Trying It On With Fuller Figure Fuller Bust's Pinup Girl Clothing Collection

Have you ever wanted to try on your friends' clothes?  I often see my pals looking uber-glamorous and can get some serious dress envy...so anytime I get the chance to try things on for myself I leap at the chance! 

Back in March I had the pleasure of spending the evening with the beautiful Georgina of Fuller Figure Fuller Bust and her boyfriend, Robbie.  George made us a yummy dinner and then we talked for a while before I could resist no longer and proceeded to raid her wardrobe!

Marks and Spencer Outlet Black White and Red Dress

A few months ago I visited the Marks and Spencer outlet store at Lakeside, Thurrock.  I was driving back from a work meeting and wanted to break up the journey so a bit of retail therapy seemed just the ticket!

I tried a few dresses on but there was one that especially appealed to me and, after tweeting a photo of it and getting a positive response, I bought myself two: one size 10 and one size 12.

Rocket Dog 'Lift Off' Patent Lace Up Wedge Shoe Boots from Barratts

You might have noticed that I've posted several footwear reviews lately, but they have all been for flat or low heel shoes.  I tend to wear this sort of thing most of the time; partly because my job requires me to wear shoes like this, but also because I often find higher heeled shoes uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time and very difficult to walk in.

The exception to this rule are wedges.  I love wedges - they are the perfect way to get height without the discomfort.  Just before Christmas, I was given the opportunity to review some shoes for high street and online retailer Barratts so I gave them a few suggestions for shoes that I liked and they very kindly sent me these beauties:

Image courtesy of Barratts

Evans Flexisoles Low Wedge Mary Jane Shoes 5EEE

I've posted a few times lately about various shoes I've tried in my attempt to expand my footwear options.

This time I am focusing on the high street and online plus size brand Evans.

I have long been a fan of Evans footwear - most styles are available in wide and extra wide fittings, meaning that those of us blessed with broad feet have a wide range of choices to cover our tootsies.

Around this time last year, Evans launched a new footwear line called Flexisoles.

Image courtesy of Evans

Forever 21+ Denim Jacket

A few weekends ago I had the pleasure of the company of my beautiful friend Hanna from The Wardrobe Challenge.  We met at Westfield Stratford City in east London and proceeded to shop our socks off.

It was a fabulous day and we battled through the crowds to nab ourselves a fair few bargains.  I managed to get something I had been wanting for quite some time - a denim jacket.

Regular readers of my blog won't be surprised to learn that I have struggled in the past to find a denim jacket that works for me - with my big boobs and small waist it's been almost impossible to find something that fits well and does not hide my curvaceous figure.

DDatelier Wrap Tie Top in Purple

A little while ago, I stumbled upon a new (for me, at least!) boob friendly clothing line.  DDatelier are based in Russia and aim to provide mainstream sized ladies with clothing options to fit and flatter their hourglass figure.  They have been in business for five years, selling their clothing to bustacious Russian ladies.  The English version of their website only launched in September 2012 so it shows how keen the brand is to spread the word about what they do.

Like Pepperberry, Urkye and BiuBiu, DDatlier joins a growing area of the market which I feel has not yet been fully embraced.  There are huge gaps in the market for women like me who are on the extremes of the sizing charts and I am longing for a company to come along and meet my needs.

Anna Scholz for Simply Be Contrast Pencil Skirt

Ever since I got to try on an array of gorgeous dresses at Anna Scholz's London HQ during Plus London Two, I have been keen to add some of her pieces to my wardrobe.  I mean, how can a girl resist beauties such as these...

Image courtesy of Anna Scholz

Monsoon Teal Viper Dress

When I was up in Leeds in July for Plus North, I had a couple of shopping trips to the wonderful White Rose shopping centre.  I visited various stores whilst there, including the fabulous Evans, but this post is about a gorgeous dress I managed to snare from Monsoon.

I can't say I am a regular shopper in Monsoon as the few times I have been in there I have not found anything I liked.  However I was delighted to find that this teal Viper dress was in the sale for £27.50, reduced from £55:

We Love Colors Hosiery

Since I started wearing dresses and skirts around two years ago (yes, I really had spent the vast majority of my adult life wearing trousers as I believed that skirts did not suit/would not work for me), I have been a fan of tights.  I would wear black or natural shaping tights under my maxi skirts and dresses, but as I did not wear skirts any shorter than ankle length I had never considered coloured tights before now.

However, all that changed when I was at Plus North last month.  I had the opportunity to try out a few different items from the wonderful We Love Colors range, thanks to the gorgeous Toni, and I leapt at the chance.  We Love Colors sell tights, fishnet items and socks for women, men and children.  They have a specific section for Plus Size Hosiery which comprises tights, footless tights and fishnet pantyhose.

Update: Maidenform Flexees Shaping Leggings

I don't usually blog midweek as I prefer to wait until the weekend so I have more time to think about what I want to say.  However, today I made a bargainous discovery that I wanted to share as soon as I could.


A little while ago I posted a review of the Maidenform Flexees Shaping Leggings I'd bought from Figleaves.  I have come to love these leggings and wear them an awful lot around the house.  Admittedly, I haven't worn them out in public all that much but I have been brave enough to do so twice and I was surprised but thrilled to find that no-one stared at my awful legs or laughed or made hurtful comments.

Flexees by Maidenform: Fat Free Dressing Shaping Leggings

So...I thought it was about time I blogged about something other than Ewa Michalak lingerie ;-)

When browsing on the Figleaves website recently, I happened upon Maidenform's shapewear leggings: Flexees by Maidenform: Fat Free shaping leggings.  I read the reviews (all extremely positive) and decided to order a couple of pairs.  They're far from cheap at £23 per pair but I got them with 20% off and free postage so it wasn't quite as bad as it could have been.

Image courtesy of Figleaves