Curvy Con 2016

Hello there,

Last Saturday I took myself off up to London to see what was happening at Curvy Con 2016.

The event this year was in Hackney, an area I didn't know very well at all. I had plans to get there nice and early to find my way around but roadworks, and a last minute diversion to Notting Hill to see a man about some smurfs kind of scuppered that plan (yes - I did say smurfs...).

The event was held in St John in Hackney, a church being given a 2nd lease of life by hosting events such as this.

A selection of some of the exhibitors.

The best part of any event is catching up with friends and meeting new people. The lovely Rosie from A Rose Like This Designs had her own stall and an amazing catwalk. Her designs are gorgeous and she deserves so much success as she's just lovely.

Nicky Rockets t-shirts were there too and their table was a real gathering point for bloggers to stop and chat.

Why didn't I get a unicorn t-shirt?!!! I think I definitely need one soon.

These photos are my favourite of the whole day. Look at the little girls watching and see how much positivity they're seeing right in front of them - beautiful.

And finally - what did I wear? Well, it wouldn't be me without going a whole day without taking an outfit photo. So you'll have to wait for another post to find that out (I know - bad blogger...)

Were you at Curvy Con and are you planning on going to any other events this year?

Thanks for reading

Cathy

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OOTD - & a Simply Be logo t-shirt kind of day

Hello there,

Another OOTD for you. This was a lovely sunny day and I was wearing my favourite type of outfit - t-shirt and jeans. So we went a bit mad and took loads of piccies.

It was the first time this year the weather had been good enough to venture out onto the side garden and despite the grass being ankle height, it made a lovely change to have a different place to take blog photos (btw - the grass is knee height now - I'm losing the neighbours cats in it...send help...).

T-shirt - Simply Be, size 22 (last year)
Cardigan - Asda, size 18
Jeans - Marks and Spencer, size 22

Shoes - Primark (last year)

I've been in love with this bag from Dorothy Perkins lately. It's a like a little tardis and the amount you fit in is amazing. I'll probably swap it over soon for a more summery colour, but in the meantime, it's a firm favourite.

And to top of the whole look - a pair of robot earrings from Claire's Accessories - obviously.

Hope you liked this look and thanks for reading

Cathy
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OOTD - a bright red shirt to brighten up an evening

Hello there,

Another OOTD for you - this time wearing a colour I loved on the hanger but wasn't sure would work in real life. I'm ok wearing reds, but sometimes oranges can make me look a bit washed out so this was a bit of a gamble.

I picked this shirt up in the sales back in January and according to the label, it's coral, but I've been calling it my tomato top! It's very light, very sheer and just seemed a really happy colour.

Blouse - Marks & Spencer, size 22 (sale)
Jeans - Marks and Spencer, size 22
Shoes - Primark (old)

Finished off with an unedited picture that is the chaos in my garden at the moment!

I'm glad I bought my tomato top, it made me smile and I felt smart yet not too overdressed.

Thanks for reading

Cathy
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OOTD - Dorothy Perkins kimono

Hello there,

It's a been a while since I did a proper OOTD - and now there's a whole handful of them coming up on the blog - they're like buses!

First up is this beautiful kimono from Dorothy Perkins. This isn't from their plus size range DP Curve, but something I picked up when browsing through a local store recently. It's in an XL, so looking at the other sizes available instore, I'm guessing that's probably equivalent to a size 20/22.

When I first saw this I dismissed it as I was sure the bottom fringing was beadwork (which I hate - no idea why) but on closer inspection, it's more of a crochet type fringe. That was it, I was sold!

It's also much thicker than your normal summer type kimonos, more of a lightweight wool really. I wore this on a cool wet day with a t-shirt and jeans and I was plenty warm enough.

Now, remembering that it was a wet cool day, I'm hoping you'll excuse the light and mad hair. I was also using the tripod so there's plenty of outtakes of me peering into the lenses while wondering what's going on....

(it was windy and spitting with rain as well...the neighbours must think I'm mad)

I love this kimono, it's versatile enough to wear during these cooler summer days, it's not too short, it doesn't crease and best of all, it's currently reduced on the Dorothy Perkins website.

Thanks for reading

Cathy
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