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Gok watch

It’s Tuesday night which can only mean one thing, we’re on Gok watch. As usual we kept a close eye on his lingerie picks and were pleased to see he’d included a couple of figleaves.com favourite brands.

To shape up choose the featured Slim Cognito shaping mid thigh bodysuit by Spanx. 



 


Just in time for Valentine’s Day Gok picked the Sublime moulded bra by Rosy. Sublime by name, sublime by nature.


 


Finally for a touch of silk kissed luxury, look good nearly naked in Karen Millen’s Lola padded bra.


 

Same time next week?

How to Look Good Naked returns

figleaves.com were really pleased to see Gok Wan and How to Look Good Naked back on the television. We were especially happy to see figleaves favourites featured.

Choose Lejaby's La Garconne padded balcony bra for French luxury. For shaping solutions opt for our Seam Free Shapewear high waisted short and create a scandolously sexy silhouette with our Vintage firm control waist cincher.

We can't wait to tune in again next week.

Rock the boat

Ahoy there.

figleaves.com were really pleased to exhibit at the London International Rock the Boat show at Excel. For a welcome antidote to the January blues  we’re showcasing our swimwear pieces for perfecting poolside glamour and beach beauty this summer.

The show featured this season’s essential polka dots and nautical stripes making for pretty and feminine, sea worthy swimwear courtesy of Seaspray, Freya, Miraclesuit and our exciting new own brand, figleaves Swim. For the guys shorts from Harvey Mushman and Tommy Hilfiger took their turn on our nautical but nice catwalk.

In our sea faring surroundings we‘ve been inspired to don our sea stripes and set sail for ocean’s blue. We’ll be wearing this cute figleaves cardigan to keep us warm on deck and dreaming of dinner at the captains table in shipmate’s quarters in this sea blue chemise from No Romeo.

Find Frosty

Unless you’re lucky enough to live in sunnier climes, you, like us will have no doubt been affected by Blighty’s recent snow fall blanketing the entire country. We took some time out earlier to enjoy the winter wonderland and wanted to share our fun with you.

Meet Frosty, our latest figleaves friend, lovingly built and dressed - but not for the weather - by Spud, Paul, Jamie and Mark in the carpark at figleaves.com.
 

As an extra bit of winter weekend fun we’ve hidden Frosty at figleaves.com. If you can find Frosty at figleaves.com you’ll win the lingerie set she’s modelling. We’ve got ten sets to give away so find Frosty fast to be in with a chance.

Terms and conditions
1. No Purchase Necessary
2. Draw closes 11:59am(GMT) Thursday 14 January 2010.
3. Open to residents of the UK, Channel Islands, IoM, RoI, aged 18 or over except employees and their immediate families of figleaves.com, their agents or anyone professionally connected with the promotion.
4. Entrants must email competitions@figleaves.comincluding ‘Frosty’ in the subject line. The email must include the name of one of the products that Frosty is wearing as displayed on the figleaves.com website.
5. Entrants should stipulate their colour and size requirements in their entry email alongside the location URL with a valid contact telephone number and UK address.
6. The prize is a set of figleaves lingerie from the cotton and lace range. Entrants will receive one brief http://www.figleaves.com/uk/product.asp?product_id=FIG-00014and one bra from either the core OR DD+ range depending on desired size. http://www.figleaves.com/uk/product.asp?product_id=FIG-00009OR http://www.figleaves.com/uk/product.asp?product_id=FIG-SS092185.
7. Acceptance of the terms and conditions is a condition of entry and entry instructions form part of the terms and conditions.
8. Ten winners will be randomly selected from all entrants received by 11:59am(GMT) on Thursday 14 January 2010.
9. Entries from third parties, agencies or sent in bulk will be declared invalid and void.
10. No responsibility can be taken for lost, delayed or non-transmitted entries.
11. Prize winners will be notified within 10 days of the winners being drawn. Prize is as stated and no cash alternative is available. The winner will be notified by telephone. It is the entrant’s responsibility to ensure that they provide figleaves.com with a valid telephone number in their entry email.
12. In the event of circumstances outside its control, the Promoter reserves the right to provide a similar alternative prize of equal or greater value.
 If the winner does not respond to claim their prize within 28 days of notification being given, an alternative winner will be selected.
13. The Promoter's decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
14. For name of prize winners contact the Promoter 28 days after the closing date.
15. Promoter: figleaves.com, 29 Broadwater Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire. AL7 3BQ.

Global Warming? We think not!

Unless your lucky enough to be one of our fans in the antipodes, you will have noticed things getting a trifle chilly around here, so cold in fact, that some parts of the country reached -10°c this week. Now as much as we already have our eyes on that new swimsuit for the summer (wishful thinking we know) we can’t deny that this is one of the coldest winters we have seen in a long, long time.

Thankfully, figleaves has handpicked some fantastic items to keep you warm, until those lazy days at the beach.

 

We love these Hunter Wellies for kids – ideal for the snow and slippery surfaces.

 

  

This American Vintage chunky knit scarf is styled from the finest merino wool, guaranteed to keep you warm and cosy. One of our personal favourites.  

 

 This chunky knit hat from Ruby & Ed, is bang on trend and looks fabulous. What’s more, its on special so there’s no excuses for your ears to stay cold this season.

 

For all the guys out there, this warming robe from British icon Paul Smith is ideal for getting out of the Siberian cold.

Now for those who were hoping to fly out on a skiing holiday, we do send our condolences for the airport closures however, every cloud, albeit a snow filled one, has a silver lining, and if you’re looking for an icy ‘staycation’ we have the perfect range of thermalware to keep you snug, on and off piste. 

  

These matching leggings and long sleeve top are one of our most popular items for those headed to the slopes, specially designed for warmth and shape retention, they even fight odour. Perfect for chilling out fireside. 

Alpine activities demand support, ski's themselves can be hard work on your feet and whether your in Aspen, Queenstown or Chamonix you'll love these socks for the heavy duty comfort they provide. 

For those on home soil, we love them for wellies. Doubling up your socks will become a thing of the past. 

Be safe, be warm, be stylish!

 

Fashion's grey area

Inspired by Prada, the Guardian has cited 'men's grey' as one of their key looks for 2010.

Layering neatly cut wardrobe staples in greys from chalk to gunmetal will prove a simple way to stay in style this year. Optfor light textures, classic shapes and minimal detailing. This look is very easy to wear and a little bit Indie with cardigans, subtle prints and scarves; remember that clean cut tailoring is key with the emphasis on simplicity. To stop the layers of grey feeling oppressive, vary dark and light shades in one outfit or look for ultra fine fabrics such as Merino wool and good cotton jersey.

 At the weekend, swap the shirt for a t-shirt and wear with dark jeans.