Plus Size & Proud

Stopping by to say “Hi!”

Hey there pickles…. I’m sorry I haven’t been around lately, I’ve been struggling with my mental health, and have been trying to tackle that by way of starting Cognitive Behavourial Therapy (CBT).  I guess while putting so much effort into looking after myself in this department, something had to give, I’ve almost drained myself of being able to do much of anything else, including blogging.    I…

New on the blog LoveSwap, FatFam Style! #valentines #galentines #pizzasisters #sistersbeforemisters #FatFam #friendship #LoveSwap

I am sure in the past many of you have taken part in Secret Santa’s with friends, colleagues etc. I have taken part in a few in recent years with some of blogging buddies, at varying times in the year and not just at Christmas.   This time the gorgeous Sophie suggested a few of us take part in a Valentines themed swap, aptly naming it LoveSwap! We were all allocated someone to send a gift to,…

New on the blog it's all about @trinketsjewelry and her #realwomen campaign.... #jewellery #bodypositive #selfacceptance

I wouldn’t normally like the term “real women”, in my mind ALL women are real women, but I will now explain what I really liked about this particular campaign. I was drawn to the fact that Fiona, the brains behind Trinkets Jewellery is using women like me, you, and her over there to advertise her products.  She isn’t using models, photoshopped, and giving an unrealistic view on how we should…

New Blog Post: Style Icons #PenelopeGarcia from @CrimMinds_CBS played by the stunning @Vangsness - ft @simplybeuk @joebrowns #plussizestyle

So, if you know me or maybe follow my Instagram updates (see link at the bottom of this post if you don’t already follow but want to), you may already be aware that I absolutely love the Character Penelope Garcia from Criminal Minds.  I am slowly trying to turn myself into our offices very own Penelope Garcia, and with styles like this, is it any wonder…. Source Source So, today I am channelling…

NEW ON THE BLOG: When You Find the Dress of Dreams.... ft @ladyvlondon #isabelladress #ladyvlondon #ladyvolup #plussize #plussizestyle

….. Buy it in ALL the colourways! * Warning Picture Heavy Post * That’s what I did with the Lady Vintage Isabella, although I don’t actually have all the colourways (yet), but I do have 8 of them now, and it all started last July, when the amazing Curvy Wordy introduced me to my dress of dreams. We all know how hard it is, whether you are a size 6 or a size 36, to find what suits our size and…

New on the blog today I am talking about fashion icons who have stayed with me since my childhood #Plus40Fabulous #plussize #plussizestyle

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…

New on the blog, my 16 in '16, a reflection not resolutions for 2016 #psblogger #newyear #2016 #16in16 #reflection #resolutions

Sorry I have been a bit slack getting fingers back to keyboard this new year….. I didn’t get back into the swing of things until the 5th, and made the most of the time with the familam, and it took me a good week to then finally feel normal again, if you know what I mean. I’m not one for new years resolutions and all that, been there, done that, doesn’t work! Not to say that there are things I…

New on the blog today I share with you my passion for @LovePanache and in particular the @cleobypanache range! #plussize #lingerie

Like many of us, I have struggled for years on and off to find the perfect fitting bra.  One that gave me both support and comfort almost seemed non-existent.  It is important to regularly check out your measurements, as one day you may find a bra that is perfect for you, but we change shape for many reasons over the years, so what was once perfect may not be at a later point.  It is also…

New on the blog today - Bra Humbug with @SimplyBeUK #simplybeuk #brahumbug #plussize #lingerie #psblogger

I was recently contacted by Simply Be and asked if I wanted to take part in their most recent campaign which, with the time of year, had very aptly called Bra Humbug.  They pointed me in the direction of their most recent blog post, here, and boy, did this ring true with me on so many levels!  So I thought I would take part and talk to you about my bad habits when it comes to my bras! I would…

New on the Blog - "Going Dotty for Lollidots - Review ft @scarlettandjo #plussize #plussizefasion #fatshion #plussizestyle #psbloggers

Scarlett & Jo have been around for a while now, but had only been exclusively available from Evans…. They are now available from Evans AND Yours Clothing, with other retailers looking to stock in the not so distant future, but did you know they also have their own Scarlett & Jo website??? If you haven’t already paid the website a visit, be sure to get your derriere over there right now, and make…

Today on the blog check out my tips on surviving the office party, ft @georgeatasda #partywear #georgeatasda #psbloggers #GeorgePartyTips

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…

NEW ON THE BLOG: Step into Christmas Part 2 - Ft #CurviliciousClothing - #Christmas #Fatshion #plussize #thisisplus #Plus40Fabulous

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…

New on the blog... #Plus40Fabulous - An Introduction #plussize #plussizestyle #fatfortyplusandfab #shortandfatandproudofthat #40plusbloggers

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,…

NEW BLOG POST: Step into Christmas with @Topsy_Curvy #psbloggers #plussize #fatshion #ChristmasFashion #TopsyCurvy #ThisIsPlus #wearethethey

Yes I know, I said the C word, and we haven’t even had Halloween yet…. but you may have seen these awesome swing dresses popping up all over the place, and when the lovely Ladies at Topsy Curvy asked if I would like to review one, of course I said yes please!  I thought I would tell you about them now as I don’t expect stocks to last long! They sent me this lovely Tumbling Penguins Textured Swing…

On the Blog today: Keeping warm in my new coat this Winter with @NewLookFashion @NewLookPRTeam #plussize #psbloggers #AW15

It’s that time of year again where you either dig your winter coat out of the back of the wardrobe, or you go on the hunt for a new one. If it is the latter, I can highly recommend the Plus Size Stone Wrap Front Coat from New Look. Excuse my of facial expression, it was one of these beautiful sunny autumnal days! The coat is a great length on me, but remember, I am only 4ft10in.  The sleeves, as…

New on the blog: Changing Seasons with @NewLookFashion #plussize #NewLookInspire #NewLook #AW15 #Autumn #psbloggers

Hey You Guys!!!! So, I think Autumn is finally upon us, and as such, I was recently asked by New Look if I would like to take part in one of their AW15 campaigns.  I was naturally drawn to the campaign focussing on dresses…. I am a sucker for a pretty frock don’t you know?  The topic is: “A Dress For All Seasons: How do you make a dress work  for both summer and winter? How would you style it…

New on the blog: What I Wore, Who I Saw & What I Did at @CurveFashionFes #TheCurveFashionFestival #plussize #fashion #event #psbloggers

What I Wore I was kindly gifted some items by New Look prior to the event, so here I am, head to toe including bag, from their accessories and Inspire ranges. Tunic Dress – Now in the sale! Denim Shirt Boots Necklace Bag – Now in the sale! Who I Saw Photo courtesy of Nikki I spent most of the day with this lovely lady, Nikki from Natty Nikki, you may have heard us laughing quite a bit! We had…