OOTD - Joe Browns

 A few weeks back I was lucky enough to get hold of some of the new items from Simply Be.

One of the dress I chose was from the Joe Browns range.

In the past I have been a bit 'meh' about the Joe Browns range. But over the last few seasons it seems to be improving. One of my issues was always the sizing. I generally had to size up by one or two sizes, the recently they seem a lot more true to size. The dress I am wearing is my normal size 22 and I reckon I could have actually been better in a size 20.

What I wore -

Jacket - New Look Inspire
Dress - Simply Be
Leggings - New Look Inspire
Sandals - Primark

The only think I would change on this dress is the lining. Not all of it mind. Just the frilly bit around the bottom. Apart from that I really love it and can see it becoming a staple item in my wardrobe, especially during the summer!

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Toni x

At the Pool!

I love my holidays! I fly out of the UK 6 weeks today for a week in Turkey, and I can't wait!

I always struggle with holidays clothes though!

So this year I had decided to do a few little posts on what I will be wearing around the pool, on trips and on the night!

First up is At The Pool!

1 & 2 - Yellow spot tankini top and shorts - £12 (top) and £9 (bottoms) both Next.

3 - Striped Canvas Bag - £12.50 F&F, Tesco

4 - Pink Playsuit - £22 F&F, Tesco

5 - Joe Browns Floppy hat - £19 Simply Be

6 - Zig Zag Bandeaux drop hem top - £8 F&F, Tesco

7 - Reebok Short - £22, Simply Be

8 - Red Pumps - £7 F&F, Tesco

9 - Bird Print Dress - £10 G21, George @ Asda

10 - Navy Jersey Dress - £20 Next

What are your Pool Side staples?


Toni
XXX

Simply Be Launch - Doncaster

On Thursday last week I had the pleasure to accompany some of my fellow bloggers in attending the launch of the new Simply Be store in Doncaster.

Located in the Frenchgate Centre you can't miss the striking Simply Be Logo as you approach the shop!

 Upon arrival we were greated with champaine and canapes.

 Becky and Sara - photos from Simply Be

The staff in store were wonderful and very helpful, and all of them, even the straight size girls, looked stunning in Simply Be outfits.

The store is well set out and easy to look around, with all area's clearly marked. EG, Joe Browns, Underwear, Shoes, etc etc.

This is Simply Be's third store, Liverpool and Bury opened last year, with more stores in Teeside, Gateshead and Leicester opening this spring Simply Be are fast becoming a leading High St store as well as internet brand, annd long may it continue!

I can't wait for the next Simply Be event!

Toni
XOXOX

Lusting after SS12

Just a quickie to show you some of my picks for SS12!

I could have picked sooooooo many other things but these are my faves! I am really poor at the moment but hopefully things are about to change and I'll be able to afford some of these in the near future!



Simply Be Ankle Grazer Trousers £31.50

 I luuuuurve these trousers. They would look lush with wedges, heels and sandals.with a floaty top they would make a perfect summers evening outfit!



Joe Browns @Simply Be maxi dress £50

This Maxi is soooo cute! I would proberly wear this as a beach dress over swimwear! I love the colour!

Yoek Pullover jumper 219€

This pullover is right up my street! Maybe not white, maybe not the price but the style looks amazing!

Yoek Frill Dress 175€



Once again out of my price range but i realllllly want this dress! I may have to find more affordable version of it!

Eloquii - $108

This dress would be my every season dress! During the winter it would look fabulous with tights, heels and a jacket and during the summer i would wear it with flat sandals and bare arms.



17Sunday Complant department beach Dress - $89.95AUD

 Its got pockets! Its got sleeves! It loose fitting! The colour is amazing! The price is reasonable, although I didn't look at international shipping! MY IDEAL DRESS!



17Sunday Flock of Angels $59.95AUD

 I am totally in love with 17Sunday at the moment! I cant wait to order from them! These are just two of the amzing peices that they have!




Evans Expadrille Wedges £39.50

 I wanted these Wedges so much last year but never got around to buying them! I am holidaying early this year, April, So hopefully I will be able to pick them up! Wedges are in this year as well!!!

I am hoping to find some really nice swimwear this year but at the moment its proving difficult!

What are your favourite peices for SS12?

toni

XOXOXO

Jeans and Jumpers

''There are no jeans like designer jeans''...... Apparently designer jeans will instantly make you look taller, slimmer and feel more seductive..... If they did wouldn't we spend every penny we had on them (if they did them in plus sizes!)

In my eyes, any jeans that fit properly will make you look taller and slimmer. And anything that feels and looks good WILL make you feel more seductive and confident.

The key is finding a style of jeans that fit YOU! I am still on a mission to find the perfect pair of jeans. Next and Evans come close though. I generally buy boot cut, wide leg or flared jeans as I am larger around the chest and middle. They balance my shape and make me look more in proportion. (I wore skinny jeans once and looked like Buzz Lightyear!!!)

Plus boot cuts, flared and wide leg jeans look fab with my new craze, wedges. Below are four pairs of jeans that I can't live with out.

Evans denim boot cut jeans. £29.50

Evans light weight wide leg. £30

Next mid wash boot cut. £26

Next authentic Flares. £26

I love winter. And I love winter fashion. Partly because I love knitwear. Knitwear, whether fine knit and fitted or chunky and over sized, is a key item for any wardrobe.

During the transition between autumn and winter I often wear a chunky cardie instead of a coat. Chunky cardie's look amazing with legging and jeans, as well as over work wear.

This season seems to be all about over sized jumpers and boyfriend cardigans.
Simply be have a wide range of knitwear in various styles, colours and price. I really love this pleat sleeve cardigan. It comes in purple and black and would be a great addition to any wardrobe.

Simply Be Pleat Sleeve Cardie. £38

I purchased the next jumper, also from simply be, a few weeks ago. It is a v-neck jumper and comes in a range of colours, which makes it extremely versatile (I purchased it in olive green). The material is very soft to touch and washes extremely well. It has a slight bat-wing to the sleeves and a nice deep waist band. It also sits very well around the bust as the v-neck isn't too deep. Some of the colours are very 'worky', but the silver grey would look good with a pair of jeans and heels on a winters night out.

Simply Be V-neck Jumper. £29 

I also love this Joe Browns brown tunic jumper. I think I would wear this jumper out its so versatile. It would look good with leggings and flats as well as thick black tights and boots.
This jumper is definitely next on my wish list.

Joe Browns @ Simply Be. £46