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blog about fashion and style from a plus sized mom of 1.
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Sally Harper – Fashion’s sharpest Milliner.
Unless you have been residing on the moon, you couldn’t fail to notice that a bare head is seriously under-dressed. Hats, headpieces, headbands and fascinators- all of these items are having a bit of a style moment. Dita Von Teese favours the 1940s ‘black widow’ veiled looks, Kate Middleton has a neat collection of fascinators, Paloma Faith accessorises most of her outfits with some variety of headgear, whilst Kate Moss has modelled all varieties, from straw boaters at rock star weddings, stylish Trilby’s at summer festivals, to Minnie Mouse style headbands at Disneyland. The old adage ‘If you want to get ahead – get a hat’ has never been truer.…
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Black Hooded Drawstring Cropped Puffer Jacket From Femme Luxe
It is almost the end of February, and Spring is definitely in the air. This means that we can think about ditching the heavy coats, the scarves and the woolly hats, and giving our wardrobes a Spring update, But the coming of Spring doesn’t mean ditching the coats altogether, just opting for something a little thinner, or a little shorter, but definitely something waterproof. Femme Luxe, famous for it’s women’s loungewear, and those slinky black dresses, has started to add to its Spring collections, with one of the key pieces being what might just be the perfect cropped anorak. The Stacey black hooded drawstring cropped puffa jacket comes in a…
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5 Vacation Destinations That Won’t Break The Bank
Traveling is obviously a bit more complicated now than it was in years past. The only masks we had to worry about back then were those dropdown ones in the case of a flight emergency. Now we’ve got double layers to think about. All of that, however, does not mean you can’t find affordable and exciting vacation destinations amidst these dark times. Here is a list of five vacation destinations that won’t break the bank but will still leave you feeling absolutely filled with wanderlust. Actually, hold up a second. Before you choose your ultimate travel destination, you should first consider how much you’re willing to spend on airfare. Don’t…
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A Breathtaking Swan Lake Stuns Birmingham
The Birmingham Royal Ballet are back in the city with a stunningly beautiful version of what is arguably the greatest ballet of them all. The Peter Wright/Galina Samsova production of Swan Lake brought all its exquisite beauty, its tragedy and its soaring score, and had moments that left the audience gasping. With the central pairing of Lachlan Monaghan as Prince Siegfried, and the glorious Mimoko Hirata as Odette/Odile, this is one of ballet’s standout moments. The story of Swan Lake is one of love, one of sorcery, one of the most terrible deception, and ultimately one of sacrifice. Prince Siegfried is about to be crowned king and must be married.…
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Good American Jeans Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Sizing, Shopping, and Sales
Find Out Who Owns Good American and What Makes Their Bottoms So Special. Image courtesy of Glamour. Good American is a size-inclusive clothing line that offers a wide range of women’s clothing options. Some of the many clothing options Good American is known for include: Dresses Swimwear Jackets and other outerwear Shoes (boots, pumps, sandals, and more) Bodysuits Tops, tanks, and tees With that said, the Good American brand didn’t always sell such a wide variety of products. There was a time, back when the brand first launched, when it only sold bottoms. This was born from the founder’s own frustrations with the fashion industry and having size-inclusive options available…












