Laura Ann Smith wins big bra cup!

I'm 25 years of age, I own a hair and beauty salon in Bonnybridge Scotland called Smiths hairdressing. I stay with my partner Chris and our Shar Pei dog. In my spare time I enjoy relaxing with family and friends. Hobby wise I have done Krav Maga in the past and I have taken up running. I recently completed the Race For Life event in Stirling with my sister Louise and friend Arlene,and really enjoyed it. I come from a large family, with five sisters and a brother, all of the girls have curvy figures too and as my brother gets older he is getting curvier too!! (only joking Daniel). All in all I'm just a normal person, whatever 'normal' is.

Yes, I had already bought some stuff from the range and really liked it. I wouldn't have felt comfortable being the face of a brand that I didn't have personal positive experience of.

I had thought about entering last year, but like most women the thought of having my photos on the Internet scared me a little. When I saw the competition come up again this year I thought I should just go for it. Everyone has been really supportive, the main thing is that Curvy Kate is designed for everyday women, not catwalk models. The fact that the range recognises the fact that curvy women should have the option of wearing affordable, comfortable and glamorous underwear appealed to me.

I would agree that there are time where getting nice clothes and underwear can be a challenge. Thankfully, having found Curvy Kate I can now buy the kind of underwear I would like to wear without having to go to the ends of the earth to find something in my size.

Laura: I can now buy the kind of underwear I would like to wear

I'm the youngest, so I had the advantage of being able to get advice from my sisters in relation to where to shop. It also helped me accept the body type I have as they have similar bodies. I think it's really important that people are not made to think that there is something abnormal about not being a size 6.

No, I understand why people may make that choice but it's not one I have ever really thought about.

Freya, Panache, and obviously Curvy Kate!!

I do most of my shopping on the Internet, I find that it takes far less time than conventional shopping. Having my own business means that I work long hours and I don't always have the time to spare. That said, the odd day of pampering myself by going shopping is nice.

No, just to enjoy the experience, and to hopefully help curvy women feel great about being curvy. I'm also looking forward to meeting the rest of the Curvy Kate team.