March 27th, 2013

Maxi dresses are a great fashion essential for the warmer months of spring and summer. They help us to stay cool and look fabulous and are one of the most comfy dress styles to wear thanks to their long, flowing material. Maxi dresses not only look great and feel good on; they are also very [...]
Tags: Boho, Dress, Dresses, Embellished, Feather, Floral, Halterneck, Maxi Dress, Monochrome, Plus Size, Print, Spring, Summer
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March 12th, 2013

Take a stroll along the high-street and you’ll see a whole host of exciting trends available right now – will you embrace these new trends or stick to your comfort zone? We believe life is too short for playing it ‘safe’. Maybe it’s time to experiment with different styles for spring time? Don’t let society [...]
Tags: Beige, Cream, Faux Leather, Floral, Plus Size, Plus Size Trend, Ruffles, SS13 Trend, Stripes, Trends, White
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January 21st, 2013

Every year Pantone releases a colour that will set the stage for trendy products all year round. Emerald is the hot colour of 2013, and it is quickly popping up in stores. Emerald is an easy colour to incorporate into your wardrobe, and it coordinates with so many different colours. You can’t go wrong with [...]
Tags: 2013 Trends, Asos, Dress, Emerald, H&M, Milly, TopShop, We Are Owls
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October 10th, 2012

Wearing high boots as a plus-sized woman can be a pain. The majority of boots are made with small calf sizes and don’t fit comfortably. Women with legs that are more muscular or defined always have the hardest time finding a good pair of boots that accentuate and improve the appearance of their legs, while [...]
Tags: Boots, Buckles, Faux Fur, Fur Trim, Heels, Leggings, Riding Boots
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October 1st, 2012

A fashionable coat that is both functional and cute is important for the upcoming autumn and winter months. A good coat should flatter your frame, but it should also provide significant warmth and comfort when you need it most. There are a few styles of coats that look superb on a curvy frame, but more [...]
Tags: Asymmetrical, Blazer, Chic, City, Coat, Jacket, Moto, Peacoat, Plus Size, Trench
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September 24th, 2012

Plus-sizes in the luxury world was only a dream a decade ago. Today women of all sizes can experience the luxury of high-end brands and fashions without worrying about whether garments will fit properly. There are dozens of designers that produce clothing above a size 10, and many more are catching on to accommodate to [...]
Tags: Designer, DKNY, Eileen Fisher, James Jeans, Jeans, Plus Size, T-Shirts, Vera Wang
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September 14th, 2012

Looking good in the newest trends this autumn can seem impossible. A majority of trends are not created with the plus-size gal in mind. They are designed for runway models to show off the style to the world. That doesn’t mean you should avoid some of the bolder trends out there, but it does mean [...]
Tags: Blouses, Coloured, Shiny, Textured, Trousers
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August 9th, 2012

I can’t believe it’s already August. The summer has flown by (as usual) and it’s only a matter of days now before you start to feel the shift in the air. That time of year when daylight seems to be fading a little earlier, a few of the leaves on the trees have already started [...]
Tags: Autumn, Birds, Dandelion, Floral, J. Crew, Jumper, Ombre, Skirt, Spotted, Trend, Trousers
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July 26th, 2012

Shorts aren’t a new summer trend but a lot of women fear this time of year as they don’t want to show their legs. So what’s the issue with wearing shorts? Be it cellulite, bunching, or just exposing more skin than is desired, hopefully I can show you a few options to help you overcome [...]
Tags: Bermuda, Boyfriend, Espadrilles, Eyelet, Floral, Gap, Karen Zambos, Marc Jacobs, Milly, Shorts, Stilettos
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July 18th, 2012

Printed/embellished trousers have been such a great trend for the last few seasons. It started with florals, but quickly diverged into scarf print and mirror image trousers. There are so many great options out there for all shapes that I just want to dive right into it and show you. Let’s start with these fabulous, [...]
Tags: Asos, Embroidery, Leather Trousers, Paisley, Warehouse, Zara
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