As child obesity increases in France the French government have sanctioned a tax on sugary drinks which has been imposed this week. It is believed this tax will raise more than 100 million Euros for the government which they will use to fund lower social security charges for farm workers. Good all round then?
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Jan
07
The French government takes action to reduce child obesity
Jan
07
Ruth Jones has fewer curves and still wants to lose more weight
What do you think of all of these plus size celebrities who have lost weight? First of all there was Pauline Quirke followed by Dawn French and now Ruth Jones has followed the trend. The only curvy star who has publically spoken in favour of her curves in the last year has been Martine McCutcheon who said “I make the most of myself and I’m real.” Ruth Jones, star of Gavin and Stacy has already dropped from a size 24 to a 12, but she still wants to lose another 3 stone.
Jan
07
It is not just a woman thing: 60% of men are unhappy with their body
It seems it is not just women who worry about how they look. A recent study carried out by the University of West England found that 4 out of 5 men are unhappy with their body showing that they are concerned about their body image.
Jan
06
Reetone shoes see price slashed after sale and lawsuit claims
Well, I am sure it does not come as any surprise that the brand Reebok were sued over claims their trainer Reetone shoes and other similar shoes could enhance bum and leg muscles. Call me skeptical, but come on, a trainer that takes the hard work out of exercise? The scientific claims made by Reebok could not be substantiated hence the court claim which has meant Reebok need to pay out $25 million. Ouch!
Jan
05
Zalando UK launches plus size women’s clothing range
We all know Zalando [site: www.zalando.co.uk] for their great selection of shoes but did you know they sell clothes too including a range of plus size clothing from brands such as by s.Oliver, YPPIG, Magnificent and Veto to name but a few? They sell beautiful clothes for women with curves providing the perfect women’s plus size clothing for every occasion. Plus Size and Tall takes a closer look at the plus size women’s clothing available.
Jan
04
Plus size collection from John Lewis: Our picks to start the year in beauty
New Year, new wardrobe? Maybe that is a bit extravagant but there is no harm injecting a bit of freshness into your wardrobe in preparation for 2012. John Lewis [site: www.johnlewis.com] has a sophisticated and stylish collection of plus size clothes from top brands for discerning plus size women. Plus Size and Tall takes a look at the plus size collection and picks out some styles to help start the year in beauty. [Read more...]
Jan
03
World’s first iPad application dedicated to Plus Size Fashion now available
The plus size fashion magazine Ma-Grande-Taille.com, the sister site of Plus Size and Tall, was one of the first of its kind launched in France where 40% of French women wear a clothes size 44 and up. The internet magazine launched in 2007 and has been growing ever since. And now, 5 years later, they have launched the first ever iPad application dedicated to plus size fashion and celebrities. The app, called MaGrandeTaille, is available worldwide, for free, in the Apple App Store.
Jan
02
Curvy Celebrities: the women we look up to in 2012
There have been some very inspirational curvy celebrities in 2011 who will, I am sure, go on to champion the plus size woman in 2012. It was easy for me to pick out my favourite three curvy celebrities for their wit and talent: Comedians Sarah Millican and Miranda Hart, and singer Adele. But who would your top curvy celebs be? [Read more...]
Jan
01
Shoes increasing in width: Vanity Sizing?
Whether or not you call it vanity sizing, clothes sizes definitely change in measurement across the decades and brands. An example of this is a size 12 skirt I bought 15 years ago from Next is closer to a modern day size 14. But is this vanity sizing or just manufacturers using measurement statistics to apportion sizes? Changes in sizes are not just affecting clothes. Shoes are also changing in their size, becoming wider, but again…is this vanity sizing? It appears some manufacturers and brands are increasing the width of their shoes whilst others are including wider fittings into their range.
Jan
01
Inspirational WeightWatchers ad: What do you think?
Are you ready for the new WeightWatchers ad? With new resolutions listed and committed to, WeightWatchers are to cash in on the number of women and men who want to lose weight in 2012 by launching the longest ever ad to be launched on TV which will air across all British TV stations that show advertising at 7pm this evening.
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