This morning saw the launch of the much-awaited Beth Ditto collection. As with any plus size fashion brand, I waited excitedly to be able to click the link and see what is available. I already knew that the pieces would be out of my price range but I knew that a range by a powerhouse such as Beth would be important.
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A New Look For Valentines
Despite forever being a resident of Singleville, I do love the thought of getting a bit mushy at Valentines Day. Don’t worry, if you don’t have a partner then you can still enjoy the day – there’s nothing wrong with spoiling yourself and giving yourself a treat. Valentines is all about love and after all, who is the most important person in your life deserving of love?
I thought I would have a look at some new outfits for Valentines just incase I decide to take myself on a day date or simply use Valentines as an excuse to buy a new dress!
I am really lucky, my local New Look Store has a decent selection of New Look Inspire so I often have the opportunity to pop in for a browse. I really like these 3 dresses because they’re nice and simple – and can easily be dressed up or dressed down.
What I also like about a trip to New Look is their selection of shoes. They always have a good few racks of wide fit shoes so there is always a pair to grab and always at a decent price too!
I’d quite like to make an outfit with with the burgundy dress and the leopard print shoes, I think that’d be a really lovely look. With the right jewellery and bag it could even be made into a night look, depending on where your Valentine is planning to take you.
Then of course, while you’re browsing the store or website you can pick up some accessories to make everything perfect.
So, tell me – what are your plans for Valentines?
Debz x
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Where Van I Travel To?
Where Van I Travel To As a blogger, I often get asked my opinion on things and some strange and wonderful questions. Last week Northgate Vehicle Hire got in touch and asked me to think about travelling the world in a van. One of the first things I would do is make sure I have the general accident telephone number for if things go wrong while on my trip!
Now, this van isn’t just any old van, it’s one big enough to house the family and travel in style. In the past I haven’t really been much of a traveller however if I had a van and someone to drive me around, I’d definitely be tempted! [Read more…]
Is Life Really Too Short To Wear Boring Clothes?
Today I am asking myself
Plus Size Fashion – Do We Always Have To Be Revolutionary?
There is a well known saying that life is too short to wear boring clothes. It’s often pictured on memes and pops up on my social media feeds. The question I have been asking myself is, who made that rule?
Over the last few weeks we have seen fat bodies celebrated more than ever. Yes, we still have a way to go but there have been several publications celebrating plus size bodies and the way they look. We have seen people and their bodies celebrated for their bravery and the way they dress which is nothing less than fantastic.
A lot of the time we celebrate bodies that are really making a stand – we see underwear shots, crop tops, short skirts and more shared amongst ourselves. It really is fantastic that people want to wear these clothes and that we’re starting to see attitudes change towards those that start to wear them!
However, my wardrobe is pretty boring in the grand scheme of things and I don’t want to apologise for that. If I want to wear butterfly patterned dresses with leggings and want to shy away from crop tops, that’s OK too! Most days I wear a dress and leggings – sometimes with trainers, sometimes with shoes and if I am feeling particularity sassy I’ll team it up with some ankle boots.
Yes, life is short and most of us could probably do more to make the most of it however don’t let anyone make you feel that you’re doing something wrong because you have a “boring” wardrobe.
One of the nicest things about fashion is that we have choice – and more and more those choices are sneaking their way to into plus size fashion. If you want to wear a crop top and booty shorts I’ll fight pretty much to the death for your right to do so, but also if you want to wear a hanky hem tunic top and leggings that’s more than OK too!
We’re starting to see lots of strong men and weep seep through to our social media influences which is nothing less than amazing. But please don’t put yourself down if you’re not someone who wants to show off their belly or if you prefer to wear something that covers your arms – your body is yours to dress how you wish and please do not let anyone tell you otherwise!
What is your favourite ‘boring’ outfit?
Debz xx
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What I Loved About My Body in 2015: A Group Effort
~This time of year can be exhausting can’t it? With TV adverts, magazines, people on social media and even your favourite brands telling you that you should be improving your body. It’s January so it’s the time of the year when we vow to be smaller, fitter, move more, do more etc.
Instead of this I wanted to concentrate on what our bodies are already good at. I asked a bunch of people what they loved about their body in 2015 and here’s what they had to say!
** There are a couple of mentions of weight loss and dieting in this post, but only with positive endings and context **
A New Years Revolution
I remember a few years ago, sitting around a table on New Years Day with a whole host of people – all catching up about their New Years Eve over a cup of tea. As it so often does, the conversation turned to the changes people had planned for the New Year and of course their resolutions. It seemed to go almost like clockwork around the table as people told everyone else of their plans – to walk more, to go swimming 3 times a week, to give up sugary drinks etc. Then it became ‘my turn’… I immediately said that I had made none – and was met with silence. I don’t think it was that people thought I should “improve” myself but more that they couldn’t believe I didn’t want to change anything – they were flabbergasted.
(c) http://www.embeddedfaith.org/
That’s the thing isn’t it? It isn’t about what we have always wanted to change or what made us unhappy in September but instead a date in a calendar tells us that we simply must think of a flaw and work to improve it.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I am always someone that feels you should make the improvements you want to make. If there is a part of your life that is holding you back or is affecting your life negatively then you can make the changes you need to – if and when you want to. However don’t allow the date on a calendar dictate that you must do that now,
It’s a difficult one – because for many people 1st January can be the motivational date they need to make changes they have always wanted. It’s the month of searching for new jobs, clearing out your wardrobe and making other changes you want.
Of course you can’t mention New Year resolutions without weight loss talk and eating “better”. I will say this – your body is your body and you are the only person who has to live in it. If you want to make changes then I will never tell you not to – do what you need to be happy! That said; don’t allow the world that you NEED to change. Do whatever you need to do for your body but only because you want to. Your body, your rules. And if you do want to change anything about your body then don’t use a marked date on the calendar tell you that now is the time to do it. Do it when you’re ready and not a minute soon.
This New Year make your resolution to be part of a revolution and vow not to make any changes at all. You are perfectly fine this January just as you were before New Years Eve and don’t you forget it! Use your time now to think about all you have achieved, overcome, helped others achieve and so much more. Think about the times you have laughed, lived and enjoyed yourself. You did all of that without having to “improve” your body and you can do it again in 2016!
That said, if you are wanting to use the start of a new year to start a fresh then Sophie from Busy Little Fee has come up with a great idea – 16 in 16. Read all about it here. Her at lots of bloggers have put together the things that they would like to achieve this year. These aren’t on a whim ideas or was to change your body, but instead solid ideas on what they want to have happen this year. Give it a read!
That said, if you are wanting to use the start of a new year to start a fresh then Sophie from Busy Little Fee has come up with a great idea – 16 in 16. Read all about it here. Her at lots of bloggers have put together the things that they would like to achieve this year. These aren’t on a whim ideas or was to change your body, but instead solid ideas on what they want to have happen this year. Give it a read!
Debz xx
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Topsy Curvy Christmas Swing Dress
You have probably noticed this, the Christmas jumper has had to take a step back this year in favour of the Christmas swing dress. I don’t know about you but my Facebook newsfeed has been full of people advertising and sharing their purchases of an array of Christmas dresses!
I loved them all, except the fact that they all stopped at a size 24. I love the idea of a bit of Christmas jazz but I wasn’t keen on wearing a dress that was too small. On Facebook chat groups I saw that I wasn’t alone in this feeling – another time when size 24+ plus size women were left out!
As ever, those beautiful ladies at Topsy Curvy listened and did what they could to tell. Less than 2 weeks later this gem dropped through my letterbox – how exciting! This swing dress by Topsy Curvy goes right up to a size 28/30 and as you can see on me, it’s pretty generous!
I love the exciting pattern on this dress, with its Christmas trees, Santa’s and decorations. I actually also really like the fact it’s on a darker material with a brighter pattern which I think helps it stand out fro the rest. The long sleeves also make it perfect for this time of year.
I really love Topsy Curvy for pushing the boundaries and listening to their customer base to try and deliver more. They have a whole host of Christmas dresses so make sure you head to their website and see if anything takes your fancy! Use the code ‘CurvyChristmas’ to get two for £25 – bargain! I think they have sold out of this exact print now, but they lots of other plus size Xmas dress options!
Debz x
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