THE Autumn trend: Colour Blocking!

Hello sweethearts, how is October keeping you? It's been a bumper few weeks for us, with dozens of new items added the store every day.

As well as our ever-popular military look, we've decided to bring you one of this year's biggest and most popular trends: colour blocking. It's been all over the catwalks, from acid brights to autumnal hues. Here are some of my favourite spring/summer runway looks:

Aren't they great? I am a huge fan of colour blocking, and there hasn't been much on offer for plus size women. But that's all changed!

Clockwise from top left: Navy Colour Block Top; Navy Sleeved Colour Block Top; Black & Red Colour Block Top; Black Colour Block Top; Multi Block Colour Tunic

It's taking me a lot of willpower not to snap these up at once - though it wouldn't cost that much even if I do, the prices are incredible! 4 out of 4 under £15? Yes, please!

All of these tunics would look amazing with thick opaque tights, or leggings and heels. Plain black leggings or you can even mix and match with our colour options! How will you wear yours?

Lots of love,

Lauren xx

Plus size versions of SS12 fashion - already!

Hey my lovelies! Still super happy with this beautiful weather we're having in the UK! And is it payday for anyone else? We've got free UK standard delivery on orders over £50 with the code "delfree" this weekend as a little treat for you. But what to buy? Well, I've got some inspiration for you...

If you've been keeping up on fashion news, you'll know September is one of the most important months in the calendar! With New York, London, Milan and Paris all showcasing the hottest trends and looks for next summer, I figured why wait? Especially when there are some similar items still available in plus sizes here at Yours Clothing! You may remember my Rebecca Minkoff post, but here are even more! Have a peek:

Anna Sui's cute and kitsch retro look makes a feature of a huge bow - we've got a stunning selection of t-shirts with bow motifs for a similar feel!

And if bows aren't your thing, how about showering yourself in hearts instead with this Anna Sui-esque print tunic? Team with statement accessories for an off kilter, fun outfit!

Dolce & Gabbana were all about ladylike florals (and a few vegetables, too!), and the elegant purple blooms can be found on our Limited Collection slinky maxi dress.

Scottish boy wonder Jonathan Saunders is a revelation with his dainty, ladylike designs, and a lucky few of you can grab this lookalike prom dress from our sale - only a few sizes left, so hurry!

And finally, for those of you who love show-stopping brights, our De Stijl inspired tunic has the Barbie pinks and electric blues that are just like Nanette Lepore's neon summer collection!

Well I hope this has been a fun post for you all. I'd love to know your thoughts, and if you have any ideas for content let me know on facebook or twitter! Can't wait to hear from you.

Have a super weekend everyone xx

An SS12 look for Winter!

Hey everyone, hope you enjoyed yesterday's post about our fabulous coats and jackets that are arriving this autumn. Of course, we're still offering you mega bargains on our summer stock, with new reductions and an extra 10% off our high summer sale!

While we're just getting around to autumn and winter, fashion is always a step ahead - the past week all of New York has been on fashion alert, and London Fashion Week begins today, predicting trends for next spring and summer!

That said, I noticed a great outfit in US designer Rebecca Minkoff's spring and summer collection that could be great for now - and luckily, you can get a similar look at Yours! Check it out:

Clockwise from top left: Chocolate Scarf, £6; Floral Tunic, £22; Brown Buckle Cross Body Bag, £12; Aztec Stretch Bracelet, £8; Brown Suedette Lace Wedges, £30 (COMING SOON)

All this alone might leave you a bit chilly, especially when the sun goes down! I reckon it'd look just as good paired with leggings and one of our gorgeous cardigans to keep you wrapped up warm.

Hope you enjoyed this look, and have a fabulous weekend! 

Lauren xx

It's a palazzo party!

Hello everyone! Hope you're all very well? Have you bought from our summer sale yet? I snapped up some t-shirts that are only £1! 

Today I want to talk about one of the hottest trends this spring and summer that has become so popular here at Yours. Versatile, chic, luxurious and kooky, there's a design for every mood. It'll not only cause a stir, but keep you covered throughout the autumn and winter, too. Yes, I'm talking about palazzo trousers!

Left to right: D&G; Marc Jacobs; Richard Nicholl; Holly Fulton; Dior

Palazzo trousers were featured in different colours, fabrics and designs throughout the SS11 catwalks - from Dior's nautical version, to Holly Fulton's crazy graphic print and D&G's oversized floral version.

These trousers are a trend that works so well on plus size women, especially those of us who are tall. They create a flattering silhouette, are easy and comfortable to wear, and here at Yours we've got them in a variety of different colours and patterns, available from sizes 16 up to 32!

Clockwise from bottom left: Multi Print Palazzo Trousers, £22; Black & Purple Leopard Print Palazzo Trousers, £28; Multi Floral Print Palazzo Trousers, £28; Black Flower Print Palazzo Trousers, £22; Pink Floral Palazzo Trousers, £18; Black & White Polka Dot Palazzo Trousers, £22

These are such gorgeous pieces - pair them with a plain top and one of our cover ups and you can look great for the office, a date, or a girl's night out!

Which one will you be buying?

Lauren xx

Designer Inspired Maxi Dresses!

Maxi dresses aren't leaving high fashion any time soon, which is great because they're versatile, elegant and super flattering for all bodies! Yours Clothing pride themselves on their maxi dress selection every summer as we know you absolutely love them - and this summer is no exception.

But as beautiful as they are, are they actually, you know, fashionable? Well to find out once and for all, I had a look around Designer outlet website Net A Porter to see whether any high fashion labels had summer maxi dresses, and I found a few similarities:

From left to right: Halston Heritage inspired satin halter maxi dress, £35; Missoni inspired zig zag maxi dress, £30; Tibi inspired abstract butterfly print halter maxi, £35; Halston Heritage inspired pink floral maxi, £30.

Pretty impressive, no? It's always fantastic to know you can dress in the latest and chicest trends, no matter your size - especially when our maxis are cut specifically for fuller figures, meaning they will flatter you tremendously. And for those of you who love a bargain? Well, let's just say the most inexpensive designer dress featured is £293... You are certainly getting a fabulous deal!

Lots of love everyone, see you soon!

Lauren xx

Yours Catwalk Collection - Summer Holiday!

Hey all, hope you're having a fab week! It's been a busy week for us, having given the site a complete makeover. To celebrate, we're giving you 10% off EVERYTHING until midnight Sunday! Just use the code REDESIGN at the checkout, and away you go!

I'm a huge fan of our trends section on site, where our buyers pick and style the best and trendiest collections. Our latest one is summer holiday, which is chock full of outfit ideas to wear this summer! While the weather is distinctly grey today, it's nice to dream about these gorgeous beach outfits... Which one suits you best?

Left to right: Surfer Girl, Ms Glam, Girl Next Door. You can shop the whole look or mix and match.

Whether you're sporty, girly or glamorous, we have an outfit perfect for you!

Let me know what you think - are you looking forward to summer? You can always comment, tweet or facebook me. Can't wait to hear from you!

Lots of love,

Lauren xx

Yours Clothing Press round up!

Hi everyone! Before today's post I have to remind you that we have HALF PRICE next day delivery until 3pm TODAY - make sure you get in quick!

It's time for this month's press round up! Some fab magazines have featured us, which is wonderful. Here we go...

Woman magazine loved our chandelier earrings inspired by Eva Longoria!

Yours magazine (great name, don't you think?) used our feather print maxi dress for a makeover shoot!

Take A Break Specials used our pearl necklace, pink diamante corsage and peach maxi for their spring fashion special.

Playgirl magazine love our diamante bracelets, and are hosting a giveaway for one of our lip print t-shirts!

Prima Baby think our denim maxi (coming soon) is perfect for stylish mums to be.

Whereas Prima loves our nautical stripe t-shirt with fashionable sleeves (coming soon).

Pick Me Up magazine love our printed shirt and smudge print jacket.

More magazine used our gold clutch as a perfect accessory for a night out!

Love It magazine used our pink military dress in their rainbow feature!

Finally, Look magazine love our cropped denim shirt (coming soon). Fabulous!

Catwalk Collection's Latest Look: Garden Party!

Hello everyone, hope you had a fantastic weekend!

A few weeks ago we created a new section of the site called Catwalk Collections, dedicated to putting together outfits that reflect the latest trends. Our buyers have styled full outfits to give you plenty of inspiration on how to stay on-trend!

The latest look is Garden Party - an explosion of florals and pretty, ladylike silhouettes. This type of look was all over the catwalks for Spring/Summer '11, as you can see...

Because Yours are not one to ignore a trend, the team have compiled a selection of outfits, enabling you to get the look in your size, and for a lot less! Here are three of my favourite looks:

Left to right:

Casual floral t-shirt and jeans
Prim & proper ivory and black dress
Stylish floral tunic and leggings

Clicking on those links will take you to a page where you can shop the entire look in one go!

What do you think of these looks? Remember you can comment here, on twitter or on our facebook page. Hope to chat to you soon!

Lots of love,

Lauren xx