Going Out

I don't get to go on nights out very often which is one of the perils of being a single mum with no family back up available. So my wardrobe consists mainly of comfy mummy clothes for the school run and a few smarter bits and pieces. Anyway I have a night out in a few weeks time. Nothing too fancy. Its an awards night for my youngest's swimming club. Its in a pub function room but she's getting an award so I want to look nice

.I've trawled round the shops but either the outfits are not in my size (cough Topshop) or are just too young looking (cough New Look). The other category that i found was the outfit in outlandish prints. I don't know why some stores think that if you are a larger size then you automatically want to dress in a bright print. That doesn't disguise your size, you need something in a good flattering cut for your shape.

This is why I ended up at Evans again and this is what I got.

I would have preferred a v neck for the top but the scoop neckline isn't too high so hopefully my bust won't look too matronly! The leggings are velvet so look a little dressier than ordinary ones. I have some glittery silver earrings and will probably wear my hair up. I liked that fact that it's quite a versatile outfit. I have lots of tops that i could wear with the leggings and a velvet skirt that will go perfectly with the top. I have a limited budget so I need clothes that i can wear more than once.

I've talked before about liking designer accessories so i thought I'd share one of my favourites with you today.

This is my Marc Jacobs bag. I love it! It goes with everything, is roomy enough to fit lots in and is super strong!

I'm going to finish with today's outfit which basically didn't have much thought go into it. I've got a stinking cold and haven't done any ironing. So I rummaged in the wardrobe and found this. I had forgot I had it so it was a bonus. It was a little creased but the best that I could manage today!

Bye for now

Riki

Peter Pan and big boobs

I've been reading Look magazine today and now I'm depressed. Look has a feature every week called High Street Hottest which I normally love. It takes you through their favourite things in the High Street each week and sometimes includes stores like Evans, Primark and New Look. The thing that had depressed me this week is that everything I like the look of and that is in my price range has a high neckline. Now I know that Peter Pan collars are still a trend, thanks Caroline Flack!, but if you have big boobs then they are really unflattering and will just make your chest look even more enormous. I try and stick to v necks or low rounded necklines so won't even look for any of these items in the shops.

Also, I know it's Autumn but the shades seem to be so muted and dull this year. Roll on summer when we'll all be dressed in citrus orange according to Donatella Versace.

One thing that did catch my eye in Look magazine was the pink Uggs which have been specially launched for  Breast Cancer Awareness month. They are gorgeous but as I can't afford normal Uggs, these will just have to stay on my wish list.

I did try and adopt one current trend in my outfit today. Colour blocking.
I hoped that the darker area in the middle would have a slimming effect. Not quite sure if it worked or not but it's comfy and cosy on a cold day.






Bye for now

Riki

My fashion loves

I love fashion, I always have done. As a kid, we had hardly any money but my mum would order from her catalogue. I remember flicking through the pages and picking out the outfits that I wished we could afford.

When I started work, my office was near Oxford Circus and I discovered Topshop. I'd spend virtually all my month's pay there in the first week of each month. Then as my pay went up, I'd save for designer bits and  pieces, a Gucci bag and a Dior clutch purse. Things changed when i got married and had kids, they got the nice outfits and I dressed in "mummy" clothes. It was worse when I became a single mum. Things got pretty stressful and I put on a lot of weight and hid in shapeless clothes. Now I'm trying to put an end to that and rediscover myself. I've accepted that I will never be a size eight and although I'm trying to lose weight, I'll always be curvy but I want to see how I can use and adapt fashion trends and styles to suit me and that what I want to share with you.

This is who I'd like to look like:

Whereas at the moment I look a bit more like this:-

But I'm working on it! So hopefully imagination and some fashion inspiration will help me overcome a restricted budget and a few bulges!

Today has been a slobby day at home. It's cold and rainy so I went for comfort, But even comfort can be stylish. The jumper is from River Island. It looks good but still hides my problem area - my tummy.

Will post again soon. Bye for now

Riki xxx