fashion
blog about fashion and style from a plus sized mom of 1.
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Christmas Party Dressing With Kasbah Clothing
Christmas is definitely a time when we can dress up and add some sparkle to our days. Whether it be dressing for a party, a works do, a family get together, or just literally wearing sequins every day in the run up to December 25th, sparkle and shine is totally acceptable.But with money tighter than ever, this year I’ve decided to shop my wardrobe for the sparkly pieces, and instead add timeless classics and accessories that I will be able to wear all the year through. And for that, I’ve looked to Kasbah Clothing. Kasbah Clothing is an online clothing retailer with the sole focus of providing comfortable yet stylish…
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‘Wednesday’ And The Best Of The Little Black Dress
It is the programme of the moment, and its star, Jenna Ortega, is the undoubted breakout star of 2022. I am talking about the wonderful Addams Family spin off Wednesday, which is currently breaking all records on Netflix with its brand of out there humour, mystery and just a little bit of horror. It is a fabulous, eight episode treat, and with promises of another series, looks to be here to stay. As already mentioned, the stunning Jenna Ortega is a teenage Wednesday, with a neat line in black dresses although she professes to have no love of fashion. But methinks she doth protest too much, particularly after the scene…
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Sorting Your Finances During The Corona Crisis
The Corona Crisis is very troubling for us all. As well as trying to protect ourselves, our families and others from contracting the virus, we also have to face the realities of what lockdown mean to us financially. Many people are currently on furlough, which means that our wages and earning capacity has been cut, whilst others have found themselves working reduced hours, made redundant, or in a very precarious situation of being self employed, unable to work, but not being guaranteed any money until June. This can make or day to day existence one of constant worry. If you are worrying about paying your bills, here are a few…
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Making your home eco-friendly: How to transform your old appliances
In the week that World leaders once again meet to discuss how exactly we can save the planet, nobody could deny that the world is becoming more eco-aware. Single Use has become the phrase of the year as we see just how much plastic is suffocating our oceans and how our carbon emissions are putting the world at risk and seeing the return of ‘Smog’ (London reached its whole year’s quota for air toxins in under one month this year!). The good news is that the awareness is seeing people taking a renewed pride in defending our planet for both our generation, and that of our children. Recycling your cans…
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Mixing And Layering Jewellery – A Guide
Image Source: Unsplash There are those people who will tell you that combining gold and silver jewellery is a fashion no-no, when in fact, the opposite is true. You see gold and silver jewellery worn together on all the fashion catwalks, and with a little imagination and some trial and error, you can accessorise using a blend of gold and silver jewellery. There are also people who say you shouldn’t wear too much jewellery, but they are wrong too. Layering your necklaces creates a cool look that pretty much works with every outfit. Here is a guide to mixing and layering this festive season. Start With The Outfit Jewellery…
