Ex-strictly judge Arlene Phillips has turned her hand to fashion. Arlene’s range here at Marisota is full of wardrobe essentials and staple pieces that will look fantastic season after season as well as high fashion looks that are perfect for hitting the hottest trends!

These are my favourites from her range, plus you’ll find lots of other gorgeous looks in the Marisota collections!

Date night

If you feel like dressing up then try wearing this gorgeous Arlene Phillips jersey dress in black or purple. The gathering detail at the waist really pulls you in and hides any lumps and bumps. 3/4 length sleeves are perfect for giving you longer, leaner looking arms.

Wear it with sparkly shoes and a cute clutch bag for perfect night on the town style.

Leisurely days

This Arlene Phillips Zip Lurex Cardigan and Velvet Leggings combination is ideal for relaxing, shopping or lunch with friends. They’re fabulously comfortable and stylish too!

The cardigan comes in black or gold - fabulous for any leisurely day. Just add comfy flats for a simple, stylish outfit!

Check back for more posts on the Arlene Phillips range at Marisota and my favourite looks for Autumn/ Winter 2010

Jane x

Here at Marisota we’re really excited about our upcoming “Celebrate Your Shape” survey. Because we want to make shopping easier, and help you find the looks you want in the size and fit you need.

That’s why our fantastic survey will be in Prima and Good Housekeeping magazines (www.allaboutyou.com) this month. In it you’ll find questions about your shopping habits, general life and dress size, and Marisota will use the information to make your shopping experience better. Plus, you could be in with a chance to win a fabulous Champney’s spa break or spa day.

So take a look at the survey here and be in with a chance to win, and help Marisota make shopping even more fun!

Jenny

xx

If you’ve seen our TV ad then you’ll know we got a whole stage to ourselves to wear pretty clothes, shoes and underwear and generally be the centre of attention.

If you haven’t seen it yet then you can take a look here….

What’s more Marisota have got a great competition running at the minute. Just watch the behind the scenes video from our TV advert and answer a few questions and you could win £500 to spend on Marisota’s fashion, lingerie or footwear – excellent!

All you’ve got to do is answer the questions on the behind the scenes page, and email them to competitions@marisota.co.uk for a chance to win (terms and conditions apply).

You can also shop for the stunning outfits we got to wear in the TV ad, my absolute favourites were:

The ruffle mesh dress (yes it’s me in the picture)

and this smart tunic top

Overall my favourite thing about Marisota is the fact that they have a range of leg lengths available. It makes it so easy for me to find trousers, skirts and dresses in my perfect size!

Don’t forget, get entering that competition if you want to win…

Debbie

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Hi,

My name’s Jenny and I’m one of the Marisota girls (click here for more info about me!) , I love all things fashion (particularly shoes – and even more particularly stylish wide fitting ones). I’m here to give you a quick update on one of this season’s hottest trends. With spring and summer well on their way we need to prepare for the months of garden parties, barbeques and drinks on the patio. So these are a few of my quick tips for dressing to impress this season

These stylish spot hem pedal pushers are a perfect choice for spring; the ¾ leg is flattering whilst the spot hem is a great element of detail – a must this season. These would look particularly fabulous with this white cutwork gypsy top from Joanna Hope. It’s floaty and feminine but comfortable at the same time. The ¾ length sleeves are effortlessly flattering and perfect for if you burn easily, or to keep off the chill as the evening draws to a close.

Another fantastic option is this stylish sequin trim print skirt from Joanna Hope, wear it with one of Marisota’s simple camis (and a waist belt if you prefer) to get a simple, stylish look.

If you want to get the full on summer feeling then this maxi dress is ideal. It’s comfortable, flattering and comes in a choice of lengths so you’ll get your perfect look and fit!

Now as you know (or you will soon) shoes are my weakness, so where would my post be without some recommendations!

These Caryn Franklin gladiator wedges are some of my absolute favourites, these wedges are comfortable but still have a heel and have strap detail, plus they come in a variety of widths!

If you favour a flatter style then these Emotion sandals are perfect. They’re just strappy enough for smart occasions but are still great for regular wear, plus with their great range of sizes and widths you know you’ll be exquisitely comfortable.

Let me know what you think of my choices, or if there’s anything else you want to know. (PS. the mystery blogger last week was me!)

Bye for now

Jenny

Hi!

This is just a quick post to say hello! You’ll find out more about me soon…. I’m really excited about the new season at Marisota! The new book will be winging it’s way to you shortly and I want to give you a sneak peak at this season’s trends!

Somewhere in the middle

Winter is on it’s way out but we’re not quite into spring yet, so Marisota have got some great choices that are just warm enough to keep out the lingering chill, but light enough to continue being a wardrobe staple right through to summer!

The top – This Anna Scholz sequin trim tunic is ideal for this season. With 3/4 length sleeve it doesn’t commit to being a summer or winter look but instead word for both. The sequin detail is stunning, and just subtle enough to wear with jeans in the day or to glam up at night!

Anna Scholz Sequin Trim Tunic, £65

The trousers –These Jeffrey & Paula wide leg trousers are ideal for Spring/ Summer, and are especially good for evening wear. Plus they come with a matching belt with looks great with tucked in tops for emphasising your waist!

Jeffrey & Paula Wide Leg Trousers - £36

The Cardigan - A coatigan or cardigan coat is just what you need as the days get warmer. This super stylish long cardigan looks great with everything from officewear to eveningwear or even just jeans and trainers.

Cardigan Coat - £25 - £29

Get in the Garden! - More on this later!

It’ll soon be getting warmer, and I for one can’t wait to get outside! I love the barbeque season and the garden party style is on its way up. Get this look perfect by remembering our 3 alfresco dining essentials:

·    Colour – get the Spring/ Summer style with pretty prints, pastel shades and even full on brights. The perfect way to give your day a lift! Floral print is one to look out for!

·    Detail – Attention to detail is a must, whether it’s frills, buttons or a well-placed belt!

·    Texture – This season is all about floaty, feminine fabrics. Simply wear a light floral maxi dress with gladiator sandals for feminine chic!

Watch out for my “Get in the garden” post next week with tips on how to dress as things get warmer!

Now…..the final installment on our top party pieces for the season. Marisota have come up with some fantastic partywear collections to suit you. The Marisota cocktail partywear range is perfect for evening wear somewhere in between glamour partywear and our value range. Cocktail partywear is perfect for office Christmas parties, nights out with your friends and (especially) anywhere cocktails are involved.

To me, cocktail party clothing is all about selection. Choosing one key piece and accessorising accordingly, for example a signature dress teamed with subtle but coordinating shoes, bag and underwear is far better than lots of key pieces that clash. For example, this stunning lace dress with wrap front detail.

This dress would look fabulous with these platform heels

they’re discreet enough, and well coordinated enough to add to the look without overpowering the stunning dress. Plus they’re great if you need wide fitting shoes as they’re available in E fit and EEE fit. Perfect for women who find that “standard” fit shoes pinch.

Many women forget that the secret to perfect partywear is supportive and comfortable underwear. A good bodyshaper is the perfect base on which to build your party wear look.

It will give you great support whilst smoothing your curves and defining your waist. Plus, it even has handy suspenders for keeping those stockings in place!

Now you’ve only to add the finishing touches, like this Crystal pendant necklace and Crystal elasticated cuff, perfect for adding a little sparkle!

So…. those are my top tips for the party season, and enjoying the festivities in style!

Sophie

Well I think by now you might be aware that in the past I’v struggled to find nice shoes and boots to fit me, but if you knew that you probably also know that now I shop at Marisota it’s no longer a problem!

Boots are my absolute favourite choice for Autumn, they work well with trousers but also with dresses or skirts and tights. They’re great for wet weather and keep your toes snug. But my problem was always that they kept my legs a little too snug, if they would do up at all!

These Legroom high leg suede boots are my idea of shoe heaven. They’re real leather (suede), available in sizes up to EEE fit and come in gorgeous black with silver detail and brown with gold buckles.

However, I don’t always want to wear heels. This is where my fringe hi leg boots come in. They’re available in tan and black and come in sizes 4 – 9 and widths to EEE.
All you need to do now is decide which colour best matches your wardrobe (I went for black myself!)!

Sometimes I want something on the glitzy side, for something shiny I love these Isabella Cole high leg patent boots.
Available in the usual sizes 4 –9 and widths to EEE you’re sure to find the perfect fit for you!  I love the shade of the grey colour; they’d look great with a grey skirt and black tights!
So there we are, these are my pick of the season’s boots; they’re chic, stylish and come in a fabulous size range to fit you.
See you soon!
Jane

How exciting! There’s now a brand new section on the Marisota website called Marisota World.

On it you can find the latest style news, product reviews, style advice and more as well as information about me and the other Marisota girls.

Plus there’s a “Get the look” feature about the new film “Coco before Chanel”, I have to say I adore the boucle jacket.

Another great bit of Marisota World is the “as recommended by..” section. Good Housekeeping magazine recently did a feature on Marisota and I love that I can keep up with the “buzz” so to speak.

But my absolute favourite is Shop the TV ad.

I had so much fun filming the TV Ad and absolutely loved the outfits, it really rang true with my experience of Marisota, so me and the other girls have each given our “tuppence” worth and contributed to the page.

Obviously my favourite items were those I wore myself, I find it a real struggle to get skirts and trousers in my leg length so Marisota is a God send!

From the smart jeans with their lovely deep indigo colour, bootcut style and perfect leg length.

to the lovely outfit of red pleat neck jersey top, wide leg trousers and weave belt which were all exactly my style!

And finally my absolute favourite the Print Jersey Tie Front Dress, it’s perfect for a meal out, night out or even work with the right accessories.

I think the Legroom High Suede Boots Jane wore in the advert would be perfect

That’s enough from me anyway but keep your eyes peeled for some really exciting stuff coming up this Season!

Claire x

I read this article the other week about how, as times get tight and it becomes every man (and woman) for themself in the work place, people are starting to abandon ‘office casual’ clothes and return to smarter times of shirts, ties and suits in the hope of hanging on to their jobs.

I do think there’s a lot to be said for wearing smart clothes for work. It’s important to make a good impression, especially when you’re meeting customers or patients face to face. Then again, you don’t want intimidate anybody either. Well, I don’t anyway! Also, if you’re wearing something all day long you need to be comfortable. I’m glad I’m a woman and can choose from so many styles of clothes - I always hated wearing a shirt and tie at school. Hot, uncomfortable - and boring!

Marisota makes dressing for work easy - I love their plus size range of soft tailoring. You can mix and match to suit your mood and it’s got just the right blend of smart and feminine.

I love these plus size linen suit separates. You can choose stretch linen trousers or a pencil skirt to go with the ladies’ linen jacket and there’s a choice of cream or coral - perfect for the spring/summer season. And, because it’s Marisota, both the skirt and the trousers are available in a shorter length option. Hurray!

I wasn’t so sure about ‘Western’ as a fashion trend when I first read about it - never been a big one for cowboy boots or cowboy hats! However if you start thinking pretty prairie-style prints teamed with tan coloured leather and durable denim jeans you’ve got a really wearable look. Don’t forget fab tasselled accessories to complete your outfit. Yee-haw!

So that rounds off our focus on top fashion trends for Spring - and how to get the look in a plus size clothes range at Marisota. We’ve had Safari, Geometric, Metallic, Neutrals, Brights and Western. Which will you be wearing?