I saw this jacket in a post by The Curve Fashion Festival on Instagram and was shocked and over the moon to discover it was plus size! I had a black New Look Biker a few years ago but I am not into lots of black so have had an eye out for something colourful I could rock.

Of course I headed straight over to the New Look website and found this stunning red version along with a green, yellow, pink and a silver version! It was hard to choose which one to purchase. I ordered the size 26 and also this tshirt and kept my fingers crossed that they would fit.

The jacket is slightly small to zip up but I would probably never wear it closed anyway and I think a bigger size would be too big on the shoulders and long in the sleeves. This is slightly too long in the sleeves but I could easily stitch them up if it bothers me too much. I love the red but still have my eye on the silver version!

This look is inspired by my friend Chattermonkey from instagram. She mentioned she wanted to get the yellow version but had not seen it on anyone fat. She had seen a slim person wearing one with a band tshirt and striped trousers which then gave me the idea for the striped skirt. I had been thinking about what to wear the tshirt with and actually really love this look. I call it Pirate Rock! with added Cowboy boots just to confuse people!

Pumpkin Cat skirt of dreams which I had made last year from Interrobang Art. I found this fabric through google and got the awesome Christina to make me this skirt. I have had a few skirts made from fabrics I have found online and you can too!

This skirt has an elastic waist but you can have a zip added for a small extra cost. This is the midi length as I wear skirts high under my bust I find the longer length works better on me. I am 5'3'' for reference. Interrobang Art items come in size 6-36 and everything can be custom fit to our measurements.

This is just a fun outfit that makes me smile and is so easy to wear. These are all old items but you can find similar pieces and create your own looks. The leggings are a cheap ebay find. You can get leggings in every colour if you search. The top was from a pack of 3 from Simply Be but is just a basic top. The skirt is the star of this outfit and you can see how I styled it last year HERE.

This dress has had me stumped for quite a while on how to style it. It is from Simply Be and by Joanna Hope. The colour is a Rose Gold and it it a stretchy metallic fabric with a crackled effect which almost looks like it could be sequin from a distance. The problem I have had is the Rose Gold and what to put it with. I have seen a couple of other bloggers style it and look fab so was not deterred.

I had a night out planned and wanted to give this dress its time to shine and so went looking on ebay for things to put with it. I came across this beautiful handmade fabric rose brooch for under £10! I actually found quite a few by Lorianna. It was hard choosing which one to go for!







Check out more Lorianna Brooches & Hats on ebay HERE. All are handmade with silks, wools and beads they would make perfect Valentines or Birthday gifts for your loved ones or even just treat yourself. They really are well crafted and unique. Priced from £4.95-£12.99. Below are just a few available now on ebay.

I saw Tess Holliday wear a turban a while ago and also Sam of FattyBoomTatty Blog and it reminded me that I had this Vintage Turban. I got it about ten years ago from a a load of stuff being chucked out by a Theatre Group. You can get them on ebay for a couple of pounds in a variety of colours and even some metallics. I added a brooch to the front for a bit of sparkle and some Desperate Beatnik earrings because I love to sparkle!

This Pussy Bow Top is by Scarlett & Jo and also comes in quite a few colour options, I sized up to a 28 but really could have got the 24 or 26 and it would have fit. It is a thick stretch fabric and very comfortable to wear.

The lovely Interrobang Art was able to cut the top part of a SWAK dress off that was too small for my bust and make the bottom part into a skirt by adding elastic to the waist, I love the vintage retro print and the colours. I had been wondering what to wear with it to make it a bit special and the top and turban combo really makes it special.

I got the bag from Sun Jellies and again the retro look compliments the is outfit.

The Scarlett & Jo dress is The Star obviously! Just look at it! The sweetheart neckline that I love so much. The sleeve length. How the waist and seams pull you in and give shape. The fishtail flare. The sumptuous velvet. This dress just exudes class and elegance and I am in LOVE!

I am wearing the size 28 but could have easily sized down to a 26. The length of this and the other maxi velvets look very long on the hanger but please give them a try on as they do rise on the wider body and this length is perfect on me with a small heel or flats. I am 5'3'' but do have a huge bust that pulls the length up an inch or two.

You may have seen me blog about this Accesorize fascinator recently as it was a very expensive £35 that I would never normally dream of paying for a headband but once I tried it on I knew it had to come home with me and I knew it was going to look fantastic with this dress. Same can be said for the reasonably priced fur stole from Yours Clothing!

I know I am spamming  you all with Scarlett & Jo but it is because they are bloomin fantastic and I am excited about what they are doing and where they are going. It is not very often at all that I love a dress so much that I want it in all colour varieties but Scarlett & Jo have me wanting all their dresses!

This dress is perfect and it is not the cheapest dress out there but it is a classic and will be one you pull out again and again for many years to come for those special occasions. Remember to sign up to the Scarlett & Jo Club to get 10% off purchases!

I am mega awesome excited to share my first Lollidot Scarlett & Jo dress with you all! So much so that I bought lighting to take better quality photos so you can see just how perfect they are! If you have not heard me go on and on about Lollidots then here is the story. I asked Gifi Fields of Scarlett & Jo if they would do more polka dots after I had bought a couple of tops with dots from their sample sale at StyleXL. I also asked for white wedding appropriate dresses! Ha! I had seen Gifi at the Evans Event in Meadowhall a few weeks before and was wearing an old 1940s style flower print dress by him and gushed about how I loved the fit, quality and style. He worked his magic and decided to do some polka dot 1940s style dress but was calling them Lollidots instead of polka dots after me! I know let me just pinch myself!

This is the first of 3 available in this beautiful dark teal with white dots. It is a stretch comfortable material that I love as it is easy to care for and basically wash and wear. This style has a keyhole neckline which I have never really been a fan of but on this dress with the loose sleeve and round neck I am loving it and will wear it just as often as the others. I am a shortie at 5'3'' and it sits below my knee. There is a tie at the back.

I am wearing a size 26 and it fits my shoulders well. I found this style to have lots of boob room which I need. This is the medium sized Lollidots. There is also a small and large in different style that I will show you soon or you could go look and buy them from the Scarlett & Jo website now!

I added a vintage cake brooch and brogue shoes and wore this to a kids party and was comfortable and still fancy without being overdressed. This is what I love about these dresses! They really can be dressed up or down for any occasion. Remember to sigh up to the Scarlett & Jo Club to get 10% off their website! Now here are lots of lovely bright and clear photos so look at!

I love a vintage print and all the 70s stuff around just now has me quite excited. I model myself on the Granny look or Advanced Style and when I saw this dress on the Asos Curve website I had to have it! It is so retro and I can image my Grandma having curtains in this print in her house back in the day. This is a thick polyester so has the look and feel of vintage and is very cozy for the colder months coming soon. The sleeves are a little long but I just turned them under. I love skater dresses and want all the skater dresses in all the prints!

These shoes were a cute find in Asda at only £14. They are quite roomy even for my wide feet and are very comfortable. No blisters! I got them in this burgundy and black patent.

Are you loving or loathing the 70s revival in fashion?