Celebrity Look: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Hello everyone! Did you have a great Christmas? Hope Santa was really good to you all this year! Of course, now we have the January sales to look forward to - but we couldn't wait, so we've launched ours already! Up to 75% off original prices and items from just £2, what are you waiting for?

A slightly different "celebrity" look for us this week - in fact, it's a fictional character! To celebrate the release of the English language version of Girl With the Dragon Tattoo this week I've come up with a look that reflects the tough cookie heroine, Lisbeth Salander, played by Rooney Mara in the film (and for you super fans, Noomi Rapace in the originals!). This one's definitely for you rock chicks...

Black Basic Skinny Jean, £19; Black "Risk" T-Shirt, £14.50; Grey Asymmetric Cardigan, £14; Black Leather Military Ankle Boot, £25; Black Leather Gloves, £8

I love this look, tough and understated! Are you going to see the film at the cinema, or are you a fan of the book series?

Lots of love,

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Jessie J's Superstar Tights!

Hello there everyone! Can you believe it's December already?! Have you got your Christmas decorations up yet?

Before I talk about my favourite item this week, I really want us to have a weekend push to get back in front of both our categories in the 100 Percent People awards! Please vote for us as often as you can in Best Retailer and Best Independent Retailer as we really, really, really want to WIN!

You all know that Yours Clothing, unlike most plus size retailers, pulls absolutely no punches when it comes to bringing our customers versions of the latest and most current fashion around. So no sooner had (a rather cross-eyed) Jessie J strutted her star printed tights on the stage, than our very own plus size version appeared! Check it out:

Star Print Tights, £8

Aren't they just brilliant? I've ordered my pair already! Now don't worry, you're not obliged to wear tiny hotpants like Jessie. I think they'd look just as great with a more demure style of dress, like our gaga sleeve dress in any block colour, and paired with our patent courts. This will give you an elegant look with a flash of star style!

What do you think? Will you be rocking these in the run up to Christmas?

Lots of love,

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Victoria Beckham

Hi everyone! Hope you're having a great week so far?

We're still in dire need of your votes in the 100 Percent People awards! Please help us get back in 1st place in the Best Plus Size Ladies Retailer and keep us in front in the Best Independent Plus Size Ladies Retailer - let us know on facebook or twitter when you've voted, as there may be a treat in store for you!

It's been a while since our last celebrity look, and today I've chosen one of the most stylish women in the UK - Posh Spice herself! Here she is looking as smart and fashionable as ever - although wearing scarily high heels in which to carry her adorable daughter Harper Seven - in one of her own colour-block designs. If you want to emulate her superstar look, look no further than Yours!

Colour Block Tunic, £16.50; Wide Fit Black Patent Courts, £24; Brown Retro Arms Sunglasses, £6

Sadly the cute baby isn't included! But this is a great, smart look for the office or even a night out - and you can get it all for under £50, too. If you're not as proud of your pins as Mrs Beckham or need a bit more warmth, wear with a pair of our plus size leggings and you'll look just fabulous!

Until next time, ladies!

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Michelle Pfeiffer

Hello everyone! Did you have a good weekend? 

The voucher codes I told you about on Friday are still working, and will be until 9am tomorrow. Save £2.50 off orders over £35 with the code TWO, £5 off orders over £50 with the code FIVE, and £10 off orders over £75 with the code TEN. Happy shopping!

I know that some of the celebrities featured here are very young, but this week it's turn of a lady who has aged gracefully and looks just as good as she did in her 20s: movie star and the ultimate Catwoman, Michelle Pfeiffer. She stepped out at a Hollywood event for women in the film industry and looked elegant, smart and fabulous. 

And what's great about her look is that it's not just for the super-rich or super-slim - I've put together a matching outfit that'll make all you plus size ladies the belle of the ball:

Black 3/4 Sleeve Dress, £19; Black Heart Double Buckle Stretch Belt, £10; Black Patent Peep-Toe Shoes, £20; Gold Clutch Bag, £8; Silver Ethnic Drop Earrings, £5; Silver Knot Bracelet, £8; Gold Bling Stretch Ring, £5

I think this is such a classy look, and I love that Michelle has mixed up her precious metals with a combination of gold and silver. Our dress is shorter than the original, so if you are conscious of baring your legs, a pair of our opaque tights are the key! 

What do you think of this look? Is it something you'd like to recreate?

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Katie Holmes

Hello everyone, hope you're having a great week so far! Have you seen we've added hundreds of new reductions to our sale? You can get some wonderful bargains - my favourite is our pretty lilac animal print tunic, now half price!

Katie Holmes has become one of the biggest fashion icons since marrying Tom Cruise, and I am a huge fan of her effortless, minimalist style. Her simple blue dress on the red carpet is elegant without being too showy, and such a wonderful colour to boot. Luckily, here at Yours we have similar dresses that are equally as glamorous and even more flattering!

Sequinned Shoulder Mesh Dress, £35; Embellished Waist Evening Midi Dress, £35

This is a great look for glamorous Christmas parties! While Katie keeps her accessories to a minimum, our selection of jewellery can add some extra sparkle.

Do you think you'll rock a blue gown this Christmas? Let me know in the comments!

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Kimberley Walsh

Hello lovelies, how are you all? Are you guys in the UK enjoying our half price next day delivery offer? I took advantage of it on this beautiful dress!

The ladies of Girls Aloud always tick fashion's boxes every time they go out, don't they? Last night Nicola Roberts, Cheryl Cole and Kimberley Walsh graced the red carpet for the Pride of Britain awards. Nicola and Cheryl both opted for sugared pink gowns, but I loved Kimberley's dramatic black lace number. And guess what? It's eerily similar to one of Yours' brand new evening gowns! So not only can you get Kimberley's look in sizes up to 32, but at a purse-friendly price!

Black Lace Top Midi Dress, £45; Black Strappy Heels, £28 (COMING SOON); Gold Loop Earrings, £5;  Gold Stretch Ring, £6; Gold Oval Stretch Ring, £5

Isn't it stunning? If you have any seriously glamorous ceremonies coming up, then this is the perfect outfit for you!

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Adele at the VMA's

Hi everyone! Hope you had a fabulous bank holiday and enjoyed your extra day off? And for those of you who are celebrating, Eid Mubarak!

This week's celebrity look is a lady we all love, plus size soul singer Adele! Isn't she incredible? She stormed this week's MTV Music Video Awards and won three awards. She stuck to her signature black on the red carpet, but I still love her classic and elegant dress. And luckily, you can recreate her style courtesy of Yours!

Clockwise from right: Black 3/4 Sleeve Dress, £19; Black Lace Hold Ups, £8; Gold Bling Stretch Ring, £5; Black Drop Gem Necklace, £10; Black Patent Court Shoes, £30 (COMING SOON)

I love how glamorous this outfit is, especially if you copy Adele's huge 60's bouffant and Dusty Springfield-esque eyeliner. Definitely one to save up for Christmas parties! The dress is so flattering for us plus size women, with its v-neck and sleeves that means you don't need a shrug. If you'd rather not wear head to toe black like Adele, we have grey, navy and electric blue versions of the dress - the accessories will still work perfectly.

Hope you love this celebrity look - stick around for more fashion fun on the blog this week!

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Kelly Rowland

Hi guys, how are you?

Now I hope you're all looking forward to watching the new series of X Factor tomorrow night! There's been a turn around with the judges, and personally I'll be looking forward to r&b superstar and former Destiny's Child member Kelly Rowland on the judging panel.

To get yourself in the mood, here's how to emulate one of her chic off-duty outfits. It's so simple but feminine and gorgeous, and luckily enough there are plus size versions of every here at Yours Clothing!

Get Kelly's look! White Pintucked Blouse, £18; Black Belt, £6; Beige Chino Trousers, £12; Black Bar Courts, £20

I love the simplicity of this look and it's certainly not for famous pop judges - it's an outfit that will take every plus size woman from the office to a night out with ease! What do you think?

Have a fab weekend everybody, and see you next week for more fashion talk!

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Zooey Deschanel's Twee Romanticism

Hi everyone! How are you all? Hope you've had a fabulous weekend! If you fancy beating those Monday blues, do have a look at our sale - there are still so many bargains to had, especially as we've extended the extra 10% off offer so you'll find some excellent plus size fashion bargains.

It's been a while since Yours Clothing have had a chance to emulate some of the most fashionable women on the planet, but we're finally back - and with one of my personal favourite style icons. Zooey Deschanel is a US actress, musician and model - and something of a twee, indie style princess! She always wears the most elegant and romantic tea dresses that everyone wants to go out and copy, no matter their shape or size.

Her entrance to this week's Teen Choice Awards is no exception, with a pretty floral print and minimal accessories. And with Yours' pretty prom shape dresses, there's no reason why plus sized Yours customers can't look as elegant and pretty as she does...

Get Zooey's look: LIMITED COLLECTION Black & Cream dress, £19; Black sequin clutch, £5; Black bar court shoes, £20

I think this is such a great look for a summer party and can easily last through autumn and winter. If you are self-conscious of your arms and/or legs, invest in one of our chic cover ups and opaque tights, both of which work perfectly with this outfit meaning you'll feel comfortable and look beautiful. Just add some red lippy and you're ready for any garden tea party!

Let me know what you think of this look in the comments - I can't wait to chat with you!

Lots of love,

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Kate Middleton

Hey all! Hope you're all very well. Have you bought from our sale yet? You know that you can get an extra 10% off any sale items with the code BIGSAVINGS - but hurry, it ends at midnight tonight!

As for this week's celebrity look, I've returned once again to our new Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton. She's emerging as a chic and impeccably dressed princess, and her recent jaunt to North America proved her classic elegance is here to stay.

I particularly loved her striking red outfit on the Canada tour - only Kate can make traffic stopping red look classy and chic! And because I feel that every plus size woman should be allowed to look and dress elegantly, here is a way of recreating the look at Yours Clothing:

Red Gaga Sleever Tunic/Dress, £19; Silver Heart Diamanté Earrings, £5; Beige pyramid clasp clutch, £6; Beige Bar Court Shoes, £20

The great thing about this outfit from Yours is that not only can plus size women dress like a princess with clothes that fit and flatter, the price is simply unbeatable - this entire outfit comes to £50 exactly!

Do let me know what you think of this outfit in the comments. Whose style would you like me to recreate next?

Lots of love,

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Emma Watson

It's be a week of endings, hasn't it? As well as News of the World folding and Pat Butcher hanging up her earrings and leaving Eastenders, it was also the end of the much loved Harry Potter franchise, with the première of the final film taking place in Leicester Square last night.

Along with her co-stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and author JK Rowling, Emma Watson dressed up for the occasion in a stunning dress adorned with delicate ruffles. She looks like a fairytale princess!

A lot of us may feel that ruffles are not appropriate for the plus size woman, but both myself and Yours believe that's not true at all! Our range of maxi dresses includes these beautiful chiffon ruffle maxis that are as romantic and elegant as Emma Watson's gown, and available from sizes 16 to 32. 

Pink ruffle maxi, £35; Blue ruffle maxi, £35

Go on, you can look like a plus size princess - just like Emma!

Have a great weekend all,

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Amanda Wakeley

Hey everyone! Happy Friday! We have a little payday treat for you: simply enter PAYDAY at the checkout and you will receive £2 off your order. Just a little extra so you can treat yourself without guilt...

It was the Serpentine Gallery's Summertime Ball this week, hosted by the designer label Burberry. All of the guests were wonderfully dressed, but I particularly loved designer Amanda Wakeley's bronzed goddess look. After some digging, I decided to recreate the look here at Yours, so us plus sized ladies can also look as chic and elegant.

Clockwise from top left: Fur stole, net-a-porter.com; Mocha spring detail maxi dress, £19; Aztec stretch bracelets, £8 each; Gold statement necklace, £10; Black wedge sandals, £20; Beige pyramid clutch, £6

All you need is a golden tan (real or bottled) and you're away! I absolutely love this look, but would love to know what you think. Let me know in the comments, or via twitter or facebook. Which celeb's style do you love? Tell me and I'll see if Yours have anything similar!

Have a great weekend all,

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Glamour Awards Red Carpet

Hey everyone! Recently Glamour magazine held their Women of the Year awards, which was always going to have some amazing outfits on the red carpet. And this year there's an extra special treat - us plus size ladies can grab some similar looks from Yours! Here's how to steal the styles of Brit starlets Alexandra Burke, Caroline Flack and Katherine Jenkins...

 Alexandra Burke - floaty & feminine

Pink floral maxi, £30; Silver floral stretch bracelet, £8; Filigree point earrings, £5; Corsage sandals, £7

Caroline Flack - tomboy glam

White ruffle 2in1 minidress, £35; Boots, Office; Silver statement necklace, £12

Katherine Jenkins - minimalist chic

Coral spring detail maxi, £19; Woven studded stretch belt, £10; Black studded clutch, £12; Black jewelled sandals, £20

I'm in love with all of these looks, though my favourite is definitely Caroline's - she's always so cool! Which one is your favourite?

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Debbie Harry

Hey guys, how are we all? Finally, the sun has come out to play again!

A little continuation of Sunday's festival themed fashion post, here's a look from punk icon Debbie Harry from 2007, courtesy of Look. I always find Look magazine a great source of inspiration for my Celebrity Looks series. Today I was browsing their fab festival stage outfits post, and when I saw Debbie Harry's outfit I knew I had to recreate it in Yours for us plus size ladies!

Have a look and see what you think...

Clockwise from top left: Gaga sleeve stripe t-shirt, £9; Woven studded waist belt, £10; Tortoiseshell Wayfarer style sunglasses, £6; Tummy control leggings, £14; Stripe sequin ballet pumps, £10; Cropped denim jacket, £25

I love this look because it's so versatile and wearable, even for those of us who may not have the rock'n'roll swagger of Debbie Harry. You could even wear it down the supermarket if you wanted - safe in the knowledge that you're as cool as everyone's No 1 rock chick!

Hope you like this week's celeb look - next week I'm picking outfits similar to those worn on the red carpet at this year's Glamour awards!

Until next time...

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Jessica Szohr

Hey everyone! It's been lovely to see your feedback on both my outfits and the outfits I posted yesterday. It's nice to know there are some super confident ladies among our customers!

Those of you who are no shrinking violets will love this week's celebrity inspired look, based on Gossip Girl's Jessica Szohr at the recent MTV Movie Awards. She certainly stood out in her loud and proud jumpsuit - and if you thought us plus size women couldn't steal her look... Think again! Yours have the perfect jumpsuit that is as eye catching and flattering as Szhor's, and available up to size 28!

For our version, we've got our stunning Limited Collection leaf print jumpsuit, £35, teamed with our black wedge sandals, £20 and a hot pink wooden bead necklace, £6. If you want a gold clutch like Jessica, we have one of those too!

What do think peeps? Are there any other celebs you'd love to see featured on the blog? Let me know! You can comment here on the blog, or via twitter or facebook. Can't wait to hear from you!

Lots of love,

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Gemma from TOWIE

Yep, I'm going there! Say what you like about The Only Way Is Essex, but it's now a BAFTA winning programme! They won the Youtube audience award, the only one voted for by the public. Bless!

The last TOWIE look was Mark's sister Jessica, but this time around I'm focusing on the plus size member of the cast, Gemma. Gemma is currently undergoing training to lose weight, but I think she can look really stylish even at her largest size! Here she is on a night out in something very similar to Yours - if you want to get her look, here's how!

Black jumpsuit, £30; Black fine mesh shrug, £12; Black & silver sequin ballerina pumps, £10; Black studded clutch, £5; Silver flower ring, £5

Hope you like this week's celebrity look! Keep your eyes peeled for even more over the coming weeks - and some with a great deal of colour, too!

Lots of love,

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Samantha Cameron

Hello everyone! Hope you've been enjoying our new look site that launched this week! Remember from now until midnight Sunday everything is 10% off with the code REDESIGN.

Can you believe it's been a week already since the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton? As well as being a huge and happy news story around the world, it was also a big showcase for fashion. While no-one overshadowed the bride in her Sarah Burton for McQueen creation, there were some wonderfully elegant - and downright scary - outfits on show.

One of my favourites was Samantha Cameron, wife of prime minister David Cameron, in her elegant teal Burberry dress. I know, I know, she committed a rather large faux pas in not going for a full head-piece, but I just love the contrasting jewel tones of aquamarine and amber. And not only that, but you can recreate the look here at Yours Clothing! Have a look:

Turquoise tunic, £19

Orange pashmina, £6

Multi colour bead necklace, £8

Shoes, Kurt Geiger

Hair clip, Glitz 4 Girlz

What do you think? Would love to know your opinions! Is there anyone you'd like to see as a Celebrity Look? Let me know in the comments, or on twitter or facebook. Can't wait to speak to you!

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Helen Mirren

Hey everyone, hope you're all having a fab week so far. And who is excited about the royal wedding tomorrow? There'll definitely be a few fashion tips from that...

But before then, let's see this week's celebrity look - none other than Helen Mirren! Helen is one classy dame who's no stranger to royal endeavours having played The Queen herself, but it's always a joy to see her on the red carpet, proving that you can be sexy and alluring no matter what age you are!

I absolutely loved her look for the Arthur premiere last week, a full on rock chic look that was still undeniably classy. How does she do it? And more importantly, how can you get the look? Well, it seems Yours are able to answer that question for you...

Animal print maxi dress, £30

Black leather-look aviator jacket, £25

Metal stretch bracelet, £8

Silver cluster necklace, £8

Black suede-look diamanté clutch, £12

Heels, Iron Fist

What do you think of this look? I'd love to know your comments and thoughts. Is there anyone whose look you'd like me to feature? Let me know! As always, you can comment, tweet or facebook me.

Until next time...

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: Elizabeth Taylor

Hello everyone, how are we all? We've got a great deal on summer maxi dresses this week - you can get 2 maxis for only £35! Isn't that a bargain? Make sure you look at our daily deals for even more... ;)

This week's celebrity look is the late, great Liz Taylor. Liz was a true icon, and always had an eye for glamorous, avant garde fashion. But in amongst the photos of her outrageous headpieces and ballgowns came this lovely photo of her on holiday back in the 60's. As the sun is beginning to shine here in the UK, I felt this was a great look to recreate...


Coral chiffon tunic, £32

Pink & orange stripe scarf, £6

Pearl flower necklace, £10

Cream plait detail bag, £20

Brown & bronze sunglasses, £6

I think this is a great look for summer. If you're not as confident as Liz to go bare-legged, then a pair of our leggings would work brilliantly!

Lauren xx

Celebrity Look: TOWIE's Jessica

Hello everyone, HAPPY FRIDAY! Hope you have a fabulous weekend ahead? It's been really great to see your feedback regarding footwear and we will be taking on board everything you say to make sure we have a fabulous - and comfortable - collection!

Have all of you been watching The Only Way Is Essex? It has to be seen to be believed, but it's been a huge TV hit in the past few months. I actually live in the same area as the cast, but believe me my life is NOTHING like that! However, I really liked Mark's sister Jessica's outfit this week...

Jess' maxi dress is by Ax Paris, who actually make clothes in plus sizes for us! So I dug around, and found a really sweet and similar outfit here at Yours:

Blue blur print maxi dress, £30

White short sleeve godet cardigan, £12

Gold diamanté bauble bracelet, £8

This is a perfect outfit for spring, especially paired with some gold sandals like Jess! Hope you like the outfit as much as me - remember you can always leave a comment, tweet me or leave a message on our facebook page, can't wait to chat!

Lots of love, and have a fab weekend!

Lauren xx