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#Plus40Fabulous January Edition – Fashion Icons of our Childhood

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Welcome to this month’s theme, which was picked by Lee who said:

“How about we talk about how our teens/childhood influence our choices in clothes and things today.”

I was born in the mid 70’s, so really the 80’s is my time when I started to really know my own mind when it came to fashion.  I can particularly recall my 9th birthday (’83) and I was having a party.  I went shopping for an outfit with my Mum and Nan, and found some amazing trousers similar to those worn by Oliver Newton John as Sandy at the end of Grease…. Needless to say, I didn’t actually get them, and ended up resembling ONJ as the earlier Sandy in a pink & white gingham ensemble instead.

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Since then, and in recent years I have most definitely experimented more in my fashion, and gone with what I like, and at times have started to resemble the closing scene Sandy on occasion….

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I was also partial to a good old movie, still am, and some more fashion icons I try to incorporate into my wardrobe are the likes of Doris Day, Ginger Rogers and of course Audrey Hepburn.

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Classic lines which never go out of fashion, no matter the era!

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But as well as all of this ultra-retro fashion, I am still an 80’s girl at heart, and although I don’t wear the neon now, and don’t have the big hair, Andie Walsh from Pretty Pink is never far from my heart, and a little bit of quirky often makes an appearance.

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So who from your childhood inspires your clothing choices today?

Be sure to check out the other bevvy of beauties taking part in this awesome challenge!

Stay tuned for some more #Plus40Fabulous posts!

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S x

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Survival Tips : The Office Christmas Party – Ft George at Asda*

It’ all a bit Chrimbo overload here at Plus Size Proud HQ, and I am sorry about that (#sorrynotsorry), and today I want to talk to you about surviving the good old office party!

I changed companies back in January, so I haven’t experienced the Office Party here as yet, but it is on a Thursday lunchtime, with the option to go on partying after….  So, here are my tips, take note (or not) as you wish:

  1. Only stay for lunch and DON’T go partying into the evening….
  2. IF, you do decide to go partying into the evening, make sure you turn in for work on the Friday morning…. or
  3. Book Friday off as holiday! You are no good to anyone if you are too hungover, and you would be better off sleeping it off
  4. Again, if you are staying for the after party, make sure you have a lift home sorted, or book a room at the venue if possible, or close by…. I think the reasons for this are obvious
  5. Keep the tipple to a minimum, or pace yourself, I am going to have to drive at some point, so will not be partaking in any alcoholic beverage… but if you are, maybe have a glass or two of water on standby to avoid over indulgence!
  6. Due to not being able to take part in any drinking games, make up for it on the food front! You know you want to, and you deserve it.
  7. Being the sober one, try keeping tabs on your work buddies to make sure they don’t do anything they may later regret!
  8. Definitely no talking shop! Keep the chat light-hearted and non-work related…. All work and no play makes Sarah a dull lunch companion!
  9. Avoid the mistletoe at all costs!  Again, probably an obvious one.
  10. And finally….. DRESS TO THE NINES!!!!

George @ Asda very kindly offered to kit me out for my Christmas Party, and here is what I shall be wearing on the big day….

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Jumpsuit
Sequin Jacket
Handbag

I am so pleased with my choices.  With the exception of the jumpsuit needing to be shortened in the leg (story of my life), a size 24 is spot on and true to size.  The detail is lovely, and I think it looks really classy, and I would love to see more plus size ladies giving them a go, as since I bit the bullet and tried I think they look amazing in the larger of us.

You cannot beat a bit of bling for a party, and this jacket is no exception!  Again, in a size 24 and very true to size.  Highly recommended.  the handbag just finishes the look off perfectly.

All still available online, although the jacket appears to be sold out in the larger sizes – check out your local store, and at extremely reasonable prices, so there is no need to take a second mortgage to look good at your up and coming festivities!

I know that Kathryn from MissKathryn’s MissTakes is also taking part in this campaign and also chose this jacket, so make sure to stop by and see how she styled it!

Will you be taking my advice for your Office Party or throwing all caution to the wind???

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S x

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Step into Christmas Part 2….. Ft Curv’i’licious Clothing *

Hey there Peeps!

These Christmas print swing dresses are all over the place, you will have seen I have already been lucky enough to be sent one to review, but I now have some more, and this is number two of three I have coming up on the blog over the next few days!

It is great to find so many retailers now catering for the larger ladies, it gives us much more variety, we don’t need to stress out if items end up being out of stock as now there is more likely to be another round the corner who can hopefully help.

Today I am showcasing Curv’i’licious Clothing, and this awesome Reindeer Swing Dress…. I am a little bit in love with this one (and all my Chrimbo frocks).

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(Excuse the hair and lack of make-up, I had been rained on!)

I am wearing a size 22, and it is very generous, so feel free in this one to size down if you prefer a more fitted look to the top half.  Material is jersey, and very very comfortable.  I cannot actually find this listed on their website as yet (there are lots of other lovely bits on there though), but I know they are being promoted on their Facebook page (here), and you can drop them a message and they will respond promptly, the team are lovely!

I cannot wait to get into all this Christmas clothing I am stocking up ready for 1st December, although I am sure that some of it will get worn before the end of November!!!!

I have to thank my friend Sonya for taking this photo for me at her house at the weekend as the weather was abysmal so we were stuck in doors, but we had a great day with the kiddies anyway and didn’t let the weather spoil it for us.

Have you got your Chrimbo frock(s) ordered yet?  I have another post coming up soon, so keep your peepers peeled!

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S x

UPDATE: If you mention me via an FB message to Curv’i’licious you can bag yourself a 10% discount on your order!

* Item gifted for review, but all comments are honest and my own.

 

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Plus 40 Fabulous – An Introduction

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I am plus size, over 40 and pretty goddamn fabulous, if you ask me!  There are many of us out there, over that dreaded age threshold, where you are expected to fade to beige and disappear into the background because we are now deemed past our sell by date….. But there are also many of us who will refuse to do any of this, me included if you hadn’t already noticed, and we should not be dismissed, and pushed aside.  This is why my lovely friends Leah and Mookie came up with this amazing group/hashtag so we can show you how fabulous you can be, even if we are over 40!

I haven’t always been this confident, I haven’t always had the confidence to try different ways to dress…..

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Hiding in black and a big floaty scarf!

But thanks to finding plus size blogs as I entered my 40th year, having since started my own, and made some of the best friends ever, I can say I have pulled myself back from the depths of beige, and have never and will never look back!

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Just a few outfits I’ve thrown together recently…..

There will be monthly blog challenges for the bloggers amongst us, but also make sure to check out the hastag #Plus40Fabuous on all the usual social media platforms for those who are also part of this amazing group but don’t have a blog, I’ve also been using this hashtag for my outfit posts on Instagram!

Below is a list of those that have already signed up to this awesomeness, but I know there will be more joining soon!  Check out their posts as they put it far more eloquently than me…..

Stay tuned for some more #Plus40Fabulous posts!

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S x