City Chic haul!

I've been doing LOTS of online shopping lately and I've been pleasantly surprised with sales, discounts and free shipping offers! I've been shopping at City Chic basically since they opened and find their clothes have a great range and selection. Some of their clothes I love and wear over and over but many of my City Chic pieces are just for special occasions.

Here is my latest haul!

I got free shipping because I spent over $100. The parcel came via Australia Post and I got a text and an email when the parcel left their warehouse.

I love how City Chic always put their clothing into one of their fabric bags. I have lots of these and I always find a use for them. I've taken them on holidays to put dirty clothes in, I've put shoes in one and I always keep one in the boot of my car. If I return the clothes online, I send the black bag back too.

I ordered a Beaded Collar Jacket in size XXL (PS. I'm loving all the XXL sizes available online. I do fit into an XL but I find the XXL gives me room to move. It was originally $129.95 but was reduced to $59.95. I'm planning on wearing this when I go out for dinner on Saturday night in the City.

I found this jacket to be too thick for my liking, in that I don't think its a good jacket for summer, it would have been great in winter time where I live (on the eastern coast of Australia where winters are  VERY mild). I first saw the jacket on the City Chic blog, you can check it out here.

I LOVE this basic ballerina cami- I now have two of these. I use them to wear under jackets or work out in them. I've found them to be really comfy and they were just $19.95 - so I was thrilled to find a plus sized garnet for under $20

This photo doesn't do this tunic justice. It was another sale item. Originally $89.95 and reduced to $49.95. I have only quickly tried this item on and it fits like a glove and looks great too. Hopefully will have some photos up soon of me wearing it. 

A cute little bonus with my order (I already had one from my previous order). It is a micro fire cloth that sticks to the back of your phone! I have an iPhone5 and i found its good at protecting the back too, as your phone isn't sitting straight on the table or bench, it has a bit of protection.

Back view. Thanks City Chic for my surprise! I might give this one away to a friend, as I already have one and I'm planning on buying some more clothes soon!

Have you been shopping at City Chic lately? What do you think of their sizing? I personally am really happy they are stocking more XXL clothing - I think this is just online though?? Not sure. Let me know what you think below!

Love xx

Dinosaur Designs

I have always loved Dinosaur Designs, admired Louise Olsen and Stephen Ormandy (you can find out more about them here) and been happy that their work is made in Australia. On the weekend I ordered a necklace, bangle and ring sizer, and TODAY they arrived! Wow, I'm so impressed. I've got some photos of the unboxing : )

I love the care taken with the packaging. The box was really light, but well secured.

Full of foam bits!

So well packaged!

I'm beyond happy with my beautiful present to myself :)

 So beautiful, felt like Christmas!

I bought the Boulder Bangle in Red - it was the last one in stock on their website and I think it has been discontinued. I paid $65. There are still some left in the Tomato colour. Link below.

Dinosaur Designs Boulder Bangle in Tomato

Next package! Again so beautifully and stylishly wrapped and packed!

Just gorgeous, love how the wrapping matches the colours of the jewellery!

I'm loving the little calico bag the necklace came in!

The card gives you some info on how to care for your pieces as well as keeping a record of your purchase. You have 2 weeks to return items in the original condition!

This is the Collage & Choker - Yellow, Lilac, Duck Egg & Green. It cost $220. The link to all their new products is here.

I just HAD to try on this gorgeous thing! Even though my top clashed with the colours, you can see the colours really well! Isn't it just beautiful!

The last item I ordered was a free Ring Sizer to help me determine which size ring I need to order. Again this was beautifully packaged in a Dinosaur Designs branded envelope. Class all the way!

 On my christmas wish list from Santa is 

* Feather Fan Choker - Magenta, Seafoam & Olive

* Large Salad Bowl & Spoon Set - Emerald Swirl & Ivory

I've got a few outfits planned wearing these pieces. I live my life with the aim to "exceed expectations", so when I'm at work or home I aim to exceed the expectations of myself and those around me, and sometimes, just sometimes other people do it to me! I'm so in love with these pieces!! 

Love xx

Please note all pieces were purchased by me and all opinions are my honest views : )

First post!

Hello Gorgeous Ladies!

This is my first blog post on my fashion blog. I'm like many women in Australia and the world in that I'm plus sized. I want to look stylish and gorgeous just like every woman does, and this blog is going to inspire me to everyday (and hopefully you too). I love beautiful jewellery, fabrics and accessories. Come along with me and lets explore some beautiful clothes and accessories together!

My style: Classic, feminine, block colours, cool breezy fabrics, I always say to friends that my style is Charlotte from Sex & the City.

Love xx