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Style Focus – Adele
I don’t mind admitting that I’m a little obsessed with Adele at the moment. Hello is an absolute belter of a song, one I keep singing in my kitchen. (Well, at least attempting to sing, I’m more Oh! hell than Adele.) She’s breaking records left, right and centre, and seems to be totally comfortable in her own skin. And, she does all that and looks totally incredible, a complete icon of beauty and style. As I said, I’m obsessed. I honestly believe that if Adele wasn’t plus size, all those titles and comments about being the most beautiful woman in the world would be directed in her direction. As it…
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Stepping back to the 1940s with Scarlett and Jo
Every wardrobe needs a tea dress. This most versatile and feminine of dresses first made it’s mark in the 1940s, when it’s shorter skirt and sleeves fitted in perfectly with the utility ethos. Step forward to the 1970s and it appeared once again, teamed with platform heels that harked back to the stack heels of the 40s. Today it is as relevant as ever, and is a vital part of any capsule wardrobe. Vintage tea dress style Celebrity tea dress style Scarlett and Jo, sold exclusively through Evans, always feature tea dresses in their collections, producing wonderful, vintage inspired pieces that are just perfect for girls with curves. In soft…
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Evans New season – My Key Picks
After the loveliest weather you could wish for this early in the year, it really does seem like Spring has sprung. So it seems like the perfect time to start to look at all the new season drops that are hitting stores and websites right now. First up I’m going to turn my attention to Evans, which has launched its new catalogue this weekend. This newest collection is full of lovely colours, spring-like prints and some really stylish accessories that are sure to please Evans fans and new customers alike. There are still lots of the over-the-top bright pieces from the ‘Cut for Evans’ collection that has certainly divided opinion…
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Reviewed – Scarlett & Jo Print Asymmetric 2 piece dress
The lovely folks at Scarlett & Jo are celebrating the one year anniversary of the brands launch with a fabulous new collection, and I have been very honoured to have been sent one of the hero pieces of the collection for review. (You can see and read about the new range here.) The Scarlett & Jo Print spot asymmetric 2 piece midi dress (phew! – quite a mouthful!) is a new concept for the brand, because it is a two piece dress, where both the pieces could also be worn separately to create totally different looks. The first layer is a great, midi length, sleeveless jersey dress, fabulously stretchy and…
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Happy Birthday Scarlett & Jo
One of my favourite brands is celebrating its first birthday this month. Scarlett & Jo, which is stocked exclusively in Evans, has had a very successful first year, establishing itself as one of the leading stylish brands for plus size ladies. With an emphasis first and foremost on creating beautiful dresses, Scarlett & Jo has very quickly become a place to find the perfect dress, either for work, the weekend, or that very special occasion. And, with its signature power fit dress, it has created an iconic piece of fashion. To celebrate this very special anniversary, Scarlett & Jo have launched their new collection. The hero pieces in this collection…