Goks Golden Girls – Twitter Takeover
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Simply Be along with Gok Wan hosted a live chat to answer all your burning questions on shapewear and underwear. The live chat kicked off at 12.30pm on Thursday 21st February with Gok tweeting live from his account @TheRealGokWan. Questions starting pouring in to the style star with lots of you wanting to know the best way to make the most of your body shape. To tie in with the upcoming Oscars weekend, Gok took to twitter with the hashtag #GoksGoldenGirls with his best supporting underwear in hand to answer as many of your questions as possible on the subject of shapewear.
Win a gorgeous Charnos lingerie set!
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That’s right ladies it’s time to beat the January blues and get creative!
Here’s what you have to do:
It’s as easy as that, create a board and fill it up with all things blue from your favourite blue foods, to fashion to places, anything to represent this colour. We’ll pick the best blue board as our winner. So if you’re not already on it, get on Pinterest here and start pinning away.
Entries close 31st January 2013 – good luck xx
Terms and Conditions
1. The promoter of this competition is Candid Collections Limited, trading as Simply Be, Griffin House, 40 Lever Street, Manchester M60 6ES. (“Promoter”)
2. Each entrant taking part in this competition shall be referred to as a “Participant”. Participants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and to agree to be bound by them when entering this competition.
3. The competition is only open to UK residents aged 18 years or above. Employees of the Promoters, their associated companies, their agencies associated with this competition and their immediate families are ineligible to enter.
4. To enter, Participants must do the following: Follow Simply Be UK on Pinterest, create a board and name it ‘Simply Be Blue’, repin the entry pin and fill your board with items and images with the theme ‘All things blue’ and include at least one item from Simply Be. Then post a link to your board in our comments box below the original pin. Only one entry per person.
5. Entries must be submitted via Pinterest.
6. Entries must be submitted between 10th January 2013 and midnight on the 31st January 2013 (the “Competition Period”). Entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt into the Promoter’s database. Late entries will not be accepted and the Promoters accept no responsibility for entries which are lost or corrupted during transmission.
7. After the closing date, a winner will be chosen from all the entries by the Simply Be team. The final winner with the best blue board will be picked. The Winner will be notified on Pinterest unless an email address is given, then we will notify the winner by email.
8. There will be only 1 winner.
9. The decision of the Panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
10. THE PRIZE – one Winner will win the Charnos Cherub in Delphinium Blue lingerie set, subject to stock availability. If not available in your size an alternative Charnos lingerie set will be given, subject to stock availability.
11. The Prize is not transferable.
12. If for any reason this competition is not capable of running as planned, whether caused by infection by computer virus, mobile phone failure, line drop out, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness or integrity of the competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion (subject to any written direction given by a relevant Regulatory Authority) to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition.
13. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Seek out your Wild Side with Simply Be
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Animal print is back in our wardrobe and this is one staple look we just can’t get enough of. We’re not only talking about leopard print here, zebra and snake print have also caught our eye and these prints work well in a number of ways.
Although we’re huge fans of Bette Lynch, we don’t want to steal her style so here’s our take on how to make this fashion trend wearable, chic and oh-so stylish darhling!
For an on-trend touch to your work wear blouse, this animal print shirt certainly ticks the boxes. The peter pan collar and sheer fabric is cute and so easy to wear – ideal for jazzing up your plain black trousers. For a more casual take, try this printed t-shirt. We love the stand-out red colour and the contrast trim on the sleeves and hem line. Great teamed with black or grey jeans.
Work this trend through the evening with these gorgeous dresses. This bold party frock from AX Paris is a fab dress to feel great in. The two-tone print and cross over front detail adds glamour and excitement to your wardrobe. Or how about this Gemma Collins dress from her collection at Simply Be. The tassle and chain design is intertwined with spashes of leopard and tiger print to create one wild dress – we love it!
We adore these oversized floaty cardigans. They’re great in bringing effortless style to your outfit. The snakeskin effect is a hot trend this season, it’s different, mesmerising and certainly one to look out for.
Now who says you can’t extend this trend to the bedroom – leopard print lingerie is fun, sexy and so on-trend. Go for glamour in these two beauties -the Gossard on the prowl animal print bra and the Naturally Close bodyshaper - and show off your wild side. 
Fancy footwear has never looked so good. Wear your heels with pride in this animal print court shoe - a good size heel and wide fit they’re great to wear from day to night. Love wearing flats? Embrace the trend and stand out in these fierce pumps.
Add character to your outfit with these smart dalmation pumps. The monochrome colours mean they are versatile enough to wear with casual jeans and a tee or your office outfit. On rainy days, rock up in animal print wellies – this giraffe design is sure to get heads turning. 
If you’re not tempted by these outfits and want to work this trend the subtle way (or not so subtle depending on how you wear it) then check out these make-up looks. We’re loving the eyeshadow and can’t wait to try it out – time to get practicing!
Ok maybe the lips are a step too far. Have you tried out this trend yet? How do you wear yours? xx
WIN Gossard’s Union Jack and rose print bra set with Simply Yours from Simply Be
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It’s Competition Time!
To celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee, Simply Yours are giving away a fabulous Gossard Union Jack and rose print bra set.
The plunge print bra and briefs are exclusive to Simply Yours, the underwear brand from Simply Be.
For your chance to WIN this special edition exclusive underwear set, leave us your comment below and tell us why you want to win.
We’ll pick one lucky winner at random. Please note, the bra set is subject to availability, if it’s not in your size we will offer you an alternative lingerie set.
Entry deadline is midnight on the 05/06/2012.
Good Luck!
Terms and Conditions
1.The promoter of this competition is Candid Collections Limited, trading as Simply Be, Griffin House, 40 Lever Street, Manchester M60 6ES. (“Promoter”)
2. Each entrant taking part in this competition shall be referred to as a “Participant”. Participants will be deemed to have accepted these rules and to agree to be bound by them when entering this competition.
3. The competition is only open to UK residents aged 18 years or above. Employees of the Promoters, their associated companies, their agencies associated with this competition and their immediate families are ineligible to enter.
4. To enter, Participants must submit the following: Leave a comment on the Simply Be Blog page. Only one entry per person.
5. Entries must be submitted via Simply Be Blog page.
6. Entries must be submitted between 29th May 2012 and midnight on the 5th June 2012 (the “Competition Period”). Entries are deemed to be received at the time of receipt into the Promoter’s database. Late entries will not be accepted and the Promoters accept no responsibility for entries which are lost or corrupted during transmission.
7. The winners will be drawn randomly from the Participants. The Winners will be notified via email.
8. There will be only 1 winner.
9. The decision of the Panel is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
10. The overall winners will be decided by a random draw from the Participants.
11. THE PRIZE – one Winner will receive the Gossard’s Union Jack and rose print bra underwear set from Simply Yours, subject to stock availability. If not in your size, an alternative lingerie set will be given subject to stock availability.
12. The Prize is not transferable and there is no cash alternative.
13. If for any reason this competition is not capable of running as planned, whether caused by infection by computer virus, mobile phone failure, line drop out, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other cause beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness or integrity of the competition, the Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion (subject to any written direction given by a relevant Regulatory Authority) to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the competition.
14. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.
Fruits and Florals; Fresh Lingerie Looks
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Are you loving the sunshine that’s just starting to show its face at the moment as much as we are?
We’re dreaming of strappy maxi dresses and opened toed sandals… but we’re also thinking it’s a great time to chuck out any old underwear that’s past its prime and invest in some stunning springtime styles. After all, if your lingerie isn’t make you feel fabulous, then it’s not doing its job!
The right lingerie can totally transform your mood – as well as your silhouette. Here are some of our fresh favourites from the current Simply Yours collection, including the adorable apple print bra set below!
There’s really no excuse for greyed and jaded undies ladies – your curves deserve so much better!
Simply Yours Spring Summer Collection
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We are pleased to announce that our Spring Summer 2012 collection is now live on our website!
There are so many gorgeous new styles to choose from that it’s hard to select just a few to feature…. but here goes!
We’ve fabulous new lingerie by Panache:
Stunning new sets by Freya:
Plus not-to-be-missed pieces by Simply Yours faves Curvy Kate:
We’re also loving Pour Moi,
the pretty sets by Cleo,
and Lepel – how gorgeous?
We could go on! But we won’t, we’ll just let you take a look
Enjoy! x
Gok Wan’s Wall of Fame Shapewear Launch
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Last Tuesday in London’s prestigious W hotel in Leicester Square, the Simply Yours team and Gok Wan himself introduced his latest shapewear collection to bloggers and the press.
Gok has revamped his original 40′s inspired designs, tweaking it here and there to make it more fabulous than ever before, and launching it in three stunning new shades: Blush, Crush and Sweet Slate. Gok Wan’s ‘Wall of Fame’ range consists of 6 essential shapewear lines: the Curve Controller, Banger Booster, Pull Me In Pants, Divine Outline, Sassy Slip and, last but by no means least – the Slicker Knicker!
Gok told Lingerie Buyer:
‘After three years of working on my range, this is the best collection yet.
‘We’ve had feedback from our customers on Facebook and Twitter who have told us what works and what doesn’t. We also do customer focus groups and I do live style sessions online and the thing that came back was that everyone wanted larger cup sizes. This collection has listened to the feedback we’ve been given from our customers, so I was actually quite nervous about this launch!
‘It’s quite a big collection and with it I hope to get past the idea that shapewear should be hidden.’
Image care of Oh The Places You’ll Go
Gok couldn’t quite resists getting his hands on Caroline and Georgina’s bangers!
Image care of Fuller Figure Fuller Bust Facebook
Gok’s ‘Wall of Fame’ shapewear collection will be available to buy from Simply Yours from March onwards, but you can still shop Gok Wan’s current lingerie and shapewear collections for Simply Yours. Get it before it goes!
Gok Wan Lingerie Sale
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We’re working on a new and exciting project with our good friend Gok Wan at the moment – watch this space for more info!
In the meantime, it’s your last chance to buy many of his limited edition pieces exclusively for Simply Be/ Simply Yours, in our Gok Wan sale.
These lines are selling out fast so don’t miss out on your chance to own a little piece of Gok Wan gorgeousness – there are some real sale bargains to be snapped up!
Simply Be SS12 Press Launch
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Yesterday at Space 60a in central London we held our press launch to showcase our Spring Summer 2011 collections. As well as Simply Be fashion, footwear and fab accessories there were lots of gorgeous lingerie and swimwear lines from our sister brand Simply Yours.
Look out next February for some of these gorgeous pieces! The denim jumpsuit and the sheer embellished jacket were a big hit.
The Powderpuff girls were out in force to give us all a mani-makeover:
Cheryl from Invest In Your Chest blog enjoys a spot of pampering:
Ursula from Big Girls Blouse London poses next to one of our fave pieces – a pleat dress with a liberal helping of gorgeous black lace!
From left to right Em from Boombands blog, Lauren from Pocket Rocket, Ceri from Curvy Guru, Rosie from A Rose Like This, Naomi from Diamonds and Pearls, Mhairi from the fabulously named Lily Bobomb’s Lovely Lumps and Georgina from Fuller Figure Fuller Bust.
It was so wonderful to meet these lovely people in person! Thanks so much to all who came and made it such a great success. See you at the next one?
Get Your Straps Out!
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Simply Be and Simply Yours have got together with Gossard to bring you a truly great giveaway.
We’re giving you the chance to win a year’s supply of lingerie – that’s 12 gorgeous bra and knicker sets!
To enter, you need to send us a pic of yourself showing a little peek of your bra straps (fully clothed!) We want you to be as imaginative as possible in terms of location – time to get creative!
Send your photos to competitions@simplybe.co.uk along with your name and whether you’re a Simply Be or a Simply Yours customer. Our faves will appear on our tumblr. We’ll pick the top 5 best entries before deciding on 2 worthy winners!