On my previous post, I told you all about the trials and tribulations I have had with getting bras to fit. At the age of 41, you would thing that I would have far more to worry about than a simple piece of underwear. However, when getting a simple piece of underwear to fit,…
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Well… I did it! I set myself the challenge, and I only went and bloody did it! What am I talking about? Well, if you had seen an earlier post of mine, you would know I was taking part in StyleXL, a plus size fashion event held in Birmingham on the 18th and 19th…
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The day is finally here! I am actually writing this whilst on the train to Birmingham, where this weekend you will finds hordes of us plus size babes, descending on the Paragon Hotel for StyleXL 2015. StyleXL is organised by the amazing Leah Shafik (supported by her fabulous partner and family) and is a…
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As mentioned on a previous blog post, a couple of weeks ago, I went along to the Alter Ego portrait studios in Northampton for a vintage style photoshoot. This was a 40th birthday present from my bestie Fiona, and had taken nearly a year to get organised! We had the most amazing time, and I certainly felt…
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As many of you know, I lost my father to cancer in February. Just a short 5 months ago since I last saw him, talked to him and told him I loved him. Yet it feels like forever. Today is his birthday. I can’t think of a day more apt in which to post…
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