Simply Be’s been nominated for 2 big awards!
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Exciting news! Simply Be has been nominated for the Company Magazine Fashion Awards! We made it onto the short list for two categories – Best Plus-size Collection and Best Fashion Retailer! Yipeee!
Vote for us!
As you can imagine, we’re ecstatic! Simply Be HQ is filled with an excited buzz and we can’t wait to find out if we’re the lucky winners. But for that to happen, we’ll need your support – because the winners of the Company Magazine Fashion Awards are chosen by you!
To make your vote and help Simply Be get this much coveted gong, just visit the Company website! Voting starts today and ends on 3rd October 2010, so you’ve got plenty of time to drum up support!
Remember to vote us in both the Best Plus-size Collection category and the Best Fashion Retailer category – hey, wouldn’t it be amazing if a plus-size retailer got the top gong?
Win £1,000!
Oh and did we mention that your vote could also bag you a luxurious shopping spree and makeover package worth £1,000? Yep, just make your vote and you can enter Company Magazine’s prize draw – and one lucky winner will get to choose a friend to go with them on a day of shopping and pampering! Good luck!
Tell your friends!
If you’d like to see Simply Be walk away with a couple of awards, make your vote now – then tell your friends! You’ll find a nifty little share button at the bottom of this blog – click it and tell your mates the easy way!
Are you ready for Autumn?
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Can you believe another season’s almost been and gone? It been a particularly good Summer (as British ones go) with so many gorgeous trends to play with. But soon it’ll be bye bye to all that because the NEW Simply Be plus size fashion collection is now live!
You might have noticed us add a couple gorgeous new pieces onto the Simply Be site lately, but we’re here to tell you that the whole collection is now available! From biker jeans to floaty dresses, the latest knitted layers to our most covetable collection of Winter coats yet – it’s a plus size fashion frenzy! So if you haven’t already, head over to the site and see what Autumn has to hold!
And if fancy a bargain, well then – you should probably make the most of our sale! There’s up to 50% off all our top Summer pieces, so you could end the season in a blaze of glory. And it’s not just fashion, there’s lingerie… shoes… accessories and more! Happy shopping ladies!
Think back to the catwalks!
If you need a little inspiration, you need look no further than your Simply Be blog. It feels like a long time ago now but we did a big London Fashion Week feature on the trends that were going to be coming our way in Autumn. So turn back to them now and remind yourself about all the gorgeous trends, colours and textures that you’ll be wearing this season!
Don’t worry, it doesn’t end there! We’ll be posting plenty of blogs in the coming months to inspire your style choices. From head to toe looks right through to individual trends, we’ll be here to help with all your style dilemmas. And if you happen to have a burning fashion question, just post it in the comments section and we’ll do a blog specially for you!
Plus size style advice from the experts…
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You’ve probably heard about Natalie Jackson. She’s one of our lovely fashion buyers and she’s going to be judging the Simply Be Plus Size Model Competition. But that’s not all she’s been up to lately, as it happens she gone viral on YouTube with her plus size style advice videos!
Made for Simply Be with the help of her gorgeous model, Victoria Fox, they cover a range of topics from dressing for that all important interview to accessorising your look! And to help you get your style-on, we’ve posted the videos below for you – and you can find our bloopers real on YouTube!
Now, if you’re planning to enter our model competition, why not take a couple of tips from Natalie before you send your shots in? You never know, that little of extra effort secure your place in the final!
If you’re reading this blog post on Facebook, just head over to our YouTube Channel to watch Natalie’s style advice videos and of course, the bloopers!
Plus Size Model Focus: Laura Catteral
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As you’ve probably already heard, we launched our plus size model competition last week. And everyone’s been so enthusiastic! Thanks for all your blogs, tweets and Facebook messages – we’re really glad you’re all so up for it!
Anywho, since we’re looking for our own Face of Plus Size Fashion, we thought it might be nice to look over all the lovely examples that are already out there. So this is the first of a series of blogs that will focus on the plus size fashion models we all love to see!
And to kick it all off – Laura Catteral!
Laura is undoubtedly one of the big names of the plus size modelling world. She shot to fame in 2009 after strutting down the London Fashion Week catwalks in Mark Fast’s legendary show. It was reported that Fast’s stylist quit after he chose to use plus size models on the catwalk and soon Laura’s picture was plastered over newspapers, magazines and blogs the world over!
Even before that career changing moment, Laura was destined to be a plus size sensation. She’d already featured in The Sunday Times Style Supplement and taken on a runway assignment for Elena Miro’s AW09 collection in Milan. But afterwards, well it’s been a whirlwind for the curvy beauty…
Post Mark Fast…
Since finding tabloid fame in 2009, Laura’s modelled for Anna Scholz, Special K and I-D magazine. She’s also one of our very own lingerie models. Last year, she did her first ever Simply Yours TV commercial – and what a lovely job she did. We asked her back to do a second this year and she’s now one of our catalogue models too!
And then there’s the editorial stuff! Gosh, we’ve seen Laura everywhere this year! The curvy revolution is definitely here and she’s one plus size model who’s been in high demand.
First there was that Vogue Curvy Italy piece – if you haven’t already visited the Vogue Curvy Site it’s definitely worth a weekly stop. She was one of their ‘Daily Suggestions’ models and you can still find her on the site today.
And just lately, Vogue Curvy have done an interview with her detailing some of those sneaky little facts you just wouldn’t think of the plus size model. For example, she’s got a degree in Communications and Journalism – and when her modelling days are over, she’d like to switch to another fabulous fashion job by starting a career as a fashion journalist. So we look forward to even more fabulous fashion from her, even when her curves leave the catwalk.
But her high-flying editorial career doesn’t end with Vogue Curvy Italy. Just last week she was the talk of the plus size blogging world after a set of stunning images of her were printed in the French Marie Claire. In these scantly clad swimwear shots, she proves that curvy is absolutely beautiful.
Could you be the next Laura Catteral?
Remember, we’re looking for the new Face of Plus Size Fashion and it could be you! To find our more about our plus size model competition, visit the Simply Be website or browse through our plus size fashion blog!
Simply Be Fashion hits the blog-o-sphere
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The plus-size model debate has been raging over on our Facebook page and it seems our customers are keen to see the Simply Be Fashion Collection on real plus size women. So we thought we’d devote today’s blog to all the gorgeous, curvy bloggers who’ve been writing about our stuff over the last couple of months.
Plus size blog 1:
Oh the places you’ll go
www.boombands.blogspot.com
This fabulous little blog is written by Em. X – a lovely curvaceous woman that totally loves fashion. Over the last couple of months she’s written quite a few blogs about Simply Be. Naturally, we’re delighted – especially because she looks so totally gorgeous in everything she wears!
One of the great things about Em’s blog is that she posts pictures and videos – so you can see the look in action and actually hear what she has to say about it (in that amazing Aussie accent!) So head over and see what she’s done with our Tribal Print Dress (above), our Floral Maxi Dress and our Anna Scholz Print Dress.
Plus size blog 2:
Pocket Rocket Fashion
www.pocketrocketfashion.com
Next on the list is Pocket Rocket Fashion. Written by the lovely Lauren, it’s filled with gorgeous shots of the lady herself wearing the season’s hottest looks! As you can see from the picture above, she is quite the fashionista, wearing the latest lace trend straight from the Simply Be collection.
We’re particularly impressed by how different Lauren looks in all her shots. In one post she’s pretty and girly… in the next cool and on-trend… then shortly afterwards, cute ‘n quirky – it just goes to show that fashion really can take you anywhere!
Plus size blog 2:
The Fat Nurse
www.fat-nurse.com
And finally – The Fat Nurse, a blog that follows the fashion-forays of Devon, a curvy nurse from Essex. This is your down-to-earth, ‘tell you what I love and what I don’t’ kind of blog and we adore it! The pictures are quirky, as you can see from the one we’ve chosen above. It’s our Jungle Maxi Dress but shown from the back, which is a great take on it, don’t you think?
And that’s not the only Simply Be look that we’ve seen on her blog! There was the one with our Peek-a-boo Leggings… the one with our Spicy Summer Dress… the one with our Miracle Swimsuit … ooh we do like being liked!
This blog is all about loving curves, wearing what you like but knowing what suits your figure and your style. And it’s not just fashion, there’s a bit of beauty, plenty of accessories and lots of opinions. Though if you don’t like swearing, it might not be for you 
Thanks to all three bloggers for letting us use their images – we really appreciate it ladies!
Products featured in this blog… Tribal Print Dress… Floral Maxi Dress… Frock and Frills Lace Dress… Jungle Maxi Dress… Peek-a-boo Leggings… Spicy Summer Dress… Miracle Swimsuit.
The Simply Be TREND CLASH!
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With all these fabulous competitions going on, we haven’t been giving you the usual trend insight. But fear not, because we’re going to make it all up to you in one post, by mixing up all the Summers hottest plus size trends! From florals to cut-outs, vintage to nautical, we’ve doubled them up to make a trend statement!
Trend-on-trend!
It’s easy to play it safe, to wear one trend at a time, but today we’re going to show you how to mix them up for maximum impact. The rules are simply – just ‘try it and see’. If you’re ordering something new, try it out with the rest of your wardrobe, even those controversial combinations. It’s the best way for a plus size gal to find the most flattering fashion options!
3 looks, so many trends!
To help inspire you to make your own trend combos, we’ve put together 3 plus size looks for you, mixing matching some of the season’s hottest trends. You can see at a glance that they all work – and that they’ll give you instant standout in the fashion crowds. Check them out and get inspired!
Plus size look 1
Not all trend clashes have to be blatant, you can do it subtly with a couple of key pieces – like here, where we’ve mixed vintage, tough-cuffs and zebra prints!
The most important part of this look is the dress. Vintage in its style but brand new and made to last, there’s no sloppy seconds for you! We’ve coupled it with tough cuffed sandals for an instant trend lift, then added a touch of zebra print in that quirky necklace. Simple but effective!
Plus size look 2
Denim-on-denim meets new nauticals in this cute plus size look. From the bottom up, you’ve got those lovely Ravel sandals. In a gorgeous shade of navy they tap into the nautical trend but work just as well as a stand alone piece!
Next up, the biker jeans! A must for this season, they’re tough and trendy all at the same time. You wouldn’t expect to see them with nauticals, but they work a treat!
On top, we’ve got this lovely plus size tee. The neckline makes the look, weaving those nautical hues into a really attention grabbing style!
And to finish, we’ve doubled up on denim! This plus size, sleeveless jacket will come in really handy over the Summer months, you can wear it with absolutely anything. Undone, zipped up, slung over your shoulder – it can be cute, tough and totally versatile.
Plus size look 3
Cut-outs… florals… and just a touch of tribal… we’re taking the trends and working them into a totally new look!
Starting from the top, we’ve got this cute button-up floral number. It’s one of our favourites, so flattering and perfect as a top or a waistcoat. Here we’d wear it as a top with that ethnic-style necklace working as an extra layer.
The soft, romantic feel of the top clashes perfectly with our peek-a-boo leggings. It’s that tough-chic effect and we totally love it! Just add cut-out heels, something with a little bling like these Rocket Dog courts and you’re all set to wow to fashion masses!
Try it and see!
Remember, returns are really easy at Simply Be. Just to make life easier, we’ll pick up your unwanted items from your home or work. So even if you’ve got doubts about that your trend clash, give it a go and if it doesn’t work – just send it back.
Not long now…
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It’s like Christmas Eve in the Simply Be office right now! We just can’t wait until Monday when our big event finally goes live! We’ve been sworn to secrecy, so we can’t tell you what’s coming – but if you happened to be online between 1pm and 2pm on Monday… on Facebook, Twitter or here on the blog… you might well be one of the first people to find out what’s going on!
That’s all we’re saying!
Win a Fabulous dress worth £35!
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One lucky girl’s going to win this amazing Longline Halterneck Tunic from our Limited Edition Collection. It’s worth £35, the neckline and front panels adorned with shiny sequins, and that asymmetric hemline’s simply a summer seasons must-do! By itself for nights out, or dress it down with jeans or leggings – either way it’s simply gorgeous. And get that colour!!!
See the video online at the Simply Be Website.
The competition’s open now and all entries have to be in by 5pm Monday 14th June! It’s only open to residents of the UK and the Republic of Ireland – but we hope to have some US competitions ready when we hit the states in July!
ENTER NOW!
To be in with a chance to win, Just complete the following in no more than 50 words on the Simply Be blog, Twitter or Facebook!
It has to Simply Be this dress because…
Comment on the Simply Be Blog
Fill in your details and leave us a comment!
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Maxi-mum Sex in the City Impact!
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Just look at that! The Sex & the City girls rocking maxi dresses on the red carpet. Oh we’ve always loved this long-skirted style… they’re flattering, sophisticated and every shade of chic… and the proof is in the celebrities it would seem, because everyone knows the S&TC girls are the most stylish girls in town!
So, how can you make the maxi dress a style staple? Simple head on over to the Simply Be website, choose one of gorgeous plus-size styles and start experimenting. If you’ve seen the film, you know how kooky style can get and there really are no taboos this season – even denim on denim is in. So have fun and be yourself – it’s easy with a flattering plus-size fit!
Win a fabulous Summer scarf…
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Yep, it’s competition time again! We’ve got a lovely white and blue scarf to give away this week. It’s perfect for Summer days out and about, wear it when the sun starts to set or use it as a fashion accessory in the evening. And if it’s cloudy, this is the so-Summer way to wrap up!
The competition is open now and all entries have to be in by 5pm Tuesday 1st June! It’s only open to residents of the UK and the Republic of Ireland – but we hope to do some US competitions when we hit the states in July!
Enter now!
To be in with a chance to win, just tell us how you’d wear this scarf on the Simply Be Blog, Twitter or Facebook!
Comment on the Simply Be Blog
Fill in your details and leave us a comment!
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Find @SimplyBeUK on Twitter, follow us and use the tag #LOVESB
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