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02 February 2012 11:37
 Cheryl Fergison, AKA Heather Trott from Eastenders, hit the red carpet in the Gabrielle Gown by Igigi and looked absolutely amazing. Paired with simple accessories to make the most of the beautiful gem adorned neckline, Cheryl really showed us how curvy women can rock the red carpet look. We love to see the celebs dressed up in all their finery, particularly when they choose an outfit from Curvety!  Read More
19 January 2012 12:09
 The Duchess of Cambridge yet again proves she deserves her fashionista reputation at the premiere of War Horse last week where she affirmed her love affair with lace. Shielded from the rain by her doting umbrella wielding husband, the former Kate Middleton looks every inch the royal wife. Sporting a sultry full length dress by Temperley paired with simple accessories to compliment the demure & sophisticated look. If we didn't know better we would have said that Kate had been taking a peek at the lines by
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11 January 2012 01:35
If you like the fabulous fashion we bring for curvy women you will just LOVE our new collection of wide calf fit boots.  We have teamed up with Australian company "Bennetts Boots" to offer a selection of amazing on trend and high quality footwear, all designed for the fuller figured woman and available in 3 calf widths. We can't wait to hear what you all think of them! One of our favourite new additions is the Riley Boot (pictured), fabulous on trend patchwork knee highs which are comfortable and stylish. The celebrities are getting in on the trend with the likes of Beyonce, Nicole Richie, Jessica Alba, Gwyneth Paltrow, Katie Homes-Cruise,
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06 December 2011 04:38
Her character in Eastenders may not have much luck in love but Cheryl Fergison, who plays the loveable Heather, has certainly found her perfect man. Cheryl celebrated her marriage to Yassine in style at the end of October with their UK wedding, following their Moroccan ceremony earlier in the year. The event which took place in Selsdon Park Hotel in Surrey was certainly star studded with many of the UK's favourite TV celebs in attendance. In the day Cheryl wore the Analisa Lace Wedding Dress, a full length lace overlay dress with long sleeves and a V neckline. The dress is absolutely stunning and Cheryl looked amazing. In the evening Cheryl wore the Read More
23 November 2011 11:08
Curvety have been contacted by eyeworks as they are looking for participants in a new TV show. They are looking for people who want to lose at least 10 stone in weight. This isn’t a quick-fix TV programme –they follow the men and women for a whole year and they get a dedicated team of personal trainers, nutritionists and round-the-clock medical supervision. This is a programme that can change someone’s life by giving them the support and tools to help them succeed at no cost to them. If Read More
16 November 2011 03:52
Between now and the end of the year the lovely people at 100% People want to get your opinions on who you feel has made a difference to the plus size community. To do this they have organised the Plus Size Awards 2011. They have 18 categories for you to vote on covering plus size retailers to plus size role models as well as everything in between. Curvety have great pleasure in announcing they have been nominated in two categories - plus size ladies fashion retailer and plus size independent fashion retailer! We would really appreciate the support of our customers and fans, so if you think Curvety do a great job in offering plus size fashion to ladies please show your support and vote for us here - Plus Size Awards 2011 Voting will close at midnight on Friday 16th December 2011 and you can vote up to twice a day.  Read More
15 November 2011 12:34
A US based plus size store have undertaken a survey which shows that women think curvier celebrities are sexier and have the best fashion sense. The survey asked 10,000 women questions about fashion and body-image and although the majority of women spend their time aspiring to unrealistic body forms, it turns out that they actually think that curvier is better! 36% of women said that Marilyn Monroe was the sexiest celebrity and wished they had her body, followed closely by Beyonce Knowles, Sofia Vergara and Kim Kardashian. Results for Sexiest Celebrity - Marilyn Monroe: 36% Beyonce Knowles: 24% Sofia Vergara: 20% Kim Kardashian: 11% Gwyneth Paltrow: 6% Katie Holmes: 5% Christina Hendricks: 4% Blake Lively: 2% Although more evenly spread, it seems that the majority also think that the more curvy celebs dress better too... Results for Best Fashion Sense - Kim Kardashian: 20% Beyonce Knowles: 19% Marilyn Monroe: 18% Gwyneth Paltrow: 18% Katie Holmes: 14% Sofia Vergara: 11% Blake Lively: 4% Christina Hendricks: 3% Plus size model Katie Green, talked about the results - "How refreshing to find a survey that actually shows that Read More
08 November 2011 12:39
There is one way to guarantee maximum curve appeal in any outfit, and that is by carefully accessorising with a fabulous belt. Whatever your shape a carefully selected belt can be worn to accentuate your good bits and draw the eye away from areas you are less comfortable with, and lets face it, we all have them!   A classic pear or hour glass shape can wear a belt on the natural waist line to draw attention to their natural curves and take attention away from the hip & bottom area. Read More
01 November 2011 02:01
As the English winter weather sets in we can all be cheered a little by the prospect of the soon to be here festive season. One of my favourite things about this time of year is the parties & celebrations it brings, and the chance to dress up and feel a little extra special. If you need some inpiration for that "wow" outfit, here are some of my current favourties for the fuller figure... If you have a black tie event to attend and want to stand out from the crowd then this is the dress for you. The ruched faux wrap waist flatters, while
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07 October 2011 03:29
Now this subject should cause some debate! Bashar Brown, a British hair stylist, has opened Hair By Bashar, a salon that caters to plus size clients who feel uncomfortable in mainstream salons. "Increasingly, larger women were telling me how they hate going to the salon because they are filled with slim, glamorous women," Brown explained to the Daily Mail. "For them, it feels the same as walking into a gym full of ultra-fit people. They feel like everyone is staring at them." So Brown has created a salon where larger women and men can feel comfortable getting their hair styled. This means extra large seats, gowns and hair-washing basins. Brown says he sympathises with curvier clients because he used to be overweight. Now he wants to make those who feel uncomfortable with their bodies glamorous when it comes to beauty. I find myself with mixed opinions on this one. Being pampered at the hair salon is one of the lovely luxury rituals that most women look forward to. I think its admirable that Bashar is attempting to create this environment for people who may not have enjoyed the process in the past. BUT... why should the more voluptuous of us feel Read More
02 September 2011 01:17
As a massive fan, I was pleased (but not surprised) to see Adele win a multitude of awards at the VMA's. But for me the highlight of the night was her live performance, which certainly left  no room for doubt that she is worthy of her huge success. Although her hit, "Rolling in the Deep," is the best-selling record of the year so far, Adele decided on a simple rendition of "Someone Like You," my personal favourite song. With just a pianist playing in the darkness behind her, there was no need for showy stage props and light shows, her voice truly does speak for itself. Well done Adele! Adele looked amazing with her hair pulled back in her signature ponytail and a simple yet sensational little black dress, as seen in the pic. You can get the look with the retro glam lace dress, available in the UK at Curvety.  Read More
30 August 2011 02:39
Isn't it always lovely when you can satisfy your shopaholic cravings with a little less of the guilt? The huge sale that Curvety, the plus size specialists, have on right now is sure to be a pocket pleaser. But as you would expect there is no sacrifice in the style stakes. Many of the lines have a whopping 75% off! Plus they have 20% off across the entire plus size swimwear line. Many of their trademark dress collection also has 20% off, so here is a selection of our favourites...  Available in green or purple Was £89, Now £71.20  Was £98, Now £78.40  Available in Wine, Purple or Black Was £88, Now £70.40 Read More
10 August 2011 04:03
Although the world is crying out for curves to be accepted, it seems that beauty is still skinny deep in the eyes of beauty pageants.  Cynthia de la Vega, 19, came second at the Nuestra Belleza Mundo Mexico beauty pageant last September - the country’s equivalent of Miss England. The result meant she would go on to represent Mexico at the 2011 Miss World competition in November, being held in the UK. Cynthia claims that she has been stripped of the opportunity due to gaining a mere 6lb! Speaking at a press conference, De la Vega said organisers withdrew her from the international pageant because she failed to lose the weight she had gained. "I was very sad and very deceived. I cried and cried and cried," she said. "They demanded that I lose a few kilos, but they never provided a nutritionist or any other assistance to ensure the weight loss." National director for the pageant, Lupita Jones, said in a statement that De Read More
05 August 2011 11:53
There is something fabulously sexy about the vintage trend, and nothing does this style justice better than luscious curves. This is why Curvety have embraced the vintage look wholeheartedly and brought together the most amazing selection of vintage inspired numbers guaranteed to turn heads.  Available in sultry black, scorching red or sassy polka, this Marilyn inspired dress has the subtly sexy style of the 40s and 50s. The ruching of this dress lovingly hugs curves in all the right places.  Feminine flair is paired with the vintage look in this navy cotton-poplin mini polka-dot dress contrasted with the mini striped belt and ties. Team this timeless piece with scarlet wedges and a bold haute red clutch for a fun, feminine cocktail look.
20 July 2011 04:25
While many of you are tucked up in bed this coming Sunday, 2 slightly crazy representatives of Curvety, the plus size clothing specialists, will be hauling themselves down to Portsmouth to run 10k (approximately 6.3 miles) to raise money for Cancer Research. Malina & Shaniece will be sporting pink tutu's and legwarmers as well as Curvety T shirts to brighten up the early morning, which will be spent sweating & puffing along the sea front. The cause is a very worthwhile one and is personally close to the heart of Malina Bergeman, owner of Curvety, due to a number of her family being affected by the illness. Because of funding from previous years runs and other donations Cancer Research have made great progress in fighting the disease which affects so many. You can look out for pics following the run at the Curvety facebook page - www.facebook.com/curvety You can also support us by sponsoring us, any donation will be very much appreciated - http://raceforlifesponsorme.org/curvety  Read More
06 July 2011 11:13
Thanks to US designer Kiyonna, Curvety are stocking an amazing line of plus size swimwear and beach cover ups in sizes 16 to 34. All have built in "curve control" and all the support you could dream of whether you plan to lay by the pool or surf the day away.
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03 May 2011 02:56
 The answer to Britain's best kept secret was finally revealed on Friday - Which designer would Kate Middleton be sporting on the biggest day of her life?  Looking absolutely stunning, the new Duchess of Cambridge appeared in a beautifully striking yet simple dress designed by Sarah Burton for the Alexandra Mcqueen label. Kate worked closely with the designer to get her perfect dress, which bears great resemblance to the wedding dress of the inspiration behind it - Grace Kelly. All over the Country women are desprate to replicate the timeless glamour for their own special day. Here is our pick for the perfect homage piece for
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20 April 2011 12:49
 OK, so a Spring Summer lace trend is hardly breaking news but I for one am glad lace is back for SS11, and in a big way! Lace has continued in popularity from Autumn Winter and, like many trends that span multiple seasons, it has evolved. This season the lace trend has taken on a more classic look, with quality antique-style lace being the key. Think romantic, feminine & chic without being too girly or tacky. Where lace was once seen as a trim or an embellishment it is now the star of the show!
04 March 2011 02:00
We have been contacted today by the lovely people at RDF Television who are putting together a new show and are looking for participants. As part of the show you will get a fabulous makeover! Here is what they are looking for... DO YOU WANT TO PUT THE SPARK BACK INTO YOUR RELATIONSHIP? IF SO, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! DO YOU STILL LAUGH? TAKE AN INTEREST IN ONE ANOTHER? ARE YOU AND YOUR PARTNER IN NEED OF A MAKEOVER TO GIVE YOU THAT MUCH NEEDED BOOST? The makers of programmes Wife Swap and Secret Millionaire for Channel 4 are looking for larger couples who want to put the spark back into their relationship AND receive a fabulous makeover! If you are interested, or know someone who would be perfect, then please call 0207 013 4577 or email charlotte.sinden@RDFTelevision.com for more details. So if you're interested get in touch using the contact info above, but don't forget to let us know over here at Curvety if you make it on Read More
03 March 2011 11:46
 So Heather is all set to be Shirley's bridesmaid and in true Eastenders form the try on session involved a few drinks and very little class. Heather, who is played by Cheryl Fergison, can be seen here in an Igigi dress called the Modena gown in lavender, which is available in the UK at Curvety.com. Although the dress is stunning, the Eastenders wardrobe team have definitely gone for the "how not to wear this dress" angle by tying the silk tie belt to the front with a big unsightly and unflattering bow, and some very choice accessories! With the big day approaching it isn't clear whether this will be the outfit of choice but here's hoping they give Heather a day off from her frumpy costume choices and show the viewing public that curvy women can dress to impress! |
