Frugal Fashions

Hey all!

Everyone who reads this will know I love a bargain! I do sometimes splash the cash, but I still cannot ignore the sale rail! These are a few pieces I have bought recently, all 3 items coming to a total of £5!


Blue Skirt: 75p, Tesco
Red Skirt: £2.25, Tesco
Blazer: £2 New Look

The 2 skirts were originally £1 and £3 respectively, but there was a 25% off promotion which made them even cheaper!

I am so in love with this red tube/body con skirt. I have been searching all over for a decent tube skirt, and I just couldn't believe it when this was £3 AND in my size. I literally snatched it off the sale rail and hurried along to the changing rooms, I was so pleased when it fit. I think I am going to pair this with a simple black t shirt, my gold jazz shoes (from an earlier post) and some coloured ankle socks. I think I will take off the skinny belt though, it's just not very "me".

Again, I couldn't believe it when this skirt was only £1. Even when I took it to the checkout the woman had to double check this price and the label. I love the fact it is a really good bright blue, perfect to team up with other bright primary colours.

I think both of these skirts are more winter wear than summer wear, and think they will both look great with some plain black tights or some bright tights when it gets cooler.

A black blazer, in my opinion, is a wardrobe staple. Dress it up with smart trousers and a pencil skirt, or dress it down with jeans and converse, or dress it in the middle (Is there even such a saying?!) with skinny jeans and heels. This jacket is a lovely lightweight cotton and the shoulders a tiny bit puffed up, which is just perfect.

In other news, I know that Skorch Magazine has upset a lot of us fat bloggers with their vlogs on YouTube from "Marcy's Minute", based on a book "How to never look fat again". There are a few of these videos up on YouTube, from how your hair can make you fat, to fashion do's and dont's, through to losing weight. This has made me feel a bit annoyed! I look fat because I am fat, no amount of control pants are going to make me look less fat (though I have worn them in the past to get a smoother look under clothes, a pair of pants is hardly going to make me a size 10 now, is it?!) I don't like people telling me what to do. I have had it my whole life "you're fat, you shouldn't wear that" or "That makes you look fat" or "Shouldn't you wear something more flattering?" or"It's time you went on a diet". Yes, I know I am an unhealthy weight for my height, but do you know what? I like food. I LOVE food. I am happy with being fat. It has taken me a long time to feel happy. This time last year, I was going to a wedding and I had nothing to wear, I even cried at the thought of having nothing. Then I discovered fat girl blogs on here, and the fat girl community and I suddenly felt better about myself. I have always broken fashion rules, but deep down, I was always unhappy. These days I am still the fat girl, and I still break the rules, but this time I feel happy and confident. I feel like this video is just a step in the wrong direction.

Big Bum Jumble!

I was very excited to here about the Big Bum Jumble from Lauren, of The Pocket Rocket.

Big Bum Jumble is a big size clothes sale/ fashion show/ party being held on 14th August, from 12-5 at Stratford Circus, which is in East London. This has got me MEGA excited. It seems like I am forever clearing out my wardrobe/drawers/floor of stuff I have either grown out of or simply because my style changes so much, AND I love a good rummage through sales AND I also love a bargain! (isn't there a saying "One man's junk is another mans treasure"?) It'll also be cool to hang out with some other fat girls for the day, and obviously to steal some style ideas!

A link is available here, which also includes a group to join on Facebook and also an Event page for it as well.

This really does look like a truly amazing event, and it would be awesome to see loads of you there!

Kat xx

OOTD - Saturday Shopping!

I went into Basingstoke on Saturday to visit the lady and to hang out with my good friend Daniel. Daniel and I just had a look around the shops. I love shopping with Daniel, he often helps me with difficult clothing decisions!

Here is what I wore:





Sunglasses - Wet Seal
T - Shirt - ASOS Curve
Harem Pants - Primark
Shoes - Primark

I LOVE these shoes. They make me feel like I should be on Pineapple Dance Studios! They are so comfy.. They feel like you are wearing slippers. I also love the fact they are gold. I am not one for blending into the background, and these beauties are perfect for standing out from the crowd!

Onto ASOS Curve. I adore this T - Shirt.. It is very over sized, which I really like and it's also perfect for summer, as the material is very light. I got this in the clearance sale for £3. I also picked up the jumpsuit. I unfortunately had to send it back though. It was WAY too long. In all other respects, it was perfect. The material was beautiful and it was very flattering. I am average height (about 5ft 6, 5ft 7) and this was at least a few inches too long. I did ask my Nan (I can't sew, shameful I know) and she said it wouldn't look right if she were to take it up, as there was simply too much material to take up and it wouldn't hang right. However, this definitely hasn't put me off ordering from ASOS Curve again!


I can see me wearing these harem pants a lot this summer, so I picked up another pair when I was in Primark on Saturday. I am normally around a 20 on the bottom, but find that an 18 fits perfectly in these particular pants... I regularly pick up an 18 in stores and give them a try, sometimes you never know, especially if the material is stretchy! I love the flow and the lightness of these trousers... They feel a bit like you are wearing pyjamas, which is always a good thing in my book. They can also be paired with a lot of things from my wardrobe. For example, later that evening, I paired them with a floral vest and a blazer to go out for dinner.

I hope everyone had lovely weekends!

Kat xx

I'm an Evans Blog Partner!

Hey readers!

I am now an Evans Blog Partner, which means I can offer you 10% off a spend of £40 a more from tomorrow (11th May 2010) up until the 23rd May 2010! The code you need to use is: PLUSBEAUTY

Evans has some lovely things in at the moment, I love this outfit:

1) Harem Pants - £25
2) Lace body - £20
3) Jacket - £35 (was £45)
4) Shoes £49.50
5) Earrings - £8
6) Bag - £35
7) Bangles - £18

I have kept the outfit simple and black (my safe colour!) and added some big bold and gold accessories to finish the look off. I love the drape of harem pants; I think they are going to be my summer evening staple, as they can look equally as good with some gladiator sandals and a t shirt.

Evans also ship internationally and they are always adding new items and styles to their website. (I heard a rumour today that the Ruby Belle dresses are coming in very soon ;-))

Ta-ra for now,

Kat xx

OOTD - Sunday Lunch

I have just been out for lunch with my gf for her pretend birthday. Her birthday was last weekend, but we had just got back from Vegas so the gf had to go home to unpack and get ready for her new job which she started on Monday..Which is why I took her out today for a lovely lunch at The Crooked Billet . This is what I wore:

Dress: Evans

Tights: Not sure, probably Primark!

Boots: My Dad's from years ago, found in the attic

I love the fact this dress has pockets! I also really love these boots. They are really heavy though, so I can only really wear them when I don't have to walk very far.

This is what the gf wore:

Jeans: Levi

Shirt: Ralph Lauren (which I bought her from a charity shop yesterday)

Trainers: Adidas

We both had a lovely lunch, and now I propose a nap!