Hitting the headlines today is the fact that British women are the ‘fattest’ in Europe. Figures released by the European Commission showed that nearly a quarter (23.9%) of women in the UK were obese in 2008/09. This compares to 21.1% in Malta who were 2nd on the obesity table and 15.7% in Slovakia who were last on the table. The National Audit Office estimates that obesity causes at least 30,000 deaths a year in the UK, through conditions such as cancer, heart disease, strokes and diabetes. In fact, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has just announced the launch a new “ambition” to bring down England’s obesity levels by 2020 and said people need to be honest with themselves about how much they eat and drink. He believes overall, Britons should be eating five billion fewer calories a day than at present.
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UK women are the most obese in Europe: Can Japan offer a solution?
‘Fat Talk’ is damaging to our self esteem
We all do it don’t we? Does my bum look fat in this? God I feel so fat today… No matter what size we are, we engage in what anthropologist Mimi Nichter calls ‘fat talk.’ I ask my boyfriend most mornings ‘how fat do I look in this?’ (To which he normally replies “well you are not thin!”). You hear colleagues at work ask each other if they look fat in a particular dress. Women frequently discuss the parts of their body they are NOT happy with be it thighs, bum, tits, hips, and so on. But why do we do it to ourselves?
Black Friday UK 2011: Plus size fashion deals we like
What ever is popular in the US always seems to travel the Atlantic back to the UK. And Black Friday is no exception. However, the UK seem to have developed the idea more into their own, abandoning the Black Friday tag which was popular last year in favour of discount codes and Autumn/Winter collection sales. Originally Black Friday was a major sales day in stores in the US which marked the start of Christmas, following Thanks Giving. But…what can we Brits expect from Black Friday UK 2011?
Discover the Littlewoods Europe Blog, a great resource for curvy expats!
Believe you me I know how hard it can be as an expat shopping in a strange country. European fashions are very ‘European’ and many of the high street shops seem very different and ‘foreign’ with different sizing and in some cases, more expensive price tags. Variety can also be hard to come by with limited options for plus sizes. All good reasons to shop with Littlewoods Europe [site: www.littlewoodseurope.com] who can offer you the brands you are familiar with along with the choices. And what is even more good news is that Littlewoods Europe now has a blog for expats bringing them a touch of home. Plus Size and Tall has taken a closer look at the Littlewoods Europe blog…. [Read more...]
Yours Clothing launches Plus Size Party Wear collection
It is time to start the party girls! Christmas is just around the corner and everyone is looking forward to the upcoming festivities. But where to buy THE plus size party wear? Why, Yours Clothing [site: www.yoursclothing.co.uk] of course with a fantastic collection of festive dresses where else?! Plus Size and Tall take a look at some of the plus size party wear on offer.
Plus size party wear: Dresses we like from Marks & Spencer
Looking for the perfect plus size party wear? Marks and Spencer [site: www.marksandspencer.com] has a glitzy, sophisticated, and elegant collection of dresses in sizes 14 to 26. Plus Size and Tall pick out several to wet your festive appetite with!
Plus size entertainer Russell Grant says goodbye to strictly
Russell Grant has come to the end of his Strictly dreams as he was voted out of the competition Sunday night. Russell and Flavia were at the bottom of the score board again after dancing their jive to 90’s pop classic ‘reach for the stars’ but the public vote was not enough to keep them in. But, Russell proceeded further in the competition than he expected and finished on a dream, dancing at Wembley Arena in his home county.
Plus Size Retail News: Castaluna English version to launch in 2012 (source: RedCats)
On the 16th November 2010 Redcats acquired whole ownership of Castaluna, the French plus size online retail store. Redcats are leaders in America and Europe in the online plus size industry and hoped to use their expertise to develop Castaluna further both in France and globally. To this end, Redcats recently released the news that they would be launching a Castaluna English version in 2012, aimed at the UK and several other European countries.
Martine McCutcheon shows off a fuller figure: Get the look with Yours Clothing
Martine McCutcheon was looking gorgeous and curvy at the recent Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2011 awards. Martine was looking curvier than she has before in an animal print strapless dress and faux fur. Her figure has fluctuated over the years between a size 8 and 14 however she is now learning to love her curves.
Winter 2012 Barbara Speer knitwear collection now available from Navabi UK
Knitwear is gaining in popularity and is it any wonder with some of the fantastic designs which are available. And now to add to the list is Barbara Speer knitwear, an innovative brand from Germany now available at navabi [site: www.navabi.co.uk]. This stunning collection uses natural materials such as organic linen, cotton and wool. This avant-garde brand consists of comfortable to wear, sweaters, jackets, vests, dresses and shirts for everyone who loves to wear casual clothes. Plus Size and Tall takes a look at what is on offer. [Read more...]
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