Columbia Road Shoot w/ Live Unlimited

I love that my blog lets me collaborate with all sorts of companies. Luckily the amount of plus size brands are ever increasing and we have *so* much more choice now a days. One brand that I have enjoyed following is Live Unlimited who sell in Evans. Now, I must be honest here; not all of their styles are to my taste BUT we don't have to like everything, every brand designs do we? I do love the fact that this brand is very focused on fit, they have a strong brand identity and they know who their customer is. I feel like this company is generally directed at the slightly more mature lady but I wanted to show you that what ever your age; you should be able to wear what ever you like!

Live Unlimited got in touch with me and we decided to collaborate and show you guys a few of their pieces and they were excited for me to put my spin on their garments, and show you how their clothes can be worn by any plus size gal; what ever their age.

When I was looking at their look book, one of the first pieces that stood out to me was this beautiful chartreuse/lime green lace dress. I saw it and it was so strange because I knew instantly how I wanted to style it. I wanted to give the dress a 70s twist and style it with tan/suede and snakeskin...so that's what I did!

Here are some of my favourite snaps we took and I'd love to know what you think of the brand and how I've styled this lace dress.

Photographs by Gemma Bellfield 

I absolutely love the bell sleeves on this dress; a style feature I never usually go for but it suits this dress so well. I sized up as I didn't want it to cling on my tummy and shift styles like this tend to do that on me. I found this really old necklace in my stash and can't believe how well it goes with this dress! The snakeskin platform heels are from New Look and are from the wide fit range - my favourite place to shop for shoes. My beautiful suede tassel bag is from ASOS and my 70s style sunglasses are from New Look.

Stay tuned for my second outfit I styled, coming soon to the blog...

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**This post was written in collaboration with Live Unlimted but as ever, all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

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As snug as a bug in a rug | Christmas Gifting with Evans

When Callie, George and I teamed up with Evans last month we bought you a video showing you guys our favourite party wear pieces (watch it here) but we also spent a good part of the day in onesies, pjs and Christmas jumpers... it's a hard life ;)

I tell you what, I love getting glammed up but there is nothing better than getting in your pjs at the end of the day */taking your bra off* and it's always nice to get snuggled up on the sofa with your pals. If we had been in front of the telly, watching Elf and munching on popcorn I think I would have been in my element!

In this Christmas gifting edit, we show you our fave pjs, onesies, socks and Christmas jumpers and remind you that Evans is a good place to pick all of these things up as well as your party dresses.

 WATCH THE VIDEO HERE 

Head over to Evans to snap up lots of festive treats for yourself or your family and friends. I've been living in my fluffy socks since I got them, oohhh and don't forget Christmas Jumper Day on December 12th - they have lots of perfect jumpers online and in store at the moment!

*This post was written in collaboration with Evans but all wording is my own

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That Day | Longline Rose Print Shirt

I recently featured a mustard dress from That Day and it went down a storm with everyone I showed or wore it in front of. That Day is the latest edition to The Brand Edit at Evans and all three of the dress they sent are really very nice.

I have come down to Devon to have a bit of family time and I packed this longline shirt dress as I knew it wouldn't get all creased in my weekend bag and I was right. No matter how scrunched up it gets, it doesn't crease....this is a definite plus if you're like me and detest ironing! I sized up in this style as I normally struggle with shapes like this that have no stretch. I normally wear a 20 but went up to a 24 and this means that the dress doesn't gape open at the buttons and it doesn't cling on my belly - perfect!
I love the design details that make this longline shirt a little different from others. The panel at the back, round neckline and splits at the side make it feel like an expensive garment. I've rolled up the sleeves (like I do with most long sleeve items) but the sleeves are long and you can button them up.

I feel like being in the countryside this week has really inspired my look today! I wore my old tan brogues from Clarks, my mums clutch bag and an old zara necklace which I might just have to nab...do you think she'll notice if it goes missing?!

Lastly, I thought I'd tell you about my new lippy which in no. 512 and from Kiko. I recently popped into one of their stores and they were having a sale so I picked up a few new shades. I've wanted a rich, plummy red for a while and this one is perfect.

Kiko lipstick no. 512

Have you bought anything from That Day yet? Happy to see another plus size brand on the market?

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