May 08, 2008

By Caprice in Company, French Connection and Odille in Zest

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Lots of swimwear in the glossies this month... must be summer. Here's By Caprice's animal print bikini on the pages of the June issue of Company. Top £16, bottoms £13.

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May's issue of Zest featured sets from French Connection (bikini £30) and Odille (tankini top £30, bottoms £22). And, yes, that is Seafolly's citrus stripe bikini on the cover. Top £35, brief £34.

May 01, 2008

As seen in Grazia

Not so sunny today but let's carry on with our series of swim arrivals. Designer brand Chloe is back at figleaves.com this season and it's already causing a splash. This striking monochrome one-piece, £152, earned itself a place in this week's Grazia.

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April 15, 2008

As Seen in Now

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Lots of figleaves.com swimwear made it into Now's swim round-up this week - including plenty of our favourites for this season. Clockwise from top middle: Aguaclara animal print bikini top £43 and bottom £43; La Blanca cowl neck one-piece £63; Fifi Chachnil polka dot one-piece coming soon; Seafolly stripe tankini top £53 and bottom £38.

April 03, 2008

As seen on Desperate Housewives

Spank_frill_nightie Hope you're all enjoying the new series of Desperate Housewives, which returned to UK screens last week. Edie's nightie caught our eye in the opening episode - turns out it's this silk frill number by Sexy Panties and Naughty Knickers. Have your own Wisteria Lane moment for £69.

March 27, 2008

Tonight's show

How_to_look_good_naked_3_highClick here from 9pm on Tuesday to see what was featured in Episode Five of How to Look Good Naked. In the meantime, here's a reminder of what has been featured in the show so far.

March 26, 2008

Which? online retailer tops the clothes poll?

Toot toot! Hear that? It's the sound of everyone at figleaves.com blowing the office trumpet thanks to a recent report on online retailers by consumer body Which? We topped the table in the clothing category thanks to the "range and user-friendliness" of our website as well as "ordering and delivery procedures". Our virtual fitting room got the thumbs up too. Click here to see the full survey.

Was Which? right? Do let us know.

March 12, 2008

As Seen in Elle

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"Green is the new black," said the April issue of Elle magazine, drawing attention to our new Greenleaves department. Featured: Eco-Boudoir silk satin camisole £133, Greenknickers silky hemp tie side brief £25.

March 06, 2008

As seen on This Morning

Anita News just in: This Morning has been testing sports bras today, with the models gamely bouncing up and down on a mini trampoline to assess their effectiveness at reducing breast movement. And the winner is... this Anita Rosa Faia Light and Firm sports bra, £27, which earned the full ten out of ten.

March 05, 2008

Elomi in Reveal

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As featured in Reveal last month, new brand Elomi has just arrived at figleaves.com. "If you're all woman and love your curves, then reveal how fabulous you are in some seriously sexy undies!" said the mag. From the people who brought you larger cup size brands Freya, Fantasie and Fauve, Elomi specialises in sexy lingerie for the fuller figure, with back sizes available up to 52 in some styles. Pictured: Elomi Serena bridal basque (40-48, D-FF) £59.

February 22, 2008

Sista Shei in She

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And today's tongue twister is: Sista Shei in She. Pictured here in the mag's March issue is Sista Shei's very summery deckchair stripe cami set - cami £25, shorts £22.