As you might have heard I love lingerie, but because I take a bigger bra size I’ve always struggled to find pretty and sexy styles that fit!

If you feel like topping up your knicker drawer then these are my must haves for summer 2010!

The Pretty Set

This cute flower print bra is only £16 - £20 and comes in a great size range, perfect for everyday wear and days when you’re feeling a bit girly! It’s available in sizes 34 - 48 and cups B - F. You can find the briefs here.

Something Sexier

If you’re feeling sultry then this 2 pack of bras is ideal. At just £20 -25 and in back sizes 34 - 48 and cups B -L you’ll find it offers great support as well as looking fantastic. Plus you get two in the pack, one white and one black!

The Sports Bra

They may not be the most glamorous bras in the world but a good sports bra is a must have!

Plus when it comes in back sizes 34 - 40 and goes up to a J cup it fits a great size range. The style is simple but cute and it will offer great support when you need it most.

Lisa x

I love hearing about the traditions of other countries and cultures, and obviously I love lingerie (who doesn’t?) so I was very interested to read about the Brazillian tradition of wearing different coloured underwear at midnight on New Year’s Eve for different New Year wishes.

According to the tradition, red underwear is for passion, pink lingerie is for love, white underwear is for peace, and green lingerie is for luck! Yellow underwear is worn for money, and in these tight times it seams that yellow underwear is the big seller this year instead of the usual red and pink lingerie.

I wonder whether it works?

Marisota’s plus size lingerie range has plenty of pretty colours to choose from if you want to see for yourself!

How about this lacy plus size bra and briefs set in yellow for money:

Marisota plus size yellow lingerie set

It’s a lovely pale lemony colour - not in your face yellow!

Or you could choose this sweet white plus size lingerie set for peace (I think the world could do with some!)

Marisota white plus size lingerie set

Or if you’re looking for lurrve you surely couldn’t go wrong with this pretty pink plus size bra and briefs set:

Marisota pink plus size lingerie set

It’s not quite so simple as just wearing the underwear or your desired outcome though - you also have to wash the lingerie in the new year and then wear it inside out on the first Friday!

So what colour lingerie will I be wearing this New Year’s Eve? Well, that’s for me to know and for Pete to find out!

What a busy month! Honestly, trying to get three kids back to school is no easy task. As soon as they are safely dropped off at the school gates I’ll be straight back to Marisota online. As a part time supply teacher I need back to work clothes too! Only I want to get myself a lovely new dress and some cardigans or shrugs to go over them. I do need larger size clothing, which is why I always go back to the Marisota catalogue.

It can get chilly in our school sometimes because it’s more than a hundred years old. Wide-fitting shoes are important too, I’m on my feet all day and a comfy pair that’s both pretty and practical is just what I need.

Thinking about it, I might treat myself to some new underwear too. I need the right support with my bust and I just think it flatters my shape better if I get the right size. Not forgetting it’s mine and Pete’s wedding anniversary soon and we’ve already got our hotel booked in Florence. We go to the same one every year and I always get some special plus size lingerie for that weekend.

I think I’ll treat myself to come cropped trousers too, to enjoy the streets of Florence. Holiday clothes can be such a struggle to find when you’re a larger size, but not anymore. I’m counting the days until I go away!