Hi all,
Well, it’s been quite a while since our last post, but the weather hasn’t changed; it’s still cold, windy and horrid! Hopefully Spring is just around the corner.
All the new Spring/Summer collections are now in stock. all we need is the sunshi
As the winter nights draw in, we need a little something to help keep us warm. You could choose a cup of hot cocoa (yummy, but a bit dull), or maybe a roaring log fire, but we find that a touch of ‘oh la la’ works just as well, or even better…. you won’t burn the house down with this. Valisere and Implicite have been busy bees designing a couple of ranges that I think fit the bill.
The Vertige range from Implicite Lingerie is a sheer black collection consisting of an underwired halter-neck bra, string and a gorgeous waist-cincher all in sheer embroidered tulle. A sexy trio guaranteed to keep you toastie warm on cold winter evenings.
Moving on, the Amour Tendre collection by Valisere Lingerie is a little more exotic. A quarter cup bra with a sheer covering which can be removed for a little extra titillation a matching skirted string and for you ladies who feel that more is less, a stunning sheer culotte with a pleated front detail. All pieces are adorned with a peacock feather embroidered in shimmering yarns.
So gentlemen…. yes now I’m talking to you 
Don’t wait for your loved one to suggest a romantic night in, be brave, take the initiative and buy her a sexy little number…. she will appreciated it!
Love
Blush
This weekend is a special one for Macclesfield; the annual Barnaby Festival is taking place, with over 100 events starting Thursday 21st of June until Sunday 24th of June.
Blush will be open as usual, and we are really looking forward to the big parade which is passing along Chestergate right outside the shop. This year the organizers have timed it to start at 5pm, which means that the shop owners can also enjoy it.
If you’re from Macclesfield then enjoy the celebrations and events, if you’re not from Macclesfield, then why not pay us a visit and join in; we’re a friendly bunch
See the full list of events here: http://www.barnabyfestival.org.uk/
Blush Lingerie is very pleased to unveil the latest addition to our website
Blush Mobile Website
The site is very quick and all the images are optimised to load as fast as possible, reducing your waiting time and mobile data costs.
If you want to see the same page on the main site, simply click ‘FULL PAGE’ (just below the Blush Logo).
If you are on the main site and you want the mobile version, just click ‘Blush Mobile’
Gateway to the mobile site
We would love to hear what you think. Happy surfing!
Blush
Choosing a bra style can be a complicated and daunting task. Even a subtle difference in the style of a bra can have a significant impact on the way it fits and the way it makes your clothes hang. We’ve decided to take some of the pain out of choosing a bra with a handy bra-by-bra guide to shapes, fit and commonly used terminology. We’re going to start with a very popular style: the Pre-Formed bra.
A Pre-Formed bra won’t add volume to the bust
There are commonly two types of pre-formed bra. There is a smooth cup, which is very popular as a t-shirt bra, and there is the more elaborately embroidered and embellished type. Women choose pre-formed bras for all sorts of reasons; they provide coverage over the nipple area and won’t cause irritation like some lace bras can; they give a smooth line and an even look if you are a little fuller on one side of the bust than the other, and, if you get a plunge style, they can give a terrific cleavage. The main reason women don’t choose pre-formed bras is because of the common misconception that they will make you appear larger. This is especially true of ladies who are a D cup or above, and yet, generally, the fuller busted you are, the better these bras look. In a stark contrast to a padded bra, a pre-formed bra doesn’t have padding; they are usually made from a thin material and they are designed to only hold their own shape, rather than adding volume to your bust. Pre-formed bras are also commonly known as spacer bras, 3D molded bras, formed bras or contoured bras. The best way to tell the difference between a padded bra and a pre-formed bra is to feel slightly above the underwire in the cup if you can feel a step of padding or fabric, it is a padded bra. If all you can feel is the shape of the cup, it’s pre-formed.
When you try a pre-formed bra for the first time, it will probably feel a little strange. Rather than the fabric fitting around your bust as with a regular soft cup bra, you will have to fill the cup space within the bra. If your bust is small, or you find that you’re fuller at the bottom of the bust rather than at the top (very common in ladies who have breastfed), there might not be enough definition in the bust to fill the top of the cup. It’s important to remember that like most other bras, pre-formed bras come in different shapes. It’s very common to find plunge bras, but there are also balconette bras available too, which are cut lower on the bust. This might be a better shape to try if you’re not as full at the top of the breast.
Pre-Formed Plunge Bra
A Pre-Formed Balconette Bra
As with all other bras, you should check to make sure that the backband is snug but not uncomfortably tight when fastened on the loosest hook. With a pre-formed bra, it is also extremely important to make sure that there is no bulge at the side of the cup. Some women will find that even if they’re filling the main cup perfectly, they have an excess bulging from the side. If this is the case, it’s worth trying a larger cup size, but it might be that the bust is too wide for that particular style. A full cup bra with a 3-part sectional cup is ideal for this bust shape, but we’ll cover that in another article soon.
A well fitting pre-formed bra can make all the difference to your clothes, too. If you wear a lot of t-shirt style tops or tops and dresses which are made from jersey cotton or linen, it’s very easy to see lines left by lace or seams through them. A smooth pre-formed bra will give lift and definition to your bust whilst sitting perfectly and invisibly underneath your clothes.
Hello
Can’t believe we haven’t posted a blog since October last year – where does the time go? Hope you all had a lovely Christmas, New Year and Valentine’s day – they all seem such a long time ago
Our big news this week is the arrival of the Lise Charmel Lingerie Dolce Desir and Fashion Nautica collections. Both of these collections are stunning – the Dolce Desir is a padded bra with lovely polka dot detailing, and the Fashion Nautica is a sexy half cup with monochrome stripes.
Also, we were lucky enough to go to the Moda trade show two weeks ago, where we did lots of buying for A/W 2012. What we bought is still a secret, but we can assure you that it’s all VERY gorgeous indeed
Love
Blush
Oooh – lots of lovely new things have been arriving at the shop this week and we’re very excited to announce the arrival of the Charnos Lingerie Carmen collection. This is a gorgeous Ivory and Gold set and is already selling very well in our shop.
In other news, we were delighted to meet Mathieu Grodner yesterday in our shop. A thoroughly charming man, he is the son of Simone Perele President Phillipe Grodner. We are currently kicking ourselves for forgetting to take a picture of him to put on here – but trust us, he was lovely We were very excited to be able to tell him how much we adore Simone Perele Lingerie and we are looking forward to stocking more of their gorgeous collections in the future.
Something very new and very gorgeous has just arrived from Implicite Lingerie this morning too – but we’re not telling what it is More soon….
Love Blush
xxxx
Hello all
Finally found the time to make a brew and write this post to let you know what’s been happening at Blush recently. After a very busy and cheery summer, we’re very happy to be moving into Autumn. Leafy Cheshire is become distinctly less leafy as the wind gets stronger, but it’s the season for gorgeous new deliveries in time for Christmas.
We’ve just taken delivery of the Simone Perele Alize collection, and it is utterly gorgeous (there’ll be handbags at dawn if certain people don’t put it down!) Â In fact, we’ve had a really positive response to all the Simone Perele lingerie that we’ve been showing and you can see it all for yourself here: Simone Perele Lingerie We’ve had top-up deliveries in the Nina in Black and the Nina in Ink as well, as they are always popular in the run up to Christmas.
In other news, we have received our delivery of Panache Evie Liaison Basques in black and pale pink, and they are flying out! There aren’t many Basques available up to a H cup, and these are really lovely. They can be seen here along with the other collections from Panache Lingerie
There will be more to report very soon, but I have to go and sort out another big box that just arrived…
Blustery autumn love to you all
Blush
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Hello.
Well, we had a fantastic response to our new website, www.blushbargainbras.com, and we’re grateful to each and every person who has visited: whether it was to place an order or just to say hello and give us some feedback. In fact, we were so busy that our website got a little exhausted and broke! Some of you may have tried to make a purchase but found that an error message kept appearing when you tried to register an account, order as a guest or log into an existing account, and we’re really sorry if this has caused frustration and inconvenience. We are very pleased to announce, however, that this problem has now been resolved and it’s all up and working again beautifully. Now all I have to do is go and put some more stock up there…
See you soon
Blush
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Hello again
There has been much hilarity at Blush HQ this morning, and we think it might be the stress of launching the new website that has caused Pam to sit at her desk, cherry red, laughing hysterically at the word ‘moo’. Or she might just be insane. Either way, a new website has been launched and we’re just itching to tell you all about it.
For a couple of years, we’ve used Ebay to clear our end of line items after they come off the website, but there have been a couple of drawbacks to this. Firstly, it takes an inordinate amount of time to list new items and maintain previous listings on Ebay. Secondly, Ebay is quite an expensive platform to use, and thirdly, not everybody likes or trusts Ebay. So, after mulling the idea over with a hot pot of tea and a packet of biscuits, we decided to launch a second website just for sale items. We’ve called it www.blushbargainbras.com and it’s here now for your delectation and delight. Whether you’re looking for a new set of undies or you need to replace a favourite piece, everything that we have on sale will be listed on this site. As you can imagine, it takes a lot of time to list all the sale items that we’ve accumulated over the years, so please do keep checking back to see what’s new. If you’re looking for anything in particular in the meantime, please just give us a call or send us an email and we’ll see if we can help.
In other news, we now have the brand new Simone Perele Aura collection in stock. This is a gorgeous strapless bra with removable bean bag enhancers, so you can still have a bit of oomph while enjoying smooth lines and no straps. This can be seen in store and also on our website at Simone Perele Lingerie
The new Panache Autumn/Winter collection is due to arrive at the end of the month, so all you lovely D+ ladies, watch this space!
Back Soon
Blush
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