girl. I have 30HH boobies, melons, jugs, puppies or whatever you want to call them! I wear a juicy size 12 Knicky, knacky Noo’s – that’s what my mum used to call my knickers!

We’re going to have to start using some of those nicknames! Do you find it hard to find clothes and lingerie for your curves?

Yes, I do find it difficult to find lingerie and clothing that work for me. Not too long ago, I used to fib myself into thinking I was a 30FF and a size 8 and would try and squeeze into bra’s and clothes that didn’t fit! I had so many lumps and bumps underneath my clothes, all my tops were riding up and I felt so uncomfortable thinking I was going to pop out of my bra at any moment! I’ve now got to that point in my life where I’m embracing my curves and large boobies and enjoying buying a size 12 and a 30HH and feel great! It’s amazing how different you feel (and look) in a well-fitted bra, a positive attitude and simply being comfortable in your own body.

We couldn’t agree more, but trying to pretend you were a 30FF? Ouch! Why did you decide to enter the competition?

My sister and my step-mum had spotted the competition on Facebook and thought that with my curves and 30HH boobies, this would be a great opportunity. I couldn’t quite believe that I could enter a modelling competition and be my normal size 12, along with all my lumps and bumps! – It’s still not sunk in, but I’m so glad I entered!

Go sister and step Mum! How did your family react when you’d gotten through?

Well I thought I’d ask them personally…so here’s EXACTLY what they thought!

“Ohhhh, surprised but not shocked! Charlotte has a gorgeous curvaceous figure and she’s beautiful on the inside as well as the outside…She’s already a winner to us! Just proud she’s in the running… A great role model to her lil’ sis and hopefully all the beautiful curvy young girls out there!” – Step Mum

“Well….. I’ve always thought Char was a gorgeous girl with her beautiful curves and so this was a great opportunity to show them off.… I’m so proud that she has made it through to the final 10, and well deserved in my opinion. Char is definitely my Curvy Kate and would be a great advocate for the brand!” Pete – (Boyfriend, Promoter & Chauffeur)

“I’m proud of her…And happy for her too… One of the loveliest people I know (well I would say that wouldn’t I? Nonetheless it’s true), so enjoy the moment and go girl!” – Dad

And how did YOU react?”

Well I was at work at the time and had to force myself to get on with my work instead of refreshing the Facebook page every 10 seconds! When I saw I was in the final 10 I literally skipped and ran round the office waving my arms shouting “I did it….I did it… !” It was a sight, that’s for sure! But one of the best moments of my life!

Aw, that’s so lovely to hear! So how did you feel before and after the shoot?

So before the shoot I felt proud, positive, happy with myself, my image and my puppies… And now I’m just fit to burst!

Sounds like you’ve enjoyed yourself! What were the best and worst parts of the shoot?

For me the best part of the shoot was just being there, being part of it and feeling sexy…. Worst part? Having to get dressed and go home!

Well if that’s the worst part then we’re obviously doing something right! Everyone gets so used to hanging out in their smalls, at the end it’s like “really? I have to put CLOTHES on?!”. Do you have a favourite Curvy Kate set?

I absolutely love the ‘Tease me’ set – It’s so sexy and fun and makes you feel fabulous! (And that’s exactly what I want from my sets).

A personal favourite of mine! What do you think about companies like Curvy Kate looking to their customers for models?

It’s brilliant! Everyone is unique, and beauty comes in all shapes and sizes so no matter who you are or whether you a size 6 or 16, when you put on a bra you should feel proud of your curves and feel sexy… and that’s why the Curvy Kate brand is so fantastic because it gives you that energy and confidence to show them off and feel comfortable and happy with your own body. I think it’s incredible that the Curvy Kate gives real women this opportunity and I would hope that I could represent and epitomize the Curvy Kate values and its inspirational message!

Hear hear! How does it feel to be a part of the top ten?

Wow, wow and wow…very privileged indeed ! All the girls are gorgeous and all deserve to win… It’s such a fab competition with the focus being on curvy ladies… I guess we’re all role models for young girls so it doesn’t get to feel more important than that!

Here’s hoping you do all have a positive impact on the way women see themselves. What does it mean to you to be a part of a competition like this?

Words can’t quite describe how amazing I feel right now. I feel so proud, privileged and honoured to be part of this fab competition. It’s been an absolute dream and I’ve loved being a part of it. Making it into the Curvy Kate final 10 has really shown me to believe in myself and give anything a go! I feel like I could conquer the world right now and I’m determined to take this new found confidence into every part of my life. After all, we only have one life, so enjoy every moment!

And for you, what would be the best part of winning?

Just knowing that I’m modelling, modelling for a brand I believe in, that I’m happy to be part of and most of all, being able to just be me…and a new underwear drawer of course!

Always a perk of the job! Do you have any advice for people considering entering either next year, or to the American and Australian competitions?

If you are thinking about it, DO IT… Be proud and enter in the spirit of positivity…Love your curves and don’t be afraid to use them!

Nicely put! Just one last question, and I bet you’ll be glad to see the back of this one…why do you think you should win?

Because Curvy Kate works for me…and I’d love to work for Curvy Kate! Seriously though, this is a tough question…well, I’m a girl with a dream to model but I’ve never felt like I had the right figure or face so never had the confidence to put myself forward for anything. Curvy Kate is just perfect for me, I can be myself and love my body, and support all other gorgeous ladies out there to feel brilliant about theirs too! I would love to work with the Curvy Kate brand and tell the world about their wonderful positive message of being comfortable in your own skin and loving your body!

Good luck Charlotte!

To cast your vote, simply head over to the Curvy Kate Facebook page, and our Star In A Bra application…easy peasy!

Remember that unlike the top 30, you now only have ONE vote to use…so use it wisely!

Voting runs until midnight on Tuesday the 1st of May, so don’t leave it too late! And whilst you’re at it, why not convince all your Facebook friends to vote too? We’re sure the girls will appreciate it!