Pink Paisley

If you follow my blog on a regular basis you'll know I've been struggling with inspiration recently and I've not been excited about fashion or putting outfits together. Coping with my Fibromyalgia is a constant battle and keeping my head above water during what I call a "flare up" is hard work. I'm eager to post lots of outfit posts but that's hard when you're at home in your pj's because you're in too much pain to face wearing 'real' clothes. I always try to stay positive though because I know if I just take it easy and focus on getting through the rough patch; I'll come out the other side. It's a daily struggle because my pain never, ever goes away but life goes on right? I can't just sit, mope around and wear pjs for the rest of my life. It's all a balancing act and I'm learning to pace myself.

A few weeks back the lovely ladies at Simply Be sent me a few bits to review and I chose this *Paisley Dress as I've been loving the 70s trend recently (as I'm sure you've noticed) and what better way to channel that era than wear paisley. It was a short dress to start with so bare that in mind if you are tall but sadly I think I must have washed it a bit too hot as it is now mega short! I can still wear it but I tend to wear it with thicker bottoms like leggings now.

When I put this dress on I knew instantly how I wanted to style it and that like a really positive step towards me getting my fashion mojo back! I found this murky pink jacket in H&M (main range) and I thought that attaching one of my faux fur collars (old boohoo) would work really well. I wore old maroon coloured tights from M&S and an old clutch bag that my Mum gave me years ago. My silver metallic shoes are fabulous don't you think? They are from Vagabond and I now basically live in these and my other white chunky boots! The two chunky rings I have on are from Topshop, the heart earrings are old ones from Jonny Loves Rosie at ASOS and I'm a bad blogger because I've forgotten where my long necklace is from...oops!

Photographs by David C Photography

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The show must go on!

Sometimes things just don't go to plan! Headed out for a friends birthday, I made sure my new ombre hair was perfectly curled and I had my favourite white shoes on. It was all looking so promising... but then the rain came and right in the middle of when I'd chosen to shoot for these outfit pics! Damn ittttttttt. Myself and my photographer carried on regardless though and I quite like this drowned rat look!

The Willam Morris-esque print on this ASOS Curve dress is rather delightful isn't it?! I bought it in the sale a while back & I'm sorry to say; it's taken me so long to blog, it's now out of stock in most sizes. My Vagabond shoes regularly appear here and on my IG because I am obsessed with them, so much so that I've just bought a second pair because I can't imagine living without them. They are on sale from £100 to £48 at the moment and they're the comfiest shoes ever. My BFF, Callie went on holiday over Christmas and she bought me back a number of tacky, amazing treasures. This "Chanel" brooch has to be my fave gift though. It's mega tacky and you know how I love my obnoxious jewellery! I pinned it onto a bow tie before adding it to my collar and it's definitely inspired me to do that with more brooches. I seem to have so many vintage ones but haven't worn them in years so this might be a way to introduce them back into my outfits. To finish off my look I chose my pinky leather clutch from American Apparel and a faux fur stole (out of stock) from ASOS and I decided on a nude lip - I can't recommend the Maybelline Color Drama lipstick in Nude Perfection, enough! It really is the perfect nude colour.

Photographs by David Connolley 

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Isolated Heros

Feels good to finally be able to upload an outfit post here on the blog! It's been a while ey? I've had a slow start this year and although I've been out and about a lot recently, I've not had the chance to have my pics taken. Hopefully this outfit puts me back in the game? I felt sooooo good in it. Gemma took my pics locally so I didn't have far to walk in it but I really want to go "out out" wearing this exact get up - so many people commented on it (in a good way, no sniggers were heard thankfully...not that I'd have given a flying f&*k if they had...I probably would have turned around, bent over and flashed them my lady bits)

The fabulous sequin dress is an oversized beauty from one of my fave independent brands called Isolated Heros. I have followed them for a while on Instagram and when they had a big sale at Christmas I treated myself to this Sheer Tears Drop Dress. The best thing about this brand is that they have just extended their size range to a UK24 and they make everything in their little studio in Scotland. I promise their Instagram account will brighten up your day - go check them out! Their whole brand aesthetic inspired this outfit and I like how all the different components work together even though they are all so different.

My wonderful suspender tights are an old purchase from M&S and I am wearing an XL which is a great fit on me. This is the first time I wore them out in public but it won't be the last - I felt bloody hot in them! I don't think they are online anymore but check in your local store if you like them. I literally live in these boots... I think I'll buy myself a second pair for when these ones get too shabby. Please note they aren't wide fit but really roomy which is good to know if you need a bit of extra width. The pastel faux fur jobby is from Boohoo Plus and isn't it delightful?

Sequin Dress - Isolated Heros

Pastel Faur Fur Coat - *Boohoo 

Boots - Vagabond via Office Shoes

Suspender Tights - old M&S

Rucksack - Topshop/ Similar here

It's good to be back guys and I have some (in my opinion) fab outfits coming up for you over the next few weeks.

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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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A slow start

It's been a slow start for me this year. New Years Eve celebrations were hilarious but have worn me out and I've been bit of a hermit ever since. I have the whole of 2015 to accomplish everything I want to; so I don't feel the need to rush anything.

I've been in pyjamas for most of January - hence the lack of outfit posts but today I ventured out with my Sister in Law, Lauren and my mega adorable Niece, Eloise. Spending time with her is guaranteed to cheer me up and a coffee and slab of cake may not help my sore tummy but damn it was nice!

Before Lauren headed off home she snapped me in my outfit and here's what I wore:

What I'm wearing

Jacket - eBay available here

*Jumper - Look Magazine for Simply Be available here

*Jeggings - New Look Inspire available here

Boots - Vagabond available here

Necklace - GoGo Philip similar here 

Bit of Red Velvet and coffee from my local cafe in Leyton

Eloise' first appearance on my blog! Isn't she just the cutest?! 

Hopefully things will start to improve for me over the next few days and I will be back to blogging a bit more regularly. Stick with me gang.

P.s I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who messaged me or left a comment on my previous post (here)... It was quite difficult for me to talk about my illness but in doing so I hope it helps increase awareness for the condition and what it's like to live with an "invisible" illness.

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