CURVES TO BE FASHIONS NEXT BIG THING!

Model, Angelica Gray flew to Milan last month for a photo shoot for Vogue Curvy, an off-shoot of Vogue Italia.

To everyone who doesn’t believe that being bigger than a size 0 can make it big, you’re wrong.

Model Angelica Gray has recently been photographed for Vogue. The lucky 19 year old has the option to become the face of Britain’s biggest high-street brands!

All around the world people are judged for not being a size 0, however being curvier is becoming THE healthier look.

"The fact that a size 12 is seen as 'plus size' when it's just normal is unhealthy in its own right," he said. "We absolutely need more normal-looking women like Angelica out there.”

DR Alex Yellowlees, head clinician at the Glasgow priory.

The fashion world has been hit with a lot of negative publicity in recent years for its use of size zero models on catwalks and in magazines. Yet, plus size model Crystal Renn has appeared on the pages of US Vogue. While British designer Mark Fast sent size 12 and size 14 models down the runway during his London Fashion week show in February of this year.

"The profile for plus size is definitely rising and there is more interest within the fashion industry. Girls like Angelica are proving that curvier models can be just as beautiful as a slimmer model and can work equally well in high fashion clothing."

Victoria Allison, model booker at Model Team.

It’s good to see a rise in real woman being on the front pages of our magazines and being respected for their curves!

By Kelsey Knowles, Curvety.com

Size Zero is not on Vogue

Possibly the most powerful woman in UK fashion has spoken out about the use of super skinny models in magazine shoots with a strong worded letter to fashion designers.

The editor of Vogue, Alexandra Shulman, has reportedly given them a roasting for making sample sizes so small that she has to seek out the most emaciated of models, and then Photoshop them back to health for publication in her magazine.

It’s official: being ultra-thin is no longer in vogue.

To have someone at the heart of the fashion press declare war on extreme thinness is a great victory for real women everywhere, but is only one small step in the fight against the madness of the size zero trend. It is a far cry from seeing a curvy size 16 gracing the front pages of such titles on a regular basis, but it is one of many small victories which suggest a slow change in the thinking of the fashion sector.

AUTUMN O7 THE EVENT DRESS

According to Vogue one of this season's hottest trends is the good old evening dress. There's a sultry glamour to these sumptuous floor-length gowns which will make this year's party season all the more fun.

From pistachio silk to lipstick-pink chiffon, colour gives extra dazzle and infuses another top trend - bold colours. Elbow-length gloves add to the drama but short gloves are the bang-up-to-date option. Be sure not to go mad with the jewellery though or you may over do it.

For those who don't like to show too much flesh on the upper arms, a wonderful wrap or shrug will finish the look in style.

There has always been a limited choice for plus size women when it comes to eveningwear but Curvety.com always have a wonderful selection in large sizes as they specialise in evening dresses which are cut well to fit the larger frame.

Season to go Yellow

According to Vogue, this seasons top colour trend is yellow and is boldly featured on the catwalk in a number of collections from high street to high price!

We have picked out some fab yellow pieces especially for the fuller figure.

The Honey Halter tunic is a beautiful piece which incorporates a number of this seasons top trends, the beautiful yellow and flower detail, plus the very popular tunic style. As this is a longer length it can also be worn as a short summer dress.

It is essential to get girlie in dresses this summer so the Yellow Summer dress is a great way to do just that. The flattering ruched empire waist make the fit perfect for covering tummies and the lining keeps some weight and makes it hang perfectly. Finally - accessories, as always, are essential outfit finishers.

Take a look at this Yellow Faux Leather bag, a beautiful soft faux leather which is a steal as it's in the sale!