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The UK has been alive this week with amazing Plus based events, that from the North to the South of the country, have left people feeling great about life and our delightful community. Last Saturday, up in Leeds, Plus North was the name of the day – where curvy women from all over the North of England (and some as ... Read More »

The UK is quite an exciting little place at the moment… The Jubilee just occurred – we have the Olympics coming and on top of those two (already fab) occassions, there are a few Curve based events on their way. And no matter if you’re in the North or South of England on the 7th of July – the UK ... Read More »

Last week in London, The Eveden Lingerie Group held one of the greatest product launches I’ve  ever had the pleasure of attending. Held at the Swarovski Crystallized Cafe, the space was transformed into a stunning showroom, where Lingerie and Swimwear held centre stage. The Eveden Group is a Lingerie powerhouse, holding brands including Elomi, Freya, Fauve, Fantasie and Goddess under its ... Read More »

Carolyn de la Drapiere is a UK based company headed by designer Carolyn Draper. Carolyn’s designs are aimed at creating luxurious, detail-driven garments that are contemporary and sophisticated. Carolyn herself hails from New Zealand, grew up in Australia and lived in the States before she settled in London. Carolyn got her grounding in fashion through sewing and tailoring at home, ... Read More »

In the last few years, the state of shops on the High Streets here in the UK have seen more closures than openings… BUT – one retailer is bucking that trend. Opening stores is not for the faint hearted and for retailer, Simply Be, it seems to be at the forefront of their minds. After the first store opened in ... Read More »

As with many curvy, fashion loving girls, I’m a sucker for gorgeous high-end fashion. London Fashion Week came and went over here in the UK with not so much as a blip about curves… Yes, the fashions were beautiful and yes I like Alexander McQueen, but I LOVE clothing made for curves. Thank goodness for Milan. Thank goodness for Elena Miro. ... Read More »