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

Accentuate your legs!

When it comes to plus size clothing, the talk is always of "hiding", "covering" and "concealing" parts of the body you want to minimise. But what about if you have a body part you're proud of - what if you have something you want to show off? Even the least confident among us can find something they like about themselves - why not celebrate instead of hiding?

Yours know that plus size fashion is not just to hide, but to take accentuate and flatter the parts of your body you love (or at the very least, don't hate!) providing items that help you do just that! I'm picking out my favourite items that are perfect for showing off, starting with... LEGS!

Left to right: Black slash effect tights, £8; Black Suspender Tights: £8; Black Studded Opaque Tights, £10; Black Paisley Net Tights, £10

When we spoke to Alison Hammond, she said that she absolutely loved her legs and took every opportunity to show them off. If you love your legs, why not adorn them with a pair of our gorgeous tights that have been made especially for taller women, and available up to size 32! The Henry Holland-esque suspender tights have been a fashion staple ever since Cheryl Cole was seen in a pair. Perfect for those of you who aren't afraid to wear skirts above the knee!

Team them with any of our midi or tunic dresses for a gorgeously fashion forward look!

What do you like to emphasise when it comes to fashion? Let me know in the comments.

Lots of love,

Lauren xx

Lauren's Fashion Fixer: Tights

Hey everyone! Hope you're well and looking forward to the weekend! And to all our lovely Irish customers, hope you had a great St Patrick's Day - did you get our special offer in your inbox? Hope you did, as it's still valid today!

When I was younger and a self-proclaimed goth, I used to be absolutely in love with coloured and patterned tights - but as you can imagine, because I was plus sized I could never find any to fit. I remember going to Camden with my friends and staring longingly at the rows of patterned tights... Fast forward 10 years, and Yours have brought out a range of pattered and coloured tights! See peeps, patience definitely *is* a virtue! I'm no longer a goth, but here are some looks I've created - let me know what you think!

Dove grey tights, £6
Lace peter pan collar tunic, £35
Black flower fabric ring, £5
Cream diamante corsage, £4
Shoes, Schuh

I am really so in love with this look. Soft grey is a beautifully delicate colour - plus size women are told they shouldn't wear light colours on their legs, but worn with high heels that elongate the leg they look chic, trendy and pretty!

Multi floral tights, £8
Black plait detail dress, £25

Tan tassell cross over bag, £12

Shoes, Schuh

The folky floral look is huge on the high street this summer and here's a version you can get almost exclusively at Yours with tights to make your legs really stand out. Simply add a a floppy felt hat and you're ready for a festival!

Black leopard tights, £8
Purple chiffon tunic, £35
Black polkadot corsage, £4
Black pyramid purse, £6
Shoes, Schuh

This is one for all you sexy disco divas! Inspired by the 70s trend that's absolutely huge at the moment, I've added our black leopard print tights for something a little bit different. The tunic is rather short, so if you're a little more modest pair with a black tube skirt underneath.

Well, I hope you liked these looks! Is there anything you'd like me to cover on the blog? Let me know in the comments, tweet me or leave a message on our facebook page. Can't wait to hear from you!

Have a great weekend peeps,

Lauren xx