Perfect Partywear at M&S

08th December 2013

Recently Marks and Spencer got in touch with me asking if I’d like to collaborate on a partywear solutions feature involving real women and real shapes.

The idea was to choose a party dress and piece of lingerie or shapewear to suit your body type and requirements for a party outfit. I was so up for this and decided to use my height and lack of boobs to be the focus of the post.

Dress c/o Marks and Spencer

Shoes: Matalan

Cat Ears: Topshop

Owl: Primark

The dress is actually part of the “drop a dress size” range which wasn’t really my intention. I did want a streamlined shape from the dress though so the supportive features helped. What I really liked was the length. As a tall girl it’s nice to be able to pull off something that sits on the knee without looking stumpy. Of course I could have gone for a maxi dress, but I’ve had one too many incidents of falling over the hem of those!

For the lingerie part of my outfit I chose this push up bra although it hasn’t given a dramatic effect because there wasn’t much there to start with. It has given a subtle lift to my assets though and stopped the neckline of the dress gaping.

Flat shoes were a no brainer for this outfit right now due to what’s going on with my body but if heels had been an option it would have been these sparklers from Sarenza just to finish the look off. Thankfully one of the benefits of height is that you can get away with party flats without it destroying the effect of the dress.

A huge thank you to M&S for the dress and bra. I may not be partying this season but the dress is a classic and one I envisage wearing time and time again, and I’m sure as I put on the remaining weight I want to gain the push up bra will come in to it’s own. It has the added benefit of being a multiway bra so will go under countless outfits.

This was a really fun project to take part in and I may not have gone for the most exciting of options but it certainly worked well for me as I felt confident and happy- that’s what matters most when going out right? Comfort and confidence. That’s the key to a good night!

What are your party staples? What styles suit your shape best?

xxx

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Sarenza Sunday- another Sarenza Stunner

01st December 2013

So last week my Sarenza Sunday post featured a gorgeous pair of heels under the Sarenza brand and this week it’s more of the same.

Except not the same, of course.

These beauties are just beautiful and have a lovely height heel for dancing, or would be a fun way to jazz up office attire. They cost £92.70, the same as all of the styles under the brand and there seem to be new styles popping up all the time. The capsule collection is linked with Sarenza’s high heel destination which includes a fun video on choosing and walking in heels, NYE inspiration and a facebook giveaway.

xxx

P.S. Happy December 1st! Chocolate for breakfast month is here!

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Sarenza Sunday- by Sarenza

24th November 2013

After stocking so many fabulous brands for what feels like forever I was delighted to see on my most recent browse on Sarenza that they’ve started to launch some shoes under their own name.

I’ve straight away gone and fallen for the Jemerced design (£92.70). How fierce would these look with a LBD or a metallic skirt and black party top at all those upcoming festive dos?

There are currently five styles online but I have everything crossed for more. Nice work Sarenza, nice work.

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Sarenza Sunday- spaced out silver

17th November 2013

I can’t really explain what has made me so attracted to these brogues by Shellys London, there is something quite alluring about them and they make me think of a sort of space age style too with their holographic silver colour.

Not only would these be fantastic for day, with just about anything and everything I think they would be a great alternative for heels on a night out with a black prom dress or ankle length suit trousers and a blazer.

Maybe it’s the pain meds talking (thanks sciatica, again) or maybe I really do have questionable taste but I’m in love and I refuse to be ashamed of it.

Also, I think it’s only fair to mention that Sarenza have some pretty fantastic offers on right now with a mid-season sale…don’t blame me if you go broke. I’m trying my hardest to resist adding to my already overflowing collection of shoes!

xxx

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