Here’s how to enter for a chance to win:

• Pick a style from Hips and Curves.com that you feel best represents the story described below.
• Post the link to that item as a comment on this blog, and tell us why you selected it.
• Be sure to register on CurvyConfidential.com with your real email address so we can contact you if you are a winner!
• Deadline: Thursday 8/25/2011 at 11:59pm PST

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Flawless is the sensual start to a beautifully written historical romance series that follows four siblings across Queen Victoria’s empire. Sir William Christie, ruthless tycoon and notorious ladies’ man, is dead. Now his four grown children have gathered for the reading of his will. What lies in store for step-siblings Vivienne, Alexander, and twins Gareth and Gwyneth? Stunning challenges that will test their fortitude across the royal empire, and lead them to the marvelously passionate adventures of a lifetime.

Lady Vivienne Bancroft fled England for New York, hoping to shed the confines of her arranged marriage to unrepentant rogue Miles Durham, Viscount Bancroft, although she would never forgot the fiery desire he unleashed with his slightest touch. And when the gambling man arrives on her doorstep for a little sensual revenge for her desertion, he, too, gets wrapped up in Vivienne’s dilemma: She must earn her father’s inheritance by profitably running a diamond business worth millions in colonial South Africa. Bound together in an exotic undertaking filled with heated passion and hungry temptation, will Vivienne and Miles discover that the marriage vows they once made are the greatest snare, or the most treasured reward?

Learn more about Flawless here.

You can find the Flawless Book Giveaway Official Rules here

Besides, you don’t have to wait until Halloween to dress up!  Costumes are fun all year round.

With that said, here are some of our newest and hottest costume accessories.   And stay tuned, there is definitely much more to come!

On the cover were three curvy women in garter belts, garter boyshorts and thigh high stockings.

Delve further into the issue and you will find gorgeous plus size model Tara Lynn adorned in Hips & Curves lingerie. Tara wears our new White Satin and Lace Bustier on one page, and our Basic White Satin Corset on another. We think she looks absolutely ravishing!

Singers, models and actresses such as Lady GaGa, Nicki-Minaj and Amanda Seyfried have been spotted in bodystockings.

There’s something to be said for soft, feminine lace &/or fishnet caressing soft, feminine curves. We think think they are beautiful and super seductive.

Tell us what you think!



Remember, there are more kinds of love than Romantic Love!  We sometimes forget to celebrate and take for granted other kinds of love – like love for our friends, our family, our pets, our religion – and of course loving ourselves just for being who we are.   All of those are just as special as romantic love, so lets celebrate love in all its many forms on Valentines Day!

We want your ideas – how will you celebrate yourself this Valentine’s Day?  Share an idea with us to be automatically entered to win a $50 Hips and Curves giftcard!

On top of that, we had a great time promoting the love of Hips & Curves at this year’s L.A. FFFWeek  (Full Figured Fashion Week)! H&C was featured in the Saturday finale event on the FFFWeek runway. It was such a blast, and our models ROCKED in some of our hottest corsets, costumes and lingerie.

In case you missed the fashion show, don’t worry –  we got some footage to share! Check it out! H&C on the runway @ FFFWeek 2010 in L.A., CA

With Halloween just around the corner, we have come up with some fabulous new items that are sure to spice up your costumes! And the beauty of using these pieces for a costume is that they can become an integral part of your wardrobe in the future. For example, check out our new (absolutely stunning) Trumpet Tulle Skirt. I LOVE this skirt!! And when Halloween has come and gone, it can still be worn for events, boudoir photos, a sexy outfit out on the town (or in the bedroom)… or for whatever else your imagination can come up with!

What do you think??

Trumpet Tulle Skirt

Try a pair of bloomers – just in case the hot summer breeze (or someone who’s had one too many beers) finds its way up your skirt!

This cotton lace chemise is perfect for the warm weather.  Pair it with a steel boned underbust corset for some serious shaping.

If you want to go totally casual, try this cotton lace camisole with a pair of jeans.

Remember, fashion from the Elizabethan period reflects the social status of the wearer, so if you want to be seen as nobility you’ll need to go all out!  Try a steel boned corset, top hat, bloomers and a riding crop!

Click here to find a Renaissance Faire in your area!

Fare-thee-well!