The winner will be announced on the 26th April at 5pm 2011 on our website, Facebook and Twitter.

Plus, check out our Facebook and Twitter pages for the latest Easter egg location hints and clues.

We wish you the best of luck and a Happy Easter!                       

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we are holding a very special Mother’s Day Photo Competition on Facebook.

If you would like to enter, simply, ‘like’ our Facebook page then post pictures of your beautiful mother, images representative of motherhood, or pictures by mothers on our wall and the picture with the most amount of “likes” at precisely 5pm on 1st April wins a £30 Uppercup Gift Voucher! So get your pictures posted before then to have a chance to win!

If you enter, we wish you the best of luck and hope you all have a lovely Mother’s Day!

PRIZES:
FIRST: £100 to spend on Esbelt shapewear at uppercup.com
SECOND: £75 to spend on Esbelt shapewear at uppercup.com
THIRD: £50 to spend on Esbelt shapewear at uppercup.com

RULES:
You must include the following in your video:
· mention that you bought the product from uppercup.com
· mention that the product is Esbelt Shapewear
· make the video between 1-5 mins long
· use one of the following titles for your video:
1. Before and after wearing Esbelt shapewear
2. Comparing Esbelt and ordinary shapewear
3. Does Esbelt shapewear really work?
Please note that there should be no nudity in your video

HOW TO ENTER:
Simply upload your video to www.youtube.com and send us a link to your video via email (sales@uppercup.co.uk) along with your name, telephone number and email address.
If you have any questions or queries regarding this competition please do not hesitate to contact us.

Closing date for all entries is 31st December 2010. Winners will be announced in the New Year. You will be judged on video content and the number of views your video receives! Good Luck and Happy Filming!

One plus size model from Worcester is hoping to be an inspiration to other larger-proportioned girls who fancy a career on the catwalk.

Lucy Shropshall, who wears size 14 to 16, started her career as a model when she was a teenager and quickly developed a curvaceous figure. Unlike other models who struggle to keep their weight down, Lucy has embraced her curves and made a successful career for herself.

She has featured in Italy’s edition of Vogue and will shortly be modelling for a range of high street stores in Birmingham.

Read Lucy’s full story in Worcester News.

UpperCup offers a range of plus size lingerie, plus size swimwear and plus size shapewear at its online store.

There’s still time to snap up a bargain in our February special offer, too.

Make substantial savings on the Ulla range.

It’s been a good week for plus size models in the media, as size 16 girls have taken to the runway at London Fashion Week, while a leading highstreet chain has installed size 16 mannequins in its store.

Crystal Renn, a gorgeously curvaceous model from the USA, modelled a low-cut red dress by designer Mark Fast.

Meanwhile, a day earlier Debenhams debuted size 16 mannequins in its shops, aiming to show they offered a choice of clothing for a wide variety of women, while TV guru Tyra Banks has begun rolling out her search for America’s first top plus size model.

We at UpperCup think these are all great ideas and it’s nice to see plus size women being celebrated as the curvy, buxom beauties that they are. We still have a special offer running for blog readers to treat yourself to discounted products from the Ulla and Plie ranges. You could save up to 85% off the RRP!

By picking up some Plie shapewear or gorgeous Ulla lingerie, you’ll be ready to stage a fashion show of your own!

Just enter the code BGULLA or BGPLIE at the checkout to make your saving!

Save up to 85% on the luxurious Ulla range.

As promised last week, we have some very exciting special offers for UpperCup blog readers, to show how much we love you.

Everyone loves a spot of retail therapy, and buying some super sexy new lingerie is guaranteed to boost your spirits, even on a rainy February afternoon.

We have a special February offer on all in-stock products in the Ulla lingerie range. Ulla is a brand that’s particularly popular in the USA, and we’re sure you’ll agree is one of the most sumptuous plus-size lingerie ranges.

Made from the highest quality fabrics, Ulla combines extreme luxury with a high level of comfort. This sexy lingerie features exquisite detail, such as the fine Spanish embroidery on the Ulla Gracia Lace Thong.

Ulla Gracia Lace Thong.

UpperCup already offer substantial discounts on all Ulla products, but this month we are offering a further discount that could result in saving up to 85% off the RRP! We think you’ll agree that’s an offer not to be missed.

Just enter the code BGULLA at the checkout to make your saving!

But that’s not that only special offer we’ve got for you. We’re also offering our blog readers substantial discounts on the popular Plie Shapewear range.

The Plie Slimming Tube.

The Brazilian shapewear is ideal for getting an amazing figure for that special occasion. The range of bras, pants and full body control products, including the famous Plie Slimming Tube, will lift your bum, flatten your tummy and support your boobs, all the while feeling extremely comfortable because of their seam-free design.

UpperCup already offer a discount of up to 33% on all currently stocked Plie shapewear garments, but now blog readers can save a further 15% by entering a code at the checkout.

To make your saving on Plie products, just enter FBPLIE at the checkout when prompted.

We’ll have more special offers for blog readers very soon, so be sure to check back regularly. And when you’ve made your purchase, don’t forget to leave us some feedback – we love to hear from you!

Those codes again:

Save up to 85% on Ulla: BGULLA

Save a further 15% on Plie: BGPLIE

We can’t give you too many details just yet, but be sure to follow us on Twitter or Facebook to get your hands on these special deals!

In the meantime, a very happy Valentine’s Day to all of our customers from everyone at UpperCup.

The Masquerade Polka Plunge Bra.

Looking to spice up your love life with some sexy plus size lingerie but unsure where to start?

Never fear – follow the UpperCup guide to lingerie shopping and you’ll soon be kitted out with some gorgeous plus size underwear.

First and foremost, choose something you will actually want to wear. Be bold, be daring and be sensual, but make sure to be comfortable, too!  Sexy is all about the feeling and it’s hard to feel that way if you are uncomfortable.

Secondly, make sure you buy the correct size. That’s a comfort thing again and it may seem like stating the obvious, but it’s surprising how many women have bras that don’t fit them properly. Sensual plus size underwear designed for your size will accentuate your curves and make you look beautiful. Refer to the UpperCup sizing guide if you are unsure of what size you should be wearing, and be sure to check as sizes do vary between brands.

Bear these things in mind when you’re shopping and you’ll be well on your way to choosing the perfect sexy underwear to spice up your life.

Now, let’s look at some of the styles of spicy plus size lingerie available.

Basques are very sensual and guaranteed to set your partner’s heart aflutter. This Panache Venus basque is not only gorgeously detailed and super-sexy, but also offers superb shape and control.

The Gossard Tresor Camisole offers a subtler sensuality and has angelic undertones  – though how much of an angel you are when you wear it is up to you!

If you’re aiming for the “Wow!” factor, a plunge bra such as the Masquerade Polka Plunge Bra might be just what you’re looking for. It has a lush lace edge and daisy detailing on the straps and a pretty bow embellishment at the centre, plus a plunging neckline to really catch the eye.

Like basques, corsets are also a sure-fire sexy hit. This Esbelt Corset is very fashionable and also helps to hold your tummy in to ensure you feel your most sensual.

There are a huge range of plus size styles available online at UpperCup, so whatever you feel sexy in, you’re sure to find it here.

Aviana provide comfort and style.

Valentine’s Day is just a few sleeps away and we hope to hear the sound of a card or two dropping through the letterbox – accompanied by some tokens of affection (ie presents!) too.

Lots of men in-the-know are aware that some sensual lingerie makes the perfect present for their beloved – but they’re not quite so savvy when it comes to actually choosing the perfect underwear gift for their partner.

So here at UpperCup, we thought we’d offer the men out there a helping hand in choosing the perfect lingerie for the lady in your life.

First of all, size matters: if your beloved is a 40F cup she won’t thank you for buying a 36DD or 44J. If you don’t know her size make sure you double check before ordering. UpperCup offers a wide range of bra sizes, from DD to L cup – be sure to get your lady’s dimensions right.

Secondly, what’s her style? Does she love super-sexy lingerie, like the super-hot Princess Balconette Bra from Curvy Kate? Or would she prefer something elegant, such as Ulla’s Gracia bra?

If your lady is pregnant or nursing, she might find it harder to feel sexy as her body changes. But you can reassure her how lovely you think she is with something sensual from the Hot Milk nursing and maternity range.

When you want to get her something comfortable for everyday wear, the Aviana range has lots to offer, and manufactures bras in a wide range of sizes. Knowing what your partner would want to buy is the key to choosing a perfect lingerie gift.

Colour choice matters a lot too. If your lady wouldn’t be seen dead in red, that’s probably not the best choice. Luckily, many UpperCup products, including this shimmery range from Goddess, come in dark and light colours so you can choose the perfect match (take a look at the clothes she wears, to get an idea here!)

If you really can’t make up your mind, let your lovely lady have a look at the UpperCup website and she’ll be able to choose exactly what she wants. What’s more, there’s a great sale on at the moment, so you could have a very happy girl on your arm!

Feel sexy and heroic in a Curvy Kate bra.

Fans of curvaceous ladies are being challenged to get creative in a new writing contest for US publishers Accomplice Press.

The competition is running to coincide with the launch of the independent book publisher’s latest romance book line, fantastically named Curvalicious. These anthologies will feature love stories featuring confident, sexy plus size heroines, and have been designed to inspire confidence in their readers, featuring leading ladies that readers can relate to.

There are two categories of story being accepted for the competition: sweet and spicy, and two winning entries will be contracted and published.

Speaking to The First Reporter, DJ Alling of Accomplice Press said: “The leading terms to describe a heroine are slender, thin, lithe, small and tiny. I happen to know that men love women of all sizes. Sexy comes from within.”

We couldn’t agree more with that! Here at UpperCup, we know that if you feel sexy then you are sexy, and having some gorgeous plus size lingerie can make you feel very sexy indeed.

We have some incredibly sensual ranges in stock in time for Valentine’s Day, including some gorgeous bras and pants from Fantasie, Curvy Kate and Panache.

The creative writing competition opens on Valentine’s Day and runs until May 14 2010.

Read more about Curvalicious here

and enter the competition here.