“Women are at the heart the UK’s thriving fashion industry and I hope you enjoy the great shoot on pages 6 and 7 highlighting the brilliant All Walks Beyond the Catwalk initiative that encourages us to appreciate different body types.” says Sarah Brown …….in personal letter to D Mirror Readers to inform of the special supplement she edits for this years, International Womens Day.

Read more here. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2010/03/08/style-for-all-ages-and-all-shapes-115875-22094032/

We say - thank you very much

Lucy Jane Freeman, 26, who’s a size 14 wears… Striped jumper £22, cropped jacket £55, both from New Look; pearl necklace, £16, Freedom @ Topshop; denim shorts, £25, Topshop; sequin bag, £225, Angel Jackson; black shoes, £30, New Look

Valerie Pain, 65, who’s a size 10, wears… Marble print Elsa dress, price on request, Betty Jackson; suede peep toes, £50, New Look

Erin O’Connor, 32 who’s a size 12 wears… Black blazer, £55, M&S; organic cotton Union Jack T-Shirt, £25, People Tree (Ethical fashion label); necklace from a selection at Kate Halfpenny, London; Trousers, £44, Jaeger; black heels, £35 New Look

Natalie Suliman, 23, who’s a size 8 wears… Orange dress, £45, M&S; fan necklace, £60, Tatty Devine; bangles, £16, Freedom @ Topshop; gold shoes, £30, New Look

Sheila Atim, 19, who’s a size 8 wears… Candy stripe dress, £70, Richard Nicoll @Topshop; T-Shirt, £55, Mary Katrantzou @ Topshop; studded bangle, £10, silver heels, £40, both from New Look; recycled firehose bag, £120, Elvis and Kresse’I'm delighted to be a part of the Mirror’s celebration of International Women’s Day.