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A strong AW16 trend that cannot go unnoticed is the pleated skirt. If you haven't seen them online/instore/on your bestie or all over your Instagram newsfeed; then where the hell have you been? I find that these skirts are so  easy to dress up or down. They are really versatile and if you haven't invested in one, I suggest you give one a go; I don't think you'll be disappointed! The most common way I have seen these skirts styled is with a pair of flats, brogues or even trainers work and worn with a classic, round neck jumper. It's such a simple, chic look and one that I think I will be channeling come Christmas Day! If you want to vamp up the pleated skirt and wear it to the office during the day and then to the Christmas party in the evening then simply glam up the footwear and accessories! It's as simple as that.  If you like a heel, go for it but to be honest... if there's a free bar to hand, sometimes flats are better anyway! These skirts suit ankle bo...

I have a question for you all.  Would you trade your beloved, all black outfit for an entirely white/cream ensemble? If the answer is yes; I have a look that might help inspire you to do exactly that this winter. We shouldn't just keep white clothes for those hot, summer days. It is a colour that can look extremely classy no matter the time of year and as a plus size girl; it's about time we embraced this colour. In my opinion, all white/cream outfits look clean, crisp and they have a sort of luxurious vibe about them. I spoke about my love of monochromatic outfits in a previous post ( here ) and I am totally here for this really cool, yet casual look.  How to wear all white In regards to style tips, it's pretty simple. If you spot a white item you like, buy it. Build the outfit around that one item. I started with my old ASOS Curve coat which I have worn to death since buying it last year. I then bought the bag whilst browsing online. A few weeks later I was gifted the Co...

Every Christmas my dear Mummy (*waves hello*, Mummy I know you're reading this) sends me a candle as a pre-Christmas treat. I always decorate my lounge with a few festive bits and bobs and it wouldn't be the same without a Christmassy candle burning in the background. I honestly used to severely dislike candles. I thought they were a waste of money and was always secretly disappointed if someone gave one to me as a present. I am now 30 years old and have an entire cupboard in my lounge dedicated to them. Oh how times change! This year Mum sent me a beautiful Winter Botanical Pilar Candle and I can confirm...it smells delightful! As a self acclaimed candle connoisseur I thought I'd put together a little post of my top 5 festive candles for all budgets.  1. Winter Botanical Pilar Candle - The White Company, £26.00 A spicy scent with cinnamon, cloves and oranges fills your house instantly. I will forever love the fact The White Company include actual fruit/cinnamon pieces in...

For me, pinstripes used to be synonymous with fuddy duddy suits, the natural choice for mobsters and a favourite for Hollywood actors such as Clark Gable. I never, ever saw the appeal of this fabric and I sure as hell didn't think I'd ever wear it. Fast forward to 2016 and low and behold, thanks to the cyclical ways of fashion; pinstripes have been resurrected and they are once again, super cool. I can always guarantee that Elvi will feed me with stand out, fashionable pieces and yet again they have nailed it with this Pinstripe Jacket and Culotte co-ord. I recently had to style myself for a magazine shoot (which will be released in January) and thanks to Elvi, who sent me a gigantic box of their transitional pieces; I looked incredible on the shoot! I wore this pinstripe co-ord and I can't get over how brilliant it is. This, this is the type of fashionable stuff I have wanted to wear for so  long. I just can't thank Elvi enough for pushing things forward and providi...

I can feel my style evolving guys!  For the last few years I have been stalking a few style influencers such as Courtney Rose Butler , Alicia Roddy , Alexandra Douby and even male influencers like my friend Charley Van Purpz . For as long as I've followed them, I have really admired their sense of style. I love how they mix fabrics/shades, combine feminine and masculine shapes, the way they combine colours to create monochromatic outfits and the way they style certain pieces in unexpected ways. You should check them all out on Instagram; I love their pages.  I have long thought "I wish I could dress more like them" . I know what you're thinking, you're thinking "But Danie, you can dress how ever you like" BUT  if the types of pieces these people wear aren't available for my size body; how am I ever going to emulate their style? You can make do with what you have but I'm fed up of doing that. I want what everyone else has and I want to be able t...