For sure spring is here in Madrid. Today our patron saint day, Saint Isidro, was warm and sunny. Temperatures rose significally and I decided to wear for first time one of my recent purchases, a lace applique floral mini dress from ASOS. I had a crush on it as soon as I saw it in…
Category: plus size
DENIM COLLECTION
Back to the basics is something we should do from time to time. Today we have a collection of denim pieces in my wardrobe, denim in form of Kimono, jacket, dress, jeans, shirts and skirts. I still miss my blazer and my denim biker but,for sure, you will see them pretty soon. What are your…
SHOPPING ON LINE(III): AMERICAN BRANDS
To complete the series of where to shop on line, today I will review American brands. I used to shop some of them when I was a Visiting Teacher in USA but after coming back to Spain I still purchase trendy clothes and basics there. Old Navy offers excellent quality basics. My favorite products from…
ADDING KIMONOS TO THE COLLECTION
Last Tuesday it was the local holiday in Madrid, we celebrated the insurrection against the French Napoleonic troops that took place on the 2nd May 1808. There were lots of activities downtown and I wanted to enjoy the sun and the festive atmosphere just walking around and participating in some worksheets on make -up and…
BLACK AND WHITE SYMPHONY
Transition from winter to spring can be a big trouble for some women. However, there are several ways to succeed. Today we present a summer animal print dress with a short jacket all in black and white. As we have a statement dress, then we add accessories in a low key: pearl earrings and ring as…
SHOPPING ON LINE (II): MY FAVOURITE BRITISH BRANDS
Shopping on line for plus sizes is a good opportunity to find pieces that are not available in local boutiques. In countries like Spain there is not a wide range of plus size friendly and affordable brands so shopping on line is a good way to get nice clothes. It is true that Violeta by…
FLORAL FIT AND FLARE DRESS
My favorite dresses are bodycon and fit and flare. But if I were told to get only one dress to take to an island I will opt for a floral fit and flare. My suggestion is to have at least a couple of fit and flare dresses. One in a bold pattern and other in…
LADY SINGS THE BLUES
When I was looking for a tittle for this post I remember the old movie with the same name and I thought it was a good option. This is about a blue symphony. Could different shades of blue be in the same outfit? Yes, for sure. Here is the evidence. And again, moving from my…
A WOMAN IN A GREY CAPE
Those who follow the blog will know how much I love capes. People consider them not very flattering but for me they are versatile and convenient as they gently embrace my body. In wintertime, they are useful as they are an easy way for layering. But the same thing applies for spring time when you…
MELLOW YELLOW
When studying Psychology, we were told that yellow is associated with optimism and good vibes I thought I could be possible but in my case I will completely disagree as I do not like yellow at all. The reason is still unknown but I always connect yellow with bad luck. In terms of fashion it is…
Rellenita a la moda 
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