etailPR Blogger Network: EXCLUSIVE LOOK at June's Top Sample Picks

June's sample campaigns have got The Blogger Network excited and eager for the summer weather to arrive! We have selected some of our faves to share with you so you can join our excitement for looking fabulous this SS15!

RIGHT NOW you can log onto the network here and apply for your choice of samples! Here, you will get the opportunity to list your top three choices and if approved, you will receive one sample of your choice. Once you have received your sample that’s when the fun (and the styling) begins!! We want to see your best blog posts on our brand's SS15 designs! These sample items make the #OOTD post or a first glimpse at an exciting up-and-coming brand EXCLUSIVELY on YOUR blog!

First up on our must have list is this soft nude chiffon shirt dress from Blue vanilla, perfect for a chic but effortless look this summer combining both comfort and glam. The zip detail and flattering cut makes this style diverse; day or night this piece is one to have in your summer wardrobe!

Following our love for pastels and nudes this summer is this super cute tan Antonia bag from Chi Chi, the tasseled front zips will add some boho chic to your look creating a very now 70's vibe. Tan being the new black for bag collection this SS15 we think this bag is perfect for carrying around those summer essentials! 

Here at the etailPR Blogger Network we have been lusting over Forever Unique's new footwear and these Black Strappy Leather Shoe Boots have us head over heels in love! What better way to make a basic look current and Kardashian-esque! This strappy style has hit the summer trends, kicking its way to number one on our wish list. 

Next up to compliment your summer glow is this Sekonda Gold Two Plated Bracelet Watch from House of Watches! We think rose gold is perfect for adding those warm tones to your look blending that summer night lighting with your sun-kissed skin making you this summers must have! 

Good news girls, this summer is all about the messy beach hair! 

Bombay hair are your hairstyle saviours with this 5- in-1 curling wand. Whether it is the soft beach curl you want or a more striking statement curl this wand is great for its diversity! Our top tip - create the curl and softly comb it out and re-curl adding a sprits of your fave hair spray to give that effortless but so on trend style! 

Okay, next on etailPR Blogger Network must have list are these super cute simple gold heart studs from T H Baker. Less is more when it comes to your jewellery, right? Something to compliment your face and not take away your natural sparkle! The simple cut of these earrings add a touch of detail that adds to your cuteness! 

Linking with the above as an alternative to those with a different kind of ear piercing we have selected this silver triages stud from The Body Jewellery Shop, for those with cooler skin tones and fair features we recommend going for silver; its all about enhancing what you have so go with tones that will make you shine! 

Now for something that has really caught our eye and is something to watch out for this SS15, with loads of celebrities switching their look in a blink with a new eye colour! This seems to be this summers fun new look and something quick and easy to play with your look, our current fave are these blue-grey contacts from Spooky Eyes. Coloured eye contacts have washed over the celeb world with celebs like Kylie Jenner posting pics of their piercing new looks!

Our final pick for this months samples is this silver bead Pandora safety chain from The Jewel Hut , this piece is not only practical for keeping all your charms together but looks great as a statement piece on its own! Its dark oxidised edges create the perfect contras giving your jewellery a dark twist! 

  

We look forward to seeing your styling and reading your posts from the June sample campaigns! 

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Plus Sized Wars: etailPR Blogger Network Analyses the Debate

In case you missed it, last week Channel 4 showed a documentary on Tuesday night called Plus Sized Wars. The purpose of the documentary was to explore the progressing market for plus sized fashion in the UK. Since the programme was aired, the internet has been buzzing with debate and here at the etailPR Blogger Network we have also been discussing the plus size debate.

Channel 4

The programme, which is still available to watch on 4od if you did miss it, explored three sides of fashion: fashion brands, bloggers and modelling agencies. It showed the ways in which the industry is adapting to the demand for larger and more fashionable clothing on the high-street.

Part of this debate discussed the prevalence of bloggers in the retail industry - something that we know a lot here at etailPR! It presented the facts of bloggers huge influence by introducing three of the UK's top plus size bloggers:

Georgina Horne 

Fuller Figger Fuller Bust 

54.5k on Instagram

@fullerfigurefullerbust / Instagram

Callie Thorpe 

From the Corners of the Curve 

52k on Instagram

@calliethorpe / Instagram

Danielle Vanier 

Danielle Vanier 

27.4k on Instagram

@daniellevanier / Instagram

All of these girls are just like our bloggers on the etailPR Blogger Network - they work hard to talk about their passion for clothes and to promote brands whilst remaining fashionable and on trend. The documentary revealed though, that it was becoming increasingly difficult for them to find on-trend clothing in the sizes that they need.

This is where the brands step in!! The documentary featured three brands: Evans, Yours, and Austrailian based brand Taking Shape. Each brand was taking a different approach to marketing their products, aiming them at the younger generations in light of 60% of UK teenagers being overweight.

Evans (part of the supergroup, Arcadia) was in the process of changing radically. Known as a brand that cater for plus sizes, the company had a dowdy, old-fashioned reputation that they are shaking off in replacement of a younger, fresher vibe. Their SS15 collection has been hailed for being fashion forward and reflecting a similar brand image to other brands in the Arcadia family like Topshop and Dorothy Perkins. 

Yours Clothing, owned by Andrew Killingsworth, admitted he was making decisions that would be beneficial to his business and that would make money, thus responding to the demand for larger sizes. Yours recently increased the sizes that they stock up to a 24. 

We asked some of you for your opinions on the issues raised in the documentary itself and here are some of your responses:

@FossyMeade said that it was 'about time' that something sparked the plus size debate. He followed with 'Stop body shaming girls and love yourself for what you are.' 

We loved this response as it tells all women (and men!) of all shapes and sizes to love what they are.

@ldweedon from LDWBLONDEATHEART tweeted us to say that he 'really enjoyed it' and that he thought @TomTomSkid (Tom Doran, Fashion PR for Evans) spoke very well on the subject.

@LauraHadleyx spoke our minds when she states that 'beauty comes in all shapes and sizes'. She said that she doesn't expect to be told how to live her life so she doesn't tell others how to live theirs - what a great motto!

The provocative programme has sparked a debate that has also crossed the channels and ended up on ITV's daytime women's chat show, Loose Women, where pop-star Jamelia has found herself the centre of heated criticism and inspired the hashtag #WeAreTheThey.

On the late morning show, all four women discussed the question : Is the developing plus size market for teenagers and young women 'responding to a demand? or is it normalising being fat and encouraging young girls to stay that way?' After Ruth had proposed the question to all of the ladies a discussion ensued.

Now, what you may have read on Twitter and on the gossip websites is that Jamelia said that clothes should not be made for plus-sizes or fat people and that fat people should be uncomfortable. We took a look at the episode of Loose Women in question to find out the truth. This is what was said:

JAMELIA 'Huge proportions of teenagers are well over the weight they should be. I am all for celebrating people as they are. I think everyone has the right to be comfortable in their own skin. I think everyone should have access to lovely clothes. But, I do not think it's right to facilitate people living an unhealthy lifestyle - I really don't'

RUTH 'Then what do you do? Do you have a cut off and say "Right Size 18 and after that we're not going to make any nice clothes for you?'

JAMELIA 'In the same way that I don't believe that a Size 0 should be available. It's not an healthy size for an average woman to be. In high street stores you are catering for the average woman. There should be a healthy range and I don't believe they should be providing clothes for below that range or above that range. I'm not saying that NO WHERE should, I believe that yes, have specialist shops, but I do think that you should feel uncomfortable if you are unhealthy.'

It is the final sentence that may have got Jamelia into a spot of trouble! Her comments have led to the trending hashtag #WeAreTheThey.

The debate on Loose Women is certainly worth a watch as it introduces the idea of health. What sizes can be defined as healthy or unhealthy?

In the wake of this, Protein World have also been caught up in a scandal where their Underground campaign in London came under fire with some severe criticism with its influence on body perceptions. The ad asks 'Are you beach body ready?' with an image of a woman.

Critics have responded saying things like 'Yes because I have a body that can go to beaches'. A spoof reply by Dove on Twitter reflects their recent ad campaign for beauty.

It seems at this point that this is THE debate of the moment. Brands are all weighing in on the matter and the debates main playground is Twitter.

So, when we asked for your opinions on Twitter, we loved that your responses were so positive and spoke about celebrating all women and all bodies.

Here at etailPR we believe that all women and men should support one another to believe that all shapes and sizes are beautiful. What better way to show you this through one of our great brands who clearly believes this too. We have Chi Chi London on the blogger network who have some of the most amazing dress available in sizes 4-24. They have a special Petite range perfect for the short but sweet girls out there AND Their Chi Chi Curve range makes sure all you luscious curvy ladies have the chance to look fabulous too!

etailPR Blogger Network on Chi Chi: Why not choose them for your sample campaign this month?

Chi Chi London are one of the amazing brands we host campaigns for on the Blogger Network. Every month we give our lovely bloggers the opportunity to be gifted a sample from their latest range in exchange for a wonderful blog post.
This month, we are so impressed with the samples that we have been given, that we just had to show you them all in detail.
If you haven't heard of Chi Chi London then listen up! After reading this blog post you will not forget their name!

Chi Chi London are a British women's clothing brand who are spotted on the likes of TOWIE's Chloe Sims and X-Factor's Lydia Lucy.

Their delicate lace and beautiful florals make them the perfect brand for the girl who likes to dress up. However, their current collection has everything you need for your summer wardrobe from day to night, casual to formal. Just look how amazing Chloe looks dressing down her skirt with a slogan tee, and how equally stunning Lydia Lucy looked at our knockout blogger event at Cheltenham Ladies Day #ColourMeMarch



Fancy looking as lovely as these two ladies? Well this month, (and live on the Blogger Network right now!) we have the best selection of samples yet! Here is a rundown of a few of our faves!

First up we have a classic Chi Chi design with the Annabel Dress. This is the perfect dress for those summer parties and has maximum impact for photos for your blog! The sheer lace at the hem makes that bright cobalt blue sit subtly against the skin. It creates the most amazing shape that would flatter everyone!

Another amazing lace number we have is this Lily Dress. The lace detailing on small side panels make this fitted number ideal for a wedding. Or if you have a Summer Ball coming up then think soft waves or an angelic braid and metallic accessories. This dress is guaranteed to make you belle of the ball.

Next up we have the Chi Chi Jaime Top. This high neck cami top screams summer days and nights. Pair it with a pair of jeans and some sandals for a trip to the pub on a sunny Saturday, throw a pair of heels in your oversized tote and you're ready to take your look from day to night!

We have also got some amazing accessories for you in this months sample campaign. The Chi Chi Camille Backpack is THE festival accessory! It is the perfect amount of practicality and style.

If you have not started applying for samples yet then get your skates on! The campaigns shut on the 5th of May and there will not be places left for very long especially now we have shown you some of these amazing products!

In order to be eligible for Chi Chi London you must have a social following (Facebook, Twitter or Instagram) of over 5k and live in the United Kingdom. Find out how to apply for sample campaigns here.

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Wednesday wish list: Lace

Love teal eyelash lace front playsuit - £36

Chi Chi Melody dress - £48.99

Motel Caprice off the shoulder dress - £45

Ax Paris lace collar dress - £28

Lace is always a popular fabric in Autumn/Winter and this year the trend is already sweeping through new collections from our favourite brands. 

We particularly love this cute playsuit from In Love With Fashion - it's available in a range of colours including this lovely teal green colour. If you're a fan of The Only Way is Essex you may have spotted Lucy Mecklenburgh sporting the ivory version. 

Are you a fan of lace? Which is your favourite from the outfits above that we've chosen?

Fashion Inspired Nails

It's so easy to find yourself either painting your nails the same colour, the same pattern or just not bothering when you run out of ideas. Recently I've seen people painting their nails in patterns inspired by items of clothing they own or see online. This is such a great idea, as not only does it allow endless inspiration, but also means you can match your nails to your outfit right down to the last detail! Below are a few examples of some amazing nail art that would look amazing with this handful of dresses, tops and shorts.

Spots: Top + Nails / Tartan: Dress + Nails / Blue glitter: Dress + Nails / Ombre: Dress + Nails / American flag: Shorts +  Nails / Stripes: Top + Nails

What do you think of being mega-matchy with your nails and clothes? And which are your favourite designs? I personally love the glittery blue design as, like nearly every other girl, I've always secretly wanted to be a mermaid!

by Alex from Bambella Blog

Chi Chi Blogger Competition - win £200!

We have a brand new blogger competition - one entrant will win £200 to spend on gorgeous dresses at Chi Chi!

If you've been on our blogger network for a while, then you might know how these competitions work. We want you to create a wishlist style post of your favourite Chi Chi pieces to be in with a chance of winning £200 to spend on the site. In the post you need to link to the Chi Chi website using this link: http://bit.ly/14o2Z8b and also link back to this post so your readers know how to enter too. Once your post is live, please email the link to bloggers@etailpr.com.

Your wishlist can include as many items as you like, we'd just like to see your favourites! The wishlist does not have to equal £200.

Please email your entry over by 5pm on Wednesday 21st August - the winner will be announced on Thursday 22nd August.

To recap -

Create a wishlist style post using Chi Chi pieces.

Link to the Chi Chi website in the post using this link: http://bit.ly/14o2Z8b and also back to this post.

Email your blog post to bloggers@etailpr.com before 5pm on Wednesday 21st August.

The winner will be announced on Thursday 22nd August.

Good luck! x

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Terms and Conditions:

Entries will close at 5pm, 21st August 2013. The competition commences Friday 9th August 2013.

One winner will be contacted via email and announced on the Chi Chi Facebook page on Thursday 22nd August.

The £200 spend is not exchangeable for cash equivalent.

The winner will be chosen based on Chi Chi's favourite entry - the post which is most appealing to the brand, suits the brand image the best and is well designed/presented.

No purchase is necessary.

Wednesday Wishlist: Maxi Dresses

1. Ax Paris - £40 

2. Chi Chi - £39.99

3. Lashes of London - £95

4. Ax Paris - £35

5. Chi Chi - £49.99

With upcoming holidays just around the corner for many of us in the etailPR office we thought we'd centre this weeks 'Wednesday Wishlist' post around the maxi dress!

Perfect for holidays and Summer in general, there are many beautiful maxi dresses on the market. In particular both Chi Chi and Ax Paris offer a wide range of lovely styles. We particularly love this underwater themed Chi Chi bandeau one (2).

Also, not forgetting Lashes of London! Their 'Juniper' dress pictured here in the middle, is one of their best selling items. With a gorgeous, multi coloured, chiffon bottom and bandeau white cotton top it would make the perfect beach attire. We can just picture ourselves strolling across a stunning, sandy beach as the sun is setting... ahh! We can only dream right now.

Are you a fan of the maxi dress?

etailPR & Ever Ours competition!

Happy Friday everyone! Not long until the weekend now :) We hope you all have something nice planned.

Today we launched a great new competition on our Facebook page with Ever Ours. If you'd like to win a £25 voucher to spend at Ever Ours head over to our Facebook page to enter now :) Good luck!

Also this weekend we have some fantastic competitions from our brands too. Simply click the images below to enter!

Exclusive blogger competition - Win £200 to spend at Chi Chi!

This month's exclusive blogger competition is here - you could win £200 to spend on gorgeous dresses at Chi Chi!

If you've been on our blogger network for a while, then you might know how these competitions work. We want you to create a wishlist style post of your favourite Chi Chi pieces to be in with a chance of winning £200 to spend. In the post you need to link to the Chi Chi website using this link: http://bit.ly/ZQGeDd and also link back to this post so your readers know how to enter too. Once your post is live, please email the link to emily@etailpr.com. 

Your wishlist can include as many items as you like, we'd just like to see your favourites! The wishlist does not have to equal £200. 

Please email your entry over by 5pm on Friday 26th April - the winner will be announced on Monday 29th April.

To recap -
Create a wishlist style post using Chi Chi pieces.
Link to the Chi Chi website in the post using this link: http://bit.ly/ZQGeDd and also back to this post.
Email your blog post to emily@etailpr.com before 5pm on Friday 26th April.
The winner will be announced on Monday 29th April.

Good luck! x

Chi Chi launch new website!

Last night saw the launch of Chi Chi's brand new website! With a complete over haul of design the new site brings fresh imagery, a new logo, and a fantastic competition to celebrate.
You could win a trip for two to Marbella plus £1000 spending money!! To be in with a chance head over to the Chi Chi Facebook page.

What do you think of their new site? Do you prefer the new design?

Competition time!

We have lots of competitions for you this week!!

1. Just started this morning, Lashes of London have a new competition where you could win an item of your choice from their neo-nature collection! Simply head over to their Facebook page here to enter :)

2. Goldie London have teamed up with Good Things to bring you an exciting competition. You could win a beauty bundle worth £75 plus a dress of your choice from Goldie! Click here to enter.

3. Win a massive £100 to spend at She Likes by entering their latest competition on their Facebook page!!

4. Win a Ciate caviar nails set and a dress of your choice from Chi Chi... enter here.

5. And finally, Ravi Famous are offering one lucky winner the chance to win both of the lace dress pictured above. Enter here :)

Competition: She Likes & Chi Chi

This week have two fantastic competitions to bring you!

First up is the fantastic online brand She Likes. They are offering one lucky reader the chance to win £100 to spend online at shelikes.com. Simply click here to enter.

And secondly we have Chi Chi who are offering the chance to win a dress of your choice and a set of caviar nails! Click here to enter :)

Competition: Chi Chi and She Likes

This week's competitions come from Chi Chi and She Likes!

Chi Chi are giving away an amazing prize, you could win a dress of your choice from the Chi Chi website and a pair of GHDs! Winning this competition means that your next glam night out is sorted! Enter here. 

She Likes are also running a great competition, giving you the chance to win a dress every single day! You also get more chances to win by referring friends, if one of your friends wins, then you win too! Click here to enter. 

Good luck! :)

Wednesday Wishlist: Chi Chi

Gala - £44.99

Daria - £49.99

Camila - £74.99

Rio - £24.99

This weeks wish list is based around the beautiful dress retailer Chi Chi. Stocking every type of dress you can think of, Chi Chi offer high quality, affordable dresses for all occasions. Whether you have a particular event looming or whether you just want a new dress for the weekend, there's something for everyone.

In particular, we love Chi Chi's new collection of Spring dresses including the Gala and Daria above. They also have a fantastic range of bodycon dresses available in all sorts of colours. And they still have a huge sale online with many dresses like the Rio (modeled by Aida) above reduced to half price.

Have you come across Chi Chi before? What do you think of our favourites?

Competition: Oh My Love & Chi Chi

This week how would you fancy winning goodies from Benefit, Oh My Love, Talullah Tu and Chi Chi? Well today is your lucky day ;)

You could win an outfit of your choice from Oh My Love plus a goodie bag of Benefit cosmetics. Simply click here to enter!

Also, Chi Chi have teamed up with the lovely Talullah Tu to bring you a special prize of an £80 voucher to spend at Chi Chi and a selection of jewellery from Talullah Tu worth £80. Simply click here and head to Talullah Tu's Facebook page to enter.

Good luck! x

Competition: Chi Chi & Marc B

Happy Monday everyone! We hope you all had a great weekend :)

To make your Monday a little more bearable we have two great competitions to send your way. First up is the chance to win a dress of your choice and 2 Justin Bieber concert tickets from Chi Chi - enter here.

The second competition is from Marc B who are giving away one of their new season handbags. Enter on their Facebook page.

Good luck!

P.S don't forget to enter our own competition to win a £250 Topshop voucher by simply displaying our e-tailPR Blogger Network badge on your blog. For more details click here!