This week saw the launch of River Island Plus and if you follow any plus size bloggers on social media you’ll see that the launch caused quite a stir. River Island is a high street brand that many people have lusted after and so it’s a range that has been a long time coming. [Read more…]
A guide to using personal protective equipment for nurses – Choose the right things
A guide to using personal protective equipment for nurses – Choose the right things – It can be sometimes hazardous to work as a nurse. From treating people who are suffering from common infections like influenza to serious diseases like Ebola, nurses usually have to be within infectious conditions. This is why it is vital for them to wear the perfect protective equipment in order to keep yourself from getting infected by such illnesses which spread from one patient to another.
Want Plus Size Fashion For All Sizes? Ditto!
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 **
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