Small bust, big heart

Ashley chiffon & silk camisole, $390 AUD -- one of the creations at Hopeless Lingerie

Gabrielle Adamidis has a vision of what lingerie should be.  She and her sister Dominique launched a lingerie label that captures it completely, giving it all the qualities that lingerie lovers appreciate: Hopeless Lingerie is luxurious, flamboyant, playful, flirtatious, whimsical, sensual, decadent, fun and fashionable. 

The collection of vintage-inspired lingerie and sleepwear is handmade to order from luxurious fabrics, including silk, chiffon, georgette, liberty cotton, bamboo and organic jersey. 

I was smitten the first time I clapped eyes on this mouth-watering collection.  The icing on the cake is that it can be custom-made to fit your shape perfectly, no matter how small your bust.  Clients whose measurements are outside the standard size range offered on the site should contact Gaby directly to find out more. 

Want a cherry on top?  Here it is: owner Gaby is offering SBBH readers an exclusive 10% discount.  If you’re ready to give in to temptation, go to the website now and start shopping.  Use the code SBBH2011 and your discount will be applied at the checkout. 

Gaby has hand-picked a selection of styles that she recommends specifically for small-busted women.  Check out these beautiful and super-comfortable pieces, which can be easily fitted to a small bust: 

Linda bralette, $36 AUD

Isabelle cropped cami, $48 AUD

Babette cami, $60 AUD

Ashley playsuit, $124 AUD

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The classic Valentine’s Day gift is lingerie. Not everyday stuff that ticks the “practical” and “comfy” boxes, but lingerie that inspires romance and stimulates under-the-covers assignations. But finding titillating lingerie when you’re an AAA-cup or AA-cup bra size isn’t easy — which makes it all the more difficult for your other half to come up trumps when searching for a Valentine’s gift.

To make it easier, I’ve tracked down some of the AAA-cup and AA-cup lingerie that I love — the pieces that surpass the “everyday” and could add a frisson to your Valentine’s Day celebrations. Send your lover the link now, with the subject line: Valentine’s Day Hint… Subtlety is never a virtue when it comes to getting the gifts you really want.

The AAA-cup thrillers:

Sheer Lace: Like a delicious hot chocolate topped with pink marshmallows

The Sheer Lace padded non-wired bra, £28.95, at Little Women, is a lacy little number in scrumptious pale pink and chocolate. Soft ruching to the cups and double rouleaux straps enhance its luxurious appeal, while the soft cotton cup lining maxes out comfort. Sizes start at 34AAA. Team with Sheer Lace shorts, £15.95, for a truly sophisticated look.

Upfront sexuality for small-busted women

The Desiree demi-cup bra, $54, at Lula Lu Petites, ramps up the heat. AAA-cups can feel every inch a sensual woman in this eye catching blend of black guipure lace with fuschia mesh. Sizes start in 32AAA. The matching Desiree thong, $28, is the icing on a very tempting cake.

Knockout AA-cups:

This Itty Bitty Bra is purrrfect

Itty Bitty Bra’s Couture Bra in Leopard, $55, is bang on the animal print trend — and sure to add some feline fun to Valentine’s celebrations. With the superior AA-cup fit that’s a feature of Itty Bitty Bras, this style has a hidden underwire, lightly padded cups and rhinestone detail. Sizes start at 32AA. Wear with boy shorts in black, $24.

A picture in lavender lace, Lula Lu's Azaria bralette

Lula Lu Petite’s Azaria Bralette, $48, in periwinkle lace is fresh and sensual without skimping on comfort. The flattering triangle cups feature scalloped edges and intricate lace detail. Available in sizes S,M and L to fit AAA, AA and A cups (see size guide), this bralette looks the business worn with the matching sheer lace thong, $30.

What a Midnight feast, from Irresistible Lingerie

Irresistible Lingerie’s Midnight Garden padded bra, £34, available at Perfectly Petite Lingerie, is something of a rare breed: a piece of sexy, designer lingerie made exclusively for small-busted women. With intricate leaf detailing on the lace, set over teal satin, and finishing touches like the teal satin trim and a drop jewel between the cups, this is a real treat. Sizes start at 30AA. Matching shorts, £20, complete the look.

And if you’re an A-cup…

La Senza's bra knocks spots off plainer styles

You’ll be dotty about this peach and black Spotty Lotty balconette bra, £25, from La Senza. Featuring an all-over spot print, velvet and lace trimmings and a cute velvet bow at the centre front, this bra smacks of girlie glamour. Sizes start at 32A. Team with matching short, £14.

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