Woohoo! Another Lollidot dress from Scarlett & Jo! Yes I am biased since they are named after me but they are also just awesome dresses. I have never been into cowl necklines but thought I would give it a try and I actually love it. This is the first black stretchy fabric lollidot dress and it is perfect for work or play. I am hoping a few more styles in black are released next year. I have been told there is one more lollidot to come this year and is a perfect party dress.

I am wearing the 26 as I was unsure if the bust would be big enough even with the cowl detail I didn't want it to be too stretched so this was the perfect size for me. The fit, length and sleeve length are all perfect and I really have nothing but two thumbs up for this dress.

I wore this to a family celebration at the weekend and just added a couple of blingy brooches to make it extra glam. Brogues are my go to shoes as they are formal and comfortable at the same time and go with almost everything.

Since I had two tickets for the Awards I offered the ticket to my instagram/twitter followers and asked who wanted to be my date. I picked a winner at random and it ended up being the beautiful and ever so lovely Michaela. It was her first plus size event! First of many hopefully! You can follow her on instagram @astutefiery



I have a few items from the first Beth Ditto Collection and they are beautiful and I wear them regularly because they are so comfortable and stylish. This second collection is just as amazing if not better! The make up/beauty them runs through both collections and this is the Ball & Chain dress and there is a circle waist detail with stitched circles and a thin tie to give shape. The sleeves are almost like a batwing style which fits my fat arms the ease and also allows room for my large bust. I did worry the waist may be too high as my bust tends to pull things up but this was lovely.

With all of the Beth styles shape is a major design factor. each item has a number of interesting details and or shape to it. Pockets are another Beth staple and I don't mean little no point them being there pockets. Big Pockets! All clothes should have pockets!

This dress is a lightweight stretchy poly blend fabric that feels lovely to wear and means no iron required! The skirt has a lot of swish to it and an interesting pleat at the front. The length is almost a midi on my as I am a shortie 5'3'' so would be a good length on taller people also. The sleeves are a perfect length on me also.

The print of this dress is a 3 colour droplet of blood red nail polish which appeals to my inner goth and also my love all things red. I added some red accessories to make it pop.

This dress is so easy to wear and I already have ideas of how I will wear it again so look out for more from this dress on the blog. You can take advantage of the current up to 80% off at Bethditto.com NOW!

I am so pleased Scarlett & Jo have made more prints for this style dress as it is my Summer staple! Obviously it is nothing like Summer just now but that never stopped me wintering up a pretty dress. 

“I wanted to make pieces to last years. Beyond trends, beyond chain stores. I wanted to create something all its own, something just for us, made with love and consideration. Made ethically in the USA as a small company with no corporate input. Uncompromising, unapologetic, humane, and timeless. Go-to pieces designed to last.”- Beth Ditto


This was the first piece released from the Beth Ditto Collection and what a way to start! This is the iconic Jean Paul Gaultier Corset. It is printed onto an oversized black tshirt which can be dressed up or down. The print is front and back and there is a ribbon laced through eyelets on the back for extra detail. Wearing this outfit makes me look and feel daaamn fiiine! Double chins, vbo, lumpy legs and all!

Bringing high end designer looks to plus size is fantastic and sooo needed. Not everyone can afford it but those that can should have access to it.

I have kept it sexy with the cute Heart Choker from Vixen Curves and Big Tights All Woman Lace Hold Ups which have that jelly stuff which stops them sliding down. These are size 28-32 are fit great!

As the shirt is oversized it is long enough I can wear it as a dress but I am only 5'3'' but I would wear this with leggings or a skirt also.

An old fascinator and my Wedding shoes from Hush Puppies complete this fabulous look!

I have made no bones about the fact that I hate wearing tights and this is why I choose leggings to wear with everything. This is only because in my 36 years on this planet I have never found a pair that fits, stays up, does not cause chaffing.

The Big Tights Company or The Big Bloomers Company as they are also called have been around for quite a while and I have been meaning to try their tights as I have heard only good things for other fat people about them. They had an offer on that each order came with a free pair on knee high socks so I thought now was the time to give it a try.

I ordered the Red All Woman 180D tights in size 22-32, a pair of seamless knickers in size 24-28 and bra top in size 38-44 B/DD.

My order arrived very quickly and first thing I tried was the bra top. I wear a size 42JJ bra and it is hard enough finding those to fit but wanted something to wear in the evening before bed or to bed for comfort. My breasts hang low and are very heavy and this top did not manage the job very well. the straps are very stretched and the band is loose. I have still worn it and will keep wearing it but be aware that this is more suited to breasts that have some lift already or are smaller.

Second thing I tried wear the pants. I have been after some new pants for a while. I all the ones I try are so wide at the leg that my belly hangs out or they roll down the front when I sit if sized down. I was really pleased with these seam free pants! I am a size 26/28 and the leg holes fit really well. The fit over my full belly and I had not rolling down or falling down. They actually felt so good on that it felt like I was not wearing any! Ok they are not the cutest underwear but if you want everyday comfort with great fit then these are the pants for you. I already ordered another 4 pairs.

The knee highs hare super stretchy and don't cut off circulation while staying up.

The tights were very odd looking as you can see for the photos below. When I took them out of the packet I did fear they would not fit my thighs but I should not have feared as they fit great and have lots of stretch. If anything the bum area is a bit big and the legs a little long. I am only 5'3'' and these are sized for 22-32. A shorter or smaller size would be worth making.

All in all I am really impressed with my items and they all wash really well too. I will be ordering more tights in black and blue and probably more pants too.