Author Archives: busts4justice

Campaign for HAH beauty

Yesterday’s post about the problematic phrase ‘real women‘ sparked a fascinating and challenging debate on Twitter about the language we use to describe – and categorise – women’s bodies. If we abandon the phrase ‘real’ women, what term do we … Continue reading

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The myth of the ‘real woman’

Ultimo have announced that a further seven women have joined their ‘real women’ campaign to model Ultimo, Miss Ultimo, and Ultimo Couture on ultimo.co.uk and in Debenhams stores. It’s got us thinking. While there’s no doubt this and other ‘real … Continue reading

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Bigger on the inside: TARDIS BRA

Doctor Who returns to our screens on Saturday, and we’re so ridiculously overexcited we couldn’t resist a gratuitous Who themed blog post. So, in honour of the eleventh and my second favourite Doctor (after Tom Baker, of course…), let us … Continue reading

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Some girls they like candy…: the joy of Hanky Panky

As if I needed any more lingerie habits to feed, on Saturday I was introduced by Amsterdam’s lovely Salon de Lingerie to luxury American knicker brand Hanky Panky. At £25-30/€30-35, it’s not your every day M&S mix-and-match, but on this … Continue reading

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Vote for your winner: Star in a Bra

Finally, after a week of behind-the-scenes teasers, Curvy Kate reveal the results of the 2011 Star in a Bra finalists’ photo shoot. You can vote for your winner by visiting their Facebook page here.  All of the girls look gorgeous, … Continue reading

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