It's been a little while since I have had some pinup repro on the blog, but that 50s look is still my go to style and a couple of months back I picked up this gorgeous Katniss dress from Voodoo Vixen's Plus Size range, Vixen Curve. With it's black cat print and three quarter sleeves I have just been waiting for the weather to change so I could wear it. Feels like autumnal perfection. And joy of joys, this baby has pockets!
Lucky Black Cats: Voodoo Vixen Katniss Dress in Blue
It's been a little while since I have had some pinup repro on the blog, but that 50s look is still my go to style and a couple of months back I picked up this gorgeous Katniss dress from Voodoo Vixen's Plus Size range, Vixen Curve. With it's black cat print and three quarter sleeves I have just been waiting for the weather to change so I could wear it. Feels like autumnal perfection. And joy of joys, this baby has pockets!
Every few years I reread The Great Gatsby. Each time, within its pages, I learn something new about myself, about love, and about the human condition. Gatsby's dreamy soul speaks to my romantic one. The beautiful, transformative power and faith of his love and all that it builds is really one of the greatest stories of all time. The book speaks of longing, desire, excess, love and nostalgia - some of my very favourite topics.
Among the whispering, the champagne and the stars: Gatsby Lady Flapper Dress in Emerald Green
Every few years I reread The Great Gatsby. Each time, within its pages, I learn something new about myself, about love, and about the human condition. Gatsby's dreamy soul speaks to my romantic one. The beautiful, transformative power and faith of his love and all that it builds is really one of the greatest stories of all time. The book speaks of longing, desire, excess, love and nostalgia - some of my very favourite topics.
One of the things I love about blogging is I have discovered loads of women with such different style to my own. It challenges me and my wardrobe, but also it just makes me glad that we're all different and that fashion is as diverse as the people who love it. Take my very own blog wife and BoPo babe Lottie L'Amour - where I am all retro, feminine flirtiness, her style is streetwise, quirky and modern. Recently Lottie L'Amour and I decided to set ourselves a little styling challenge. We each picked the other an outfit from Yours Clothing. Something we thought would look good on the other, but would also challenge them a little. Check out what Lottie picked for me...
Modern Woman: The Yours Clothing Styling Challenge
One of the things I love about blogging is I have discovered loads of women with such different style to my own. It challenges me and my wardrobe, but also it just makes me glad that we're all different and that fashion is as diverse as the people who love it. Take my very own blog wife and BoPo babe Lottie L'Amour - where I am all retro, feminine flirtiness, her style is streetwise, quirky and modern. Recently Lottie L'Amour and I decided to set ourselves a little styling challenge. We each picked the other an outfit from Yours Clothing. Something we thought would look good on the other, but would also challenge them a little. Check out what Lottie picked for me...
I've never owned a casual coat. Even more ridiculous, despite living in the madly rainy city that is London I've never owned a rain coat. Basically I just wasn't prepared to sacrifice style for staying dry, ha. But this cosy yet chic Naomi Parka from Studio 8 has me convinced that sometimes comfort is definitely the way to go.
Parka Life: Studio 8 Naomi Parka
I've never owned a casual coat. Even more ridiculous, despite living in the madly rainy city that is London I've never owned a rain coat. Basically I just wasn't prepared to sacrifice style for staying dry, ha. But this cosy yet chic Naomi Parka from Studio 8 has me convinced that sometimes comfort is definitely the way to go.
September was a bit all over the map weather wise. We had some scorchers, and a fair bit of rain too. And with Curve Fashion Festival, a wedding, and the Evans #IamMe awards I had a few different occasions to dress up for, so here's what I wore in September...
My Month in Outfis: What I Wore in September
September was a bit all over the map weather wise. We had some scorchers, and a fair bit of rain too. And with Curve Fashion Festival, a wedding, and the Evans #IamMe awards I had a few different occasions to dress up for, so here's what I wore in September...
I have only one complaint about the Jameela Jamil for Simply Be Midi Dress - that I didn't buy it sooner! Hold onto your hats puddings, this is going to be a rave review!
Red Dress of Dreams: Jameela Jamil for Simply Be
I have only one complaint about the Jameela Jamil for Simply Be Midi Dress - that I didn't buy it sooner! Hold onto your hats puddings, this is going to be a rave review!
Metallics are a big trend for Autumn Winter, and I love them because they're a bold, luxury statement and if worn well can be totally sophisticated. You can play it safe with accessories, of you can bring this fab trend into your wardrobe with a statement separate. I love this metallic skirt from ELVI because it's a classic style in an up to date fabric.
Mad About Metallics: Elvi Metallic Pleater Skirt and Quilted Jacket
Metallics are a big trend for Autumn Winter, and I love them because they're a bold, luxury statement and if worn well can be totally sophisticated. You can play it safe with accessories, of you can bring this fab trend into your wardrobe with a statement separate. I love this metallic skirt from ELVI because it's a classic style in an up to date fabric.
My first piece from Studio 8's Autumn Winter
collection is this Imani dress. It's got that classic shape that I love in my
dresses, but the unusual print and gorgeous colours have meant it's been
playing on my mind since I first got a sneak peek of it back in the spring.
Pretty in Purple: Studio 8 Imina Printed Fit and Flare Dress
My first piece from Studio 8's Autumn Winter
collection is this Imani dress. It's got that classic shape that I love in my
dresses, but the unusual print and gorgeous colours have meant it's been
playing on my mind since I first got a sneak peek of it back in the spring.
I am really drawn to casual black at the moment. When there's a lot going on (as there currently is) then throwing one something black and comfortable can help you feel effortlessly chic when you've not had much time to think about what to wear.
**Big shout out to my beloved blog wife Lottie L'amour, for taking these pics of me with her sparkly new camera. What a babe! Go check her out! **
Fringe Benefits: Simply Be Black Side Fringe Dress
I am really drawn to casual black at the moment. When there's a lot going on (as there currently is) then throwing one something black and comfortable can help you feel effortlessly chic when you've not had much time to think about what to wear.
**Big shout out to my beloved blog wife Lottie L'amour, for taking these pics of me with her sparkly new camera. What a babe! Go check her out! **
The shirt waist
dress is a pinup staple. And I just don't have enough of this style in my
wardrobe! But the lovely Lottie L'amour had a Matilda from Lindy Bop going
spare, and was kind enough to.send it to me as a little gift! It's so cute -
the polka dots and vintage vibe make me wanna wear it to a fun fair and eat
some candy floss. (I can't explain where these things come from, they just
occur to me.)
Waltzing Matilda: Matilda Swing Dress from Lindy Bop and Big Bloomers Anti Chafe Shorts
The shirt waist
dress is a pinup staple. And I just don't have enough of this style in my
wardrobe! But the lovely Lottie L'amour had a Matilda from Lindy Bop going
spare, and was kind enough to.send it to me as a little gift! It's so cute -
the polka dots and vintage vibe make me wanna wear it to a fun fair and eat
some candy floss. (I can't explain where these things come from, they just
occur to me.)
At the same time Curvy Kate sent me the Atlantis to review, they send me this plunging red Saffron bikini - a fun print, and supportive and boosting style for bigger busts.
Sexy Saffron: Casablanca Saffron Padded Plunge Bikini from Curvy Kate
At the same time Curvy Kate sent me the Atlantis to review, they send me this plunging red Saffron bikini - a fun print, and supportive and boosting style for bigger busts.
I'm always a fan of romantic styles, and had been eyeing this Simply Be dress in 'Dusky Berry' lace for a while. I love dresses that are versatile and can be used day to night. The romantic style of this pretty piece makes it a perfect date dress too.
A Little Romance: Frill Sleeve Lace Dress from Simply Be
I'm always a fan of romantic styles, and had been eyeing this Simply Be dress in 'Dusky Berry' lace for a while. I love dresses that are versatile and can be used day to night. The romantic style of this pretty piece makes it a perfect date dress too.
A lot of supposed style tips just need chucking straight out. Like "fat girls can't wear white". Um, are you kidding? Come summer, there are few things quite as pivotal to your seasonal wardrobe as a white dress. This summer I totally fell in love with this romantic dobby cotton summer dress from Simply Be.
Soft Summer Cotton: White Dobby Cotton Dress from Simply Be
A lot of supposed style tips just need chucking straight out. Like "fat girls can't wear white". Um, are you kidding? Come summer, there are few things quite as pivotal to your seasonal wardrobe as a white dress. This summer I totally fell in love with this romantic dobby cotton summer dress from Simply Be.
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