I blogged about a bodycon dress a little while ago and had a some back handed compliments about being brave or how they would have sized up. Well guess what! This is my body, my belly, my dress and my CHOICE! I get to choose what I wear and how I wear it and you get to choose for yourself also!

Please don't let the opinions of strangers or even people you know or are related to make your fashion, life or health choices.


So with thai t in mind I had this dress in my Simply Be Wish List for quite some time, It is not something I will wear a lot but it reduced form £65 to £25 and I also had a 20% off code so snapped it up and had a blast deciding how to style it.

I am not a heel person. I am happy in brogues with everything but these shoes were just so bloomin cute I had to try them. The are wide fit and was surprised the ankle strap fit my extra large legs. The heel is chunky and the sole has inside padding so they are actully quite comfortable of heels. I doubt I could wear them all night but for that make an impression entrance they are a winner for me.

This post is another Budget Bridal post in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!


I never ever thought I would wear a white sequin dress but here I am wearing one and I am fat as hell and still rocking it! I am not someone who buys white as I am too clumsy and spill everything over myself or Franklin with sticky fingers makes a mess of me. This is a Budget Bridal post though and Brides wear white if they choose so I wanted to share another option.

This is a full sequin dress by Joanna Hope from Simply Be and I am wearing a size 30. This is available in Navy and a beautiful Turquoise. There is also another version which is slightly shorter and has a lower round neckline and come in Gold, Midnight and Wine but is half the price.

I don't have on any shapewear as all the ones I own are black and would have shown through the fabric. This is such a simple outfit but works great. White shoes and necklace with pearl bangle and earrings. The fascinator is from the Asos sale. I do love a fascinator as you might have noticed from my recent posts!

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.

This post is another Budget Bridal post in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!


This post kicks off my Budget Bridal posts in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!

First up is this coat and dress combo from Simply Be. There is actually a dress that goes with this coat but it was sold out in my size so I kept with the Daisy print and peach and chose this dress to go with the coat. This could be a Mother of the Bride outfit or even Grandmother of the Bride. The style of the coat is very Jackie O and has a vintage feel with the print too. It is just beautiful and would fit someone with a smaller bust than mine better. I am wearing a size 30 here and need it for my bust. The sleeve length is good and it has pockets and is fully lined. The fabric has a sheen which is why the print doe snot look all the same colour in the photos.

The dress is just above my knee and I am 5'3''. It is a woven stretch material and has two seams down the bust, I wore it with a belt but a cream one would have worked better had I owned one or a ribbon. It has a wide neck and good under arm coverage meaning no bra showing. The length works well with coat.

I kept it classic and simple with pearl necklace, bracelet and earrings and a vintage pair of glasses. The shoes are Simply Be and I sized up as I tend to need to in pointed toe shoes. The bow detail is lovely and they are very comfortable.

I think this complete outfit is a great Wedding choice for the Classic Retro Bride.

What do you think?