You don't have to spend lots of money on something new for that Christmas party. You can buy something new to you! Ebay is my go to for everything really. I picked up this old Anna Scholtz for Simply Be dress that still had the tags on for £15! Total bargain. It has sequin bird detail and is pleated plisse fabric in black which is something I have very little of in my wardrobe.

Plisse is a great fabric and there seems to be quite a bit of it about for Winter. The pleats mean it has good stretch but also hugs areas well and falls nicely.

This is a size 28 and fits well. I need it for the bust. I like how it falls just below my knee but would be shorter on anyone taller. (5'3'') I have adding some gold accessories to create a simple but pretty Party look. Now who wants to PARTY!!!!!

I bought a Green Lurex dress by Scarlett & Jo last year and it is one of my favourites for a sparkletastic outfit. This Lurex is super bling with the glitter thread and super soft and non itchy on the inside with lots of stretch for comfort.

This style is lovely and the almost wings like effect is really awesome. The arm hole hidden underneath are the best fitting arm holes I have found on any plus size dress! so gaping or showing of bra. Such a little detail which makes all the difference and shoes that Scarlett & Jo make the effort to size and fit fat bodies rather than just sizing up straight size patterns like most brands do.

This dress and most of the items on their website now come in sizes 10-32 (but being generously sizes with fit up to a 34/36). They are not just a plus size Brand they are for most bodies including tall/short and maternity. This brand is doing so much for fashion and making new standards in what fashion should be lie for all bodies. Thank you Scarlett & Jo!

I am wearing the size 26 Purple version but it is also available in Gold or Silver. I think I need the 26 for my large bust. The waist is elastic but not too tight. The length is good for me (I am 5'3'').  As with most Scarlett & Jo styles I tend to want all the colour options of things because they are just to great and this is no exception! Perfect Sparkle Party wear.

Welcome to my second Review of Eclectic Eccentricity Jewellery! I am a little excited to share with you as you can see from my photos. I recently reviewed the Long Titanium Quartz Pendant on the right HERE and today I am sharing this super cute Lunar Abalone Necklace.

I love that these necklaces are working so great with my Halloween inspired outfits! The Lunar Maria Abalone Crescent necklace in inspired by the Moons surface which was once thought to be a massive area of water. The necklace is 3cm long and has and 18 inch chain. The little star on the the chain is another cute detail. The colours really are stunning and even more so in person. Just magical!

I can only urge you all to go to the Eclectic Eccentricity website HERE to see all the amazing pieces available and I would be surprised if you don't snap up one, two or three pretties for yourself!

This is my first Monki clothing purchase. I ordered the Medium as it was the largest left in stock and did think it would be too small and sent back but I was pleasantly surprised. It is supposed to be an oversized short tshirt but looks more like a crop top on me and I ain't mad!

Franklin sneaking in to show off his own Halloween Little Terror Top from Asda.

Finally it is October the month of Halloween or the two and a bit months of Halloween before Christmas in our house! I have a few old Halloween inspired outfits that I have blogged before but will be styling again this month and also some new pieces like this spooktactular swing dress from Topsy Curvy.

I saw Topsy Curvy had a few Skater dress/top Halloween and Christmas inspired styles at The Curve Fashion Festival (get your ticket for next year now! I have bought mine!)and ordered this one although there are more I might still buy! I ordered the 26/28 and I am usually that size and in this dress I needed it for the bust. It is not a HighLow dress but looks like it on me as my large bust brings it up at the front as does the belt bringing it in at the waist. I am 5'3'' for length reference. The fabric has some stretch but the material is white and printed onto it so lots of stretching and you see the white. Your usual size should be fine as it is a swing style so the hips and bum will fit most.

For £20 plus postage this is a great little novelty dress. I will be wearing this a lot this month and the long sleeves are perfect for the cooler weather. Topsy Curvy have a great selection of prints so there will be something for everyone but really your problem will be wanting them all!

If you have not seen my previous posts about this print dress you have really missed something special! Check them out HERE & HERE. This is the perfect Summer dress! I have said it before and I stand by it! Scarlett & Jo are making me very happy with this dress and have also decided to do it in other prints. There is a lovely dainty flower print on the website HERE and a black and white polka dot exclusive to Simply Be HERE.

Today I wore this dress for filming an body positive advert for ebay. I also had my makeup done by the lovely Helena Betts! Check out her instagram for links to her website for info and photos of Wedding Makeup or any enquiries HERE!  I will let you know when the advert is online and where to watch!

Back to this beauty. The colour is a deep Ruby red with the heart print that includes some lollidots. I have already said all the nice things about this dress in my other posts so I am just going to say BUY IT! I find myself drawn to these dresses when the weather is warm. They are light and breezy and just a joy to wear.

I am excited to share some of the New Scarlett & Jo Collection with you over the coming weeks. These should be available on the website in a week or two! They are all vintage flower prints and styles. This one is a of the same style as the lollidot wrap dresses but it has a thinner material which is great for Summer!

This is a sample size 24 and it is generously sized. I would usually wear a 26 in this style. This is a great dress for work or play and can be dressed up or down easily. It has a tie back and the crossover is cut perfectly so as not to gape and show bra. The 3/4 sleeve is a lovely touch and has a tie back. The length falls below my knee and I am 5'3'' for reference.

The navy with the beautiful wild flower print works so well. I love vintage and retro prints and having the look of vintage with the comfort and cut to fit my shape and size is wonderful. These dresses really are a must have. I look forward to sharing the next dress soon!

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 have seen this Simply Be dress blogged about by a few friends and I have had it a while. I wore it to the Zoo when I was in Edinburgh but did not take proper blog photos so I am only getting around to it now. I wore it with a Scarlett & Jo Black top under it and some boots for walking up the giant hill that is Edinburgh Zoo.

October may be over but Halloween I Every Day to a me. Today was a little warmer so decide to wear the dress with just a cardi over it. The cardi is from Tesco and is a size 22. I could have sized down as I never button cardis. I just loved the colour and knew it would go with so many of my Autumn wardrobe pieces.

I ordered this dress in a size 26 and a 28 only to find them way too small over my bust and belly especially. I could not even pull it down over my belly. I sent them back and ordered the 32. It fits right over my bust and belly but is a little baggy at the arms. I think I had to size up so much because it is a fitted dress and I usually go for skater/prom style that are basically free size as long as the bust fits. The fabric has a little stretch to it and is comfy. I just love the retro print and had to have it.

I posted a photo on instagram and had a few comments about the brooch. It is actually a decoration from a cupcake I bought from Greggs a couple of years ago made into a brooch. You can get a similar style from Charcoal Designs on etsy. Check them out for really fun jewellery that is all handmade and painted.