Orange you glad to see me?

In my previous post I talked about the importance of owning classic items that you can always rely on. A denim jacket is one of those items and I've finally found a super cute plus size denim jacket (sadly this was in the sale but this one is also cute!)

Asos Curve never fail to come up with the goods; always giving us plus size girls exactly what we want when it comes to fashion. Any one else addicted to trawling their site and placing cheeky orders at 11pm at night? My name is Danielle and I have a serious addiction to ASOS! Nothing makes me happier than when an order arrives and everything fits perfectly! I threw this denim jobby on and fell in love straight away. I've been trying to find the perfect denim jacket as I've been building up a very large collection of iron-on patches. Before I customise this jacket I thought I'd show you how I've been wearing it recently.

My monthly Monki scavaging session lead me to this amazing orange printed shirt dress. Monki go up to a uk size 18 and I most definilty am not a size 18! I am currently a 22 in most shops and as you can see a size 'L' in this dress is perfect. I love the colour next to my hair and I think it sits really nicely under my denim jacket.

I finished this look off with my new Orla Kiely watch - which I got for Christmas and my chunky Vagabond boots which you can see have been splattered with rain - it is so hard when the weather is so bad to take outfit pictures! Let's hope it starts to clear up soon so us fashion bloggers don't freeze our butts off when we are outside shooting!

Photographs by Catalinababsphotos

1. Denim Jacket similar here | 2. Shirt Dress | 3. Boots + a wide fit option here | 4. Watch 

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ASOS Curve | Savvy Sale Shopping

ASOS are having a major sale at the moment and I thought I'd take the hard work out of sale shopping for you; by choosing my top sale picks.

Here's how you can shop in a savvy way and pick up some amazing items, many of which will see you through to summer. (Remember summer? When it's warm and the sun actually appears?)

- My top tips for sale shopping -

• There are some great summer maxi dresses available, like this strappy dress which would look amazing worn whilst it's cold; with a roll neck worn underneath and a leather jacket on top. Come summer, you'll be able to wear it on the beach with sandals!

• Choose classic items that won't go out of trend. Every wardrobe needs a LBD and a denim jacket so why not stock up when the prices are so reasonable? I love this sleeveless drape front dress and this cute denim jacket.

• Heading to a wedding in the summer? Why not snap up a wedding appropriate dress whilst the prices are so good? I LOVE this pleated dress that I wore last year to a wedding and this floral print scuba dress

• Buying work wear is never fun but it has to be done. I recommend grabbing some work appropriate tops from the sale as they are so versatile and you can never have too many tops right? I love this classic white shirt and this belted tunic with suede pockets

• Layering is key. Buy items that you can layer up when it's cold but also wear on their own in the spring like this sleeveless jacket or this zip detail skirt 

Oops look what's fallen into my basket...
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Have you hit the asos sale or are you steering clear until the new season stock drops?

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Build a look | Western

I thought I'd start a little series here on the blog called 'Build a Look'. I want to take one plus size garment, build an entire look around this item and show you how you can easily take on the latest or emerging trends.

This week I wanted to start with a trend that has trickled down to the high street after being heavily featured on the catwalks. The 'Western' trend focuses heavily on denim, suede and fringing. I must admit, much like the 70's trend I wasn't a fan at first but the more I see this trend; the more I like it.

I took one long sleeve denim dress and went accessory mad when building this look! I think the cape draped over the shoulders and secured with the belt (on the outside) would look so cute. You could brave the cold weather and go 'tight free' or you could easily wear this look with a lovely thick pair of 200 Denier tights. The cute suede booties are wide fit and I love the light stone colour. Finish off the look with your tassel bag and tassel earrings and you're ready to ride off into the sun set!

Denim Dress | Earrings | Necklace | Cape | Ankle Boots | Handbag | Belt 

Would you take on this trend and what do you think of the look that I've put together?

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From Me to Me

Valentines Day is looming and whether you're in a relationship or not it's nice to treat yourself. I'm loving all the love themed goodies that are available at the moment. God I LOVE Love!

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

1. Jo Malone - Pomegranite Noir | 2. Jelly Heart Purse | 3. LOVE Card | 4. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush | 5. Fluffy Heart Earrings | 6. Lips Phone Cover | 7. Naked2 Basics Palette | 8. Pink Fluffy Choker | 9. Red Heart Choker | 10. Prestat Chocolates | 11. Rhubarb and Ginger Liqueur | 12. Nipple Tassels 

Are you a fan of Valentines Day or do you loathe it?

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