My Black Friday hit list

As I mentioned in my previous post; I am really happy we have adopted the American phenomenon that is Black Friday. I think it gives you the perfect chance to buy everyone's Christmas presents and also treat yourself to some new things!

So many of our beloved high street stores have got involved this year and it made me go on a little online window shopping spree!

Here are some of my fave items and all you need to do is click on the thing you like and it'll take you directly to the correct shop. 

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Black Friday Discount codes | Get involved!

So over here in the UK we seem to have adopted the shopping phenomenon that is Black Friday and also, Cyber Monday. I'm not angry though as I LOVE a sale, love a bargain and love online shopping. Win, Win, Win!

I have scoured the internet so you don't have to and I've compiled a list of all the hottest sales happening today and for the duration of this mammoth shopping weekend.

HAPPY SHOPPING !!!

Anthropologie || 25% off EVEVERYTHING

Date: 27th - 30th

Code: SHOPTOIT 

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ASOS || 20% off everything

Code: CYBER

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Boohoo || 50% off everything

Date: 27th - 30th 

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Farfetch || 10% off selected brands for 4 days only 

Date: 27th - 30th

Code: bf2015

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New Look || up to 50% off on selected items

Date: 27th - 30th

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RIVER ISLAND || 20% off everything

Date: 27th ( 11am - 3pm )

Code: BFRIDAY15

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Selfridges || up to 20% off Handbags

Date: 27th - 29th

Code: SELFCCE

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Navabi || 25% off Classic Black

Code: BLACKFRIDAY

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Yours Clothing || Up to 70% off

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Simply Be || 500 lines half price + Free delivery

Code: JAXA8

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Topshop || Up to 50% off selected lines

Date: For 5 days only


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Dorothy Perkins || Up to 30% off everything


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Office Shoes || 20% off everything

Code: SNOW

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House of Fraser || Up to 50% off selected lines

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Evans || Up to 50% off selected items + free UK delivery over £50 if you
use code: FREE50


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Missguided || 20% off everything

Code: CYBER20

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MARKS & SPENCERS || Up to 50% off selected lines

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Feel Unique || 15% of everything

Code: BLACKFRIDAY15

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John Lewis || Price matching their competitors 

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The White Company | Scented Candles & All things Christmassy

A surprise package arrived this morning and when I saw it was from The White Company I was SO confused! Had I done a spot of drunk late night, online shopping? Did a secret admirer know my address and know I have a "thing" for all things homeware? Well, after opening it and seeing that it was a candle; I knew it was from my favourite lady ever, my Mummy.

When the cold, dark nights draw in; my Mum fills absolutely every room in our family home with candles. She takes such pride in making our house feel so warm and homely and it's definitely rubbed off on me. When I was younger I wasn't fussed by candles or diffusers but as I've gotten older; I have become obsessed and my collection could definitely rival my Mums!

This gorgeous Mulled Wine Candle (which smells absoloutly incredible FYI), inspired me to have a look on the White Company website and I was pleasantly surprised. I had always associated them with rather bland white linen table clothes but after 5 minutes of browsing, my online basket was fully stocked!

Have a peek at what caught my eye and at the things that have helped me cross off lots of names from my Christmas list! Christmas shopping made easy!

Christmas Pressie Ideas

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It's t(hat) time of year again

Humid weather. Check.

Constantly raining. Check

Dry winter hair. Check!

All these things lead me to thinking that hats are the way forward! Taking a trip round the *online* shops, and I've put together a selection of my faves! Hats are something I have always loved but as of yet I am yet to find my favourite style. What do you think of these beauties and can you offer me any advice for which styles you think would suit me best?

Click the hat you like to be directed to the correct shop.

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Making a statement

A statement piece of jewellery can transform an entire look and take it from yay to waheyyy! I have always had an obsession with bold jewellery and although I have been drawn to smaller, more delicate necklaces of late; my earrings have stayed chunky, colourful and playful.

Here's a quick look at the four pairs that I'm wearing at the moment and also a look at the best of the rest online. Great for stocking fillers and last minute pressies!

1. White Tassel Earrings (sold out online but purple are still available) | 2. Multi Coloured Earrings | 3. Silver Moon Tassel Earrings | 4. Yellow & Black Earrings 

BEST OF THE REST 

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5 Cosy Plus Size Jumpers

It's cosy jumper season! Woopie! I really love this time of year - I feel like my outfits are a bit more stylish, well put together and I absolutely love layering up.

Knitwear is a great way of keeping warm as well as looking stylish and I love a classic cable knit just as much as an embellished number.

I've put together a selection of my five fave jumpers - let me know which one is your favourite in the comments below.

1. Clements Ribeiro for Evans - I love the fun camo print on this jumper!

2. Embellished Sweatshirt from Mango - You can style this sweater for a casual day out with
boyfriend jeans or for a night out with skinny pants and heels.

3. Cable Knit from Navabi - A classic style that everyone should own.

4. Monochrome Striped Jumper from Forever21+ - Monochrome never goes out of fashion.

5. Breton Stripe Jumper with elbow patches from ASOS Curve - I am addicted to breton stripes t-shirts and I am so happy there is finally a plus size jumper version.




P.s For reference the jumper in the header picture is from H&M main range and it is a size 'L'. It would comfortably fit up to a UK22.

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5 Plus Size Sequin Shift Dresses

Who isn't a fan of a sequin or two? I know I have always been sequin obsessed and seeing as it is now November, I thought I'd put together a sassy, sequin selection for you all.

What ever your budget; I have a sequin dress for you! Here are my top 5 party dresses available online now and if you click on the dress you like; it'll take you directly to the correct website.

1. Gold Sequin T-shirt Dress | 2. Green & Red Disco Dress | 3. Gold Halter neck Dress | 4. Monochrome Stripe Dress | 5. Black Sequin Dress 

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Dreamy Homeware Wishlist

As well as switching up my hair colour and personal style; autumn and winter have me lusting after new, cosy homeware pieces.

During the spring I love a clutter free, clean and minimal space but come winter; I become candle and cushion obsessed! Is anyone else like this?

I've put together a lust worthy list of everything that has caught my eye and I can't wait to fill my house from top to bottom with scented candles and comfy throws.

1. Diptyque Candle | 2. Bunny Candle | 3. Orla Kiely Cushion | 4. Chamomile & Fig Candle | 5. Chevron Throw | 6. Knitted Throw | 7. Candle Stick Holder | 8. Pineapple Lamp | 9. Geometric Cushion | 10. Bar Cart

Whats your favourite piece and will any of these make it into your basket do you think?

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Halloween Accessories Wishlist

Halloween is fast approaching and I've put together a little wishlist of all things spooky that'll help you accessorise your fancy dress outfit.

I love dressing up and some years I go ALL OUT for Halloween (like the time I went as Edward Scissor hands... nope, no pictures I'm afraid...none at all) but then on other occasions I tend to go for a bit more of a paired down look and just wear all black with killer heels and a splashing of fake blood. This year I think I'm going to go for the second option and I'm definitely going to be picking up some of these bits.

Simply click on the item you like and it'll take you directly to the correct website. Happy Halloween, Guys!

Do you celebrate Halloween? If you do; what outfit are you going for this year?

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AW15 Neckline trends

Each season key garments appear online and in store and once you spot one, you start to see them everywhere. I love how every year even the basic styles get an update and sometimes these updates are as simple as a fabric type or a change in neck line.

This Autumn/Winter three neckline trends that I have spotted are 70s scarf/neck tie tops and dresses, Victoriana high neck shirts and maxi dresses and lace up tops and dresses. 

I've trawled the internet for plus size options so you don't have to; so grab a cuppa and take a peek at these fab on trend pieces. Simply click on the item you like and it'll take you directly to the correct shop.

Let me know which style is your favourite in the comments below! 

Images c/o of Simply Be and ASOS

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New In | Simply Be

I had to put a post together to show you girls some of the treats Simply Be have recently dropped on their site.

There are so many on-trend items I can't even cope. The 70s trend is still going strong and I just love all these suede pieces! My fave being the lilac jacket and that fabulous jacket with for fur trim! I need want them badly.

Click on the bits you like and it'll take you directly to the site.

Anything you particularly like or are these pieces really not your thing?

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Denim For Days [10 Plus Size Denim Picks]

In the past the only plus size friendly denim you could find was the odd pair of ill fitting jeans and if you were lucky a really shoddy denim jacket. Today, I still personally find it really hard to find a pair of jeans that fit well but luckily for me I can still get my denim fix because so many brands now do amazingggg denim pieces.

I've put a little selection together below and I think you'll agree; things are really coming along nicely for us plus size ladies. It's refreshing to see that we now have access to some of the same shapes available to our skinnier pals. Click on the garment you like and it'll take you directly to the correct shop.

What do you guys think about these denim pieces? Are you as happy as I am that we now have lots of denim to choose from or do you still shy away from this structured fabric?

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April's Wishlist | Fun Accessories

I like to be quite playful with my style and when I'm looking online the fun, naive accessories always seem to stand out. I love novelty bags and glitzy costume jewellery and I like that as the weather warms up; the shops seem to start stocking lots of fun goodies.

The good thing about accessories are that you can swap and change them and they don't cost the earth so you can switch up your style from day to day and you won't break the bank.

Here are eight different treats I want to own this April. Click on the item you like and it'll take you directly to the correct website. Happy accessorising!

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Valentines Picks

Whether you're going out with your partner for a meal, heading to the cinema to watch 50 Shades of Grey with your gal pals, having a saucy night in or sitting at home on your own, eating your body weight in chocolate here are my fave Valentines Day themed items.

Click on the item you like and it'll take you directly to the correct website

Mwah xxx

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Simply Being honest

It's always nice to see Spring/Summer ranges trickling into the shops and although my favourite seasons are Autumn and Spring, I do like to see new summery styles and I start dreaming about all the summer holidays I can't afford and all the cocktails I could be drinking during the summer months.

Simply Be still continue to be one of my favourite places to shop even though I have been struggling with their sizing of late. I wouldn't be a realistic customer/blogger if I didn't share all of the good things I think about a brand as well as the more negative things. I find I have to size up once or even twice on everything I buy at the moment which is fine as I am not *overly* concerned about the number on the label but it does bother me when it means other girls who are bigger than me, can't shop there anymore. I am lucky that most things I like on their site/in store fit me even if I size up but the bigger girls don't have much room for manoeuvre as a lot of the more trend lead items available, don't come in the larger sizes. This is such a shame and I really hope that the teething problems in relation to sizing/fit are ironed out a bit more this year.

Negative chat aside, I have my eye on a number of their New In bits & I've put them all together in a wishlist for you. Click on any of the items you like and it'll take you directly to that item on the Simply Be site.

Have you been experiencing any fit/sizing issues with Simply Be or are things all hunky dory for you? Leave me a comment below as it would be great to hear if there are other people out there having issues.

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- Sales -

Even though I was bombarded with sales this year, I felt like I was very sort of restrained. The sales seem to start earlier and earlier each year which is great for those last minute Christmas shoppers but not so great for shopping addicts like myself!

I picked up a few gems and thought you might like to see what I got. I always love a bargain and I LOVE when things you have wanted for ages end up in the sale at amazing prices.

Gogo Philip Jewellery

Jewellery - I've been after some Gogo Philip pieces for ages and I spotted these in the ASOS sale and couldn't resist them...they were sooooooo cheap. I think the leaf necklace was £2 (now sadly out of stock) but the other necklace is available here and the clip on earrings are also sadly out of stock now but they were £3! I always wear big, statement jewellery and I thought it would be nice to have some dainty things in my collection.

Vagabond boots 

 Vagabond Boots - As I previously mentioned, I love when you've been coveting something and then it ends up being a great price in the sale. You might have noticed I have an obsession with white shoes and these Vagabond boots are MEGA GOOD. I can't tell you how comfy they are and I'm already thinking about buying a second pair... just because. They were originally £100 but I bought them for £48.

New Look Wide Fit Shoes

Heels - As you all know, I love the wide fit shoes from New Look and thanks to them I wear heels A LOT more often. They just get it. Often wide fit shoes can look a bit crappy but they consistently surprise me and the New Look sales are a-mazing. The Leopard print sandals are real leather and a snip at £14, they are such beautiful shoes. The pink glitter heels have the same fit as all of the other pairs I was wearing last summer and I can't wait to take them for a spin. They are such a bargain at £12.

ASOS Curve shirt

Shirt - Loud, garish and leopard print... my favourite things! I've been after this ASOS Curve shirt for a while now and I thought seeing as it is only £18 I'd go for it! It fits nicely over my ample bosom, I only sized up by one size and thought this might have been a problem but the fit is spot on.

MUA Makeup goodies 

Makeup - Sometimes you come across a sale and it's just too good to ignore. The MUA sale was incredible. When I bought these, they had 30% off and if you subscribed to their mailing list - new customers got an extra 20% off your basket... How good is that? WELL, it's even better now.. they have 65% off in their sale shop now!!! I picked up so many bits (as you can see above). Check their site out here for all their sale picks.

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3X NYE PARTY OUTFIT IDEAS

I have zilch idea what I'm doing this New Years Eve let alone what I will be wearing! Is anyone else in a bit of an outfit pickle like I am? If you are then maybe these three outfit ideas might give you a little bit of inspiration.

If you like the look of any of these items just click on the red boxes and you'll be directed to the correct website.

Plus size party wear ideas 

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Gift Guide | Men

I struggle each year to find presents for the men in my life but putting together this gift guide has actually done wonders for me! I feel a lot more inspired and I hope you do too.

Click on the black boxes and it'll take you directly to the correct shop. Happy shopping!

Gift ideas for the men in your lives

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Gift guides | For Your Bestie - Male or Female

Christmas is fast approaching and I thought I'd put together a few gift guides to help inspire you. Now, I know you'll probably see a thousand of these over the next few weeks but I thought it would be nice to show you what sort of things I like to buy the people I love and it might help inspire you to make slightly different choices when purchasing that perfect pressie.

First up.... buying for your bestie! Whether that's your female/male BFF, your mum, your brother; your bestie is a seriously important person in your life - I know I couldn't manage without mine. Here's a selection of gifts that have caught my eye (both luxury and budget options)

Simply click on the green boxes and it'll take you straight to the correct website. Happy Shopping!

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