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Student Annabelle reaches model competition final

Jun 21 2009 by Phil Doherty, Sunday Sun

GORGEOUS Annabelle May has already beaten 1200 hopefuls to win a place in the top ten of the Stars in a Bra lingerie modelling competition.

Now the Northumbria University student is preparing to travel to London to take part in the final stage of the contest to be chosen as Brastop.com’s top model.

If curvaceous Annabelle beats her lovely rivals she will be included in the company’s autumn/winter collection catalogue and could become the new face of Curvy Kate, the company’s fuller figure range and will receive a year’s worth of sexy lingerie.

Annabelle, 19, who comes from Keswick, Cumbria, said: “Modelling was something I have always wanted to do but I’m not the classic size for it.

“So when I saw this competition being advertised I thought why not go for it? It was too good and opportunity to be missed.

“However, I never expected to get this far in the contest because there was such strong competition from the other girls.

“So I was surprised when I got through to the top ten but also very excited.”

Annabelle, who is studying for a degree in communications and public relations, said her family and friends were firmly behind her bid to become a lingerie model.

She said: “Modelling is exciting and fun and is definitely not your average job. But I’m still going to continue my degree even if I win because you need something to fall back on.

“I’m excited but nervous at the same time about the final shoot in London.”

The Star in a Bra competition was set up to find naturally curvy women who reflect their customers. Annabelle’s bra size 30G and her curvy body has been described as near perfect for the role.

Monika Paszek, Customer Service Manager for Brastop.com, said: “Our customer doesn’t relate to the models used by most lingerie brands, which tend to be either stick thin, too glamorous or often digitally enhanced. The Star in a Bra competition is a great opportunity for Brastop to find naturally curvy models and for our customers to step into the spotlight and show how gorgeous a fuller figure can look. It could even kick-start a whole new modelling career. We want to make the lingerie buying experience enjoyable. All women should feel happy with the package they have been given.”

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