Life's Big Canvas

Jewellery is not something that I have a lot of! I have a pair of diamond earrings my boy bough me a few years ago and some Vivienne Westwood earring from the Christmas before last, but nothing else really! I go through phases with costume jewellery. I generally buy things once I have an outfit sorted! And it's normally only earrings and necklaces.

But then I discovered Life's Big Canvas and the lovely Chloe! Life's Big Canvas is based in the Bird's Yard in Leeds, which is literally a second from my work! You can find Chloe @peskychloe on twitter)

I purchased all of these necklaces online but will most definitely be going in to the shop once I am back at work!

All three necklaces are beautiful and I have had comments on all three! 

I can't wait to get paid again!

Toni

xoxo

PlusNorth!

PLUS NORTH!

You may have heard a few rumbles about Plus North? After much searching, and talking and phone calls, Toni and I are thrilled to announce the details of this exciting event!!

Plus North,

7^th July, 2012, 1pm – 6pm

at

Aspire, 2 Infirmary Street, Leeds, LS1 2JP

www.aspire-leeds.co.uk

Open to members of the public and bloggers alike, Plus North is a celebration of all things Plus!! A chance for you to meet the brands, meet fellow bloggers and plus size ladies and spend an afternoon with like-minded folk, talking about the thing we love the most.....Fashion!!!

Keep checking the website for all the news, confirmation of exhibitors, activities and all thingsPlus North.

Tickets will be priced at £5 per person, this includes your delegate pack, name badge and automatic entry into our prize draw. Dependent on the level of interest and sponsorship we receive we're hoping to throw some extras in too! Tickets can be purchased via the website using paypal, if you don't have a paypal account and wish to pay by cheque or postal order, please email plusnorthtickets@live.co.uk 

Along with stalls from plus size brands, retailers and independent retailers, there will be a catwalk show hosted by our Premier sponsors, Simply Be and much, much more.....

If you'd like to be involved, we are looking for sponsors, stall holders, models, anybody who thinks hey may be of help!!! Please email plusnorth@live.co.uk to express an interest. We will be sending out a press release for companies, and a newsletter to those of you interested in helping out as soon as possible. 

We REALLY hope you can make it, we're looking for ward to catching up with old friends and making new friends alike!!!

Toni & Becky

x

Plus North Venue Hunting OOTD

Just a lil post!

This is what I wore when I met the fabulous Becky in Leeds to look at possible venues for the PlusNorth event we are organising!

I had massive issues with my tights! They kept falling down!

I took the pic in my kitchen afterwards!

Dress - Simply Be - £39

Tights, Cardi and shoes all George@Asda - all old!

Toni 

xoxo

Seven Deadly Sins

I first saw a version of this post on Miss Lucy loves.... Blog and although her post is beauty related I loved the idea of it.

I have tweaked the post a little bit so its more me and a more general.

Here goes.....

Greed
Most money spent in one purchase - My beloved Ray-Ban Sunnies. I am not really one for spending loads of money on one item. Mainly because I don't stick to any one tread or style long enough. My next big splurge will be on some knee boots and a new handbag!

Wrath
Do you have any love/hate relationships? - I love shoes! Any type, I'm not fussy. Flats, sandals, pumps, heels, wedges, flip flops and the list can go on! However, I HATE wearing shoes. Yes, I'm a little odd! I have odd feet! A size 6 in flats, pumps, sandals, and flip flops are perfect. Heels are a totally other kettle of fish! I tend to buy wide fit in heels and wedges, but a 6 is too big, size down you say, well a 5.5 is too small! And boots, lets not even go there!

Gluttony
What do you over indulge in? - This is a hard one for me! I guess I over indulge in most things and don't admit it. I have draws full of underwear  that I don't wear. A wardrobe full of clothes I don't wear. Piles of shoes, two bags full of make up etc etc. Oooooops!

Sloth
What is your lazy habit? - I start things and don't finish them. I started making Jewellery, bought loads of stuff and made three chains. I started knitting a scarf and did about 10 lines. This can also be applied to the majority of my life!

Pride
What gives you confidence and makes you proud? - I am generally an out going person, but lack self confidence. I don't know what makes me confident. I am proud of my blog. It's my hobby. It gives me a release. It's not the best or biggest but I love doing it!

Lust
What or who do you lust over? - I lust over most things. I have every thing I need but always want more. Or want it to be bigger and better. I lust over OOTD posts. And I won't bored you with my 'Celeb' lusts, my blog isn't big enough!

Envy
What are you envious of? - My envy isn't for material things. I have a massive wardrobe, a nice flat, a good car, a good job, and a wonderful fella. My envy is for the thing I can't control. The one thing that should be the most precious thing in the whole world, but a small minority abuse. I won't go in to it on here. It's a whole other post!

What are your seven sins?

Toni

xoxoxo

Perfect Plus size Jeans Pt3

The next pair of Jeans I have to review are a pair of Wide Leg jeans from Simply Be

£36.50

I have worn these jeans a few time but never had the chance to take pics and post the review of them.

When I first received the jeans and realised that they had an elasticated section in the waist band I was a bit put off as I have never worn trousers with elastication in them.

PROS

• Excellent wide-leggage. I'll explain. I have bought wide leg jeans before and they have been tight around the thigh and super wide legged around the calf's, or they are all tents and drown every where. These jeans are not like that. They fit right all way down, from backside to ankles!
• They go with everything! I have worn with my converse and a hoodie, wedges and a blazer and I will most definitely be wearing with sandals and vest tops when spring summer arrives!
• They are mega comfy.
• They wash really really well, with no colour fade or anything!

CONS

• As they have elastication in them I found them a tad big. Especially when I had worn them a few time without washing. If I was to buy a pair of these I would size down.
• The Belt. It just wasn't for me. I didn't like it.

I would definitely recommend these jeans. 

Toni

XOXO

Adele is back!

Last night saw the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, and although overshadowed by the death of Whitney, and the worrying news that he daughter had been rushed in to hospital, the stars were out in force!

Adele, and The Foo Fighters, where the big winner on the night each winning six and five awards respectively.

Adele looked amazing in a Black Armani diamonte dress, She was also rocking new blonde locks!

Adele then changed in to a knee length spotted dress to take to the stage to sing Rolling in the Deep and collect one of her awards!

It seems as though Adele is back, and is as strong as ever before!

As I was writing this someone also posted (retweeted) a sneak peek of Adele on the cover of American Vogue.......(if it was you, let me know so I can credit the link too you!) If I have any friends in the US pleeeeeeease send me a copy!!!

Toni xxx

Everyone has a Dark Side

This is how I wish I could explain things. But words don't come this easily to me!


I hope it makes you understand me a little bit more!


Toni x