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Summer Style Essentials: Linen, Chambray, and Cotton!
As the temperature rises and the sun shines brighter, it’s time to update your summer wardrobe with breathable and stylish outfits. Nothing beats the comfort and elegance of linen, chambray, & cotton dresses and jumpsuits. In this blog post, we will explore the beauty and versatility of these fabrics to showcase some must-have pieces. Recommended Picks: Recommended Picks: Recommended Picks: Don’t forget to embrace Sustainability by looking for options from organic cotton or linen, recycled fabrics, or garments produced through fair trade initiatives. By making conscious choices, you can create a wardrobe that makes you look & feel good. These fabrics offer endless possibilities to elevate your summer wardrobe and…
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What To Wear To Any Party
Party season has well and truly arrived. So, get ready to stand out from the crowd at any party with no effort required, thanks to our handy partywear guide. From Christmas party dresses to wedding guest outfits, Yumi is here to give you the 411 on what to wear to any party in your social calendar. If you’re searching for knockout party outfit ideas, you’ve come to the right place. Our experts are on hand to deliver some fashionable pearls of wisdom when it comes to knowing what to wear for a party; whether it’s a black tie soirèe or a big birthday bash, we’re here to share all the…
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The Best Colours To Wear To A Winter Wedding
As we creep into November and officially bid farewell to the fond memories of summer, we also find ourselves entering a new celebratory season – and we don’t mean Christmas! Summer isn’t the only popular time for couples to choose to get hitched. November 1st sees us step into the start of the ever-popular winter wedding season. Attendees aren’t wasting time planning their outfits for this peak season as Google data shows a huge uplift of 164% in searches for the question “what to wear for a winter wedding” in the last three months. So if you’re finding a social calendar jam-packed with wintertime weddings and you’re unsure what to…
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10 things you didn’t know about Lucy Kent
1. Hi Lucy! Thank you for joining us and taking part in our special feature. You have been modelling for quite some time now, could you tell us how you got into the industry? My pleasure! I have – I was 23 when I got into modelling, I’m now 31 so 8 years! It all started when I took part in a beauty pageant and won Miss Surrey which was very exciting! From winning Miss Surrey, I had some amazing opportunities to model and that’s where is all began. 2. Have you travelled anywhere special within your career? I’ve been to some beautiful locations all over England but once I was very lucky to shoot…
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Sashay in Sustainable Style
With the current state of crisis where clothes are being dumped in landfills, we should be treasuring your grandmother’s fluffy trim robe from the 40’s. We here are Yumi are proud to say we are one of the few sustainable fashion brands. We have our own dedicated “Recycled” section on the website giving recycled fabrics a new lease of life and you gain an affordable sustainable clothing to enjoy available in sizes 8-26 – what are you waiting for ? Invest in affordable sustainable clothing. Yumi’s co-owner, Clare, is proud to showcase this sustainable line: “It’s so important to do our bit for the planet. We’re committed to the cause and want…
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Welcome to High Summer
Summertime has arrived at Yumi and we are reaching the peak of the weather therefore we have to get our summer attire ready to make the most of the high summer. With the summer season hitting us with full-blast temperatures we should rise to the occasion and dress to suit the heat and be comfortable and glamourous at the same time. Now is the time to wear those unique cuts, embrace the sun, and get those flattering tan lines ready for the beach. However, the summer styles 2022 have great flirty flowing dresses to show off at summer garden parties, work cocktails, picnics and lounging around the conservatory at home too. Finding…
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Yumi by Lilah SS16 Collection
Embroidered Circle Skater Dress, £85 We’ve got exciting news for you. Drum roll please, Yumi HQ is pleased to announce our latest collaboration with British presenter and model, Lilah Parsons. Embroidered Midi Shirt Dress, £85 For her latest collab, Lilah’s taken a leap into the designer’s seat and created a stunning ’60s inspired Parisian capsule range, Yumi by Lilah. The 17 piece collection features super feminine silhouettes, tailored suits, pretty florals, colour pops throughout and raw denim pieces. We’ve keeled over with delight already. Broderie Anglaise Shirt, £45, Denim A-line Midi Skirt, £50 Lilah let us in on the inspo for the collection: “I looked at Paris in the ’60s as my starting…
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Yumi SS16 Press Day Sneak Peek
Usually reserved for the fashion press, editors and bloggers, Press Day is where we reveal all the dresses and separates we’ll be sporting in the coming season. But we want to give you a head start on spring’s hottest styles with an exclusive sneak peek at Yumi SS16. You’re welcome. Floral Embroidery Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking. We know, we know. This trend never fails to be a general theme throughout most collections and that’s because quite simply, it’s pretty and we like it. So there. Adorning everything from occasion dresses to summery tops, for SS16 it’s all about delicate floral prints with striking colourful embroidery a la Holly Fulton and Erdem. Bright Lace…
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Nepal Earthquake Appeal – A Thank You From Yumi
We’ve been overwhelmed by the amount of support offered by you lovely customers in our efforts to get vital aid and donations to those suffering in Nepal over the last week. In acknowledgement of our appreciation, Yumi founders, Uttam and Clare Nepal have written an open letter to everyone who’s so kindly donated and bought our pretty ‘Asha’ dress in the process: Dear All, Clare and I wanted to personally write to you to extend our heartfelt gratitude at the outpouring of overwhelming support extended to our appeal for support of the tragic victims of the Nepalese Earthquake. Many of you might know, or will have learned through this appeal, that I…
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Buy the Yumi Asha Dress for Nepal Earthquake Relief
Personally affected by the devastating earthquake which hit Nepal on Saturday, Yumi founders, Uttam and Clare Nepal, have set up the Yumi Nepal Earthquake Appeal, to provide relief for those who’ve lost their loved ones, homes and belongings. Uttam was born and grew up in the Dhading region of Nepal, which is very close to the epicentre and his heart. Dhading has been hugely affected by the earthquake leaving houses flattened and lives lost, therefore at Yumi HQ we’ve decided to launch the “Asha” dress. Asha means hope in Nepalese. In a gesture of goodwill, we are donating 100% of the proceeds (net of VAT) to the Yumi Nepal Earthquake Appeal. The…
