New look is one of the merchants I honestly forget about but can excuse them even though they bury the plus size fashion deep in the navigation of the website there are still some gems to be found.

Victoria Beckham banned size 0 models from modelling at her catwalk shows, a signifier from one of fashion’s significant players that the industry was moving forward.

More currently and more impressively, Israel posed an entire ban on all underweight fashion models based on criteria that British Mass Index should not fall below 18.5.

With fashion growing and developing in its approach to embracing a variety of shapes and sizes and not just one idea of beauty, there is hope that ideologies are still shifting and one day will leave the elitist philosophy behind and make way for bigger models.

While the world of couture seems slower to make these changes, the high street appears to lead the way when it comes to all-inclusive fashion. New Look, a pioneer of cutting edge fashion, leads the way on the high street having included their Inspire range, a collection of plus size clothing that has been available for an established amount of time.

Their Inspire range is a complete extension of the high fashion wardrobes included in their other ranges. Size doesn’t matter when it comes to style and New Look does not compromise in any way on providing the latest trends and looks to all their female customers. They are aware that fashion should be inclusive and in their range is something for everyone.

There are currently some stand-out pieces in the collection. Their Inspire Koko Orange Exposed Zip Skater Dress is luxurious and glamorous. Their Inspire Coral Waterfall Jacket hits the trend for pastel colours and tailored layering for spring. It is perfect over jeans and a pair of New Look’s towering Limited Coral T-Bar Block Heels. They also offer perfect party dresses like the Inspire Black Jersey Dress that is sleek and sophisticated enough to wear to an assortment of events.

Fashion is meant to move forward and with high street help from pioneers like New Look, it looks like it is.

Ends

About New Look

New Look are award winning fashion retailers, and offer a wide choice of clothing to suit all tastes. From jackets to handbags, maternity clothes to jumpsuits, mens shoes to kidswear, New Look offers glamorous clothing at affordable prices.

SOURCE: New Look

Full Figure Plus - Plus Size Fashion For Today's Active Women

I have nver been one to really put much into Friday the 13th.  I will make and exception this time when it comes to shopping.  If you did not know about Lane Bryant Outlet then you are in for a treat.  Below are a few of the items on sale during the Lucky 13 sale.

Just enter the code FRIDAY13SO at checkout and you will be on the way to savings.  To bring you up to speed on Lane Bryant outlet it is basically the sales wing of all the Charming Shoppes brands; Lane Bryant, Cacique, Fashion Bug, Catherines, & Loop 18.

For the fans the Houston pant is back.  I haven’t heard it if is up to the legendary levels of years past but it is a move in the right direction, especially for the price.

Full Figure Plus - Plus Size Fashion For Today's Active Women

Summer is almost here so its time to dust off your shopping skills to take advantage of some of the sales going on right now like the 15% off sale on new arrivals from Evans.

In between seasons is the perfect time to try out new styles and to see what will the the hot items for the season.  Expect the maxi dress to be popular once again this season along with wedges, and clothes that overall scream comfort.  Happy hunting!

Evans Mink Animal Lace Vest 
£29.50

Evans Frill Floral Print Maxi Dress 
£39.50

£29.50

£29.50

£19.50

Full Figure Plus - Plus Size Fashion For Today's Active Women

Sometimes it is just about the clothes instead of tips and trips to look fabulous while wearing your favorite outfits. Style369.com has some great items at a great price. Long time readers know that now is the time to snatch up end of the season garments. Spring and Summer items will be out soon. Happy shopping!

Samya Black Speckle Knit Top 
£30

£29.50

£29.50

£25

Full Figure Plus - Plus Size Fashion For Today's Active Women

During Christmas I talked about a few mobile apps for your phone or tablet that would help you save some money and time during the busy holiday season.  If you are one of many indivuduals reading Full Figure Plus on a smartphone or tablet computer did you know there are lots of mobile apps that bring shopping to your fingertips?

Shopping Mobile Apps

Android

Full Figure Plus - Plus Size Fashion For Today's Active Women

In a few weeks the Spring 2012 fashions will start to hit the stores which give you the perfect chance to save some money on end of season as well as next season sales. If you have been reading Full Figure Plus for anytime you have heard these money saving tips in one way or another.

What makes these money saving tips so important is that they are subtle enough to literally save you thousands of dollars over the course of a year.

10 Money Saving Tips For Savvy Shoppers

1. Shop off season when the prices are generally lower.  FYI: Spring 2012 Collection’s will be rolling out soon which means deep discounts on Fall/Winter 2011 items
2. Shop with merchants that offer free shipping
3. Combine discount offers where applicable (Not available with all merchants)
4. Check to see if coupons are available to print out BEFORE you go shopping
5. Shop online it will save you a tank of gas
6. Shop at international website dedicated to plus size shoppers like City Chic Online
7. Shop at consignment stores like Re/Dress NYC
8. Shop in friends and family members closets
9. Buy items that can be easily mixed and matched
10. Make one or two big purchases per year instead of many small purchases

The shop in others closet will save you the most money and keep your closet looking fresh year round.  Additionally, if you approach shopping from a point of view of building a wardrobe instead of a closet full of outfits you will also save lots of money over time.  If you are one of the millions of people who own a smartphone you can add mobile technology to list of ways you can save money.

For my Blackberry I use Google Mobile in particular Google Product Search to look for deals, unfortunately I cannot get Google Shopper but I use plenty of other barcode and price comparison apps that work just fine when looking for bargains.  With most mobile apps they are free meaning you have more money to shop with.

Full Figure Plus - Plus Size Fashion For Today's Active Women