Ann Summers Swimwear 2012 collection doesn’t feature too many styles, but those available are fun. Expect gold foil finishes, push-up cups, ruffle details, lace up detailing, animal prints, sexy cuts and you won’t be disappointed.

When it comes to lingerie, Ann Summers signature is instant boob jobs miracle bras that enhance and curve the ‘twins’. The 2012 swimwear collection features two variations of this style. The animal print swimsuit (on the left) sells at £28.00 (the bra) and £14.00 (the brief). If you like golden rhinestones, you will for sure enjoy this version. If you’re a fan of classic colors, like myself, take a loot at the black set that sells at the same price. For cleavage control, the pads are removable.

If you’re not afraid of tanning with stripes, then you can think of adding a monokini style swimsuit to your summer collection. The special detail about this style is, according to Ann Summers, the microbead technology incorporated in the cups fabrics that offers a boost of two cup sizes. For me, it’s the sexy cuts.

Ann Summers Swimwear 2012 collection has 2 options for fans of the classic style. First is the Monaco Swimsuit (£38.00), flattering and confidence inspiring. The second option is the Sorento top, a vintage cut with funny pink ruffles on the finishes and lace up detailing. (Unfortunately, the brief available in their offer is different from the version from the above photo).

If you’re wearing a larger cup size, take a look at the moulded bikini tops from the Miami or the Rio sets. Especially the Rio style is available right up to a G-cup.

Ann Summers is a UK based brand, but they can ship their products worldwide. If you like anything from their collection, distance is not a problem anymore.

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Is your lingerie style more Marilyn Monroe or Natalie Portman?

Ladies of the world, read on to discover your movie lingerie style.

Image: Juliana Dacoregio

Moulin Rouge

The Moulin Rouge lady spends a significant amount of her money on underwear. She goes for burlesque style and loves the bold sex-appeal of Parisian glamour. Basically, she flaunts what she’s got!

Her corsets and basques become outerwear on her wild nights out, and she spends as much time shopping for underwear as she does for her glamorous shoes and hosiery.

What’s in your lingerie drawer? Silk corsets, lace, velvet, stockings, basques, garters and fishnets

Moulin Rouge colours: Black, red, deep purple, scarlet, hot pink and plenty of sparkle!

Bridget Jones’ Diary

The Bridget Jones girl has two lingerie extremes.

She owns a raunchy set of stockings and suspenders for when she really wants to impress her man. But, when it comes to wearing ball gowns and going to business do’s, she prefers to hold it all in with some heavy-duty shape wear.
Sexy and curvaceous, the Bridget Jones girl can be naughty or nice, depending on the occasion!

What’s in your lingerie drawer? Comfy pants, lycra shapewear, and the one set of stockings and suspenders for those sexy special occasions.

Bridget Jones’ Diary Colours: White, cream, peach and black. OOo! And was that a flash of red??

Image: Jezebel

Some Like It Hot

Ladies with vintage taste and classic style fit into this category. They go for silky, sexy numbers that could easily have featured in any of the classic 50’s movies. Non-believers in padded bras and enhancement, these girls love what they’ve got and accentuate their assets to the max.

What’s in your lingerie drawer? Babydoll nighties, sheer fabrics, vintage stocking and suspender sets, chemises, silk underwear and embroidered lace.

Some Like It Hot Colours: Black, virginal white and rose pink.

Image: Tiffany Terry

GI Jane

These no-nonsense ladies are too busy working on their gorgeous bodies to give lingerie too much thought. They choose practical underwear for support and comfort so that they can get on with their busy, active lives. Gorgeous bums mean that thongs aren’t a problem either, and when GI Jane girls are out on the town, this is their underwear of choice.

This lady pays more attention to choosing flattering swimwear and jogging tops than lingerie, but has a tasteful selection of more expensive items for when she’s dressed to impress.

What’s in your lingerie drawer? Cotton T-shirt bras and matching pants, sports bras, thongs, girl boxers and a few pairs of lacy boy-shorts. And at the back of the drawer? A couple of tasteful sets that show off your well-toned body.

GI Jane colours: Grey, blue, white, black, yellow and green

Garden State

This indie classic proved to girls all over the world that there aint nothin’ wrong with a bit of mismatched underwear! Granted, Natalie Portman would look good in a potato sack, but she looks extra good in her quirky mismatched undies.

Garden State girls look cute and sexy in their lovely pants and mismatched sets. They love patterned cotton briefs and don’t bother buying expensive sexy lingerie. They’re not into frilly and would rather have a pair of pants with their favourite animal printed on them than wear something uncomfortable for the sake of looking sexy.

Their indie boys love their style, but don’t complain when the occasional bit of black lace is whipped out!

What’s in your lingerie drawer? Novelty pants, cute prints, bows, buttons, girl-boxers, cotton sets and pyjamas.

Garden State’s colours: Rainbow! Anything goes

Which movie lingerie style best describes you? Or are you in a different class entirely?

A smooth combination between a demi and a balconette, the Indulgence Bra features a 3-panel cup to provide natural shape and comfort, without any bulky pads. The thick satin and lace give the bra a textured look, and make it appropriate under any type of fabric. The simple design means that this bra will look neat and smooth under all your dresses or blouses.

With Julianna Rae bras, the pleasure of wearing silk lingerie must not be disturbed by uncomfortable wires. The fit is extremely important. That is why the underwire size in the Indulgence bra depends on the bra size, same as the back wings size and the straps size. The straps are widely set apart, so you can feel comfortable to wear it with wide-necked and scoop neck tops.

Julianna Rae is one of the ecoconscious designers, and she is famous for selecting her fabrics carefully. Taking care of the beautiful Indulgence silk bra is easy, but remember that it’s hand washable and you should avoid wringing it. The silk is delicate, but if you take care of it the right way, this is a bra you can wear for hundreds of times.

Incredibly comfortable and figure-flattering, the  Julianna Rae Indulgence bra  is the way to go if you want to look your best in a luxurious silk bra. Choose it in wisteria, ink charcoal, pearl, pearl ink or ink color. All are equally elegant and beautiful.

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Before indulging in this giveaway, allow me to make a short recap about Brulee Lingerie and our experience with this luxury lingerie brand at Guilty-Pleasures.org. Brulee is a New York City based luxury lingerie and loungewear brand, specialized in creating handcraft lingerie from the finest silk, chiffon, cotton and jersey. We were introduced to Kristian Giambi and her amazing work in 2010. We needed only a few minutes to be seduced by her craftsmanship and become a fan forever.

Starting 2010, we’ve featured all the Brulee collections. If you want to discover Brulee through our eyes, I recommend reading the latest posts on the SS12 bridal range, bras and briefs sets and the slips and teddies collection.

And now, about the giveaway!

From all their beautiful ranges, Brulee offers to 3 winners one delicate Stella Teddy each. The Stella Teddy is a $174 silk marvel with open back in v-shape, embellished with crustal buttons and featuring adjustable straps. It comes in sizes from XS to L, in 5 different colors*.

*The colors be offered based on the brand’s current inventory levels and the winner’s sizes.

This is how you can enter the contest, but be sure to leave a comment with what you did.

Mandatory entry is to Follow Brulee on Facebook.

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When I say lingerie magnetic, I mean literally magnetic. Forget about the classic hooks for bras. The Lingerie Dement Collections feature magnets to secure panties and bras, under any clothes you decide to wear. According to the website, they stay in place when you need them, and open up easily when you want them.

Who is behind Lingerie Dement?

That would be the French stylist Laetitia Schlumberger, corset maker (slash) dress maker (slash) fashion stylist (slash) teacher at dutch fashion academies (slash) designer genius. She started her own company in 2004, and launched this lingerie line in 2006. Smart girl.

Do you want to know about fabrics?

For the 2012 and 2011 collections, the designer used a mixed of luxury fabrics, from French lace to stretch satin, stretch tulle, stretch crepe, and stretch jacquard. Most of the sets are adorned with cute bows on the side of the panties and in front of the bra, to camouflage the “magnetism” of the lingerie delicately.

What sizes do they have in stock?

Petite figures will be extremely happy to hear that Lingerie Dement was created for small-cups, up to D cup, and most of their collections feature varied colorful and delicate lingerie to satisfy their cravings. The rest of us can be tempted by delicate culottes, or tantalizing swimsuits that are available in Medium and Large sizes too.

Where do they sell Lingerie Dement and how much does it cost?

Don’t be surprised to find Lingerie Dement in US (at GREGORY’S boutiques), in France (try http://www.jollia.fr) and in UK (at SELFRIDGES). You can also purchase the entire collection at Lingerie Dement E-Shop.

At their e-shop, a full bra and brief set costs around $220 (175€), briefs are sold at $100 (75€) a piece, and a swimsuit at $185 (140€).

Do you want to try something fun?

Then you should go to this page and play around with the 2012 Swimsuit collection and different glasses styles.

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Not only For these reasons, mothers deserve to be celebrated as “queens” every day of their life, but especially on Mother’s Day.  You can offer your mother a day at a SPA, a simple ‘I love you, mom!!’, a flowers bouquet, a dinner at her favorite restaurant, or something beautiful for herself. She will appreciate everything you do for her because mothers love unconditionally.

If you need some help to choose a feminine and cozy gift for your mothers this year, you may find some inspiration from my favorite lingerie related treats.

Bra & Brief Sets

A woman’s breasts go through a series of transformations during and after pregnancy and that’s why most mothers need supportive bras. A supportive bra can be also pretty, not just comfortable. On my favorite supportive bras list is Prima Donna, which, although a little more expensive, it’s worth the money. You can also buy beautiful sets from Elomi, or HOT Milk  and Cake Lingerie (for new moms). My top resource for gift bras is Linda’s Online and HerRoom. 

Elomi Caitlyn ($55 Bra & $28 Brief )            HOT Milk Maternity 

Prima Donna Madison ($110 Bra & $49 Brief)

Offer Available At cakelingerie.com & Stockists

If you are not sure what bra size your mother needs, look through the next suggestions.

You may also find useful: Mother’s Day Lingerie Gift Guide. 10 Ideas You Should Not Miss

Chemises

A sleek, relaxed-fitting chemise can make a woman’s sleep sweet. This is a theory I’ve tested on my own, and it works every time. You can buy anything with microfiber, cotton, stretch and satin. For shopping places, I recommend Freshpair, Bare Necessities and Figleaves. They have beautiful chemises in stock, and some at a very good price (see my selections below).

Vanity Fair ($24)      Carole Hochman ($78)     HOT Milk ($70)

Robes & Kimonos

My favorite loungewear is the kimono. It feels so good to drink my morning coffee  while wearing my beautiful Natori robe. Or to read a favorite book on the couch on Sunday afternoons. In my mind, robes and kimonos are synonyms with relaxation and femininity, and a mother needs that too. Go with smooth and cool fabric, like jersey or satin. Natori kimonos are expensive, but they make a beautiful and special gift. Josie Natori has a few attractive wraps in stock, and at a good price. See also the Blush Lingerie silk kimonos that feature elegant sheer lace, designs specially created for Mother’s Day.

Josie Natori ($50)                    Love & Dream ($139)

Natori ($275)                                        Blush Lingerie ($88)

Colourful PJs

Mothers tend to wake up very early and go to bed late at late, because they always have some work to do. While cute PJs with butterflies, flowers or dogs are fun, a mother needs a more elegant style to inspire her for lazy Sundays or late Saturday mornings. You can find beautiful pajamas for you mom at HerRoom or Josie Natori, and at a very good price.

Natori Indochine ($78)   Josie Natori Magnolia ($88)       Natori Away ($160)

This year, Mother’s Day will be celebrated on May 13. I and my sister are plannig to buy my mom the Natori Magnolia pajama, and take her out on a special theater & dinner night. What are your plans for Mother’s Day?

One advantage of Social Media is that it brings together people with similar interests from all over the world. We like that and that’s why we’ve created a Pinterest account, a Tumblr blog and a Google + page, additional to the Twitter and Facebook accounts we’ve had since we started the blog.

Even if it’s not just a little time consuming to be on all these social media accounts, we like it because we meet daily with amazing people that “tell” beautiful lingerie stories and we want to share them with our fans and readers.

If you enjoy spending time on these social networks, we’d love to connect with you. Drop us a comment with your accounts.

A few weeks ago we shared with you the bras and panties novelties from the Parfait by Affinitas SS12 collection. This line is specifically created to serve full-busted women, and it completes its purpose with a wide range of options.

The SS12 collections include also trendy slips, camisoles, bustiers and a bridal range. I’ve compiled some of my favorite looks in the photos below.

All the looks are listed on their website. I would love to know what your favorite styles and colors from the SS12 collection are. Leave me a comment below.

Affinitas can be purchased at retailers worldwide, including online at HerRoom, BareNecessites, Lingerie.com, LindasOnline, Freshpair.com and a few other e-shops.

Now for the best part of this post: the GIVEAWAY!

You can (always) trust our recommendations, but you can’t feel how beautiful and comfortable lingerie is until you try it. Having this in mind, we’ve partnered with Affinitas to offer 3 lucky winners 3 different bra & hipster sets from the SS12 collection (yes, this is free lingerie). We will select the 3 winners and the prize for each through random.org The winner will choose the size and color from the available models.

The retail price of each set is around $60. Group photo of the prizes is below (see also Pinterest).

There are many ways to enter the contest, just be sure to leave a comment with what you did.

Mandatory entry is to Follow Affinitas on Facebook.

You can win extra entries (up to 6!), if you do (or already have done) the following:

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The giveaway is open to US residents only.

The contest ends on May 6, midnight PDT. The winners will be announced on this page on May 7. Good luck, ladies!

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The contest is officially closed. These are the lucky entries:

Winner 1: Kris Kaminski, Prize 2 (the IDA push-up and thong)

Winner 2: William Cruse, Prize 1 (the Carolyn Push-Up and hipster)

Winner 3: Susan Chester, Prize 3 (the Taylor Push-up and thong) @ptowngirl25

Congratulations to the winners and thank you for your comments. We’ll do our best to offer you more free Affinitas Intimates lingerie, and soon.

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As a natural D cup woman, I’ve never felt the need to ‘boost’ my cleavage to dramatic heights. In fact, I like people to look me in the eyes during a conversation and not be distracted by my natural given gifts (except my wisdom, of course). However, this doesn’t mean I don’t enjoy highlighting my strengths. On the contrary, I like my breasts to look firm, lifted and separated, under any outfit I wear. No matter how much I exercise, I know I couldn’t achieve my favorite boobs look without my enhancing bras.

Either you are like me, and you need a bra style to lift your cleavage enough to highlight it, or you want to add one or two sizes to ‘the twins’, the 10 enhancing bras styles selected for this post will inspire you for your next shopping session.

Remember! The enhancing bra you search for makes you feel good inside and out, strengthens your confidence, conceals flaws, offers support and, most important of all, is comfortable.

Style 1. The Padded Bra

see Just Peachy Figleaves padded bra

When I want to increase my bust size under a tight fitting tailored top or dress, I choose a padded bra.  This bra’s cups can be light, medium or heavy padded with cotton, fiberfill, foam, gel, silicon or water (see also Style 10). For a naturally looking silhouette, the pads should be thicker at the base and diminish smoothly to the top.

Tips: If you prefer ‘tuning’ your bras and swimsuits on your own, or you need to offset slightly asymmetrical breasts, you can purchase shape-enhancing pads (also known as “cookies”) separately.

Style 2. The Push up Bra

try Affinitas Intimates                     and  Simone Perele push up bras

I choose a push up bra when I want to create the mirage of a larger bust under a v-neck blouse or dress. Push up bras also have padding, but this style is specifically designed to redirect the breast tissue toward the center, thus creating cleavage. Push-ups are popular among petite and average sizes, but full busted women should choose them too.

 Tips:  The perfect cleavage is firm and curved. Boobs should not spill over when walking or moving.

 Style 3. The Demi Cup Bra

try Agent Provocateur demi bra                              or Aubade demi bra

see full figure demi bras from Elomi                                               or Curvy Kate 

Usually preferred by petite and average sizes, this bra style can enhance the cleavage and transform it into a luscious appearance by exposing the top half of the breast.  The good news is that full figure women can wear it too, even if the demi style for large cups is not a true demi cup bra, but more of a mix between a demi and a balconette bra. Wear this style under anything, but if you’re in the mood for  a voluptuous outfit, be sure the demi bra will look beautiful under square and scoop neck tops, evening gowns or cocktail dresses.

Tips: Watch out for the double boob. Boobs should not spill over the top of the bra and create a bulge that shows through the fabric.

Style 4. The Balconette Bra

try out Fayreform balconnette bra                  or Cake Lingerie maternity bra

My most loved and worn bras are my balconettes. Balconettes generally cover one half to three fourths of a full cup, just a little more than demi bras. The cups should end just below where the “twins” raise to create the uplifting effect and cleavage, and they should include a little padding for the fullness effect. With this style, the straps are set wider apart than with the rest of the bras and, because it reveals a wide area of the chest, the balcony bra goes perfectly with wide-necked and scoop neck tops.

Tips: Any woman, in any stage of her life, should have at least one balconette bra in her wardrobe.

Style 5. The Plunge Bra

try Ritratti                                   or Huit 

When I have a daring top that I don’t want to spoil the view with cup or center gore with, the plunge bra helps me show what I want to and hide what I need to. A plunge bra always has a deep front silhouette,  narrow center bridge and angle cups. Some models include little padding, others none at all. 

Tips: Choose the bra with a balanced combination of shaping and cleavage. If you’ve never bought a plunge bra and you are unsure what fits you best,  ask a bra fitter advice.

Style 6. The Deep Plunge Bra

view Fashion Forms deep plunge bra                  or Hips and Curves U Plunge Bra

Because of the aesthetic nature dangers, the deep V plunging neckline is not easy to pull off. Yet, if you are like me and you dare to experiment a sexier effect from time to time to be the center of attention, you can rely on the deep plunge bra. I enjoy wearing mine with a low-cut neckline cocktail dress or evening gown. The bra shapes and lifts the boobs naturally with the support of medium padded cups. The side boning supports the bust and helps to keep the “twins” firm and uplift (just as we want them).

Tips: This bra’s style straps are convertible, but don’t wear it strapless! Choose Style 9 for a strapless bra.

Style 7. The Plunging Bra with Convertible Straps

see Va Bien convertible plunge bra        and Wondebra convertible plunge bra

Ever since I discovered the convertible plunging bra, I’ve been rocking my asymmetric party dresses. Suitable for all cup sizes, this multipurpose bra can be worn with all those clothes you’ve been hiding in the closet and that you love so much: tops, tanks, racer backs, halters, bandeaus, halter neck dresses with low back cuts or plunging dresses. The convertible bra has different places on the cups and the band that can be used to hook the straps in any way desired,  while the boobs stay uplift and firm in all the possible positions.

Tips: “One of the things we look for in a convertible is versatility. Think of a style of top, any style, and the Multiplunge must be up to it”, Petra Bellejambes in the Convertible Test Drive Bra Reviews.

Style 8. The Strapless Bra

try Wondebra strapless lace                            or Elomi strapless bra

The definition of the strapless bra is obvious, but finding the right one that enhances the bust is more difficult than you can image. As my friend, Petra, wrote in her strapless bras review, how can we make sure the bra doesn’t slip? The answer: buy a genuine bra, with deep underwires that stay in place and provide support and boning under arms and/or in the cups.

Tips: The fit is critical!  If you’re wearing a band that’s too big then you’ll never get the support you need, plus you’ll be tugging all night – which is neither comfortable NOR sexy! Ali Cudby, Bra Fit Expert, www.fabfoundations.com

Style 9. The Backless and/or Adhesive Bra

                         Bra fit experts recommend Fashion Forms                                  and NurBra

I’ve always admired the movie stars who can effortlessly wear deep plunge backless dresses and radiate, but I’ve never dared to try this dress style myself. Recently, bra fit expert Ali Cudby made me reconsider my position.  In an interview for TypeF, Ali Cudby says “silicone is ideal when you have a dress and needs a bra that can do the impossible, go backless, strapless and plunge — all at the same time.” I would have never imagined that an adhesive backless bra can do so much, and so well. Yet, I stand enlightened.

Tips: Bra fit experts, Ali Cudby and Linda’s The Bra Lady, recommend NurBra, Fashion Forms or Braza backless adhesives bras.

Style 10. The Water or Gel Plunge Push Up Bra

test Wonderbra gel push-up bra      or  Fashion Forms water padded bra

I’ve decided to list separately innovative bras like water and gel plunge push up bras because they are recommended by specialists as the  best non-surgical, breast enhancing system for petite sized women (sounds painless, right?). Their innovative padding system offers a more comfortable and natural uplift than the standard fiberfill pads because the water and gel inserts imitate the feel and movement of our breasts smoothly.

Tips: Choose the bra with seamless cups and sides for a smooth look under dresses or tops.

I want to end this article by expressing my deepest appreciation for all the women who, throughout the bra history, have innovated bras and found the answer to the most concerning problems of fit and comfort. Thank you for the balconette bras, the plunge bras, the push-up bras and the deep plunge bras. I don’t know what I would be able to wear if I didn’t have them in my wardrobe.

Just for fun, see What Your Bra Says About You

What about you? What is your favorite enhancing style and how much padding do you like in your bra?

Temperatures are rising as fast as gas prices and our summer dressing habits change to accommodate. Flowing skirts and skimpy tops, less leg and more arm on view, cool and comfy, easy and breezy looks are the order of the day for most summery days. Most days anyhow. There are a few days, more eventful days ahead on my calendar where my outfit will be more fitted, where I will be dressing with a little more structure, style and all around oomph. Big event days where  little extra care with the underdressing will be required to whittle the waist, banish the belly, boost the butt and other good things. Your calendar too I bet. Please read on to find out how you can win a Miraclesuit that will help you shape your summer events expertly.

Today, I am reviewing 2 Bodybriefers from Miraclesuit that are perfect matches for 2 matchless dresses from my go-to shop for contemporary twists on timeless style, Ann Taylor. Miraclesuit is a part of the Cupid Intimates family, and smart sister of TC Intimates, a brand I reviewed here on Guilty Pleasures recently. Miraclesuit promises to help women look 10lbs lighter in 10 minutes. Took me just 2 minutes to get the effect and is certain to help the investment in my new dresses pay off for many happy hours.

First up, underneath a color-dappled sheath ready for the outdoor wedding, I recommend the Real Smooth® Torsette Bodybriefer. This BYOB (bring your own bra) smoother/shaper focuses on a couple of problem areas and brings a whole lot of comfy to the party too. The fierce Tactel inner layer shapes the belly and waist smartly while the nylon/eslastine outer layer provides a silken surface for the dress to fit on and glide about easily. There is a surprising amount of shaping provided by a garment with so little weight to it. And comfort too provided by a sensibly finished, cotton lined, adjustable hook and eye clasp gusset. Silicon grip at leg openings that keep everything in place. I rehearsed the bouquet-catch leap, and nothing budged an inch. Go ahead, throw your hands in the air, and don’t worry about things going all thong down there.

The high back style sits neatly over top of your most flattering bra, smooths back fat out and has the perfect silhouette for the classic sheath dress. Wonderful wicking, cooling comfort and sexy shaping. Step in and step out.

Next up, for a big milestone birthday party I will be celebrating later this month (won’t say which one but it rhymes with nifty) I am counting on Miraclesuit to help me lose 10 years and 10 lbs. in 10 minutes which should help me feel better about the next 10 years ahead.

Beneath a breathless, tight bodice, strapless lace number (that I must confess is a scooch small on me) goes the Long Leg Strapless Bodybriefer. I am afraid of chipping a nail zipping this frock up, so I am calling in the reinforcements. This all-in-one model is at the strict end of the control continuum, which given how far out of control I am is just about perfect. Loads of structure go into this full body shaper. Taking it from top to bottom, here we go:

The lined and lightly padded half-cup, bra sized top creates a nice smooth finish and a secure swell without peeking. Rigid stays extend down from the cup underwire to just below the ribs and help smarten up the posture and keep everything, inside and out, stay put and stay up. No fidgeting and indiscreet tugging and hoisting required. The super-rigid front panel tames and flattens the belly fully. The highly elasticized side panels are smooth and yielding from bust to mid-thigh and provide an absolutely clean surface for the dress to fall over and cling about.

Bike-short length legs reduce dreaded chubby-thigh chafe and are a perfect length for dressy skirts up to a couple of inches above the knee. Finished with a fiendishly clever and fully practical overlapping gusset panel that provides for surprisingly easy responses to calls of nature. There will be champagne in my glass where I am, and so this is a key consideration. The bubbly goes right through me, I love it, but honestly, I pee like a frightened poodle after my second glass. Fast pit stops are essential, yes, and perhaps this feature is the best little miracle this body briefer provides for. I plan on giving my guests to have something to talk about, and don’t want to miss a word of it all.

Perfect for sleeved party frocks too, with broad, removable straps, available in black and a neutral nude shade, ready for any number of outfits in my closet that deserve a night out or two just as much as I do.

Once again, the nice people at Cupid Intimates have hit me with an arrow that strikes at the heart of my shapewear needs. If you are looking to shape up and keep cool this summer, please consider Miraclesuit. You can find your miracle , online here or wherever fashion and intimates are taken seriously.

Now the giveaway! One lucky Guilty Pleasures reader will win the Miraclesuit shapewear piece of their choice from the collection at Miraclesuit.com. Loads of ways to enter, just be sure to tell us here in the comments how you did.

Ready to enter the contest? Easy. Lets do it:

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Be sure to leave a comment here about the shape of your summer. The contest ends on April 22, midnight PDT. The winner will be announced on this page on April 23. Good luck, ladies!4

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The contest is closed. We thank you for joining this giveaway, and for the beautiful comments left for us. Random.org chose entry number 2 as the winner and this entry was received from MARTIN ALLISON. Congratulations! We’ll contact you by email to arrange the next steps. 

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