Personal Note

Hey all,

So I thought I sit down and right a few lines about me and my fashion.

Firstly I would like to say a big thank you, to all those that have viewed this blog it does mean allot.

At the start of doing this blog I really wanted curvier ladies (what the industry call plus sizes) to feel great in their clothing, to feel like they are the most stunning person in the room, this why I said fashion for me is more then clothing we wear. Being a plus size my self I have struggled in the past to find my FASHION SENSE. and I thank God that I am in a place where I am like I don't care what others think, this is me, basically take me as I am or keep on going. I feel that this is a vital place for all women to get to. Sometimes we listen to friends, family, outside influences, and media before we take time to listen to our self. This personally is the biggest mistake any of us can make.

I love fashion from internal to exterior fashion, but what I love the most is wearing clothing that in the past I would stay clear I use to dress to be hidden. I just thought that dress would not suit me but I feel that because (not sure how to word where I am coming from here) I have this comfort ability with my self as a whole I am allowing my self to have my own fashion style to experiment with colours, and to basically be my self. It’s allowing me to show who I am.

People have said that I am stylish that they can never find clothes that fit how do I. theirs is a simple answer for this   I Dress for ME this may sound like the obvious answer but many of us that do this. Always find what suits you and your bodyshape don't compare you’re self to the next person because you will just enter into a cycle that is hard to break. Look for colours that compliment you skin tone. if your not totally confident in the clothing no matter how stunning the outfit/shoes are to others this will show and this is when people say o she should not have worn that or that don’t look right.

Final words for today just find out what your individual styles is and continue to build on them.

Love
Shariffa

Xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Christmas Party outfits

Hey ladies, its that time of year again when we start to look for outfits for the festive season. December is allways a busy month and we want to look our best no matter the occasion. We have work parties, get together with friends, family parties, christmas day, and new years eve/day to get ready for. I have found some really nice party pieces from Asos. today i will be post for my lovely curver ladies. hope you enjoy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Please note Asos cure range is from 20-26 but I would say if you a size 18 still take a look because some of the stuff is a just fit and I have found that their is not much difference in a size 18 and 20.

Ladies ladies ladies I am absolutely in love with this top yes I am, it’s a Jersey top with dip back. Where do I start with this top, the coral colour just jumps out for me, its one of those statement colours. This top allows for you to be causal but sheek at the same time. The exaggerated dip allows for you to less attention of you bum and thigh area. I would wear it black skinny jeans or black jeggings. As with the model in the picture I would wear it with ankle boots but I would look for ones with a bit of a detail maybe a studded pair. defo would wear big chunky bracelet and ring just to add to the whole affect.
This top is currently priced at £25 from Asos they also sell this top in black. sizes 20-26

So normally I am not a fan of the tutu dress, I think for me they don't really suit my body shape, or maybe I have not found one that I totally fall in love with. this is a stunning dress let me not take this away from but I would say with such a statement dress be careful that you don't get lost in the dress, meaning don't let it wear you. With this dress I would wear with platform black heels, or even peep toe platform heels. For me wedges are a defo NO GO with this dress. I would team it with a cream/black clutch bad with simple cream accessorises.
This dress is £70 sizes 20-26 from Asos

I must admit this lace dress with mesh skirt, did have me looking twice, I actually like the way the top of this dress is fitted and then the mesh skirt flares out a bit, again this dress is one that I would have to see on before I am totally sold on it, for the simple reason of I am not sure how well it would suit someone that is more curvier in the hip area, because it will flare up around the waste. with this dress I would wear it with Gold accessorises and for this dress I personally feel again only black shoes will go perfectly but I would say match your accessories with the shoes, previously Dorothy Perkins had shoes with a gold design on the heel. This would look great with this dress. (I will be doing a shoe article on Wednesday) this dress is £60 from Asos.

This collar dress with scallop detail is a great dress for the end of year work meal/party. It is a simple dress but with great detail. I am really getting into dress with a fitted waist for me I feel that it dress brings everything in and help to define your shape more. This dress is priced at £40.

Right so I am in love with this red cocktail dress with corsage shoulder. I don't feel the picture does this dress and justice to tell you the truth. I think this is a stunning dress. the red just pops out and it has that wow factor at the moment I have been seeing allot of bright colours clothing being worn with bright shoes for me with this dress I would keep it simple and wear it with black shoes just because the dress does the speaking for its self. I absolutely love it I really do; I can see my self wearing this to a New Years Eve party for example with my hair pinned up and a pair of simple stud’s earrings. This dress is £65.

So I have actually been looking on this green dress for a while. I love the spilt sleeve, and at the back of the dress its slash. but their something about this dress I can't put my finger on why I don't love it, by rights I should adore it but I just can't see me in the dress maybe its the green colour, but again its a stunning dress. This dress would be great to wear to the work party, meeting up with friends for a meal. The price of this dress is £35

Ladies I bought this bodycon dress with bow front and I am in LOVE with it, yes by all means it’s a simple dress. But I would defo dress it up, with bold accessorises. This dress is £25. Ladies I would say get the next size up if your conscious of fitted clothes, I got it in a size 20 and I am normally wear size 18 but I feel more comfortable in this dress from getting the next size up.

Jackets

Asos

I am going to start with the sizes 6-18 ranges

Here is a prime example of a jacket that is overly priced for which reason I don’t know sorry for me if I am going to pay £200 I would want a jacket to fit perfectly I mean perfectly that jacket should look like it was made for me. I just don’t see how this Penfield down filled shearing collar jacket does that. To me this jacket just looks like any other puffer jacket nothing, nothing less. A jacket is a vital part of anyone wardrobe and this jacket for if I had to mark just on looks and price alone I would give in 3.5 out of ten.

I actually love parka jackets always have this parka is made by warehouse, I do like this parka maybe because I think it fits the model well, I think this type jacket is good because it will wear well with all clothing in your wardrobe, from party pieces to work clothes. This jacket priced at £80.

Vila vintage style belted coat I actually really love this jacket yes it’s a statement piece but for me it also has that wow factor. If I had to I would mark this jacket 8/10. I am absolutely in love with it.

For my curvy ladies, I am fully aware that finding a jacket that is nice, that fit well and makes you feel super comfortable is hard at times just because the jackets that are on offer mostly black , blue, grey, and sometimes white and they tend to just look like a rain cover. I am hearing you say I want a fitted jacket. Well just look at these 3 beauties that I have found in the ASOS curve range sizes in this range is 20-26 but I would say for the ladies that are size 18 please still take a look because as we are all aware with jackets a lot come up smaller the size printed.

This chestnut fit and flare coat is £90 but I would happily spend this money on a jacket like this, to me the jacket looks like it will fit and look great on all sizes and shapes, I am loving this wide belt with the jacket I am not normally a fan of jackets with belts but this one works so well. If I was to mark it I will defo give it 10/10 with no question of doubt.

ASOS curve belted quilted coat £80 I like this jacket I am just not in love with it, maybe because I tend not to but or look at quilted/puff jackets just because I don’t feel it suits me. I can’t say anything bad or good for this jacket because it’s just a ok jacket for me.

This Asos curve Oviod coat in black and orange, this is defo a wow factor jacket I must admit I am very much tempted by it, for me personally I would not use this jacket as my everyday jacket I will leave it for when I am going out or special occasions just because it has that wow factor for me. this jacket is currently on sale for £80 was a £100

personal note

So at the moment I am into all shades of browns, yellows, and oranges maybe because we are in November and the weather is still good well its not snowing so I am refusing to sort through my winter wardrobe just yet. I am also loving that I am moving away from only buy black I am loving colours.

Have any of you gone shopping lately? I can not be the only one that is really happy with the clothing being put out. I am practically shocked the quality of clothing primark is producing I can honestly say that they going neck to neck with shops like Top shop and New look.

So I was getting little disappointed with new look because just seemed like the was not trying to give that wow factor for me the clothes was becoming boring predictable, for me they are doing a little better in their plus size range but still can do a lot more.

So I recently order two jackets from H%M and I am patiently awaiting the arrival of these jackets I find buying jackets so hard because I want jacket that fits and looks nice but I refuse to be paying over a £100 jacket, that to me don’t have that wow factor.

hey all

Hey all,

            So firstly I have to apologise for the lack of blogs in the last two months, part of it was that I was busy but also it was me being lazy.

So the last time I blog I started to change the blog to cater for all sizes, and I have spoken to some people and they don’t think it’s a good idea because there are lot of blogs on smaller size fashion. I am thankful that my blog is read and needed but I still feel that I can cater for all, and remember I am trying to show all aspect of fashion. I don’t want my lovely curvy ladies to feel that I am not catering for them anymore because I am I just thought I will open it to all, as I love fashion.

So I am currently really excited about the prospect of taking up a sewing course in January, I am highly excited about this as I would love to make my own clothing, I love the idea of mixing two design together and making the perfect dress.

Love to you all xxxxxxxx