This is a little Matalan purchase. I have to say that their plus range (size 24+) is pretty rubbish for the young and fashionable types. It is defo more basics and aimed at the older shopper. I was surprised to see this cute heart print dress onsale for £11 so snapped it up and although it is a great shape and style the fabric lets it down. After one wash it was bobbled pretty bad under the arms. Come on Matalan! Get with the programme! We fat people want cute, fun, affordable fatshion that is also good quality.

Anyways enough with the rant and on to the outfit. I love red and blue and thought this was a super cute look with the red skinny belt and my old Firmoo prescription sunglasses.

What are your experiences with Matalan?

This is a fab dress of two I ordered from the new brand Pink Clove. They have great prices and and beautiful on trend designs. I ordered a size 24 and it fits perfectly. The cut is lovely and especially liked the tulip style wrap over effect of the skirt section. It is a soft stretchy material that is light enough for summer and warm enough for winter.

I have taken 3 different pictures to show a Day look below with leggings for when you are on the go and don't want that dreaded chub rub! With a simple necklace and belt.


Removed the leggings and this a lovely day or night dress. Showing off not too much leg but still a sexy look.


Added a statement necklace, bangle and ring for that extra special evening outfit that looks like you made a lot of effort when really its just accessories.


The pictures above are not the best lighting. Below is the true colours of the dress. Great Autumn shades and that gorgeous blue jewel tone. I love this dress!

I spotted this on ebay and it was a terrible blurred picture but it was dirt cheap and I loved the Autumn colours so took a chance. It is a super lightweight fabric and perfect fit over my bust. It is vintage and had a strong perfumed old lady smell to it so it went straight in the wash.
I am having a little love affair with flower prints just now. Maybe its being a mum and thinking back to what my mum wore when I was little. She always had on long floaty skirts and loved a knee high boot. She also had a passion for polka dots which must be where I got my love of them from.

This was my Day outfit for Plus North Manchester (more posts on the event to come!) it is lovely and light and kept me cool and as it is vintage there was less chance of showing up wearing the same as someone else. Evening outfit post to come also!

Sorry for the not great quality bathroom pic.

Being one of the older bloggers I was around in the 90's and remember them! I was born in 1980 and wore dayglow, leggings, bicycle shorts, ski pants, shell suits and the lot! I am not saying I am proud of it but hey it was the fashion at the time, I also wore a lot of ditsy flower print button up dresses and torn jeans. Inspired by the likes of Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love.

I saw this dress at the last Plus Size Clothes Swap in Leeds and had to try it on. Buttons are usually a no go with me as they gape and pop open too easily over my lumps and bumps but since I got a sewing machine in February I figured I could sew it closed. Once it was on I had a little flashback when I looked in the mirror and think I actually owned this same dress in the 90's!

I have seen a few posts recently of this dress so I am sure you all know its by the lovely stylish Lauren from Pocket Rocket and was designed by her for Simply Be during the Blogger Take Over. As soon as I saw this dress I wanted it but £45 is a bit out of my price range at the moment so I waited and hoped it would still be available in my size when it went on sale. It did and now it is mine!

The dress is a thick jersey material so even though it looks like the perfect summer dress it will be a great winter warmer in my wardrobe. With the summer theme it will make those dark cold days that little bit brighter. The ice cream image is just so cute and such a fat girl thing to love. Food themed clothing is such a great thing.

Blue is a favourite colour of mine and pretty much my describes my mood over the past couple of months. It has been tough but as someone said "what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger" and I am a proud mummy now! More to come of that in another post!
None of these items are new as I have not been shopping online or out much recently. The dress is one I reviewed a while back HERE from Yours Clothing. Just another way to wear it and how accessories can change an outfit.









The amazing and awesome talent that is Regina Spektor. This song has been in my head recently and I wanted to share it with you. If you know this then enjoy and if you don't then just give it a try. 

Hello dear readers! I want to firstly thank you all for visiting my little space on the internets and wish you all a fabulous Festive period and Happy New Year!

Now on to the outfit. I got this little number on ebay a few months ago and ave been keeping it for something festive. I decided it was perfect for a Christmas Party my friend Rebecca was having at the weekend. I got it for about £7 plus postage and it is from South in a size 26. I felt a little large on me but I need the extra room for sitting as it does not have any stretch to it. It is my first sequin outfit in many many years but I have to say I love it!

Being such a statement dress I kept the rest of the outfit simple with just black leggings and boots. Because of all the sequins I was unable to wear a belt. No heels as I had a bit of walking to do from the train station. The party as great fun and I got to meet some new people and there were lots of fat ladies there which always pleases me.
What will you be wearing this Festive period?








 Amazing Tasty Yule Log made by Rebecca

 Tweeting about party