This is the most exciting post I’ve done in a while, maybe ever. I’m sure if you are a regular reader you have noticed that Dani of DIY Fatshion and me are totally great friends. We met on Tumblr even before we started our blogs, and she is definitely one of my BFF’s, even though she is in Texas and I’m in London. So I’m sure you can imagine how much we want to meet and hang out for real, right? We have been thinking and dreaming and planning for ages, and now it will finally come true! We have been saving money, rented an apartment and finally bought our flights this week.. and both of us are flying to New York for Full Figured Fashion Week 2013! I’m seriously crazy excited, I can’t wait to meet Dani, go to my favourite city again, and of course meet other bloggers and go to FFFW events. Whooooo!

So, that brings me to this special Double Vision! In this challenge Dani and I are choosing a theme, item, movie character.. whatever we come up with basically, and style those our own way and post at the same time, more about the challenge here. This week we are wearing Lane Bryant, and there is an exciting reason why. Both of us were chosen to take part in Lane Bryant Blogger Conference at FFFW, and as a part of the invitation we were given $200 gift card to purchase an outfit that will be featured in a style challenge at Lane Bryant Facebook page. Lane Bryant has had an amazing ‘Buy one, get one free’-event this week, and I’m slightly jealous to the US bloggers who could go to the store to get their outfits.. haha (if you live in the US, you still have time until the end of today to use this discount). Since I live in the UK, I could choose items worth $200 from the site, and the lovely Lindsey from Lane Bryant kindly sent them to me. I chose a grey t-shirt with amazing neon yellow lace shoulder details, black jeggings, GORGEOUS nude peep toe heels with neon yellow accents and cool wayfarer sunnies. And from my own closet I added a bright coral lippy, nude/coral clutch and spike necklace with neon yellow accents. I think this is a really nice way to mix neutrals and neons, and I think this t-shirt and the heels will become my wardrobe favourites this summer!

T-shirt*: 22/24 US, Lane Bryant | Jeggings*: 22 US, Lane Bryant | Heels*: 9W US, Lane Bryant | Sunnies*: Lane Bryant | Clutch: George at ASDA (amazing neon yellow clutch at New Look)| Necklace: Primark (neon yellow bead spike necklace at ASOS) | Lippy: Maybelline Colorsensational Vivids 910, Shocking Coral (UK link, US link)

Can’t wait to see all the bloggers’ looks at Lane Bryant Facebook page – remember to check it out mid-May :). But first let’s go see what Dani chose, I have a feeling that she’s got some neon accents going on too ;) – clickity to DIY Fatshion!

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How are you liking the spring so far? I’m weirded out by the hot this day, freezing the next -weather myself, but hopefully it will get solidly warmer soooooon :). I wore a lot of maxi dresses this week, like you saw if you follow me on Instagram, but I also wore this outfit. I got this old New Look Inspire tee from a charity shop last year, and I think it’s a cute retro tee. I could use some help from the California cupids myself, haha ;D

Denim jacket: 22, Dorothy Perkins (denim jacket by New Look Inspire, and ASOS Curve) | T-shirt: 18, New Look Inspire – thrifted (tees at New Look Inspire: 1, 2) | Skirt: 20, George at ASDA – altered (metallic skirt at Target, skirt with a gold trim at ASOS Curve, golden dress at ASOS Curve) | Tights: 22-26, Lycra Xceptionelle 40 denier 3D tights, Yours Clothing | Shoes: ages old from Finland (similar at New Look, similar at ASOS: 1, 2) | Glasses*: Select Specs | Lippy: Rimmel London Kate Lasting Finish Shade 110

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I was happy to be invited to Evans Shape Studio event last week. I had a great time chatting away with my fellow bloggers, and it’s always a pleasure to see the Evans ladies. There was racks of new collection clothes for Evans, and even a new label called Scarlett & Jo. We were happy to try the clothes on and have our photos taken in by a photographer – there was a lot of posing happening, like you can imagine.. it was a room full of bloggers after all ;).

These are a few of my photos, including a hilarious shot of Caroline, Georgina and me ;D! I wore a Live Unlimited top, Scarlett & Jo leggings and Dorothy Perkins Kardashian Kollection heels. All coming this Spring – Scarlett & Jo on 5th February and Live Unlimited on 25th of March – CAN’T WAIT!

After the lovely event I went for dinner with gorgeous ladies Caroline and Isha, which really was a perfect ending for a great day! Before we left Isha snapped these pics of my outfit that evening, thank you lady. I wore my awesome sale buy from ASOS Curve, I LOVE the print on this dress, so beautiful and vibrant. I wanted it to shine, so wore it with black, black and black, with the exception of the metallic plate in this cool belt ;).

Dress: 22, ASOS Curve (same in white floral, same in paisley print) | Shirt: 24, George at ASDA (similar at ASDA, similar at ASOS Curve) | Tights: E, We Love Colors | Boots: Evans (similar at Style 369, similar at New Look) | Belt: ASOS Curve (similar) | Glasses*: Four Eyes Fashion | Lippy: Accessorize, Coral Crush With Love (similar by MAC)

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I received a BEAUTIFUL bra from Panache a couple of weeks ago, and I wanted to build an outfit around it. I think this is the first time I wanted to do this.. base an outfit around a bra! It was just so amazing, that how could I not to. It’s not easy showing your décolletage during winter, firstly because it’s cold, and secondly, I really don’t like when it’s windy and I have a lot of skin showing. BUT thankfully sheer tops are a big thing right now, and I guess if you’re a regular reader you’ve seen that I’m obsessed with them ;). I went with this cream sheer top, so that the vivid red of the bra shows through – I love a bit of accent colour during winter!

Bra*: 38H, Masquerade Rosetti by Panache in Scarlet (ASOS, Bravissimo) | Shirt: 24, George at ASDA (similar at ASDA, similar at Simply Be, similar at Evans, similar at Forever 21+) | Skirt: 22, ASOS Curve (didn’t find puffballs, but skater at ASOS Curve, chiffon at Macy’s, jersey at Debenhams) | Tights: E, We Love Colors | Shoes: New Look (similar at Debenhams: 1, 2, similar at ASOS, similar at New Look) | Clutch*: Next (similar at Karmaloop, similar at Ax Paris, similar at Urban Outfitters) | Glasses*: Four Eyes Fashion | Necklace*: Boohoo (similar at Dorothy Perkins, similar at New Look) | Lippy: Natural Collection Moisture Shine in Crimson – available in Boots (similar by MAC)

And the bra itself? I love it! I got the same size that I was fitted in Panache Andorra, which is 38H, and it fits me perfectly. It gives me lift and support, and looks beautiful!

Do you like to show off a bra with sheer tops? Are you a fan of Panache lingerie?

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A couple of months ago I was invited to see the Spring/Summer 2013 collection for TOMS footwear and eyewear. I was really excited to go, since my two pairs of TOMS are my comfiest shoes, and I love them! I also love the fact that for every pair of shoes  TOMS gives a pair for a child in need, and for every pair of sunglasses they give a person a sight (glasses, doctor’s appointment or a surgery). This is really amazing, and I’m personally happy to pay more for their items since I know that they are doing good deeds.

So much prettiness in the TOMS SS13 collection, isn’t there?!

I fell even more in love with the brand after seeing the beautiful wedges, and the new GORGEOUS ballet flats. The eyewear surprised me completely, the styles are trendy and absolutely amazing – the team kindly offered to send me a pair of my choice, and I had real trouble choosing! I ended up choosing the Maverick, and when I received them a few weeks ago I just HAD TO shoot an outfit featuring them. I ADORE this pair.

 






Top: 24, George at ASDA (similar with lace sleeves at Simply Be, plain one at Dorothy Perkins) | Skirt: 20 US, Old Navy (sorry, didn’t find links to anything like this, but similar dress at ASOS, metallic skater skirt at ASOS, and lace skater dress at New Look) | Tights: E, We Love Colors | Boots: Primark (similar at Style 369) | Sunglasses*: TOMS

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Sorry again for being absent.. I’ve been sleeping really badly this whole week, and today I feel like I’m getting the flu :(. Anyway, enough excuses, here’s a new OOTD post for you! I wore this outfit to work one day this week, and the spikes were a hit amongst my colleagues, haha :D.

Top: 26, Excite Clothing (similar at ASOS) | Skirt: 20, George at ASDA – altered (similar at Target – US, similar in white at Bonmarché, metallic skater skirt at ASOS, similar coloured at Dorothy Perkins) | Boots: Evans (similar, similar – both at Style369) | Glasses: LensWay (similar at Select Specs) | Lippy: Natural Collection Moisture Shine in Crimson – available in Boots (similar by MAC)

If you’re thinking of getting this same top (link above), I’d advice you to size up. I usually wear size 22 tops, and this is 26. I originally ordered this size because I wanted it to look oversized, but it doesn’t!

Do you like spikes in clothing? I love them and I could seriously buy everything with them myself, I need to restrain myself!

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I have been doing quite colourful outfit posts in the past (at least that’s how I remember it.. haha), so I decided to do a totally black one with golden details and a pop of colour from this amazing Matalan bag. I have wanted it since their press day in the summer, and now it’s finally mine! These boots are possibly my fave item from my Evans haul last Saturday. I ADORE the fringes, and the fact that I can dress them up or down.

Sheer shirt: 24, George at ASDA | Skirt: XL, Old Navy – altered (similar at ASOS) | Animal print shiny leggings: 16/18, Primark (similar at Yours Clothing) | Fringed ankle boots: Evans | Bag: Matalan (same in red, similar in black at ASOS, similar in nude at ASOS) | Bee necklace: a gift from Dani (similar at Warehouse) | Belt: XL, Dorothy Perkins (similar) | Bangles: Evans | Glasses: LensWay (similar at Select Specs) | Lippy: Accessorize, Coral Crush With Love (similar MAC lippy)

Do you like to wear all black outfits with pops or metallics/colour?

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It’s Sunday, so that means it’s time for a Double Vision post again. In this challenge my amazing friend Dani and I are choosing a theme, item, movie character.. whatever we come up with basically, and style those our own way and post at the same time, more about the challenge here. We kind of chose this week’s challenge together, since I bought these awesome sequin collars for both of us, and Dani said that we should wear them this week.

I wore the collar with my beloved ASOS puffball skirt and my new Dorothy Perkins jumper. I love the PU-details in the sleeves, and this jumper will surely be one of my faves this winter. I also went to my flatmate’s purse collection and borrowed this patent clutch, since it goes well with the shoes. Haha, I love living with two other girls.. I mean they are waaaaaaay smaller than me, but I can still borrow their accessories ;).

Collar: Matalan (similar) | Jumper: 22, Dorothy Perkins | Skirt: 22, ASOS (didn’t find a puffball, but this one would look great too) | Leggins: 20, Primark | Heels: Evans (similar) | Clutch: Next (similar) | Headband: George at ASDA (similar) | Glasses: LensWay (similar) | Lippy: Accessorize, Coral Crush With Love

I love these fashion collars, they can make any outfit look different, in this case more glam. Have you worn them? What type is your favourite? I wonder what Dani did with hers.. let’s go to DIY Fatshion to see!

Busy times at work continue, so I’m happy I snapped these outfit pics last weekend.. and lunch hours are made for writing posts, right? This is another one of my more cosy outfits. I’ve seen so many bloggers rocking floral trousers lately, so I was happy when I saw these babies on sale for £10 at H&M last Saturday. Whoo, that price was something that I could afford too! On a sidenote.. H&M should really fix their sizing though, since these are the biggest size, 28, and I could barely do them up! Usually I’m 24 in trousers, so yeah, not good. I love this pair though, the florals are so cute.

Jumper: XXL, Old Navy (similar) | Shirt: 2, Torrid (similar) | Trousers: 28, H&M+ – check sale racks (black floral trousers, floral joggers) | Shoes: Primark (similar) | Headband: George at ASDA (similar) | Glasses: LensWay (similar) | Lippy: Natural Collection Moisture Shine in Pink Mallow (available in Boots)

Do you like the floral trousers-trend? Have you got a pair?

Now let me tell you.. I have been waiting for this challenge since 18th June, so almost exactly 3 months (no I don’t remember dates that well – I looked it up from my emails)! I received my Dorothy Perkins sale delivery that day, and I got this jumpsuit for £20. By that I already knew that we have this challenge item coming up and I’ve had a really hard time not posting this before! I really love this jumpsuit, and I’m yet to wear it to the ‘outside world’, I really need to socialize more ;). Anyone up for drinks?

Jumpsuit: 22, Dorothy Perkins (same in taupe, similar in black) | Shoes: ASOS | Belt: from a New Look shirt (similar) | Clutch: George at ASDA (similar) | Earrings: Forever 21 (similar) | Glasses: LensWay (similar) | Lippy: Accessorize, Coral Crush With Love

Yeah, I REALLY need to go out more and wear outfits like this. I wish the other Fatshion Faceoff ladies were here and we could go out together! Wouldn’t that be just amazing? Maybe one day we can :). For now I just have to dream about that and go see what they would wear..

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