Love this Dress

Plus size occasion wear has always been hard to find - until Curvety came along that is!

The cotton blossom dress is a new style by Igigi, which is available in the UK at Curvety.

I LOVE this style. The gorgeous print is perfect for almost any occasion, while the shape is really flattering on curves. The only thing to be careful of is wearing it too much!

Back By Popular Demand

This stunning evening dress by Igigi sold out very quickly when it went on sale earlier in the year. It is now back due to customer demand, but in VERY limited quantities so don't delay if it's the perfect dress for you!

The keyhole dress in magenta is available in sizes 16 to 34, and is a unique style that gives the wow factor of a halter neck but without the need for a strapless bra! The back features a key hole detail with button closure, while the empire waist is finished with pretty beading. The two tone layered fabric creates an irridescent effect while the plunging neckline and empire waist will make the most of a curvy figure. To finish it off there is a matching shrug included.

New Spring Styles in Plus Sizes

Wow, how gorgeous is this new lace dress available at Curvety.com. It is almost sold out already but I am assured it will be re stocked as soon as possible. They have added a number of other new styles this week, in sizes up to a 34. So it is definitely worth a fresh look, particularly at the dress section!

Live it Large this Christmas

If you fancy a festive party this year then this may be the one for you. Biggie's is a club specifically catering for plus sized people, and for friends who are size accepting. They put on a number of events each year in the Brittania Basement Bar in Monument, London. The Christmas event is black tie, so a perfect excuse to get dressed up and look gorgeous.

Founder Lil says: 'We have worked hard to build a club with a friendly atmosphere, good reputation and to always provide great value for money."

"I have been asked for the last two years to make our Xmas shin-dig a bit fancy, so this year, I'm doing it. Our Xmas Party has now become our Xmas Black Tie Ball, so guys, dust off your swankiest suits and ladies, it's time to get those ballgowns out of mothballs."

A good number of tickets have already been sold for this event and it is recommend you buy your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. You can buy them online at Lovingitlarge.co.uk. Need a new outfit? Curvety.com have an amazing selection of womens evening dresses suitable for such an occasion in sizes 16 to 36.

Belle of the Ball

The party season is approaching fast and I am in desperate need of some new dresses for a number of black tie events I have coming up, which is why I was so pleased to see some new styles at Curvety.com.

The style pictured comes in 3 different colours - navy, black and the gold pictured, and is very reasonably priced. It is also unique and really flattering with its overlay which is a nice change when lookng for plus size outfits to wow. There is no reason why you can't be curvy AND the belle of the ball!

Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month began with the 11th Breast Cancer Care Fashion Show which took place at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. The 23 models featured (21 women & 2 men) have all experienced breast cancer and are at varying stages of recovery.

Dressed in the latest styles with their hair and make up beautifully prepared, the models sashayed down the catwalk to show that there is a future beyond cancer and you can still look good and feel great.

Fashion is an industry which has high public appeal and press coverage so it is a great way to raise awareness to a well deserving charity. This year the special catwalk show raised an amazing £517,000, while an additional £400,000 was raised by QVC shopping channel through online sales during the live airing on their TV channel.

The black tie event was presented by Lisa Snowdon and David Walliams, both of whom looked amazing in their formal evening attire. If you have a black tie event to attend in the near future ou can find suitable plus size eveningwear at Curvety.com.

Fave Evening Dress for Plus Sizes

My favourite evening dress is back in the shops just in time for the party season.

The Satin Dreams Gown is designed by US plus size clothing specialist Igigi, but is available in the UK at Curvety.com.

It is a truly fabulous dress for the fuller figure, with heavy drapey stretch satin material and a matching shawl to cover upper arms or other troublesome areas. The fit is perfect and really flattering. Whenever I wear it I feel amazing.

I'm not the only fan - Lakisha was featured wearing this dress on American Idol last year in a different colour. Plus it has had a number of mentions in magazines across the US. If you have a special night planned in the near future then don't miss out as every time i've seen this style in stock it soon sells out!

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.

Curvy Fern Britton turns 50

As tomorrow is the her 50th birthday I wanted to pay homage to Fern Britton, one of my favourite UK plus size celebrities.

Fern is a wonderful role model for women throughout the UK as she truly comes across as someone comfortable in her own skin. She always looks fabulous because she dresses well & looks content with who she is, weight included.

She is a beautiful woman who has a large male fan base, plus a scrummy celebrity chef husband. Fern is well liked and admired by colleagues, friends and the general UK public, both for personality and presenting ability. Isn't that a more healthy role model than the super slim icons who encourage eating disorders in young women?

Fern has typically been criticised in celebrity magazines and newspaper columns about her weight and body image after photographs of her emerged on holiday in a swimming costume. Fern hit back at the abuse she received saying 'I would rather be big and happy than on a diet and miserable'.

Fern also seems to love an opportunity to dress up and has been seen in some of the sexiest plus size eveningwear I have seen. You can get a similar look at Curvety.com.

Keep it up Fern, you look fab at fifty!