Highfalutin - Simply Be Fluted Sleeve Shirt Dress & Rad Tote Bag

I have been completely besotted with the frills and statement sleeves floating around SS17 style boards, and fell head over heels when I saw this cute version from Simply Be. For me the Fluted Sleeve Shirt Dress is the perfect transitional piece whilst we're still stepping between sunshine filled days and chilly evenings.

Girl Power - SS17 from In the Style Curve

Images (c) In The Style Curve 

When In The Style launched their new curve range last December, I totally fell in love. (You can see my original write up here.) From red velvet to pretty florals, so much of it was the exact sort of thing I enjoyed wearing on a daily basis, so I had been waiting for their follow up range with baited breath.

Dolly Mixture - High Neck Dress from R édition at La Redoute

The second I put on this pretty High Neck Dress from R édition at La Redoute, I felt like a 60s dolly. I love everything about it from the neckline to the fluted sleeves, the length to how cute it makes my VBO look!

Lady In Red - Red Jersey Wrap Dress From Lavitta

Sometimes you put on a dress, and it instantly makes you feel incredible. That's exactly what happened when I tried on this stunning Red Jersey Wrap dress from plus size brand, Lavitta.

A bright alternative to the traditional LBD, this dress is perfect for anyone who wants to walk down the street feeling like a show stopping siren.  It's just the right balance of glamour and comfort, creating an hourglass silhouette as it gathers under the bust.

Dress: Red Jersey V Neck Wrap Dress from Lavitta. (£35 - sent for review.)

The elastic waist, soft draping and pleated design skims over the body, but it's best feature? The dress has pockets! I am an absolute sucker for pockets on my clothes, and was over the moon when I found them. It's also a wonderful design for anyone with a larger bust, as the faux-wrap v-neck accommodates them with ease.

This is one of those dresses which would be a great confidence boost for an important meeting, but equally would be at home going to dinner, a wedding reception or post work drinks. It's so versatile, and feels like a very old Hollywood style of glamour - an understated sexy, with a vintage twist. I knew from the second I put it on, this was going to be one of the dresses which I was going to wear forever, until it falls apart.

Until next time,

Diana xx

* Item sent for review. All opinions are my own.

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Sunshine After The Rain - Autumnal Days in H&M, Primark and Pearls & Swine

I feel a bit like an idiot posting this now that the treacherous weather has turned back to feathery rain and ominous grey skies. But cast your minds back to last week and remember that we had a couple of glorious sun filled days which harked back to Summer - days where you'd feel warm in a coat, with the sun's golden glow throwing long shadows all around you.

I know it's hard to believe now that our ten minutes of proper Autumn has suddenly turned into the start of six months of Winter. I can now barely remember what my legs look like out of black tights and suspect their paleness would blind me if I could and glanced upon them.

But anyway. Going back to that lovely warm, Autumn sunshine...

Dress: H&M

Cardigan: H&M

Tights: Primark

Ballet Flats: Primark

Flower: Pearls & Swine

The not-quite-chlorine-blonde in my hair is still freaking me out a little. I sort of like it, but it takes me by shock every time I see it. It was never meant to be like this for more than a day - it was just a pre-lightening exercise as a base for bright hair-dye fun. But I've learned a lesson - wait for your order of hair dye to actually arrive before covering yourself in peroxide. Sigh.

That said, I think the hair works with this outfit. The H&M dress was a £4 bargain in their sale, and the cardigan and ballet flats work brilliantly with the various shades of pink. But that's it. Nothing else but ankle boots, faux fur and wolly socks until March. Good bye legs, see you in the spring!

Until next time,

Diana xx

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(Be)Witching Hour - Glamorous Halloween Inspiration from Collectif

As someone who loves vintage and vintage repro, my love for Collectif knows no bounds. Not only do they have a range of incredible dresses which fit my bust without having to size up on the waist, (I love you, Dolores!) their cardigans, coats and accessories are the stuff of cine filmed vintage dreams.

When they released the Penny Pencil Dress last year, I felt like a vampy film noir dame. It was impossible not to feel glamorous whilst wearing it, but I've always been a girl who likes a bit more swing to my wiggle. I live for voluminous circle skirts, so you can imagine how I nearly passed out from excitement when I discovered they had taken my favourite femme fatal top half, and given it a swirl ready makeover!

Dress: Penny Flared Dress (£50)* from Collectif

Rose and Ladybird Veiled Fascinator: Pearls & Swine

Available up to a UK size 22, the Penny Flared is new in as part of the Collectif AW15 collection. Super swishy, it features a criss-cross halter-neck with a hook closure and sweetheart neckline. It's like their pencil shaped sister in every way bar the switched circle skirt finish, and is made from a stretchy poly mix fabric which really shows off your shape.

The fit is true to size, with the halter neck perfect for those with an ample bosom. I wore mine with a gravity defying strapless bra, but would also be happy to wear it with regular bra straps for a more harness style finish. The material falls perfectly and hits just below the knee of my 5'6" frame, but for extra oomph I teamed the dress with a full red petticoat. Cue lots of spinning around in my living room for ages, but I just couldn't help myself - I love this dress so much!

Until next time,

Diana xx

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