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blog about fashion and style from a plus sized mom of 1.
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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…
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Coordinating The Colors Of Your Ensemble
Harmonising the colors of your ensemble can be a bit tricky when jewelry is involved. For instance, it can be difficult deciding if those gold bangles go well with a green top (they probably do) or if rose gold earrings clash with red hair (maybe so). To help sort out common concerns like these, here are a few pointers on coordinating your ensemble based on color. Completing a desired look is typically achieved by centering the accessories around the outfit or vice versa. However, there are other factors that must be considered, like hair and skin tone. If the focal point is going to be a sleek, black dress you’ll…
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Femme Luxe Competition Time
It is nearly Christmas, so whether you are looking for a little gift for yourself, or an extra gift for a loved one, I have a quick competition for you. Femme Luxe is one of this blog’s favourite brands, well known for glamorous dresses, the perfect lounge wear, and for tailored classics that can be mixed and matched with your current wardrobe. The Leyla sage green collarless open front jacket is a gorgeous, stylish piece. It is an open front jacket with no button detail, instead has an interesting neckline and a plain subdued style that means it would look classy worn with trousers or even over jeans. The sage…
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A Dream Tree House – What Would It Look Like?
A tree house is something that most children dream about, a space of their own where they can escape from parents, or chores, or hide from the rain and just generally chill. But most tree houses are, to be honest, a little bit bog standard, let’s be honest, you’re lucky if you have a ladder to help you get up. But what if your child could design the tree house of their dreams? What would it look like if money and space was no object? Armstrong Supplies, who stock great quality timber and building materials, asked a group of children, including my 10 year old Joe, what their perfect tree…
