tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29054492348275250322024-02-06T20:47:18.395-08:00Lovelust LovesA plus-size fashion and lifestyle blog with a love for loud and unapologetic living.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02688797320563615741noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905449234827525032.post-79668261076574004452016-07-13T10:59:00.002-07:002016-07-13T10:59:17.335-07:00The perfect seaside holiday outfit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I do hope this blog post finds you all well. I am very happy to report that I'm in good spirits and incredibly well rested after a much needed getaway at the weekend. My beautiful friend Leigh and I escaped to her family holiday home in the southwest of Scotland in the quaint little seaside town of Portpatrick. We had the most wonderful time exploring the beaches and climbing rocks, as well as eating lots of delicious seafood (and drinking plenty of wine)! </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I decided to pair the jumpsuit with some big gold hoop earrings- my latest obsession. I feel as though gold hoop earrings will be making their way into more and more of my fashion posts as I seem to be wearing them with everything right now! I also added an unusual gold triangle necklace that was gifted to me for my birthday last year as I thought this made my outfit a little more fancy, which was perfect for eating dinner in a lovely little seaside restaurant. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>If you're a regular reader of this blog you'll remember me writing about being bolder with my fashion choices and trying new things, abolishing any presupposed "standard" or fashion "rules" I was following or had created for myself. This trend is something that really is only growing stronger as time goes on- I am practically living in jumpsuits and dungarees these days and am no longer afraid to show off my arms or tummy. <i>Yay for continuous body positivity!!</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This little leopard print number is no exception to that rule- it fits well, is remarkably comfortable and ultimately looks <i>really</i> good on! I'm wearing a size 18 here which fits my 45-36-45 frame nicely and doesn't pull or gape in the wrong places. I also love just how much attention it brings to my rather large posterior! For reference I am 5'7 and I find the legs to be a nice length when wearing flats, if I were wearing heels it may come up a little short, but I didn't need to worry about that on this trip. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Another thing I love about this jumpsuit is that it has the holy grail of all fashion finds- pockets! Not only is this incredible practical, but the pockets are well sized to carry around your phone, car keys and lipstick and don't detract from the surprisingly good tailoring. As well as this, the jumpsuit also comes with a matching leopard belt that can be used to cinch the waist. The leopard print motif is also one that I simply adore. Often I find that leopard print can be a bit garish (not that it ever puts me off, haha!) but this particular print blends neatly and doesn't come off too strong. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>One thing that I've been particularly struck by when writing this post and looking at these photos is how strong and confident I both look and feel. Truthfully I've been in somewhat of a confidence slump as of late, I've not been taking any photos of myself and have felt uninspired when it comes to my wardrobe. Luckily I think getting away for the weekend to the beautiful seaside has allowed me to reconnect with myself and my love of fashion and left me feeling uplifted and positive. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: purple;">I do hope that I find you all well today. Today's post is quite a special one to me. Not only am I talking about a killer outfit (I am, fear not!) but i'm also going to be discussing something that is very near and dear to my heart- </span><span style="color: orange;">Pride</span><span style="color: purple;">. </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Last Saturday the 30th June was the date of Edinburgh's Annual Pride. For those of you who aren't aware, Pride is an annual celebration held in large cities across the world aiming to bring together the LGBT+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans) community, as well as straight and cis friends and allies. We march in solidarity with our queer brothers and sisters in opposition to the years of oppression and hardship faced by this community and promote a clear message of equality for all. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b><span style="color: purple;">Pride is something that has special value to me; I am an openly bisexual woman and a strong advocate for LGBT+ rights both locally and nationally. I often volunteer with the incredible charity organisation </span><a href="http://www.stonewall.org.uk/" style="color: purple;" target="_blank">Stonewall</a><span style="color: purple;"> and work part-time supporting a local LGBT+ youth group. To me, Pride is so much more than just </span><span style="color: red;">r</span><span style="color: orange;">a</span><span style="color: yellow;">i</span><span style="color: lime;">n</span><span style="color: cyan;">b</span><span style="color: blue;">o</span><span style="color: purple;">w</span><span style="color: magenta;">s</span><span style="color: purple;"> and </span><span style="color: red;">p</span><span style="color: orange;">a</span><span style="color: yellow;">r</span><span style="color: lime;">t</span><span style="color: cyan;">i</span><span style="color: blue;">e</span><span style="color: purple;">s- it's a political revolution. It's having our voices heard. It's queer liberation. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Being able to talk to so many wonderful people was incredibly liberating and really helped me embrace the meaning of Pride and get into the spirit of things. Proudly sporting a rainbow scarf and some of my brightest clothes also helped me open dialogue with many people, allowing conversation to flow naturally as everyone embraced the joyous occasion. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Whilst I don't consider myself to be much of a beauty blogger, I always enjoy the opportunity to try out new fashion and beauty products and share my thoughts and opinions with your lovely selves. Along that line of thought, I was recently approached by a friend on Facebook and offered to try something that was completely new to me - the nail wrap.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: justify;">Jamberry nail wraps were created by three sisters as a simple do-it-yourself alternative to expensive trips to the nail salon, featuring plain and patterned wraps made with durable materials that bond to your natural nail. They're also gluten-free, latex-free and vegan friendly, making them a great animal-friendly product. </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18.48px; text-align: justify;">With over 300 designs to choose from, you can be spoilt for choice and are able to mix and match designs to create a fun and unique manicure. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Following the instructions from the application video above as well as the "Jam tips for the rookie" information, I found the application process to be fairly straightforward. Whilst it is considerably more faff to apply a full manicure than it is to open a pot of 60 second nail polish, the end result is pretty and unique- something not to be sniffed at!</b></span> </div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">As I was sent a sample of the wraps they only came in limited sizes, therefor I wasn't able to cover my thumb or pinky finger with the wraps I was given. I have been assured however that when you purchase a sheet of wraps from Jamberry there is a much broader range of sizes to choose from, enough to to fit most nail shapes. One full sheet of wraps will set you back £15, although one sheet will provide you with enough wraps for four full manicures working out at a meagre £3.75 per full set of nails. According to <a href="https://www.jamberry.com/us/en/" target="_blank">their website</a>, Jamberry wraps will last for up to two weeks with the correct application making for an economical purchase if you're someone who is into nail art and funky manicures.</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Realistically, I won't be using Jamberry nail wraps every two weeks. However, if I have a special occasion such as a party or wedding i'd definitely invest the time and effort into giving myself a nail wrap manicure. I'm a big fan of the wide variety of prints and colours the wraps come in and could easily see myself mixing and matching designs to co-ordinate to a fun outfit. </span></b></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I absolutely adore this time of year. Summer is fast approaching, the warmer weather is just beginning to rear its head and generally everyone seems more relaxed and at peace with the world. One of my favourite things to do during the transition between Spring and Summer is to check out the work of some of Scotland's most talented individuals through the Edinburgh College of Art (ECA) Degree Show. I make a habit each year of attending at least some of the degree shows in this fine country of mine, taking in the talent and skill expressed by talented illustrators, fine artists, textile producers and cartoonists but none get me quite so excited as the ECA! </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>On Saturday I decided to pop along and explore the exhibitions for myself, hoping to pick up some creative inspiration along the way. Needless to say, the event did not disappoint! Below I've included some examples of my favourite pieces of work, alongside the artist's contact information should you feel inclined to share your admiration of their work or commission something of your own. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>1) The first artist I fell in love with at the ECA degree show was none other than <a href="http://edinburgh.academia.edu/BetiScott" target="_blank">Beti Scott Brown</a>. Beti's work is described as "fibre arts practice as embodied political activism and a route to radical healing" and upon first sight this work really spoke to me. Strongly routed in feminist principals, Beti's creations explore themes of anti-capitalism, intersectionality and female oppression in a truly captivating manner. The use of friendly and engaging materials such as pop-pops, embroidery thread and patchwork is a stark contrast to the bold messages conveyed on each individual piece, creating a striking display overall.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><strong>I was fortunate enough to be approached by Leyah recently to collaborate on a fascinating project on a topic that is very dear to the both of us; <i>What beauty means to me</i>. The "what beauty means to me" project is a collection of multi-media works that disseminate the topic of "beauty" and question what is considered to be beautiful and how we can turn this notion on its head.</strong></span> </div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>We then chose our favourite responses and spoke about them in greater detail, picking up on the themes raised. Now would be a great time to shout out to my wonderful instagram followers who submitted amazing responses - @bryoneycook @lou.mclou @flippabird - thank you all so much! Your insights to this question were so thoughtful and well received. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I used to believe that I could never be beautiful. To me, beauty was unattainable - an impossible standard reserved only for those with the most symmetrical faces, the flattest stomachs, the most flawless skin. As a teen I did little else other than compare myself with my friends and peers, never quite matching up to how beautiful they were. I relegated myself to the fact that whilst I may not be beautiful, I could be many other things. I could be smart, I could be funny, loud, confident and most importantly; I could do good in the world. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Through years of self-discovery, education and some of the most wonderfully exciting life opportunities this belief eventually began to melt away. I learned that beauty isn't as simple as how you look, it encompasses so much more. Beauty can be found anywhere, in anything. Beauty isn't about having an ample bosom, full lips or a sun-kissed tan - beauty is personal and limitless. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>My actions and beliefs that make me a good person also make me a beautiful person, the two are not separate entities but a combined force that drive me each day to succeed and achieve my goals. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The idea that beauty is a binary, derived only from what we see in the mainstream media is harmful and needs to end. Beauty at it's very core is subjective; what one person may believe to be beautiful may not match that of someone else. We cannot spend our lives attempting to attain the impossible standard - we need desperately to stand up and realise the beauty that we all possess, the beauty that surrounds us each day. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>To me, beauty is an abstract concept, it can't be defined simply with words. Beauty is an entity all on its own. What I can say about beauty however is that it's something that everyone possesses. It's in the things we do, the things we say and the way we are. I am beautiful- and you are too. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>It is no great secret that I am a gal that loves accessories. Bold statement jewellery, hats, fascinators, belts, trinkets, scarves... I love them all! One accessory always grabs my attention and completes an outfit better than any other though- and that is the faithful handbag.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>For as long as I can remember I've been obsessed with bags. Not your usual hold-all, two strap basic satchel mind you- I'm talking statement bags! Think quirky, odd, outside of the box and now you're on my level. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>That has always been my attitude when it comes to handbags. I realise that not everyone will love the unusual aspects of a statement bag; it <i>is </i>difficult to juggle your purse, makeup, cards and other necessities when you're working with less space, but in the same breath I'd argue that they can bring new life into any ensemble and update an outfit instantly. Overall, they're definitely a big plus in my book.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Over the years I've managed to accumulate a fairly impressive collection of novelty bags - from milk cartons to eyeballs, hearts and giant fluffy monsters - my wardrobe has it all and more!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Taking inspiration from the "liquid sarcasm" bag I opted to create a fun and flirty summer look using pastel shades. I love the way the blue and pink of the bag compliment one another and replicated that colour match in my look. This post also afforded me the chance to really show off this amazing new faux-leather skirt I recently acquired from ASOS- the metallic shine and unusual colour had me transfixed! I'm wearing a size 18 here and it fits beautifully on my 36" waist.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Paired with the skirt are some bright lilac colour-block tights from American company "we love colors" who carry the most extensive range of plus-size coloured tights I've ever happened across (to view their entire range check out the links at the bottom of this post!) These are incredibly generous in sizing. For reference, I'm wearing a 2X and they go all the way up to underneath my bra with room to spare! </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b> I also wanted a fun clashing print to finish off this ensemble and thought the zebra vamp top from Pinupgirlclothing would make the perfect addition when paired with this sweet pink Kimono from Primark's 2015 summer range. This is without a doubt one of the most fun outfits I've ever worn and I feel as though it's a very true representation of myself and my style- <i>loud, proud and unapologetically colourful!</i></b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>It's no great secret that I've been a fan of the pinup style for many years - the fun and flirty silhouettes of the 1950's are staples within my wardrobe. From giant meringue petticoats to the more sultry fitted pencil dresses, the ladies of this era really knew how to dress!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I often receive messages from women asking for advice and support on how to get involved with pinup fashion. They say they love the look on other people but don't know quite where to start or how to break into this eye-catching style. Whilst I do agree that dressing "pinup" can be daunting to a newcomer, it really doesn't need to be! The best thing to do when dabbling with retro glam is to find a silhouette that works for you and start exploring new looks that are in keeping with your personal style. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>One place that I always advise enthusiasts to look into is vintage reproduction gurus <a href="http://www.vivienofholloway.com/" target="_blank">Vivien of Holloway. </a> I've previously written about my love for this amazing brand in an older blog post that you can check out <a href="http://lovelustloves.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/springtime-florals-part-two.html" target="_blank">here</a> but for clarity purposes I'll explain a little more about why I adore this brand. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Vivien of Holloway have been changing the pinup game and adding their magic to the world of retro clothing since 2000. Creating stunning ensembles in beautiful fabrics and prints, they've easily carved a name for themselves and host an impressive list of celebrity clients as proud VoH customers. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Dress: <a href="http://www.vivienofholloway.com/women-c70/dresses-c10/jezebel-leopard-brown-dress-p914" target="_blank">Vivien of Holloway</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I hope this blog post finds you all peachy keen on this bright Tuesday</b></span><b style="color: purple; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;">. Today on the blog I'll be chatting about something that is once again completely out of my realms of fashion comfort- dungarees! </b><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Dungarees are <i>yet another</i> fashion item that until recently I did not think would be suitable for my plus-size body. Wandering through high street shops such as Topshop, Primark, H&M etc. I hadn't found any dungarees that really wowed me, and those that I did discover usually stopped at a 14, far too small for my curvy body. "<i><u>Woe is me</u></i>" I thought, seemingly relegated to the dungaree dreams of my childhood; that is, until I stumbled across New Look's Inspire range last week. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Enter the most wonderful dungarees I could hope to come across: lightweight, comfortable <i>and</i> featuring a cute print - what more could I want?! I instantly made them mine and haven't looked back since.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I decided to pair my dungarees with a bit of 90's inspiration- styling my hair in curly pigtails a la one of my favourite comedians - Ilana Glazer from <i>Broad City</i>. Couple that with a print clashing white leopard print top, some super-cute heart shaped sunglasses and some contrasting silver brogues and I think overall this makes a fun, comfortable and most importantly stylish outfit- perfect for Spring/Summer. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Whilst writing up this blog post I was struck by a common theme I've found developing in more and more of my writings- challenging myself to step outside of my fashion boundaries. What once started last year as a blog almost entirely dedicated to large floaty pinup dresses and accessories </b></span><b style="color: purple; font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;">has evolved to encompass a smorgasbord of style and fashion choices. </b></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>1) Fat women should <i>never</i> be confined to what they wear. Don't let anyone or anything tell you differently. You want to wear a crop top, bikini or dungarees? Fucking DO IT </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>2) Style is an ever evolving mechanism and will more than likely adapt throughout your life. It's all well and good to have a go-to signature look (heck, I still <i>adore</i> my big floaty dresses!) but don't let your own fears and apprehensions hold you back from trying out new things. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>3) Lastly, we as fat women are not afforded the same options as our smaller sisters. Many women cannot simply walk into a high street shop and buy something cute off the rack. I myself am afforded a certain level of privilege that I am very aware of insofar as being a UK size 16/18 can still wear many things from "straight size" shops however plus-size women are often forced to think more creatively and ultimately spend more money to express themselves through the medium of clothing and personal style - something that, by the way, is COMPLETELY UNFAIR. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Firstly, let me alleviate any fears or misconceptions you may have had when reading the title of this blog- I am a firm believer that ANYONE can wear absolutely ANYTHING they so desire. Fat, thin, curvy, tall, disabled, apple-shaped....<i> it doesn't matter</i>! (So no, you haven't stepped into the twilight zone; I'm still the same loud and unapologetic body positive activist I've always been!)</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>It's no great secret that I find clothes and the act of clothing oneself to be a pivotal experience both in terms of existing in a heavily politicised body and in terms of expressing yourself through a creative medium. I simply adore the idea that through dressing up you can be seen as walking art - the perfect outlet to proudly display who you are for the world. It isn't always an easy task mind you- especially when you consider the limitations enforced upon us to conform to that elusive little beast, the societal "norm".</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>As someone who self-identifies as a fat woman, I'm used to being bombarded with messages through mainstream media on what is and is not socially acceptable for me to look like and what I can and cannot wear. Encouraged relentlessly to be a "good fatty" who is openly self-loathing, always dieting, always apologising for my presence and taking up space - this kind of thing really takes its toll! </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>The thing is, if you are plus size, bigger, chubby, fat -however you want to label it- then you'll look that size regardless of what you're wearing. Sure enough, you can dress to flatter your figure and take heed of all those presupposed "fashion rules" outlined above but ultimately you will still look the size you actually are (and by the way, that's perfectly OKAY).</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I personally am completely fed up of being told how to exist within my own body. Being told what and what not to wear, it's exhausting! Not to mention demoralising and at times even embarrassing.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>My own brand of personal style is something I see as an ever evolving entity - it changes and adapts depending on many factors. My mood, my inspiration, my passions... I dress <i>for myself and myself alone.</i> And guess what? If I want to wear stripes, bodycon, loud prints etc. I'll god-damn well wear them! (And I'll look good doing it too!) </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Being a fat girl breaking so many fashion rules - no stripes, no bodycon and definitely no VBO (visible belly outline) was a euphoric experience and something I'll definitely be repeating in future. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Hello darlings!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>I a</b></span><b style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">bsolutely adore blogging. Not only does it allow me the creative freedom to come up with fun outfits to share with you all and let me show off my personal style, but the blogging world has also allowed me to connect with and meet so many rad babes from across the world. I count myself truly blessed to have been able to form some of the awesome friendships I have with people in the online community of #bodypositivity and #fatshion. </b><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>One such babe that I met years ago by following on Instagram is the beautiful <a href="http://horrorkitschbitch.com/" target="_blank">Kobi Jae</a>. For those of you that aren't familiar with her work, Kobi is an Australian plus-size blogging babe that works tirelessly to promote body positivity and takes a strong stand against the mainstream fashion industry and a lack of diversity and representation in public media campaigns. In other words, <i>my kinda woman</i>! </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Kobi's been on the blogging scene since early 2014 and recently celebrated her 2nd blog anniversary (congratulations, sweetie!) As part of her celebrations, she kindly launched a blog giveaway- offering fabulous prizes from small indie designers such as <a href="http://www.redressnyc.com/" target="_blank">Re/dress</a> and <a href="http://www.sizequeenclothing.com/" target="_blank">Size Queen Clothing</a> (two amazing brands that were completely unknown to me prior to this. I just <i>LOVE</i> finding exciting new designers and clothing companies to lust over!) </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Well, lo and behold - yours truly won one of the prize draws! Fast Forward a few weeks and a very exciting package from overseas was shipping its way to my door. I hastily opened it (I posted my reactions to everything over on my snapchat - @ivorylovelust if you wanna be my snap pal!) and got to thinking about all of the beautiful bits and pieces contained and how I could style them up into a fun outfit! </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><u>So, what was in the package?!</u> </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>First up, this amazing little "sweet tooth" necklace! The beautiful jewels that I won in Kobi's giveaway come from a fabulous Australian designer known as <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MissaReeGuts" target="_blank">Miss-A-Ree Guts Creation</a>s and you can find them over on Etsy. This necklace is incredibly cute; a pastel colour palette and sweet little candy decorations make this a firm favourite of mine. The chain is a lovely length too- one of my pet peeves with jewellery is that it's either</b></span><br />
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<b style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Dress: <a href="http://www.joebrowns.co.uk/pp+women-dresses+dr-l?contenta=Panel1" target="_blank">Joe Browns</a></b><br />
<b style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hair Flower: <a href="http://www.alternatenormality.co.uk/ourshop/prod_3414066-Lemon-Sorbet-Double-Rose-Hair-Flower.html" target="_blank">Alternate Normality</a> </b><br />
<b style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Sunglasses: <a href="http://www.beyondretro.com/en/" target="_blank">Beyond Retro</a></b><br />
<b style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Jewellery: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MissaReeGuts" target="_blank">Miss-A-Ree Guts</a> </b><br />
<b style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Petticoat: <a href="http://www.ohmyhoney.co.uk/" target="_blank">Oh My Honey!</a></b><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I do hope that this blog post finds you all well. I've recently been hit with a huge burst of fashion inspiration and I've felt compelled to get my creative hat on and start thinking about fun topics and clothing to write about. For today's post I'll be focusing on something that until a few weeks ago was completely alien to me and lacking entirely from my wardrobe- <u>the jumpsuit</u>.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Jumpsuits are something that I've always admired, but never thought I could make work for my body shape. I've envied and coveted the likes of plus-size fashion bloggers <a href="http://archedeyebrow.com/" target="_blank">ArchedEyebrow</a> and <a href="http://www.fromthecornersofthecurve.com/" target="_blank">Callie Thorpe</a> rocking their beautiful jumpsuits, full of confidence and pride and wishing I too could find something so fabulous to fulfil my wishes. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Enter, the retro jumpsuit from River Island: </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Et voilà! I hope you've enjoyed seeing my jumpsuit joy - is this something you'd wear, or do you have another wardrobe lust you're looking for? Let me know!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I've recently been fortunate enough to be blessed with something of a rarity for me these days- <i>free time!</i> So if you read and keep up to date with my blog you'll be seeing more of my face around- I promise! I've been involved with a few really exciting projects lately, including a collaboration with the beautiful <a href="http://iamleyahshanks.com/" target="_blank">Leyah Shanks</a> of <a href="http://bodyconfidencerevolution.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">The Body Confidence Revolution</a> which I'm hoping to post about soon! </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Until next time my darlings</b></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Love and kisses, </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>I hope you're all enjoying the start of Autumn- it's well and truly here in Scotland now! Today's post is a quick review of a shirt-dress that's incredibly versatile and Autumn-friendly; and I'll be showing you two different ways to wear it. </strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">This dress comes from a clothing brand who until recently were completely off my radar- <a href="http://www.monki.com/gb/" target="_blank">Monki</a>. Monki are a Scandinavian-born fashion brand that promote a fun street-style aesthetic that is big on eclectic prints, beautiful basics and incredibly trendy pieces. Whilst they aren't an exclusively plus-size brand, many of Monki's clothes are loose-fitting and oversized, meaning they fit a wide variety of body shapes, types and sizes. To my knowledge Monki don't currently have any Scottish stores, but if you're a London gal they <em>do</em> have a reportedly fantastic store on Carnaby Street- well worth checking out!</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>This shirt-dress was first brought to my attention via the beautiful Bethany, of </strong></span><a href="http://archedeyebrow.com/"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>ArchedEyebrow.com</strong></span></a><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong> fame. (For her review and styling of this Monki ensemble, please </strong></span><a href="http://archedeyebrow.com/2015/09/03/tea-for-two/"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>click here</strong></span></a><strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">.</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> I must admit that this piece didn't really capture my imagination when I first saw it online at ASOS.com, but after seeing it styled up and on a plus-size babe, I thought I'd take the leap and make this purchase. (huge kudos to my homegal Sarah for convincing me to buy this- I love my fashion enabling friends!)</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>As you can see from the photograph above, when nipped in with a waist belt this dress takes on a whole new shape and style- it really transforms it into a cute semi-structured and loosely-tailored outfit that is perfect for work and play. It's no secret that I'm an avid fan of a waist belt (they feature in nearly all of my outfits!) and I believe that this ensemble is tantamount to the power of the belt insofar as it's ability to transform an outfit. This is the first way to wear this shirt-dress, and I've included a few more photographs of this look below for your perusal: </strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">To focus quickly on sizing for a moment- as I mentioned earlier Monki clothes tend to be deliberately loose-fitting and are generally available in XS, S, M or L (measured on their website as being a UK size 8, 10, 12 and 14 respectively.) I decided to purchase this shirt-dress in a size L, and the fit is incredibly accommodating. Fellow blogger babe Danielle Vanier recently wrote an article for The Debrief about Monki as a brand for plus-size people, so I'd recommend having a read of this <a href="http://www.thedebrief.co.uk/style/fashion/what-monki-can-offer-you-if-youre-a-plus-size-girl-20150850577" target="_blank">here.</a> </span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">Arguably my favourite thing about this shirt-dress is the eclectic print, to me it's incredibly reminiscent of 60's wallpaper which oddly enough is of huge appeal! The ability to wear this dress more than one way is also hugely appealing, below I've posted photos of this look without the added belt to highlight how good it looks with or without - look number 2. I'm also absolutely infatuated with the finer details of the shirt, it even has concealed pockets which are fantastically practical - another great selling point.</span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">And so, that concludes another wee look at a fun, flirty outfit that I'm absolutely in love with. I hope you've enjoyed seeing how I've styled this lovely shirt-dress, and will keep it in mind for a cute autumnal style. What do you think of the brand Monki? Let me know in the comments!</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">Despite being ridiculously busy I've still been trying my very best to keep up with blogging and the world of fashion in general, and I was lucky enough to be asked to take a recent jaunt through to Edinburgh a few weeks ago to do a photoshoot with the lovely Micha Ferreri thus tying up my interests in a fun and creative way.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Micha is one of my favourite photographers who I've mentioned before in </strong></span><a href="http://lovelustloves.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/springtime-florals-part-one.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>this post</strong></span></a><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong> & </strong></span><a href="http://lovelustloves.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/springtime-florals-part-two.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>this post</strong></span></a><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong> - if you're based in central Scotland and in need of a brilliant photographer then you need look no further! Micha is fun, friendly and has a fantastic eye for details; she gives great direction when on shoot and my collaborations with her have resulted in some of my favourite photographs of all time, these included! </strong></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Knowing that we would be doing this photoshoot in such a nature-friendly location filled with gorgeous flowers, I chose to wear a new frock for the occasion- one that matched the setting insofar as being sweet & colourful, with a floral theme running throughout. This dress is the lovely Ella dress in "Mary Blair Lips and Roses" print from my all-time favourite vintage reproduction suppliers that i've mentioned many a time- <a href="http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/ella-mary-blair-roses-lv-plus.html">Pinupgirlclothing.</a></strong></span> </div>
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">I was originally a little unsure about what size to purchase in this dress- i've heard incredibly mixed reviews about the Jenny, due in part to the structured boning and limited stretch of the print fabric. After posting for advice in the brilliant facebook group "PUG style pinups" (a lovely place dedicated to helping fellow pinups with everything from hair tutorials and winged eyeliner to dress fittings) I made the decision to order this dress in my regular 2X size, which I'm happy to report fits like a dream! It is <em>slightly</em> smaller than my other 2X dresses, but not so much so that it's uncomfortable to wear. Also, as I briefly mentioned earlier, <span data-dobid="hdw"><span data-dobid="hdw">the Jenny dress has boning sewn into the top that provides a great uplift that allows you to go braless if you so choose. The straps are fully adjustable too, allowing for the dress to be worn however you like - a great options to have! </span></span></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">Ultimately, my experience of shooting in Edinburgh's Royal Botanical Gardens was fantastic- after starting such a dramatically new chapter of my life I am finding so much comfort in protecting a little time to pursue my own creative interests. Creating a concept for a shoot, styling it and seeing everything come to fruition at the end is so rewarding, and something I definitely won't be giving up any time soon! What do you think of the Ella and Jenny dresses- are they something you'd wear? Let me know in the comments section.</span></strong></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I've had an absolutely crazy few weeks so once again I apologize for my silence in the blog front. I recently celebrated my 24th birthday and have spent the past week in London working with the UK's leading LGBT rights charity Stonewall on their "Young Leaders" programme -if you're interested in knowing more about this I discuss it at length on my twitter @lovelustloves and you can follow our hashtag #stonewallyoungleaders there also.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I'm not going to go into all the ins and outs of the Young Leaders programme here as there is far too much to discuss in only one blog post; all you need to know is that it's been an absolutely inspiring week and I feel completely humbled to have been asked along to facilitate and support such a wonderful group of activists. One of the group exercises that we worked on over the course of the programme particularly resonated with me however, and sparked the initial idea for this blog post. This was a "Role Model Composite" exercise whereby we asked young people to share with their group some of the people who have influenced their lives in a positive way, focusing on what made them a role model and why they were inspired by these people. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This led to me thinking about who I consider to be my role models, particularly in reference to my personal style. My aesthetic makes up a huge part of who I am and I'm not shy in sharing my personality with the world through my clothing choices, something that I consider to be a very deliberate action. I do however think it's also important to consider where I find my inspiration for this, where it comes from and how my style has evolved over the years based on who and what I am inspired by at particular stages in my life. Since I'm in a particularly self-reflective mood I thought now would be as good a time as any to share with you lovely people some of my style inspirations and role models - so I hope you enjoy! </b></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">That's right. For anyone unfamiliar with the loudmouth sassy <em>queen</em> of a character, Penelope Garcia is the fictional IT analyst from one of my favourite TV shows, Criminal Minds<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">.</span></span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> Penelope is most known for her fun and playful approach to fashion, which is definitely something that I like to channel when I make my clothing decisions in the morning.</span></strong> </div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>The comparison doesn't end there however- the lovely Off With Her Head Millinery who I have had the pleasure of working and modelling with before actually sent hair flowers to Kristin Vargas who plays Penelope Garcia that were actually worn on several episodes of Criminal Minds- amazing right?! All in all I think the wonder that is Penelope Garcia is not only a total fox, but a fierce and inspiring lady to boot! Whether she's rocking her cyber-goth style or her Miss Frizzle-esque colour explosions she is a firm fashion favourite of mine.</strong></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Sara not only constructs the most beautiful outfits I've ever seen, she's also incredibly detail-oriented. Everything about her looks are on point, right down to the Barbie shoe earrings and the colour splash ombre tights that she wears- true dedication. Sara is also a huge advocate for small independent designers and has turned me on to many retailers that otherwise may have been left completely unknown to me. Brands like <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/joannaPYBUS" target="_blank">Joanna Pybus</a>, <a href="http://www.tillyme.com/" target="_blank">Tillyme</a> and</span><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> <a href="http://www.tattydevine.com/" target="_blank">Tatty Devine</a> are all now firmly on my radar and it is all thanks to this bright and beautiful lady.</span></strong> </div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The Ava dress is one that has been on my radar for a number of years. When it was first released in 2010 it instantly blew up amongst pinup and retro enthusiasts alike, due in part to the similarities between the style of the tight, fitted Ava dress and the beautiful ensembles worn by Christina Hendricks in Mad Men; this dress quickly became known amongst the community as the "Joan" a fitting homage to Hendricks' character. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>When I first came across this beautiful frock I was only 18 and reasonably new to the rockabilly/pinup scene. My first thought (slightly embarrassing as it may be) when viewing the Ava in its stunning Plum hue was that it would make the perfect bridesmaid dress for my hypothetical future wedding. Fast forward a few years and I no longer have any rousing desire to actually get wed, however my love for the Ava dress has remained. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I hope that today's blog post finds everyone well. I'm keeping true to my word from my last post and trying to blog on a much more frequent basis and today I'm shedding a little spotlight on a new business that's not long been established but has already gained somewhat of a cult following across social media- it's the delightful Atomic Mingo!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Many of you will already be familiar with the adorable Miss Lixie Lou or CreepyLittleThings on Instagram who is a pinup mama and blogging queen over at <a href="http://misslixxielou.blogspot.com/">misslixxielou.blogspot.com</a>. She is the brainchild behind the fantastic new brooch brand that I'll be discussing today and is truly a woman after my own heart! She has a deep affinity for all things girly and kitsch- sound like anyone you know? Haha! </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>It's no secret that brooches are a common accessory choice within the pinup and rockabilly communities- with brands like Erstwilder becoming increasingly popular it seems as though everyone is after a sweet pin to complete their vintage inspired ensembles. Atomic Mingo however are offering something truly beautiful and unique within the realms of kitsch brooches. Their designs are <i>perfection</i>. Not only do they create sweet little trinkets such as cats, pineapples and milkshakes but now they are carving a real name for themselves making famous cult film characters into wearable art! </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>At the time of writing this blog post Atomic Mingo have six film characters that have made their way into brooch form- Rizzo and Frenchie from Grease, Edward Scissorhands and (perhaps my favourite of all) Wade Walker, Hatchet Face and Wanda Woodward from Cry Baby!! </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Now anyone who knows me at all knows of my keen love of all things kitsch, bright and film-related - all of these are elements that I try my best to incorporate into my everyday style as much as I can! Ever since the first designs were released I've been desperate to get my hands on some Atomic Mingo goodies which has proven to be no mean feat- these designs are incredibly popular so be aware that they sell out fairly quickly! </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Once I had placed my order direct from the Atomic Mingo Etsy store (linked at the bottom of this post) my parcel arrived in Scotland from Australia after about 9 days, which I believe to be a completely reasonable time frame to wait for beautiful things. The brooches arrived wrapped individually and neatly in bubble wrap with some adorable business cards tucked in beside them. After factoring in the current exchange rate and international shipping costs, these brooches cost around £13 each which I think again is completely reasonable for the great quality and craftsmanship you're getting. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>For this outfit, as well as showcasing my brooches I was also desperate to display my new Mary Blair trains skirt from my old favourites Pinupgirlclothing. This is easily one of my favourite items in my wardrobe and I cannot believe how long it's taken me to become a fan of the Jenny skirt! I've seen pinups from various forums rave about how magnificent these skirts are and seen the #JennyJanuary and #JennyJuly tags across websites such as Tumblr and Instagram and still not been convinced that this would work for me, in part due to the sheer volume I was concerned that the skirt would make me look much bigger than I am. I'm pleased to say however that I was happily mistaken! This skirt fits like a dream and the volume is perfect for prancing around the woods (for reference here I'm wearing my usual size of 2x which fits like a dream on my 36" waist).</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I'm also absolutely in love with the story behind this skirt- Mary Blair was an American Artist who worked for Disney back in the 1940s and 50s and was responsible for creating concept art for the original animated features of classic films such as Peter Pan and Alice in Wonderland. Moreover, Blair stuck her head up above the parapet using her drive to succeed in a male-oriented world of illustration and her love of unusual artistic elements to create truly unique and beautiful works of art - a true feminist hero!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Please accept my sincerest apologies at the lack of blog posts this month- things have been incredibly hectic for me as I've been co-organizing my local hometown's first ever LGBT pride event (which took place the other week and was a rousing success- but more on that later!) and amongst other things I've been preparing to start my Masters degree in Education Psychology (eep!)</b></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">But enough with the excuses! Today I'm talking about an amazing photoshoot that I did a couple of weeks ago in Edinburgh. Most people in the UK who are involved in the burlesque/pinup/vintage scene will have heard of the name Gary Crozier before. For those of you who haven't, he's an incredibly skilled photographer and digital artist that specializes in making people into "Broken Dolls" - beautiful images that are enhanced slightly and reminiscent of Margaret Keane's "big eyed waifs" with large eyes and doll-like features. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">I have had the pleasure of working with Gary on a number of occasions; when I was a young student living and working in Edinburgh I used to be employed as a makeup artist for the vintage boutique Miss Dixiebelle's where Gary often comes to shoot several times a year. Never quite gaining the confidence to venture in front of his camera, I instead made up the faces of beautiful women and watched in awe as they were transformed into Broken Dolls - something I have always wanted to experience for myself. (I actually did the lovely Joanne's makeup in the photograph you see above!)</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">Fast forward a few years to when I've got a little more disposable income, a lot more confidence and I finally decided the time had come- I was going to become one of Gary's Broken Dolls. I phoned up Miss Dixiebelle and spoke to the lovely Emma, paid a £30 deposit to book my slot and I was off! I began planning my outfits straight away, and packed a giant leopard print suitcase full of my favourite clothes. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">So, onto my hair and makeup; I came prepared to this shoot with a clear idea in my mind of what I wanted. My inspiration for this style was Beyonce circa "Dreamgirls" - one of my favourite films. Think huge waves of cascading curls with enough volume to lift off into space, a liberal application of atomic hold hairspray and a bright pop of colour. The lovely hair stylist Ariana set straight to work and left me with the big bouncy coiffure of my dreams, that ended up lasting two full days(!) </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">In terms of my makeup I wanted something bold. I'm a firm believer that my lips are my best feature and the gorgeous MUA Layla was more than happy to listen to what I wanted and create a dramatic style to suit both of my outfit plans (I of course had to have a costume change at some point throughout the day!) We ended up going for a deep purple hued red lipstick that worked fantastically for both ensembles with a dark smoky eye with a sharp cut crease and a liberal dose of liquid eyeliner. Being a trained makeup artist myself I often find it quite difficult to allow others free reign over my face but I needn't have worried- Layla was a consummate professional and put me right at ease. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">My first look for my Broken Dolls shoot was again slightly inspired by the movie Dreamgirls- I chose to wear a lovely new dress that had yet to receive it's first outing; the Voodoo Vixen Dress in green lame by my vintage repro favourites PinupgirlClothing (Sidenote, for a fantastic in-depth review of this dress please check out the lovely Stina's blog <a href="http://fatshionpeepshow.blogspot.co.uk/2015/05/pin-up-girl-clothing-voodoo-vixen-dress.html" target="_blank">Fatshion Peepshow</a>). This dress fits like an absolute dream, it hugs my curves in all the right places and is definitely a bit of a show stopper! For reference I'm wearing my usual size of 2X and it fits perfectly on my 5'7 size 18 frame.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">One of my favourite features of this dress is the unusual crossover bust detail, it's a natural cleavage enhancer and draws the eye right upwards and the shimmery effervescence of the lame is breathtaking- honestly I don't think my low quality phone photographs do this dress justice at all! Another favourite feature here is the asymmetric waterfall skirt - the kicked out pleats across one side of this dress give it a whole new dimension! Rather than being a simple wiggle dress, this dress is a true visual masterpiece and was the perfect choice for some bold Broken Doll photographs with Lux Interior by my side. </span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">If you've been following this blog for a while you'll probably remember me talking about my body positive journey and how I am often afraid to step outside my comfort zone- well this was no exception! Standing in a shop full of people in your bra and pants is no mean feat but I decided to push my boundaries and really go for it- I was looking to get some sultry and dark atmospheric shots and the outfit I'd chosen to shoot in was perfect.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">The underwear set that I decided to wear for my second photograph was a mixture of What Katie Did stockings, the sadly now discontinued Lulu Garter Belt and an old faithful Gossard Plunge Bra. I paired this with some show-stopping Pleaser Bordello high heels (link to purchase <a href="http://www.bananashoes.com/pleaser-bordello-teeze-04g-red-glitter-platfrom-shoes.html" target="_blank">here</a>) and I was ready to shoot! I chose to wear this lingerie set as I wanted to show off my tummy tattoo and it also has the added bonus of making me feeling incredibly sexy! I put any body hangups to the side and embraced my inner pinup fantasy.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I hope as always that this blog installation finds everyone in good spirits and enjoying themselves as we reach optimistically towards summer! In the nature of summer and having been recently blessed with a highly unexpected heatwave across central Scotland, I decided to make today's blog post a fun little outfit that's warm-weather friendly whilst still maintaining a strong visual impact. I've also chosen to feature a wonderful indie clothing brand hailing from my homeland of Scotland known as Abandon Ship Apparel (or ASA for short!) </b></span><br />
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<b style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Whilst I'm a fan of all of ASA's clothing, I have a particularly strong affinity for their's crop-tops & the "True Romance" print that I'm showcasing here is particularly beautiful. I love everything about this, the character design is powerful and the black and white palette creates a strong visual image. I feel that this works rather well with the black, white and red colour theme of this outfit- I'm usually one to stay away from limiting my colour choices but I feel that this just kind of works. I especially love the lustful couple placed here on my left boob! </b><br />
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<b><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Lastly, the shoes I'm wearing here are from TUK - I absolutely adore these. They're big, bold and beautiful- three of the most key aspects to my personal aesthetic. I've had these for a number of years but due to their sheer impracticality they don't often make it into my regular wardrobe rotation - something I may need to rectify! I'm also a huge fan of the she-devil pinup girl print of these shoes, it's particularly relevant to my interests and I think it ties in quite nicely to the tattoo-inspired print of the Abandon Ship crop-top; a little Sailor Jerry-style influence! </span></b><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Also, in other unrelated news I got a killer </b></span><b style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">new tattoo a couple of weeks ago - this is my little tribute to the bloodthirsty Audrey 2 plant from the amazing movie musical "Little Shop of Horrors" done by the fantastic Rizza Boo at Bath Street Tattoo Collective in Glasgow. I highly recommend Rizza - she also did my stomach tattoo in April of last year and her skill is really second to none; just look at those vibrant colours!</b></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I've recently discovered an affinity for a fantastic new shirt that I bought on a recent trip to London so decided to take some time to style it up into a fun rockabilly-inspired drape Wanda Woodward-esque ensemble and share it here with you lovely people. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This wee crop-top is an understated H&M bargain. It's slogan is emblazoned simply on the chest: Not Your Girl. I love everything about this! It's a simple message yet at the same time so powerful. It's a sassy little number that disseminates male ownership and gives a great middle finger to patriarchal values- something I apply to my everyday existence on a regular basis. To proclaim this through not only my voice but also my wardrobe makes me very happy indeed.</b></span><b style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </b></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I'm wearing this little shirt in a size large which is a great fit for my 36G bosom. Many people complain that H&M clothing comes up small, but I find their shirts and dresses that are made with a cotton-poly blend or have some degree of jersey stretch aren't an issue for me. I'm not the biggest fan of the UK high street fashion scene usually as I can often find it hard to find clothes that stand out and fit amazingly, so this was a very pleasant (and cheap- this top only cost £3.99!) surprise!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>I decided to pair this amazing little outfit with one of my favourite pieces of clothing of all time - my mum's vintage leather jacket. This jacket is from the mid- 1970's and has so many delightful little details - from the poppers on the wrists to the silver zigzag spikes decorating the front panels. The leather has also aged incredibly well and looks distressed whilst still retaining it's original shape. It's timeless and as a said earlier it makes me channel my inner Wanda Woodward from one of my favourite films of all time - Cry Baby - never a bad thing! </strong></span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia;">The vibe I was going for with this outfit was "badass bitch from hell" so the leather jacket was a truly welcome addition. I think the point gets across reasonably well.</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Also- can we take a minute to appreciate just how good this skirt looks?! Dogtooth has to be one of my all-time favourite prints, regardless of when it's in or out of style. Despite being a bit of a colour queen I have a secret affection for monochrome patterns and this contrast panel skirt is a fantastic example of how this trend can work for a variety of body types. I love the way that it hugs my curves and that cheeky wee slit up the thigh is the perfect length for showing off my Elvis tattoo! </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The skirt is an old Florence and Fred at Tesco number in a size 16. It's incredibly stretchy but has a hidden leather panel to keep the waist nipped in. I thought this went particularly well with the leather jacket and crop-top combo and whilst i'm still getting over my fear of fitted clothes, i'm definitely getting bolder with my fashion choices and welcoming the bodycon into my life! </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>A little black belt to nip in my waist was the final touch - I love a trusty wide fit waist belt and they are my go-to item to accentuate my waist instantly and hug my curves. This one is a size M/L and is from New Look and does the job rather well- it doesn't distract from the overall look and the touch of silver ties nicely into the metal detailing on my leather jacket. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Hello beautiful people! I hope today's blog post finds you all well and enjoying yourselves as we peruse nicely into the summer months that will hopefully bless us with warm weather and lots of sunny days (keep in mind I'm Scottish- so this may be <i>slightly</i> optimistic on my part!)</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b> Please accept my sincerest apologies in the delay in writing this blog post- I was away in London last week and have been busy making preparations for my move into Glasgow come September time so I've been chasing my tail for the past week and a half. Luckily though I do have plenty to share with you so please keep your eyes peeled - today's post is all about something very near and dear to my heart- body positivity. I'll also be pulling the body positivity theme into an outfit of the day post featuring a stunning new frock from vintage reproduction favourites <a href="https://www.collectif.co.uk/" target="_blank">Collectif</a>. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Since discovering the world of tumblr back in 2011 I have been strongly involved in the body positive movement online. Discovering that there was a whole world out there for women to reclaim their identity and feel beautiful regardless of what societal standards and confines of beauty dictated was completely mind boggling to my not-so-little 19 year old self and to be honest couldn't have come at a better time. Full of anxieties and crippling self-doubt, I welcomed these powerful, beautiful women with bodies of all shapes and sizes into my life with open arms. Women with big bellies, small boobs, freckles, spots, tattoos, piercings, women of colour, trans-women, tall women, chubby women... each and every one of them gorgeous in their own way. Following blogs such as the <a href="http://bodyconfidencerevolution.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Body Confidence Revolution</a> and <a href="http://chubby-bunnies.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Chubby Bunnies </a> helped me to normalize not only my own body, but the bodies of all of my fellow women. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Enter 2015. As I mentioned at the beginning of this post I've recently been spending a little bit of time down in London and whilst on my travels I came across a vintage Valhalla - a mecca of all things bright, beautiful and oh-so my style - the Collectif Spitalfields store. I have previously visited the Brighton, Covent Garden and Camden Collectif stores but had never ventured across to this little gem nestled in the middle of Shoreditch before. I've spoken widely about my love of Collectif many a time, however this shopping trip happened to hold something very special for me. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>After perusing the rails of gorgeous Spring/Summer 2015 wear - my good friend Kirsten pulled out a dress that had taken her eye. This dress was absolutely breathtaking but most definitely outwith my regular comfort zone. Not only was the dress black (a colour I am almost never seen in) but it was a .... <i>wiggle dress</i>. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Now, for a little bit of context I dress pretty much exclusively in swing dresses or swing skirts. I don't even own a pair of jeans or trousers! For as long as I can recall I've always felt more comfortable wearing a big floaty skirt with a petticoat or two underneath whilst the notion of wiggle dresses have always instilled a mild panic in me. As much as I consider myself a body positive activist and as much as I try to embody a positive self-view, I too still struggle with insecurities. One area of my body I've not been so comfortable with in the past is my stomach, which is the overarching factor in my wiggle dress fear. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I also added a lovely little hair flower from my new favourite company ever Alternate Normality - this little gem lovingly referred to as the "tiki nights" flower features an assortment of brightly coloured flowers with a sweet tropical bird perched oh so gingerly on top. It has a crocodile back clip for easy hair placement and makes such a fun and whimsical addition to this outfit! I'd definitely recommend checking out Alternate Normality either via their online store or over on Instagram- they stock a wide variety of pinup style hair flowers and at incredibly reasonable prices (this lovely little flower was an absolute steal at only £8!) </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>My final touches to this outfit were understated (not a word I use regarding myself very often!)- nude tights and plain black ballet pumps. I decided to keep this fairly simple and let the curves do the talking. This outfit has definitely pushed me outside of my comfort zone, but I'm absolutely loving it! I'm more ready than ever to move onto the wiggle dress way of life and continue being a body positive warrior - perceived flaws and all!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>After speaking with my beautiful fellow blogger <a href="http://www.horrorkitschbitch.com/" target="_blank">Kobi Jae </a> over facebook, she told me all about an exciting new collective of queens that go by the name <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/alternativecurves/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Alternative Curves</a>. Alternative Curves are an international group of bloggers who all embrace their personal style and share this with one another in the form of monthly outfit challenges. This sounded right up my street as I love finding outfit inspiration from a wide variety of places, and I was sold as soon as I heard the title of May's challenge: "Cult Movie". </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>As I'm sure many of you can guess (I'm certain that I've mentioned it enough times!) I am an absolute movie geek. My penchant lies primarily with all things horror and gore but I also have a special place in my heart for movie musicals and <i>anything</i> by John Waters - they are without a doubt my ultimate guilty pleasure! The characters... the colours... the filth- what's not to love?!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This "Cult Movie" challenge got my head spinning immediately with ideas - the Red dress from the Tommy Wiseau underground sensation "The Room"? Some edgy goth style a-la Nancy from "The Craft"? So many options, so little time! Eventually I settled on the decision to emulate my ultimate style role model from my favourite film of all time- Tracy Turnblad from John Waters' classic 1988 "Hairspray". </b></span></div>
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<b style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This particular dress is inspired by Ricki Lake in the "Miss Auto Show" scene of Hairspray where she responds to the claim "She's got roaches in her hair!" made by arch-rival Amber Von Tussel by wearing a dress covered in cockroaches and leading a dance to the novelty song "The Bug" by Jerry Dallman and the Knightcaps. This iconic scene is one of my personal favourites and I'm so glad that this dress has been recreated for the masses!</b></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Hello once again lovelies! </b></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Hope you're all feeling fabulous and being kind to yourselves; as I've mentioned over on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/IvoryLovelustModel?fref=ts" target="_blank">facebook page</a> this week (11th - 17th May) is mental health awareness week in the UK. This means a great opportunity for plenty of self-care, mindfulness and looking after number one- yourself! One of my favourite forms of self care when i'm feeling blue is pampering. This can take many forms: whether it's a long soak in a Lush bubble bath, painting my nails, taking some empowering selfies or simply doing a bit of retail therapy. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I've been a big lover of vintage ever since I was in my early teens. My first vintage clothing experience is one that will stay with me for the foreseeable- I was 15 and searching in Edinburgh for something fun to wear. I'd been looking all day and hadn't found ANYTHING to take my fancy; I was despondent but driven to find a magical garment to transform me into a queen (can you tell I've always had a flair for the dramatic?!) Finally, after hours of traipsing my poor mum around the high street there it was! In a box hidden deep at the back of a little Miss Selfridge shop hosting a vintage collection: The dress. Not just any dress, but the vintage dress of my dreams. Layers of peach and duck-egg blue tulle, internal corseting, floral print with delicate straps, a soft sweetheart neckline and the lightest of ruffles to accentuate the neckline. It was perfection, and as it transpired was also an absolute steal at only £25! That dress was the start of a life long love affair with vintage clothes and accessories which is exactly what I want to discuss today. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Despair not however! I am here to tell you that there <i>are</i> options out there for you big and beautiful ladies. They might require a little extra sleuthing or thinking creatively about your clothing but you should not give up. Vintage should be accessible to everyone and my five little handy tips and tricks should help to make you realize that vintage clothing can work for <u>you.</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Tip number 1: Try things on! I honestly cannot emphasize this point enough to all of you beautiful voluptuous ladies out there. Vintage sizing is in itself a bit of a mystery; From personal experience I have personally been able to fit into vintage clothes marked from a size 12 (which I am most definitely not) up to a size 20. In short, vintage sizing is <i>all over the place</i>. If you see something beautiful at a vintage fair but it's marked as a size 16 when you're closer to a 20 - try it on! If you see a lovely blouse but it doesn't look like it'll contain your ample bosom- try it on! If you see anything at all that you fall in love with- try it on! Try it on, try it on, try it on!! You'll never know how an item looks on your body until you physically put it on and see yourself in it. Vintage clothes often don't look all that spectacular when on the hanger, but once on the body they transform and are brought to life which can be quite a magical thing to see! </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I can't count the amount of times that this has happened to me - most often when I put something down hoping to return to it later or spend time swithering over if it's worth the financial investment. Let me tell you - it is! There are few things more annoying that vintage regret and if you find a beautiful piece of clothing that fits you well and is one of a kind you should take the plunge and make that purchase!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>At the time of writing, Lady Voluptuous has 5 key styles of dress as well as a lovely circle skirt, available in a wide variety of prints and block colours, each equally as stunning as the last. These are the Medusa, the Phoebe, the Lyra, the Bellatrix and my personal favourite, the Cosette. You can check these all out at the following link <a href="http://ladyvlondon.com/LadyVoluptuous/" target="_blank">here</a>.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I was incredibly grateful (and slightly awed) when Georgina approached me and offered to send me one of her newest designs. After a great deal of umm-ing and aah-ing over her gorgeous behind the scenes photographs, I decided upon the beautiful Cosette dress; a sleeved swing dress with demure (yet still decidedly sexy!) wrap-over bust. I chose the red rose on lilac fabric as I thought this was a unique colour combination that I was keen to try. I don't own any lilac clothes and was slightly concerned that the pale pastel colour wouldn't suit my complexion, but I needn't have been worried at all - in fact, this is quite truthfully one of my new favourite outfits of all time!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b> Once it arrived and i'd gushed over the amazing quality of this lovely frock, I found the fit of the Cosette dress to be fairly generous. According to the size chart I should have been in between the sizes 18 & 20, however going by Georgina's instruction I went for the size 18. For reference, my measurements are bust 46" waist 37" and the measurements of the Cosette dress in a size 18 were bust 43" waist 36". As you can see I don't quite match up with these at all, but this dress is generously cut (I could have got away with the size 16) so i'd recommend sizing down when ordering. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The attention to detail on the hem of this dress, as well as the collar and cuffs is also second to none. The stitching is magnificent and really makes the garment feel expensive, although with a £50 price tag I find this dress to be a bit of a steal! </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>The only thing I could possibly fault this dress on is that the side-zip fastening feels a little flimsy. The dress itself is exquisitely made with a lovely high quality fabric (cotton sateen) bu I feel as though the zip may not live up to the general wear and tear i'll have getting this dress on myself. I certainly wouldn't let that deter you from purchasing however, as zips are easily replaced yet gorgeous plus size frocks unfortunately don't come around that often.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Shoes: <a href="http://www.bhs.co.uk/en/bhuk/product/red-classic-ribbon-court-shoes-4024091?cmpid=ppc_pla_UK&istCompanyId=0cc75caf-8eca-49cd-95bb-9badff7d97d9&istItemId=pitwxrtqw&istBid=tztx&_$ja=cgid:14453490256|tsid:61460|cid:320430376|lid:74297942776|nw:g|crid:57223185736|rnd:13189810378205434889|dvc:c|adp:1o1|bku:1" target="_blank">BHS</a> </b></span><br />
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<b style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I always think it's important to showcase an outfit/dress/ensemble in as many ways as possible, and so here are some more beautiful bloggers sharing their Cosette dress reviews for your perusal, as you can see they are resoundingly well received - click on the links for direct access! </b><br />
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<a href="http://www.ucantwearthat.com/2015/02/the-beautiful-cosette.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>U Can't Wear That</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://archedeyebrow.com/2015/02/23/channel-orange/" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Arched Eyebrow</b></span></a><br />
<a href="http://lollylikesfatshion.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/the-lady-is-voluptuous-cosette.html?zx=50f5360ef431060f" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Lolly Likes Fatshion</b></span></a><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>That about wraps (haha, see what I did there?!) it up from me for this post - next time on the blog I'll be sharing my vintage shopping tips for plus size darlings and how to avoid falling into a polyester nightmare, inspired by a recent shopping trip to Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair in Edinburgh. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Until next time sweethearts!</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Once again hoping that this post sees you all well! </b></span><br />
<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This is the follow up to my original post about springtime florals, which if you're interested in you can find <a href="http://www.lovelustloves.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/springtime-florals-part-one.html" target="_blank">here</a>. This post features more heavily on another of my wardrobe staples and springtime fashion loves, the inimitable Grace dress from Vivien of Holloway in the enchanting "Wild Rose Cerise" print. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>For those who don't know, Vivien of Holloway is a vintage reproduction company based in London, England and has been gracing the pinup and vintage scenes in the UK and beyond officially since 2000. In 2009 they moved premises from a little shop above a mechanic in Camden to a much larger boutique space in Holloway Road and the brand really took off - being worn by the likes of Imelda May, Kelly Brook, Nigella Lawson and my ultimate lady crush - Paloma Faith. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Vivien of Holloway have really carved a name for themselves and have now become synonymous with 50s glamour, with circle skirts, wiggle dresses, swing dresses and evening gowns aplenty - they have something for everyone whether you're a Betty, a Peggy or a Joan. Many of the dresses that VoH stock on their website are staples in the wardrobes of many a vintage loving girl, but one dress in particular has really managed to capture my heart- the appropriately named Grace dress.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I've mentioned the inimitable Grace dress once before, on my post all about the Miss Scottish Pinup Pageant which you can read <a href="http://www.lovelustloves.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/the-scottish-tattoo-convention-miss.html" target="_blank">here</a>, but I really cannot convey just how wonderful this dress really is. When I find a dress that i'm in love with, I have a tendency to go a little overboard and bulk buy that dress in as many colours and prints as I can (case in point, the Delores Doll dress from Collectif featured on my last blog post) and this little beauty is no exception. I not only have the Grace dress in Wild Cerese Print as seen here, but also in a delightful red and white "sweetheart" print that features hundreds of tiny hearts and in a more demure black lace print that I wore to my University graduation back in 2013. </b></span><br />
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<b style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This dress was perfect for my "Springtime florals" photoshoot with the wonderful Michala Oborna, as mentioned in my previous post. The bright colours really popped against the serene Arthur's Seat background and really convey the beauty of spring. The floral print isn't too overpowering and ultimately adds, not distracts from the amazing elements of the Grace dress. </b></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Stay tuned as in my next post i'll be reviewing a very special dress by a very special lady, the Lady Volup "Cosette" dress by Georgina of Fuller Figure Fuller Bust fame. I hope you've enjoyed my foray into the Springtime Florals, let me know what you think in the comments!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Lovelustloves x0</b></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02688797320563615741noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2905449234827525032.post-70920087391145948502015-04-30T10:57:00.000-07:002015-05-02T09:31:49.898-07:00Springtime florals part one<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Hello my loves! </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>This apparent fascination with all things floral print has stayed with me into adulthood, and most recently has manifested itself into my love of UK-based vintage reproduction giants <a href="https://www.collectif.co.uk/" target="_blank">Collectif Clothing</a>. Collectif have made themselves known in both the pinup and plus size clothing community by standing out with strong prints, impeccably cut clothing and high-end tailoring with an affordable pricetag. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I shot these images with the wonderful Michala Oborna, of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Michala-Oborna-Photography/122309427897766?fref=ts" target="_blank">Michala Oborna Photography</a> up the historical point of Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh. The Scottish Gorse bushes provided the perfect backdrop to offset the bright yellow florals of the Delores Doll Summer Bouquet dress and as you can see, the cloudless blue sky provided a lovely contrast. </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I have shot with Michala previously several years ago when I was a member of a burlesque troupe and modeled for a pinup company in Edinburgh and can confirm that years later, she is still every bit as fun, professional and sweet as ever. Michala gives fantastic instruction - she is direct yet overwhelmingly positive which ultimately led to a wonderfully fun photoshoot that yielded some great results! If you're Edinburgh based (or Central Scotland based for that matter) and are looking for a talented photographer then you need look no further. Michala can be reached via her facebook page linked above and I guarantee that you'll enjoy every minute of your photoshoot experience with her.</b></span> </div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Dress: <a href="https://www.collectif.co.uk/floral-dolores-doll-summer-bouquet-print-dress-p-css130815b-c-yellow.html" target="_blank">Collectif</a> </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Flower Crown: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/byfrankii" target="_blank">Etsy</a> </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Stockings: <a href="http://www.whatkatiedid.com/en_gb/product/844/retro_seamed_stockings" target="_blank">What Katie Did</a></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>I hope that you've enjoyed my little springtime styling. Keep an eye out for the next installment of my springtime florals update, where i'll be sharing an absolutely breathtaking gown by vintage reproduction faves <a href="http://www.vivienofholloway.com/" target="_blank">Vivien of Holloway</a>. </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Until next time my darlings, </b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><b>Lovelustloves xO</b></span></div>
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