Toni Jones picks her fashion favourites from Simply Be!

Posted on 10 June 2011

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We got together recently with the fabulous Toni Jones, Fashion Editor of the Sun’s Buzz magazine.

She picked out all her favourites from the Simply Be SS11 collection – as modelled by the gorgeous Naomi Ishimada!

Here are some of her top picks!

50′s Prom Dress:

50s prom dress plus size

 

Angel Ribbons Print Tunic and Camisole

floral tunic plus size

 

Grazia tunic:

shell pink evening tunic

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Feeling Fruity with Ruby Rocks

Posted on 04 May 2011

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Ruby Rocks is one of our favourite brands here at Simply Be – and it must be one of yours too because the pieces always sell like hotcakes!

This season the collection has a distinctly fruity feel to it – perfect for a long hot summer (here’s hoping!).

We’re going bananas (sorry, had to) over this floaty kaftan. You can wear it as a top or a beach cover up and the sleeves can be worn loose or tabbed up.

Ruby Rocks banana print kaftan

 

This pineapple print sundress has a totally tropical vibe – and the side ties will really help show off those curves.

Ruby Rocks pineapple print dress

 

This sweet frill hem dress is called the BBQ dress and we can see why! It would definitely look best in the sunshine, with an ice cold drink in hand as the perfect accessory.

Ruby Rocks plus size summer dress

 

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Summer Style Update

Posted on 12 April 2011

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Lots of fabulous new additions have just hit Simply Be, including:

Magnificent maxi dresses…

Grazi maxi dress

yellow butterfly print maxi dress

Palm print maxi dress

 

…super-cute tunics

purple gypsy blouse

Floral babydoll tunic

frill hem tunic

 

…and sweet longer length cami tops – wear as a top or a summer dress!

pink camisole top

blue long line camisole

floral camisole plus size

Now all we need is the sunshine!

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WIN the Bess dress from our new Rise collection!

Posted on 04 April 2011

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Have you seen our stunning new collection from Rise yet? 

Rise have been designing and supplying fashion-forward womenswear to leading High Street stores for fifteen years and now they’ve created a range for us in sizes 14-32. Chic tunic dresses, luxurious lace and a fabulous maxi dress that’s absolutely to die for!

To celebrate today’s launch we’re giving away this gorgeous tunic dress in hot raspberry.

Hot pink tunic dress by Rise at Simply Be

 

To enter, head over to our Facebook page and leave a comment underneath the dress saying where you’d wear it. It’s that easy!

Take a look at some of the other incredible pieces in the collection:

Rise maxi dress plus size

Cream lace dress by Rise at Simply Be

 

Sheer sleeve tunic dress by Rise

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Wedding looks that wow!

Posted on 01 April 2011

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We all love a good wedding don’t we? But what nobody loves is that dreaded ‘what on earth am I going to wear?’ feeling! The best approach is to start thinking about it early – then you won’t end up doing a panic buy a few days before and settling for something that’s not quite right. Everybody always checks out what the other guests are wearing, so make sure your outfit makes everyone green with envy!

It’s worth bearing in mind the style of the wedding and choosing your outfit to suit.

Country House

For a  traditional wedding go for something soft and feminine; flowing shapes, floral prints and ruffle trims are all perfect.

Galactic print maxi dressblue peep toe slingback shoes  Blue beaded headband fascinator rose corsage clutch

 

City Chic

If your friends have opted for a modern wedding then try a simpler shape but make a statement with a bold colour or print – or both!

Anna Scholz print dress plus size bodyshaperPeep toe black patent court shoes   black clutch bag

 

Beach Beautiful

If you’re lucky enough to have a beach wedding in your diary then you can keep it more relaxed. Cool and comfy is the order of the day.

Plus size maxi dress Fabric and faux pearl necklacePink flower toe post sandals Floppy straw hat

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Oscars 2011 Dress Trends

Posted on 04 March 2011

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Ah the Oscars. Every year we gaze longingly at the fabulous gowns and the glittering stars and sigh. And then before you know it, they’re gone for another year! 

It’s always a thrill to see what each actress will plump for – and to discover what the trends are. This year there have been two main trends.

We wrote about the first trend not so long ago – the Black Swan look.

The influence of the film (for which Natalie Portman scooped the Oscar for Best Actress) was clearly visible on the red carpet, with Mila KunisHilary SwankSharon Stone and Halle Berry all making an appearance in feathery or gauzy numbers. 

Get the Black Swan look:

 

The other trend was for something completely different: bold berry shades of rich ruby red or plummy purple. Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson looked stunning in plum, while Anne Hathaway and Sandra Bullock were ravishing in red.

Get the Berry Blast look:

Farewell Oscars – until next time!

 

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