This isn’t a quick-fix TV programme –they follow the men and women for a whole year and they get a dedicated team of personal trainers, nutritionists and round-the-clock medical supervision.

This is a programme that can change someone’s life by giving them the support and tools to help them succeed at no cost to them. If you are serious about losing weight but don’t want to do it in the wrong way or feel you need help, then this might just be the opportunity for you.

Here is what eyeworks have to say….

ARE YOU STRUGGLING WITH OBESITY? DO YOU HAVE AT LEAST 10ST TO LOSE?

Does your size stop you living life to the full? Is your weight putting your health in jeopardy? Do you feel you just can’t lose the weight on your own?

One of the UK’s major broadcasters has a new weight-loss TV programme that will take transformation to a whole new level.
Eyeworks TV are looking for men and women for a TV series, following them for 1 year as we help dramatically transform their bodies and their lives with the help of our dedicated team – including personal trainers, nutritionists and round the clock medical supervision.

This will be an exercise and diet based-weight loss system that will help you change your life. This could be the year to get your weight off and your life back!

If you or someone you know would like to find out more, contact us confidentially at: obesityproject@eyeworks.tv or call us on 0207 644 0075. Applicants must be 18 or over and UK Residents.

They have 18 categories for you to vote on covering plus size retailers to plus size role models as well as everything in between.

Curvety have great pleasure in announcing they have been nominated in two categories – plus size ladies fashion retailer and plus size independent fashion retailer!

We would really appreciate the support of our customers and fans, so if you think Curvety do a great job in offering plus size fashion to ladies please show your support and vote for us here – Plus Size Awards 2011 

Voting will close at midnight on Friday 16th December 2011 and you can vote up to twice a day.

The survey asked 10,000 women questions about fashion and body-image and although the majority of women spend their time aspiring to unrealistic body forms, it turns out that they actually think that curvier is better!

36% of women said that Marilyn Monroe was the sexiest celebrity and wished they had her body, followed closely by Beyonce Knowles, Sofia Vergara and Kim Kardashian.

Results for Sexiest Celebrity -

Marilyn Monroe: 36%
Beyonce Knowles: 24%
Sofia Vergara: 20%
Kim Kardashian: 11%
Gwyneth Paltrow: 6%
Katie Holmes: 5%
Christina Hendricks: 4%
Blake Lively: 2%

Although more evenly spread, it seems that the majority also think that the more curvy celebs dress better too…

Results for Best Fashion Sense -

Kim Kardashian: 20%
Beyonce Knowles: 19%
Marilyn Monroe: 18%
Gwyneth Paltrow: 18%
Katie Holmes: 14%
Sofia Vergara: 11%
Blake Lively: 4%
Christina Hendricks: 3%

Plus size model Katie Green, talked about the results – “How refreshing to find a survey that actually shows that curvier women are more desirable. Marilyn Monroe set the standard all the way back in the 50′s, and I’m glad that peoples perception’s haven’t changed! Well done OneStopPlus on highlighting this, as I feel this sort of public information will make a significant contribution to women’s health.”

Well, it’s no surprise that curvy women have upped the anty in the style stakes with such luscious fashion now available in plus sizes from companies like Curvety!

A belt worn high on an empire waistline will draw the attention away from the tummy & hip area and accentuate a good bust. Pulling in higher up creates a slim waist effect higher
up and allows your outfit to skim over the tummy & hip area giving a lovely curvy silhouette. This look is perfect with a simple  empire waist dress like the obi belt & prague
dress pictured, or a loose fit tunic top.

A classic pear or hour glass shape can wear a belt on the natural waist line to draw attention to their natural curves and take attention away from the hip & bottom area. This look
works well with waisted dresses and for a more tailored look, pair with a tucked in fitted shirt and tailored wide leg trousers. The round buckled belt pictured is perfect for this look.

If you prefer a looser fit above the hip area and have a smaller bottom and legs a belt can be worn low on the hips. The loose fit above the hips will cover a multitude of sins while attracting the eye to the bottom and hips. A great example would be to pair skinny jeans with a slightly longer top or jumper which is slightly fitted but loose enough to give the slightly gathered effect above the belt line. A perfect top for this would be the Toccara Top by Igigi.

Curvety has so many more beautiful dresses in size 16 to 36 so check out the full collection to guarantee the hottest winter wardrobe around.

Bashar Brown, a British hair stylist, has opened Hair By Bashar, a salon that caters to plus size clients who feel uncomfortable in mainstream salons.

“Increasingly, larger women were telling me how they hate going to the salon because they are filled with slim, glamorous women,” Brown explained to the Daily Mail. “For them, it feels the same as walking into a gym full of ultra-fit people. They feel like everyone is staring at them.”

So Brown has created a salon where larger women and men can feel comfortable getting their hair styled. This means extra large seats, gowns and hair-washing basins.

Brown says he sympathises with curvier clients because he used to be overweight. Now he wants to make those who feel uncomfortable with their bodies glamorous when it comes to beauty.

I find myself with mixed opinions on this one. Being pampered at the hair salon is one of the lovely luxury rituals that most women look forward to. I think its admirable that Bashar is attempting to create this environment for people who may not have enjoyed the process in the past. BUT… why should the more voluptuous of us feel uncomfortable in the same salon as our slimmer counterparts? Doesn’t this go against everything that we are fighting for, ie, to not be judged by size, shape, age etc?

Heres hoping for a world where we can all share a salon/gym or any other public place without judgement or discomfort.

What do you think?

Although her  hit, “Rolling in the Deep,” is the best-selling record of the year so far, Adele decided on a simple rendition of “Someone Like You,” my personal favourite song.

With just a pianist playing in the darkness behind her, there was no need for showy stage props and light shows, her voice truly does speak for itself.

Well done Adele!

Adele looked amazing with her hair pulled back in her signature ponytail and a simple
yet sensational little black dress, as seen in the pic. You can get the look with the retro glam lace dress, available in the UK at Curvety.