Kate Upton: GQ USA, September 2012

Where have I been? Kate Upton has been burning up the internets, and I had no idea. Until now.

I came across Kate in a magazine this week and I was immediately entranced with how womanly she looked. I appreciate curves on a woman as much as the next straight girl

Kate is the new covergirl for the September 2012 issue of GQ - and well... I'll stop babbling. I'll let the pictures do the talking: 

The shoot is by Terry Richardson and... It's like seeing an all-American Sofia Vergara come to life.

Kate says in the issue: "I grew up in Florida riding horses, so the majority of my life I was either in boots or a bathing suit. I understand why my male followers like me... It's like any job. You find your strengths and play them up."

That she has done.

Since landing the highly coveted Sports Illustrated magazine cover, Kate has gone on to amass over 400,000 Twitter followers [@KateUpton]

To read her cover story, go here: http://www.gq.com/women/photos/201207/kate-upton-gq-july-2012-cover-story

Kezini: Brazilian-inspired swimwear for bootylicious women

Australian designer Kerri Meggitt has just launched her unique and sexy swimwear range in Australia, using a Brazilian-inspired cut to make the most of the average Aussie woman’s assets.

Five years ago, herself blessed with generous curves, Kerri was frustrated that she couldn’t find a suitable bikini to complement her shape.

With a curvier shape and generous derriere, Kerri was determined to design a range of bikinis that would cater to the hoardes of Aussie women who also have a voluptuous butt.

And so, Kezini was born.

Already launched in August this year in Kerri’s home-town of Brisbane at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Festival, the Kezini range has already been lauded for its innovative style and signature twist on the usual cossie.

Exclusively available online at www.kezini.com, Kerri’s first range uses the universally flattering black and white palette, including the super-sexy one-piece or 'monokini'.

Tops and bottoms can be bought separately, so women who are one size on top and another below – who isn't? –can choose to perfectly suit their body.

Says Kerri, “It has been a huge project, but I have loved every minute of creating this pretty and cheeky range for Australian women. Once the idea of the cheeky Brazilian-inspired style popped into my head, I knew this was the answer: instead of hiding it, why not take a leaf out of their book and celebrate the fuller derriere. I believe Kezini achieves this.”

The Kezini collection is now available; to buy, go here: www.kezini.com

Baku swimwear - your go-to brand for swimwear separates

Now in its twelfth year, Baku Australia and sister range, Ginja heralding a whole new generation of swimwear with their directional Spring/Summer 2012 collection.

Digital prints with tropical and retro influences spearhead the way for the modern revolution this season, whilst lingerie-inspired silhouettes, retro glam frills and femininity are also paramount to this Baku collection.

For Summer 2012, Baku Australia is by offering more separates than any other Australian swimwear company in a striking, sexy range of great fitting, fashionable swimwear that women want to wear.

The new S/S 12 campaign, shot on Plantation Island, Fiji, uses international model Clara Alonso who exquisitely conveys the global appeal of this burgeoning brand.

Owner and director, Tamara Bykerk says of her inspiration: “Baku Australia is designed to fit every woman. It’s about swimwear that makes you look and feel beautiful.”

Featured here are the 'Moulin Rouge' style and the 'St Tropez' style.

The range's designs are beautifully romantic, with soft vertical stripes, piping detail, pretty roses and soft pinks.

There is also a denim effect fabric, and contrasting white lace to create a sophisticated finish for the 'Denim and Lace' collection.

Sister brand, Ginja - the younger but equally as playful range - displays a youthful appeal; think pastels and frills and vintage inspired prints.

For more info, go here: http://www.bakuaustralia.com.au/

And for a sexy preview clip, watch this: