The Truth about Swimwear
24 June 2008 | No Comments | Author: Hayley
100% People have conducted a survey in which 848 women were questioned about swimwear and how it makes them feel.
The results show a staggering 41% of women never feel confident wearing a swim suit.
The research suggests that women have real concerns with exposing their bodies in swimwear. Of the women asked, 60% admitted to being a UK size 14 or above.
When so many women find purchasing and wearing swimwear such a traumatic and frustrating experience, is it any wonder so many of us have issues with this holiday essential? (more…)
A day in the life of a Plus-Size Model
18 June 2008 | 1 Comment | Author: Hayley
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Plus-Size model?
What it takes to be successful? To have your curvaceous body accepted, and in demand?
100% People meet Cherriane McDonald, a Plus Size model living in London. She has kindly written a diary of her day. Discover what a ‘real’ model get’s up to when’s she’s out and about in the big city!
Cherriane is off to a casting for an underwear assignment and then on to her modeling agency BW Fittings, for a photo shoot!
This is her ‘Day In The Life Of… a Plus-Size Model’
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
12 June 2008 | No Comments | Author: Hayley
Father’s Day Sunday 15th June! Have you sorted out your gift?
A recent survey has revealed that Dad’s prefer receiving a hand-made card over other conventonial gifts like socks and ties.
This is all well and good if you’re 10 years old or you’re lucky enough to have the time and talent to sit down and make your Father the hand-made card of his dreams!
If you’re stuck for a gift read our last minute guide and get it sorted before you do desperately resort to crayons and sticky-back plastic!
Plus-Size Swimwear
30 May 2008 | No Comments | Author: Hayley
Deciding what to take, and what not to take on holiday is always a struggle.
Obviously you want to prepare for every eventuality, but you also want to travel as light as possible.
If you’re setting off for a few weeks on the beach you’ll more than likely want to take some kind of swimsuit with you. We can all sit sunbathing for hours on end, but there always comes a point where you can’t stand the heat any longer and you end up cooling down in the sea or swimming pool.
Finding Plus-Size Swimwear can feel like a losing battle. You find a style you like but they don’t stock your size, or you find your size but in the ugliest and most old-fashioned suit in the shop.
So just in time for summer here are our favourite online retailers of plus-size swimwear. (more…)
Accessories for the beach!
23 May 2008 | 1 Comment | Author: Hayley
Sunning yourself on the beach always seems glamorous and sexy, but when you really think about it it’s far from the idyllic scene we imagine.
Sweaty skin, running make-up, flat hair and sand in places that God never intended to see the light of day are all usual occurrences when on holiday.
So what can we do to add a bit of style to a day at the beach?
There are so many different ways in which to spice up your swimwear. Plus we have some clever solutions to make you feel more confident.
The first beachwear essential is a sarong. Versatile and relatively cheap this must have accessory will serve you well all summer. With so many different styles and lengths sarongs are the perfect item for the plus-size lady. (more…)
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