SimplyBe goes after the $35 bn plus-size US market

SimplyBe [site: www.simplybe.co.uk] is part of the N Brown trading group which is the most successful direct home shopping company in the UK. The group was first established in 1882 and was the first company to send their goods using the postal system. SimplyBe offer fashionable plus size clothes to women their 30’s and up. Read More  Read More →

Back to work: power clothing for the curvy girl

Power suits or clothing, a blast from the 80’s with a 40’s twist are back with an avengance. Americas Shopping The Trend report “While suits have made a comeback from the 80s (all shoulder pads & Dynasty!), this trend goes back a few more decades to the 1940s. Think of a young Joan Crawford, or the softer Bette Davis… all business & streamlined in their dark suits. And nothing beats a pinstripe suit to streamline your own look!... Read More

Autumn 2009 Fashion Trends: Curvy Country

Yee Haa! This winter sees us reaching for our fringed boots, peasant shirts, and gypsy-inspired chunky gold jewelry. Plaid isn’t for Western movies or lumberjacks anymore! One of the major trends for this autumn is the folk/country inspiration. Plus Size Tall takes a look at what is available in the stores. Read More  Read More →

UK’s Plus-size fashion blogs

First, what is a blog? It is a word we hear a lot without necessarily knowing what a blog is and how it differs from a website. A Blog is an online log or diary or ‘web log’ hence then shortened to Blog. Blogging has evolved over the years and tools such as WordPress have become more sophisticated. Wikepedia writes: a blog has ‘regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. Entries are commonly... Read More

Simply Be bets on tunics for Autumn 09

Simply Be has released some “trend ticking tunics” that are perfect for the coming Autumn. Read More  Read More →

Mica Paris launches her collection at SimplyBe

New for autumn 2009 Mica Paris, well known soul singer and broadcasting star, has teamed up with Simply Be as their new celebrity fashion designer.  Her debut collection “All Woman” expresses her infatuation with fashion and passion for life. Read More  Read More →

Anna Scholz’s new collection

Anna Scholz designs “curvaceous couture” in sizes 12-28 to help you to celebrate your curves and feel great. In a recent interview in the Telegraph Anna says “The style is sexy, funky and directional, We are not scared of strapless. We offer maxi dresses, cashmere and leather. Our necklines plunge. And we are not worried about showing off curves. Or a big leg. We don’t cut broader for a bigger bottom. We cut to achieve a slimline look... Read More

Gok Wan’s lingerie and media empire

Gok Wan is a British fashion consultant, author and television presenter. Read More  Read More →

Plus Size UK: SimplyBe, 15% off your first order

With 15% off your first order and next day delivery available, Plus Size UK’s SimplyBe has sizes ranging from 14 to 32 and is the perfect place to pick your staple clothing. Read More  Read More →

Simply Be sets a sale challenge

Simply Be has set a challenge for bigger girls to see how much they can get off fashion and accessories in the online store’s sale (Link: www.simplybe.co.uk). Read More  Read More →

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