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Plus Size Fashion and Lifestyle in South Yorkshire

Heavenly Dresses From Hell Bunny

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Hell Bunny are one of those brands that I have always lusted over, but also known they are not for me. Their brand previously went to around a size 24, but I always heard horror stories about how they came up quite small, and therefore were not a brand that would ever work for me.


Then a couple of weeks ago I was browsing Yours Clothing and came across a selection of Hell Bunny dresses UP TO A SIZE 32! I immediately ordered one of next day delivery and tweeted my excitement. At the time a few people tweeted to say that previously the brand had come up small and they had struggled even when sizing up – so when I looked and saw the dress I had chosen had no stretch I was a bit disappointed.


And then the next day – THIS ARRIVED!




I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this dress. The pockets, the bows, the sleeves, the detail – it’s like nothing  have seen in a size 32 before and I was over the moon. The straps were a little bit long and I had to pin them, but apart from that I love it.




I love how much material the skirt has for that proper fluffy affect that these dresses deserve. Hell Bunny are by no means the cheapest brand you’ll come across but I’ll definitely be treating myself to more of their dresses.




…And when they look this good – it’s easy to see why!




Debz xx


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I Didn’t Read The Memo: Fat Girls & Stripes

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Apparently a few years ago, a memo was sent out to say that fat girls shouldn’t wear stripes. SHOCK HORROR they apparently aren’t flattering at all and you should always dress to look smaller – who knew?!


I ‘unfortunately’ missed this memo and have been gleefully wearing whatever I wanted, without worrying about what it did to my body shape. This week while at my parents I needed to buy some emergency leggings – and as Yours Clothing do next day delivery I opted to use them! Now, when you’re buying just leggings and paying £7 for delivery, it seems rude to not at least browse the sale section before you check out to see what is there. 

                           Bag from ASOS. Shoes from Just Fab


I came across this really nice knitted tunic at just under £12 and had to get it. I actually sized up in this because I wanted the oversize look and it was nice to be shopping with a brand where I could actually do this – however I probably didn’t need to as it is a bit ‘too’ big, I still really like it though!

I love the length (bear in mind I am short) and the fact it looks nice but is still so easy to just throw on and wear out. I wore this to dinner with my parents and it was nice to be sat comfy and cosy, without worrying about looking drab.



I really want a wardrobe with more of these easy to wear pieces – any recommendations?

Debz x


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Summer with Topsy Curvy

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If you follow me on Instagram you’ll see that last week I visited
Manchester and popped into see jo at Topsy Curvy. It was at her temporary
premises but still amazing – she moves into her new permanent shop hop next
week and I am really excited to see what it is like!
One of the things I love about Topsy Curvy is that they do
lots of clothes which have plenty of stretch, this means I can get away with
things technically too small. When you’re used to being sized out of plus size
fashion, this is a really nice feeling! I’ve spoken about it before and I love
Jo for her passion for plus size fashion – she is constantly striving to stock
items above a size 26 and she’s doing really well at it!
 
 
This floral jersey dress is a size 26, but it fits me well
and I love the length of it. They have also recently started to stock over
brands and this denim shirt is one of the items that have come from Lovedrobe.
I wouldn’t usually wear something like this, but Jo encouraged me to try it on
and see how I felt about it – and I have to say, I really like it and I am so
glad I did.
 
Topsy Curvy are doing great for fast plus size fashion
lately and it’s amazing to see the brand grow! I can’t wait to see what the new
premises brings, hopefully more items like this!
 
 
Debz x

Easter Sunday with Scarlett & Jo

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Happy Easter Monday everyone!


I hope you all had a nice weekend – I don’t always get Bank Holiday weekends off, so it was nice to enjoy this one with some friends. Yesterday I went into Birmingham city centre and had lunch and a few drinks with some friends, which was really nice!






I think sometimes when we read blogs, we always see new items of clothing and people looking overly glamorous and as readers we can be left lusting over this type of lifestyle. However, the truth is that blogs (and social media in general) are designed to showcase the best parts – and so we don’t always see the days where a blogger throws on a dress and leaves the house looking comfortable and cosy.




I don’t wear this Scarlett & Jo dress often enough, but as I knew I would be in the pub for a good few hours yesterday I wanted something that I would be comfortable wearing all day. I knew this dress would be perfect because it’s really nice and oversized and the material is nice and soft.






I literally threw this on, some leggings and a pair of pale pink trainers. I felt decent and was comfortable all day!


What have you been up to this weekend?


Debz x


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Dear Simply Be…

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Dear Simply Be…


I know as a brand you have done some really good things  – for starters even offering clothes up a size 32 puts you ahead of others! You’ve worked with bloggers on some fantastic campaigns incuding national TV advertising campaigns that even my thin friends have commented on.


That is why, your latest campaign really got me thinking….

You tweeted this today with the wording “We demand style & fit. No compromises.” and you are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT! I am so glad that you’re finally on the same page as your shoppers.


So… I assume that you’re going to be doing something about this sizing situation and ensure that those over a size 26 don’t have to compromise when it comes to clothing any longer.


As you can see – when you’re a size 26 you have nearly 500 dresses to choose from, as a size 32 you have no where near 250 dresses that you can select. I am sure you will agree that a larger size having less than 50% of the choices of someone smaller is a compromise that none of us should have to make – after all, your latest campaign DEMANDS that we don’t put up with this any longer – and you’re right!


So… Simply Be – We demand that you stop making larger (and smaller) bodies compromise. 

WE DEMAND STYLE. WE DEMAND FIT.


Thanks!

Debz x

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New Plus Size Clothing Range: Quiz Clothing

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Plus Size Clothing Range – Over the past couple of weeks there have been some whispering ‘s of a new plus size clothing range by clothing brand Quiz Clothing, and it finally launched yesterday. It’s been put together by the very talented Felicity Hayward, who I know is very keen to make clothing inclusive for everyone. [Read more…]

Sunday Stripes

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Sunday Stripes – A few weekends ago I was invited out for a Sunday carvery with a friend of mine and jumped at the chance. Sunday dinner is without a doubt my favourite meal in the world, so being able to do this in a countryside pub sounded perfect! Luckily a few days beforehand the lovely lot at Lovedrobe had sent me this beaut of a dress so I knew exactly what I wanted to wear.

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