For several years now my daughters have been buying clothes from a high street retailer, Quiz. They usually have a great standard size selection with everything from Playsuits to Occasionwear, all suited for the, in my opinion, younger person. Obviously being old (according to my children) and plus size, I never thought that I would…

I think most of us find it hard to take compliments naturally. Even when family members are complimentary I get a bit embarrassed and shrug it off, or find something about me that is wrong. For example If I am told I look amazing, I will find fault with my eyeliner, or my hair,…

I don’t know why or what it is, but the Plus Size community do seem to love a good novelty handbag. Over the past year or so I have seen some amazing ones such as milkshake cartons, ray guns and even nail varnish bottles. Now, whilst the vintage style doesn’t lend itself too much…

In previous posts, I have talked a lot about how my style has changed over the past 2.5 years. In the most welcome of ways, I think. In the past, I had no body confidence, and disliked my size intensely, but was not willing to do anything about it. Or when I did do something…

A few weeks ago you may have read an post I did about going to my friends Hen Night. Corinne, an old colleague of ours had a fabulous meal at a local Chinese buffet and we all had a whale of a time (see post here) Now we have also been invited to her…