 A few weeks ago we got to go to the awesome Miss Voluptuous Pageant. Miss V is a pageant "for voluptuous role models across the country to share their platforms, ideas and visions for the future with other beautiful and like-minded women whilst participating in team building activities and development workshops during the pageant weekend."
We got to dress the contestants for the first round and even award an Apples & Pears Top Model.  After a hot and sunny few months, the weather seems to the changeable weather we are more used to in the UK. This makes it really hard to decide what to wear – a summer dress? Waterproofs? A jumper? All three?! Layers are the answer and we’ve come up with five great ideas to help you to dress for now while being prepared with an extra layer when the weather lets you down.
 Finding pretty, comfortable and well-fitting bras can be a minefield. Sometimes comfortable doesn’t provide enough support, or you find the perfect fit, but it costs a fortune! And on top of that sizing can be really confusing. Does it have to be so complicated?! Let’s take a look at some of the myths and put them right.
 Nobody wants to spend precious holiday time re-ironing the contents of their suitcase when they check into their hotel room – even if they take a travel iron with them. Much better to pack well in the first place so that all you need to do is to shake and hang. Certain fabrics emerge better than others, linen being especially prone to crumpling. Let’s take a look at the various ways to pack.
 What better way to celebrate this glorious summer weather than to brighten up your wardrobe. Experiment with summery colours –whether its head to toe in rainbow brights or a few colourful accessories, fashion has never been more colourful.
Let’s take a look at how colour can take us out of a neutral comfort zone and into a true rainbow holiday mood!  With summer in full swing at last, and one which looks really promising weather wise, this summer is shaping up to be perfect dress weather. Maybe you’re used to jeans and separates for your first choice - the past few summers haven’t been very dress friendly! Fortunately, there are plenty of beautiful styles and shapes to choose from. So let your limbs see the sun and feel the lightness and freedom that a dress gives you. Let’s take a look at four of our favourite styles and show you what we have in our Apples & Pears range.
 Ever noticed how people who were born under the same astrological signs often have similar traits? Well the same goes for fashion styles, favourites looks and trends. If you’re a Gemini, your star symbol is the heavenly twins illustrating the two sides of your personality. Let’s take a look at how these two personality traits affect the way you instinctively choose your wardrobe.
 We all love denim because we nearly all love jeans! This season our favourite fabric has inspired a few new looks. Let’s take a look at the new ways to wear denim...
 Certain myths are passed down over the years many of which are just accepted. We never bother to question them, blindly accepting that they must be true. The fashion industry is awash with them, most of which are just plain wrong! We’ve chosen five to prove the point.
 If you were born between April 21st and May 21st your star sign is Taurus which is an earth sign and coming at the start of spring and with summer approaching many Taureans love floral prints and pretty pastels. As a feminine sign of the Zodiac you are probably very sensitive, and your sense of style is unique and very important to you. Understanding how the Zodiac influences your look can help to determine whether or not what you wear is right for you and Taureans are very aware of this.
Let’s take a look at their natural style. |
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