A Mullion woman has beaten over 1,000 curvy women from around the world and made it to the top ten of the annual Star in a Bra competition- a model search to become the new face and body of D plus underwear brand, Curvy Kate.

After previously trying her hand at modelling in her teenage years, Megan McMinn, 22, was put off due to negative comments about her appearance.

Megan, a former pupil at Mullion School and Helston College, was brought up on the Lizard, where her family run holiday lets in Cadgwith on the Lizard.

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Curvy Kate first selected Megan to be in the top 25 of the competition and after an intense online vote was later chosen to be in the top ten with nine other women.

These women from all over the world attended a Curvy Kate make-over and photoshoot in London and the professional photos have now been released so the winner of Star in a Bra 2015 can be crowned by a final public vote.

The champion will now join the brand’s curvy line up at their summer shoot, enjoy an all-expense paid trip to the Mediterranean for two with £1000 spending money and also be awarded a year-long modelling contract with Bridge Models Limited.

Megan said:  "I love the idea of representing a brand that preaches diversity and body positivity. As a teenager I had some experience in the modeling world, however I was soon put off by derogatory comments photographers and stylists would make about my curves.

"I was told I was too big for samples and that I needed extra contouring on my face to make it appear thinner- the industry really made me question myself.

 "I think working alongside Curvy Kate would be an incredibly body positive experience, and to win would help to take away the bitter taste my previous modelling experience left behind.

To vote head to www.starinabra.com or vote on the Curvy Kate facebook page.