Plus North - Pt1 - Day Dress

As I already mentioned in yesterdays post, last Saturday was the day that me and Becky had been working hard to organise for the last year! PLUS NORTH!

From all the blogs and pictures I have seen I think we can call this years event a success, even if I do say it myself!!

Through blogging I have been lucky to build some fantastic relationships with brands. None more so then Simply Be. I kid you not, half of my wardrobe is made up of Simply Be and my bank account definitely knows when it payday and I have to pay my account!!

As Simply Be were one of our main sponsors this year they kindly offered to dress me for the day event.

I fell in love with the Project D London Piccadilly dress but sadly it was, and still is out of stock :-(

As an alternative I picked another Project D dress. The Lincoln Maxi dress from the past season.

As always, when you have your heart set on something and then it doesn't happen I was a tad gutted, and until Saturday morning I still wasn't 100% sure that I liked the dress.

But I have to say it felt faaaabbbulous on! I received loads of compliments on the dress!

Image courtesy of KJP 

I could have maybe done with a pin to cover my modesty around the boob area, but apart from that I am glad I stuck with the dress and wore it!!

What do you think?

Toni x

Simply Be Blogger Takeover!

Last Wednesday I popped myself across to Manchester for the launch of the Simply Be bloggers takeover launch!

The lovely Lauren, Laura and Em where all given the amazing opportunity to collaborate with Simply Be to design a outfit which would be sold on the Simply Be website. The girls gave a talk about how they came up with their designs and how the Simply Be designers helped them create their outfit!

I think Simply Be have done exceptionally well to allow the girls to design an outfit that they wanted. It really seemed that they were given free reign on design and print, with helpful guidance to what would and wouldn't work, you can really see the girls' personalities in their dresses.

During the event there was also a talk from the buyers and designer from Simply Be. I found it really interesting to find out how brands design and pick ranges. I love the fact they design from what is 'fashionable' instead of what they think plus size women should be wearing. I also love that they seem to be interested in what the consumer want. They were very keen to ask about what we liked, what we didn't like etc etc. and although they are never going to please everybody, Simply Be have, and will have going forward, some amazing ranges and collaborations to launch.

During the event we also go a sneak peak of the AW13 range (which will be on display at Plus North). Items inspired by the 40ies, folk, the 50ies, the grunge era. (I was so intrigued by some of the new range I forgot to take pictures....oooops)

I was also excited to hear that Project D London are doing another range for AW13. Although I didn't love all of the last range of items were really special! The buyers talked about the price range and it has, apparently, been reduced.

I also found the dress of my dream..... the pics are really bad but you will kinda get the drift.... floor length, black with lace over lay MAXI!!!!! I honestly haven't stopped thinking about it since last week..... Me and Becky are going to the British Plus Size Awards in November.............and I have my dress!!!! THANK YOU MISS MINOGUE!!!!

What I wore....
Over sized tee - ASOS Curve
Midi Skirt - Clothing at Tesco
Shoes - Barratts

Fat Fabulous Four - Sport Luxe

Hello my lovelies! Hope you are enjoying the sunshine?

This weeks FFF is Sport Luxe..... the words alone fill my head with dread! I don't know why but it's just not me. I have images of cropped tracksuits, trainers, Adidas vest tops etc etc. I won't lie it has taken me ages to decide what I should wear for this post.

I initially thought I'd wear body con and converse, but It looked ridiculous! One day ill show you the out takes!!

In the end I settled on this!

Maxi dress, Pumps and Denim jacket. I'm still not sure if  I can call this sports luxe, but hey ho!

What I wore......

Maxi Dress - Simply Be
Pumps - Clothing at Tesco (old)
Denim Jacket - New Look Inspire

What do you think?

Done forget to check out Becky, Mhairi and Rosie posts too!!!

Toni x

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