Plus Size Summer Sale

If anyone still needs a few bits for their summer holiday now is the time to buy!

Curvety.com are having a mid season sale and have loads of fab T shirts, summer dresses and other summer essentials in larger sizes.

I particularly love this crinkle cotton summer dress which has been reduced to £25.

Plus Size Summer Wardrobe

How are you all getting on with your summer wardrobes.I thought I would throw some inspiration out there for great summer looks in larger sizes.

I'm loving these plus size casual shorts which are great for the beach but smart enough for a spot of lunch followed by shopping - perfect! If you prefer your shorts with a little mor edge these cuffed shorts ar every sophisticated.

This white bolero shrug is a summer essential. The bolero is big news this summer and this soft stretch jersey will keep you cool while looking hot. I LOVE the puff sleeves.

This season there are loads of fab dresses available in large sizes, this colourblock dress is one of my favourites.

Summer Dresses for Curvy Women

I love the summer, the perfect excuse to go all girlie in beautiful summer dresses. This year there are some absolute corkers - and with the growing choice in plus sizes us curvy women aren't being left out!!

I love this dress available at Curvety.com. It's a new style and i'm sure it wont be around for long!

10% Off at Curvety

Fancy a bit of guilt free shopping?

Curvety.com are giving you the chance to grab a bargain new outfit, by offering a 10% discount on all orders for over £100!

The discount code is valid from today until the end of Sunday 20th April so don't hang around.

Curvety.com have the most gorgeous selection of eveningwear and dresses in plus sizes, as well as separates and other wardrobe essentials - all in sizes up to a UK 36. To get your discount you need to quote this voucher code at checkout - Spring1754.

Fab New Plus Size Lines

Pay day has finally arrived and the Christmas squeeze is hopefully easing for another year. So just when i've got a few extra pennies to spend on ME again, out trickle the new Spring lines - woohoo.

Curvety.com will be adding many new styles over the coming weeks, but have kicked things off with the fab skirt pictured, which I absolutely love. Check out other new lines at their website, which include new denim & separates.

Further Plus Size Discounts

The plus size clothing specialists Curvety.com have reduced their sale prices even further. Most items in the sale are now reduced by 50%, giving you the perfect chance to grab a bargain.

As they have fabulous clothing in sizes 16 to 36 you are bound to find someting you like - and there is no better way to lift your mood when it's so grey outside, than with a little retail therapy!

My favourite pick - these stretch jeans detailed with gem stones, now only £15!!!

Igigi New Workwear Collection

US plus size clothing specialists IGIGI have introduced a ten-piece work collection made up of fabulous staples including jackets, trousers and skirts in US sizes 12 to 30 (UK sizes 16 to 34).

'I am thrilled to introduce this new collection,' said IGIGI Founder and Designer. 'It is almost like every customer who bought a dress, wore it and came back home with a trail of compliments called or emailed us and asked when we would come out with clothes they could wear to the office and feel like they we were on top of the world. It took us some time for development purposes, but here it is now and I think the IGIGI community will love these pieces of class and comfort.'

The new line, which is designed to flatter the plus size figure, features large open collars, 3/4 length sleeves, side zippers and princess seams & are made from top quality stretch gabardine/viscose. The new line will shortly be available in the UK at Curvety.com.

New Year Sale

Plus Size Clothing specialists Curvety.com have just announced their New Year winter sale. It's the perfect way to treat yourself to something new without feeling guilty!

Some of my best buys include this gorgeous waistcoat suit which has been reduced to £60, this fab black satin shirt which is now only £28, and this beautiful red evening dress - only £70!

Many items are half the original price so don't miss out. Check out all of the reduced items here.

LAST ORDERS FOR CHRISTMAS

It's really starting to feel like Christmas. And as normal that means I'm running around like mad as I've left everything to the last minute!

If you haven't quite finished your Christmas shopping then you'll be glad to hear that plus size clothing specialist Curvety.com can still deliver before Christmas. In fact, as long as you order before 2pm on Saturday the 22nd you will still get your items in time!! With the lovely choice of plus size clothes and accessories you are sure to find the perfect gift for a loved one - or maybe a new outfit for yourself for Christmas Day...

Igigi Extend Size Range

San Francisco based plus size designer line - Igigi (www.igigi.com), have announced the launch of a new size. The designer range which has been pictured on full-figured celebrities like American Idol contestant Lakisha Jones and Hairspray star Nikki Blonsky, have listened to their customers and bridged the gap between straight and plus sizes by adding US size 12 (UK 14) to their collections.

The company introduced a small collection of dresses and tops for women who struggle on the high street as they wear neither a straight nor a plus 14. Later this month will see the launch of a comprehensive work collection made up of separates including jackets, pants and skirts.

“We are very happy to add size 12 to our collections,” said Yuliya Zeltser, IGIGI Founder and Designer. “It is hard to shop for a woman who is in between straight and plus sizes. Straight size clothes are small and plus size clothes are too big. We had many size-14 shoppers saying that they really wanted to buy IGIGI, but our size 14 was too big for them. We did our homework, listened to our customers, and decided to come out with plus size 12 with a goal to fulfill their wishes.”

A selection of Igigi's fabulous line of plus size fashion is available in the UK from Curvety.com.

New Curvety Own Label Brand

Curvety.com, a UK based plus size clothing specialist, has started developing its own label. You can now purchase from their Curvety branded line of evening and day dresses in UK sizes 18 to 36.

Curvety.com have always sold fab plus size clothing on behalf of worldwide deigners such as Igigi and Kiyonna. These lines are still available but over the coming months Curvety plans to add more and more of their own styles in sizes made exclusively for the UK public. There is a severe lack of UK brands catering for a size 32 or over so this is a welcome development.

Black on Black

Fashion's all time favourite colour gets a texture twist this Autumn/Winter with the black on black trend. You will see an array of shade & texture mix match such as luschious jet on raven-black silk to inky velvet glittering with crystals.

This look is a real winner for plus size women as wearing shades & variations of one colour is guaranteed to give a flatteringly tall & slim silhouette. Try wearing separates in different finishes like this sexy stretch satin shirt paired with this sleek chiffon skirt.

The look can be taken one step further by adding contrasting pattern & decoration such as this black velvet wrap top with a stunning burned out pattern to the neckline, paired with a contrasting black lace skirt.

Have a little fun with this trend. You can be as brave and bold as you like with this look as many of the problems that arise when trying to follow fashion, such as matching on trend colours to your skin tone and existing wardrobe, are not going to pose a problem. Plus most of the separates you buy will be able to be worn individually for many years to come.

Free Style Advice

Have you ever wondered if the look you have perfected over the years is the right one for you? Or maybe you know that you could dress better to suit your shape but you're not quite sure where to start.

The thing with being a plus size is that there is such a huge variety of different body shapes that it makes dressing to suit you so much harder. But I think I have discovered the answer.

iStylista.com is an exciting new and revolutionary virtual personal stylist website that profiles your specific body information and provides you with your very own style guide. In the past, the personal stylist at iStylista.com have worked with my favourite plus size clothing store - Curvety.com who have a fab range in sizes up to a 36. Now with a little help from iStylista.com you can shop there safe in the knowledge that what you ordered is going to look amazing.

Purple for Plus Sizes

Each season has its colour and this Autumn/Winter it is purple that reigns supreme. From lavender to violet, lilac to plum. It doesn't matter if it is vibrant or subtle as long as it suits.

Purple is a brave and bold colour which I love but has the potential to be a fashion nightmare for some. Make sure you select a shade that matches your skin tone. And use as an accent rather than all over colour if you aren't comfortable being so bold.

This fab wrap dress from Curvety.com is perfect for fuller figured ladies who are a size 22 to 36. Not only is it the best colour for the season but the tie waist detail is also very on trend and the material is to die for.

Are Low Rise Jeans for Curvy Women?

I came across an interesting article today about plus size women wearing low rise jeans. The author had tested a pair for a day and decided categorically that they AREN'T for plus size women. It occured to me that this generalisation is what can confuse some fabulous ladies with voluptuous curves as fortunately we are all unique.

The author says - 'The first 20 minutes were okay but when I decided to sit down all hell broke loose. I felt my back all out and my panties were showing. I began to feel sooo uncomfortable. Well after pulling up my jeans all day and I mean all day. I decided that low-rise jeans aren’t for curvy chicks. I don’t even know why they were made for plus size women. It’s the most uncomfortable thing in the world'.

Now I am going to presume that this plus size diva is a pear shape, which means fab hips and curves. Getting jeans to sit just right on this type of curve will always be a bit of a mission, and yes, you would be better finding a pair to sit a bit higher up. However, I am more of a traditional apple shape (and short to boot). This means my hips and waist are pretty much the same size - low rise jeans fit me like a dream and I wouldn't be seen in any other type as due to my height, if I wear mid waist or higher I look like i've purposefully hiked my jeans up to my ears in a Simon Cowell impression.

My advise is to try different styles of jeans until you find a cut that makes you feel 100% comfortable. Once you know what that style is you will be able to purchase jeans easily. One great place to buy plus size jeans in the UK in sizes up to a size 36 is Curvety.com

DEFINITION low rise - worn by both men and women, are jeans intended to sit low on, or below, the hips. They are also called low-cut jeans, hipsters, hip-huggers and low-riders. Usually they sit at least three inches lower than the belly button. Low-rise jeans have existed since the 1960s, but regained popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. Britney Spears is known for regaining the popularity.

Let me know what style of jeans suits you best and any funny stories of jeans that HAVEN'T been quite right!

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.

Plus Size Fashion on the Red Carpet

By now i'm sure you will all have heard of Nikki Blonsky, the talented new star of Hairspray and newest plus size celebrity.

Nikki was spotted in London earlier in the year in one of Igigi's fabulous plus size designs. For the LA premiere of Hairspray she has gone one step further and had an Igigi couture dress made especially for her! Based on the Shimmering dress in Copper which is available in the UK from Curvety.com, she has had the style adapted to suit her shorter frame.

Nikkie says: 'I wanted to wear something beautiful that shows off my curves in a classy and glamorous way'.

I think Nikki looks fab and shows that curvier women can look stunning for that special evening event. Take note and make no excuses next time you have a reason to dress up!

Autumn 07 Cinched Waist

The new Autumn/Winter lines are starting to hit the shops and there is much talk of the new season trends. I will be looking at these over the coming weeks but thought I would start the ball rolling with THE hot look - the cinched waist.

The stores will be filled with midi length dresses with waist belts plus tie waisted tops, jackets and coats. You can create this look yourself with the right belt. Belts are not always the easiest plus size accessory to find but there is a great selection at Curvety.com in sizes up to a 36.

This can be a great look for the more voluptuous amoung us, as maximising & accentuating your curves is the aim - time to celebrate those hips and bum! Choose a good quality material which is forgiving over lumps and bumps and use a fairly sturdy (not too thin as this will widen your waist) belt to cinch tight and you will have the perfect Forties hour glass figure. Size zero's will not stand a chance at matching your style with this look.

Real Curves Win Again

J-Lo has been voted best butt in Hollywood, yet again proving that stick thin just isn't in!! The sexy Latina topped the poll even though recent photos show that her bottom has succumbed to cellulite, further proof that au natural is the way to go.

Coming in close on JLo’s heels - In second place is the ‘Bootylicious’ Beyonce, reports The Sun. It seems Justin Timberlake has a good eye for the perfect derriere as third and fourth places are taken by current and ex love interest. Third - Jessica Biel and fourth - Cameron Diaz.

The list for the top 10 ‘Best Bottoms In Hollywood’, as per The Sun is:

1. Jennifer Lopez
2. Beyonce
3. Jessica Biel
4. Cameron Diaz
5. Fergie
6. Halle Berry
7. Eva Longoria
8. Kim Kardashian
9. Tyra Banks
10. Mariah Carey

Although none of these gorgeous creatures are plus size, neither are they size zero waifs. It gives me great joy that healthy looking role models make up this list. If you now feel inspired to show off your fab behind try plus size clothing specialist Curvety.com, who always have fab and sexy items in sizes 16 to 36.

Final Reductions in Plus Size Clothing Sale

UK based plus size clothing specialist Curvety.com has further reduced all items in their summer sale. Now really is the time to grab a bargain in sizes 16 to 36. Here are some of my favourite steals...

I love this beautiful chiffon dress which has been reduced from £45 to just £20.This vintage print skirt is really flattering and the quality is great. At £20 it's now half price!

There are too many bargains to mention them all, but with many pieces now priced at £10 or under it is definitely worth checking it out.