I am Scottish and love tartan. I have been wanting a tartan coat for years and never found one that fit my bust until now. I found this beaut in Asda of all place. They only had a size 20 but I tried it on and was surprised how roomy it was. I of course went home and checked their website for my size. It only went up to a size 24 but I figured the 20 was big so would probably be safe with the 24. It is tight over my belly but I can live with it!


Simple old Scarlett & Jo dress and Clarks brogues because brogues are my faves.

I have not shopped with Evans in quite some time but I bought some leggings and a dress recently and was very impressed with the shape and cut of the dress. They actually use fat models to fit the clothes they make not just size up from a smaller size like some brands!


This Winter has been all about the leopard print again and I am a happy lady. I saw this dress on the website and fell in love. I ordered the size 28 and it fits my bust great. The neck could do with being a little smaller but the sleeves are great.


I wore grey Snag tights with it and used the fabric belt from the dress as a tie with pin to look smart. The glasses are Red Or Dead and were available from Specsavers years ago and I missed out. I have been on the hunt for a pair ever since and found these at Retro Spectacle.

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.

It is so hard to find shirts when you have a large bust and small frame. I tend to stay away from them but when I saw this Karina shirt by In The Style Curve I had to give it a try. I originally ordered the 28 which to my surprise was huge on me so then ordered this size 26. Yes the collar is a little big, the sleeves are little long and 24 would have fit my frame better but I really need the 26 for my bust.

I also thought this would be a thin shirt but it is really thick and has a little stretch. I am wearing a black bra under it to show how thick it is. I love the skater dip hem style at the bottom which means it fits all size bums. It had been available in black also but is now sold out and does not look like it is coming back into stock.

This is quite a smart but casual look for me. I always think of jeggings/jeans as casual which is silly really. I added the brown belt and shoes to tie in the beautiful handmade brooch that was given to my by a talented friend.

How much more fun can a bag get?! This is another Yoshi real leather bag that has me drooling over how cute it is and also how well made it is. It is large enough to be an everyday bag for work and play with 2 size pockets and a large middle section all secure with poppers and zip. The detail of this bag is stunning and even has a balloon on the back.

If you love this bag but would prefer a longer handle you are in luck! Yoshi are wonderful because they do various styles in this Amongst The Clouds design with purse and even keyring to match so you can get a complete set. HERE

This is my 5th dress in this style from Scarlett & Jo and it is safe to say it is my favourite style for Summer! Thanks to the thin and floaty material and loose fit it makes for a sweat free wear even on the hottest of days. The newest versions feature these cute and useful pockets with flap detail. Any dress with pockets gets two thumbs up from me and this is a 100% winner!

This print is also now available in a pink and purple detail which is super lovely and on my wish list of future purchases! The elastic waist is comfortable and gives shape. The length means it is not flashing your lady parts on a breezy day and the v neck back detail is just lovely.

This was the perfect dress for today. If you have not tried this dress I urge you to now as there are so many prints including polka dots and daisies now available.

It has been a little while since I last blogged due to various boring reasons but here I am back with a banging bit of everyday Glam for you all! A jumper is a must for anyone who likes to be cozy in the Winter/Autumn months when you don't really know what the weather is doing.

This is a beautiful lightweight but lovely warm cashmere stunner from the Second Beth Ditto Collection with a sequin Eyelash detail across the bust. This is not the only Eyelash piece in the Collection but it is the only jumper. I don't usually get on with wool things but this is so soft and not scratchy at all. Even around the neck it is soft and did not cause me any problems.

I have styled this very casual with jeggings and some silver Clarks Brogues with some sparkle Desperate Beatnik earrings and statement glasses. I am wearing the size 3x and the fit is great on my UK size 26/28 body, although I would have liked it a couple of inches longer as it did ride up with wear on lifting my arms up to do things. That is just a personal preference.

This could be so easily dressed up with a skirt or over a dress with some fancy shoes and bag. It would look just as fab with some leather look trousers or even suit trousers.

The bead and sequin detail is stunning. The peacock colours are beautiful and I love that it is only on one side of the bust making it totally pop! The neck detail is exactly like on the jumpers my Gran Minnie used to wear so makes this extra special for me. I am sure this would have been too jazzy for her to ever wear but for me it is perfect and I will wear it and think of my Minnie.

Everything on the Beth Ditto website is on sale right now so go have a look and grab a bargain. I have reviewed quite a few items and you can see those reviews HERE.

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!