After what seems like four very long years my boyfriend has finally proposed to me and of course I said yes! We have been so close for the whole time that we have been together, but I was actually starting to think that the question was never going to come! He took me out to dinner one night and for once I really was not expecting to hear anything like it, but over dinner he did propose and I think that it was the happiest moment of my life!

Of course we want to celebrate the fact that we are making the whole thing official, so we have decided to have an engagement party! It is going to be held at a hotel in our home town and literally everyone I know has been invited! I can’t wait for the night but I have to say I am feeling a little bit nervous about the whole thing. I decided that I really needed something new to wear so I started to have a look at some of my favourite sites. I came across some of the most wonderful maxi dresses which would be absolutely perfect for the occasion. The dresses were from Very which was a site I had ordered clothes from before, so I knew that they would arrive in plenty of time. I eventually managed to choose the one I liked the best, and when it arrived I was in no doubt that I had chosen the right one. It fitted perfectly and I absolutely loved it! I was just so pleased to have found something that I could be proud to wear on the proudest night of my life.

You might think that the exchange of high heels or high heeled shoes with flat shoes after work is a wise action. Unfortunately, the researchers actually said that women who spend the majority of his time wearing heels can cause severe muscle damage.

According to a study they did, walking with wearing high heels is causing the calf muscles in the long run will be shortened about 13 per cent. When you swap the high-heeled shoes with flat shoes, the muscles is tensed in an unusual position is causing pain and discomfort.

“Women who wear high heels almost every day will surely see the chronic effect on their calf muscles,” said Professor Marco Narici, who led the research at the Manchester Metropolitan University.

According to him, these muscles will become progressively shorter, and will be difficult to lengthen again as high-heeled shoe was removed, and you try to run as usual.

When wearing high heels, you’ll be forced to walk with your body propped on your toes (toes), reducing the distance between the wrist and the back of the knee. Thus, it will force the calf to contract. In fact, when you only wear heels around 5 cm only, it can cause muscle damage in the long term. (more…)

This summer’s latest trend is the maxi dress – which is perfect for women of all sizes and shapes, when worn the right way.

If you’re curvy, stay away from intricate patterns and go for bold colours and large prints which will compliment you’re figure. Strapless or halter neck dresses will work wonders, hiding thighs and hips, while empire waist maxis are perfect for skimming and flattering tummies.

For short women avoid horizontal patterns which will make you look shorter and choose a maxi with small prints and patterns to give the illusion of height. Wedges or patent heels will give you even more height while being stylish. Elongate your body further with a v neck showing elegance and sophistication.

Whatever your size and shape always choose a maxi with dark colours which are flattering – unlike lighter colours. By choosing a maxi with dark colours, not only will it look stylish and casual through the day but elegant and classy in the evening. For a casual look wear your maxi with sandals, chunky jewellery and oversized sunglasses to show style. Panama hats or a head scarf with a large bag also make a maxi look casual and trendy. Although accessories are great don’t over accessorize with a belt as it will ruin the line of the dress. For a classy look in the evenings wear sparkly jewellery with wedges or patent heels and a clutch bag to ooze sophistication.

A maxi dress is a must have this summer, go to Very.co.uk to find the perfect one for your body shape can make you not only look but feel amazing.