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Rethinking What Feels Good - The Cropped Jumpsuit
Saturday, August 12, 2017
I really should have written this post ages ago but I didn't. The reasons for this are multiple but basically come down to the fact that I'm craving a holiday so hard that even just looking at myself having a nice time in the sun is like a knife to my sun-starved heart.
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Jumping into Spring with Navabi
Saturday, March 25, 2017
It's that time of the year where we start to see brands' Spring/Summer ranges hit the streets and I'm FULLY ready to embrace them. Top of the Pops (Remember Top of the Pops?) for 2017 have got to be yours and my favourite premium plus-size retailers Navabi. Think floaty florals and chic tailoring mixed with fabulous colour pops of Summer brights. it's genuinely a pleasure to behold.
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| Jumpsuit - Manon Baptiste at Navabi Bag - Simply Be (Similar) Shoes - Topshop (Similar) Sunglasses - MONKI |
When I saw this jumpsuit I audibly gasped and can only assume that my eyes turned into love hearts. As a sailor girl at heart (Fake News; The biggest sea-faring vessel I've ever controlled was a pedalo) the deep navy blue, gold buttons and flared leg spoke to me on a whole new level. The chiffon split-sleeves soften the look and keep the jumpsuit from being too tailored for a warmer day, while the zip back means you can zip in even the most voluptuous of bosoms/stomachs/thighs.
The only part of the look I was initially dubious about was the cropped length. I have a strange relationship with my lower legs in that they anger me because no matter how tanned I may get, they remain the same colour as something that has never seen sun. My ass potentially. This said, think they fall to the perfect length - It's the length I'd wear a dress to so why not trousers...?
In the SS17 lookbook, the jumpsuit is styled with red shoes, red lips and a black clutch and it is just the most effortlessly chic outfit I have ever seen. Genuinely. I've played it mega safe here with tan accessories and my new MONKI sunglasses to prove that cropped jumpsuits don't have to be dressy. I can see it looking equally as magnificent with some flat clogs or even ankle boots (in fact I'm going to check this out tonight)
Now the sizing with this jumpsuit is a bit odd. I'm currently a 16-18 and went for a size 18 with it being a fitted item. It's FAR too big on me. Like two sizes too big. I've just ordered a 14 in the hope that it will fit better because I genuinely need this jumpsuit for my Summer wardrobe and I'll feed back on how much better the fit is. Until then, my recommendation would be; SIZE DOWN.
I'm thoroughly delighted to be back out in the sun again and am doing my upmost to absorb some of those vitamins that stop you from feeling like a human slug, so fingers crossed I'll be less Casper and more sun kissed and energy-filled by the next time I post. WATCH THIS SPACE.
Em x
*Denotes gifted item - All views are my own
A Warm Weather Jumpsuit with Simply Be
Saturday, July 23, 2016
ISN'T IT HOT?!?!
As such, I've been knocking about in this here Floral Jumpsuit from Simply Be, being an effortlessly cool flower queen, eating ice creams and sweating minimally wherever possible.
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| Tie Front Playsuit - Simply Be Tan Ankle Boots - Simply Be Tan Clutch Bag - Simply Be |
Firstly: This print. Isn't it fabulous? I'm a big fan of a floral as you may have noticed in the past like a million times. I'm also very drawn towards all-in-ones in the warmer months because they're just so easy - This one has an elasticated waistband and buttons at the back, meaning that you can get out of bed, step straight into it and off you go (Sometimes I even brush my hair. Sometimes).
I think there's been a tendency for brands to think that a plus size jumpsuit has to be dramatically oversized, have a dropped crotch and basically be as close to a onesie as possible, I'm pleased to report that Simply Be do not prescribe to this. I sized up here - This is a size 18 and is a perfect warm weather fit (no sweaty gussets please) but otherwise the fit and style is .
The boots are also from Simply Be and may be a tad premature weather wise but are going to be ideal with my tights for Autumn (YES, I'm thinking about Autumn, as it is the most wonderful time of the year and frankly I'm bored of always having a hot red face right now) They're ever so terribly comfortable and I do not say this lightly, just like my face, my feet hate Summer; they like to be all folded up where nobody can see them.
How are you keeping cool at the moment? All advice greatly appreciated...
Em x
Baby We Were Born to Run - The Yours Clothing Acid Wash Playsuit
Tuesday, June 09, 2015
An extremely quick post for you here courtesy of some of my parents' garden and a very begrudging paternal photographer...
Jumpsuits and playsuits: You KNOW I love me an outfit that I can flail about in and this Acid wash denim playsuit* from Yours clothing is absolutely no exception.
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| Acid Wash Denim Playsuit - Yours Turquoise Necklace - Yours Sleeveless Waterfall Waistcoat - Yours Gladiator Sandals - Yours |
I first saw it at the SS15 launch and knew that people would totally and utterly lose their shit over it because it's just so COOL. I described it as being like the right kind of an 80s throwback. Think Springsteen not Hawkes (who I have beef with but that's a story for another day...). This meant that when Yours sent me the playsuit to try I had it on my body within about 2.5 seconds.
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The denim is light and and OH so soft. This is a playsuit made for comfort, frolicking and warmer climes.
The playsuit fastens with presstuds and a drawstring waistband which add to the light and non constrictive feel of it. I'm wearing a 16 here and despite my Grace Jones thighs of power, there are plenty of room in the legs and waist without being too big.
I'm wearing the playsuit here with the sleeveless waterfall waistcoat*, black gladiator sandals* and turquoise necklace* (all from Yours because they are just THAT good).
The sandals are a size 9 ***REAL SIZE NINE ALERT*** and I finally know how it feels to wear sandals where 40% of my foot is not on the floor as they usually are. These are stupidly comfortable and to say that my feet are in esence just big hands on the ends of my legs, they make them look moderately inoffensive!
Not gonna lie, I've already worn the waistcoat almost every day; With a vest and jeans, over a sleeveless midi dress and with a plain white tee which made me feel a bit like a crap waiter but STILL LOOKED ACE. It's an absolute wardrobe staple for me now and had reopened the options of a number of strappy dresses which I've avoided in the past because the proportions haven't felt right.
I'm a big fan of a statement necklace but am REALLY bad at wearing them. I just look all self conscious like when you first put a collar on a kitten. Thankfully, this one is different and I'm on to a winner!
Prepare yourself for more holiday looks because I really need to start getting all my shizzle together and packed (by packed I mean in a pile on the floor...obviously...)
Em x
*denotes items gifted for review
Utility Chic with F&F
Tuesday, May 05, 2015
By now, you will have gotten the jist that I really like F&F. After the AW15 event I decided to make a couple of snazzy purchases, resulting in this D-Ring Utility Jumpsuit and Leather Metallic Effect Clutch Bag.
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D-Ring Utility Jumpsuit - F&F
Nelly Strappy Sandals - Topshop
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The jumpsuit has an elasticated waistband and a D-ring belt detail. I cannot get on with the D-ring belt.It keeps undoing itself. Potentially due to the sheer strength of a tummy full of bar snacks, who knows. But I'm going to come up with a plan for it and it really doesn't take away from the look of the suit so it's not the end of the world.
As always, I'm thrilled when the length of something works on me. The legs are meant to be full length, as you can see on me they're not. But that's because my legs are longer than most things and I actually like where they sit, which proves that you should always give something a go!
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The jumpsuit is £25, that is it. £25. This is already becoming a wardrobe staple with me wearing it twice in the space of a weekend (I was in different cities so no fashion faux pas if you're concerned). Firstly, I wore it for a night on the tiles, styled as above with my Topshop heeled sandals, F&F clutch and Quiz leather jacket. Then I washed it (hence it being a tad creased...) and wore it rolled up with flat sandals and a cross body bag when the sun came out.
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It's going to be utterly perfect for my holiday, my only concern is how it will "travel" in my case as it does crease somewhat. Saying that, the bulk of the creases drop out quickly with it being viscose, meaning I'll just look a little bit bedragglds as opposed to my usual Courtney Love circa 1994 look.
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When it comes to clutch bags, I only ever go for oversized or it all gets a bit too Lilliput. This leather metallic effect clutch bag is the perfect size for me and the zip fastening means that all my shizzle isn't going to roll out and go all over the place. It's very similar to another metallic clutch I've coveted for a long time which retails at £62, whereas this one is £20. No. Brainer.
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| Leather Metallic Effect Clutch Bag - F&F |
Seriously now, how much have F&F upped their game of late? I'm lucky in a way that my local supermarket is purely food based or the big shop could become prrrrrretty expensive...
Em x
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