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Tuesday, 14 October 2014

Sour Lemon OOTD

Outfit details-

Jacket and top- New Look Inspire

Skirt- Matalan

Bag- iOffer

This sour lemon/lime colour (chartreuse, perhaps? BILE? LIMEADE?) is one of my favourites recently, and even more so when paired with monochrome. It's such a strange time of year, where I'm not wearing tights or leggings but I'm somehow wearing a leather jacket- THANKS OCTOBER. I was still too warm! Because of M.E. I'm always absolutely roasting, but I like to take that opportunity to wear my summer wardrobe longer. Every cloud and all that. But I am so happy to get my (fake) leather jacket out this season! I got it a couple of years ago and it really has seen me through, obviously the virtues of the leather jacket has been extolled, but I will extole once more- get a black leather jacket you won't regret it!

My bag is also a brilliant buy from Chinese store iOffer- it's important to research each seller individually and check their feedback before you make a purchase. Also be patient, items can take from 1-2 months to arrive! Keep in contact with sellers and have faith, as a young George Michael once told me. This is the second Vivienne Westwood "inspired" piece I've bought from there, and I absolutely wasn't disappointed. Considering I spent £30 on a bag that would cost me well over £100, I was willing to overlook the tiniest details that would otherwise be on a premium product. These are things like stitching and gluing, but they personally don't bother me. It's a statement bag that I don't think I'd have paid top dollar for, it's a bit gauche and that's what I love about it. Well worth it.

And ugh, my hair- I've had some real beef with my hair recently. Because I spend so much time in bed, it gets very easily knotted and frizzy. I've wanted to keep my hair longer because I like wearing rollers and backcombing, and I feel like the extra length and volume allows me to have the HUGE HAIR OF MY DREAMS. But for people with disabilities or who might otherwise find it hard to keep on top of a hair regime, it's been a mess. I've been toying with the idea of going no-poo, and washing my hair with a co-wash and maybe baking soda. I've also been quite ill recently and have considered going gluten free- let's just say that I've been trying to avoid the lure of expensive seeds, oils and supplements from holland and barratt but I might just have to do it. Anyway, that's another story for another time.

I went to primark, looking for Lisa Simpson jammies, and I was sorely disappointed! There was nothing there to tickle my fancy, which really is a mean feat. I'm now full of chili con carne and I'm sipping an elderflower presse ready for the apprentice. BRING BACK MARGARET!!!!

Saturday, 30 August 2014

plus size ootd!

crop top- forever 21+

maxi jacket- boo hoo +

skirt- primark

flatforms- evans

Even though it's nearly coming up to the end of the summer, I'm not finished with summer yet! I'm looking forward to autumn fashions, but this neutral white vibe has really captured my imagination really. I think a maxi jacket is a great statement piece as well, and makes me want to swoop round corners fast to make them swoooosh! Now I know how surgeons feel. Glamorous!

This is also my first styling of a crop top, even though you can't see anything because of my high waisted skirt it's still a difficult transition to make, especially when you've spent your entire life not wearing one. Actually I think I had one from tammy girl or maybe MKONE in the sophie range circa 2000, but the less said about that probably the better.

I'd been having a rubbish few weeks, and for my getting dressed up is a great way for me to feel good about myself- having a chronic illness like M.E, along with depression, can mean I often can't out of bed and get dressed, but when I do I try to make up for it, and take photos for me to look back on on other not so good days. Just like today on a gloomy day, I wore an outfit that would probably be more at home at club tropicana, where the drinks are fairly reasonably priced.

Have a lovely weekend!

Monday, 19 November 2012

Job Interview Outfits! TEAL ME ALL ABOUT IT!

Hello!

To the beady eyed amongst you, I've been off work for the past few months getting to grips with new medication and general depression crazy fun times. At last there's some light at the end of the tunnel; and I am job hunting! No sooner had I started but I have an interview on Thursday (pause for tv studio audience 'wooooo') for a shiny new job, back in the crazy biz we call SEO.

While on the phone taking down the particulars of my interview, before "smart dress code" had even been uttered my mind was transported to Helena Banks: Business Bitch.

I had a look for some job interview clothing tips for plus sizes, and obviously there wasn't much that didn't include some dour black sack. I'm not good at dulling down my look at the best of times, and I don't see why an interview should be any different. The thought of a polyester pencil skirt and blazer combo sends shivers down my spine. To my first tip-

1. IT'S MOST IMPORTANT TO FEEL GOOD ABOUT YOURSELF

It's so tempting to go out and buy an all singing, all dancing outfit. Seeing as most plus sized clothes exist solely online (another rant for another day), you can't bloody well try them on! You have no idea how these clothes are going to fit, and if you feel uncomfortable in your clothes it's absolutely going to show in how you carry yourself. Confidence comes from the inside and shines out (ooh get me), so wear your foolproof outfit for confidence. For me, leopard print just makes me feel like a ball breaking badass.

This wouldn't be much of a blog if my one and only tip was "wear what makes you feel good" so on I go...

2. SMART DOESN'T MEAN BORING!

So back to my hatred of "office wear". In an interview environment you might not want to let your freak flag fly too much, but I personally feel that you want to put across what makes you special. If you're going to be talking about fashion in any capacity, its so important to walk the walk and talk the talk. Playful accessories and statement pieces can inject some humour into your outfit without making you look like Linda LaHughes. Teal is one of my favourite colours ever, and I think that teal accents in an outfit keeps it smart but interesting.

3. TEAL ME MORE, TEAL ME MORE...

Back to teal, (the amy winehouse b side) and my never ending love for it. It's bright, classy and suits a variety of skintones. With other really simple accessories a teal accent can really make it POP! Chelsea boots are ALWAYS in season, and worth a good investment. Using them in this outfit gives the lace top a more androgynous edge. In this set I decided to make it look like the dress had a handbag as a head, because that is just the avant garde world I happen to live in.
So in conclusion, think a little bit outside the box with your interview outfits- just because it has to be smart it doesn't mean you're confined to boring clothing. Extend this to every part of your life, and be fearless and fabulous and they won't be able to do anything else but hire you!
I'll post pictures of what I do end up wearing, and wish me luck! xxx