Hello my lovelies,

I’ve been to quite a few pressdays and blogger events during these past few months, and I thought I’d share my top picks/wants with you :)

Sequin top by Uncut, cosmetics by Barry M, gorgeous bag by The Bridge, and amazing skin wipes by Heaven (LOVE them!)

Purses, scarf and teacup by Aspire Style, necklace and top by Second Female

AMAZING bags and luggage by Antler.. NEED that ‘cow print’ bag so bad!

Gorgeous make up and bags at Superdry

Lovely tops and coats by Junarose, and cute bag by Pieces

Can’t wait to get my hands on these Evans pieces!

Beautiful coats and tops from Marisota and Fashion World

Very pretty new lingerie sets from Elomi

Bags and footwear from Just Fab

Gorgeous bags at House of Fraser, and also a Junarose biker (House of Fraser are starting a plus-size portal online early next year, and were showing some of the collection at their press day. I can’t wait to see all the brands that they will stock!)

Amazingness at F&F (Tesco) – want, want and want

Lovely pieces from Simply Be, especially those boots!

Stunning bracelets by Annie Haak

Gorgeous jewellery and bags at Accessorize – THAT LEMON CLUTCH!

And finally, Primark! I’m seriously wanting all of these!

So, did you spot anything that you’d like? Most of this stuff will come to stores/online in January/February 2014, so keep your eyes peeled :)!

Hello my lovelies,

It’s time for Fatshion Faceoff again! If you’re new to the blog, please see here what Fatshion Faceoff is about :). This week’s theme was chosen by Mhairi, and she chose ‘Christmas Day’. In Finland we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve already, and actually this year we my family will possibly celebrate on 22nd already, before my brother and his gf go to see her family. The main thing about Christmas time for me is to spend time with my family, so I don’t really mind what day the celebrating will happen, as long as I’m with the people I love the most :).

And this year I’m planning to wear this gorgeous dress for the Christmas dinner. So, this dress. Ah, this dress. A few months ago Mouna and I went to visit the Scarlett & Jo studio here in London, and of course we were eager to try some stuff on. I have been a fan of their prom dresses ever since I got my first one, and when I saw this beauty I had to try it on. The S&J designer Angela told me that they didn’t put that dress into production and she was quite sad about it, and after seeing it on me she demanded that I take it. Now that is a demand that I wouldn’t even think of refusing, as I love this satin dream dress! The S&J prom dresses are really a perfect fit for my body shape, and there will always be room for them in my wardrobe.

I borrowed a petticoat from Diana to give the skirt of the dress more ‘oomph’, and wore this lovely bracelet from Glitzy Secrets. The bracelet is a really great addition to any party outfit, beautiful without taking too much attention from other bits of the outfit. Overall my look for these photos ended up being kinda gothic.. I still like it a lot, but I might go for a red lipstick instead of this dark cherry one.

Are you excited for Christmas? Will you dress up?

Dress*: 24, Scarlett & Jo sample (same in blue taffeta) | Tights: 22-26, Yours Clothing | Heels*: Fashion World | Glasses: SpecsPost (back in stock) | Bracelet*: Glitzy Secrets | Lippy: Revlon Super Lustrous™ Lipstick in Black Cherry

Mekko*: 24 UK, Scarlett & Jo näytekappale (sama sinisellä kuosilla) | Sukkikset: 22-26, Yours Clothing | Korkkarit*: Fashion World | Rillit: SpecsPost (taas saatavilla) | Rannekoru*: Glitzy Secrets | Huulipuna: Revlon Super Lustrous™ Lipstick sävy Black Cherry

Heippa!

Nyt olis jälleen Fatshion Faceoffin aika. Jos et ole vielä tietoinen tästä ‘projektista’ jota teen 4 muun plussa-bloggaajan kanssa, niin lisätietoa (englanniksi) löytyy täältä. Tämän viikon teemaksi Mhairi valitsi Joulupäivän. Täällä päin maailmaa joulun ‘pääpäivä’ on Joulupäivä, eikä aatto niinkuin Suomessa.. siksipä teema on tämä. Meidän perheessä taitaa tänä vuonna joulun juhlistaminen tapahtua jo tänä sunnuntaina, ennenkuin veli lähtee tyttöystävänsä kanssa toisen puolen perheen luo. Minulle joulussa pääasia on viettää aikaa perheen ja rakkaiden kanssa, eli eipä sillä niin väliä ole mikä päivä juhlitaan, kunhan ollaan yhdessä :).

Tänä vuonna meinasin pukeutua tähän ihanaan mekkoon joulupäivälliselle. Tämän mekon tarina alkaa parin kuukauden takaa, jolloin olin Mounan kanssa visiitillä Scarlett & Jo:n studiolla täällä Lontoossa. Siellä oli rekeillä roikkumassa vaikka mitä ihanuuksia, ja tietysti haluttiin kokeilla niitä. Olen tykännyt näistä merkin prom-mekoista siitä asti kun sain ensimmäiseni, ja kun näin tämän satiinisen unelman, niin hyökkäsin heti sitä sovittamaan. S&J:n suunnittelija Angela kertoi, että kyseinen mekko ei mene ollenkaan tuotantoon, ja että hän ei ollut päätöksestä kovin iloinen. Nähtyään mekon päälläni, hän vaati että otan sen omakseni. Eipä tarvinnut paljoa mua suostutella ajatukseen (öh, siis ei ollenkaan, haha)! S&J prom-mekot on ihan täydellisiä mun kroppamallille, ja mulla tulee aina olemaan vaatekaapissa tilaa niille. 

Saadakseni mekkoon lisää volyymiä, lainasin tämän alushameen kämppikseltäni Dianalta, ja koruksi lisäsin tämän rannekorun Glitzy Secrets:iltä. Kokonaisuudessaan tämä asu näyttää aika goottimaiselta (voin kuvitella veljeni kommentoimassa juurikin noin, haha).. ja vaikka tästä kokonaisuudesta tykkäänkin, niin taidan valita tämän tumman huulipunan asemesta ihan normaalin punaisen.

Oletteko innoissanne joulusta? Meinaatteko pukeutua kivasti?

OTHER FF GIRLS / MUUT FF BLOGGAAJAT

Dani: DIY Fatshion (USA)
Mhairi: Lilybobombs Lovely Lumps (UK)
Mouna: Brussels Fatshion (Belgium)
Olivia: Wait Until The Sunset (Australia)

* denotes a gifted item / * tuote blogin kautta saatu

Hello my lovies,

About a month ago I was lucky to be invited to a lovely dinner hosted by Marisota. The dinner was to celebrate the launch of new range AVA by Mark Heyes. It was lovely to spend time with my fellow bloggers, and to meet Mark as well, he seemed like a really nice guy. As a part of the goodie bag for the event we got the chance to choose a few items from the range, and I chose a collarless coat and a studded blouse. The coat is a real bargain at £49, as it feels and looks really luxurious – well done Marisota and Mark!

The blouse actually comes with a cami, but I decided not to wear it. You know me and my love of all things sheer. AND how can I not show this gorgeous Curvy Kate Portia-bra as well? Am I right ;)?!

Coat*: 24, Marisota | Blouse*: 26, Marisota | Skirt: 24, Simply Be (similar at Simply Be) | Tights: E, We Love Colors | Boots: Evans | Bra*: Curvy Kate | Glasses: Select Specs | Lippy: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids in Brazen Berry

Takki*: 24 UK, Marisota | Paita*: 26 UK, Marisota | Hame: 24 UK, Simply Be (saman tyylinen Simply Be:llä) | Sukkikset: E, We Love Colors | Saappaat: Evans | Rintsikat*: Curvy Kate (saatavilla: Simply Be, Lumilingerie) | Rillit: Select Specs | Huulipuna: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids in Brazen Berry

Heippa!

Noin kuukausi sitten sain kutsun Marisotan järjestämälle illalliselle, ja illallisella juhlittiin merkin uutta AVA by Mark Heyes-mallistoa. Marisota ei valitettavasti toimita Suomeen, mutta kuuluu samaan konserniin kuin Simply Be, eli osa malliston tuotteista löytyy Simply Be:n EU-kaupasta. Illallisella oli kiva viettää aikaa bloggaaja-kavereiden kanssa, ja Mark itse vaikutti oikein mukavalta mieheltä. (Hän on siis kuuluisa stylisti täällä Briteissä.) Osana tapahtuman goodie bagiä oli se, että saimme valita mallistosta pari tuotetta joista pidimme eniten. Valitsin siis kuvissa näkyvän takin ja paidan. Paitaan kuuluu oikeasti musta alustoppi, mutta minähän rakastan läpinäkyviä paitoja, joten päätin jättää alustopin pois. Päällä oli kauniit ja istuvat Curvy Katen Portia-rintsikat, joten niiden sietääkin näkyä ;)!

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Photos: / Kuvat: Mimmi

* denotes a gifted item / * tuote blogin kautta saatu

Hello my lovelies,

It’s time for Fatshion Faceoff again! If you’re new to the blog, please see here what Fatshion Faceoff is about :). This week’s theme was chosen by me, and she I chose ‘British Heritage’.

Maybe it’s weird that a Finnish person chooses British Heritage as a theme, but I do love tartan, tweed, earthy colours.. which are all included in the trend. So, I’m wearing this gorgeous coat which I was kindly gifted to me by Marisota after I fell in love with it at their AW13 press event. I teamed it up with this tartan skater skirt from Simply Be, which reminds me of kilts too – LOVE this! The last ‘British’ part are the Evans chelsea boots from last winter. So how did I do? Do you like my take on the trend?

Coat*: 24, Marisota | Top: 20, Primark | Skirt: 26, Simply Be | Tights: 22-26, Yours Clothing | Boots: Evans | Glasses: Select Specs | Lippy: Rimmel London Kate Moss shade 110

Takki*: 24 UK, Marisota (saman tyylinen Junaroselta) | Paita: 20 UK, Primark | Hame: 26 UK, Simply Be (saman tyylinen Pink Clovelta) | Sukkikset: 22-26, Yours Clothing | Saappaat: Evans | Rillit: Select Specs | Huulipuna: Rimmel London Kate Moss sävy 110

Heippa!

Nyt olis jälleen Fatshion Faceoffin aika. Jos et ole vielä tietoinen tästä ‘projektista’ jota teen 4 muun plussa-bloggaajan kanssa, niin lisätietoa (englanniksi) löytyy täältä. Tämän viikon teemaksi minä valitsin ‘Brittiläisen perinteen’. 

On ehkä kummallista, että mä suomalaisena valitsin tämän teeman, mutta rakastan tartania/skottiruutua, tweediä, maanläheisiä värejä.. jotka kaikki on osa tätä trendiä. Asuuni valitsin tämän ihanan takin, jonka Marisota lähetti mulle kun näkivät miten rakastuin siihen pressipäivillä. Lisäksi valitsin tämän hetken lempi-hameeni, kilttimäisen Simply Be-hameen (jota valitettavasti ei ole heidän Euro-kaupassaan – sorry). Viimeinen brittiläinen osa asuani on Evansin chelsea-saappaat viime talvelta. Mitäs olette mieltä? Tykkäättekö miten pukeuduin tähän trendiin?

OTHER FF GIRLS / MUUT FF BLOGGAAJAT

Dani: DIY Fatshion (USA)
Mhairi: Lilybobombs Lovely Lumps (UK)
Mouna: Brussels Fatshion (Belgium)
Olivia: Wait Until The Sunset (Australia)

* denotes a gifted item / * tuote blogin kautta saatu

Hello lovies,

Last week I went to Finland for a quick visit, just to relax and heal my shoulder while hanging out with mom. On the way to my home town I stopped in Helsinki and went to visit the Junarose showroom with Mimmi. I have posted about my visit to the London showroom before (see the post here), so I was very interested in seeing what styles they would have at the showroom in Helsinki. The lovely ladies who handle Junarose sales and PR in Finland showed us around and we got to see a lot of upcoming styles (which were indeed different than what I saw in London). They also kindly let us take a few photos, so here’s a little sneak peek to Junarose SS14.

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Heippa!

Kävin viime viikolla pikaisella visiitillä Suomessa, tulin vaan rentoutumaan ja olkapäätäni hoivaamaan pariksi päiväksi – ja sehän on parasta äidin hoivissa. Kotimatkalla pysähdyin Helsingissä ja kävin tutustumassa Junarosen showroomiin Mimmin kanssa. Olen postannut aiemmin visiitistäni Lontoon showroomiin (lue postaus englanniksi täällä), ja olin utelias näkemään millaisia tuotteita olisi näytteillä Helsingissä. Junarosen myyntiä ja PR:ää hoitavat Heidi ja Anu näyttivät meille paikkoja, ja nähtiin paljon tulevia Junarose-ihanuuksia (jotka olivat eri tuotteita mitä näin Lontoossa). Saatiin myös lupa ottaa vähän kuvia, joten tässä olisi pieni vilkaisu Junarosen kevääseen.

I love all of these, but THIS JUMPSUIT. Gah, I can’t wait to have it!! // Kaikki nämä ovat mielestäni ihania, mutta en malta odottaa, että saan tämän haalarin hyppysiini!!

Mimmi and I also took our outfit pics after we left the showroom, and she took these with her camera.. I’m definitely convinced that I need the same lens too, these photos turned out great (except for the foggy grayness, haha).

Coat*: 24, So Fabulous (similar at Simply Be) | Top: 20, Primark | Skirt*: 24, Simply Be | Leggings: 22, Evans | Boots: Evans | Necklace: New Look (similar at River Island) | Lippy: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids in Electric Orange (UK link, US link)

Takki*: 24 UK, So Fabulous (samantyylinen Simply Bellä) | Paita: 20 UK, Primark | Hame*: 24 UK, Simply Be | Leggingsit: 50, Evans | Saappaat: Evans | Kaulakoru: New Look (saman tyylinen River Islandilla) | Huulipuna: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids sävy Electric Orange

And of course we had to take a selfie too! // Ja tietty piti ottaa yhteiskuvakin!

* denotes a gifted item / * tuote blogin kautta saatu

Hello my lovelies,

These past few weeks have reminded me on the fact that I love autumn! I love the darker colours coming back, and I even love wearing leggings and tights again :D!

I made an order to Evans last week after seeing these amazing booties. And of course I had to add this sheer, floral shirt to my basket too. The colours of the shirt are gorgeous, and the outfit just fell perfectly into its fresh, but autumnal shape when I added the velvet leggings and bright purple lipstick.

Shirt: 26, Evans | Leggings: 24, New Look Inspire (similar at Debenhams & Chubby Cartwheels) | Ankle boots: Evans | Necklace: Primark (similar at River Island) | Bag: Primark (similar at River Island) | Glasses: Select Specs | Lippy: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids in Brazen Berry (sadly not available in Europe)

Have you made new, autumnal purchases yet? If not, then check out Evans. I really love these pieces I got, and here are a few more AW13 looks from them, modelled by the super cute Lisa Riley :)!

Heippa!

Viime päivät on muistuttaneet mua siitä, kuinka paljon rakastan syksyä! Kaipaan Suomesta kaunista ruskaa (jopa Etelä-Suomessa on sitä paljon enemmän kuin täällä), mutta muodin syksyyn vaihtuvat tummat värit helpottaa oloa :). Kesäisin rakastan kulkea paljain säärin, mutta näin syksyn tullen jopa leggingsien ja sukkiksien käyttäminen on taas ihanaa!

Tein viime viikolla tilauksen Evansille, ja näiden mega-ihanien bootsien lisäksi tilasin tän läpinäkyvän kukkapaidan. Paidan värit on kauniit ja pirtsakat, mutta silti syksyiset, ja kiva syksyinen asu oli valmis, kun lisäsin samettileggingsit ja kirkkaan violetin huulipunan.

Paita: 54, Evans | Leggingsit: 24 UK, New Look Inspire (saman tyyliset Debenhamsilla & Chubby Cartwheelsilla) | Bootsit: Evans | Kaulakoru: Primark (saman tyylinen River Islandilla) | Laukku: Primark (saman tyylinen River Islandilla) | Rillit: Select Specs | Huulipuna: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids sävy Brazen Berry (valitettavasti ei saa Euroopasta)

Oletteko jo tehneet syksyisiä vaateostoksia? Jos ette, niin kannattaa tutkia Evansin tarjonta. Näiden mun ostosten lisäksi yllä olevissa kuvissa on pari kivaa asua syksyn mallistosta, mallina näyttelijä Lisa Riley.

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I don’t know if you’ve heard about another new plus-size brand around, the Danish Junarose? For as long as I can remember I have drooled after other Danish brands like Vero Moda, Only and Vila (since they have been around in Finland for ages), and wished that they would do plus-size. Well, finally the company who owns all these brands, Bestseller, has launched Junarose.

They have their own online shop at Junarose.com, but they also sell some items under ASOS Curve. In some countries they also have items in store, so if you have a local store that sells Vero Moda, Only, Vila..etc, pop in and have a look if Junarose items have been added to the selection :).

I visited the Junarose London showroom last week, and wanted to share some upcoming items with you. (Can you guess which one was my favourite, haha?)

The most exciting part of the launch for me is that I have been asked to become a brand ambassador for them in the UK (along with the lovely Becky)! This means that they will send us a couple of items each month, and we do outfit posts using the items. For my first post I wanted to step out of my comfort zone, and these are the items I chose:

Those jeggings are so dreamy, and I really hope they will work for me! I should be getting the items soon, so the outfit post will hopefully be here before you know it :). I’m so excited about this brand myself, but what do you think? Do the previews and the online shop make you want to know the brand better?

I’ll leave you with the list of other bloggers around Europe who are their countries’ brand ambassadors, I’m so happy to be a part of this bunch of lovely ladies.

Alegra of Dollface.de (Germany)
Becky of The Ramblings of Mrs BeBe (UK)
Ditte of Marilyn’s Closet (Denmark)
Els of XL Fashionfile (The Netherlands)
Karina of Copenhagen Curves (Denmark)
Letizia of Le Blog de Letilor (Belgium)
Mimmi of PlusMimmi (Finland)
Stephanie of Curvy Sequins (Germany)
Valerie of Blog To Be Alive (Belgium)

One of the events that I was looking forward the most in New York was the Lane Bryant Blogger Conference. I was excited to see other bloggers and how they had dressed up etc – and the ladies didn’t disappoint, they were a stylish bunch. The day started with a lovely breakfast at the Lane Bryant flagship store on 34th Street, and the store looked AMAZING. There was room for gorgeous displays, and especially the underwear section, Cacique, looked stunning.

I hung out with other bloggers, like Olivia and Rebecca, and of course Dani and Mouna. I also ran to the changing rooms to try on bras (hence the slightly creepy photo of me above.. haha). Cacique bras are amazing, but sadly their cup sizes end at H. I’m an HH/J, but I was determined to find some bras that worked for me. I ended up going back a few days later and getting their strapless bra (not totally my size, BUT it stays up and is supportive, which I have never found in strapless bras – so this one was a winner), and the most funky longline bra ever. The cups are a bit too small for me in that one, the central core isn’t flat against my chest.. BUT I had to get it, it was too pretty ;)!

After the event at the store, we moved to Affinia hotel, where lovely people from Lane Bryant told us about their Fall line (great stuff on the way, yay!), and more about their Activewear and Cacique. Sadly I don’t have any photos of that part of the day, I’m a bad blogger and I apologise :/.

Anyway, to my outfit for the day then.. I really liked this one, I called it a neon explosion ;). The top and skirt are basic (apart from the neon shoulders of the top and the skirt being pleather that is), but all the accessories have neon in them. I got lots of compliments, especially on the skirt.. no wonder it’s one of my faves. What do you think of mixing different neon shades with basic colours?

Top*: US 22-24, Lane Bryant | Skirt: 24, Simply Be (similar at AX Paris) | Sandals: Evans | Necklace: Lane Bryant – gift from Dani (neon pink necklaces at boohoo, Urban Outfitters and Max & Chloe) | Bag: Kmart (similar at ASOS and Topshop) | Ring: Torrid (heart ring at ASOS Curve) | Bracelet: Primark (similar at Zappos, neon yellow bracelets at Urban Outfitters: 1, 2 and ASOS) | Glasses: Select Specs | Lippy: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Electric Orange (UK link, US link)

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* denotes a gifted item

pictures by Dani, except the group photo of Fatshion Faceoff girls c/o Jessica

Once again it’s Wednesday, and I’m sure you know it’s Fatshion Faceoff time! If you’re new to the blog, please see here what Fatshion Faceoff is about :). This week’s item was chosen by Olivia, and she chose a high-waisted skirt.

You might have noticed that every skirt that I own is high-waisted on me, so this was an easy post to do ;). I got this skirt from a goodie bag at the FFFW Indie showcase (actually I think it was from one of the Scarlett & Jo -girls goodie bag, but since it was so massive – they gave it to me, haha), and it’s several sizes too big for me, but I LOVE THAT. It doesn’t give me a muffin top and it reaches the floor.. all that I want from a maxi! The crop sweater is actually a size 16 from Topshop, and it’s currently on sale for only £10.

Skirt*: US 26-28, Plus Moda (similar at New Look Inspire) | Crop sweater: 16, Topshop | Shoes: Converse | Bag: Primark (similar at Urban Outfitters) | Necklace: Forever 21 (similar at Claire’s) | Lightning bolt bracelet: Forever 21 | Other bracelets: Evans (similar at Lane Bryant) | Glasses: Select Specs | Lippy: Natural Collection Moisture Shine in Crimson – available in Boots (similar by MAC)

Haha, can you see that I’m obsessed with crop tops and maxis nowadays? ;) Anyway, let’s go and see what kind of skirts the other girls are wearing!

Dani: DIY Fatshion (USA)
Mhairi: Lilybobombs Lovely Lumps (UK)
Mouna: Brussels Fatshion (Belgium)
Olivia: Wait Until The Sunset (Australia)

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* got from a goodie bag

Sorry for not posting in ages, New York and FFF Week have kept me busy! I’m now waiting for my flight at the airport, so it’s time to get to work with my posts.

I haven’t done a wishlist post in a while, and this time I’m doing one about New Look, and their plus size maxi dresses and some accessories to be exact. I’m a huge fan of maxi dresses, and like you probably know, my faves are the really long ones – the longer the better :).

The Inspire Cream Floral Bandea Belted Maxi Dress is sooooo pretty with its cute little flowers and cream colour, perfect for summery days with brown sandals. The Inspire Black Folk Print 2-in-1 Belted Bandeau Maxi Dress is gorgeous, and I would wear it for drinks-date at a beer garden or something. I absolutely love the print of the skirt-part! The Inspire Black Floral Belted Bandeau Maxi Dress looks amazing, I adore the eye-catching floral print. I would wear it with wedges and a denim vest, it would look totally cute :). Lastly I chose the Inspire Navy and White Tribal Belted Bandeau Maxi Dress. It’s casual, but cute, and it would look great with a navy blazer and grey shoes.

I’m so into bright jewellery at the moment, and these Neon Green Bow Perspex Ring and Gold and Red Enamel Lips Necklace are statements in that area. Of course I couldn’t wear the ring in any other finger than my pinky (chubby fingers, haha), but that’s better than none! And when it comes to bags, I feel the opposite. I really need a tan and white bags, and I think the Tan Cut Out Oversize Tote Bag and White Cut Out Mini Satchel are super cute, and would work nicely with most of my wardrobe.. they definitely are on my must-have list!

** this post has been written in association with New Look **