Showing posts with label 70s. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 70s. Show all posts

19.10.15

Suede Dreams

I'm so excited that this suede dress is finally available online! I was lucky enough to try a few pieces from the AW15 ASOS Curve range back in the summer and I have been waiting and waiting to see it appear on the site. I was worried when they sent it to me that a 22 wouldn't fit; normally fitted shift dresses can be a problem for me and I have to size up but this was spot on. I love the thickness of the fabric and the simple shape of the dress. The different patches and autumnal colours give this dress the perfect 70s twist and by adding a thin polo neck and thick tights I think this is the perfect way to style up this dreamy suede number. My lipstick is called Chili by MAC and it was made for this outfit!






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30.9.15

LFW Day 2 | 70's Addiction

It's no secret that I have an addiction to the 70's trend and I see no sign of myself getting bored of it any time soon! It really isn't a trend I thought I'd wear let alone LOVE!

After the lovelies over at Simply Be sent me this *suede coat of dreams, I knew I had to wear it to London Fashion Week. It is honestly one of my most favourite pieces of clothing I think I've ever owned. It's just SO perfect. The quality of the suede, the shape of the jacket, the faux fur trim... it's perfection in coat form.

I spent the evening at the House of Holland catwalk show in Angel and I have to admit; I felt amazing in this outfit. I didn't feel out of place standing next to all the other LFW fashionistas and it's an outfit that I know i'll wear over and over again. Shout out to the heels which are ridiculously comfortable and come in wide fit.





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18.8.15

I've got that 70s flare

When I first found out that the 70s trend was back in full force; I recoiled. I never, ever thought I would love it as much as I have done this year. I have lost count of the number of 70s inspired posts I have done and let me tell you; I don't see myself stopping any time soon! I have a fair few posts in store for you still and I can't stop lusting after everything denim, suede and fringed!

Nothing has surprised me more than the fact I have found myself wearing not only a pair of jeans recently, but a flared pair at that! Now, these jeans aren't the standard 'flare' style but actually... wait for it... a bootcut jean. Now, if you said to me that I'd be rocking a pair of boot cut jeans in 2015, I would have probably laughed at you and then grimaced at the idea BUT look at me now!

These super bootcut jeans are from Simply Be, the only place I've ever managed to find denim to fit/suit me. They kick out at the bottom in a subtle way and they high waisted which I love. I recommend picking your usual size as I tried a size up and they were too big - sure a rarity in plus size jeans!

Styled with a camel coat, plunge neck bodysuit and over size sunglasses;  I've reached optimum 70s realness with this outfit I think!





Photographs by Gemma Bellfield 

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6.5.15

Oi Oi 70's Sailor!

If you're a fan of a particular trend but you're not sure how far to delve into it; I suggest just buying one piece of clothing that represents that trend well and seeing how it works for you. If you get on well with it, you can always keep adding to your collection and before you know it; you'll have an entire outfit that's bang on trend!

The 70's trend continues to be very popular this spring and I have been surprised at how many outfits I have styled that have been dedicated to this era! If you fancy trying a 70's style but you're not sure what to get; may I suggest this wonderful A-Line Button Up Denim Skirt?

As soon as I started to see suede mini skirts and denim button up skirts in the shops I was desperate for a plus size range to bring one out. All hail ASOS Curve because they delivered and I am not disappointed. I suggest sizing up as it's a button up jobby and denim items generally can come up quite snug. I teamed it with the *best* Breton Stripe Top I have ever owned (Thanks to Bets who bought this top to my attention, buy similar here) and this perfect rust coloured coat. A little note about the coat - it is a UK14 which just goes to show that you should always try things on when you go shopping!








My makeup and accessories are just as important to me as my clothes are and I loved how my makeup turned out on this particular day... don't you just love when that happens? I'm wearing 'Chili' by MAC on my lips, my blusher is called 'Warm Soul' by MAC and I'm wearing *'Malibu' nail varnish by Barry M Cosmetics. Gold earrings, a BFF necklace, old black boots and my old black bag finish the look off. I felt like a 70s style sailor and it was the perfect outfit to wear for a stroll along the Southbank.

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9.3.15

The 70s are back!

For Spring Summer '15 many designers looked to the 70s for inspiration and right now the shops are brimming with suede items, fringed pieces, orange/browns and pinks and even the flared jean has made a come back!

Sometimes, it seems like the world of plus size fashion is always on the catch up. I've noticed it can take a lot longer for main stream trends to hit the rails for us bigger girls and that is such a shame! I am happy to say that on this occasion though; many of the brands I shop in, are stocking lot's of 70s items! Hurray!

When a trend as broad at the 70s turns up, it can be hard to know exactly what you should be sporting and how to accessorise your look in the best way. It can all be a bit daunting so I decided to break the trend down into catagories using predominantly plus size clothing and lots of fun shoes and accessories.

If you like the look of an item, simply click the orange square next to it and it'll take you directly to the correct website.

Photo credits - Grazia / Icon House / Pinkula / Gibeauty 

What do you think of this trend? Will you be trying out some of these looks?

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23.2.15

LFW Day 3 outfit

This weekend we saw the fashion elite descend on London and unless you've been living under a rock; you will have noticed it was London Fashion Week. I was lucky enough to attend a show on day three and spent some time people watching in Somerset House. I tell you what ladies, something inside me has been ignited. I have always loved fashion and followed trends, been interested in emerging designers etc but this was the first time I was able to be part of it and I am going to make sure that this is the first of many! I know everyone else who attends gets to go to lots of different shows and they know all the inside secrets and they are well versed in the ways of LFW but for me this was my first time and now I've had a taste of it... I just want more and more!

I attended the Derek Lawlor for Ethologie show in ME London and it was incredible. I've known Derek for a long time and it is always a pleasure to see his intricate knit designs and to see how his work progresses each year. He is such a humble chap and his work is so impressive - check out his work here and pics from his show can be found on his Instagram/Facebook accounts.

WHAT I WORE

The 70s trend for AW15 is going to be huge and it has already started to appear in stores. There was a lot of 70s inspired shows this year - my favourite being Burberry's AW show. I decided I wanted to wear a 70s style outfit and I started to build my outfit around this incredible anorak from H&M. A note about the sizing of this jacket - I am wearing a UK14 and as you know I am a UK20 so this proves you should try on things, regardless of what the label says! I love the thick scuba material and the bold tobacco colour. I attached a pink faux fur stole to it and something I love about the 70s trend is the fact that pairing colours like orange, brown and pink somehow looks amazing.
You'll notice from my pics that I'm wearing a polo neck. Many of you are probably shaking your head and saying "You shouldn't wear polo necks as they aren't flattering"...well as I've mentioned before, I don't always dress to flatter my figure, you don't need to either and as long as you like something and feel good in it; you should wear it! This navy polo neck is from Marks and Spencers and I am glad I decided to try this style because I think it complimented the 70s vibe perfectly.
My skirt is from the Look Magazine range for Simply Be and I've worn it so many times since getting it last year. I love how the colours match the anorak perfectly and I picked up the blue in the skirt by wearing 'Malibu' by Barry M on my nails. My necklace is a mega old ASOS jobby and it was great to wear it again. Suede is a key fabric for this era and the thought of wearing a jacket or skirt might seem a little daunting so I introduced it into my outfit via my roll top clutch bag.
My orange ring is from Topshop, the small semi precious stone ring is also from Topshop and so are my boots which are sadly out of stock now and finally, my lippy is from MAC and the shade is called Chili.






Photographs by David Connolley 
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15.10.14

70s

I thought todays outfit had a little bit of a 70s vibe about it, what do you think? I love the dusty pink, maroon and blue and it's not normally a combination I find myself wearing. I felt really quite feminine in this outfit and I think thats due to the longer skirt hemline and the pointed boots.

I picked this rather excellent coat up whilst I was in Primark, it was on sale and available in a variety of colours and I was torn between the lilac one and this one - I chose the pink in the end as I feel it'll go with more of my other clothes. I sized down as it comes up quite big and I could actually do with the sleeves being a little shorter. I tend to always struggle with that, always hoinking them up to my elbows as I tend to feel swamped by jackets if the sleeves are too long. The skirt is magical. I bought it a while back from the Look Magazine collaboration with Simply Be and it was the brush stroke print and combination of colours that pulled me in. I bought my standard size and I'm happy with the fit. I thought the fabric would be a bit thicker than it is, it feels a little flimsy but I like the length and the fact it has pockets for you to stash your hands away in. My booties, although new haven't been off my feet since I got them! They aren't wide fit just in case you struggle with the fit of shoes. Jewellery wise, I kept it simple with my art deco inspired necklace from my fave brand Galibardy. I have such a weakness for allllll of their pieces and they are at the top of my hit list when I am after a statement necklace - you must check them out guys! You can't really see from my photos but I'm wearing maroon coloured tights from M&S which are old but I think they still sell similar ones now.





Heres a little head shot to show you my makeup. I'm really digging this new peachy blusher I've been wearing a lot recently (Warm Soul by MAC) and I am also wearing a new lippy. This one is no.49 Rouge Pur Couture by YSL and it is mega bright, a lot brighter in real life. I love it and it's nice to have a different pink in my collection as I was always wearing my Chanel one.



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