Outfit Ideas

Simply Be Belted Jersey Dress.

Being on a tight budget means I have to think long and hard about purchasing a new item for my wardrobe, I have to consider, will it work with what I already have, is it versatile enough to have multiple uses, and travel across seasons.

This Jersey Belted dress from simply be fits my list perfectly, I find florals like this can be used year round as it isn't so ditzy a print as to be considered too trendy, i love prints like this and wear them year round to brighten my days.

here are how I  see it working for me and my wardrobe.

Jersey Belted Dress - Simply Be - £45

Denim Jacket - Simply be - £60

Fred Perry Plimsoles - Schuh -£42

Black sateen Jacket - Dorophy Perkins - £45

Black Wedge - Dorophy Perkins - £35

I love the details the belt and peter pan collar are great.

Do you, regardless of personal budget, take these things into consideration when you buy a new item for your collection?

Mhairi. xx

Joe Browns @ Simply Be

I have been finding myself perusing the internet a lot recently lusting after summer clothing, this is a new and interesting thing for me, as I am most definitely a winter girl, I love wrapping up warm, and knowing I don't need to worry about showing my arms and legs off.

Blogging has really been a huge help in ways I am only just realising, I don't feel the anxious tightening in my stomach, just looking at sleeveless dresses I once did or looking at them, then trying to find a cardigan to wear with it.

Whilst doing this searching I came across this dress on the Simply be website from Joe browns, and just fell in love. I didn't rush to find a cardigan so I could safely take of my jacket in public, but I did see the denim jacket and loved it. I choose some boots so i could stay more in my comfort zone, I am never THAT girly.

The only thing I would have to do to the dress is alter it so it has straps as I cant wear a halter neck at all, but that is easy to do so not a problem at all.

I think it could work well during the chillier months too, with some tights and a top under, and bring a little sunshine into my late winter life.

I think I will always be a winter girl at heart but it is nice to be able to look forward to the warmer ones too.

Are you beginning to look forward to the warmer days?

Mhairi

xxx

My Simply Be love affair is growing strong!

Simply Be.

My love affair with Simply Be has been around for a while but I am finding myself drawn more and more to the site for a peruse and drool session.

At the moment, they are trying to kill me with so many lovely things and the temptation of visiting their new stores, but without a job at the moment, I cant really justify buying clothing, but this hasn't stopped me looking and believe me, as soon as I get a job, my wardrobe will again be groaning under the weight of all the gorgeous clothing I will be getting from Simply Be.

These are some of my current obsessions from the website!

Embellished Dress £45

I love all the detail on this dress above, from the sequins on the shoulders and the mesh panel down to the dipped hem at the back, it is so effortless and easy to wear for a night out.

40's Tea Dress £45

This is simply Be's take on Miu Miu and I love it, such pretty detail on the print and a gorgeous shade of red could easily make the transition from day wear to night.

Print Tunic Dress £40

BIRD PRINT! My little obsession and I have been finding it really hard to find a print I like which will go to my size, I love that I could pop a long sleeved top under this and stay snug and warm over the winter months, but carry it into the spring without!

Butterfly Print Dress £45

I saw this dress on a few people in the review photos from the Liverpool store opening and thought it looked simply divine, my obsession with butterflies goes back a long way I have 12 butterflies tattooed on myself and own many items with them on, this may have to be on my christmas list!

Joe Browns Ultimate Coat £110

Coats! Coats! Coats!

As you know from my previous post Coat shopping is the Bane of my life, I literally have panic attacks at the thought of going to buy one, but I am also obsessed with owning them and have at least 7 at the moment, but this coat ticks all my boxes, I wish I knew what the quality of it was like as the price is more than I would usually spend, but I want it so badly!

Hush Puppies Ember High Leg Boots £130

I have been looking for the perfect pair of lace up boots for a very long time, and I think these are exactly what I am looking for! Not too dressy but could work in many situations, they are rather yummy!

Mode in Pelle Singh Ladies Boots £139

These boots are my perfect work/going out boots, they are sexy and have the most exquisite detail, I think I might become slowly obsessed with these boots!

Simply Be thank you so much for making and continually improving the outlook for plus size fashion! as soon as I am working you will be swamped with my orders I am sure!

Love Mhairi. xox