Posts Tagged ‘shapewear’
Wednesday, May 15th, 2013
Everyone, apparently! At the weekend the BAFTAs took place, with some of our favourite leading ladies including Olivia Coleman and Sheridan Smith winning prizes. As is the case with almost any major celeb event, Spanx UK was hard at work, providing some of our best loved and glamorous stars with shaping support (including the boys!)
As well as gracing the curves of Sheridan and Olivia, red carpet regulars Holly Willoughby and Tess Daly were relying on the shapewear – and both women mentioned Spanx in their red carpet interview, too. They were joined by a whole host of other famous faces including red carpet presenter Jenni Falconer and Queen-of-the-Olympics Claire Balding. And the ladies weren’t alone – star of the BBC’s Great British Bake Off Paul Hollywood and Chatty Man Alan Car were two of the guys also wearing Spanx for Men. We call that a victory for gender equality !
Away from the BAFTAs, Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden opened up about how much she loves Spanx in an interview with the Daily Mail, saying last week: ‘‘I don’t care that my tummy is hanging over my trousers. I know I can always put a pair of Spanx on. It is a healthy paunch.” A woman after our own hearts…
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Tags: alan carr, amanda holden, BAFTAs, holly willoughby, kirsten dunst, shapewear, spanx, spanx for men, tess daly
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Friday, January 25th, 2013
Tulisa might have been flashing her Spanx at the National Television Awards this week, but there’s no shame in showing off your control shapewear any more – she’s in good company, as shapewear’s legions of fans will demonstrate. Spanx shapewear has no end of celebrity devotees, testament to its wide range of styles and control levels and shaping features for any problem area. So find out which Spanx is for you based on your celebrity body…
Celebrity Body Double: Kristen Stewart
Kristen has a boyish shape, so if you’re like her you probably want to go for something that adds curves. Open bust bodysuits will give you control but allow you to wear your own bra – or else try the Spanx Slimplicity Booty Booster Shorts, which have removable bum pads to give you a booty like Beyoncé’s.
Celebrity Body Double: Kim Kardashian
Kim has previously declared than
“Spanx are my best friend”, so it’s fair to assume that she’s a fan. If you’ve got an hourglass figure like Kim, chances are you won’t need a bum booster product like Kristen. Go for something that slims the hips like a strong control short – we love the Spanx In Power Line Super Higher Power, which is a bestseller with our customers, too. And we’re sure the devotion won’t stop now she’s pregnant – she can just switch to Mama Spanx!
Celebrity Body Double: Adele
Apple shapes like Adele will want something that gives them that sought after hourglass figure. Get something that adds shape by cinching in the waist, but make sure you use the Spanx size chart to avoid unsightly bulges in all the wrong places. Adele has admitted to sometimes wearing two pairs of Spanx under red carpet looks – but there’s no need to go quite that far as you can get great extra strong support from Spanx ranges like the
Slim Cognito.
Celebrity Body Double: Brian Dowling
Spanx for women has been around for ever, and in the name of equality it’s only fair that we share the sculpting power of shapewear with the opposite sex. Celebrity Big Brother host Brian Dowling has confessed to a love of the range, saying: “My stylist gets me the male Spanx, It makes me lose a good inch and a half and puts my nipples up around my chin. It’s amazing.” Straight from the horse’s mouth – Spanx for men is the way forward, guys.
So whatever your shape, there’s a shapewear to fit, smooth and shape your body… just follow your celeb body double for the figure of your dreams!
Tags: adele, brian dowling, control, Kim Kardashian, kristen stewart, shapewear, spanx, tulisa
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Friday, November 23rd, 2012
Another week, another celeb fan coming out of the shapewear closet. This week it was the turn of the Tulisa Constavlos, aka the feistiest lady in pop and X Factor judge, who lost her last act – 16 year old Ella Henderson – at the weekend to general outcry. The ex-N-Dubz-turned-solo-star has confessed that – gasp – she’d rather just buy cialis online uk slip on a pair of Spanx than diet, according to Heat Magazine.
Finally! A celeb that actually admits to liking food and even more, eating it! We thought it was generally accepted that celebrities live on a complex diet of vitamin water, unicorn-purified air and the occasional sniff of a McDonald’s bag (yes, we’re looking at you, Miley Cyrus), but now we know the truth. Goodbye, Gym! Farewell, Low Fat snacks! From now on, we’ll be doing a Tulisa and relying on shapewear to keep us svelte over the party season.
Spanx’s In Power Line Super Higher Power shaping shorts made it onto Heat’s top three shapers. The high waisted shaping shorts come in black or nude and has strong control for ultimate shaping power and a super-steamlined silhouette, which makes it one of our favourites, too! But if that’s not quite what you are after, not to worry. Whatever you’re wearing, there’s a Spanx to go with it, from shorts to briefs, bodysuits to slips, and camisoles to open bust shapers.
Ok, so maybe we won’t REALLY be able to ditch the gym and eat whatever we like (Spanx UK might be miracle workers but even miracles have their limits); but there’s no denying that being able to get a secret,
instant nip and tuck will mean we can tuck into our favourite Christmas treats, a little more relaxed that we’re still going to fit into our party frocks.
Tags: shapewear, spanx, tulisa
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Monday, November 12th, 2012
This needs no explanation – simply a list of our top five products, and why we love them…
Aristoc Ultra Shine Tights
A great quality sheer that does exactly what it says on the tin. Super shiny for lusciously glossy legs, we love the whole Ultra Shine range and these are our favourite product. They come in 5 shades – enough so that you can find one to suit your skintone, but not so many you get utterly confused and don’t know which way to turn.
Wolford Velvet De Luxe 66
The classic opaque, and our go-to tights when the weather gets colder. There’s nothing not to like about these – a classic matte finish and a not-too-hot-not-too-cold 66 denier design, available in four go-with-anything colours. Yes, they’re a bit more expensive than your average opaque, but what you give out in cash you get back in quality – these will last you ages.
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Tags: fashion tights, hero products, shapewear, support tights, top 5
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Thursday, October 4th, 2012
Jessica Simpson is the latest celebrity to confess to wearing Spanx, joining other famous fans including Adele and Kelly Osborne. Jess donned TWO pairs of the sculpting shapewear for her post-baby body reveal on US TV in her interview with Katie Couric.
Now we weren’t sure about layering two pairs – in our experience, one of their super control pieces is more than enough (plus, how would we breathe?!) But the new Skinny Britches collection at MyTights.com is their lightest ever shapewear with medium control that can be layered. The ultra fine pieces are finished with laser cut legs for utter subtlety, and are super comfortable, too. Four styles are available, including a thong that will banish VPL forevermore and the Skort, a skirt and shorts combined so you get a feminine look whilst your shapewear stays put.
This really is shapewear you’ll forget you’re wearing. But if you wanted something with a little more control, look no further than Spanx’ Slim Cognito range. Super strong control, seamless, with graduated compression so you get an hourglass figure even Beyoncé would be jealous of. And the best thing about the range (in my opinion, though I agree it’s hard to decide) is that there are 6 different styles, so whatever your outfit there’s a shape to suit. Slinky evening dress? The Shape Slip will smooth your silhouette and keep you feeling feminine. Teeny tiny shorts? The control panty has a high leg with shaping around the waist for a flat tum.
So whether you need a little light smoothing or want a body transformation à la Jess, get your Spanx on with the huge range of Spanx UK products at MyTights.com.
Tags: jessica simpson, shapewear, spanx
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Thursday, September 13th, 2012
It has come to our attention this week that pop diva Christina Aguilera has been spotted with a dramatically differently shaped bottom to pictures taken a few months ago, sparking the questions: has she or hasn’t she? Mutya has, Nicki Minaj is rumoured to have, Kim Kardashian denies having and Towie’s Chloe Sims is planning on getting – we’re talking of course, about bum implants.
Since J-Lo showed us that bigger can be better when it comes to rears, a whole host of stars like Beyoncé have paved the way for curvier ladies to feel sexy with a little more junk in their trunk. But what if you’re naturally petite? Hence the sudden spate of surgery for certain slimline celebs.
Ladies, what on earth are you playing at? Not that we’re against surgery per se, and we agree that J-Lo’s rear is to be envied, but these girls have all got great figures already bum implants are generally a pretty permanent option. Thankfully, our saviour Spanx have cottoned onto the trend for curvier derrières and brought out shapewear designed to sculpt your bottom as well as your other problem areas.
Whilst traditional shapewear can flatten your behind, Spanx have got several options that will really help you to make the most of your curves, including the Spanx Undie-tectable High-Waisted Mid Thigh Shaper which whittles your waist while a looser knit around the derri-area (see what we did there?) provides a subtle lift and prevents flattening. Or for ladies who want a little extra padding, you need to try the Spanx Booty Booster Shorts, which come with removable bum pads so you can choose exactly what silhouette you want to go for on a daily basis.
Now, who’s going to give Christina the memo?
Tags: booty booser, christina aguilera, shapewear, spanx
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2012
With Robert Pattinson’s first foray into the outside world since the break up, we bet tensions were running high. What would he say? Well, he didn’t say anything about his romantic status, but he did seem to allude to a love of shapewear, saying to host Jon Stewart (about his ice cream): “I’m trying to avoid eating this because I’m gonna split my Spanx”.
Now, we’re pretty sure Rob was joking – but if he wasn’t, he definitely wouldn’t be alone. Not only did we see Kristen Stewart in shapewear on a show not too long back, Spanx now do all kinds of shapewear for everyone and every occasion. Here are three situations we bet you didn’t know there was a Spanx solution for…
1) Men
Well, with Robert Pattinson as a role model, why wouldn’t you? All jokes aside, Spanx do a great Spanx for Men range that every guy should try out. And the best bit is, there really isn’t any stigma attached to wearing shapewear these days – everyone’s at it. But the designs are also really discreet, so noone will know – unless you choose to tell them.
2) Baby Bumps
Yummy mummies everywhere, don’t despair – there’s a Spanx for you too! Maternity Spanx is the ideal way to get a trim figure whilst looking after your bump. The Spanx Power Mama has an extra stretchy material that goes over your bump but provides shaping control around your bottom and thighs, as well as giving support for your lower back.
3) Hot Weather
The mere thought of hot temperatures and crowded tubes is enough to put us off shapewear, but once again Super Spanx have come to the rescue with the Spanx Slimplicityrange, made with ultra lightweight fabric meaning not only will they keep you cool and comfortable, but also won’t show up under your slinky summer dresses! We especially love the Lingerie Strap Slip, which is so elegant we wish we could wear it as outerwear!
Tags: kristen stewart, maternity spanx, robert pattinson, shapewear, spanx, spanx for men
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Monday, April 2nd, 2012
Princess Beatrice has been spotted giving us a glimpse of her Spanx style shaper at a memorial service for the Queen Mother last week. The Royal, who has slimmed down by a couple of dress sizes in the past few years now looks as though she is a svelte size 10 – which just goes to show that control tights and shapewear are ideal for giving you an extra confidence boost, no matter what your size.
If you’re naturally slim and just looking for smoothing for your silhouette under tighter clothing, control tights are perfect – try something like the Aristoc Bodytoners range which will give your bum, tummy and thigh subtle shaping. The Pretty Polly Secret Slimmer range has some great fashion control tights, too, for those who want shaping but don’t want to compromise on style.
If you’re looking for something a little more heavy duty to give a gorgeous shape to those hourglass curves, take a look at the new Miraclesuit collection. Featuring extra firm targeted control provided by their cut and sew technique, their sh
apers will pull you in where you need it most while highlighting your best assets!
Or for something that will slim you both instantly and long term, check out the ShaToBu shapewear. Made using resistance band technology, this shapewear will also help you to burn up to 12% more calories as you go about your day to day life!
Of course for the classic shapewear design you can’t go wrong with Spanx. The range they offer is incredible – a huge variety of shapes for any outfit and in different levels of control, too. With all the choice available, shapewear and control tights can be confusing, so if you’re not sure which style to go for take a look at our shapewear advice pages. You can be sure of one thing, though – you won’t be alone when you get a little helping hand. Tons of celebrities, from Kristen Stewart to Sarah Jessica Parker, have confessed to (or been snapped) wearing shapewear. And now Beatrice has given it the royal seal of approval, there’ll be no stopping us.
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Tags: control tights, Princess Beatrice, shapewear
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
The style gurus at Cosmopolitan Magazine always seem to get it right… so who are we to argue with their rules for a happy wardrobe even when we’re broke and freezing? You can read the entire article here, but we’ve pulled together the highlights …
1) There’s no shame in faking it
Cosmo reckons that when push comes to shove, there’s no harm in using shapewear to supplement your gym routine in the quest for a gorgeous figure. Having felt our own resolve dwindle as January went by and watching every single New Year’s Resolution fly out of the window, we reckon there’ no harm in using shapewear to replace your gym routine. Flat stomach in 2 minutes? Yes please.
2) You CAN work bright colours and still feel chic
If the thought of acid and neon brights coming back into vogue any time soon is enough to make you break out in a nervous rash, it’s time to learn that colour is not a no-no. Pastels are going t
o be everywhere this spring and there’s nothing easier than a mint green handbag or pale lilac pair of tights to perk you up for Spring (when it finally arrives, of course). Browse our range of coloured tights and team with creams and pale greys for a look that is as right on trend as it is classically simple.
3) It’s “All in the Legs”
Of course Cosmo caters for the braver fashionistas, too, and they think that a pair of statement tights are “an ingenious and affordable way of updating and changing your look”. They love the Pamela Mann coloured Fishnet Tights (pictured), supplied by MyTights, and the Henry Holland for Pretty Polly range, as worn by Jessie J.
Great style advice from the Cosmo team, and just in time to update your wardrobe before it begins to look horribly bare!
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Tags: coloured tights, cosmopolitan, fishnets, Henry Holland, pamela mann, shapewear
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