Skinny VS Curvy

Fashion store Debenhams conducted a survey on the topic “Who’s got the best bikini body of all time?’ and the winner was crowned Marilyn Monroe, followed closely by Christina Hendricks and Ursula Andress. It seems that this top doesn’t include too many skinny, model-type beauties – let’s see more details from Daily Mail:

Debenhams, which commissioned the survey, now predicts a trend towards the fuller figure and last season it reported a 58 per cent increase in sales of bust-boosting bikinis.

Sasha Nagalingham, a spokesperson for the store said: ‘With the average cup size of the list going from a C to a D in just one year, they are proof that a voluptuous figure is even more desirable that ever before. And women want to imitate the look; sales of gel-filled bust-boosting bikini tops increased by 58 per cent last season and we have extended the range ready for the spring 2012 swell.

‘Our results tell us that looking great on the beach is not about being the thinnest or the youngest woman around. Women are increasingly appreciative of figures that symbolise all the great things about womanhood.’

Jenny Caven, director of Slimming World  which commissioned the survey, said: ‘We think it sets a good precedent for women. We shouldn’t all struggle to be really skinny. This is a good example for young women to see that real women have real curves.’

The Results:

1. Marilyn Monroe
2. Christina Hendricks
3. Ursula Andress
4. Kim Kardashian
5. Tulisa Contostavlos
6. Raquel Welch
7. Helen Mirren
8. Scarlett Johansson
9. Amy Childs
10. Lucy Mecklenburgh
11. Kelly Brook
12. Beyonce Knowles
13. Tyra Banks
14. Brook Shields
15. Elle Macpherson
16. Kim Cattrall
17. Rihanna
18. Sharon Stone
19. Jennifer Aniston
20. Goldie Hawn

Number 2 and 3 beach babes:

What do you guys think of this top?

Ursula picture by Getty Images

Unexpectedly, now-size-6 Crystal Renn, who betrayed and disappointed PLUS Model Magazine, appears in this year’s issue of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition – we’ve never seen Crystal as a bikini model before, so this spread is quite interesting! And so are her recent quotes regarding her weight loss:

“I have been a double-zero to a 16 even, for a bit. Now to settle at a [size] six or an eight, it’s a really interesting place to be, because there are very few sixes or eights.

There’s a woman at SI who’s made it a point to make sure that the models are healthy. They’re not interested in who’s the thinnest model of them all, they’re about the girl. We all have different bodies. There’s not one type that’s idealized.

I felt comfortable with my body. I’ve been doing yoga for a while now. That makes you aware of how your body moves. I have found a place of stability when it comes to how to view my figure.”

… says Crystal.

Do you think Crystal can pull off the hot babe in a bikini model look or do you prefer her in high-fashion editorials?

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39 year-old actress and model Rebecca Romijn covers Fitness Magazine this month and she shares a few thoughts on dieting, working out and how losing weight has been the hardest thing she’s ever done:

On Losing 60 Pounds: “Losing that weight was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. I had to change the way I worked out, the way I ate — everything. Everything I did before I got pregnant — like Pilates, which I had done for about 14 years — didn’t work anymore. I had to find a completely different way to challenge my body. A friend suggested I try Bikram yoga. At first the idea of doing a 90-minute workout in a 105-degree room sounded like torture. But the sweating is exactly what I became addicted to. My body changed dramatically almost immediately. Within three classes I noticed less belly fat. My knees and legs are stronger than ever now; my arms have definition for the first time in my life; and my posture is much, much better. I also feel completely energized from all of the deep breathing. I leave class relieved of any anxiety I went in with, and the sweating and detoxifying make my skin feel great. I can’t recommend it enough.”

I understand that losing weight can be difficult, but ‘the hardest thing ever’? What do you guys think?

See more of her thoughts and bikini shots on the next page!

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Just like many predicted, 19 year-old blonde babe Kate Upton is the new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition covergirl! Kate’s hot bikini billboard was revealed last night in Times Square – we’ll definitely have a post on the full editorial in the future!

What do you think of their choice?

More shots next!

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Bikini treat for the weekend: Scarlett Johansson, who enjoyed some time on the beach in Hawaii while wearing a blue two-piece.

Many more pictures after the jump!

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