Black Friday

Black Friday is not something that has previously been big in the UK, but it is slowly picking up momentum here and everyone seems to be jumping on the band wagon.

I wanted to share some of my favourite deals with you, these are the ones I am keeping a close eye on today.

Dorothy Perkins

Dorothy Perkins have 30% off site wide HERE

On top of this every 3 hours they are bring a selection which you can take an extra 30% off with code YGF84 (only the selected lines) the 9-12 selection can be found HERE
A couple of my favourite items are

Treggings

Blazer

Tesco 

Tesco have 25% off site wide on their clothing HERE

Party Dress

only up to a size 20

Jersey Dress

Tesco Direct also have some great offers if you can get online, it automatically retry for you which is great so I got on eventually. 

Go HERE

Amazon

Amazon have lightening deals happening this Black Friday with limited stock keep and eye out HERE and set alarms if you see something coming up later you want to check the deal on.

Linda Bop

Linda Bop have taken 15% of loads of there dresses head over to the site and take a peek HERE

I have this on its way to me.

Audrey

Evans 

Evans have some amazing deals on HERE including all their jeans for only £10 a pair and 50% off coats and boots!!

A few other places to check out include:

Debenhams 

Rocket Dog

Lakeland

BHS

There are plenty of amazing deals in there for christmas presents and treats, if I come across any amazing deals today I will update here.

Mhairi 

Lust List - Oriental Prints

Oriental prints are quite simply awesome! I love them. Slowly I am spotting lots of beautiful oriental prints in fashion and I want them all.

Simply Be took my breath away today with this stunning dress, I love the colour combination it is so bright and summery, this makes me actually want summer to arrive and I am totally a winters child. I can see this being dressed down for work with a long cardigan and flats or for a night out with my husband dressed up in heels and a clutch.

Valentines day is on its way in a couple of weeks and if I had any money I would be buying this and making Marc take me for dinner. For now I will just have to lust over it!

Grazia Floral Print Dress

Anna Scholz for simply be have also produced an amazing monochrome print that it very oriental in style with maybe some tropical thrown in, the dress version has really caught my eye. It is perfect for work wear or a night out.

Anna Scholz Belted Shirt Dress

The last offering form Simply be is this cute Oriental Print Blouse which would be perfect in the summer with shorts or jeans, I am going to have to make sure I get hold of this!

Oriental Print Sleeveless Blouse

I also spotted this very pretty dress on the Dorothy Perkins website

Oriental Print Bardot Dress

Do you love Oriental prints or do you try to avoid them?

The Fat Fabulous Four

Tonight is the launch of another fabulous challenge collaboration between myself and three other amazing plus bloggers.

Becky of The Ramblings of Mrs BeBe, Toni of The only way is Toni, Rosie of A rose like this and myself will be bringing you a new post every two weeks on a saturday with our own takes on some of the seasons top trends, starting this week with lace.

Lace is often associated with going out and dressing up, but I wanted my take to be more casual this time so when I spotted this lovely jumper in Tesco I snapped it up, it is only £12 and is so comfy and lovely, I am looking forward to getting some nice jersey trousers and having a gorgeous relaxed outfit for the spring.

Lace panel Jumper - Tesco £12

Jeans - Old pair from Dorothy Perkins

Boots - Next old Season

I love the lace panels on the sleeves and it is lovely and soft, I have just realised it is quite see through though so maybe a vest under would be a good plan.

Go and visit the other gorgeous girls, I know they will look gorgeous! 

Becky - The Ramblings of Mrs BeBe

Toni - The Only Way Is Toni

Rosie - A Rose Like This

Mhairi

xxx

How to Wear: Spring trends - Bold Stripes

Recently, the lovely Fleur from Most Wanted, which is the lifestyle magazine for Vouchercodes.co.uk, she asked me if I would like to take part in a challenge, I was given £80 to spend on items that would allow me to interpret a plus size version of the spring trend Bold Stripes.

I love a good challenge so decided to go for it, I started me search by looking at lots of google images from the recent LFW and there were plenty of stripes on offer in the street photography area, so with these images in mind I set off on a journey to find some bold strips for plus sizes.

My biggest problem was that everything was pretty much black and white stripes and I really fancied some colour, After an epic search I finally found what I was looking for and ended up with some bold colours and some navy and white.

In total I spent £79.75 including posting for 2 items.

Below are the outfits I created.

I wanted something that was really bright and bold, but that was casual and comfortable for everyday activities, I loved the colours of this Forever 21+ jumper and I ordered one size up so it fitted loosely and a little longer.

Colour blocked Open-Knit Sweater - Forever 21 +

£18.75

For My second outfit I wanted something a little smarter that could be dressed Up or down, I teamed it with my White Asda Moda top and knitted waistcoat, for a relaxes look for lunch in town, the jeans are navy, and I think they would look amazing with a gorgeous navy or white peplum top or tunic, I cant wait to dress them up.

Cotton Rich Striped Denim Jeggings - Marks And Spencer £20

I also manager to get a couple of accessories to show that bold stripes do not have to necessarily be shown in your clothing but you can introduce trends to your wardrobe simply and easily without them being too daunting.

Navy/white stripe satchel - Dorothy Perkins
£28
Navy stripe sarong - Dorothy Perkins
£12

You can even go for bright stripes in your accessories to push your comfort zones out a little this bag from river island really caught my eye.

Yellow Stripe panel tassel satchel

Some of the other spring trends I really have my eye on are Monochrome and Sheer as I love both.

How would you interpret the spring trends? Will stripe be a part of your wardrobe?

Mhairi

xxx

Fatshion Faceoff - Shorts

Shorts

My Fatshion Faceoff post is late this week as I have had the craziest day, my little puppy Nell got over excited with our other dog and got caught by a tooth on her cheek, unfortunately it turned into an abscess, so today has been vets and snuggles for my little lady.

Until all the craziness started we had planned a relaxing day or walking dogs and me getting ready for a press event I should have been attending, which I had to cancel.

So this is my shorts outfit, its pretty casual, but I kind of like it, I felt sassy! 

Excuse the not so good quality phone picture, it was really all we had time for today.

The top is from Newlook last year and the shorts are cut off jeans.

My shoes are from Tescos.

I am not sure I am a Shorts convert I may have to try more to see how I feel about them, but for now I think I will still be in skirts and shorts.

Don't forget to go check out the other fabulous ladies involved in the challenges.

Hanna – http://thewardrobechallenge.co.uk/

Dani – http://diyfatshion.blogspot.com/

Olivia – www.waituntilthesunset.com

Molly – http://molly-pocket.com

Mouna – www.brusselsfatshion.com

And here is a little picture of my poorly baby girl, you can just see her swollen face :(

Send her get well vibes. xxx

Mhairi

xxx

Fatshion Faceoff - Floral Skirt

Floral Skirt

So this weeks Fatshion Faceoff was chosen by me and thinking about what I have in my wardrobe but avoid wearing because I find it hard to pair and my my floral skirt came to mind.


I love dresses as they are easy to style without to much effort, but I find separates difficult to wear, but I am always up for a challenge and love seeing what the other fabulous ladies come up with.


So this skirt is quite a few years old but is worn so little that it is still in good condition, and really needs to be worn, it is my favourite colour, and it seems I have a thing for floral stripes.


As the skirt has vertical stripes running down it, I decided to try it with my new Striped top from Tesco's which is also striped, but it is blue and white so though hell i will give it a go.


so this is how it all looked, this beautiful sunshine gave me the chance to pop on my wedges and get some sunshine to my tootsies.

hahaha, I managed to close my eyes in both photos, but my teeth are still so sore, I didn't have the energy to go try again, so sorry. xx


Go check out the other fabulous ladies in the group they always look amazing! 

Hanna – http://thewardrobechallenge.co.uk/

Dani – http://diyfatshion.blogspot.com/

Olivia – www.waituntilthesunset.com

Molly – http://molly-pocket.com

Mouna – www.brusselsfatshion.com

So do you like florals or do you steer clear?

Mhairi

xxx

Lust List - May

I have been eyeing up so many things recently but these items are on my list of must haves!

Left to right

Butterfly Wide Strap Maxi - Dorothy Perkins

Cream Songbird Maxi - Dorothy Perkins

Weird Fish Tea Dress - Marisota

Taupe Hi-lo Hem Skirt - Dorothy Perkins

High-Low Hem Dress - SimplyBe

Rea Bandeau Maxi Dress - New Look Inspire

Dorothy Perkins are also having their 25% VIP week at the moment, so head over and take advantage if there is anything you want!

Code - DPVIPD

As you can tell I am still on my dress obsession, and all of these ones above need to get in my wardrobe quick sharp!

Left to Right

Mint Butterfly Print Vest - Dorothy Perkins

Tailored Whit Tunic - Vida Moda

Green Lonline Shirt - Evans

Pastel Lace Shell Top - SimplyBe

I am loving all the beautiful pastel colour at the moment, and a plain white shirt is always a wardrobe staple for me, I love them with jeans and layered over vests.

Rocket Dog Vera Spot Dot Flats - Schuh

Wonder Woman Converse - Schuh

Rocket Dog Satire ii Boots - Schuh

Irregular Choice Swallow Heels - Schuh

Iron Fist Posey Lace Up - Schuh

Schuh just kill me, I find myself lost for hours on the website and it worse if I am in a shop where I can try them on.

Whats on your must have lust list at the moment?

Mhairi

xxx

Fatshion Faceoff - Striped Skirt

This week myself and my 5 other Fatshion Faceoff ladies were challenged by the lovely Molly to style a stripped skirt, I was all set with a stripped Maxi skirt but it was no good as it was all out of shape, so I improvised.

I am wearing a dress as a skirt and as it is so rainy and chilly here today I used a plain black roll neck top to make it into a skirt.

Now the only thing is that this skirt is not stripped in the conventional sense of the word, but it is a floral stripe, but I am not often conventional so this is probably ok.

So here is my interpretation of the stripped skirt

Excuse the closed eyes :) 

Ready for my trip food shopping, I lead an exiting life!

It is such a pretty dress, I will have to blog it on its own so you can see the pretty feature at the back. 

The colours are so pretty and I love the block of blue at the bottom of the skirt.

So how do you were your stripes?

Go check out the other gorgeous ladies for some inspiration.

Hanna – http://thewardrobechallenge.co.uk/

Dani – http://diyfatshion.blogspot.com/

Olivia – www.waituntilthesunset.com

Molly – http://molly-pocket.com

Mouna – www.brusselsfatshion.com

Mhairi

xxx

Fatshion Faceoff - Plain Coloured Dress!

Plain Coloured Dress!


This week we were challenged to style a plain one colour dress, anything except Black.


My choices are limited as I tend to wear a lot of patterned dresses, but I have 2 options they are the same dress but in two colours, I have it in Pink and green, but today decided to try and style the Pink dress and do something a little different, I normally go for a thick black belt under the bust with this dress and simple black shoes.


Today I decided to experiment a bit, and went for some colour mixing, not sure it really worked but I had fun and felt all sunny on a gloomy windy day!

So annoyed at myself for slouching in this picture and my bra straps need tightening!

My vintage gems Pocket watch

Me!

Dress - Dorothy Perkins (past season)

Pocket Watch - Vintage gems

Belt - Asda

Shoes - Next (past season)

Even though I am not sure this worked I enjoyed wearing it :) 

Go see what the other girls are wearing in their interpretations of this weeks Fatshion Challenge. 

Hanna – http://thewardrobechallenge.wordpress.com/

Dani – http://diyfatshion.blogspot.com/

Olivia – www.waituntilthesunset.com

Molly – http://molly-pocket.com

Mouna – www.brusselsfatshion.com

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

Emerald Dreams

Green, Green, Green!!!

It is one of those colours that people seem to either love or hate, personally I LOVE it, It suits my complexion and my hair colour and i find it such a rich sexy colour.

I own quite a bit of green clothing and have more on its way, but after seeing it on the red carpets of the Peoples Choice Awards and Critics Choice Awards on both Emma Stone and Nina Dobrev, I wanted to look at the options out there for plus size women.

Below are the items I liked the most, In a selection of different shades of green.

Ava Dress - Pinup Girl Clothing

Teal crossover top - Evans

Nicole Dress in Parisian Green - IGIGI

Green Gingham playsuit - Asos Curve

Khaki Trousers - Dorothy Perkins

Green Wedges - Dorothy Perkins

Studded Clutch - Dorothy Perkins

I love green in almost all its forms but especially teal and dark forest green, but this year I may try something a bit brighter, The Ava must be mine.

Is green for you, do you love it or loath it?

I will be blogging over the weekend with the start of my Coat reviews so come back and check them out. xxx

Mhairi

xxx

Christmas Day

I hope you all had a fantastic christmas!

This year for me, has turned out to be brilliant, I had such a lovely day yesterday, with my family that I have been on a high.

I got some amazing gift that I love, and best of all my step son, told us it was his best christmas ever, after getting his new phone :)

My outfit for the day ended up being a bit of a hodgepodge but my sister got me a knitted skirt that I adored and my step son wanted me to wear the new top he bought me, so I think I looked a little miss matched but it was so comfy and with all the cleaning and handling 8 people and 7 dogs it was a good option!

Top - Dorothy Perkins

Skirt - New Look

Boots - Asos

Cardigan - Wallis

I hope santa made you all happy bunnies, I will show you some my other gifts over the next couple of days.xxxx

Mhairi. xxx

Festive Party Dresses

Christmas Party season is well underway, and I have been looking at all the fabulously festive offerings available to us plus size Ladies. 


I saw this picture on the simply be tumblr this morning and instantly fell in love with this dress, I love the draped material at the front, the shape of the bust line.

Sequin Shoulder Maxi Dress £68

Next on my festive list of lovelies is this gorgeous purple dress from Style 369 with stunning pearl collar detail, The colour looks so festive and warm.

Lovedrobe Purple Pearl Trim Skater Dress £40.00

 I have been really liking some of the dresses from yours clothing and I particularly love the gorgeous bright blue of this one, it is a nice midi length which at only 5'2" I find hard to pull off, but would be gorgeous on some of you lovely ladies.

Blue Embellished Waist Midi Dress £35

I love this dress so so much it is so festive and sparkly, Dorothy Perkins have got many beautiful outfits for the festive season and this can work well for so many shapes and sizes I still want to buy it for myself! 

Purple 50's Circle Dress £42 

Another offering from Yours clothing, this dress is very simple and flattering great for many occasions.

Black and Silver Trim Mesh Dress £30

 And finally Asos have made me so happy with this dress, I may find the neckline difficult with my broad shoulders but this can be solved with a simple shrug and I am willing to give it a go just for its spotty gorgeousness!

Asos Curve Skater Dress in Spot Lace £45

Do these dresses set your heart all a flutter or have you chosen something else let me know what your perfect party outfit is. x

Mhairi. xxxx


Tomorrow the second of my Reviews for Simply be will be up, come back and have a look at that too :) xxxx


The images for this post were taken from the ASOS, Dorothy Perkins, Yours, Style 369 and Simply Be Websites. I have not been asked or paid to suggest these items. 

Christmas Wish List Part 2

Dear Santa

1. Dorothy Perkins Purple Metalic Heavy Jersey Tee £16.40 (sale) 
I love the metallic look to this tee, and I also have a thing at the moment, about the colours purple and green, but this top is also available in gold and silver, and I want them all!


2. Dorothy Perkins Leopard Print Loafer Pumps £14 (Sale)
My husband hate animal prints, I am  not sure where he gets it from but he does, so I am trying to find ways of sneaking it in!


3. River Island Black Leopard Print Satchel £37
He might notice the handbag :) 


4. Michael Kors MK5263 Ladies Watch £199
Rose gold is so pretty, I never wear gold but I love this watch!


5. Evans Green Straight Leg Jeans £35
Green Jeans Rock, that is all! they also come in red, and I will have them too!


6. Pin up Girl Vintage Style Pink Sparkle Train Case $112
Who doesn't need one of these in there life! I want to put all my lovely hair and make up bits in here and feel like a lady


7. Apple Ipad2 WIFI & 3G with a smart cover 
I need one in my life!


8. Urban Decay Naked Eyeshadow Palette £31.50
So many people rave about this, I have so much crap makeup, it might be nice to have something special.


9. Dorothy Perkins Grey/ Aqua Heart Jumper £32 
It is just pretty!


10. Dorothy Perkins Nude Unicorn Sweat Top £22
I love this and the hummingbird version. 


Apart from the watch and the Ipad, the bits here are a bit more realistic, next time I may have to be ridiculously unrealistic :)


Love Mhairi. xx