Nottingham Pedalled it Pink!

Yesterday saw 500 women dressed up in pink tutus and leg-warmers cycle through Nottingham in a bid to raise money for Breast Cancer Campaign, as part of the Pedal it Pink scheme. Hundreds of locals gathered in the sunny streets to support the colourful good cause, attracting over 500 cyclists and expected raising of around £35,000!



Here at Uplifted Lingerie we're always pleased to hear such successful charity stories. Breast Cancer is something we're always looking for ways to raise awareness of, and especially the supporting charities and events, so do let us know if you or your friends take part in any and you can post your pictures here on the blog!

We'd love to hear your stories or see your photos if you were at Pedal it Pink yesterday. Comment below or tweet us at @upliftedtweets and let us know your Pedal it Pink success stories!

Strictly Come Dancing: Ann to win!

Have you been watching Strictly Come Dancing this year? Well I have; it never gets boring when you can recreate the steps with your unwilling partner in the living room after a glass of wine! And I’m even more fascinated this year thanks to the round, strangely out of place shape that is Ann Widdecome. As I watched the sparkling celebrities take to the dance floor for the first time I found it hardest to take my eyes off Ann, who we’re used to seeing exclaiming shocking conservative opinions from the safety of a lumpy skirt suit.

Alhough Ann isn’t moving quite like the dream she’d like to be just yet, her moves are certainly impressive considering the show has only just begun. Ok, there's very little chance she will win, but she's still a great role model for slightly larger women to be confident about their bodies and try amazing new things, even if they do involve being wrapped in the spangliest silver jacket on earth. And you've got to admit, anyone's better than Paul Daniels!

Take a look at Anne Widdecome's Strictly Training Diary here:

Ann is adamant that she won’t be revealing any skin owing to her strict Christian morals (though we did spot a little leg lift) so we’re sure she’s got some good lingerie secured under all that glitter. It’s so important for larger sizes to be safely in place, especially doing crazy things like ballroom dancing on national TV. Take a look at our sports bra ranges and more glamorous ballroom-worthy lingerie here.

But whether Ann actually goes far or just continues to be a cuddly symbol of transfixion for us, she is a delight to watch simply because she looks like she is having a brilliant time; despite what you may expect, she’s an inspiring figure. In the words of Ann herself in a recent Daily Express http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/203034 interview, ‘I look like an elephant but I am thoroughly enjoying myself.’ 

Do you think Ann stands a chance?

Would you like to start ballroom dancing?

Are you a ballroom dancer and think Ann's got what it takes?

Do you like watching Ann or think her dance moves are a joke?

Let us know below!